Personnel – Page 18 | Global Gaming Insider

Former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz joins Coalition for Prediction Markets as Senior Advisor

Quintenz served as Commissioner of the CFTC from August 2017 to September 2021 and currently maintains a position on Kalshi’s Board of Directors along with the new appointment.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Kirk Geller

Kalshi appoints Jovy Dedaj as new Head of Litigation

As part of a social media post announcing his hire, Dedaj stated that ‘advocating for something as transformative and impactful’ as Kalshi is ‘what motivated me to become a trial lawyer.’

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Kirk Geller

iGaming Online + 1 more

Bragg Gaming cuts 19% of global workforce in second restructuring round

The additional cuts are expected to bring Bragg's combined annualized cost savings to around €10.5m as the supplier works toward sustained cash generation.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Appointments Casino + 3 more

PG Soft names Hugo Baungartner General Manager for Latin America

The appointment comes as the supplier expands across regulated markets in the region while its flagship Fortune Tiger game continues to face scrutiny in Brazil.

2 min read • Jul 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Land Based Appointments + 2 more

Marina Bay Sands appoints Angelita Teo as Vice President of Attractions

Marina Bay Sands has appointed cultural leader Angelita Teo as Vice President of Attractions as the resort continues to strengthen its entertainment, tourism and cultural offerings.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Phil Crawford to step down as NICC Chief Commissioner

Crawford played a key role in strengthening casino oversight, including the NICC’s response to the Bell inquiries into The Star.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Brightstar adds FanDuel compliance executive

Allie Frank joins as Director of Compliance Operations as Brightstar continues reshaping its lottery business after its split from IGT.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Horseracing + 5 more

Frank Zaccanelli joins Past the Wire to integrate prediction markets, sports betting content

The new partnership will look to expand Past the Wire’s coverage beyond horse racing and into sports wagering, prediction markets, video programming, technology and data-driven analysis.

2 min read • Jul 8 • By Kirk Geller

Trade Associations Appointments + 3 more

SGLA promotes Sean Ostrow to Executive Director, appoints four new Board members

Ostrow has served as Managing Director of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance since October 2025 and will now replace Jeff Duncan in the Executive Director position.

2 min read • Jul 8 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Appointments + 4 more

Lon O’Donnell appointed as SVP of Gaming Operations for Seneca Resorts & Casinos

Prior to joining Seneca Resorts & Casinos, O’Donnell served as VP and GM of Bally’s Casino Black Hawk in Colorado and VP of Gaming Strategy for Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Minnesota.

2 min read • Jul 8 • By Kirk Geller