Sports
July 11, 2025
MGC Exec Todd Grossman Joins PrizePick as Director of Gaming Compliance
PrizePicks is taking a big step in bolstering its regulatory framework as they are bringing in Todd Grossman as the new director of gaming regulatory compliance. This aligns with the company’s vision and ambitions to further expand into the ever-changing North American gaming landscape. PrizePicks Appoints Todd Grossman Grossman brings extensive institutional knowledge gained through […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
ANJ Names Pauline Hot Director General as Rémi Lataste Exits
France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has enhanced its leadership with the appointment of a new director general. The one up to the task is Pauline Hot, who will replace the outgoing Rémi Lataste. Hot Becomes the Authority’s New Director General According to the ANJ’s official announcement, Hot is a former student of […]
Industry
July 3, 2025
Greyhound Racing Proponent Lord David Lipsey Passed Away at 77
Lord David Lipsey, one of the most prolific supporters of greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, has passed away, with many representatives of the betting and racing industries expressing their condolences to his family. A Lifetime of Passion for Greyhound Racing Having also made contributions to public life and journalism, Lipsey was best known by […]
Industry
July 1, 2025
xQc Reveals He’s Wagered Over $3.6B with Just a 10% Win Rate
In a recent livestream on Kick, popular online celebrity xQc has shared his gambling statistics, claiming he has lost more than $3.6 billion on wagers and has barely a 10% winning rate. xQc Shows His Gambling Losses xQc, whose real name is Félix Lengyel, is one of the most recognizable figures in the streaming world, […]
Casino
June 30, 2025
Hard Rock Executive Under Fire Due to Alleged Misdeeds
Hard Rock International has suspended its corporate senior vice president of casino and hotel operations, Alex Pariente, due to serious allegations claiming he violated the company’s policies. As the investigation continues, the executive has been temporarily suspended. Pariente Undermined Hard Rock’s Integrity Pariente was recently accused of having committed a variety of violations at […]
Industry
June 25, 2025
Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of Casino Regulator
Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission has appointed Toshiyuki Shimada as its new Secretary General, effective from July 1. He will succeed Takuya Sakaguchi, who has held the position since July 2023. Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada Casino Regulatory Commission Secretary General Shimada previously served as the regulator’s Deputy Secretary General and also has experience in Japan’s Ministry of Finance. […]
Industry
June 25, 2025
UKGC to Part Ways with Industry Forum Chair Nick Rust
Nick Rust, the chair of the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) Industry Forum, has decided to step down from his position. The authority thanked him for his contributions and wished him all the best. Rust Will Not Serve Another Term The UKGC clarified that Rust will serve the rest of his term but will not […]
Business
June 24, 2025
The Star Overhauls Team with Multiple Appointments
The Star Entertainment Group Limited, an Australian gaming giant, has unveiled major changes to its leadership team. The new appointments come amid continued regulatory and financial difficulties for the company. The Star Introduced Changes to Its Group Leadership In an ASX filing, The Star announced what it called a “series of executive management and subsidiary […]
Business
June 23, 2025
Light & Wonder’s Executive Vice President James Sottile to Retire
James Sottile, Light & Wonder’s Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary, will retire by the end of 2025. Susan Dawson, current Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, will take his place. James Sottile to Retire from Light & Wonder On June 16, 2025, Sottile notified the company of his decision to […]
Industry
June 19, 2025
ICRG picks Michael Soll as New President
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has announced that the outgoing president, Arthur Paikowsky, will be succeeded by Michael Soll, who will begin his mandate on July 7, 2025. ICRG Installs New President as Incumbent Takes Step Back Soll will be replacing the incumbent at the helm of the body that has achieved numerous […]
