Business
July 2, 2024
Kurt Freedlund Joins GLI as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has appointed lottery specialist Kurt D. Freedlund as the company’s senior lottery solutions account executive. In this position, he will provide strategic direction and advisory services to GLI’s lottery customers, concentrating on product innovation, operational modernization, governance, strategic planning, procurement optimization, and business analysis. Angela Wong Praises Kurt Freedlund’s Lottery Expertise […]
Business
July 1, 2024
Werner Becher to Succeed Kristian Nylén as Kambi’s CEO
Kambi Group has appointed Werner Becher, an experienced gambling industry veteran, as its new chief executive officer. Set to replace the outgoing Kristian Nylén in late July, Becher will bring a wealth of experience, setting Kambi up for future success. The appointee is an industry powerhouse who has formerly served a variety of noteworthy companies. […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Rivalry Parts Ways with Nearly 30 Employees
Earlier this year, Rivalry, the globally licensed sportsbook and industry underdog built to revolutionize the betting and entertainment sector, announced its intention to continue growing by securing new business-to-business (B2B) licenses and expanding its crypto options. The move signaled the company’s plan for expansion and the scaling up of its operations. Yet, in an unexpected […]
Business
June 28, 2024
GiG Names Christian Uhrenholt as Gentoo Media CFO
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), the leading technology company that supplies iGaming operators with solutions, services and products, strengthened its affiliate business with the addition of Christian Uhrenholt. On Friday, the company announced it appointed the executive with extensive experience to the role of chief financial officer (CFO) of Gentoo Media, its successful affiliate business. The […]
Business
June 28, 2024
Entain UK Names Industry Heavyweight Charlotte Emery as CMO
Entain has appointed industry heavyweight Charlotte Emery as the new chief marketing officer of its UK business. In this position, she will be responsible for the brand’s marketing amid a transformational period. As mentioned, Emery is no stranger to the gambling industry, having already spent some four years at the British gambling giant William Hill. […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
Reiner Moser to Chair Germany’s Gambling Regulator GGL
Baden-Württemberg official Reiner Moser will take over as chair of the board of directors at Germany’s gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), starting 1 July 2024. Moser, currently the head of a department in the Ministry of the Interior for digitization and local government, will replace the outgoing chair, state secretary Udo Götze. […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Christopher Hebert Becomes LGCB’s First African American Chairman
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has welcomed Christopher Hebert as its new chairman. Appointed by Governor Jeff Landry, Hebert is a long-time state assistant attorney general whose experience makes him a perfect successor to Ronnie Johns. Johns, for context, is set to retire on June 30, following almost four decades of public service. Herbert, […]
Business
June 24, 2024
Experienced Media Executive Jordan Gnat Joins Dreamcraft Ventures
Jordan Gnat, a sports media and gaming executive, has joined Dreamcraft Ventures as a limited partner. This marks an important step in Dreamcraft’s growth as part of the Venture Partner Network, which invests in early-stage startups that are typically at the pre-seed or seed stage in B2B SaaS, Digital Entertainment and FinTech sectors. Jordan Gnat […]
Business
June 21, 2024
Genius Sports Appoints Chair and Director, David Levy Takes Advisory Role
Sports data, tech and broadcasting specialist Genius Sports announced changes to its board, including the appointment of an industry heavyweight as chair and the transfer of ex-chair Levy to and advisory role. In addition, the company will welcome a new independent director. According to Genius Sports, its board will now be chaired by Kenneth […]
Business
June 20, 2024
Tipico Names Hefer CEO as Baca Takes over as Supervisory Board Chair
German sports betting provider Tipico has named Axel Hefer as its new chief executive officer. In this position, Herfer will succeed Joachim Baca who will now take over as chairman of the supervisory board instead. Baca has led Tipico for the last eight years, playing a crucial role in the company’s growth into a sports […]
