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Playtech has extended a strategic partnership between its Playtech Software Limited and the NorthStar Ontario subsidiary of NorthStar Gaming Holdings and agreed to advance CA$3.0m (£1.8m/€2.1m/US$2.2m) in short-term financing to the latter. Signed in June last year, the strategic marketing agreement aims to accelerate the NorthStar player acquisition strategy in Ontario. The initial agreement resulted
SkyCity Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of experienced gambling executive Jason Walbridge as its new chief executive. Walbridge is set to begin his new role at SkyCity in July this year. His appointment as CEO is subject to regulatory approvals in New Zealand. He joins having worked in the gambling industry for two decades
Igaming aggregator and content supplier Relax Gaming has announced the appointment of Martin Stålros as its new CEO. Stålros takes on the CEO position after almost 10 years as chief operating officer of Relax Gaming. He is replacing Simon Hammon, who has served as Relax CEO since 2022 after three years as chief product officer.
Bragg Gaming Group has formed a special committee to review strategic alternatives for the business, while the provider has reported an increased net loss of €5.0m (£4.3m/$5.4m) for 2023 despite an increase in revenue. Chaired by independent board member Don Robertson, the committee will now consider all strategic alternatives. This could include the sale of
Flutter Entertainment has today (29 January) commenced trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the US, with its shares launching at 2.30pm GMT. Ordinary shares in Flutter are now trading under the ticker symbol FLUT on the NYSE. Launching on the NYSE signals the end of Flutter’s secondary listing on Euronext Dublin. Last
Intralot has announced a two-year extension to its games operator contract with La Marocaine Des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS). The fresh deal is set to run out in December 2025. The agreement will see Intralot continue to operate MDJS’s lottery, while also offering sports betting and other games of chance. Intralot has had a
Jette Nygaard-Andersen has issued a public statement following her exit as CEO of Entain last month, praising the business for its transformation into a responsible operator. Nygaard-Andersen resigned as CEO in December. She led Entain since January 2021, replacing Shay Segev after he left to join sports streaming platform Dazn. Stella David, currently a non-executive director, is now serving CEO on
Lottery technology broker Lottery.com has secured an $18.0m (£14.2m/€16.4m) investment commitment from financial group Prosperity Investment Management. Lottery.com said it will use the funds to “accelerate” its strategic acquisition plans. It also said the Prosperity investment will support market development initiatives for both its Lottery.com and Sports.com brands. Prosperity will fund Lottery.com through an investment
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced the appointment of Charles Mizzi as its new chief executive, with effect from next month. Mizzi will officially begin his new role as CEO at the Malta regulator on 26 January. He will replace Charles Brincat, who is stepping down after two years at the helm. He joins the MGA
Lottery technology broker Lottery.com has announced a new senior leadership team, with Matthew McGahan taking on the role of CEO. McGahan becomes CEO on permanent basis having served in the role in the interim since July 2023. This followed the departure of Mark Gustavson after only taking the position in February at Lottery.com. McGahan joined Lottery.com as chair in October last
