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Rivalry chief executive Steven Salz resigns while remaining on board

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Rivalry co-founder Steven Salz has resigned as chief executive but will remain on the board, the company said in an announcement last Friday. Rivalry ceased gaming operations in February, and an Ontario Securities Commission order issued on 6 May 2026 bars trading in its shares in Canada, with limited exceptions, after the company failed to file annual financial statements and related filings for 2025.

The leadership change comes as Rivalry remains subject to a Canadian share-trading ban and has stopped gaming operations.

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NCPG executive director Heather Maurer resigns after departures over Kalshi partnership

Reportedly, NCPG executive director Heather Maurer has resigned following member agency withdrawals over its Kalshi partnership. She will continue until 16 October to help with the transition while NCPG seeks her successor.

Heather Maurer has resigned as executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the organisation's Board of Directors announced on Saturday. The resignation followed the departure of several member agencies over the NCPG's partnership with Kalshi. Maurer will stay in the role until 16 October to assist with the transition, and a search for a replacement is under way.

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