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Industry
March 11, 2024
UKGC Adds Nine Members to Its Industry Forum
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled new additions to its Industry Forum. Announced in 2023, the forum will be made up of members of the gambling sector who will advise the regulator and provide it with important industry insights. In addition to Nick Rust, who was announced as chairman of the Industry Forum in […]
Industry
March 8, 2024
Fontainebleau Employees Enjoy New Spectacular Benefits
After unveiling its plans for the highly anticipated Oasis Pool Deck earlier in the week, the 67-story, vertically integrated luxury resort with deep roots in the seven-decade-year history of the Fontainebleau brand, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, has exciting news for its employees. Top Incentives Including Novel Benefits for Members Namely, all current and future “members,” as […]
Business
March 4, 2024
Former Bwin Executive Steven Cartigny Branches Out into Consulting
Steven Cartigny, former head of commercial at bwin, has announced the launch of his consultancy firm, Invixos, after more than seven years with the operator’s parent company, Entain. Cartigny’s decade of experience in the online iGaming industry and history of success should give the company a substantial headstart, allowing it to tap into gambling’s rapid […]
Business
March 4, 2024
Flutter Ready for Internal Changes Amid Lazzarato’s Departure
Global supplier of sports betting, gaming, and entertainment, Flutter Entertainment, has announced several internal changes ahead of David Lazzarato’s upcoming departure. Not Seeking Re-Election The company that offers sportsbooks, on-course bookmaking, broadcasting, daily fantasy sports, exchanges, business-to-business services, and editorial solutions has confirmed that Lazzarato will step down from the company’s board of directors during […]
Industry
March 1, 2024
NJDGE Announces Retirement of Director David Rebuck
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the retirement of the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), David L. Rebuck, at the end of 13 long years in the position. This turns him into the longest-serving director in the division’s history. In total, Rebuck has spent no less than 36 years […]
Business
March 1, 2024
Evolution Europe CCO Sjöberg Stepping Down After Garden Leave
Evolution Europe’s chief commercial officer, Björn Sjöberg, has ended his garden leave that extended over a period of six months, announcing he will step down from his current position in the next two weeks. “Time Flies When You Work Hard!” Sjöberg took it to his LinkedIn account to make the announcement. He started his statement […]
Business
February 29, 2024
Ex-Crown Boss James Packer Happy to Leave Stress of Job Behind Him
Packer gave his account of the past few years, speaking for the first time to a media outlet for at least several years, and since increasing scrutiny started into the business he is no longer a part of it. In an exclusive interview for The Nightly, Packer appeared relaxed, and drew some personal and professional […]
Business
February 29, 2024
Aristocrat Taps Company Veteran Matthew Primmer as CPO
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd has appointed Matthew Primmer as the company’s new Chief Product Officer. A well-seasoned industry veteran, Primmer will work with and report directly to Aristocrat CEO & managing director Trevor Croker. Aristocrat Trusts Its Senior People to Guide the Company Primmer’s appointment will see him help boost product strategy, develop new avenues for […]
Business
February 27, 2024
GiG Promotes Matejic to Fresh COO Position
Leading affiliate in the iGaming world that drives over 100,000 depositing players on a yearly basis, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) Media, has announced it has taken its plan to split its two businesses into two companies listed independently publicly a step further. Namely, GiG Media has completed its goal to create a new chief operating […]
Business
February 27, 2024
Mintzy Plays Poker Instead of Attending Barstool Event, to Portnoy’s Dismay
Ben “Mintzy” Mintz, a famous Barstool Sports representative, has found himself in hot water with his boss, Dave Portnoy. The reason the Barstool boss was unhappy with Mintzy was the latter man’s decision to attend a poker tournament instead of the Barstool Combine in Chicago. Mintz may have intended to travel to the event once […]