The National Indian Gaming Commission appointed William “Billy” Kirkland to a three-year commission term, the agency announced. Kirkland will continue as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior, and NIGC Associate Commissioner Sharon Avery said his background would support the agency’s work.
The appointment adds a commissioner to the federal body responsible for regulating Indian gaming.
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BetComply has appointed Tiago Scoda Botelho as Regulatory & Licensing Compliance Officer, Renald Micallef as AML & RG Consultant, and Tina Singh as Technical Compliance Consultant. The company said the hires add experience across licensing, anti-money laundering, responsible gaming and technical compliance.
Soft2Bet appointed Andrew Cochrane as chief commercial officer and Harrison Barrett as vice-president of business development at the beginning of 2026. Ryan Collinge later joined as executive vice-president of group business development and strategic partnerships; the company said the team would focus on expanding partnerships and entering more markets.
Flutter selected Comversa Reply to develop and monitor generative engine optimisation for Sisal, SNAI and PokerStars in its Southern Europe and Africa region, according to a report dated 3 September 2026. The assignment includes assessing brand visibility and analysing responses generated by artificial intelligence systems.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced Ruth Evans as the next chair of the UK Gambling Commission, with a five-year term starting on 30 September 2026. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy made the appointment. Evans will succeed interim chair Charles Counsell, who took the role after Marcus Boyle left in January 2025.
It was reported that OAB-RJ appointed João Rachid da Motta to lead its lottery gaming commission until 2027. His agenda includes sector regulation and Rio’s betting advertising prohibition.