Bragg Gaming Group appointed Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, with responsibility for day-to-day operations and reporting to the board. Matevž Mazij, who has led the company since August 2023, moves immediately to a strategic adviser role supporting the board and key stakeholders.
Tonnesen takes responsibility for day-to-day operations, while Mazij shifts to advising the board and key stakeholders.
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Interim Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Gardner said the regulator has proved difficult to leave because it always presents a new challenge. Gardner, who has held most senior roles at the Commission, said she wants to foster a more creative approach to regulation.
Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler wrote to the UKGC questioning Allwyn UK's choice of Phil Walker as interim chief executive. Their concerns relate to his William Hill tenure, which included a £19.2m regulatory settlement and a subsequent personal warning. Allwyn UK told SBC News it had notified the UKGC and DCMS before announcing his appointment.
The National Council on Problem Gambling appointed Charles H. Jeffers II as interim director with immediate effect, according to the report. The organisation plans to begin searching for a permanent successor in January 2027.
The National Council on Problem Gambling has appointed Charles H. Jeffers II as interim director, effective immediately. Jeffers takes over the leadership of the US organisation, which works to reduce gambling harm. The search for a permanent successor is due to begin in January 2027.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke approved five candidates for one-year terms as commissioners of the interim Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission at its council meeting on 13 October 2026, it announced on 19 October. The additions restore quorum, bringing the KGC to seven commissioners and allowing regular meetings to resume.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke approved five candidates for appointment to one-year terms as commissioners of the interim Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission at a council meeting on 13 October 2026, the council announced on 19 October. The five are Peggy Mayo Standup, Marcy Delisle, Michelle Phillips, Daryl Leclaire and Frank McComber.
Bally’s has named George Papanier interim CFO following Mira Mircheva’s resignation. The leadership change comes amid delays to its Chicago casino project, a dispute with city officials and concerns about liquidity.