CurrencyMe appointed Mark McGuinness to lead its iGaming and technology services, the company said. The newly created role covers foreign exchange, banking and payment solutions for clients in those sectors.
The appointment gives CurrencyMe a named executive responsible for services to iGaming and technology clients.
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The EU Intellectual Property Office’s Cancellation Division partially invalidated Entain’s Sportingbet trademark, ruling that the mark lacked distinctiveness for betting and gambling-related goods and services. Entain said the decision does not affect its use of the brand, disputed the ruling and said it expects to appeal; the decision is not final.
Reportedly, Hong Kong Jockey Club has appointed Mark Hedges as digital platforms director. Hedges previously served as HSBC’s global head of digital platforms and spent 22 years at the bank. The appointment accompanies increased technology investment by the club.
Evoke said Lord Jon Mendelsohn has left his roles as chair and non-executive director with immediate effect, and appointed Mark Summerfield as permanent non-executive chair. Anne de Kerckhove will become permanent deputy chair while retaining her senior independent director role and committee positions.
Evoke appointed Mark Summerfield as chair of its Gaming Compliance Committee and added Sean Wilkins as a member, according to a report. The report said the committee now comprises Summerfield, Wilkins and Ori Shaked, with the changes made under UK Listing Rule 6.4.6.
Broadway Gaming appointed Mark Cleary, its chief operating officer since February 2018, as chief executive, the company said. David Butler moves from CEO to executive chairman and will remain involved in the business, including its partnerships and potential mergers and acquisitions.