Botswana’s Gambling Authority appointed Moruntshi Kemorwale as its substantive chief executive, according to the authority. Trade and Entrepreneurship Minister Tiroeaone Ntsima made the appointment; Kemorwale had served as acting chief executive for 11 months.
The appointment changes the leadership of Botswana’s gambling regulator.
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The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has appointed Maarten Haijer as chief executive, reportedly. The organisation, formed in July 2026 and based in Geneva, includes bet365, FDJ United, Flutter Entertainment and Entain, and plans to launch with its first industry report later this year.
Pavilion Payments announced that Mary Beth Higgins will become chief executive and Alyssa Beaver will become chief revenue officer, with both appointments effective immediately. Higgins joined Pavilion as interim CFO, while Beaver was promoted from senior vice-president of sales.
Reportedly, UK Tote Group has named James Coxon as its next chief executive. He will replace chief executive Alex Frost, who steps down at the end of 2026. Frost will serve as an executive director in 2027 before becoming a non-executive director.
James Coxon is to become the next chief executive officer of the UK Tote Group. He takes over from Alex Frost, whose departure comes at the close of this year. Frost is to remain involved with the business as an executive director during 2027, after which he will move into a non-executive director post.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has appointed Mike Saunders as interim chief executive, replacing Ian Edwards, who plans to leave on 13 November. Saunders, currently chief wagering officer, is due to start next week and remain in the role until 31 July 2027, the RWWA board said.
Reportedly, Allwyn UK has appointed Phil Walker as interim chief executive. Walker previously worked as an executive at William Hill.