About Us
INTERNATIONAL TEAM. CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY. GLOBAL REACH.
Online innovation? Game on.
A passion for innovation. And a pace of change that creates a whirlwind of possibilities. Welcome to software development with a difference.
We are the largest technology and shared services hub of Flutter Entertainment Plc, an FTSE 100 company, with over 1,000 people powering the world’s leading brands in sports betting, gaming and entertainment.
Groundbreaking projects
Based in Cluj-Napoca, we deliver work through seven main streams: Gaming, Customer Management, Infrastructure, Security, DataWarehouse, Marketing, and Risk & Trading. It’s an agile environment, where we develop products that are unrivaled across the industry.
A bold new world
Our story begins in the summer of 2007 when Betfair Romania Development was founded. In early 2016, two of the fastest-growing online betting and gaming operators in the world, Betfair and Paddy Power merged, forming the Paddy Power Betfair Group. By mid-2019, following the later acquisition of The Stars Group, Paddy Power Betfair became Flutter Entertainment Plc – the holding company for a unique portfolio of global brands in sports betting, gaming and entertainment.
Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide from our office in Cluj-Napoca. We operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as Betfair, PokerStars, Paddy Power, FanDuel or SportsBet.
We challenge norms, explore ideas, champion our customers and set the pace in our industry. We can do this thanks to our teams of experts, innovators and game-changers from every walk of life. From software development to head office functions, there is always a range of fully flexible opportunities. We build the future of the industry at full scale.
OUR VALUES
WHAT WE STAND FOR
RELENTLESS WILL TO WIN
We strive to stay ahead of the game and achieve more for our customers and each other.
COLLABORATION
We win by having the best people, working well together and building strong relationships.
INTEGRITY
We take pride in doing what’s right. No exceptions.
AGILITY
We adapt with purpose and at pace, and thrive amid change.
LOW EGO
We take our work seriously but not ourselves, and never believe our own hype.
BRAND POWER
We are part of Flutter Entertainment Plc, a global sports betting, gaming, and entertainment provider for over 18 million customers worldwide.
Having merged with The Stars Group in 2020, Flutter Entertainment Plc now boasts an impressive portfolio of brands, including Paddy Power and Betfair (PPB), Sky Betting and Gaming, PokerStars, Full Tilt, Timeform, Oddschecker, Sporting Life, SportsBet, Bet Easy in Australia, FOX Bet, TVG and FanDuel in the US.
Across the globe, Flutter Entertainment Plc employs over 17,000 people across more than 40 offices and over 600 retail sites. We pride ourselves on being a responsible operator, committed to making a positive contribution to the communities we operate within.
Betfair broke the mould when it was founded, pioneering an online betting Exchange in 2000 that allowed customers to set their own odds for the first time. We’ve been just as disruptive ever since. An online gaming and betting operator envied for our creativeness and agility, we’re always upping our game, and throwing the gauntlet down to our competitors.
Paddy Power is one of the most distinctive consumer brands in Europe. A multichannel betting operator, we have a world-class online operation, over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, an ever-growing online customer base and marketing that’s well known for its cheek, not to mention some of the most advanced and entertaining online games, from poker to roulette. It’s a place where the adaptable and the bold go far.
TVG is a US TV channel dedicated to horseracing, operating alongside an online betting network active in 35 states. Whether we’re broadcasting race analysis and handicapping tips or handling over $2 billion of bets every year, we’re always looking for new ways to grow with the fledgling online betting market in the US.
The Australian online betting market is growing fast. And Sportsbet is leading the way. Disruptive marketing around national sports events, clever new products and a focus on making betting fun are all part of the approach. Our team works across Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin.
Timeform has launched the careers of some of the horseracing media’s biggest names. We deliver the best sports data and up-to-the-minute info on horse and greyhound racing which is why we’re gaining more and more clients every year, from newspapers to betting operators. Always driving forward new ideas like the launch of one of horseracing’s most popular apps, we combine journalistic creativity with cutting-edge technology.
DRAFT is an early-stage operator in the US Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) market. DFS operates a bit like Fantasy Football in the UK, but is played for money and over shorter timeframes. DRAFT is based in New York and operates its games with a ‘Snake Draft’ system, which is quick, mobile friendly and fairer to the recreational customer.
Founded in 2009 in the US, FanDuel has redefined fantasy sports in pursuit of its mission of making sports more exciting. They are a bookmaker and daily fantasy sports provider and were acquired in May 2018 by Paddy Power Betfair, now Flutter Entertainment.
PokerStars is one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming brands. It has dealt more than 200 billion hands and hosted more than a billion online tournaments including the World Championship of Online Poker and Spring Championship of Online Poker, while sponsoring some of the biggest live poker events including the European Poker Tour and the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold’em Championship.
OUR HISTORY
How did we get to where we are today? With hard work, boldness and an innovative spirit — plus a little bit of mischief. Continuous innovation across product, marketing and technology, coupled with a world-class creative team combine to create a leading proposition for our customers.
You can see some of our standout moments here.
1988
PP opens with 42 shops
1999
Sporting Exchange formed
2000
First website launched, floated on the Irish Stock Exchange & opened their first shop in London
2000
The Betfair Betting Exchange launched with its first market as Epsom oaks
2001
Betfair invented the concept of ‘In Play’
2003
Paddy Power Games & Casino launched
2008
PP opened their first shops in Northern Ireland
2009
Acquired Sportsbet
2009
Acquired TVG Horse Racing & a technology team in Romania who are now called Betfair Romania
2009
Acquired TVG Horse Racing & a technology team in Romania who are now called Betfair Romania
2011
First betting company with a mobile app
2011
Betfair floated on the London Stock Exchange
2011
First betting company with a mobile app
2012
Blip- A web developing company who called themselves the Blipers were acquired by Betfair in 2012
2012
Invented the ‘Cash Out’ concept
2014
PP opened their 500th shop
2016
Paddy Power Betfair merged in 2016
2017
Acquired DRAFT
Fair Game
Here at Flutter Entertainment Plc, we know that a fair-minded, inclusive workplace makes for more engaged employees, which creates a stronger, better organisation for all of us.
Having offices all over the world, we understand the importance of valuing each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints. To continue to promote this, we’ve created ‘Fair Game’, a new diversity team that helps to create and maintain a level playing field for all.
WHY ARE WE DOING IT?
FOR OURSELVES
There’s no escaping the fact that diverse teams consistently outperform homogeneous teams. Talent and capability are not found in one particular demographic. What’s more, having a good mix makes for a more fun, interesting and inspiring place to work.
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS
A diverse workplace is better placed to understand customer needs and wants, which makes all of our outputs better, no matter where you work.
FOR OUR INDUSTRY
As an industry leader, it is important that we continuously strive to maintain and grow a diverse and inclusive environment whilst also ensuring that we set the standards in ethical conduct and corporate responsibility.
MINISTRY OF FUN
We have some seriously social people from across the business who come up with plans to make working here as lively as possible. From installing dartboards and organizing our Office Games and charity events, to adding the odd Pilates class or pool tournament, they’re all across our business making sure there’s something fun for everyone.
