Brazilian Lounge has appointed Andresa Franco as its business director, the company announced. Franco has 17 years of experience in marketing and digital business, including more than six years in iGaming. Her appointment coincides with the brand’s participation at the SiGMA Europe Summit in Rome from 3 to 6 November.
The appointment puts a named executive in charge of business development at an iGaming industry platform.
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SiGMA has appointed Flávio Figueiredo as managing director for South America, and he said the group is opening an office in São Paulo. Figueiredo also said SiGMA has acquired the remaining part of BiS; the South American event will continue under the BiS SiGMA South America name.
The Basque Country government appointed Juan Carlos Medina as director of Gaming and Shows in its Security Department, replacing Nerea Alday. The report said Alday moved to lead the Directorate of Emergency Care and Meteorology after Joseba Zorrilla resigned from that post.
The Basque Country's Consejo de Gobierno has appointed Juan Carlos Medina as director of Gaming and Shows in the regional Security Department. He replaces Nerea Alday, who had held the gaming post since May 2025. Alday moves to lead the Directorate of Emergency Care and Meteorology following the resignation of Joseba Zorrilla.
Dabble promoted Ben Ingham from head of marketing to UK country director, reportedly. The company is also looking for a new US lead to oversee its daily fantasy sports operations.
Dabble has appointed a new country director for the UK. Ben Ingham moves up from his position as head of marketing to take charge of the UK venture. Management is also looking for a new US lead to run DFS operations.
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.
evoke has appointed Rubén Madama as managing director for Spain, according to a media report. Madama joins after two years at LeoVegas, where he worked with national, Italian and international teams.