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August 11, 2026
Mohegan Names Kristi Hanney as VP, Deputy General Counsel
Tribal gaming giant Mohegan has announced the appointment of a new vice president, deputy general counsel. The one up to the task is the experienced Kristi Hanney, who has served the company’s legal team for years. Hanney to Become VP, Deputy General Counsel Hanney joined the Mohegan family in 2022 when she was named senior […]
Industry
August 11, 2026
Mark Scheinberg, Co-Founder of PokerStars, Is Selling His Yacht for $152M
It’s not uncommon for billionaires to own and sell mega yachts, and the co-founder of PokerStars, Mark Scheinberg, is no exception to this, as the 52-year-old businessman is currently selling his 242-foot boat called Synthesis for over $152 million. Scheinberg Lists His Yacht for Sale The Synthesis has been in Scheinberg’s possession since 2021, when […]
Business
August 10, 2026
Former FanDuel CEO Amy Howe’s Exit Deal Is Worth Tens of Millions
Amy Howe, the former FanDuel CEO, left the company in May after being at its helm for five years. However, she would receive much more from her exit deal than previously reported, as she walks away from the company with a potential $21.2 million package. New Data Shows Howe’s Exit Package Could Be Over $21 […]
Industry
August 10, 2026
Tribal Regulator Left Powerless Without Proper Leadership
The USA’s National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) is now entering its seventh month without a chairperson, undermining its efforts to oversee the tribal gambling space. With some deals involving tribal properties now left hanging due to the lack of leadership, some fear that Washington may be deliberately delaying the appointment of a new chair to […]
Business
August 5, 2026
Flutter Names New Group CEO Ahead of Q2 Report
Online gaming and betting leader Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer. As Peter Jackson prepares to step down from the role next month, Dan Taylor has been named as his successor. Taylor to Step into the Office in October According to the announcement, Jackson will step down from the […]
Business
August 4, 2026
Scientific Games Names Schneider Interim CEO as McHugh Prepares to Step Down
Scientific Games announced that it is on the lookout for a new CEO ahead of the retirement of its current one. This comes several months after the company parted ways with its previous CFO. Schneider Temporarily Takes the Reins On August 3, Scientific Games confirmed that Pat McHugh, the company’s current chief executive officer, is […]
Business
August 3, 2026
Continent 8 Welcomes Mike Small as CEO, Michael Tobin Becomes Chair
Leading online gaming and betting IT solutions provider Continent 8 Technologies announced major leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CEO. This comes as the company’s founder, Michael Tobin, decided to step down from the chief executive seat after 28 years in the position. Continent 8 to Welcome a New CEO for the First […]
Industry
July 29, 2026
DCMS Senior Leader Sarah Fox Joins UKGC as Policy and Research Head
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to join its executive team. The one up to the task is Sarah Fox, who has been seconded from the DCMS to lead the UKGC’s Policy and Research and Statistics functions, as well […]
Business
July 21, 2026
Entain Parts Ways with CMO Charlotte Emery
Entain is parting ways with its chief marketing officer, Charlotte Emery, putting an end to her time with the company after two years in the position. The company is now on the lookout for her successor. Emery Exits Entain After Two Years According to reports, Emery’s exit from the CMO position was mutually agreed by […]
Business
July 15, 2026
DubClub Taps Ex-DraftKings Leader Ed Silva as CEO
DubClub, a company creating a space where sports handicappers and fans can mingle and win together, has appointed a former DraftKings leader as its CEO. The one up to the task is Ed Silva, who spent ten years with the leading operator. DraftKings Heavyweight Joins DubClub Silva served DraftKings for roughly a decade, occupying positions, […]