Cactus Gaming has appointed Thiago Garrides as CEO; he had served as the company’s CFO since July 2025. Garrides said the company would focus in 2026 on relationships with operators and increased technology investment.
The appointment places a new chief executive in charge of Cactus Gaming’s stated operator and technology priorities for 2026.
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Brazilian Lounge announced Manuel Matos as its new CEO on 21 May 2026. Matos previously spent six years as commercial director of Super Afiliados, and the company said its 2026 plans include a greater presence at international industry events.
Allwyn Digital CEO Kresimir Spajic said the company's source-code licensing agreement with Kambi is an initial step towards a more connected entertainment offering. He said Kambi's technology could help differentiate Allwyn's products.
Allwyn Digital CEO Kresimir Spajic said a source-code licensing agreement with Kambi was a first step towards a more connected entertainment offering. Spajic said Kambi's technology could help distinguish Allwyn's products.
Matchbook chief executive Ronan McDonagh discussed the company’s acquisition of Betdaq’s brand in an interview published on 20 October 2026. The report says Matchbook bought the brand but not Betdaq’s customers; McDonagh also discussed the implications for on-course bookmakers and the UK betting exchange market.
Ainsworth Game Technology appointed Matt Smith vice-president of marketing and product strategy, the company said. Smith will lead the company’s marketing and product strategy initiatives. He joins from IGT, where he spent eight years and most recently served as director of premium product management.
Games Valley appointed Robert Dowling as advisory chief strategy officer, the company said. Dowling will advise on its commercial and growth strategy, including expansion into newly regulated markets and relationships with operators and studios.