Aristocrat appoints former Light & Wonder executive Dylan Slaney as Interactive CEO Summary Aristocrat Leisure has named Dylan Slaney, formerly head of Light & Wonder’s iGaming business, as Chief Executive Officer of its Interactive division. Slaney will take up the role on 3 November 2025, subject to regulatory approvals, and succeeds Moti Malul who will […]
Nominations now open for 16th edition of the BEGE Awards | Yogonet International Summary The BEGE Awards have opened nominations for their 16th edition. The ceremony will take place on 26 November at Megami Club in Sofia, followed by the BEGE Party. The awards — part of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition — celebrate […]
Hot Copy: Monopoly money Summary By Conor Mulheir — 12 Sep 2025 This Hot Copy round-up highlights three quick developments that matter to the iGaming and gambling policy world: GambleAware warning that flashy prize-draws (think Omaze, McDonald’s Monopoly) can normalise gambling and are linked to rising problem-gambling rates; fresh US crypto regulation drama as Brian […]
From zero to 24/7: Always-on defence for iGaming and player safety Summary Authors: Evgeny Zaretskov (SOFTSWISS group CISO) and Amir Aliev (deputy CSO) outline why iGaming needs an always-on Security Operations Centre (SOC) and how SOFTSWISS built a practical, cost-conscious 24/7 SOC tailored to the industry. The article covers the unique pressures of real-money gaming […]
All in it together? Racing’s day of protest leaves much unsaid Summary Racing staged a high-profile protest in Parliament Square — complete with a giant white horse and an LED van — to oppose the Treasury’s gambling tax harmonisation plans, which the sport sees as a de facto tax rise. The British Horseracing Authority and […]
Reno’s Grand Sierra Resort breaks ground on $1 billion arena project Summary The Grand Sierra Resort (GSR) in Reno will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on 30 September for its planned $1 billion arena. The 10,000-seat venue will feature a community ice rink, food and beverage areas and a 2,400-space parking garage. Construction will be phased, […]
Nominations now open for 16th edition of the BEGE Awards Summary The BEGE Awards have opened nominations for their 16th edition. Organisers confirm the ceremony will take place on 26 November at Megami Club in Sofia, followed by the BEGE Party. The awards recognise innovation, leadership and standout achievements across the Eastern European gambling sector, […]
Aristocrat appoints former Light & Wonder executive Dylan Slaney as Interactive CEO Published: 2025-09-12T08:44:31+00:00 | Reading time: 1:18 min Summary Aristocrat Leisure has named Dylan Slaney as the new Chief Executive Officer of its Interactive division, with an expected start date of 3 November 2025 subject to regulatory approvals. Slaney joins from Light & Wonder, […]
Macau’s concessionaires could soon turn to virtual performers to keep pace with rising competition in global entertainment scene Summary At the IAG EXPO in Manila David Baxley (Sands China / Marina Bay Sands) argued Macau’s casinos and arenas are likely to increasingly rely on virtual performers and AI-driven pop acts to fill multiple weekly shows […]
Entain Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Vouris announced as Featured Speaker at Regulating the Game 2026 Summary Regulating the Game has named Andrew Vouris, the newly appointed CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand, as a Featured Speaker for its 9-11 March 2026 conference at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Vouris, who took the Entain […]
