Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority appointed Peter Maina Karimi as director general, effective 26 February 2026, the authority said. Karimi was selected for a three-year term after the authority opened applications in January and closed them on 6 February.
The appointment puts Karimi in charge of the authority’s daily operations and implementation of its gambling-control mandate.
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Senegal’s Presidency announced Abdourahmane Baldé’s appointment as director general of the Senegalese National Lottery, replacing Toussaint Manga, after a Council of Ministers meeting on 1 July. Manga said LONASE recorded CFA19 billion in net profit in 2025 and generated more than CFA90 billion for the state between October 2025 and June 2026. Baldé said he would focus on operational performance and the lottery’s contribution to the country’s development.
Benin’s National Lottery (LNB SA) appointed Marius Adanzounon as director general, and he took office on 16 June after a handover from outgoing chief Gaston Zossou, according to the report. Board chair Sarah Kpénou said the lottery’s next phase would focus on digitalisation and management modernisation.
Fondazione FAIR has appointed Stefano De Vita as director general, the foundation said. He will coordinate its activities and contribute to research and responsible gambling initiatives; he previously held research, data analysis and responsible gambling roles at Sisal.
Peter Eugen Clausen has announced his departure as managing director of Stake's Danish operation after a 14-month tenure. His stint included overseeing the crypto-native operator's launch in Denmark.
It was reported that Dan Taylor will replace Peter Jackson as Flutter’s chief executive on 1 October. Jackson leaves the role on 30 September and will advise the company through year-end.