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Loterie Romande elects François Longchamp president from January 2026
The incoming president’s delayed start gives Loterie Romande stakeholders a defined leadership transition.
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Ruud Verkuijlen takes over VVD's gambling policy brief
The handover changes which VVD MP leads the party's work on gambling policy.
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GR8 Tech appoints Edward Smyshliaiev as chief technology officer
The appointment changes leadership responsibility for GR8 Tech’s platform, information security and technical governance.
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Esportes Gaming Brasil appoints Hugo Baungartner to executive role
The appointment gives the group an executive responsible for regulatory engagement and strategic partnerships in Brazil.
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Entain appoints Goldberg and Mesrobian as independent directors
The Swedish review may require named operators to address website information requirements, while Entain has added two directors to its board.
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Basque government appoints Nerea Alday as director of gaming and events
The appointment puts Alday in charge of the Basque government’s gaming and events directorate.
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Macau appoints Ng Wai Han as DICJ chief for an initial one-year term
The appointment changes the leadership of the authority overseeing Macau’s gaming industry.
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Macau junket association seeks clearer rules under new DICJ director
Clearer guidance and badge requirements affect junket staff and casino operators’ compliance with Macau oversight.
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MGM extends CEO Bill Hornbuckle’s employment agreement through 2028
The agreement sets Hornbuckle’s leadership term and continued involvement in MGM’s Osaka project.
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MGM extends CEO Bill Hornbuckle’s employment agreement through 2028
The contract maintains MGM’s CEO leadership through 2028 and provides for later support of its Osaka project.
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Relax Gaming appoints Angela van den Berg as general counsel
The appointment places responsibility for Relax Gaming’s legal affairs with a new senior executive.
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Gamzix appoints James Davies to lead commercial work in regulated markets
Davies will lead Gamzix’s commercial work as it seeks partnerships in regulated markets.
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Better Collective appoints Christian Kirk Rasmussen co-CEO
The appointment and restructuring set leadership and organisational priorities for Better Collective’s next phase.
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Xpoint appoints Eric Lamendola and Sidharth Singh to product roles
The appointments put two new leaders in charge of Xpoint's product strategy for the iGaming sector.
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Bragg appoints Holly Gagnon as board chair
Gagnon’s appointment changes Bragg’s board leadership while Mazij remains CEO and a director.
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DRA appoints Anthony Williams as president and CEO of Q Casino
The appointment names the executive who will lead DRA and Q Casino + Resort from July.
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Michigan governor appoints Jim Ananich as gaming board chair through 2028
The appointment changes leadership at the agency overseeing gaming in Michigan.
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GSC appoints Nicola Libreri as deputy chief executive
The appointment places AML/CFT oversight and emerging-risk work within the regulator's senior leadership.
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Entain appoints Stella David permanent CEO
The appointment confirms Entain’s permanent leadership following David’s interim tenure and Isaacs’s departure.
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Entain appoints Stella David as permanent chief executive
The appointment gives Entain a permanent chief executive as it pursues its strategy and reorganisation.
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Global Gaming Women appoints Cynthia Gonzalez to education role
Gonzalez will lead the organisation’s education, mentorship and membership programmes and oversee events and operations.
Departure
Ryan Mindell resigns as Texas Lottery Commission executive director
The leadership change comes amid investigations and legislative action that could affect Texas lottery courier operations and the commission’s future.
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Joe Lombardo appoints Mike Dreitzer as Nevada gaming control board chair
Nevada’s regulator will change leadership, and Dreitzer must leave Gaming Arts as it transitions to acquisition by Merkur Gaming.
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Nevada governor selects Mike Dreitzer to chair Gaming Control Board
The appointment changes the leadership overseeing gaming regulation in Nevada.
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EveryMatrix appoints Mark Schmidt managing director for Africa
Schmidt’s appointment places Africa sales and business development under dedicated leadership based in Durban.