The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) recently announced the appointment of Kevin Mullally as its first-ever CEO. Mullally has just stepped down from his role as CEO of the UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), and swiftly took on his new position within a f
Wynn Resorts' first project in the UAE, Wynn Al Marjan Island, is counting down to its opening. CEO Craig Billings revealed in the latest earnings call that the project is a core part of the company's asset diversification strategy, with an expectation that over 55% of future revenue will come from
Swedish gambling operator ATG delivered a less-than-stellar report card for the fiscal year 2025: net gambling revenue of 5.25 billion Swedish kronor, a decrease of 2.2%; net profit 1.24 billion kronor, a drop of 16.4%. The performance pressure directly triggered a management shake-up—CEO Hasse Lor
A jury in the federal court of Los Angeles, California, recently ruled that former Major League Baseball star outfielder Yasiel Puig is guilty of two felonies—one for obstructing justice and one for perjury. The 35-year-old Cuban player, once a star with the Dodgers, now faces up to 15 years in fede
Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission, has confirmed his departure in April 2026 to take up a new position outside the Commission. His departure marks the end of a significant period of regulatory change in UK gambling. Rhodes has held the position since 2021, and during his nearly five-y
Global gaming and entertainment technology giant Aristocrat Leisure Limited recently announced two key senior leadership appointments, injecting fresh blood into its development. The company appointed Bob Serr as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and established and appointed Dafne Guisard as
Evolution, a globally renowned online gaming provider, has its CEO feeling troubled recently. During the company's full-year 2025 earnings call, he openly expressed dissatisfaction with the performance in the European market in the fourth quarter. Due to tighter regulations and the implementation of
1xBet Strategic Advisor Simon Westbury has won industry accolades, being selected as the 2025 IGT Leader by the editorial team of iGaming Times. This honor is recognized by both the media and industry peers, highlighting his significant value to the global online gambling industry and confirming th
The new chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Michael Selig, stated on Thursday that the Trump administration will not hinder the development of sports event contracts and broader prediction markets. This stance was officially announced in a coordinated event at the CFTC
Under the leadership of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Philippines may once again fail to meet its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target in 2025. A corruption scandal has impacted consumer spending and business confidence, according to a survey by the "Inquirer" of 14 economists, the GDP growth in t
During the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition, a special reverse pitch event caught the industry's attention. Travis Geiger, Chief Experience Officer at WagerWire, together with founders of startups like Loserball, THNDR, and ChatBet, disrupted the traditional power dynamics between startups and industry
The Gambling Commission of the UK has announced the appointment of Kirsty Caldwell as the interim chair of the industry forum, succeeding Nick Rust who stepped down in November last year. Rust had announced his departure plans in June of the previous year after serving for two years. Caldwell, a me
Industry veteran Mike Dreitzer has taken over as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), viewing this most closely watched regulatory position in the American gaming industry as "the highest honor of his career." Since taking office in June 2025, he has faced multiple challenges: in 2025
During the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition, a discussion focused on the governance of illegal gambling drew industry attention. Ismael Vali, President of Gaming Compliance International, Owen van Lambaart, Chairman of the European Casino Association, Marta de Francisco, a lawyer at Asensi Abogados, an
During the 2026 ICE exhibition, iGaming platform provider EveryMatrix announced a significant personnel change: founder and CEO Ebbe Groes's brother, Jonas Groes, joined as co-CEO to jointly sprint towards the strategic goal of 2030. The company has developed rapidly in the past five years, triplin
In the 2026 Barcelona ICE exhibition, SmartSoft CEO Guga Gotsadze and Logifuture CMO Ben Koff had an in-depth conversation, focusing on the uniqueness of the African market — it is not merely about "catching up" with mature markets, but operates on a completely different logic, especially in region
