DBT Bureau
Bengaluru, 20 August
NYSE-listed online sports betting and iGaming operator, Flutter Entertainment has opened a new Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, the company said in a press release. The new centre spans over 80,000 sq. ft across three floors, where more than 700 employees are working across Data Engineering, Game Integrity Services, HR Operations, Procurement, Safety and Security, and Customer Operations, the company said.
Located at RMZ Spire in Knowledge City, one of India’s premier technology parks, this centre has been set up with an investment of $3.5 million. According to the company, it would hire positions in Data Analytics and Engineering roles in coming months, which will increase its headcount to 900 by 2024 in the current centre. It also aims to have 40% women in leadership positions in the Hyderabad office by 2026.
According to the company, the teams in India will play a pivotal role in supporting Flutter’s growth globally across world-class brands including Paddy Power, Sisal, Sky Betting & Gaming, PokerStars, Sportsbet and Betfair, among others. The gaming major also said that it is making a contribution of GBP 30,000 for 2024 to support local initiatives around Hyderabad.
Commenting on the launch of GCC in India, Phil Bishop, Chief Operating Officer, Flutter Entertainment said, “Our expansion in India marks a huge milestone in Flutter’s growth and shows our continued commitment to investing in top talent to drive business growth globally. With centres of excellence for Data Engineering, Game Integrity Services, Customer and HR Operations, Procurement and Finance, and through the power of the Flutter Edge, the Hyderabad Global Capability Centre is designed to foster creativity and growth and strengthens our presence in the Indian employment and skills market.”
Ashish Sinha, Managing Director of Flutter Entertainment India, said, “We are excited to expand our facility in Hyderabad as we continue to strengthen our presence in India. We aim to grow while maintaining a challenger mindset and leading the sector globally and India presents a significant opportunity for our business. This expansion aligns with our global vision of Changing the Game by enabling continuous improvement in product and technology across iGaming and sports betting across our portfolio of brands.”
