Sweden’s Spelinspektionen has a new director-general, Peter Knutsson, who began the role on Monday, the regulator said. Knutsson moved to the gambling authority from Sweden’s advertising ombudsman.
The appointment changes the senior leadership of Sweden’s gambling regulator.
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Benin’s National Lottery (LNB SA) appointed Marius Adanzounon as director general, and he took office on 16 June after a handover from outgoing chief Gaston Zossou, according to the report. Board chair Sarah Kpénou said the lottery’s next phase would focus on digitalisation and management modernisation.
Peter Eugen Clausen has announced his departure as managing director of Stake's Danish operation after a 14-month tenure. His stint included overseeing the crypto-native operator's launch in Denmark.
It was reported that Dan Taylor will replace Peter Jackson as Flutter’s chief executive on 1 October. Jackson leaves the role on 30 September and will advise the company through year-end.
Erwin van Lambaart will not extend his contract as general director of Casinos Austria when it expires in March 2027, supervisory board chairman Robert Zadrazil said in a statement. Andreas Bierwirth, a board member since October 2025, is seen as a possible successor, though no official confirmation has been given. The next steps in the succession process are due to be initiated on 21 October.
Erwin van Lambaart will not extend his contract as general director of Casinos Austria when it expires in March 2027, supervisory board chairman Robert Zadrazil confirmed in a statement on Tuesday evening. The statement was reported by Leadersnet. Van Lambaart had already told the supervisory board in September that he would not be available for an extension, Zadrazil said.
Jamma reported on 9 October that Maarten Haijer, previously secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association, is director general of the new World Gaming and Betting Alliance. The international association aims to represent regulated gambling businesses in discussions with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions.
Maarten Haijer, formerly secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), is director general of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA), the organisation announced in an official communication. The WGBA is a new international body set up to represent the regulated gambling and betting sector in discussions with governments, regulators and multilateral institutions.