Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)
The Kansspelcommissie (KSC) said its chair, Magali Clavie, was elected vice-chair of the GREF board at its annual meeting in Athens in May 2025. Clavie had served on the board since 2023, while Anders Dorph of the Danish Gambling Authority was elected chair.
Clavie’s election gives the KSC chair a senior role in the European regulators’ forum.
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In an interview, Spillemyndigheden director Anders Dorph said collaboration among European gambling regulators would be a priority during his GREF chairmanship. He identified young adults and responsible gambling as key areas for regulators’ knowledge-sharing, and said he would continue initiatives begun by the outgoing board.
Dutch gambling regulator KSA said chairman Michel Groothuizen has joined the Gambling Regulators European Forum board for a two-year term. Groothuizen said he would promote shared standards among regulators, including limiting gambling to adults.
Michel Groothuizen, chair of the Kansspelautoriteit, was unanimously elected as a general board member of the Gambling Regulators European Forum, with his term running through 2027. The KSA said regulators from Belgium and Denmark were also elected to the board.
Brightstar Lottery said three of its representatives have become vice-chairs of European Lotteries expert communities. Stefania Colombo took the sustainability and responsible gaming role, Laura Feliziani the marketing and communication role, and Nicodemo Baffa the security, risk and IT role.
The National Indian Gaming Commission announced that vice chair Jean C. Hovland has left the role with immediate effect. Hovland had served as vice chair since 2021, and the commission said it would provide succession details when available.