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Business
April 13, 2022
Aristocrat’s CFO Julie Cameron-Doe Leaves the Company on April 15
Aristocrat Leisure, the leading provider of gaming solutions, announced that Friday will be the last day for its current chief financial officer (CFO). Aristocrat to Part Ways with Current CFO The company has announced that Julie Cameron-Doe, who is currently serving as CFO will step down effective from this Friday, April 15, 2022. It was […]
Industry
April 12, 2022
America’s Biggest Lotto Fraudster, Eddie Tipton, Has His Parole Revoked
The Des Moines Register has reported that the infamous lottery fraudster, Eddie Tipton, just had his parole revoked. He was scheduled to be released in a couple of days, even though he served just 4 years into his 25-year sentence. Apart from the 25-year jail time, Tipton was also ordered to pay $2.2 million in […]
Casino
April 11, 2022
Vsevolod Lapin Is Appointed as Playson’s New Chief Operating Officer
Playson has officially promoted Vsevolod Lapin as the company’s new chief operating officer. The promotion will accompany Lapin with a range of new responsibilities, such as improving game production, helping the market expansion, enforcing Playson’s brand identity, and will oversee its product portfolio. Lapin Joined Playson Back in 2017 While speaking about his promotion, Lapin […]
Business
April 11, 2022
Nelson Parker Named Senior Vice President, Strategic Development at MGE
On Thursday, April 7, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), a leading entertainment and gaming brand, announced that Nelson Parker, a US casino industry veteran, was appointed SVP of Strategic Development at the company. Parker, who is well-seasoned in leading complex multi-party transactions and hotel and casino development projects, will seek, find, evaluate, and implement growth […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
Ben Warn Promoted as Non-Executive Chairman of Checkd Group
Checkd Group, a sports-oriented iGaming company, has strengthened its core team by acquiring the gambling industry veteran Ben Warn as non-executive chairman. Warn Brings in 25 Years of Experience The new appointee has been serving in the ranks of Checkd Group as a non-executive director for three years now. Following his promotion, Warn will have […]
Sports
April 8, 2022
PlayStar Appoints Jon Bowden as CMO to Help it Rise above the Noise
PlayStar, a challenger online casino brand, continues to pursue differentiation in the US market. Hellbent on success, the company has appointed industry heavyweight Jon Bowden to the position of chief marketing officer. Bowden Will Help PlayStar Outmatch Its Rivals Bowden is an experienced gambling industry professional who will help PlayStar achieve its goals. The specialist […]
Sports
April 7, 2022
DraftKings to Launch Baseball Podcasts Featuring Jared Carrabis
DraftKings, a sports betting and daily fantasy sports operator, has unveiled a new podcast series, featuring Jared Carrabis – a famous American baseball expert and journalist. Baseball Is Not Dead Despite being a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox franchise, Carrabis is known as one of the most unbiased and influential personalities when it […]
Industry
April 7, 2022
Former Spanish Gaming Regulator Boss Sets Sights on the UK
More regulatory talent is flocking to the United Kingdom as the country is expected to go through some of its most profound changes in gambling laws. Juan Espinosa García, the former director of the Spanish Gambling Authority (DGOJ), who served a stint between 2016 and 2020 may be looking for fresh opportunities in the private […]
Business
April 6, 2022
Kambi Unveils New CCO and Promotes Three People to SVP Positions
Kambi Group, a leading business-to-business provider of sports betting services to licensed B2C gaming operators, has strengthened its commercial team with the addition of new chief commercial officers and three senior vice presidents. Wachtmeister to Lead Kambi’s Commerce The one stepping in as a CCO is the experienced Cecilia Wachtmeister, who has been working for […]
Sports
April 6, 2022
IBIA Adds Jean-François Reymond to Support Sports Integrity Efforts
International Betting and Integrity Association (IBIA) will continue working on its efforts to promote a safer sports betting environment for everyone. To this end, the organization is bringing Jean-François Reymond as its Education Ambassador for Athletes. As part of the ambassadorial team, Reymond will promote sports betting awareness and best practices in what is dynamically […]