Casinos Austria has appointed Andreas Bierwirth as CEO-designate ahead of an upcoming concession award process. Board members and stakeholders supported the appointment, stating that Bierwirth is well-equipped to guide the company through the concession period.
Flutter Entertainment has put more than 450 roles at risk in Leeds and approximately 240 in Dublin as its new CEO takes charge. The workforce reductions indicate a strategic downsizing across the group's core UK and Irish hubs amid rising tax burdens.
Erwin van Lambaart is set to depart his role as CEO of Casinos Austria when his contract expires in March 2027. Van Lambaart has served as chief executive of the Austrian operator since 2022, following his tenure as CEO of Holland Casino. The executive departure has been confirmed through Austrian media reports.
Flutter Entertainment is planning up to 1,400 redundancies across its business in response to mounting UK gambling tax pressures. The operator's workforce reductions highlight the growing financial strain facing the domestic betting sector.
Flutter Entertainment is cutting up to 1,400 jobs across its UK and Ireland operations, citing growing tax pressures on its regional business. The planned redundancies will impact staff across key operational hubs, including offices in Leeds and Dublin.
DeGaming has appointed Ôdi Varela as its new Commercial Director. Varela brings over a decade of experience from iGaming, payments, and commercial account management, including senior roles at Tier 1 providers like Kaizen Gaming, Gamingtec, and Sportingtech.
Pythia Sports has appointed Ben Hutton as its new Head of Trading. Hutton brings two decades of experience from Entain, where he led their international racing product, to enhance Pythia's horse and greyhound racing pricing, trading, and risk management services.
The UK's Prize Competition Council (PCC) has appointed Tom Banks as its inaugural Executive Director. Banks will focus on supporting members' compliance with the DCMS Code of Good Practice for Prize Draw Operators and representing the sector to government and regulators. The PCC, formed earlier this year, has grown from eight to 65 members.
Tim Miller, former executive director of policy and research at the Gambling Commission, is beginning a new chapter. He provided insights into his departure, the controversy surrounding financial risk assessments, and his perspective on his new advisory role.
Maarten Haijer, former Secretary General of EGBA, has been appointed as the first Director General of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). The WGBA, formed in July 2026 with members including bet365 and Flutter, aims to combat the black market.
A former EGBA executive has been appointed as the director general of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). The WGBA is scheduled for a formal launch in Geneva later this year, coinciding with its inaugural report.
Sky Bet's new Managing Director, Neil Banbury, intends to leverage parent company Flutter Entertainment’s global scale. He aims to maximize the benefits of Flutter's extensive reach for Sky Betting and Gaming. This strategic direction was shared shortly after Banbury assumed his leadership role.
The Prize Competition Council (PCC) has appointed Tom Banks as its first Executive Director. Banks will initially focus on ensuring compliance with the DCMS Code and representing the council's growing membership within the prize competition sector.
A former FDJ executive has been appointed as the director general of the Prize Competition Council. The trade body has experienced rapid membership growth since its July inception, expanding from eight to 65 members.
The Gambling Commission is actively searching for a new Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of its previous CEO, Andrew Rhodes, in March. This recruitment drive aims to fill a key leadership position within the UK's gambling regulator.
EveryMatrix Co-CEO Jonas Groes is focused on global expansion, particularly into emerging markets in 2027, following a strong presence in established European betting markets. The company has secured deals with various iGaming operators throughout 2026 to solidify its position.
ATG has created a new product department to oversee a systems overhaul for Swedish Racing, aimed at re-energizing its online betting platform and wagering services. This initiative is part of a broader group-wide restructuring of operating units, which began on October 1, 2026. The department will be led by Jörgen Forsberg as acting Chief Product Officer.
The Balkan Gaming Federation has elected its new leadership team, with Dragan Skrbić named as its first president. This election took place six months after the cross-border initiative was founded in Belgrade.
Banijay Rights has expanded its Gaming & Gambling team following its merger with All3Media International. Mark Woollard has been appointed Senior Vice President of Gaming & Gambling, tasked with maximizing Banijay Rights' expanded portfolio.
Simon Zinger, a key figure in Entain's anti-black market campaign and former General Counsel, is moving into consultancy. He will leverage his considerable experience in regulatory matters within the iGaming industry in his new role.
David Hopkins has been appointed as Chief Transformation Officer at Yggdrasil, a significant senior hire for the company. Hopkins will work across various departments, including Product, Technology, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Legal.
Alex Frost is stepping down as CEO of the UK Tote Group after a nearly decade-long tenure, during which he was instrumental in the group's formation in 2019. An ex-GiG COO is set to replace him.
Allwyn has appointed Fredrik Ögren, previously with Betsson, as its new Group CTO. This leadership change follows a recent appointment of a new head of responsible gaming within the company.
Allwyn has appointed former Betsson Group CTO, Fredrik Ögren, as its new Chief Technology Officer. Ögren will spearhead the multinational lottery company's digital transformation efforts, working closely with the CEO of Allwyn Digital.
Dr. Jaime Vives Pinedo has officially taken office as president of Coljuegos, Colombia’s state-owned enterprise overseeing games of chance and gambling. His appointment was announced in August, and he holds a degree in Business Administration and a specialization in Senior Management.