Brian Krolick Appointed IAGR President in Shift from UK to US Regulatory Leadership
Brian Krolick, Nevada Gaming Commission member and former Lieutenant Governor, is the new IAGR President succeeding Ben Haden of the UK Gambling Commission. Dave Phillips, with illegal gambling expertise, becomes Vice President. The shift aligns with IAGR's Illegal Gambling Awareness Week and US debates over prediction markets.
SCCG Take — US leadership at IAGR sharpens focus on illegal gambling collaboration, but differing views on prediction markets may test unified standards for operators across jurisdictions.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has appointed Brian Krolick as its new President. Krolick succeeds Ben Haden, Director of Research and Statistics at Britain’s Gambling Commission.
Krolick has served as a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission since 2023. His background includes three decades in state politics and regulation, with prior roles as State Treasurer from 1999 to 2007 and as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Nevada from 2007 to 2015.
As reported by SBC News, Krolick previously held the position of IAGR Vice President. That role now passes to Dave Phillips, co-chair of the organisation’s Illegal Gambling Working Group.
Krolick said: “On behalf of our Board and members, I want to thank Ben for his leadership and dedication over the past three years.” He added: “I am thrilled to welcome Dave to the leadership team as Vice President.”
Leadership Transition Coincides with Illegal Gambling Push
The change in leadership occurs as IAGR intensifies efforts to address illegal gambling. The body launched the inaugural Illegal Gambling Awareness Week this week. Members including the Gambling Commission have pursued research on the dynamics of the illegal market.
Krolick assumes the role while the US industry faces a regulatory crossroads on prediction markets. Nevada authorities remain particularly opposed to their introduction.
Delivering on 2027 Priorities
Krolick said: “IAGR has made incredible progress in 2026, and I am excited about what we can accomplish in 2027. Our members have more opportunities to exchange expertise, contribute to practical regulatory initiatives, and work together to protect consumers.” He looks forward to working with Phillips, CEO Kevin Mullally, trustees and members to convert these steps into lasting benefits.
The promotion of Phillips alongside Krolick places direct expertise on illegal gambling at the top table. This structure supports the stated goal of cross-jurisdictional learning. Yet the test lies in whether awareness campaigns and shared research produce consistent enforcement tools that operators can navigate without regulatory fragmentation.
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