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End of an era: John Connelly steps down as Interblock CEO

Bala Ganesan appointed Interim Chief Executive as search for permanent successor begins.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Keih Ma

Appointments Online + 1 more

Scientific Games appoints Ovie Doro as SVP of Data, Analytics and AI

The hire follows a recent run of digital and platform-led activity by the lottery supplier, including new iLottery roll-outs and wider data-driven product deployments.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Appointments + 1 more

Birches Health named to 2026 New York Digital Health 100

The recognition places Birches Health among a select group of digital health firms shaping healthcare innovation in New York, as demand for specialized treatment for gambling-related harm continues to rise across the US.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Casino + 3 more

Hippos ATG appoints Pekka Kaidesoja as Head of Content ahead of Finland launch

The company will offer horseracing betting, sports betting and online casino products.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Jack Found

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Midnite appoints Sam Talbot as VP of Product

Talbot joins the team as Midnite ramps up expansion efforts and plans new international market launches this year.

2 min read • Feb 3 • By Megan Elswyth

Financial Appointments + 2 more

Luke Sammut promoted to CFO at Booming Games

Sammut enters the C-Suite in a newly created role following eight years with the company.

3 min read • Feb 3 • By Rory Calland

Financial Payments + 2 more

Beth Carpenter joining Koin as CRO

Carpenter most recently served as Executive Director and Head of Global Sales for JPMorgan Chase, helping to establish a new commercial division focused on providing payment solutions.

3 min read • Feb 2 • By Kirk Geller

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Accel names Andy Rubenstein as Chairman, Mark Phelan to assume CEO role

Phelan will also add the COO title to his current responsibilities, while Karl Peterson has been appointed as the Lead Independent Director of Accel Entertainment’s Board of Directors.

5 min read • Feb 2 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Appointments + 1 more

Genting Singapore appoints Lim Kok Thay as Resorts World Sentosa Chairman

The appointment formalizes Lim Kok Thay’s executive oversight of Resorts World Sentosa, consolidating leadership at the integrated resort as Genting Singapore advances major redevelopment and governance priorities.

3 min read • Feb 2 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Personnel

Carlos Chacón steps down as CEO of Merkur Dosniha

After 34 years, Chacón will be succeeded by the current COO and CFO, with the pair set to share the top job.

3 min read • Jan 29 • By Rory Calland