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Fondazione FAIR appoints Stefano De Vita as director general
The appointment puts a new director in charge of coordinating the foundation’s research and responsible gambling work.
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Las Vegas Sands appoints Patrick Dumont chair and CEO
The leadership change also gives Dumont the chair role at Sands China.
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CFTC names prediction-market and betting executives to advisory committee
Regulators and operators gain a channel for technology advice as the CFTC plans formal rulemaking on prediction markets.
Departure
ATG appoints Peter Norman interim CEO after Hasse Lord Skarplöth steps down
ATG stakeholders must assess a leadership change amid board disagreements and reported declines in revenue and operating profit.
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Blueprint Gaming appoints Mattia Luchesini to international account management role
The appointment gives Blueprint Gaming a named lead for its international operator account management.
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SiGMA Group appoints Vivi Mwendwa to lead Africa government relations
The role positions SiGMA Group to engage with regulators and industry stakeholders across African markets.
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Yaspa appoints Justin Fraser as chief revenue officer
Fraser will lead Yaspa’s global commercial strategy and expansion of its payment platform across the UK, Europe and North America.
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Gambling Commission begins search for Andrew Rhodes’ successor
The appointment will determine the leadership of the UK gambling regulator.
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Rank Group appoints Jenny Blogg as chief commercial officer
Blogg will oversee the cross-channel customer experience across Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos.
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ÖBAG nominates Robert Zadrazil to chair Casinos Austria
The leadership change comes as Casinos Austria faces decisions on licences due to expire in 2027.
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Kansspelautoriteit appoints Carol Verheij as vice-chair from 1 March
Verheij’s appointment adds a vice-chair to the regulator’s board and assigns her key governance and compliance areas.
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UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes plans to leave in April
The departure will leave the UKGC under interim leadership while it seeks a permanent chief executive.
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Inspire Korea appoints Steve Wolstenholme as chief casino officer
The appointment gives Inspire a named executive responsible for casino strategy and operations.
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UKGC chief executive Andrew Rhodes will leave on 30 April 2026
Operators and suppliers will face a leadership transition at the regulator responsible for gambling oversight in the UK.
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Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes to leave on 30 April
The transition will affect leadership of the UK gambling regulator during its search for an interim chief executive.
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Gambling Commission begins search for CEO as Andrew Rhodes plans to leave
Operators and suppliers should note Sarah Gardner’s acting role as the Commission recruits an interim successor.
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Immense Group appoints Marcus Adler Nordic director for DBET
The appointment gives DBET a Nordic director as Immense Group develops its sports betting business.
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Aristocrat appoints Dafne Guisard and Bob Serr to executive roles
New leadership gives operators clear accountability for EMEA growth and technology across Aristocrat’s executive committee.
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LuckBox appoints John Maguire as chief customer officer
Maguire will oversee platform development aimed at sportsbook operators and prediction-market partners.
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LuckBox appoints John Maguire as chief customer officer
Maguire’s appointment assigns a named executive responsibility for developing LuckBox’s sports trading platform.
Departure
Andrew Rhodes steps down as Gambling Commission chief executive
The departure creates an acting leadership arrangement while the Commission begins recruiting a permanent chief executive.
Appointment
Tom Wolf appoints Sara Manzano-Díaz to Pennsylvania gaming board
The appointment brought a commissioner with state and federal public-service experience to Pennsylvania’s gaming regulator.
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Joanna McClinton appoints Edward C. Gainey to Pennsylvania gaming board
Gainey’s appointment changes the membership of Pennsylvania’s gaming regulator.
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Kim Ward appoints Christopher W. Huffman to Pennsylvania gaming board
The appointment adds a commissioner to the body overseeing Pennsylvania’s gaming industry.
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Flutter Brazil appoints Marcelo de Ciccio to lead digital acquisition strategy
The appointment assigns leadership of paid and organic search, app growth, SEO and referrals for Betnacional and Betfair.