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Former Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Carl Brincat has been appointed as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at LeoVegas. Brincat will take the role in August and will report directly to LeoVegas Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Abby Cosgrave.
In his new role, Brincat will be responsible for overseeing and managing relationships with new regulators and authorities as LeoVegas enters new global markets. He will also lead LeoVegas’ policy efforts and will coordinate LeoVegas’ relationships with industry trade bodies.
On his appointment, Brincat said: “I’m very excited to be joining LeoVegas Group. I have witnessed firsthand the Group’s growth from a newly founded challenger company into a leader in iGaming, with strong brands and a significant focus on offering gaming in a safe yet entertaining way.
“The LeoVegas ethos aligns with my own, and I can’t wait to lead the team in supporting the plans to expand commercially whilst continuing to enhance the already excellent relationships with regulators and policymakers around the globe.
Cosgrave added: “I’m very happy to welcome Carl Brincat to LeoVegas Group. He brings an impressive wealth of experience from his tenure at the Malta Gaming Authority, which will be a great asset as we continue to rapidly expand internationally.”
Brincat left his role as MGA CEO in January after the expiration of his fixed appointment, having initially been appointed by the MGA in January 2021. Taking the role was Charles Mizzi, who assumed the role following Brincat’s departure.
LeoVegas also recently acquired Tipico’s US operations, pulling the operator from the US sports betting market. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of Q3.
