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GREF appoints Ian Angus treasurer as Tim Miller leaves board
The board changes bring a UK Gambling Commission policy director into GREF's treasury as European regulators coordinate on gambling oversight.
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Senior appointments, departures and leadership changes.
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FIRST.bet appoints Victor Arias as LATAM commercial head
The hire gives FIRST.bet a senior commercial lead for Latin America as it courts operators in the region.
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GREF appoints Ian Angus treasurer and Olivia Petit secretary
Regulators gain new GREF treasury and secretariat leadership as Ian Angus and Olivia Petit replace departing board members.
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FIRST.bet appoints Víctor Arias to lead Latin American commercial operations
Arias will lead FIRST.bet’s Latin American commercial operations as it builds its regional hub and team, with Brazil central.
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Catalan government appoints Víctor Campos Pamias to tax and gambling records role
The appointment gives Víctor Campos Pamias oversight of the computerised register and archives for Catalonia’s tax and gambling administration.
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Yokohama mayor resigns amid possible revival of casino resort bid
Yamanaka’s resignation could allow Yokohama to revisit an integrated resort bid.
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Polymarket names Warren Jenson as first chief financial officer
Polymarket adds its first chief financial officer one month after hiring a chief growth officer.
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ADM appoints panel to assess candidates for 13 management posts
ADM’s panel will assess candidates for 13 management positions across central and territorial offices.
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Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano to lead responsible gaming
Rodano’s appointment gives Allwyn leadership for developing player protection policies and integrating them into products and brands.
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Sands China trains 42 employees in responsible gambling in Macau
Sands China’s training covers recognising gambling problems, communicating with affected customers and accessing support services.
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Yokohama mayor resigns, raising prospects for renewed casino bid
Yamanaka’s resignation could reopen prospects for a casino resort bid in Yokohama.
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MGM Grand Detroit names Ryan Bufalini vice president of marketing
MGM Grand Detroit’s new marketing vice president brings more than 25 years of gaming and hospitality experience.
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Polymarket appoints first CFO as Bally’s CFO departs
Polymarket gains its first chief financial officer while Bally's loses its chief financial officer, shifting financial leadership.
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Allwyn appoints Francesco Rodano as Group Head of Responsible Gaming
Allwyn’s appointment places Francesco Rodano at the head of its group responsible gaming function.
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Ruth Evans secures UKGC chair role
The appointment changes UKGC leadership as the regulator develops its strategy and continues work on implementing the Gambling Act Review.
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Lisa Nandy appoints Ruth Evans as UKGC chair
The leadership change comes as the UKGC implements Gambling Act Review reforms and strengthens industry oversight.
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Ruth Evans chosen to lead UKGC as chair
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UKGC, affecting how operators and suppliers are regulated.
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Ruth Evans named British Gambling Commission chair
A permanent chair ends 20 months of interim leadership at the regulator overseeing UK gambling operators and suppliers.
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Gambling Commission confirms Ruth Evans as new chair
A permanent chair ends leadership uncertainty at the UK regulator as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
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Gambling Commission names Ruth Evans as permanent chair after 20-month wait
A permanent chair gives the UK regulator stable leadership as operators face ongoing compliance and enforcement decisions.
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Hong Kong Jockey Club appoints Mark Hedges as digital platforms director
Hong Kong Jockey Club gains banking digital platform experience as it increases technology investment.
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Bally’s announces CFO Mira Mircheva’s departure for 30 September
Bally’s must seek financing alternatives and address Chicago’s demands for the full development as its chief financial officer prepares to leave.
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Bally’s appoints George Papanier interim CFO after Mira Mircheva resigns
Bally’s finance leadership changes amid Chicago casino project delays, a dispute with city officials and liquidity concerns.
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Kangwon Land installs new CEO to lead resort transformation
The leadership change sets the direction for South Korea's largest casino operator as it repositions its resort.
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Executive changes at Crypto.com’s CDNA
Personnel developments span Hard Rock Digital, IAGR and Crypto.com’s CDNA, where further executive changes were reported.