Weekend Report: Nederlandse Loterij chair exits, EveryMatrix grows US presence

Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB looks at the news that you may have missed across the last few days. This week: Nederlandse Loterij chair steps down, EveryMatrix expands US presence with Boyd Gaming, and Kambi appoints new LatAm sale head.

Alexander Pechtold exits as chair of Nederlandse Loterij

Nederlandse Loterij has announced the planned departure of Chairman Alexander Pechtold after more than four years in the role.

Pechtold was recently reappointed to a second four-year term as chairman. However, after he was appointed mayor of the municipality of Delft, Pechtold decided he will step down from the lottery.

He will remain in the role until 1 January 2026. Nederlandse Loterij will now commence a search for a suitable successor.

“I leave behind an organisation that is ready for the future, with a clear positioning, an ambitious strategy, and enthusiastic and driven employees,” Pechtold said.

EveryMatrix extends US presence with Boyd

EveryMatrix has expanded its presence in the US by launching content in partnership with Boyd Interactive in New Jersey.

Boyd Interactive brands Resorts and Mohegan will have access to EveryMatrix’s library of exclusive titles from its in-house studios. Titles from Fantasma Games and Armadillo Studios will be made available via integration with SlotMatrix.

The SlotMatrix game aggregation platform features more than 37,000 games from over 350 studios.

EveryMatrix entered the US in February this year by partnering with betPARX, also in New Jersey. It has also rolled out several games in North America this year such as Glorious Diamonds.

Kambi names Lenoble as Latin America sales head

Kambi Group has appointed Mateo Lenoble as head of sales in Latin America.

An experienced professional, Lenoble joins Kambi after 10 years at Sportradar. He had roles there as director of sales and most recently vice president of account management.

Kambi said the new hire reinforces its commitment to expanding its footprint across Latin America. The provider offers a range of sports betting products and services in the region.

“The region is full of opportunity,” Lenoble said. “Kambi’s reputation for product excellence, flexibility and regulatory expertise positions us perfectly for success.”

Eddy takes chief revenue role at Yolo Group

Another new appointment is Stephanie Eddy, who has joined Yolo Group as chief revenue officer.

Eddy will oversee commercial performance across key regions and strategic channels within the Yolo Entertainment division.

She joins Yolo after more than 11 years with Betway. Eddy was most recently commercial development director after serving in various other positions during her time with the business.

“Steph is a proven leader with the commercial instincts and strategic vision that align perfectly with our ambitions,” Yolo Group CEO Matthew D’Emanuele said. “We are thrilled to welcome her to our leadership team.”

Stake.com scores partnership with football star Evra

Stake.com has signed former professional footballer Patrice Evra as a new global ambassador.

Evra will work with Stake.com on sports promotions and offer betting tips to customers. He will also take part in various VIP experiences run by the operator.

Capped 81 times by France, Evra played for several major clubs during his career. He is best known for his time with English Premier League side Manchester United, for whom he played between 2006 and 2014.

“With five Premier League titles, three League Cups and the 2008 UEFA Champions League wins under his belt, we’re beyond excited to have this champion as part of the Stake family,” Stake.com said.