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Playtech appoints Simon Munsamy as managing director for Africa
Munsamy’s appointment assigns an executive to Playtech’s stated African expansion and partnership-building effort.
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GGL transfers board chairmanship from Thuringia to Baden-Württemberg
The chairmanship handover sets new GGL oversight leadership as the authority addresses IP blocking and licensed-operator supervision.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Tabcorp appoints Gillon McLachlan as CEO and managing director
McLachlan’s appointment gives Tabcorp new leadership as it pursues a strategic overhaul and prepares for a Victorian licence change.
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GiG appoints Phil Richards as Platform & Sportsbook CFO
The appointment adds a finance executive as GiG prepares to separate its Platform & Sportsbook business from GiG Media.
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Kaizen Gaming appoints Aris Dimarakis deputy CEO and Christos Tzalavras CPO
The appointments assign executive oversight of operations, product strategy and innovation at Kaizen Gaming.
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FanDuel appoints BeyondPlay founder as vice president after acquisition
Pelc’s appointment keeps BeyondPlay’s former chief executive in a senior role at FanDuel following the acquisition.
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Kaizen Gaming appoints Aris Dimarakis deputy CEO from 1 June
The appointments change senior operational and product leadership at Kaizen Gaming.
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Evoke appoints Anne Sewell as chief people officer
Sewell’s appointment makes her responsible for leading Evoke’s people strategy as Skinner leaves for a role outside the industry.
Departure
Stuart Andrew resigns as gambling minister after Parliament dissolves
The ministerial departure may affect oversight of reforms and the planned implementation stages of vulnerability checks.
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Galaxy Gaming appoints Steve Kopjo chief financial officer
The appointment changes financial leadership at a casino table-games and technology supplier.
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Deadwood Gaming Association appoints George Milos as executive director
Milos’s appointment changes leadership at the association representing South Dakota’s commercial gaming industry.
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National Indian Gaming Commission appoints Sharon Avery acting chair
Avery’s interim appointment determines who leads federal oversight of tribal gaming facilities.
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Mesquite Gaming appoints Michael Klimek advertising director
The appointment gives Mesquite Gaming a named lead for advertising across its two Nevada properties.
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SB Software appoints Filip Sosnowski as CEO
Sosnowski will lead platform and in-house tool development and team management, while Rasmussen remains chairman and owner.
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Sportsbet appoints Michael Foster as chief information officer
Foster’s technology leadership can shape Sportsbet’s technology direction and team.
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FireKeepers appoints R. Randall Riccardo as general counsel
The appointment places a senior legal executive at a tribal casino operator.
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California Gambling Control Commission appoints Lisa Wardall executive director
Wardall’s appointment changes executive leadership at California’s gambling regulator.
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Energame confirms Nicholas Tymoshchuk as chief executive
Tymoshchuk’s appointment shifts Energame leadership to its former corporate affairs director.
Crown Resorts plans 1,000 job cuts in Sydney and Melbourne
The expected workforce cuts signal potential operational changes as Crown faces reduced tourism, fewer city-centre workers and gaming restrictions.
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DraftKings appoints Lori Kalani as first responsible gaming chief
The appointment places responsible gaming initiatives under a newly created senior role at DraftKings.
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Strive Gaming appoints Ian Smith as chief technology officer
Strive Gaming’s technical initiatives now have a named leader, making the appointment relevant to platform execution.
Departure
Relax Gaming appoints Martin Stålros CEO after Simon Hammon steps down
Stålros will lead Relax Gaming’s strategy and market expansion, while Hammon remains through October to support the handover.
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Bragg CFO Ronen Kannor plans to leave on 3 June 2024
Bragg’s CFO departure and replacement search affect the company’s finance leadership during a strategic review.
Departure
Tabcorp CEO resigns after allegation over language
The CEO’s resignation leaves Tabcorp under executive-chairman leadership while it seeks a replacement.
Appointment
Dutch government appoints Michel Groothuizen as KSA chair
Groothuizen’s appointment sets the incoming chair of the Dutch gambling authority, replacing René Jansen.