OpenBet said Nikos Konstakis will become chief executive at the end of the year, while current CEO Jordan Levin will move to the chair role. The company said it processed 175 million bets worth $3bn during the World Cup; the announcement also follows its planned acquisition of OmniLogic.
Konstakis will lead OpenBet as it pursues its planned acquisition of OmniLogic.
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It was reported that OpenBet handled more than 175m bets and $3bn in stakes during the 2026 World Cup. The supplier said its platform operated without outages throughout the tournament.
Veikkaus will deploy Neccton’s latest AI-based responsible-gambling system across its digital and physical channels in Finland, the company said. Developed by OpenBet, the platform identifies risk indicators in real time and supports tailored interventions. The move follows Finland’s new Gambling Act, which requires operators to identify and address signs of risky gambling behaviour early.
Veikkaus announced an expansion of its partnership with OpenBet to implement Neccton's latest responsible-gambling platform in Finland. The AI-based system is intended to identify potential risk behaviour in real time and support personalised interventions across Veikkaus's digital and physical channels. Veikkaus has used OpenBet for its sports betting platform and trading services since May 2025.
Racecourse Media Group has appointed Nigel Railton as chair, reportedly, with him due to take up the role on 1 October. He will succeed Conor Grant, who is to remain for a handover until 1 November after serving as chair since April 2023.
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.