Crown Resorts appointed acting chief executive David Tsai to the role permanently, subject to regulatory approvals, the company said. Tsai has led the Australian operator on an acting basis since September, after Ciarán Carruthers stepped down.
The appointment remains conditional on regulatory approvals, affecting Crown Resorts’ leadership status.
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The GCGRA said it appointed Ciarán Carruthers as chief executive, following a period of interim leadership by chair Jim Murren. Carruthers succeeds Kevin Mullally, who left the authority last year, and Murren will return to his usual duties.
GCGRA chief executive Ciarán Carruthers said at a G2E panel in Las Vegas that the UAE regulator would work with licensees to develop and test player-protection and anti-money-laundering measures. He said overly restrictive rules could push players towards unregulated operators and that the authority wanted to assess the customer journey across licensed and unlicensed services.
The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority and ADGM’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority signed an agreement to coordinate supervision and share regulatory information. The memorandum also provides for policy discussions and investigative assistance while preserving each authority’s responsibilities.
The British Horseracing Authority has appointed Brant Dunshea as chief executive and David Jones as interim chair, the BHA said. Dunshea had served as acting CEO since December 2024; Jones took the chair after Lord Charles Allen resigned. The BHA plans to recruit a permanent chair.
Entain appointed Stella David as its permanent chief executive with immediate effect, replacing Gavin Isaacs, who left the role in February. David had served as interim CEO since his departure; the company also issued a Q1 trading update reporting a 9% increase in net gaming revenue. Interim chairman Pierre Bouchut welcomed the appointment.