LeoVegas appoints former MGA CEO Carl Brincat as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Former Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Carl Brincat has been appointed as Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at LeoVegas. Brincat will take on the role in August, reporting directly to LeoVegas Chief Legal and Compliance Officer Abby Cosgrave. He will work from the company's Sliema offices in Malta.

In his new role, Brincat will be responsible for overseeing and managing relationships with new regulators and authorities as LeoVegas enters new global markets. He will also lead LeoVegas’ policy efforts and will coordinate the operator's relationships with industry trade bodies. 
 
On his appointment, Brincat said: "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. 

“The LeoVegas ethos aligns with my own, and I can’t wait to lead the team in supporting the plans to expand commercially whilst continuing to enhance the already excellent relationships with regulators and policymakers around the globe."

Cosgrave added: “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.” 

Brincat announced he would leave the MGA’s CEO role in October last year, as he decided not to renew his contract before its expiration in January. He first joined the regulator in 2014 as a legal adviser, going on to assume various roles over the following years before being appointed to the top role in 2021. His position was taken over by Charles Mizzi, who assumed the role following Brincat’s departure.  

In recent times, LeoVegas acquired sports betting operator Tipico's US operations, pulling the operator from that sports betting market. The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of Q3.