Philippines-listed technology provider DFNN has appointed Charles R. McIntyre, a senior New Hampshire Lottery executive, as Independent Board Advisor to strengthen its efforts against illegal gaming.
The appointment, approved during a special board meeting on August 22nd, comes as the Philippines considers a potential ban on all online gambling due to social harm concerns.
According to the company’s filing with the Philippine Stock Exchange on Tuesday, McIntyre brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the lottery and regulatory sector to DFNN’s advisory team. He previously served as Assistant Executive Director and General Counsel of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission from 2003 to 2010, where he ‘managed legal compliance and operations for a $4.7 billion lottery system.’ McIntyre, a licensed attorney, was inducted into the PGRI Lottery Hall of Fame in 2017 in recognition of his expertise in gaming law.
DFNN said the appointment reflects its strategic response to growing regulatory pressure on the Philippine gaming industry. As government officials and lawmakers raise social harm concerns to justify potentially banning online gambling, industry players are intensifying responsible gaming measures to demonstrate compliance with emerging standards.
In its filing, the company stated: ‘Mr. McIntyre’s appointment strengthens DFNN’s commitment to expanding its global knowledge and expertise in compliance and in the unified issue of combating illegal gaming.’ DFNN added that his expertise will ‘further enhance DFNN’s compliance framework and governance structures, ensuring that its gaming sector operations continue to adhere to internationally recognised legal and ethical benchmarks.’
