Oddin.gg appointed Martin Lycka as vice-president of institutional affairs, formalising the hire last week in the Czech Republic. Lycka will oversee licences, regulator relations and responsible-gambling initiatives globally from the US East Coast, the company said.
The appointment gives Oddin.gg dedicated regulatory leadership as it seeks authorisations in additional regulated markets.
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Brazil appointed Daniele Correa Cardoso as head of the Finance Ministry’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, replacing Régis Dudenna, who is moving to the role of Secretary of Economic Reforms. Correa Cardoso, formerly the SPA’s deputy secretary, said she would continue its regulatory agenda, including consumer protection, enforcement and responsible gambling.
Flutter Brazil appointed Marcelo de Ciccio as Head of Paid Search, APP, SEO & Referral, according to the report. He will lead paid and organic search, app growth, SEO and referral programmes, with a stated focus on Betnacional and Betfair in 2026.
Flutter appointed João Studart as chairman of Flutter Brazil and promoted Eduardo Monte to chief executive, giving him responsibility for the unit’s day-to-day operations. The company said the appointments would support its Brazil business; the source also reports planned increases in the country’s gaming tax to 15% by 2027 and 18% by 2028.
Betnacional appointed Damien Lynch as head of sports and Frederico Cunha as head of casino. Lynch brings 14 years at Flutter International, while Cunha has more than four years of experience in commercial roles at Betnacional and Betfair. Flutter Brazil chief executive João Studart said the appointments strengthen the company’s technical and operational capabilities.
Flutter Brazil appointed Henrique Mendonça as head of social and influencer strategy, with responsibility for Betnacional’s content, influencer and community work. Mendonça said he would develop the brand’s presence among creators while complying with Brazilian industry regulations.