GamCare announced Chris Thornton’s appointment as director of operations. He will oversee the delivery and performance of the charity’s national and regional services, including the National Gambling Helpline.
Thornton’s role puts him in charge of delivering GamCare’s national and regional services, including its helpline.
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Evoke appointed former William Hill finance executive Janice Duncan as group finance director, the company said, as discussions continue over a possible acquisition by Bally’s Intralot. Evoke faces an 8 June deadline to determine whether the talks will lead to a formal offer; the possible bid was reported to value its shares at 50 pence each.
Entain said it appointed Sheila Bangalore as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. The company said the appointment takes its board to 11 members and was made under UK Listing Rules.
EPIC Global Solutions appointed Chetan Pandya as managing director, the company said. Pandya joins from DAZN and previously held roles at Entain and ZEAL Network; EPIC said the appointment supports its plans to expand its operations internationally.
Betfred has appointed Kizzie Fenner as group compliance director, reportedly. Fenner joins the Warrington-based operator after five years with William Hill, 888 and their parent company, evoke.
The Betting and Gaming Council appointed Gamesys managing director Kane Purdy as chair with immediate effect, following Michael Dugher’s departure in January. The BGC said Purdy’s term will last 12 months as it moves to a rotating non-executive chair model involving representatives from member companies.