The Isle of Man Treasury has appointed Gregory Petts as chairman of the Gambling Supervision Commission. Petts has served on the commission for five years and is a chartered accountant and auditor; the GSC said his background in audit, governance, risk and compliance would support its regulatory work.
The appointment changes the leadership of the Isle of Man’s gambling regulator as it carries out its regulatory duties.
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Andrew Dipela has been appointed a board member and deputy chairman of the Limpopo Gambling Board, according to the report. He has also served as chairperson of the Limpopo Tourism Agency.
South Korea’s Prime Minister appointed Choi Byung-hwan chairman of the National Gambling Control Commission on 21 April 2026, and he took office on 28 April. In his inaugural address, Choi said the commission would prioritise consumer protection while supporting the gambling sector’s development; the commission’s new members will serve from 21 April 2026 to 20 April 2029.
Singapore has appointed Hoong Wee Teck as chairman of the Gambling Regulatory Authority board, succeeding Tan Tee How, who had held the role since 2018. The Ministry of Home Affairs said the appointment took effect on Wednesday; Hoong was previously the authority’s deputy chairman and left his post as Commissioner of Police on 5 January 2026.
Genting Singapore appointed acting chief executive Lim Kok Thay chairman and director of Resorts World Sentosa, effective 1 February. Lim succeeds Tan Hee Teck, who retired; the company said the resort's executive team, led by chief executive Lee Shi Ruh, retains responsibility for day-to-day management.
Dutch Lottery has appointed Raymond Knops as chairman, effective 1 January, succeeding Alexander Pechtold, the company said. Knops previously served in the Dutch Parliament and government and most recently worked at consultancy Valcon.