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Green Jade jump into Gibraltar with appointment of Brian Walton as Commercial Manager
Former Jumpman Gaming and Nektan executive joins exciting game developer, working closely with its operator partners
Green Jade Games, the progressive and innovative casino game developer has taken the strategic step of a key hire in Gibraltar – Brian Walton as Commercial Manager. With some recent new partners in Gibraltar in mind and with a view on the future, Walton was a natural fit for the business.
Walton joins Green Jade from Jumpman Gaming where he was International Network Manager, assisting and supporting the business as it entered new territories and also working closely with its white label partners in these regions.
This included advising on marketing and advertising, and ensuring all activity was undertaken in full compliance with the rules and requirements laid out by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. Walton has also held roles at Nektan including Head of Client Relations.
As Green Jade’s Commercial Manager, he will be responsible for supporting the developer’s operator partners to ensure both parties maximise their relationship and continue to drive growth. This includes leveraging Green Jade’s cutting-edge gamification products and thrilling games.
Mark Taffler, Chief Commercial Officer at Green Jade Games, said: “Brian is a great hire and a natural fit for the Green Jade team. He is experienced, skilled and incredibly passionate about the games and products that we design and develop.
We were impressed with his knowledge, desire and humane qualities, which we value hugely as a business. He will be pivotal in helping us to achieve our industry changing proposition around Arcade and Skill content. 2022 will be a very very interesting year
“This will prove invaluable when it comes to working with our operator partners and helping them to maximise the full potential of our slots, arcade games and gamification features and tools. I look forward to working with Brian as we continue to grow the business and achieve our goals.”
Brian Walton, Commercial Manager at Green Jade Games, said: “This is a fabulous move for me as not only does it give me further scope to continue to enhance my skills and learnings, it also allows me to maintain my B2B abilities and ethos.
“My personal goal for the role is to ensure that our partners leverage everything that Green Jade can offer such as amazing game content, including our unique and visually stunning arcade games, help them improve gamification plus maximise our awesome homepage content ability.
“This allows any casino to display our content seamlessly, not only providing a striking and engaging look but also providing the ease and simplicity that players are looking for. I am thrilled to be joining the team and look forward to helping take the business to the next level.”
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Former DAZN executive joins as the safer gambling consultancy scales internationally from Manchester.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the company said on 5 May 2026. The Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said the hire is part of its next phase of international growth.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to help scale operations and expand its role with organisations in “high-risk sectors,” including sport, gambling, and education.
Chetan Pandya, Managing Director at EPIC Global Solutions, said: “EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey.”
Paul Buck, CEO of EPIC Global Solutions, added: “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that.”
EPIC said it is expanding its presence in North America and internationally, alongside the development of scalable and digitally-enabled solutions to support organisations across multiple markets.
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Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy says the hire supports expansion in North America and other markets.
EPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director, the Manchester-based gambling-harm prevention consultancy said on 5 May 2026.
Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles. EPIC said the appointment is intended to support its next phase of international growth and to scale its operations as regulatory scrutiny increases and operators expand into new markets.
“EPIC operates in a space that is becoming increasingly critical to the future of global sport and gambling. The opportunity to help shape how organisations approach prevention, responsibility, and long-term sustainability at scale is incredibly compelling. I’m excited to be joining at such a pivotal moment in the company’s journey,” Pandya said.
CEO Paul Buck said the hire strengthens EPIC’s leadership as it expands its presence in North America and develops “scalable and digitally-enabled solutions” to support partners across multiple jurisdictions. “This is a significant moment for EPIC. Chetan brings the experience, leadership, and global perspective we need as we continue to grow and evolve. Our ambition is clear – to be the trusted partner to the world’s leading organisations in player protection, and this appointment strengthens our ability to deliver on that,” Buck added.
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Inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards were held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas and livestreamed globally.
StreamRollers has announced its Top 100 Casino Influencers of 2026 following the inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas in Nevada. The company said the event brought together casino content creators, gaming executives and media for a formal gala.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers listed its top 10 ranked influencers as:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list has been published on its Instagram account.
The company positioned the awards as a marker of the growing creator economy around casino content, which it said spans platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. StreamRollers said the awards event was livestreamed via StreamRollers.com and noted its platform is currently in beta with an official launch planned.
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, commented: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.”
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