LeoVegas AB has confirmed the inbound appointment of Carl Brincat, former Chief Executive of the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), as the new Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs.
Joining in August, Brincat will form part of LeoVegas’ regulatory compliance team led by Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Abby Cosgrave.
An expert in all disciplines related to igaming policies, licensing, and the development of regulatory safeguards, Brincat served as Chief Executive of the MGA from 2021 to 2024.
Of significance, his tenure saw the MGA apply new systems and controls to enhance money laundering protections, customer care duties, and tighter inspection of licences.
As detailed, Brincat will “spearhead the Group’s policy efforts and coordinate relationships with industry trade bodies to support LeoVegas Group’s rapid global expansion.”
Commenting on the appointment, Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, said, “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.”
“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,” added Carl Brincat,
“The LeoVegas ethos aligns with my own, and I can’t wait to lead the team in supporting the plans to expand commercially while continuing to enhance the already excellent relationships with regulators and policymakers around the globe.”