OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis Chief Executive
OpenBet has named five-year veteran Nikos Konstakis as chief executive officer, effective by the end of 2026, with CEO Jordan Levin moving to chairman.
Executive Moves
Appointments, departures, and promotions across operators, suppliers, affiliates, and regulators.
Caesars Executives Exit as FTC Second Request Tests Fertitta Merger
Caesars Entertainment disclosed FTC Second Request in Fertitta Group merger filing dated Sept 17, 2026. Executives Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou resigned Sept 16.
Allwyn Names Francesco Rodano Responsible Gaming Head
Allwyn has named Francesco Rodano, Playtech's former chief sustainable gambling officer, its new Group Head of Responsible Gaming, effective 9 September 2026.
Avenue Capital's Marc Lasry Joins Firy Inc. Board
Firy Inc, formerly Skillz, named Avenue Capital chairman Marc Lasry to its board effective October 1, replacing director Gary Vecchiarelli as advisor.
IGT Appoints Adam Chibib Chief Financial Officer
IGT has named Adam Chibib Chief Financial Officer effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Fabio Celadon as the Apollo-owned supplier works through integration.
Bally's CFO Mira Mircheva Resigns, Papanier Named Interim
Bally's Corporation CFO Mira Mircheva resigned September 3 for personal reasons; President George Papanier becomes interim CFO effective September 4, 2026.
Light & Wonder Names Mike Smith Managing Director, Asia
Light & Wonder named Mike Smith Managing Director, Asia, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Ken Jolly in a Macau-based regional leadership reshuffle.
Midnite Names Dale Tang General Manager for Canada
Midnite named Dale Tang, a five-year FanDuel Canada director, General Manager for Canada on August 24, 2026, its first market outside the UK and Ireland.
Seven iGaming CEOs Turn Over in Six Weeks
Seven iGaming CEOs, at Flutter, Rank Group, Accel Entertainment, Scientific Games, Banijay Gaming and Allwyn UK, changed within six weeks, mostly insiders.
Games Valley Names Jorge Morales Its First Americas Director
Games Valley hired Jorge L Morales, formerly Aristocrat Interactive's commercial director, as its first Director of Americas to lead operator partnerships.
Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler Steps Down, Phil Walker Named Interim
Allwyn UK announced on August 19 that CEO Andria Vidler will step down September 7, with former William Hill executive Phil Walker named interim chief.
Veikkaus Names Chris Armes EVP of Gaming Technologies
Veikkaus named Chris Armes Executive Vice President of Gaming Technologies on August 17, succeeding Ari Aarnihuhta ahead of Finland's 2027 market opening.