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South Africa appoints Bonakele as lottery commission chair
The appointments will shape governance of the body that regulates South Africa’s lottery sector and distributes grants.
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Castilla y León retains Ruth Andérez in senior government role
Andérez's continued role places her in charge of gambling-related responsibilities during planned regional rule updates.
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France’s ANJ appoints Pascal Chèvremont as president
Operators and stakeholders should note the ANJ’s new president and college membership following the end of previous members’ terms.
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Soft2Bet appoints Ryan Collinge executive vice-president for business development
Operators and entertainment brands will have a new Soft2Bet contact for business development and strategic partnerships.
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Nederlandse Loterij appoints Ageeth Bakker as financial and risk chief
Investors should note Ageeth Bakker becomes chief financial and risk officer on 1 November 2026.
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Christian Hochgrebe assumes rotating GGL board chairmanship
Operators should note Christian Hochgrebe now chairs the GGL Administrative Board ahead of Germany's gambling framework review.
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Merkur Group appoints Bastian Scholz as head of public affairs
The newly created role gives Merkur a lead for institutional relations on political and regulatory matters.
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ADM appoints Rosanna Lanuzza as Calabria territorial director
The appointment identifies who leads ADM’s Calabria directorate, helping regional stakeholders know the responsible agency official.
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FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley as co-CEO
Bradley’s appointment gives FIRST.bet shared leadership and oversight of product, technology and trading operations.
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Kenya court cases challenge GRA director general’s appointment
The pending challenges may affect confidence in GRA leadership while it oversees operator licensing reviews.
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Benin National Lottery appoints Marius Adanzounon director general
The appointment sets new leadership for Benin’s national lottery and its stated modernisation priorities.
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Christian Hochgrebe takes over GGL administrative board chair from 1 July
The rotating chair sets the board's priorities as the GGL continues supervision of licensed operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Gambling Commission says Tim Miller will leave in September 2026
The departure will require the commission to reassign responsibility for policy and research.
Departure
Tim Miller announces departure from Gambling Commission
Miller's exit removes the regulator's policy and enforcement leadership after a decade.
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Tim Miller to leave UK Gambling Commission in September
Miller’s departure will remove a senior executive responsible for research and policy at the regulator.
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FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley co-CEO
Bradley’s sportsbook experience may inform FIRST.bet’s leadership of its B2B technology business.
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THNDR appoints Nancy MacIntyre as strategic advisor
The appointment adds an adviser as THNDR seeks to expand its operator network.
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FIRST.bet appoints Ian Bradley as co-CEO
Shared leadership will direct FIRST.bet’s strategy as it pursues expansion in international markets.
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Novig appoints Elie Mishory as regulatory and legal affairs chief
Mishory will oversee regulatory and legal affairs as Novig expands its US sports prediction-market platform.
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Boyd Gaming appoints Andersen and Roeth to its board
The appointments add two directors with senior executive experience outside the gaming sector.
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Ainsworth appoints María Teresa Gonzáles Plaza for Peru and Colombia
The appointment gives Ainsworth a commercial manager for its operations in Peru and Colombia.
Departure
Saratoga says Happy Valley Casino chief executive's departure was planned
The casino’s management transition remains subject to regulator approval, while its first full-month revenue provides an early operating figure.
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Digitain appoints Dario Jurčić as Europe and Africa commercial chief
Digitain’s appointment assigns commercial strategy across Europe and Africa to Jurčić, including operations in Malta, Romania and the UK.
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EveryMatrix launches dedicated Lottery division
The new division gives lottery customers a dedicated EveryMatrix unit for lottery-focused products and development.
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Gibraltar government seeks new gambling commissioner as Andrew Lyman prepares to leave
The recruitment will determine who leads Gibraltar’s Gambling Division after Andrew Lyman leaves the role.