Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) appointed Rosanna Lanuzza to lead its Calabria territorial directorate after a selection process launched on 11 June 2026. The agency said the appointment followed an assessment commission’s review and a favourable opinion from its management committee.
The appointment identifies who leads ADM’s Calabria directorate, helping regional stakeholders know the responsible agency official.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board appointed Ashley Gabrielle director of its Office of Hearings and Appeals in May 2026. Gabrielle oversees procedural compliance and the administration of hearings and other matters directed by the Board.
Reportedly, the British Horseracing Authority appointed Sir Philip Davies as the Racecourse Association’s interim Member Nominated Director. Davies replaces Wilf Walsh and joined the RCA board earlier this year. He was MP for Shipley from 2005 until 2024 and jointly chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Betting and Gaming.
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced, on an interim basis, that Sir Philip Davies will sit on its board as the Racecourse Association's (RCA) Member Nominated Director. The RCA's own selection process produced the change, which was announced the day after it took effect. Sir Philip takes over from Wilf Walsh, who had been one of the RCA's two Member Nominated Directors on the BHA board since October 2021.
Reportedly, DeGaming appointed Édi Varela as commercial director following its recent rebrand. Varela brings more than 10 years of experience in iGaming and payments as the platform provider seeks commercial growth.
The UK’s Prize Competition Council appointed Tom Banks as its inaugural executive director. The council said supporting members’ compliance with the DCMS Code is its immediate priority; its membership has grown from eight to 65 since its creation in July.
The Prize Competition Council has named Tom Banks as its first executive director, according to the UK trade body.
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has selected former European Gaming and Betting Association secretary general Maarten Haijer to lead the new global gambling body as director general. The organisation is due to hold its formal launch in Geneva in November, alongside publication of its first report; Bet365, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and FDJ United are listed as members.