Gavin Isaacs has joined GLI’s board in an advisory role, according to the headline. He stepped down as Entain chief executive last year after five months, the report said.
The appointment adds a former Entain chief executive to GLI’s board in an advisory capacity.
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The World Gaming and Betting Alliance has appointed Maarten Haijer as chief executive, reportedly. The organisation, formed in July 2026 and based in Geneva, includes bet365, FDJ United, Flutter Entertainment and Entain, and plans to launch with its first industry report later this year.
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.
White Hat Gaming appointed Leon Thomas as chief commercial officer on 29 September 2026, the company said. Thomas previously held senior roles at Hard Rock Digital, Entain, Microgaming and IWG, and most recently led Hard Rock Digital’s international expansion as vice-president.
Entain said it has begun consulting on changes to its customer care operation that could remove up to 400 roles across multiple locations. The company said the roles represent part of its approximately 2,000-person customer care workforce and linked the changes to efforts to address higher UK gambling taxes.
It was reported that Charlotte Emery stepped down as Entain’s chief marketing officer. The operator has begun looking for a successor.