Weekend Report: Raketech’s new chair, Georgia’s gambling exclusion surge
Summary
iGamingBusiness’s Weekend Report highlights a round-up of sector moves: Raketech has a new chair, Georgia’s national self-exclusion list has passed 30,000 people, Alderney appointed a new gambling commissioner, and Annexio has surrendered its Isle of Man B2C licence as part of a regulatory reshuffle.
Raketech appointed Kathryn Moore Baker as chair after an extraordinary general meeting where shareholders approved the board’s proposals, including squeeze-out provisions and authorisation to repurchase up to 25% of the group’s shares. Magnus Alebo also joined the board.
Georgia’s Revenue Service reports the country’s gambling exclusion register now contains 30,451 people (30,392 voluntary self-exclusions and 59 court-ordered), with bans applying across online and land-based gambling for five years.
Alderney’s Gambling Control Commission named Richard Walker, Guernsey’s financial crime lead, as a new commissioner — the first new appointment in 15 years — praised for his AML/CFT expertise. Annexio Limited said it will stop taking bets under its Isle of Man licence to simplify its regulatory footprint while keeping licences in the UK, Jersey and Australia’s Northern Territory.
Source
Key Points
- • Raketech appoints Kathryn Moore Baker as chair; Magnus Alebo joins the board.
- • Shareholders approved squeeze-out provisions and a board-authorised share buyback of up to 25% before the 2026 AGM.
- • Georgia’s gambling self-exclusion register tops 30,000 (30,451), mostly voluntary; registrations last five years and bar all gambling formats.
- • Alderney appoints Richard Walker as a commissioner — the first new commissioner in 15 years — bringing AML/CFT and financial crime experience.
- • Annexio surrenders its Isle of Man B2C licence to reduce regulatory complexity but retains licences in the UK, Jersey and Australia’s Northern Territory; brands include LottoGo and Affiliate Empire.
Context and relevance
The updates reflect ongoing governance and regulatory shifts in the iGaming sector: senior board changes and capital measures at operators, growing use of self-exclusion mechanisms as part of responsible gambling trends, and firms streamlining licensing footprints to manage cost and compliance burdens. For regulators, the Alderney appointment signals continued focus on AML/CFT resilience.
Why should I read this?
Quick hit: if you want to know who’s moving where, how operators are handling licences, and what the latest responsible‑gambling figures look like (Georgia just passed a notable milestone), this saves you five minutes of scrolling. It’s short, sharp and keeps you up to speed on governance and regulatory moves that could affect partners, compliance obligations and market strategy.