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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, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. Serving as our first president from 2000–2006, and President and CEO of the Norwegian National Lottery, Norsk Tipping 1989 to 2007, he was dedicated to our industry, made many contributions and will be gre...

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Dreitzer will replace Chairman Kirk Hendrick, who earlier this year announced his plans to resign following the 2025 Legislative Session. “As he prepares to step down, I’m exceptionally grateful to Chairman Hendrick for his partnership and service to our state,” noted Governor Lomb...

We are happy to announce that two new members have been elected to Veikkaus' Board of Directors!  Martti Ala-Härkönen and Charles Cohen bring with them valuable experience in international gaming and financial leadership – expertise that will support us on our journey of transformation. -The Veikkaus Board of Directors is now strengthened with valuable experience in international gaming and ...

April 3, 2025
It was an inspiring and meaningful session where we introduced the mission and purpose of WiLL, shared its origins, and celebrated some o...
March 30, 2025
Georgi Tarlekov as Executive Director and Management Board member from the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator  Youth and Sports Minister Ivan ...
March 13, 2025
According to a Wednesday release by the company, Aristocrat has now ‘put in place interim leadership arrangements to ensure continuity wh...
March 13, 2025
Amäni Radwan new CFO for Svenska Spel March 12, 2025 Amäni Radwan has been appointed as the new CFO of Svenska Spel. She most recently ca...
March 12, 2025
The government of Mexico has confirmed the appointment of Olivia Salomón Vibaldo as the new Director General of Lotería Nacional (Lotenal...
March 12, 2025
View this email in your browser GLI EMEIA Announces Leadership Changes Devon Dalbock, VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs; Harinde...
March 8, 2025
This year's Women's Day was celebrated in the company of the exceptional Slovenian author Irena Svetek, who, together with Gašper Stražiš...
March 8, 2025
The Ministry of National Economy of Hungry has confirmed the forthcoming appointment of Zoltán Guller as the new Chief Executive of Szere...
March 8, 2025
Andrea Behrendt to become CFO at ZEAL from April 1, 2025 03.03.2025 / 12:54 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of...
February 21, 2025
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has appointed Ojie Okojie as the agency’s chief financial officer (CFO). Okojie join...
February 21, 2025
The deputy chief executive officer of Entain Australia Lachlan Fitt has resigned, marking the third executive departure from the company ...
February 19, 2025
The CEO of National Lottery operator Allwyn UK has been named President of The Advertising Association (AA). Andria Vidler – who has led...
February 18, 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (February 18, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal....
February 17, 2025
APLA would like to announce that Mr Michael Fitzsimons has resigned from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and is no longer serving on the APLA E...
February 14, 2025
Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive said “We are on an exciting journey at Aristocrat Interactive and the addition of Nir to the te...
February 14, 2025
Entain has made several changes within its board of directors in the wake of CEO Gavin Isaacs resigning with immediate effect on Tuesday....
February 13, 2025
BARRE, Vt. (February 12, 2025) – Mike Ferrant most recently worked as the director of legislative operations for the Vermont General Asse...
January 31, 2025
Gillon McLachlan, former head of the Australian Football League (AFL), has been formally appointed Managing Director and CEO of racing an...
January 29, 2025
It’s going to be tough to replace someone who has been on the job for 27 years, but the new President and CEO of the Atlantic Lottery Cor...
January 29, 2025
  MATT LYNCH, SCIENTIFIC GAMES PRESIDENT, DIGITAL NAMED TO INTERNATIONAL LIST OF TOP 50 INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS ATLANTA – January 2...
January 27, 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 27, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Andrea Bossard to Vice President, Engineering f...
January 23, 2025
Bryan Murphy Will Succeed Joe Bennett as Company’s New VP, U.S. Operations for Instant Products ATLANTA – January 22, 2025 – Following a...
January 21, 2025
TORONTO,  Jan. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to have been selected for Forbes' prestigiou...
January 16, 2025
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp has announced the appointment of current Executive Director Wagering at Hong Kong Jockey C...
January 12, 2025
CONCORD, NH – Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Cooley ...
January 11, 2025
The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California announced today a contribution of $500,000.00 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by th...
January 10, 2025
CONCORD, N.H.  - Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Coo...