Many operators are leaving the regulated space and pivoting into the sweepstakes gaming market. So too is a regulator.
On Wednesday Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) Executive Director Greg Small will be leaving his post on Sept. 20 after three years in the post. IGC General Counsel Dennis Mullen will be acting as the interim executive director until Holcomb can appoint a permanent replacement.
“Greg’s knowledge and expertise has been invaluable in leading the Indiana Gaming Commission effectively and efficiently,” said Holcomb. “The agency will be left in good hands with Dennis at the helm.”
Small acknowledged the resignation on LinkedIn and also announced where he will be moving to in the future.
“I have accepted a role with Fliff Inc. to become the Head of Legal & Government Affairs. I will begin working with Matt Ricci and the Fliff team later this month. It’s an exciting opportunity and I cannot wait to get to work,” he wrote.
Fliff is a sweepstakes sportsbook available for free play in 49 states with the ability to win cash prizes in 41 states. A little over a year ago, a man tried to file a class action lawsuit against Fliff in California, alleging the company was running an illegal online gambling site. The case was sent to arbitration in January.
While the American Gaming Association (AGA) is making a push to crack down on sweepstakes operators, others argue that sweepstakes laws cover the business. Just this week, both Novig and ProphetX are set to rollout sweepstakes sportsbooks based on Fliff’s sweepstakes model after previously operating in the regulated market.
Small accepted the post as IGC Executive Director in 2021, replacing Sara Gonso Tait. Prior to serving as the head of the agency, Small spent six years as general counsel for the group.
