FireKeepers Casino Hotel appointed R. Randall Riccardo as its general counsel, the company said. Riccardo has more than three decades of legal experience, including work at Wind Creek Casino and Resorts and a New York law firm.
The appointment places a senior legal executive at a tribal casino operator.
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Betty appointed Jane Wang as its general counsel, according to the report. Wang previously led legal work at WeWork and is taking her first position in the gambling industry.
Betty has named WeWork's legal head as its new general counsel. Jane Wang is entering the gambling industry for the first time.
The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has selected former European Gaming and Betting Association secretary general Maarten Haijer to lead the new global gambling body as director general. The organisation is due to hold its formal launch in Geneva in November, alongside publication of its first report; Bet365, Entain, Flutter Entertainment and FDJ United are listed as members.
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has appointed Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary. The regulator said he brings more than 25 years of legal, regulatory and public policy experience across multiple jurisdictions.
Veikkaus appointed Jyri Lassi as general counsel, effective 1 September 2025, replacing Hanna Kyrki, whose term ends in July. The company said the appointment supports its strategy as Finland prepares to introduce a licensed competitive gambling market in 2027.
Relax Gaming appointed Angela van den Berg as general counsel, placing her in charge of the group’s legal function and affairs from its Isle of Man office. The company said she had 17 years of experience advising igaming businesses and had most recently served as chief legal officer at Games Global.