New Chief Executive announced at London International Casino Exposition (ICE), IGC Board applauds work of outgoing CEO FitzGerald
Vancouver, British Columbia – February 4, 2014 – The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) announced the selection of Keith Furlong as the trade association’s new Chief Executive Officer. Furlong will replace outgoing CEO John Kennedy FitzGerald.
“John FitzGerald led our organization through the challenges immediately following passage of UIGEA in the U.S. His sound counsel has been particularly instrumental in advancing lobbying efforts throughout Canada,” said IGC Chairman John Anderson.
Furlong, who served as IGC Deputy Executive Director since 2000, has been involved with casino regulation and online gaming for over fifteen years. He previously served as the Public Information Officer and Legislative Liaison for the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement in the Attorney General’s Office. He will remain as a member of the IGC Board of Directors. His prior service on the Board was due to his position as Vice President and Principal of Catania Gaming Consultants, an international gaming consultancy.
“Keith’s combined experience as a former New Jersey gaming regulator with a strong knowledge of the IGC’s long history advocating for fair and sensible online gaming regulations worldwide,” said Chairman Anderson.
“I am thrilled to be given an opportunity to work alongside a Board of Directors with their extensive business experience to lead the IGC forward,” said Furlong.
The IGC continues to be a voice for the responsible interactive gaming industry, making the case for regulation and player protection to governments, gaming regulators and policy makers throughout the world. The IGC continues to emphasize that perceived problems of underage and problem gambling can best be resolved through a combination of up-to-date technology, proper internal controls and regulatory oversight.
“This is a challenging time period in the online gaming industry, with many jurisdictions either implementing or considering the adoption of online gaming regulation and taxation,” added Chairman Anderson. “I am confident that Keith will be an asset as the IGC pursues opportunities on behalf of our membership.”
