The International Association of Gaming Regulators, Inc. (IAGR) announced its 2016-2017 officers and trustees at its 2016 Annual Business Meeting in Sydney, Australia, held in conjunction with its annual conference.
Dale Fuga of Canada was inducted as president during the association’s conference in Sydney. Fuga is chief operating officer of the Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba.
Nick Tofiluk of the United Kingdom was inducted as vice president of IAGR. Tofiluk is director of regulatory operations for the Gambling Commission (United Kingdom).
Treasurer Bruce Molnar, chairman of the Pokagon Band Gaming Commission (U.S.), retained his office for the next year. Cedrick Chiloane of South Africa was appointed as IAGR secretary for the next two years. Chiloane is the departmental communications manager for the Mpumalanga Gambling Board in South Africa.
In addition, two new trustees were elected to the board—Trude Felde, senior advisor, Norwegian Gaming & Foundation Authority; and Mabutho Zwane, chief executive officer, Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (South Africa).
The 2016-2017 Officers/Trustees are:
Dale Fuga, Chief Operating Officer, Liquor and Gaming Authority of Manitoba (President)
Nick Tofiluk, Director of Regulatory Operations, Gambling Commission (United Kingdom) (Vice President)
Bruce Molnar, Chairman, Pokagon Band Gaming Commission (United States) (Treasurer)
Blair Cairncross, Executive Director, New Zealand Gambling Commission
Trude Felde, Senior Advisor, The Norwegian Gaming and Foundation Authority
Susan Hensel, Director of Licensing, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Bheki Mlambo, Chief Executive Officer, Mpumalanga Gambling Board (immediate Past President)
David Rebuck, Director, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
Birgitte Sand, Director, Danish Gambling Authority
Jerry See, Chief Executive, Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore
Fortune Sekgaphane, Chief Executive Officer, North West Gambling Board (South Africa)
Mabutho Zwane, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board (South Africa)
Begun in the 1990s, IAGR works to advance the effectiveness and efficiency of gaming regulation throughout the world and provides a forum in which gaming regulators from various countries can meet, exchange views and information, and discuss policy issues.