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Dr Jane Rigbye to leave CEO role

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Dr Jane Rigbye will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Ygam in June after three and a half years in the role.

Dr Jane Rigbye will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Ygam in June after three and a half years in the role. She will be appointed to the Ygam Board as a trustee, continuing to support the charity in this new capacity.

Dr Rigbye, a chartered psychologist and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, has dedicated nearly two decades to working in the professional field of gambling harms. Since joining Ygam, she has played a pivotal role in establishing Ygam as the UK’s leading charity dedicated to preventing gaming and gambling harms among children and young people.

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Under her leadership, Ygam has significantly enhanced its profile, expanded its reach, and increased its impact through the execution of an ambitious strategy and rebrand, which included the recent launch of a new website. The charity is now widely recognised across multiple sectors for its award-winning, evidence-based programmes, which support hundreds of schools, colleges, and universities, as well as working with brands such as the Scouts, Mumsnet, Place2Be, and The Children’s Society.

Mike Wojcik, Chair of Ygam, said: “On behalf of the Board, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Jane for what she has achieved during her tenure. Jane has played a pivotal role in strengthening our engagement with government and key stakeholders, championing the vital role of the third sector during a period of significant reform. We wish her all the best in her next chapter and look forward to building on the strong foundation she has helped to create.

“We are confident our senior leadership team will continue driving our strategy forward and making a meaningful impact.”

Dr Jane Rigbye, said: “Leading Ygam has been an incredible honour. I am immensely proud of what we have achieved as a team, and I know the charity will continue to go from strength to strength. The work we do has never been more important, and I have been continually inspired by the passion and talent of the Ygam team. While I am stepping down as CEO, I remain fully committed to Ygam’s mission and look forward to continuing to support its vital work as a trustee.”

Ygam’s Chief Operating Officer, Helen Martin, has been appointed as Interim CEO. The Board will provide further updates on the recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive in due course.

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New football tournament is part of iGB L!VE’s London iGaming Week

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iGB L!VE will be underscoring its status as one of the industry’s most popular business, networking and social igaming events this year following confirmation that it has teamed up with the LatAm Media Group to stage the first London LMG Futbol Experience. 

Taking place on Friday 4th July at the BallerZ Dome in Bluewater, the live-streamed 6-a-side tournament will be played on a state of the art 5G pitch with games officiated by fully qualified referees.

With free transportation provided to and from ExCeL London, a journey which takes less than 35 minutes, the day’s activities will run from 1pm – 10pm and comprise a host of networking opportunities and events including lunch and a prize giving cocktail reception as well as a post-match poker tournament.

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Expanding on the day’s activities, Agustin Cikes COO and Jorge Gomez, CEO of LatAm Media Group said: “This will be the 14th LMG Futbol Experience with previous editions being staged in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Spain. The mix of competition and camaraderie sits at the heart of the LMG Futbol Experience and we are looking forward to bringing the excitement and competitive fun of our Latin American events to London. To be able to hold the tournament alongside iGB L!VE represents a true milestone.”

Welcoming the opportunity to deliver another high profile event as part of iGB L!VE’s London iGaming Week, Global Portfolio Director Naomi Barton noted: “London is the birthplace of igaming so it’s totally appropriate to hold a prestigious industry tournament in the country which was the birthplace of football!

“It’s fantastic to able to work with LatAm Media Group to celebrate the relocation of iGB L!VE to London and create a series of social events to complement all the business lead generation and networking activities that will be available on the iGB L!VE show floor. July’s edition will not only be the largest iGB L!VE on record but also the most valuable and inspirational for our customers, as the event continues to provide an ultra-professional environment in its new London home, right at the heart of the igaming community”.

To enter a team in the LMG Futbol Experience and/or take advantage of the tournament branding and sponsorship opportunities contact Agustin Cikes at [email protected]

iGB L!VE (2nd– 3rd July, ExCeL London) will welcome a projected 15,000 igaming and affiliate pioneers, helping businesses throughout the online gaming ecosystem to navigate an ever-changing landscape via networking opportunities, cutting-edge innovations and crucial market knowledge-sharing. To register for the first edition of the show to be held in London visit: igblive.com

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Exclusive briefing at SBC Americas with Vixio’s James Kilsby

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James Kilsby: Gambling Compliance & Regulation AnalystGambling Compliance & Regulation Analyst

About James

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James Kilsby heads up Vixio’s North American-based operations. He has extensive industry experience and has spoken at industry conferences in the United States, Latin America and Europe, including at the European Parliament in Brussels. A fluent Spanish and Portuguese speaker, James also takes a keen interest in emerging Latin American gambling markets, including Mexico and Brazil. James holds an MA in Latin American History and Politics from the University of London. sustainable growth and new product launches into the RegTech space. Learn more: linkedin.com/in/james-kilsby.

Speaking Experience:

  • iGaming NEXT
  • SBC Summit
  • International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
  • & More

Interview Topics

  • Latin-America and Brazil’s developing markets for gambling
  • U.S. sports betting market predictions & trends
  • Elections & their potential impact on gambling regulation
  • Rising taxes in betting and gambling

Want to find out more? Contact us: [email protected] or find us on social media.

Sample Questions to Ask

  • As someone deeply involved in the North American market, what are the most significant trends you’ve observed in the
    gambling industry over the past few years? How do these trends compare to those in Europe and Latin America?
  • What are the key factors driving growth in Brazil’s market, and what regulatory challenges do operators face?
  • Given your international speaking experience, how do you see the global conversation around gambling regulation evolving? What issues do you think are most pressing for the industry to address on a global scale?
  • Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance is often seen as a challenge. What advice would you give to operators trying to innovate within regulatory constraints?

 

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Golden Boomerang Awards 2025 has launched a special competition for the Champions League semi-finals

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Boomerang Partners, a rapidly growing global brand, is excited to announce the launch of a special contest in conjunction with the 2025 Golden Boomerang Awards tournament, running until May 11. This contest, dedicated to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, offers tournament participants a chance to compete for exclusive prizes.

With more than 400 affiliate teams participating worldwide, the competition is fierce, with monthly prizes up for grabs. The final prize drawing will take place on May 3, where one lucky winner will have their dream fulfilled. In addition to monthly prizes, awards will be given in 11 different categories.

The special Champions League-themed contest is open to both current tournament participants and newcomers. Registration for this unique opportunity is open until May 5, giving everyone a chance to win the grand prize — the coveted ‘Home Stadium Fan’ VIP experience. Affiliate managers will provide details to new participants.

The Champions League semi-finals are a top event in the world of sports, which generates fantastic interest among fans. The first matches will take place on April 29 and 30, when Arsenal will play PSG and Barcelona will face Inter, respectively. The return matches will take place on May 6 and 7. All the teams that made it to the top four deserve to win.

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Arsenal are betting on the Champions League, given that they are 12 points behind leading Liverpool in the English Premier League and have played one more match. PSG are 23 points off the lead in the French Ligue 1, and can safely focus on the Champions League. Interestingly, Arsenal already played PSG in the second round of the tournament’s group stage and won 2-0.

The game between Barcelona and Inter looks particularly interesting. It is a rematch of the 2010 semi-final, when Inter eventually won the Champions League trophy. The teams approach the game as leaders of the championships—Spain and Italy. Barcelona’s best striker, Robert Lewandowski, will miss the first game – he is out for about three weeks due to injury.

The upcoming Champions League matches will be a powerful boost for the participants of the Golden Boomerang Awards. It is not only a chance to win a special prize, but also an opportunity to improve their positions in the sports leaderboard.

Join the Golden Boomerang Awards 2025

About Boomerang

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Boomerang Partners is a rapidly growing global brand offering a wide range of services. Boomerang is the Official Regional Betting Partner of AC Milan and collaborates with women’s football star and influencer Alisha Lehmann. In 2024, it launched the inaugural Golden Boomerang Awards 2024, the first annual global affiliate tournament. Boomerang Partners’ betting segment surged 5x, and gambling — 2x in 2024. Its affiliate program demonstrated a 120% increase in partners, and the number of sports betting offers surged more than 6 times. Six new products were launched by Boomerang in 2024, which contributed to an almost 1.5-fold increase in product users.

Boomerang’s portfolio contains 15+ gambling brands, including sportsbooks. They cover over 35 GEOs and offer a wide range of betting options with favorable odds. These products provide personalized bonuses and 24/7 multilingual support.

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