The Sycuan Tribal Council appointed Kele Bigknife as general counsel, according to the announcement. Bigknife will oversee legal matters and the tribe’s economic and land development affairs, including Sycuan Casino Resort.
Bigknife’s remit connects legal oversight with Sycuan’s casino and wider economic and land development affairs.
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Catalist Sports appointed James Monk as vice president and general manager to oversee its US operations and rollout, the company said. His remit includes commercial partnerships with licensed operators, regulatory compliance and product deployment. The report says Catalist holds supplier licences in 28 states and received Missouri approval in October.
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 UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has appointed Ahmad Hesham as general counsel and board secretary. The regulator said he brings more than 25 years of legal, regulatory and public policy experience across multiple jurisdictions.
Veikkaus appointed Jyri Lassi as general counsel, effective 1 September 2025, replacing Hanna Kyrki, whose term ends in July. The company said the appointment supports its strategy as Finland prepares to introduce a licensed competitive gambling market in 2027.
Relax Gaming appointed Angela van den Berg as general counsel, placing her in charge of the group’s legal function and affairs from its Isle of Man office. The company said she had 17 years of experience advising igaming businesses and had most recently served as chief legal officer at Games Global.