The California Gambling Control Commission announced Lisa Wardall as its new executive director. Wardall succeeds Stacey Luna Baxter, who became a commission member after serving as executive director since November 2015.
Wardall’s appointment changes executive leadership at California’s gambling regulator.
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board's pending regulation page lists proposed revisions to Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13, aimed at modernising and consolidating requirements for associated equipment systems. These cover slots, kiosks, interactive gaming, race and sports, parimutuel, keno, bingo and other areas, with drafts dated June to August 2026. The page also lists NGC regulations identified for review under Executive Order 2026-003, with the Board recommending a list on 7 October 2026 and a Gaming Commission meeting set for 22 October 2026.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board's pending regulation page lists proposed revisions to Technical Standards 3 and 5 through 13, intended to modernise and consolidate requirements for associated equipment systems. The page also lists Nevada Gaming Commission regulations identified for consideration under Executive Order 2026-003, with a Board-recommended list dated 7 October 2026.
Reportedly, NCPG executive director Heather Maurer has resigned following member agency withdrawals over its Kalshi partnership. She will continue until 16 October to help with the transition while NCPG seeks her successor.
Heather Maurer has resigned as executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the organisation's Board of Directors announced on Saturday. The resignation followed the departure of several member agencies over the NCPG's partnership with Kalshi. Maurer will stay in the role until 16 October to assist with the transition, and a search for a replacement is under way.
The National Council on Problem Gambling is seeking a new executive director after its board confirmed that Heather Maurer resigned. Maurer joined the organisation in January 2026; the report says she is its third executive director in less than two years.
Jamul Casino Resort said it promoted Kimberly Miranda, previously its director of finance, to vice-president of finance in California. Miranda joined the resort in September 2025 and will oversee its financial operations, including fiscal performance and long-term planning.
Gambling is Not Investing (GINI) named Mick Mulvaney its executive director, according to a report published on 3 March 2026. The coalition opposes sports event contracts offered by prediction markets and argues that they should face the same standards as licensed sportsbooks. It cited Kalshi among the platforms it believes should be subject to those standards.