Ex-politician Pechtold named new Dutch lottery board chairman

Ex-politician Pechtold named new Dutch lottery board chairman

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  • Nosa Omoigui, iGaming Business
May 7, 2021 5:30 AM
  • Nosa Omoigui, iGaming Business

The supervisory board of the Dutch Lottery has appointed Alexander Pechtold as its new chairman.

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Pechtold, who is currently serving as general director at the central bureau for driving licenses, takes on the role. Prior to that position, he had a long political career, including serving as Parliamentary Leader from 2006 to 2018.

He succeeds Jan Loorbach in the role after his time in office expired.

Pechtold said: “Netherlands Lottery has proven its position in the lottery market. With just as much energy and confidence, the Netherlands Lottery will also become active in the online gambling market with a responsible offer. ”