Brian Krolicki becomes president of International Association of Gaming Regulators
David Phillips of Ontario’s AGCO will serve as vice president of the association.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has appointed Brian Krolicki as its new president, succeeding Ben Haden of Great Britain's Gambling Commission. Krolicki, who was previously the association's vice president, is a commissioner on the Nevada Gaming Commission. His career includes two terms as Nevada's lieutenant governor and two as the state's treasurer. Haden, who served a three-year term as president, will remain on the IAGR board of trustees.
David Phillips, the chief operating officer of Ontario's Alcohol and Gaming Commission, will take on the role of vice president. Phillips oversees licensing, compliance, enforcement and technology for Ontario's regulated online gambling market. He also leads the IAGR's Illegal Gambling Working Group as its co-chair. Krolicki said Phillips's expertise will be crucial for the association's goals. "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," Krolicki said.
Krolicki praised Haden for expanding the association's scope and building stronger international connections during his presidency. The change in leadership follows a year of increased activity for IAGR, which launched its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week in 2026. That campaign highlighted the consumer tool CheckBeforeYouPlay.org, a website for verifying operator licences. The association also expanded its work through committees focused on model rules and technology, alongside educational outreach to policymakers.
More than 150 regulators from around the world attended IAGR's annual conference this year in Lima, Peru, joined by over 100 industry experts. Krolicki said he plans to maintain that momentum with vice president Phillips, chief executive Kevin Mullally and the board into 2027. The aim is to solidify recent initiatives into long-term gains for regulators globally. "Our members have more opportunities to exchange expertise, contribute to practical regulatory initiatives and work together to protect consumers," Krolicki said.