Nevada Regulator Brian Krolicki Succeeds Ben Haden as President of the International Association of Gaming Regulators
IAGR named Nevada Gaming Commission member Brian Krolicki as President and Ontario's David Phillips as Vice President. Krolicki succeeds Ben Haden after a three-year term, with Haden staying on the Board of Trustees. Both bring direct experience in regulation, illegal gambling enforcement, and market development.
SCCG Take — The transition equips IAGR to sharpen focus on cross-border illegal gambling and regulatory learning, favoring operators seeking consistent global standards.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has named Brian Krolicki, a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, as its new President. David Phillips, Chief Operating Officer of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, assumes the role of Vice President. Brian Krolicki succeeds Ben Haden of the Gambling Commission in Great Britain, who completed a three-year term as President but will continue as a member of the IAGR Board of Trustees.
Krolicki previously served as IAGR Vice President. He brings experience in public service, finance and regulatory oversight. Before joining the Nevada Gaming Commission, he served two terms each as Nevada Lieutenant Governor and State Treasurer. According to reporting by Inside Asian Gaming, the appointment was detailed in an overnight release from the organization.
Leadership Experience and Priorities
Phillips holds broad experience across licensing, compliance, enforcement and technology oversight. He played a central role in developing Ontario’s competitive online gambling market and co-chairs IAGR’s Illegal Gambling Working Group, one of the organization’s most active committees.
Krolicki stated: “On behalf of our Board and members, I want to thank Ben for his leadership and dedication over the past three years. Ben has helped IAGR expand its ambitions, deepen its international relationships and deliver more value to regulators around the world. I am particularly pleased that he will remain on the Board of Trustees, where his experience, judgment and friendship will continue to benefit our work.”
Krolicki added: “I am thrilled to welcome Dave to the leadership team as Vice President. His deep understanding of regulatory operations and experience addressing the challenges of combating the illegal gambling market will be valuable as we advance IAGR’s priorities. He shares our commitment to helping regulators learn from one another and collaborate on issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries.”
Where the Transition Points Next
The appointments place officials with direct operational and policy experience at the head of an organization focused on shared regulatory challenges. How the new leadership translates prior public service records and working group results into expanded international coordination will set the pace for IAGR’s next phase.
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