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Business
December 17, 2025
Andrew Catterall to Head PointsBet, CEO Sam Swanell Steps Down
Australian betting company PointsBet Holdings unveiled the appointment of the experienced Andrew Catterall as the company’s new chief executive officer. Catterall, who is currently serving as CEO for PointsBet Australia, will replace the outgoing group CEO, Sam Swanell. Catterall Led the Australian Division for Years According to the announcement, Catterall will step into the office […]
Business
December 16, 2025
The Star Entertainment Group’s CEO Steps Down
The Star Entertainment Group Limited, an Australian casino and hospitality business, announced major leadership changes, including the departure of its group chief executive officer. The company is already on the lookout for a successor. McCann Exits, Mathieson Assumes Additional Responsibilities According to the announcement, Steve McCann is stepping down as The Star’s group CEO and […]
Industry
December 12, 2025
Sports Betting Alliance Onboards Industry Heavyweight Joe Maloney as President & CEO
The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA), a body championing safe and responsible sports betting in the US, announced the appointment of a new president and CEO. According to the alliance, this leadership shift comes at a “crucial time” for the industry. Joe Maloney Joins as President & CEO According to the SBA’s announcement, Joe Maloney has […]
Business
December 12, 2025
PMU Onboard Transformation Expert Cyrille Giraudat as CEO
Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), France’s horseracing monopoly, has undergone a change in leadership. According to a recent announcement, the French company has welcomed the experienced Cyrille Giraudat as its new chief executive officer. Giraudat to Head PMU On December 10, PMU confirmed the addition of Giraudat as its new CEO, saying that the Ministry of […]
Industry
December 11, 2025
Spelinspektionen Member to Chair Group of Copenhagen
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority/SGA), announced that its match-fixing coordinator, Samuel Wahlberg, has been named chair of the Group of Copenhagen, an anti-match-fixing body. Wahlberg Named Chair of Group of Copenhagen Wahlberg, who’s a longtime expert on match-fixing, has been elected as the new chairman of the Group of Copenhagen, according to the […]
Business
December 11, 2025
Entain Parts Ways with CFO Rob Wood, Welcomes Michael Snape
Global sports betting and gaming giant Entain has unveiled major leadership changes due to the departure of Rob Wood, its group chief financial officer and group deputy CEO. The company acknowledged Wood’s incredible contributions and wished him all the best. Rob Wood Exits Entain After 13 Years According to Entain’s announcement, Wood will depart the […]
Business
December 10, 2025
Nate Ravitz Takes Helm at theScore as Penn Transitions Away from ESPN Bet
Penn Interactive has turned to a seasoned name in sports media as it reshapes its digital portfolio, appointing longtime ESPN executive Nate Ravitz to head theScore. His expertise comes at a pivotal time for Penn, which is reassessing its operations after giving up its costly ESPN Bet partnership and refocusing on its core verticals. The […]
Business
December 9, 2025
Flutter Brazil Appoints New CEO & Chair
Flutter Entertainment unveiled major leadership changes in Brazil, labeling them as shifts marking a “new chapter” in the company’s history. These included new CEO and chair appointments that will align Flutter Brazil with the broader business’s ethos. Studart Joins as Chair, Monte Named CEO In its announcement on LinkedIn, Flutter Brazil confirmed João Studart as […]
Business
December 9, 2025
NorthStar Gaming Appoints New CEO & Chair Following Moskowitz’s Exit
Canadian gambling and sports betting company NorthStar Gaming Holdings announced major leadership changes due to the departure of its chief executive officer and chair, Michael Moskowitz. The company unveiled two new appointments to fill in the gaps left by his exit. Moskowitz Departs, Goodman Named Interim CEO According to NorthStar Gaming’s announcement. Moskowitz is no […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
Ducky Bhai Talks After Release on Bail in Gambling and Money Laundering Case
Pakistani YouTuber Saad Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has issued a public apology following his release on bail in connection with an investigation into gambling apps and alleged money laundering. In a video uploaded to his channel, he addressed the concerns related to his arrest, explained the intentions behind his content, and apologized to […]