Krolicki takes IAGR presidency as body steps up work on illegal gambling
Brian Krolicki has taken over as president of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR), moving up from vice president as the global body steps up its work on unlicensed gambling.
A member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, Krolicki arrives with a long record in public service, finance and regulatory oversight: before joining the regulator, he served two terms as Nevada’s lieutenant governor and two as state treasurer.
He succeeds Ben Haden of Great Britain’s Gambling Commission, who completes a three-year term as president and will remain on IAGR’s board of trustees. Krolicki credited Haden with broadening the association’s ambitions and strengthening its international ties.
Joining him as vice president is David Phillips, chief operating officer of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Phillips’ work there has covered licensing, compliance, enforcement and technology oversight, and he was central to setting up Ontario’s competitive online gambling market.
He also co-chairs IAGR’s Illegal Gambling Working Group, one of its busiest committees. Krolicki said that experience would serve the association well.
“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 added.
Building on 2026
Krolicki takes charge after an expansive year for the association. In 2026 IAGR staged its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, promoting CheckBeforeYouPlay.org, a tool that lets consumers look up whether an operator holds a licence.
Its programme also included a Model Rules Committee and a Technology Working Group, alongside wider education work and more outreach to policymakers.
IAGR’s recent annual conference in Lima, Peru, brought together more than 150 regulators from every region of the world, along with over 100 industry experts and stakeholders.
Krolicki said he intends to carry that momentum into 2027 alongside Phillips, chief executive Kevin Mullally and the board, turning this year’s initiatives into lasting benefits for the regulatory community.
“Our members have more opportunities to exchange expertise, contribute to practical regulatory initiatives and work together to protect consumers,” he said.