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Allwyn backs new National Lottery CEO as ‘right leader’ despite MP’s criticism
Allwyn has backed Phil Walker as its UK business faces scrutiny over his appointment and a challenging market outlook.
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Tournier appointed interim head of EGBA as Haijer stands down
Tournier, currently a senior director with the association, will assume the interim secretary general role from next Tuesday, 1 September The post Tournier appointed interim head of EGBA as Haijer stands down appeared first on NEXT.io.
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EGBA Names Tournier Interim Secretary General
Leadership Change At EGBA The European Gaming and Betting Association announced on 27 August 2026 that Maarten Haijer is stepping… The post EGBA Names Tournier Interim Secretary General appeared first on iGaming Express.
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PhilWeb names Lance Gokongwei as its new Chairman of the Board
Philippines business tycoon Lance Gokongwei has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of online gaming platform provider PhilWeb […]
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CEO Yduqs atribui queda em matrículas a apostas, mas dados da própria empresa e arrecadação contradizem
Em reportagem do VALOR, Rossano Marques culpa “bets” por menor procura em cursos na Copa do Mundo de 2026, mas dados de GGR, arrecadação federal e Índice Blask não sustentam tese de desvio de renda para apostas esportivas no mundial em mais um FactCheck BNLData The post CEO Yduqs atribui queda em matrículas a apostas,…
Read summary →Simply Sportingtech: How To Build Competitive Advantage In Increasingly Complex Markets
It’s almost two decades since Sportingtech CEO Tom Ustunel–a charismatic Kingston-upon-Thames native–first entered iGaming as a Senior Product Manager at Rank Interactive.... Read More...
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Simplemente Sportingtech: Cómo Construir Ventaja Competitiva en Mercados Cada Vez Más Complejos
Han pasado casi dos décadas desde que el CEO de Sportingtech, Tom Ustunel —un carismático nativo de Kingston upon Thames— se incorporó... Leer más... La entrada Simplemente Sportingtech: Cómo Construir Ventaja Competitiva en Mercados Cada Vez Más Complejos se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Games Valley appoints former Aristocrat and Pariplay exec as first director of Americas
Leading content aggregator Games Valley has once again strengthened its team, this time with the appointment of former Aristocrat Interactive and Pariplay executive Jorge L Morales as the company’s first director of Americas. The appointment marks another important milestone in Games Valley’s growth strategy as the co…
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How to get hired by a top employer: Insights from RedCore
Iryna Teut, Head of HR at RedCore
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MPs question Phil Walker’s appointment as Allwyn UK interim CEO
The letter asks what weight the regulator gave to Walker’s William Hill record and his non-executive seat at… The post MPs question Phil Walker’s appointment as Allwyn UK interim CEO appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
Read summary →Allwyn Lottery Appointment Faces Scrutiny
Allwyn Names Interim Chief Executive Allwyn UK has appointed Phil Walker as interim chief executive of the National Lottery, replacing… The post Allwyn Lottery Appointment Faces Scrutiny appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BOYLE Sports Joins Nottingham Forest
BOYLE Sports Gains City Ground Presence BOYLE Sports has entered into a new partnership with Nottingham Forest, becoming an Official Betting… The post BOYLE Sports Joins Nottingham Forest appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Romania removes ONJN president Soare, appoints Valentin-Ioan Tomescu
The change was made by the decision of a caretaker prime minister, just over three weeks after anti-corruption… The post Romania removes ONJN president Soare, appoints Valentin-Ioan Tomescu appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Interblock Gaming appoints Kristin Bisignano as Chief People & Culture Officer
Bisignano brings more than 20 years of experience in people leadership Interblock Gaming has appointed Kristin Bisignano as Chief People & Culture Officer, a pivotal moment as the company looks to evolve its Human Resources function into a true People & Culture organisation. Bisignano brings more than 20 years of expe…
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iGaming AFRIKA Announced as Official Gold Media Partner of the CEOs Forum 2026
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) is pleased to announce iGaming AFRIKA as an Official Gold Media Partner of the CEOs Forum 2026: The Black Table – Leading Africa with Intention, taking place from 1–4 September 2026 at Zimbali Coastal Resort KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The partnership brings one of Af…
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Flutter appoints Seema Padman as General Manager in India
Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Seema Padman as the General Manager of the company’s IT hub in Hyderabad, India. On August 19, 2026, Padman was named to manage Hyderabad’s Global Capacity Centre (GGC), which was first opened in 2024 and currently operates as a $3.5 million-worth hub that employs…
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Andria Vidler steps down from Allwyn UK CEO role
On August 19, 2026, Allwyn UK announced that Andria Vidler is set to step down from her position as CEO on September 7, 2026, after serving in the role since October 2023. Vidler stepped into the role at the time when the company was awarded the Fourth National Lottery license and consequently managed Allwyn’s transit…
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Allwyn UK names Phil Walker interim CEO following Andria Vidler's departure
Fourth Licence transition completed
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NEXTPredict adds major names to New York summit
NEXTPredict has expanded the speaker line-up for its Prediction Markets Summit, taking place in New York on October 22-23, with seven new names joining more than 50 confirmed speakers. The latest additions span trading platforms, forecasting, regulation, digital assets, public policy and national media, as NEXTPredict…
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UK National Lottery operator names Ex-William Hill and 888 executive as interim CEO
Phil Walker will step in to replace Andria Vidler, as Allwyn continues its renewal of the UK National Lottery. UK.- Allwyn UK, the operator of the British National Lottery, has announced the appointment of Phil Walker as interim chief executive officer (CEO). The appointment will take effect from September 7. Walker w…
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Allwyn UK CEO Departs, Phil Walker Appointed as Interim CEO
Allwyn Entertainment Limited (Allwyn UK) has announced changes to its leadership, confirming Andria Vidler’s departure from the CEO role. The company added that Phil Walker has been appointed as her successor on an interim basis. Allwyn UK Welcomes a New CEO on an Interim Basis In its announcement, Allwyn UK said that…
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Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker as interim CEO as Andria Vidler steps down
The leadership change marks the end of the Fourth Licence’s initial infrastructure phase and the start of a… The post Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker as interim CEO as Andria Vidler steps down appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Allwyn UK Names Interim Chief Executive
Vidler Exits After Lottery Licence Transition Allwyn UK said Andria Vidler is stepping down as chief executive after leading the… The post Allwyn UK Names Interim Chief Executive appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Allwyn UK names Phil Walker interim CEO as Vidler steps down
The former 888 executive's appointment will take effect from 7 September The post Allwyn UK names Phil Walker interim CEO as Vidler steps down appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Allwyn UK CEO steps down as industry veteran Phil Walker takes over as interim
Allwyn UK has announced a change at the top, with former William Hill executive Phil Walker stepping into the interim CEO role.
Read summary →NorthStar Gaming Appoints Corey Goodman CEO
NorthStar Gaming Reshapes Its Executive Team NorthStar Gaming Holdings has appointed interim chief executive officer Corey Goodman as its permanent… The post NorthStar Gaming Appoints Corey Goodman CEO appeared first on iGaming Express.
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RGB appoints veteran Macau casino executive Kelvin Tan as director
Malaysian distributor RGB International Bhd has appointed Sands executive Kelvin Tan Hai Ching as an independent non-executive director, effective immediately. […]
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NorthStar Gaming Names Corey Goodman as Permanent CEO
NorthStar Gaming Holdings announced a major C-suite change, appointing its interim chief executive officer, Corey Goodman, as its permanent CEO. The company said that it reached this decision after Goodman proved his mettle by leading the business through a period of financial and operational stabilization. The compan…
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Veikkaus deputy CEO to leave ahead of Finland’s 2027 market opening
Velipekka Nummikoski to leave Aug. 31
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NorthStar appoints Goodman as permanent CEO as CFO departs
The appointment follows an eight-month period during which Goodman acted as interim CEO The post NorthStar appoints Goodman as permanent CEO as CFO departs appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Chris Armes named Executive VP of Veikkaus’ Gaming Technologies
Finnish state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus announced the appointment of Chris Armes as the Executive Vice President of Gaming Technologies and a member of the company’s Executive Team on August 17, 2026. The appointment comes in time for Finland’s liberalization of the gambling industry, with Armes expected to step …
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Gambling.com Appoints Shaun Wallace to Safer Gambling Role
Gambling.com has appointed television personality Shaun Wallace as its first Head of Smarter Gambling, a newly created role focused on the company’s... Read More...
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Veikkaus deputy CEO to depart, while new VP for Gaming Technologies comes on board
Velipekka Nummikoski has been at Finland’s state-owned gambling operator for 14 years. Finland.- It’s been announced that Veikkaus deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski is to leave his position after 14 years at Finland’s state-owned gambling operator. He will depart on August 31 as the operator prepares for the opening of …
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DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic advisor to aid global growth
Philippines online gaming giant DigiPlus has appointed global CEO advisory firm Teneo as its strategic advisor as it continues to […]
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Fiona Power joins The Unit as Chief Commercial Officer
Betting and casino product developer The Unit has named the seasoned gaming executive Fiona Power as its new Chief Commercial Officer to support ongoing international expansion. The post Fiona Power joins The Unit as Chief Commercial Officer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Veikkaus appoints Chris Armes as executive VP of Gaming Technologies
Armes boasts an extensive career, having been a force behind Scientific Games' (now Light & Wonder) integration of NYX Gaming Group in 2018.
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Regulación y tecnología: así ve Meridianbet el futuro del juego online en Perú
Miguel Ángel Zamora Díaz, CEO de Meridian Gaming Perú, analiza el presente y futuro del mercado de juego online en Perú, especialmente... Leer más... La entrada Regulación y tecnología: así ve Meridianbet el futuro del juego online en Perú se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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SiGMA joins SOFTSWISS-backed Tech Race Summit as media partner
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Read summary →Nummikoski calls time as Veikkaus Oy Deputy CEO
Velipekka Nummikoski will leave Veikkaus after 14 years, ending an executive tenure within the leadership ranks of Finland’s state-owned gambling firm. Veikkaus’ Deputy Chief Executive Officer joined the gambling monopoly before the establishment of the current Veikkaus and will leave as the state-owned operator prepa…
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Sideline Moves: Cadillac F1 names former Alpine chief as boss
Welcome to Sideline Moves, Insider Sport’s weekly roundup spotlighting the key moves that are shaping the business of sport. Cadillac has made a change at the top of its F1 operation, appointing Marcin Budkowski as team principal, while Xavi Hernández has taken charge of the Netherlands. Elsewhere, WTA Ventures has ad…
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SiGMA brings global reach to SOFTSWISS-backed Tech Race Summit
SiGMA has been named media partner for the inaugural SOFTSWISS-backed Tech Race Summit, set to take place on September 10 in Warsaw. Press release.- Tech Race Summit has announced SiGMA as its media partner for the inaugural event taking place on September 10 in Warsaw. By supporting the Summit, SiGMA joins an initiat…
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Rank CEO explains rationale behind nine Mecca Bingo closures in FY26
Eight of the closures came in a June 2026 wave, with one having taken place in November 2025 The post Rank CEO explains rationale behind nine Mecca Bingo closures in FY26 appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Nicky Jam joins 1win VIP community in move to boost LATAM presence
Global music icon Nicky Jam unveiled his new 1win VIP status on social media after receiving an exclusive champion’s ring, marking the next chapter in his partnership with the global entertainment platform. The post Nicky Jam joins 1win VIP community in move to boost LATAM presence first appeared on Asia Gaming News |…
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Entain leaves door open to further portfolio changes after CEE exit
CEO Stella David was quick to reassure investors that there is “no fire sale taking place here” The post Entain leaves door open to further portfolio changes after CEE exit appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Aloplay appoints Alon Eshed as Chief Commercial Officer to drive next phase of growth
Appointment strengthens Aloplay’s commercial leadership Aloplay, the end-to-end B2B iGaming technology provider, has appointed Alon Eshed as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The appointment marks the company’s next stage of growth as it accelerates international expansion and scales the commercial organisation behind i…
Read summary →Veikkaus Deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski to Step Down
Leadership Change at Finland’s State Gambling Operator Velipekka Nummikoski is leaving Veikkaus after 14 years with the Finnish gambling operator.… The post Veikkaus Deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski to Step Down appeared first on iGaming Express.
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1win welcomes Nicky Jam to VIP community, strengthening its connection with Latam audiences
1win welcomed global reggaeton star Nicky Jam to its 1win VIP community, adding one of Latin music’s most recognisable names to its growing circle of high-profile members. Global music icon Nicky Jam unveiled his new 1win VIP status on social media after receiving an exclusive champion’s ring, marking the next chapter…
Read summary →Vicky Foxcroft named as the UK’s new Gambling Minister
Member of Parliament for Lewisham North, Vicky Foxcroft, has been appointed as the newest Gambling Minister in the United Kingdom, replacing former Minister Baroness Fiona Twycross, who had served in the role since 2024. Although neither the government nor the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) has offici…
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W Macau appoints Sammy King as general manager
W Macau – Studio City has appointed hospitality veteran Sammy King as general manager to oversee hotel operations and business performance. The post W Macau appoints Sammy King as general manager first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Kangwon Land nominates former Korean Army commander Kim Do-gyun as long-awaited permanent CEO
South Korea’s Kangwon Land has nominated former Capital Defense Commander Kim Do-gyun as its new Chief Executive Officer, subject to […]
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Vicky Foxcroft Named Britain’s New Gambling Minister
Vicky Foxcroft MP has been appointed parliamentary under-secretary of state for Museums, Heritage, Gambling and Lords Minister and will now be responsible for the oversight of gambling policy within the British government. She takes over from Baroness Twycross, who had held the position since 2024. Foxcroft has repres…
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Global Gaming Women names 2026 Patty Becker Pay It Forward Award winners
Annual Kick Up Your Heels set for Sept. 30
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Vicky Foxcroft confirmed as new UK gambling minister
Foxcroft will replace Baroness Fiona Twycross in Andy Burnham’s administration, becoming the ninth UK gambling minister in six years. UK.- Labour MP Vicky Foxcroft has been appointed to the role of UK gambling minister in the administration of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. While it initially seemed that Baroness Fi…
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1win welcomes Nicky Jam to VIP community to improve LATAM connection
1win welcomed global reggaeton star Nicky Jam to its 1win VIP community, adding one of Latin music’s most recognizable names to its growing circle of high-profile members. Global music icon Nicky Jam unveiled his new 1win VIP status on social media after receiving an exclusive champion’s ring, marking the next chapter…
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Velipekka Nummikoski steps down from Veikkaus after 14 years
Former CEO has been replaced by Olli Sarekoski Velipekka Nummikoski is leaving Veikkaus after 14 years of service. Nummikoski has worked at Veikkaus since 2012. He started as the CEO of the Finnish Slot Machine Association and, from 2017 onwards, served as the Deputy CEO of Veikkaus. In this position, he was responsib…
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Vicky Foxcroft appointed as new Gambling Minister
Foxcroft's has previously voted in favour of reforming high-street gambling venues. She also supported the introduction of the statutory levy and called for gambling ads during live sports to be banned.
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