Novig appointed Elie Mishory as chief regulatory and legal affairs officer as it enters prediction markets. Mishory previously held roles at the CFTC and served as Kalshi’s chief regulatory officer and general counsel; Novig chief executive Jacob Fortinsky said he would focus on regulatory matters.
Mishory’s appointment adds regulatory and legal leadership as Novig enters prediction markets.
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Pavilion Payments announced that Mary Beth Higgins will become chief executive and Alyssa Beaver will become chief revenue officer, with both appointments effective immediately. Higgins joined Pavilion as interim CFO, while Beaver was promoted from senior vice-president of sales.
Reportedly, Emerald Queen Casino in Washington has appointed Richard Harp as chief marketing officer. Harp previously held the vice president of marketing role at Bally’s Chicago and has almost 20 years of gaming industry experience.
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel announced that Nautice Pham will become its chief financial officer. Pham has worked at the property for 10 years and previously served as its financial controller, the casino said.
Allwyn has appointed former Virginia Lottery executive director Khalid Reede Jones as chief executive of Allwyn North America, the company said. He is due to take up the role on 6 July and will be based in Chicago, with a remit that includes supporting the Illinois Lottery as an operating partner.
Sam Schwartz has launched The PM Pulse, a newsletter covering prediction markets, with its first edition published on Substack on 14 July 2026, reported by Gambling Insider. Schwartz, a 2022 Georgetown graduate, left an investment banking analyst role at HSBC in June 2024 and joined ProphetX as an operations associate in June 2025 before starting the newsletter in April 2026.