Appointments – Page 7 | Global Gaming Insider

Veikkaus appoints Chris Armes as EVP of Gaming Technologies

Former High5Games executive Chris Armes will join Veikkaus’ leadership team as the Finnish operator prepares for market liberalisation and further international expansion.

2 min read • Aug 17 • By Jack Found

Appointments Lottery + 3 more

Allwyn names Xenia Olajosova as Group Media Director

The lottery operator has appointed a media veteran to lead its global media strategy.

1 min read • Aug 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Jeff Bandman returns to prediction market sector as Kalshi Prime CEO

Bandman previously led Kalshi’s regulatory strategy from January 2019 to July 2024, having also overseen the CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk and Office of International Affairs.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

MGCB Chairman: A ‘real reckoning’ over prediction markets is near…

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Jim Townsend as new MGCB Chairman on July 23, succeeding Jim Ananich who had been leading the regulator since April 2025.

6 min read • Aug 12 • By Kirk Geller

Appointments Personnel

Veikkaus Executive Vice President to leave operator

Velipekka Nummikoski will part ways with the operator after 14 years of service.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

BGC welcomes Vicky Foxcroft appointment

The BGC also paid tribute to outgoing Gambling Minister Baroness Fiona Twycross, who oversaw the industry’s contribution to jobs, tourism, local economies and leisure.

2 min read • Aug 11 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Taras Shevchenko elected President of Ukrainian gambling operators association

The Association of Ukrainian Gambling Operators has appointed Taras Shevchenko as its new President as the country continues reforming its gambling regulatory framework.

1 min read • Aug 11 • By Jack Found

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Peter Longi joins Happy Valley Casino as new GM

Longi’s gaming experience has included roles in slot operations, table games and player development, having most recently served as Assistant GM at Sahara Las Vegas.

2 min read • Aug 10 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Affinity appoints three board members as Primm Resorts transition closes

The casino resort company enters a new phase following the completion of its operations transition.

1 min read • Aug 10 • By Will Underwood

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Mohegan promotes Kristi Hanney to VP, Deputy General Counsel

Hanney moves into the role following a period of balance-sheet restructuring and portfolio changes for the tribal gaming operator, including the $300m sale of the Connecticut Sun.

2 min read • Aug 10 • By Shaan Khan