The American Gaming Association said its board appointed Delaware North chief executive Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs as chair, replacing Michael Rumbolz. Jacobs’s term begins in January 2026, and the association credited Rumbolz with supporting its policy work and responsible gaming programmes.
Jacobs’s appointment changes leadership at an association involved in gaming policy and responsible gaming programmes.
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Saratoga Casino Holdings said Happy Valley Casino chief executive and general manager Eric Pearson left as part of a transition planned before the Pennsylvania property opened. Assistant general manager Jennifer Johnson is overseeing daily operations while the casino awaits Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval for a new general manager. The casino reported $3.6 million in gaming revenue for May, its first full month, according to state data.
Rush Street Interactive chief executive Richard Schwartz said Illinois and New York could consider legalising online casinos as states address Medicaid budget deficits. The report also said Citizens identified Latin America as one of RSI’s key differentiators.
According to a report, Richard Schwartz said Illinois and New York might consider igaming as an option. The same report noted that Citizens sees Latam as one of RSI’s key differentiators.
DraftKings chief executive Jason Robins said on 6 February that banning prop bets would push bettors towards offshore markets, according to the interview. He argued for tighter limits on higher-risk markets instead, citing company measures including removing turnover bets and limiting pitch-by-pitch wagers. DraftKings also announced a partnership with Crypto.com to add player-specific event contracts to its Predictions app.
Kalshi chief executive Tarek Mansour backed proposed legislation that would bar federal officials and employees from trading on prediction markets when they have relevant non-public information. The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026 is being drafted by Congressman Ritchie Torres. Mansour said Kalshi prohibits insider trading; the company is also involved in legal disputes with states over its sports contracts.
Las Vegas Sands said Patrick Dumont will become its chair and chief executive on 1 March 2026, succeeding Robert G. Goldstein. Dumont has also been named chair of Sands China; Goldstein will become a senior adviser and support the company through March 2028.