Yolo Group appointed Lara Falzon chief executive of its B2B brands, including Hub88, Live88, Odds88 and OneTouch, according to the company announcement. Falzon most recently served as CEO of AvatarUX and has held senior roles at Bragg Gaming, NetEnt, evoke and Red Tiger. Jose Micallef, CEO of Yolo Group Middle East, said he was handing over the role.
Falzon’s appointment gives Yolo Group’s B2B brands a new executive leader.
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Reportedly, Michael Waterfield has taken the chief commercial officer role at a Malta-based supplier. The supplier aims to expand across regulated markets globally.
Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler wrote to the Gambling Commission to question Phil Walker’s suitability as Allwyn UK’s interim chief executive, the report said. Walker is due to take up the role on 7 September, replacing Andria Vidler; Allwyn said it has begun searching for a permanent CEO.
It was reported that Bragg Gaming Group appointed Matt Davey as its next board chair. The current chair is due to step down.
Bragg Gaming Group said Matevž Mazij offered to resign from its board after 55.67% of shareholders opposed his re-election at the 18 June annual meeting. He will remain a director until the offer is accepted, takes effect or a successor is appointed, and no later than 90 days after the meeting.
Bragg shareholders voted 55.67% to 44.33% against re-electing chief executive Matevž Mazij to the board at the company’s 18 June AGM. Bragg said he offered to resign under its bylaws and will remain a director until the offer is accepted, a successor is appointed or 90 days pass; the report said his future as CEO was unclear.