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Brightstar Lottery adds Mariangela Zappia to Board of Directors
Brightstar Lottery has brought in career diplomat Mariangela Zappia as an independent director, with finance chief Max Chiara set to step d…
FDJ United names Pascal Chaffard as head of online betting and gaming
FDJ UNITED makes changes to its Executive Committee, with the appointment of Pascal Chaffard as Chief Online Betting and Gaming Officer as…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Patrick Cottingham to Director of Client Services, North America
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Patrick Cottingham to Director of Client Services, North America. Previously, he serv…
Gambling Commission Chief Executive announces departure
The Gambling Commission is today announcing that Andrew Rhodes has decided to leave the Commission on 30 April 2026, to take up a new role…
New retail chief named at National Lottery operator Allwyn UK
Allwyn UK has appointed “transformation expert” Bridget Lea as new Retail Chief to head up a new unit to accelerate the overhaul of the Nat…
Andrew Leeper Joins Imagine Experience as Vice President of Marketing
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Andrew Leeper Joins Imagine Experience as Vice Pres…
Bally’s Owner Standard General Could Make Run at CNN
Report suggests a Warner Bros. Discovery investor reached out to Soo Kim about potentially acquiring that company’s cable networks, inclu…
Senate confirms crypto expert Michael Selig as next CFTC chairman
The selection process for a new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finally come to a close after nearly a year of…
Allwyn welcomes Tatiana Jouanneau as new global brand lead
Allwyn’s international arm has confirmed it will appoint Tatiana Jouanneau as its new Group Chief Brand Officer starting 1 January 2026.
S…
Michael Gauselmann turns 70: Entrepreneur, innovator and chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group
Congratulations: Michael Gauselmann celebrates his 70th birthday on 28 November 2025.
11/28/25
Merkur Group chairman Michael Gauselmann m…
Colorado Lottery announces David Aldag, steps into a new role as Deputy Senior Director
David Aldag is the New Deputy Senior Director
Things are shaking up with Lottery leadership! Today, one of our own, David Aldag, steps i…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of D…
Florida A&M names Lottery Official, John F. Davis, as its new Vice president and director of athletics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice p…
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director.
Zimmer as…
G. Michael Brown, Mafia Fighter and Casino Chief, Dies at 82
Prosecuted New Jersey Mafia figures linked to Richie “The Boot” Boiardo
First director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement…
Nederlandse Loterij CFRO -Jet Roos-van Aerssen- steps down
Jet Roos-van Aerssen has resigned from her dual role as Chief Financial and Risk Officer at the Dutch lottery.
Key points:
- Roos-van A…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the appointment of Casper Stylsvig as Executive Director, Sports Business, effective from January of 2026
Stylsvig will be a member of the Board of Management, reporting directly to HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges.
According to a company…
U.S. gaming industry pays tribute to late IGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. at G2E in Las Vegas
The US tribal gaming sector recognized the policy legacy of Ernest L. “Ernie” Stevens Jr., who led the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) thro…
Fennica Gaming appoints Erik Nyman as strategic advisor
Veikkaus subsidiary Fennica Gaming has brought in Erik Nyman as a strategic advisor to support the company’s North American growth strategy…
Arizona Lottery Chief of Staff named to prestigious Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40
PHOENIX (September 25, 2025) – The Arizona Lottery announced today that Chief of Staff May Mgbolu has been named to the Emerging Leaders of…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Expands EMEIA Team, Names Lain London Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive
HAARLEM, Netherlands (16 September 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is expanding its EMEIA Government & Regulatory Affa…
New leadership arrangements for Aristocrat Interactive and Corporate Affairs
Sydney, 12 September 2025
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) advises new leadership arrangements for Aristocrat Interactive, and for Gr…
Lottomatica names new directors ahead of FTSE MIB entry
The Italian gambling operator will replace Pirelli in the list of top Milan-traded companies.
Italy.- Lottomatica has appointed two new in…
Hong Kong Jockey Club appoints Terecina Kwong to lead membership and customer strategy
Appointment aims to enhance Member engagement, racecourse experience and data strategy.
Key points:
- Kwong to join as Executive Director…
Walter Szrek Honored by NASPL for Industry Contributions
We’re proud to share that our co-founder, Walter Szrek, has been honored by NASPL for his outstanding contributions to the lottery industry…
Kansas Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell elected into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
TOPEKA, Kan. – September 3, 2025 – The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce that Executive Director Stephen Durrell has been named a member…
iGaming Ontario names Joseph Hillier as president and CEO
iGaming Ontario names Joseph Hillier as president and CEO
iGaming Ontario has appointed Joseph Hillier as the new president and CEO of the…