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Appointments Casino + 1 more

SkyCity appoints Blair Woodbury as CFO

Executive previously held finance leadership roles across telecoms, media and state-owned enterprises

1 min read • Feb 16 • By Shaan Khan

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Mariya Savova

Land Based Appointments + 1 more

SkyCity CRO Carolyn Kidd to step down in January 2026

The operator has confirmed the resignation of Chief Risk Officer Carolyn Kidd, with her departure scheduled for early 2026 as SkyCity continues to progress its long-term risk and compliance transformation across New Zealand and Australia.

3 min read • Dec 16 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

New Zealand orders LeoVegas to cease local advertising

New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal notice to Malta-licensed operator LeoVegas, instructing the overseas gambling website to halt advertising activities targeting the country's residents.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Jack Found

Conferences & Exhibitions

Soo Kim to deliver keynote at ICE's World Gaming Forum

Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally's Corporation will be providing unique insight into the gaming giant's 'Always-On' vision when he appears as the 2026 opening keynote at ICE's exclusive World Gaming Forum programme for senior cross-sector gaming leaders and regulators on Monday 19 January. Soo Kim's participation reflects the Forum's growing reputation for being the industry's single most influential strategic platform, for debate, strategic analysis and policy discussion.

3 min read • Dec 9 • By Mariya Savova