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Bally’s CFO to Resign as Liquidity Worries Mount
Executive Changes Amid Bally’s Financial Uncertainty Bally’s Corporation is searching for a new chief financial officer after Mira Mircheva announced her… The post Bally’s CFO to Resign as Liquidity Worries Mount appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bally’s Corporation CFO resigns amid uncertainty of company’s future
Bally’s Corporation is on the hunt for a new C-suite member, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mira Mircheva, has announced her intention to resign. The company stated that Mircheva is leaving her role due to “personal reasons”. It comes amid liquidity concerns at the US-based gambling giant, wh…
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The outsider advantage: Viewing iGaming through a different lens
In this latest edition of the Female Founder's column, Viktoriia Grygorenko, CEO of the Playa, explains why entering iGaming as an outsider gave her a powerful advantage.
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Bally’s Corporation announces CFO transition and commences search for permanent successor
Bally’s appoints gaming industry veteran and President, George Papanier, to serve as interim CFO Bally’s Corporation’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mira Mircheva, has notified the Company of her intent to resign her positions of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mircheva is…
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Interblock appoints Marco Balliano as COO and President, EMEA
Balliano joins from Haier Europe Group, where he was General Manager of the Food Preparation and Built-In Business Unit Interblock has appointed Marco Balliano as Chief Operating Officer and President, EMEA, effective 1 September 2026. The role brings manufacturing planning, quality, procurement and service operations…
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Bally’s CFO Resigns as Chicago Casino Project Faces Troubles
Bally’s Corporation is shaking up its financial leadership at a difficult time for the gambling company, which is facing construction delays on its Chicago casino project, a dispute with city officials and growing concerns about liquidity. Bally’s Names George Papanier Interim CFO After Mircheva Resigns Mira Mircheva …
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Cómo 1X2 Network está construyendo un negocio que está preparado para el futuro
Recientemente nos sentamos con Kevin Reid, CEO de 1X2 Network, para conversar sobre crecimiento, cumplimiento normativo, cultura de oficina y por qué... Leer más... La entrada Cómo 1X2 Network está construyendo un negocio que está preparado para el futuro se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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Kangwon Land’s new CEO pledges to transform property into “global public-oriented integrated resort”
The new CEO of South Korean casino operator Kangwon Land was officially inaugurated into the role on Wednesday, pledging to […]
Read summary →Lena Yasir, BetConstruct AI: La Casa de Apuestas Más Pura y la entrada al mercado de predicciones
SBC News conversó con Lena Yasir, CEO de BetConstruct AI, sobre la oferta La Casa de Apuestas Más Pura, la incursión de la compañía en los mercados de predicciones con […]
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What should operators still own in 2026?
Building deep expertise across every key business area is possible, but it isn’t necessarily the right approach for every operator, write Betable CEO Warren Jacobs The post What should operators still own in 2026? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Booming Games appoints Michael Waterfield as new Chief Commercial Officer
Joining from White Hat Studios, Waterfield joins to support the next phase in Booming Games’ ambitious growth plans. Press release.- Booming Games announced that Michael Waterfield joins the business as Chief Commercial Officer. Michael joins with almost two decades of experience in gaming, across both the supplier an…
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Booming Games appoints Michael Waterfield as chief commercial officer
The hire is the fourth C-suite appointment at Booming Games in under nine months, as the supplier pursues… The post Booming Games appoints Michael Waterfield as chief commercial officer appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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New Major Operator Big Bola Joins AffPapa’s iGaming Directory
AffPapa is pleased to welcome Big Bola, a major Mexican betting and gaming operator, to its iGaming directory, bringing one of the country’s established casino brands to the platform. Big Bola began its operations in 2005 with the opening of its first bingo venue in Tlalnepantla, Estado de México, and has since grown …
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PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco to deliver Keynote Address at IAG Academy Summit on Tuesday 15 September
Leading B2B gaming industry media and events brand Inside Asian Gaming is delighted to announce Alejandro H. Tengco, the Chairman and […]
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Grant Bowie, Brooke Lindsay granted approvals to join Star board
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group Limited has confirmed the appointment of former MGM China CEO Grant Bowie and experienced legal and […]
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IGT names David Meacher as new Senior Director of EMEA Sales
Meacher brings more than 35 years of gaming industry experience David Meacher has now been officially confirmed as IGT’s new Senior Director of EMEA Sales. With more than 35 years of gaming industry experience, Meacher brings extensive expertise spanning both customer and supplier sectors. Throughout his career, he ha…
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iGaming careers: Where Europe’s biggest employers hire in 2026
Group headcounts at Evolution, Playtech, and Betsson total 32,774, but iGaming careers cluster in a handful of hubs… The post iGaming careers: Where Europe’s biggest employers hire in 2026 appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Sergey Glamazda to step up as TRUE LABS’ new CEO
Glamazda will be responsible for TRUE LABS’ strategic development, expanding its portfolio, and strengthening its international standing TRUE LABS, a provider of gaming solutions for the iGaming industry, has announced the appointment of Sergey Glamazda as Chief Executive Officer. Sergey Glamazda brings extensive expe…
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Midnite Appoints VP of Casino and Loyalty
Midnite has appointed Willie Lok as Vice President of Casino and Loyalty Products. Lok joins the operator from FanDuel, where he most... Read More...
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SBC names five inductees to 2026 Hall of Fame
Ceremony set for Sept. 28
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Pierre Tournier named Interim EGBA Secretary General as Maarten Haijer steps down
Effective September 01 Pierre Tournier, interim secretary general of EGBA.
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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.
Read summary →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.
Read summary →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 …
Read summary →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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