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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, […]
Prediction Markets
July 9, 2026
Brian Quintenz, Ex-CFTC Chair Candidate, Joins Coalition for Prediction Markets
Brian Quintenz, who was nominated last year to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has taken on a new role in the prediction markets industry as the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) announced that he has joined the organization as a senior advisor. Quintenz Joins CPM As Senior Advisor The appointment brings another high-profile […]
Industry
July 3, 2026
Annie Knight Says Fiancé’s $30K Gambling Addiction Almost Ended Their Relationship
Adult star Annie Knight opened up about one of the toughest periods in her relationship with fiancé Henry Brayshaw, revealing that his gambling addiction almost caused their relationship to fall apart. Knight’s Partner Had Severe Gambling addiction According to Knight, her partner had relapsed into his addiction and had spent almost $30,000 on gambling. She […]
Industry
June 29, 2026
UKGC to Part Ways with Executive Director of Policy and Research Tim Miller
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it will be parting ways with its executive director of policy and research, Tim Miller. He will leave the commission later this year, providing it with ample time to appoint a successor. Miller to Exit the UKGC After 10 Years On June 29, the UKGC announced that its […]
Business
June 23, 2026
Digitain Hires Dario Jurčić to Head up Strategy for Europe & Africa
Digitain has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Dario Jurčić as chief commercial officer for Europe and Africa, in a bid to increase its footprint in regulated markets and accelerate its expansion in emerging regions. New Leadership Set to Drive Digitain’s International Expansion Push The company, which provides sportsbook and iGaming technology […]