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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North, as the association’s next chairman. He will succeed Former Everi Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Rumbolz, who has served as AGA chairman since January 2024. Jacobs will begin his two-year term in January 2026. “It’s an honor to l...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice president and director of athletics, signaling what President Marva Johnson calls “a new era of innovation, fiscal discipline, and transformational leadership” for Rattler Athletics. Davis will officially begin his role on January 5, 2026. In a dual announce...

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director. Zimmer assumes the role with immediate effect and joins the state gambling regulator from the Kansas City Automotive Museum, where she led a $30 million capital campaign as executive director. She has also previously served as a commissioner with the Kansas Lottery ...

October 27, 2025
Prosecuted New Jersey Mafia figures linked to Richie “The Boot” Boiardo First director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcemen...
October 12, 2025
Stylsvig will be a member of the Board of Management, reporting directly to HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. According to a compan...
October 9, 2025
The US tribal gaming sector recognized the policy legacy of Ernest L. “Ernie” Stevens Jr., who led the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) th...
October 8, 2025
Veikkaus subsidiary Fennica Gaming has brought in Erik Nyman as a strategic advisor to support the company’s North American growth strate...
September 26, 2025
PHOENIX (September 25, 2025) – The Arizona Lottery announced today that Chief of Staff May Mgbolu has been named to the Emerging Leaders ...
September 16, 2025
HAARLEM, Netherlands (16 September 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is expanding its EMEIA Government & Regulatory Af...
September 12, 2025
Sydney, 12 September 2025 Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) advises new leadership arrangements for Aristocrat Interactive, and for ...
September 10, 2025
The Italian gambling operator will replace Pirelli in the list of top Milan-traded companies. Italy.- Lottomatica has appointed two new ...
September 9, 2025
Appointment aims to enhance Member engagement, racecourse experience and data strategy. Key points: - Kwong to join as Executive Direct...
September 3, 2025
We’re proud to share that our co-founder, Walter Szrek, has been honored by NASPL for his outstanding contributions to the lottery indust...
September 3, 2025
TOPEKA, Kan. – September 3, 2025 – The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce that Executive Director Stephen Durrell has been named a membe...
August 27, 2025
iGaming Ontario names Joseph Hillier as president and CEO iGaming Ontario has appointed Joseph Hillier as the new president and CEO of t...
August 20, 2025
CHICAGO, IL, August 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Harold Mays has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who bio...
August 20, 2025
Kresimir’s appointment marks an important step in strengthening the group’s digital capabilities. He will lead Allwyn Digital – a new glo...
August 10, 2025
NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2025  — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming co...
August 5, 2025
Tim Poole joins the ASX-listed group after receiving regulatory approvals The Lottery Corporation has announced the appointm...
July 25, 2025
Key points:  - Wayne Pickup, Allwyn North America Chief Executive, will be stepping down after eight years  - A successor has not yet b...
July 23, 2025
  Date: 07/23/2025 Press Release:  (pdf) Contact: Cory Thone  Phone: 7852966291  The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce...
July 22, 2025
>Key points: - The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is now accepting applications for the Executive Officer role - Th...
July 8, 2025
Hot replaces Rémi Latastem, who has been in the role since the creation of the regulator five years ago. France.- The French gambling re...
June 13, 2025
The Illinois Lottery sends early congratulations to our Director Harold Mays on his nomination as a 2025 Chicago Defender Man of Excellen...
June 9, 2025
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Client Services Supervisor Diana Munoz Wins Excellence in Customer Service – (Supplier) Award ...
May 16, 2025
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn noted during the Iowa Lottery's recent annual meeting, the notion of "leaving a legacy of service" was a con...
May 14, 2025
NSX Group CEO João Studart has been appointed to lead Flutter Entertainment’s newly launched Flutter Brazil division, following the succe...
May 1, 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, announces that Stella David has been appointed as permanent Ch...
April 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that WLA has learned of the passing of Reidar Nordby. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to his family...
April 23, 2025
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Dreitzer will replace C...