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Industry
January 13, 2023
Singapore Actor Investigated for Promoting Illegal Gambling
An actor in Singapore is under investigation for an alleged breach of the Gambling Control Act by promoting an illegal gambling website in three video commercials. Gambling with Unlicensed Operators Terence Cao, 55, participated in various roles in the three video commercials and all of his roles silently promoted the excitement and fun derived from […]
Esports
January 13, 2023
Bayes Esports Names York Scheunemann Chief Operations Officer
The company expanded its C-Level management team on Friday, by bringing in an industry expert with decades of experience. Bayes Esports Strengthens C-Level Team In his new position as COO, Scheunemann will play a pivotal role in Bayes Esports’ growth on a global scale within the esports industry. He will be responsible for the company’s […]
Industry
January 13, 2023
AGEM Designates New President and Officers
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), a Las Vegas-based non-profit international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming equipment and content, announced a handful of new additions to its team. Parente Named President of the AGEM As outlined by the AGEM, Robert Parente will be joining the association as its new president. […]
Sports
January 13, 2023
Wheelchair Tennis Player Venter Accepted ITIA Suspension
Mariska Venter, a 26-year-old wheelchair tennis player from South Africa, has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension for violating the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA)’s anti-doping program. Provisional Suspension Venter, who is currently ranked 36 by the ITF, accepted a provisional suspension effective December 13, 2022, and will be ineligible to participate in or attend any […]
Industry
January 12, 2023
Robert Chvátal Steps In as Allwyn UK CEO
The multi-national lottery operator has been extremely busy in the past several months, balancing its latest high-profile acquisition with its upcoming UK responsibilities. Chvátal will focus the company’s efforts on the island nation, hopefully allowing Allwyn UK to complete its 2023 goals on time and without any significant setbacks. The UK Remains Allwyn’s Current Priority […]
Industry
January 11, 2023
Michael Ahearne Leaves GiG Board of Directors
Michael Ahearne’s resignation is with immediate effect as he will be focusing on his job as CEO of SkyCity Entertainment Group. Michael Ahearne Joined the GiG Board After the Company Acquired Sportnco Michael Ahearne has been part of the board of directors of iGaming company GiG since April 1, 2022, when the company finalized its […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
ComeOn Promotes Sherwin Jarvand to Chief Data Officer
ComeOn Group has strengthened its leadership team with the addition of Sherwin Jarvand as chief data officer. In his new position, Jarvand will lead the company’s data strategy. ComeOn Promotes from Within ComeOn Group expanded its C-suite with the promotion of Jarvand to chief data officer. The worker is already well-familiar with the company’s team, […]
Industry
January 10, 2023
Continent 8 Adds Two New Regional Sales Directors
Continent 8 Technologies, a provider of managed hosting, connectivity, cloud and security solutions, has reinforced its commercial team with two new regional sales directors. The ones joining the company are Randy J. Alessio and Nigel Renouf, both of whom have significant experience in the finance field. Alessio and Renouf Join as Regional Sales Directors In […]
Lottery
January 9, 2023
UK’s Lottery-Next Operator Allwyn Appoints Kerry Parkin
Global lottery group Allwyn continued with its preparations to assume management of the UK National Lottery by expanding its senior team with the appointment of Kerry Parkin as Global Communications Director. Becoming Part of Allwyn’s Extraordinary Story Parkin announced her new role via LinkedIn, excited to join Allwyn and its team during times of global […]
Industry
January 9, 2023
Damian Mathews Resigns as EGG’s CFO and COO
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG), a full-stack esports and online betting company, saw Damian Mathews resign from the positions of chief financial officer and chief operating officer. A temporary replacement CFO was appointed until a suitable successor is found. Mathews Will Remain a Director Esports Entertainment Group emphasized that Mathews’ departure was not caused by an […]