Posts From: August 2026

Veikkaus names Chris Armes as Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies

Veikkaus has appointed Chris Armes as its new Executive Vice President, Gaming Technologies and a member of Veikkaus’ Executive Team. Armes will lead Veikkaus’ technology team from the company’s headquarters...

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Allwyn appoints Xenia Olajošová as Group Media Director

Allwyn has appointed Xénia Olajošová as Group Media Director. She will be responsible for developing the group’s global media strategy and coordinating media activities across individual markets. She joins Allwyn...

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Polymarket bolsters leadership team

Polymarket has hired Travis VanderZanden, founder of e-scooter company Bird and former Uber vice president, as chief growth officer. The appointment is part of a broader C-suite restructuring. VanderZanden’s hire follows...

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ICONIC21 brings in Gary Francis as Director of Business Development

iGaming content provider ICONIC21 has named Gary Francis as Director of Business Development, reinforcing its commercial team at a crucial stage in the company’s development. Having gained more than a...

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Flutter names new CEO as Peter Jackson steps down

Flutter Entertainment has named company veteran and head of its international division Dan Taylor as incoming CEO. Dan Taylor will succeed Peter Jackson who said he and the board had...

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Sarah Fox joins the UK Gambling Commission

A senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team.  Sarah Fox will be seconded from DCMS to lead...

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Virginie Christnacht named Chief Communications Officer of FDJ UNITED

FDJ UNITED has announced the appointment of Virginie Christnacht as Chief Communications Officer for the Group with effect from 14 September 2026. In this capacity, Christnacht will join the Group’s...

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Banijay Gaming names Antoine Jouteau as new CEO

Banijay Group announced that Antoine Jouteau has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Banijay Gaming, effective September 1, 2026, to accelerate the companys growth strategy. Nicolas Béraud, who was serving...

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Karen Whitworth steps down from Rank board

The Rank Group announces that Karen Whitworth has informed the Board that she will be standing down from the Board after the year end results, with effect from 31 August 2026, to focus...

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Lisa Nandy reappointed as culture secretary

Lisa Nandy has been reappointed Culture Secretary after Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed his first cabinet appointments. Nandy, the MP for Wigan, has led DCMS since July 2024, when she was...

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