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 regulator’s leadership changes with Lopez’s appointment, but Senate confirmation remains pending.
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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.
Bragg Gaming Group appointed Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, with responsibility for day-to-day operations and reporting to the board. Matevž Mazij, who has led the company since August 2023, moves immediately to a strategic adviser role supporting the board and key stakeholders.
Bragg Gaming Group has named Morten Tonnesen interim chief executive, replacing Matevž Mazij. Tonnesen, who has been chief operating officer since joining in March, will take responsibility for day-to-day operations and report to the board.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke approved five candidates for one-year terms as commissioners of the interim Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission at its council meeting on 13 October 2026, it announced on 19 October. The additions restore quorum, bringing the KGC to seven commissioners and allowing regular meetings to resume.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke approved five candidates for appointment to one-year terms as commissioners of the interim Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission at a council meeting on 13 October 2026, the council announced on 19 October. The five are Peggy Mayo Standup, Marcy Delisle, Michelle Phillips, Daryl Leclaire and Frank McComber.
Flutter Entertainment announced Edward Traynor as interim group chief legal officer, succeeding Don Liu after Liu retired from the position. Liu submitted his retirement on 28 September 2026 and left the company on 30 September; Traynor had taken over the role on 1 October.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has appointed Mike Saunders as interim chief executive, replacing Ian Edwards, who plans to leave on 13 November. Saunders, currently chief wagering officer, is due to start next week and remain in the role until 31 July 2027, the RWWA board said.