Andalusia’s regional government approved Cristóbal Lara Cátedra’s appointment on 31 August as director general for tax, financing, local government financial relations and gambling. Lara is a tax inspector and will oversee the region’s gambling-sector responsibilities within the economy and finance department.
The appointment changes the senior official responsible for gambling matters in Andalusia.
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Erwin van Lambaart will not extend his contract as general director of Casinos Austria when it expires in March 2027, supervisory board chairman Robert Zadrazil said in a statement. Andreas Bierwirth, a board member since October 2025, is seen as a possible successor, though no official confirmation has been given. The next steps in the succession process are due to be initiated on 21 October.
Erwin van Lambaart will not extend his contract as general director of Casinos Austria when it expires in March 2027, supervisory board chairman Robert Zadrazil confirmed in a statement on Tuesday evening. The statement was reported by Leadersnet. Van Lambaart had already told the supervisory board in September that he would not be available for an extension, Zadrazil said.
Jamma reported on 9 October that Maarten Haijer, previously secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association, is director general of the new World Gaming and Betting Alliance. The international association aims to represent regulated gambling businesses in discussions with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions.
Maarten Haijer, formerly secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), is director general of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA), the organisation announced in an official communication. The WGBA is a new international body set up to represent the regulated gambling and betting sector in discussions with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions.
Romania's gambling regulator ONJN is facing a new controversy involving Deputy Director General Ana-Maria Badea, the third-ranking official after President Vlad-Cristian Soare. The report said the latest case adds to a series of disputes involving the authority in recent years.
Two court cases challenge Peter Maina Karimi’s February 2026 appointment as director general of Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority, alleging that he did not meet statutory experience and conflict-of-interest requirements. Karimi denies the allegations, and the GRA board says it found him qualified; the cases remain pending, with no final court ruling.
Betty appointed Jane Wang as its general counsel, according to the report. Wang previously led legal work at WeWork and is taking her first position in the gambling industry.
Betty has named WeWork's legal head as its new general counsel. Jane Wang is entering the gambling industry for the first time.