France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) confirmed Pauline Hot’s appointment as director general, reportedly. Hot had served as deputy director general since January 2025 and replaces Rémi Lataste, who left after five years to lead Campus Condorcet.
The appointment changes the leadership of France’s gambling regulator.
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Benin’s National Lottery (LNB SA) appointed Marius Adanzounon as director general, and he took office on 16 June after a handover from outgoing chief Gaston Zossou, according to the report. Board chair Sarah Kpénou said the lottery’s next phase would focus on digitalisation and management modernisation.
Sweden has appointed Peter Knutsson director general of the Swedish Gambling Authority, with his term due to begin on 17 August 2026. He will replace acting head Johan Röhr and serve for six years, through 2032. Knutsson most recently worked as Sweden’s Advertising Ombudsman, according to the report.
Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority appointed Peter Maina Karimi as director general, effective 26 February 2026, the authority said. Karimi was selected for a three-year term after the authority opened applications in January and closed them on 6 February.
Fondazione FAIR has appointed Stefano De Vita as director general, the foundation said. He will coordinate its activities and contribute to research and responsible gambling initiatives; he previously held research, data analysis and responsible gambling roles at Sisal.
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.