Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) said it appointed Michael Borofsky as an independent director, effective immediately subject to regulatory approvals. The appointment expands the board to eight members, seven of whom are independent under Nasdaq listing standards.
Borofsky’s appointment would expand GLPI’s board, but remains subject to regulatory approval.
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly appointed Dominique John Lopez as acting director of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. Lopez fills the vacancy left by Don Brownlee’s retirement after 11 years as executive director; the appointment remains subject to Senate confirmation.
The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) appointed Sean J. Ostrow as executive director, replacing Jeff Duncan, and named four new board members. Duncan joined the board alongside Derek Brinkman, Lloyd Melnick and Bryan Schroeder, the organisation said.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has appointed Kevin Hall as executive director of the Virginia Lottery, the agency said. Hall succeeds Khalid Jones, who stepped down last month and is due to join Allwyn North America as chief executive next month. Hall previously led the lottery from 2018 to 2022, when it launched its online lottery platform and implemented the state’s sports betting and casino regulatory programmes.
Yaspa appointed Justin Fears as US director of enterprise sales on 27 May 2026, the company said. He will work from its Atlanta office and oversee commercial growth across North America, supporting gaming operators with payment services. Yaspa said the appointment follows its US expansion and a $12m investment round completed in July.
The International Center for Responsible Gaming appointed Ashlee Olujic director of tribal and community engagement, the organisation said. Olujic will support work on research and education relating to gambling disorder and partnerships with tribal nations. She said independent research on responsible gaming can contribute to prevention, education and treatment.