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NorthStar Gaming appoints Corey Goodman permanent CEO as CFO resigns
NorthStar’s permanent CEO appointment and interim CFO succession put executive and finance leadership changes in focus for investors.
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Senior appointments, departures and leadership changes.
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Jaime Vives Pinedo takes over Coljuegos presidency in Colombia
Coljuegos’ new president assumes oversight of authorised operators, illegal gambling enforcement and monitoring gambling revenue that funds healthcare.
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Washington governor appoints Victoria Woodards to gambling commission
Woodards joining the commission adds a new member to Washington's gambling oversight body from 21 July 2026.
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PlayCity head Novikov pursues data-driven regulation of Ukrainian gambling
Novikov's data-driven approach will shape oversight of Ukraine's gambling sector, which the Council of Ministers deems an economic and security threat.
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Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to betting advertising partnerships
Suppliers should note Netflix hired Ian Hunter for its first dedicated real-money gaming commercial role with betting brands.
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Aloplay names Alon Eshed commercial chief
Suppliers should note that Aloplay appointed Alon Eshed as chief commercial officer as the technology supplier expands internationally.
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Jackson restates Flutter UK confidence as departure nears
Flutter restated its intention to strengthen its position in the UK market.
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Nevada Gaming Commission opens wagering committee applications
The commission opened applications to replace a member of its off-track pari-mutuel wagering committee.
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ADM appoints Luigi Liberatore to head Accise directorate
The Accise directorate oversees excise duties that bear on gambling operators' tax compliance in Italy.
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World Pool names Mickaël Barzalona ambassador for French racing
The appointment signals World Pool's push to build French racing engagement, a market relevant to operators and suppliers offering pool betting.
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BGC says Vicky Foxcroft to be UK gambling minister as DCMS stays silent
An unconfirmed ministerial change leaves operators and suppliers without official clarity on the department's gambling policy leadership.
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Vicky Foxcroft becomes gambling minister
Foxcroft's appointment brings a minister who backed the statutory levy and live-sport advertising ban.
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BGC welcomes reported Vicky Foxcroft gambling minister appointment
The trade body's welcome matters to regulators because the report says no official government announcement was made.
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Vicky Foxcroft MP to become gambling minister
A change of minister affects the direction of UK gambling policy for operators, suppliers and investors.
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Britain appoints Vicky Foxcroft as gambling minister
Foxcroft takes office while the betting trade body warns higher betting taxes threaten shops, employment and investment.
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Vicky Foxcroft confirmed as gambling minister in Burnham reshuffle
The minister overseeing UK gambling policy changes, with Foxcroft's stated preference for evidence-based regulation relevant to operators facing reform.
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Buzz Bingo CEO criticises UK tax and regulatory decisions in EGR interview
The chief executive's frustration signals industry concern over recent UK tax and regulatory decisions.
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Blurify names Łukasz Wala Product Lead for Openora.ai
The appointment gives Blurify's Openora.ai operator-facing product leadership as it builds out its open-source framework offering.
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Blurify appoints Łukasz Wala to lead product development
Wala will oversee development priorities across Blurify's portfolio, working with internal teams and partners.
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Polymarket names Travis VanderZanden chief growth officer
The hire adds senior growth leadership as Polymarket builds out its executive team in the prediction-markets sector.
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Betsson CEO Jesper Svensson outlines 2026 priorities ahead of SBC Summit
Betsson's stated market expansion and new technology priorities indicate where the operator may direct investment and licensing activity.
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Flutter filing puts Amy Howe’s potential severance at $21.2m
Flutter’s SEC filing put Amy Howe’s possible separation package at $21.2m, exceeding the earlier $4.37m estimate.
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Happy Valley Casino names Peter Longi to lead operations
Happy Valley Casino appointed Peter Longi general manager to oversee property operations with 30 years’ experience.
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FanDuel’s Amy Howe exit deal exceeds earlier estimates
Operators see a larger disclosed cost for a former chief executive's departure.
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Interim Gambling Commission CEO Gardner says regulator is difficult to leave
Gardner's stated preference for creative over blunt regulation signals the Commission's direction on measures such as financial risk assessments while its leadership changes.