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Industry
July 5, 2022
Flutter Confirms the Leave of Paddy Power’s CEO
Irish bookmaker Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that Paddy Power’s chief executive officer will be leaving the group. Victor Corcoran’s exit comes amid some major changes to Flutter’s teams. Flutter Confirms Corcoran’s Leave Flutter confirmed previous rumors that Corcoran will be vacating Paddy Power’s CEO seat. The ex-executive refused to publically comment on his departure. Corcoran […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
Ontario’s AGCO Appoints Turcotte as Chief Legal Officer
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has officially named Josée Turcotte as its new chief legal officer. Turcotte will step into the shoes of Bruce Caughill, who gave up the position to manage Rush Street Interactive’s operations within the Canadian borders. Turcotte Will Supervise AGCO’s Approach to Legal Matters In her new position, […]
Esports
July 5, 2022
Luckbox Brings Daniel Sanders to Lead Marketing Efforts
Real Luck Group remains firmly committed to its esports forays with the company confirming the appointment of Daniel Sanders to lead the Luckbox esports bookmaker as its new marketing director. Sanders comes from Tencent Games, a prominent publisher of competitive video games, and as such, he adds invaluable insight into what makes esports fans tick. […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
DAZN BET Names Everson as Head of Talent Acquisition
DAZN BET, a social sports betting operator, has reinforced its team with a new head of talent acquisition. The one joining the brand is Pete Everson, who has years of experience in the gaming industry. Everson Is an Experienced Recruiter As DAZN BET’s head of talent acquisition, Everson will be tasked with expanding the brand’s […]
Sports
July 5, 2022
Hammerin’ Hank Passed Away at the Age of 82
Henry Edward Goldberg, also known as Hammerin’ Hank, passed away at the age of 82. The man was an avid bettor who was celebrated as one of the most prominent sports radio and TV prognosticator. Goldberg Had a Unique Way of Engaging the Audience The legend passed away in his home in Las Vegas. The […]
Business
July 5, 2022
Sportingtech Appoints Bobby Longhurst as New Managing Director
Sports betting and gaming platform provider Sportingtech has revealed a new executive change by appointing Bobby Longhurst as the company’s new managing director. In this position, Longhurst will oversee the company’s growth ambitions and the general strategy needed to be deployed to achieve this. Sportingtech Brings the Right Executive to the Job Previously, Longhurst […]
Esports
July 4, 2022
EEG VP/Director of Esports Betting Bux Syed Left the Company
Esports Entertainment Group (EEG)’s vice president of Esports Betting Bux Khalid Syed has left his position and the company, the esports expert announced on his LinkedIn profile. Back to Providing Consulting Services Syed left EEG last month, having spent almost two years with the esports betting provider since his appointment in October 2020 as Head […]
Industry
July 4, 2022
Internet Vikings Names Rickard Vikström as Its New CEO
iGaming Hosting Provider Internet Vikings made the management shift on 1 July 2022 when Rickard Vikström assumed the position of chief executive officer. He replaces the company’s former CEO, Peter Ekmark, who will keep his place on the board of directors. The New CEO Made Promises for Sustained Growth and Future Success Vikström has been […]
Casino
July 4, 2022
Andrea Domingo to Remain Chair and CEO of PAGCOR
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr known by his moniker “Bongbong” has announced that the country plans no immediate replacement of the gaming regulator’s head. PAGCOR chairwoman and CEO Andrea Domingo will remain in the position and will not be replaced by George Erwin Garcia, a lawyer whose name was floated on social media as a […]
Industry
June 29, 2022
Hero Gaming Names Alistair Facciol Head of Compliance
Hero Gaming, a gamified gambling company, has reinforced its team with the addition of a former Entain compliance specialist. The one joining the company is Alistair Facciol, who will serve as Hero Gaming’s new head of legal and compliance. Facciol Has Rich Experience as a Compliance Officer Facciol has years of experience as a compliance […]