Xtremepush appointed Ciaran Lacey as chief technology officer, with co-founder Kevin Collins moving into the chief operating officer role. Lacey joins from Carne Group, where he had been CTO since September 2022, the company said.
The appointments shift technology and operating leadership at a CRM supplier serving gambling operators.
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An investigation reported that five AI chatbots could be prompted to recommend unlicensed online casinos to users in the UK. It said all five suggested sites based on features including bonuses or rapid withdrawals, while some also discussed cryptocurrency payments or described operators as trustworthy.
An investigation found that Microsoft Copilot, Grok, Meta AI, ChatGPT and Google Gemini could be prompted to recommend unlicensed online casinos to UK users. Only two bots included risk warnings or help services; technology companies said they would adjust safeguards, while the Gambling Commission said it was working to press firms for greater accountability.
Lotería de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) introduced LoterÍA, an artificial intelligence tool developed with Microsoft, to support the regulator’s work in Buenos Aires City. LOTBA said the system is intended to improve resource use and decision-making, support digital game proposals, strengthen awareness campaigns about illegal underage betting and help detect unauthorised platforms.
Buenos Aires city lottery and gambling authority LOTBA introduced LoterIA, an artificial intelligence programme developed with Microsoft. LOTBA said it is intended to improve internal processes and decision-making, support digital gaming proposals and strengthen efforts to identify unauthorised gambling platforms.
Dabble has appointed Andrei Goutnik to its vacant chief technology officer role, reportedly. Scott Hutchen left the position in August, and the appointment follows the chief executive’s announcement that he would step down.
Dabble has filled its vacant chief technology officer position with Andrei Goutnik, continuing a shakeup of its C-suite. The appointment came days after the CEO said he would step down, and it followed Scott Hutchen's August departure from the CTO role.