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Joseph Hiller named president and CEO of iGaming Ontario
iGaming Ontario has confirmed that Joseph Hiller will take over as president and chief executive from 8 September 2026.
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Gambling Commission's Tim Miller to Step Down in September 2026
Executive Director of Policy and Research Tim Miller will leave the regulator after a decade covering the Gambling Act review and White Paper reforms.
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HKJC names Casper Stylsvig Executive Director of Sports Business
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has appointed former Chelsea FC commercial chief Casper Stylsvig to lead its sports business division from January 2026.
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The Mill Adventure names Gerardo Prieto as Chief Information Security Officer
Malta-based iGaming platform provider The Mill Adventure has hired Gerardo Prieto to head a newly formed security team, tasked with strengthening protection for partners and steering compliance with data protection rules.
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The Pools appoints Gemma Strath-Billington as Head of Group Marketing
British betting brand The Pools has named former Betfred marketing chief Gemma Strath-Billington as Head of Group Marketing, tasking her with driving brand and engagement strategy after this year's rebrand.
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RubyPlay names Tsachi Maimon as new Chief Executive
B2B slots studio RubyPlay has appointed industry veteran Tsachi Maimon as CEO, effective 1 October 2025, to steer its next phase of growth.
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Live88 names Simon Field as Managing Director
Live casino supplier Live88 has appointed industry veteran Simon Field as Managing Director, as parent company Yolo Group continues a run of senior leadership hires.
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Relax Gaming names Antonia Svensson as Chief Commercial Officer
The iGaming aggregator has appointed Antonia Svensson to lead its global commercial strategy from its Malta headquarters, effective 15 September 2025.
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Tequity names Dominic Sawyer as Head of Growth
iGaming software provider Tequity has appointed crypto and Web3 specialist Dominic Sawyer to lead growth for its White Label Originals product line.
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AvatarUX names Deane Hendricks as Chief Product Officer
Slots studio AvatarUX has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of industry veteran Deane Hendricks as Chief Product Officer, effective 4th September 2025.
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Omnigame names Sevda Okur as Head of B2B after securing Swedish supplier licence
Copenhagen-based iGaming company Omnigame has hired Sevda Okur to lead its B2B division as it expands internationally following approval of a Swedish supplier licence.
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SIS honoured with Princess Royal Training Award for staff development scheme
Sports Information Services has received the Princess Royal Training Award in recognition of its LEADERship programme, run with training consultancy Co-Creation over the past five years.
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Evoplay names Alex Malchenko as Head of Sales
Game development studio Evoplay has promoted Alex Malchenko from Sales Team Lead to Head of Sales as part of its push for further global commercial expansion.
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Odds88 appoints Will Fyler as Managing Director
Sports data aggregator Odds88 has named Will Fyler as Managing Director as it looks to build on momentum following its rebrand from TradeArt.
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Relax Gaming appoints Tony O'Mahony as Chief Product Officer
Relax Gaming has named industry veteran Tony O'Mahony as its new Chief Product Officer, succeeding Shelley Hannah.
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Abelson Sports hires two former Sky Bet traders to expand football team
Sports betting data provider Abelson Sports has appointed Mikey Mumford and Richard Evison as Senior Football Traders, both arriving from Sky Bet.
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SIS overhauls Competitive Gaming leadership as esports betting push continues
Sports Information Services has promoted three senior staff to lead its Competitive Gaming division as the supplier looks to expand the esports betting vertical internationally.
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Altenar names Brendon Jeacocks Regional Director for South Africa
Sportsbook and iGaming software provider Altenar has appointed industry consultant Brendon Jeacocks to lead its regional growth in South Africa.
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ENJOY Appoints Ex-Playson Executive Christos Zoulianitis as Chief Commercial Officer
Games studio ENJOY has hired Christos Zoulianitis, who spent seven years at Playson, to lead its commercial expansion into regulated markets including Italy, Greece, Portugal and Brazil.
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Yolo Group names Lara Falzon CEO of B2B brand portfolio
Yolo Group has appointed industry veteran Lara Falzon as Chief Executive Officer of its B2B brands, tasking her with driving the next stage of growth across Hub88, Live88, Odds88 and OneTouch.
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Celestar appoints Jacob Portelli as Business Development Manager
Malta-based slots provider Celestar has strengthened its sales team with the hiring of Jacob Portelli, weeks after the company's public launch.
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EEZE Relocates to Larger London Office as Global Headcount Passes 600
Live casino supplier EEZE has moved into a bigger London base at 1 Hammersmith Broadway, part of a wider international expansion that has seen its global workforce surpass 600 staff.
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Apex Group names Azeem Bashir as Group Chief Information Security Officer
Financial services provider Apex Group has appointed Azeem Bashir to lead its enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, effective 4 June 2025.
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LuckyStreak appoints Neil Brookes as Head of Product
Riga-based live casino provider LuckyStreak has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of industry veteran Neil Brookes to the newly filled Head of Product role.
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Relax Gaming names Angela van den Berg as General Counsel
iGaming aggregator and supplier Relax Gaming has appointed Angela van den Berg as General Counsel, tasking her with leading the group's legal function from its Isle of Man office.
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Evoplay promotes two in key account management team
Game developer Evoplay has elevated two members of its account management division as part of efforts to support its expanding global operations.
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BetGames names Maciej Smolarek as Chief Technology Officer
Games supplier BetGames has appointed Maciej Smolarek as CTO to lead the expansion of its RNG content portfolio.
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Xtremepush names Ashley D'Onofrio Director of Account Management
CRM and loyalty marketing provider Xtremepush has appointed Ashley D'Onofrio to lead its global account management team from New York.
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Xpoint appoints Head of Product and Senior Product Manager
Geolocation technology provider Xpoint has strengthened its product division with the hires of Eric Lamendola and Sidharth Singh.
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Xpoint names Tom Flaherty as Chief Financial Officer
Geolocation and compliance technology provider Xpoint has hired Tom Flaherty as CFO to support its financial strategy and international growth.
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beBettor appoints Price and Black to senior leadership roles
Data analytics platform beBettor has strengthened its executive team with two former Continent 8 figures as it builds on demand for its Affluence Scores product.
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Evoplay Promotes Ihor Zarechnyi to Chief Commercial Officer
Game studio Evoplay has elevated Ihor Zarechnyi to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer as part of its global growth strategy.
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Hong Kong Jockey Club names James Bidlake as Legal and Compliance Chief
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has appointed James Bidlake as Executive Director, Legal and Compliance, taking over from Shella Ng later this year.
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Abelson Info rebrands as Abelson Sports in restructuring drive
Sports betting data provider Abelson Info has unified its divisions under the new Abelson Sports brand and reshuffled its leadership team as part of plans to expand into markets including the US and Latin America.
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Burendo appoints new Managing Director as part of five-strong leadership hiring drive
Betting and gaming technology consultancy Burendo has recruited five senior figures, including Neil Dunlop as Managing Director, to support its 2025 growth plans.
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BetGames names Adam Miles as Head of Sales
Live dealer specialist BetGames has hired industry veteran Adam Miles to lead its sales division as the company expands into RNG slots.
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Altenar names Matthew Ferrara Sales Manager for North America
Sportsbook provider Altenar has hired former Superbet live trader Matthew Ferrara to help expand its presence in North America's regulated iGaming markets.
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White Hat Gaming names Steve Angelo as SVP of Global Sales
iGaming platform provider White Hat Gaming has hired industry veteran Steve Angelo to lead its global sales function as it targets further growth, including in the US market.
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RubyPlay names Motti Gil as Chief Financial Officer
B2B iGaming studio RubyPlay has appointed industry veteran Motti Gil as CFO to support its international growth plans.
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SIS names Matt Smith as Customer Growth Manager
Sports Information Services has appointed former Sporting Group executive Matt Smith to strengthen its operator relationships across the UK and Europe.
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Yggdrasil elevates Jose Simon Kadala to Chief Commercial Officer
iGaming supplier Yggdrasil has promoted Jose Simon Kadala to Chief Commercial Officer, a year after he joined as Commercial Director.
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iGP names Jovana Popovic Canaki as new CEO
iGaming platform and aggregator supplier iGP has promoted Deputy CEO Jovana Popovic Canaki to Chief Executive, succeeding Giovanni Paticchio, who becomes Chairman.
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Yolo Group names Jean Claude Magri CFO of B2B Products division
Yolo Group has appointed Jean Claude Magri as Chief Financial Officer for its B2B Products division, tasked with steering financial strategy across its aggregation brands.
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SIS names Harry Heynes as Head of New Business
Sports Information Services has hired former DraftKings and Inspired Entertainment executive Harry Heynes into a newly created role focused on expanding its commercial reach.
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Light & Wonder Appoints Simon Johnson as iGaming CEO
Light & Wonder has promoted Simon Johnson to lead its iGaming business, moving him across from a senior role in the company's Gaming division.
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The Pools appoints Head of Product and Head of CRM as restructuring continues
British betting brand The Pools has named Chris Williams as Head of Product and Matt Knowles as Head of CRM ahead of a planned rebrand in 2025.
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Thunderkick promotes Johanna Backlund to Head of Marketing
Stockholm-based slots studio Thunderkick has appointed Johanna Backlund as its new Head of Marketing, as she nears two years with the company.
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NuxGame names Bar Konson as Chief Business Development Officer
Betting and casino software provider NuxGame has appointed Bar Konson to the newly emphasised role of Chief Business Development Officer as part of its global expansion plans.
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Sir Philip Davies named Chairman of Star Sports Group
Former Shipley MP Sir Philip Davies has taken over as Chairman of Star Sports Group, succeeding Russ Wiseman, who has stepped down for personal reasons.
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Gaming Realms Names Lauren Bradley Director of Account Management
Mobile gaming content provider Gaming Realms has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of industry veteran Lauren Bradley to lead account management.
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The Pools appoints Sharon Wright as Marketing Director
British betting brand The Pools has named former Nike, Adidas and Reebok executive Sharon Wright as its new Marketing Director ahead of a planned 2025 growth push.
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Push Gaming names Andy Bentley as COO in leadership overhaul
B2B games supplier Push Gaming has restructured its C-suite, appointing Andy Bentley as Chief Operating Officer and promoting co-founder Winston Lee to Co-CEO alongside James Marshall.
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Relax Gaming names Enrico Bradamante as Chief Growth Officer
The iGaming aggregator and supplier has appointed the industry veteran to a newly held executive role focused on driving growth across its global markets.
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AllSported hires Billy Rogers as Commercial Account Executive
B2B racing trading feed provider AllSported has appointed Billy Rogers, a former BETDAQ executive with a family background in bookmaking, to its commercial team.
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Xtremepush names Stephane Durand as Director of Account Management
CRM and loyalty marketing provider Xtremepush has hired Stephane Durand to lead its global account management team as part of a broader leadership expansion.
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Xpoint elevates Chapman to CTO, hires Agrawal as VP of Engineering
Geolocation and compliance technology firm Xpoint has restructured its leadership team, promoting Chris Chapman to Chief Technology Officer while bringing in Rahul Agrawal as Vice President of Engineering.
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Reanne Evans Reflects on Historic Women's Snooker Milestone
The 12-time women's world champion discusses the growth of the women's game following the first professional match between two female players on the World Snooker Tour.
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Thunderkick names Ariadna Ölund as Account Manager for Latin America
Independent slots studio Thunderkick has appointed Ariadna Ölund to its Stockholm team to support commercial growth across Latin American markets.
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Altenar hires Frederico Caputi as Sales Manager for Brazil
Sportsbook and iGaming software provider Altenar has appointed Frederico Caputi as regional Sales Manager to strengthen its presence in Brazil as the country's regulated betting market nears completion.
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Omnigame appoints Jordan Gnat to board as it targets international growth
Danish iGaming operator Omnigame has named industry veteran Jordan Gnat to its board of directors as it prepares to expand beyond its home market.
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Xtremepush grows global headcount by 15% amid international expansion
CRM and loyalty marketing provider Xtremepush has added 18 staff in the first half of 2024, including several senior iGaming hires, as it pushes further into North America, Latin America and Europe.
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Gaming Realms doubles London office size amid growth surge
Slingo developer Gaming Realms has expanded its London headquarters and grown its team following a year of strong financial performance and international expansion.
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Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush revealed as the most-loved running songs this summer
Running Up That Hill by Kash Bush is the most common song in Spotify playlists related to running and jogging. David Guetta’s I’m Good (Blue) and The Weeknd’s Blinding Lights also
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New Study Reveals New York As The Most Nostalgic U.S. City For Millennials
New York City has been revealed as the most nostalgic city for millennials in the United States, proving that it truly is the city that never sleeps, because everyone still lives in