Business
January 14, 2026
Carl Ejlertsson Resigns as Octoplay CEO, Ralitsa Georgieva Takes Over
Carl Ejlertsson, the founder of online casino games specialist Octoplay, announced that he will be stepping down as CEO. However, he will still remain on board, now focusing on the creative side of the business instead. Ejlertsson “Gets Back to What He Loves” In a post on LinkedIn, Ejlertsson reflected on how far Octoplay has […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Mohegan Taps Guy Greene as New CMO for Digital Division
Mohegan has brought on Guy Greene as the company’s new chief marketing officer for its iGaming division, Mohegan Digital. Guy Greene Joins Mohegan Digital as CMO at Time of Rapid Expansion Greene has been hand-picked by the company to help spearhead efforts in the vertical, which involves an increasingly diverse selection of markets and games […]
Insider
January 13, 2026
Games Valley’s Ariel Reem: “Simply Offering Games is No Longer Enough”
In December, aggregation platform Games Valley appointed experienced iGaming executive Ariel Reem as its new CEO. A few months into the job, Reem spoke exclusively with Gambling News about the changing role of aggregators, Brazil’s first year as a regulated market, and the challenges facing operators in 2026. Q: You were recently appointed CEO of […]
Casino
January 13, 2026
Mary J. Blige Announces First Las Vegas Residency
Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Mary J. Blige is getting ready to bring her legendary talent to Las Vegas for the first time. On Monday, January 12, the “Be Without You” singer announced her debut Vegas residency, Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story, at Dolby Live at Park MGM, set for May and July. “Something […]
Business
January 12, 2026
Wynn Resorts Appoints Finance Heavyweight as Chief Financial Officer
Casino and hospitality giant Wynn Resorts announced on January 9 that Craig Jeffrey Fullalove will succeed Julie Cameron-Doe as the company’s chief financial officer. Fullalove will step into the office in the middle of 2026 and will be tasked with taking care of the company’s financial matters. Wynn Adds Finance Powerhouse as CFO According to […]
Business
January 9, 2026
Zitro Welcomes Michael Bauer as Digital CEO Ahead of ICE Barcelona
Zitro, a leading B2B provider of content to the gaming industry, has unveiled a new leadership addition just in time for ICE Barcelona, one of the world’s largest gaming industry trade fairs. According to the company’s announcement, the experienced Michael Bauer has joined its team as chief executive officer of the Zitro Digital division. Zitro […]
Business
January 7, 2026
Sportradar Adds Edo Haitin as SVP iGaming Ahead of ICE Barcelona
Sportradar, the world’s leading sports technology company, announced the addition of the experienced Edo Haitin as its new executive vice president of iGaming. In his new position, Haitin will support the company’s growth as it enters 2026. Sportradar Invited Industry Enthusiasts to Meet Haitin at ICE Barcelona In its official announcement on LinkedIn, Sportradar announced […]
Business
January 6, 2026
Rank Group Faces Another Leadership Shift as CEO O’Reilly Steps Aside
Rank Group is preparing for a significant leadership transition, as its long-standing CEO, John O’Reilly, has announced his intention to step away from the role later this month. This development marks the end of an eventful chapter in the company’s history. O’Reilly oversaw transformation efforts that helped Rank Group regain its footing and achieve substantial […]
Business
January 6, 2026
PENN Doubles Down on Digital Strategy with Leadership Overhaul
PENN Entertainment is revamping its management team as it enters 2026, marking another decisive step in the company’s broader recalibration. These shifts follow a turbulent period for its digital betting ambitions after the failure of the ESPN Bet project. The new changes signal a sharper focus on efficiency, tighter integration between retail and online operations, […]
Industry
January 6, 2026
Harold Monteau, Former Chairman of the NIGC, Passes Away at 72
Former National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) Chairman Harold Monteau, who was a major figure in the establishment of the regulatory agency, passed away last week, on December 27, at the age of 72, at his home on the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. The NICG and Chippewa Cree Tribe Say Farewell to Monteau In an […]
