Senegal’s Presidency announced Abdourahmane Baldé’s appointment as director general of the national lottery, LONASE, replacing Toussaint Manga. The appointment followed a Council of Ministers meeting on 1 July, according to the communiqué.
The appointment changes the leadership of Senegal’s national lottery operator.
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Romania's gambling regulator ONJN is facing a new controversy involving Deputy Director General Ana-Maria Badea, the third-ranking official after President Vlad-Cristian Soare. The report said the latest case adds to a series of disputes involving the authority in recent years.
Two court cases challenge Peter Maina Karimi’s February 2026 appointment as director general of Kenya’s Gambling Regulatory Authority, alleging that he did not meet statutory experience and conflict-of-interest requirements. Karimi denies the allegations, and the GRA board says it found him qualified; the cases remain pending, with no final court ruling.
Betty appointed Jane Wang as its general counsel, according to the report. Wang previously led legal work at WeWork and is taking her first position in the gambling industry.
Betty has named WeWork's legal head as its new general counsel. Jane Wang is entering the gambling industry for the first time.
The European Gaming and Betting Association said Pierre Tournier became interim secretary general on 1 September 2026. Maarten Haijer left the role after nearly two decades with the association; Tournier previously held senior positions at the Betting and Gaming Council and the Remote Gambling Association.
Reportedly, EGBA has named senior director Pierre Tournier interim secretary general from 1 September. He succeeds Maarten Haijer, who leaves after 13 years in the role. Tournier joined EGBA in November 2025 and previously held senior positions at the Betting and Gaming Council and Remote Gambling Association.