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Industry
November 14, 2023
US Gambling Industry Founding Father Steve Norton Passes Away
Steve Norton, a former casino executive and pioneer for the gambling industry in the United States, passed away at the age of 89. The gaming executive was the first one to oversee the operations of a gambling venue outside Nevada back in the 1980s. Norton was an experienced executive with a solid background after spending […]
Business
November 13, 2023
Bragg Gaming President and COO Gives Resignation Notice
NASDAQ-listed content-driven iGaming provider of technology that is catering to the needs of online and brick-and-mortar gaming operators with proprietary and exclusive content, Bragg Gaming Group Inc., has announced that it is getting ready to bid farewell to its current president and chief operating officer, Lara Falzon. At the end of last week, Falzon officially […]
Industry
November 8, 2023
UKGC Names Nick Rust as Industry Forum Chair
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the appointment of Nick Rust as the chairman of its Industry Forum. According to the regulator, Rust will step into the office in November and will serve an initial two-year term. The UKGC noted that its Industry Forum will be made up of members from the United […]
Business
November 8, 2023
Clarion Gaming Appoints Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes as ICE Ambassador
Clarion Gaming, the renowned organizer of international gaming events, has announced the addition of Karen Marcela Sierra-Hughes to its prestigious team of ICE Ambassadors. ICE Ambassador Sierra-Hughes Shapes Latin American Gaming Regulations with Expertise A highly respected Panamanian attorney with a Master’s degree in commercial law, Sierra-Hughes has been a driving force in the evolution […]
Business
November 7, 2023
Hard Rock Digital Names Arthur as Director of Product Operations
Hard Rock Digital, Hard Rock’s online casino and sports betting arm, has welcomed a new addition to its team. The one to join the company at this time is Martin Graham Arthur who will serve as the company’s new director of product operations. Joining a team of new and familiar faces, Arthur will now be […]
Business
November 6, 2023
Jennifer Barber to Step Down from NorthStar Gaming CFO Role
The owner and operator of NorthStarbets.ca, an online casino and sportsbook gaming platform in Ontario, NorthStar Gaming, unveiled future changes to its senior-level team. The company has announced that its current chief financial officer (CFO), Jennifer Barber, intends to step down from her role. The C-suite change is effective a month from now, starting from […]
Business
November 6, 2023
Pernille Holbøll Returns to Better Collective as Senior Director of AI Editorial Content
Pernille Holbøll, Better Collective’s former group branding and media senior director, has returned to the company in a newly created position. The experienced appointee joins the leading digital sports media group as senior director of AI editorial content & editorial innovation. Holbøll’s first time as a member of the company was in 2022 when she […]
Business
November 2, 2023
GiG Moves for Andrew Cochrane as Platform & Sportsbook CBO
The 2012-founded leading iGaming technology company that supplies products, services, and solutions to iGaming operators, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), has announced the appointment of ex-DraftKings and SBTech executive Andrew Cochrane as its new chief business officer for Platform & Sportsbook. The move, which will see the new CBO work together with Platform & Sportsbook’ recently […]
Industry
November 1, 2023
xQc Reveals Fascinating Details about His Livestreaming Contract and Gambling Deal
Leading internet personality Felix “xQc” recently dropped some jaw-dropping figures about his Kick livestreaming contract and Stake gambling deal. xQc’s comments garnered significant attention, revealing how much companies are willing to pay for an opportunity to reach his nearly 12 million followers. This discussion closely follows the livestreamer’s decision to quit gambling, significantly shifting his […]
Business
October 31, 2023
Entain Names Amanda Brown as Independent NED
Global gaming and sports betting leader Entain has reinforced its board with the appointment of Amanda Brown as an independent non-executive director (NED). The experienced appointee has years of experience in corporate leadership roles and is a valuable addition to the team. Brown will officially join the team on November 8, also becoming a member […]