footballer banned, new Broadway CEO

Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: footballer banned for betting, new CEO at Broadway Gaming and Light & Wonder launches cancer social impact campaign.

Dutch professional footballer Osman Foyo has been banned from playing for five months after breaching rules on betting.

Foyo, who plays for English League One team AFC Wimbledon, placed 252 bets on matches. The BBC said the bets were made between 29 October 2023 and 28 March 2025.

English Football Association rules say players across the national pyramid are not permitted to place bets on football. Those that breach the regulation risk fines and bans.

Four of the five months in the ban issued to Foyo have been suspended, meaning he will only miss an initial month. He was also ordered to pay a fine of £1,000.

Broadway Gaming names Cleary as CEO

Online bingo specialist Broadway Gaming has appointed Mark Cleary as its new CEO.

Confirming the news on LinkedIn, Broadway said Cleary will make the step up from chief operations officer. He has served in his current role for more than eight years.

Cleary replaces founder David Butler as CEO. Butler will transition into the role of executive chairman, where he will focus on strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities.

“Mark has been instrumental in the company’s growth, operational excellence and team culture and driving Broadway to become the UK’s largest independent online bingo operator,” Broadway said.

Hickey takes managing director role at Games Inc

Another new appointment was confirmed at Games Inc, with Fiona Hickey becoming managing director.

Hickey takes on the role at the slot game studio after working in the iGaming sector for more than 15 years. She joins after six years with Push Gaming.

Hickey will focus on three areas: growing the studio’s distribution footprint, ramping up game output and strengthening its platform.

 “I am excited to be leading such a talented team at a really pivotal moment for Games Inc,” Hickey said.

Danish regulator raises awareness of helpline

Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of the StopSpillet helpline.

Running throughout October and December, the campaign will mainly target men in their 30s and 40s. Research showed fathers of that age may have more difficulty seeking help.

Since its launch in January 2019, StopSpillet has had almost 4,000 conversations with players and their relatives.

“The campaign is intended to show more of what you risk missing out on if you let gambling fill you up too much,” said Anders Dorph, director of Spillemyndigheden.

Light & Wonder launches cancer support campaign

Light & Wonder has partnered with several organisations to launch a new campaign focused on battling cancer.

“Gaming vs. Cancer” will seek to raise awareness, funding and support for cancer research, care and community programs. Global Gaming Women is among the organisations working with Light & Wonder on the initiative.

To support the initiative, Light & Wonder will hold a month-long fundraising campaign to benefit the American Cancer Society. It will match all donations up to $10,000 made through the Light & Wonder Game Changers for Good portal.

“As the leading cross-platform global games company, we recognize both the responsibility and the opportunity we have to make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live, work, and play,” said Shannon Demus, CFO, Gaming Americas at Light & Wonder.