Source: ANJ (France)
France’s ANJ appointed Sophie Namer to lead its new enforcement directorate from 1 September 2025, the regulator said. The unit brings together oversight of licensed operators, action against illegal gambling and work on sports manipulation; the ANJ also established a directorate for data, markets and innovation.
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Hacksaw Gaming named compliance chief Philippa Gregory as operational CEO and appointed Marcus Cordes to lead a newly formed prediction markets arm, reportedly. The report’s headline also refers to a 12% rise in Q3 revenue, but the available text provides no supporting detail.
The compliance chief, Philippa Gregory, has been appointed operational CEO. Marcus Cordes is to take up the reins at the newly formed prediction markets arm.
Hungarian Finance Minister András Kármán appointed Zoltán Sólyom chief executive of Szerencsejáték Zrt., the state-controlled public lottery and gaming operator, with the decision announced on 27 October. Kármán alleged that billions of forints had gone to companies close to Fidesz without adequate transparency; these political accusations are not findings of wrongdoing. Former prime minister Viktor Orbán’s office rejected the claims, saying the company had acted lawfully and transparently.
Dan Medina has taken up the role of territorial director of bingo for Orenes Group in Murcia and Andalucía, according to reports published on 30 October 2026. He previously held the same responsibility in Madrid.
Dan Medina has started a new role at Orenes Grupo as territorial director of bingo for Murcia and Andalucía, after holding the same responsibility in Madrid. The appointment was reported on 30 October 2026. Medina takes on a new responsibility within the company, widening his territorial management remit in the bingo area.
Golden Entertainment welcomed Cliff Atkinson as president of The STRAT, where he is scheduled to start on 9 November 2026, according to the report. Fremont Street Experience said Atkinson will leave its president and CEO role on 6 November, and that the search for his successor has begun.
Madrid's regional government appointed Jorge Rodrigo to replace Carlos Novillo as the minister responsible for the department overseeing gambling. Rodrigo was due to take office on 28 October after the regional cabinet approved the changes; Novillo is leaving to join the People's Party's Madrid election list. The department handles gambling authorisations, inspections and sanctions.