Personnel

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  1. 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.

    17 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Jack Found
  2. Jamul Casino Resort President & GM Mary Cheeks resigns following eight-year tenure

    The Jamul Indian Village Development Council announced Cheeks’ departure on August 13 and has yet to unveil a replacement for the President and GM positions at the time of writing.

    14 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Kirk Geller
  3. City of Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott file lawsuits against Kalshi and Polymarket

    The complaints allege that Kalshi and Polymarket allow Baltimore residents to wager on game winners, point spreads, totals and additional props commonly offered by licensed sportsbooks.

    14 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  4. Mendoza casino shuts traditional table games

    Argentina's Mendoza province has closed the roulette, blackjack and poker section at its central Casino de Mendoza after a sustained drop in players, leaving slot machines as the only live gaming option at the venue.

    14 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  5. Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 unveils Industry Influencer of the Year Shortlist

    The new category recognizes the voices helping shape conversations, build communities and contribute to the evolution of gaming across the Americas.

    14 Aug 2026 · 8 min read · By Mariya Savova
  6. Black Hawk Casino workers join Teamsters, mark first-ever casino unionization in Colorado

    The 110 casino workers who joined Teamsters Local 455 include cooks, cashiers, bartenders, servers, housekeeping, maintenance technicians, slot attendants and slot technicians.

    13 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Kirk Geller
  7. Allwyn names Xenia Olajosova as Group Media Director

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

    13 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  8. 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.

    12 Aug 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  9. 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.

    12 Aug 2026 · 6 min read · By Kirk Geller
  10. Veikkaus Executive Vice President to leave operator

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

    12 Aug 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic