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BGC in search for new Chief Executive

New UK govt social media advertising rules welcomed by BGC

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that it is seeking a new Chief Executive. As the organisation enters its fifth year, it emphasised the need to find someone who can ‘lead and inspire the industry’, as well as ‘further build trust and confidence in the UK gambling sector’ – both within the industry itself and with external stakeholders. …

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Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen steps down

SBC News Entain CEO Jette Nygaard-Andersen steps down

Jette Nygaard-Andersen, CEO of global betting and gaming giant Entain, has resigned from her position with immediate effect. Nygaard-Andersen told the FTSE 100-gambling group’s board that she wishes to stand down, with the news following the resolution of HMRC’s investigation into the company’s former Turkish-facing business. Entain Chair Barry Gibson commented on Nygaard-Andersen’s departure from the company, thanking her for …

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GR8 Tech CEO commended for focus on digitalisation and company growth

SBC News GR8 Tech CEO commended for focus on digitalisation and company growth

Evgen Belousov, CEO of GR8 Tech, has been recognised for his role in “shaping the igaming industry’s future” after being listed as one of the “Top 10 Business Leaders to Watch in 2023” by the International Business Times.  Belousov was recognised for his focus on digitalisation and revenue generation which “has positioned GR8 Tech as a key player in the …

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Glitnor Group enters “important and exciting phase” with Richard Brown as CEO

Glitnor Group has significantly strengthened its senior leadership team after naming Richard Brown as its new Chief Executive Officer.  Brown previously held the role of CEO at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), having stepped down in May of this year. He is expected to begin his tenure at Glitnor Group in January 2024. His appointment, Glitnor Group explained, marks the beginning …

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Adam Smith: Leading FSB in 2023

SBC News Adam Smith: Leading FSB in 2023

A few weeks on from his appointment as interim Chief Executive Officer of FSB, Adam Smith is settling into the role and looking forward to the year ahead.  Smith sat down with SBC News about the global markets on his agenda for the next 12 months, touching upon the reasons why he was attracted by the opportunities at FSB and …

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Spotlight Sports Group enters next phase of growth as Mark Renshaw becomes CEO

SBC News Spotlight Sports Group enters next phase of growth as Mark Renshaw becomes CEO

Mark Renshaw will step up as the new Chief Executive Officer at Spotlight Sports Group where he will lead the company’s next phase of growth across the UK and US markets. Renshaw, who previously held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Spotlight Sports Group, will take over from Alan Byrne with immediate effect. Renshaw said: “Alan, I and our …

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Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

SBC News Take a tour around the igaming world at CasinoBeats Summit 2022

CasinoBeats Summit 2022 is set to provide delegates with a whirlwind tour of the igaming world when the Global Casino conference track presents in-depth examinations of the latest developments in both emerging and established markets. The igaming industry conference and exhibition takes place on 24-26 May, when 2,000 delegates will gather at the InterContinental in St Julian’s, Malta to hear …

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BtoBet restructures and appoints a new CEO

SBC News BtoBet restructures and appoints a new CEO

There have been some big changes over at BtoBet with the Board deciding to adopt a new process and structure.  Kostandina Zafirovska has been appointed as the new CEO while Alessandro Fried will fill the newlt created position of Chairman of the company.  The outgoing Fried will take care of the strategic aspects and the expansion of BtoBet’s business in …

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Jesper Kärrbrink becomes Mr.Green CEO

SBC News Jesper Kärrbrink becomes Mr.Green CEO

It has been announced that Jesper Kärrbrink is today assuming the position as CEO of award winning online casino Mr Green Ltd. The previous CEO Bo Wänghammar will work with business development within the Mr Green Group. Jesper Kärrbrink said of the news: “It is exciting to be back in the gaming industry, and to be working with one of …

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Sporting Index appoints Simon Trim as CEO

SBC News Sporting Index appoints Simon Trim as CEO

Following the departure of former CEO Warren Murphy, Simon Trim has today been named as the new Chief Executive of Sporting Index Group. Trim has been with the firm for 18 years and was appointed Managing Director of Sporting Solutions, the B2B trading services division of the Group, in late 2011. Murphy served as CEO of the Group for the past …

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