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Business
January 28, 2025
NY Gambling Regulator Adds Members to Gaming Facility Location Board
Major gaming and hospitality operators are looking forward to securing one out of three New York downstate casino licenses. While efforts to speed up the process have so far failed, a couple of fresh appointments announced by the New York State Gaming Commission may signal another push to expedite the process. New York Gaming Facility […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
NOGA Bids Farewell to Interim Director Eric Konings
The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA), a Dutch trade association for gambling providers, that strives for a well-regulated, attractive and safe online gambling market, announced that it will be parting ways with its acting director. Konings Will Not Extend His Term According to the NOGA’s announcement, Eric Konings, who has held the position of interim […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Kirk Hendrick to Resign as Nevada Gaming Regulator Chair
Kirk Hendrick, the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has announced his upcoming exit from the regulatory body. He confirmed that he would depart following the conclusion of the next legislative session. Kirk Hendrick to Exit the NGCB On January 22, Hendrick announced to all board staff that he would be resigning as […]
Business
January 21, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Appoints Mark Rutherford as Permanent CEO
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) named Mark Rutherford its permanent chief executive officer. According to his new position, Rutherford will be responsible for the upkeep of the island’s regulatory framework for gambling and medicinal cannabis while guaranteeing complete integrity and transparency for these sectors and protecting consumers as well as the island’s […]
Industry
January 21, 2025
RSI CIO Takes Leave from Company
Rush Street Interactive has announced the departure of its chief information officer, Einar Roosileht, confirming the move in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and a Form 8-K filing. RSI Bids Farewell to CIO Veteran He is leaving the company on amicable terms and as part of mutual consent to terminate his […]
Business
January 16, 2025
Kambi Names IR Expert Mattias Frithiof SVP of Investor Relations
Kambi Group, a leading B2B provider of sports betting services to gaming operators, has unveiled a major new addition to its leadership team. According to the company’s announcement, Mattias Frithiof will serve as its new senior vice president (SVP) of investor relations & sustainability. Frithiof Joined Kambi on January 16 Effective immediately, the appointment will […]
Industry
January 15, 2025
IC360 Names Former Betway Director Jon Russell as Senior Adviser
The leading integrity and compliance services provider within the regulated gaming industry, Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), has announced the appointment of Jon Russell, a former Betway Group director and past chair of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), as its newest senior adviser. Russell brings a wealth of expertise to the role, gained from nearly […]
Business
January 14, 2025
Betsson Management: Svensson & Saliba In, Jabin & Glasfors Out
Nasdaq Stockholm Large Cap-listed engaged owner of fast-growing companies in the online gaming industry, Betsson AB, has announced a series of changes in its group management team. Namely, the group with a bold ambition “to grow faster than the market, organically and through acquisitions” has selected two new roles to form part of management. The […]
Business
January 14, 2025
Digitain Malta Promotes from Within, Names Aida Vardanyan CEO
Digitain, an industry-leading iGaming software provider, has announced that Aida Vardanyan will step in as CEO of its Malta unit. In this position, she will be tasked with leading the business and continuing its success story. Digitain Promotes Vardanyan as CEO of Its Malta Unit As CEO of Malta, Vardanyan will oversee the company’s local […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Industry Saddened by Nico Jansen’s Passing, Launches Fundraised for His Family
The gaming industry was shaken by the recent passing of Nico Jansen, a prominent gaming personality known for his kindness. Representatives of various gambling companies and outlets were saddened and many expressed condolences to his family. Nico Jansen Has Passed Away Jansen had been a member of the gambling industry for over a decade. He […]