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AI Firms Gambling With Our Lives: Anthropic Researcher, Jacob Coxon, Quits Citing Irresponsible AI Use
Jacob Coxon, a researcher who said in a social media post Tuesday evening that he spent the last three years working on pretraining researc…
Allwyn boosts responsible gaming leadership with Playtech veteran
Allwyn hires Playtech veteran and former Italian regulator Francesco Rodano to lead its global responsible gaming push.
Allwyn has announc…
Roy Student, Casino Tech Pioneer and GSI Founder, Dies at 83
Roy Student, a pioneering figure in casino technology, died on September 5 at age 83 following a long illness. Student helped build several…
Harry Boon set to retire from The Lottery Corporation Board
Former Tatts Group and Tabcorp chairman set to retire after the company’s AGM in October
The Lottery Corporation has confirmed that Harry…
Veikkaus names Chris Armes as Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies
Veikkaus has appointed Chris Armes as its new Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies and a member of Veikkaus’ Executive Team. Armes…
Andria Vidler, Chief Executive Officer of National Lottery operator Allwyn UK, is stepping down from the position
Andria Vidler, Chief Executive Officer of National Lottery operator Allwyn UK, is stepping down from the position.
The executive has fille…
In Memoriam: Merkur Group Founder Paul Gauselmann Dies at 91
Paul Gauselmann, founder and longtime Chairman of the Board of Merkur Group, died Aug. 21 at the age of 91, shortly before his 92nd birthda…
Fewer U.S. Adults Say They Gamble
Among all major subgroups, reported participation in a range of gambling activities is lower
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans are significantl…
Veikkaus appoints Chris Armes as Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies
Veikkaus has appointed Chris Armes as its new Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies and a member of Veikkaus’ Executive Team. Armes…
Allwyn appoints Xenia Olajošová as Group Media Director
Allwyn has appointed Xénia Olajošová as Group Media Director. She will be responsible for developing the group’s global media strategy and…
Chris Lyman has confirmed that he will depart his C-level position at Allwyn UK
Lyman joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer back in April 2023. His LinkedIn page states that he vacated the position in June 2…
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) announced Yodit Wolde, former executive at the Ethiopian Lottery Service, and John Mutua have officially joined the ALGA Board of Directors
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) is honored to announce the addition of Ms. Yodit Wolde to its Board of Directors. As…
Scientific Games Announces CEO, Pat McHugh, will retire September 8, 2026, following more than 20 years with the company
Kevin Schneider Named Interim Chief Executive Officer as Board Conducts Search for Permanent Successor
ATLANTA, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Stephen Waymire as the new administrator of the Iowa Lottery
Waymire, who has served on the Iowa Lottery’s executive team since 2022, has 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Des Moines Pol…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Jeremy Baker as Acting Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Jeremy Baker as Acting Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, re…
David Gale, Executive Director of NASPL, Announces Retirement
Letter from David: Serving as NASPL's Executive Director has been AMAZING!! If you had told me years ago that I would have the opportunity…
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been selected for induction into the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been elected for induction into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, courtesy of the…
Svenska Spel welcomes new chief people and culture officer, Katarina Borstedt
Katarina Borstedt to take up the position in September after a stint at air treatment and climate solutions supplier Munters.
Swedish gamb…
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Effective November 1, 20…
Aristocrat Interactive welcomes new COO
Daniel O’Donoghue has announced that he accepted a role at Aristocrat Interactive as the company’s new chief operating officer.
“I am very…
GLI promotes three executives to director roles in quality assurance and engineering
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (June 24, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named three new director-level promotions. Mary Sim has been…
Strategic America announces Matt Strawn as new CEO
For Immediate Release
Strategic America announces Matt Strawn as new CEO
Global lottery leader and brand strategi…
Intralot, Inc. appoints Rich Wheeler as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Athens, May 18, 2026
Bally’s Intralot S.A. is pleased to announce that it’s US Subsidiary, Intralot, Inc., has appointed Rich Wheeler as I…
Inspired Entertainment names Craig Wilson as new finance chief
New York-listed gaming supplier promotes from within for new CFO, as James Richardson steps down
Inspired Entertainment has named Craig Wi…
Alberta iGaming Corporation names Keene permanent chief executive
Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), two months ahead of the launch of the province’s regulate…
Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition
ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company…
Tony Balfour Appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Tony Balfour as the new Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board…