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Five Kenyan women leaders have played pivotal roles in modernizing the country’s gaming industry. Transformations include regulatory reform, technological advancements, and enhanced industry communications. AI implementation and community outreach have become key focuses for responsible growth in Kenya. Key Moments Women at the Helm of Regulatory Reforms Kenya’s gaming environment has undergone significant change, guided by decisive female leadership. In the regulatory sphere, the progression from loosely overseen casinos to a robustly controlled digital ecosystem reflects years of reform. Esther Argwings, assistant director at the Gaming, Betting Control and Licensing…

Key Moments: Harald Neumann stepped down as CEO of Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd after his Nevada license application was withdrawn Ryan Comstock has been named Acting CEO effective immediately, with a comprehensive search underway for a permanent successor Ainsworth shares (ASX:AGI) closed 1.40% lower at AUD 1.06 following the leadership change Leadership Transition at Ainsworth Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd has announced the immediate resignation of Chief Executive Officer Harald Neumann, just days after withdrawing his Nevada gaming license application. The company’s filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) acknowledged Neumann’s…

Key Moments: Casper Stylsvig is set to become Executive Director, Sports Business, at the HKJC starting January 2026 His role includes driving commercial growth across horse racing, football, lottery, and new sports categories Hong Kong’s recent legalisation of basketball betting is expected to create significant new revenue streams for the club Leadership Appointment Targets Sports Business Diversification Recently, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has announced Casper Stylsvig as its next Executive Director, Sports Business, beginning January 2026. Stylsvig will join HKJC’s Board of Management and will report directly to…

Key Moments: Gross gaming revenue for New York online sportsbooks dropped 5.3% year-on-year to $193.8 million in September. Player wagers hit $2.29 billion, up 10.6% compared to September 2023. FanDuel led the market, generating $77.6 million in revenue with a 9.82% hold. Mixed Performance for New York Sports Betting Operators Online sports betting operators in New York experienced a downturn in revenue this September, despite a substantial increase in player wagers compared to the same period last year. Gross gaming revenue across all platforms amounted to $193.8 million, reflecting a…

Key Moments: Digital Footprints has introduced an Accelerator Fund with £50,000 in marketing resources to support a rising iGaming startup Applications for the initiative are set to open on 13 October, with the winner to be announced on 8 January The selected startup will gain access to tailored digital marketing, advisory services, and wider industry exposure Accelerator Fund to Empower iGaming Entrepreneurs To celebrate its 15th anniversary, Digital Footprints has revealed the Digital Footprints Accelerator Fund. This new project is designed to provide a comprehensive £50,000 marketing resource package to…

Key Moments: GGPoker has introduced the ‘Face Off’ initiative, fronted by Johnny Vegas, highlighting the excitement and emotion of live poker. The campaign aims to revitalize GGPoker.co.uk’s image with a cinematic and comedic approach, focusing on authentic player experiences. ‘Face Off’ is rolling out across digital, audio, television, outdoor, PR, and CRM channels throughout the UK and Ireland. Revitalizing Poker Marketing in the UK GGPoker unveiled its latest project, ‘Face Off’, enlisting comedian Johnny Vegas to bring a fresh and bold energy to British poker. Designed to recapture the anticipation…

Key Moments: Poland’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans to increase the tax on gambling winnings from 10% to 15% starting January 2026 The proposed amendments extend taxation to winnings earned abroad and may revise current exemptions Operators and industry experts argue that higher taxes could drive consumers to unlicensed gambling sites Government Targets Greater Revenue With Tax Increase The Polish government has revealed plans to raise taxes on player winnings from 10% to 15%. The change will be made under proposed amendments to the Personal Income Tax Act. This…

Key Moments: Analysts estimated Japan’s offshore online gambling market at USD 8.3 billion in 2024, projecting growth to over USD 13 billion by 2033. Police identified more than 130 individuals involved in offshore gambling accounts, with 57 formally charged. Japan’s Integrated Resort initiative is targeting ¥1 trillion (USD 6.7 billion) in yearly economic impact upon opening around 2030. Shifting Habits: From Pachinko Parlors to Digital Platforms For decades, gambling in Japan was defined by the distinct bustle of pachinko halls and local racetracks. Recently, however, digital innovation has transformed the…

Key Moments: Bombay Group has named Rhiannon Bach as Chief Marketing Officer and Lauren Findlay as Chief Digital Officer Bach is set to steer global marketing initiatives and guest engagement across Bombay’s hospitality brands Findlay has been appointed to lead Yolo.com and drive Bombay’s digital transformation efforts New Leadership Elevates Digital Ambitions Bombay Group has made significant changes within its executive leadership, appointing Rhiannon Bach as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Lauren Findlay as Chief Digital Officer (CDO). Both join the C-suite at a key juncture for the organization’s evolving…

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