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.
Tribal gaming stakeholders are awaiting details of who will take over the commission's vice-chair role.
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The Dutch Gambling Authority said it will introduce a board with one full-time chair and two part-time members, while vice-chair Bernadette van Buchem will leave at the end of her career in government. From 1 January 2026, Michel Groothuizen will temporarily be the authority’s sole board member as it completes recruitment.
The National Indian Gaming Commission has entered its seventh month without a permanent chair, according to reports. Sharon Avery left the acting role in January after her term expired; the commission’s chair must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
The National Indian Gaming Commission appointed William (Billy) Kirkland as an associate commissioner for a three-year term, the commission said. Kirkland will continue serving as assistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. The NIGC is also seeking a vice chair to succeed Jean Hovland, who stepped down in April after five years in the role.
Mohegan Sun promoted Kayla Smith to manager of sports and entertainment and Matt Dole to director of entertainment strategic planning, with the appointments announced on 10 November. Smith will continue handling contracts and schedules and take on venue booking duties; Dole will liaise with Live Nation and artist-management agencies.
DraftKings reportedly notified affected employees of staff cuts the week before its third-quarter results; the company declined to comment on personnel decisions. The number of affected employees is unknown, while DraftKings reported third-quarter revenue of $1.33bn and lowered its 2026 adjusted EBITDA forecast to $175m-$275m.
DraftKings reportedly notified employees of job cuts last week, days before publishing its third-quarter results. The number affected is unknown, and the company did not disclose a figure. A company spokesperson declined to comment on personnel decisions.