Brazil’s Casa Civil published an order on 4 September removing Raiana Luiza de Andrade Falcão Ferreira, at her request, as undersecretary for sanctions at the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting. The departure took effect retroactively on 1 September 2026.
The departure changes leadership of the SPA unit responsible for enforcement processes and operator compliance.
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Reportedly, Mariana Piccoli has become undersecretary for sanctioning action at Brazil’s SPA. The appointment forms part of a team restructuring accompanied by a pledge of stricter sanctions against betting platforms.
Brazil's Ministry of Finance appointed Mariana Piccoli Lins Cavalcanti as undersecretary for sanctioning action at the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), the area responsible for oversight and penalties applied to sports betting platforms. The appointment was published in the Official Gazette and signed by the minister of the Civil House, Miriam Belchior, under Decree 9.794/2019, according to the ministry.
Allwyn UK is restructuring its leadership, creating social impact, marketing and digital roles while phasing out three executive positions, the company said. Alastair Ruxton will become Director of Social Impact, Stephen Taylor will start as interim Chief Marketing Officer on 17 November, and recruitment for the Chief Digital Officer role is ongoing. Mark Smith will remain as a technology strategy adviser until June 2027; Richard Dawkins and Sarah Venning will also leave the company.
The company is adding three senior positions: a Director of Social Impact, a Chief Marketing Officer and a Chief Digital Officer. Under the restructuring, three C-level positions will be removed.
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.
Bragg Gaming Group has named Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, replacing Matevž Mazij. Tonnesen, who has been chief operating officer since joining in March, will take responsibility for day-to-day operations and report to the board.
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.
Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) extended the application deadline for 40 secondment positions in its Gaming Inspectors Corps, according to its 6 November 2026 announcement. Applicants may submit applications and supporting documents electronically until 20 November 2026.
Greece's Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) has extended the deadline to apply for 40 secondment positions in its Gaming Inspectors Corps. The new closing date is Friday 20 November 2026, according to the HGC's announcement of 6 November 2026.