
Star Entertainment Group announces another leadership change in its Australian resort operations, appointing industry veteran Dave Wimpy as the Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO of Star Brisbane, effective upon regulatory approval. This follows the appointment of John Cost as CEO in Sydney, an

Crash games, with their fast, simple, and immediate participation experience, have successfully captured the attention of Generation Z and millennial players. SkyControl CEO Hemant Gujadhur and co-founder Silviu Buzatu explained to iGB that by introducing player-versus-player mechanics and social ga

Bally's Intralot S.A. announced on Wednesday its lottery division leadership transition plan. The current President of the Lottery and Executive Board Member, Nikos Nikolakopoulos, will step down on March 16, 2026, but will continue to serve as a non-executive director. Chief Operating Officer Chri

South Korea's only casino that allows locals, Kangwon Land, recently announced a change in its top management. Choi Cheol-gyu has resigned as CEO, with Nam Heon-gyu appointed as the interim person in charge. Nam Heon-gyu will serve as the company's Vice President of Management Support and Executive

Philippine gaming giant Bloomberry Resorts Corporation issued a rare warning in its latest annual report, for the first time listing artificial intelligence (AI) as a potential risk factor for the gaming industry. The report points out that the rapid development of AI technology may lead to a large

Star Entertainment Group recently announced the appointment of John Coster as the CEO of the Sydney casino, pending regulatory approval. Coster, who has over 40 years of experience in the gaming and hotel industry, has held senior management positions at internationally renowned resort groups such a

When Flutter Entertainment CEO Peter Jackson was pressed by analysts at last week's earnings call, the questions were almost entirely about the company's short-term outlook for the prediction market business. This rapidly expanding asset class is predicted to break through $1 trillion in annual rev

Africa continues to be a fertile ground for growth for Super Group. In the recently released financial results for FY 2025, the region saw a revenue increase of 27%, leading the group's overall growth of 22%. Botswana has performed exceptionally well since its launch in February 2025, described by t

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