Louisiana Gaming Control Board’s Christopher Hebert is the 2025 American Gambling Awards Regulator of the Year

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Gambling Awards is pleased to announce that Chairman Christopher Hebert has been named Regulator of the Year for 2025.

The American Gambling Awards, produced by Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) ("Gambling.com Group" or the "Group"), honor the top companies and executives shaping the regulated U.S. online gambling landscape and are recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the sector.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the American Gambling Awards,” said Chairman Christopher Hebert of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. “This award reflects the work of our entire team at the Board, who are committed to ensuring Louisiana’s gambling industry remains safe and transparent. By acting swiftly and decisively against illegal operators, we are preserving the integrity of the regulated market and supporting its vital contribution to the state’s economy.”

Under Hebert’s leadership, the Louisiana Gaming Control Board has taken some of the most expansive enforcement actions of any state regulator, issuing more than 40 cease and desist letters to illegal online gambling operators believed to be transacting business in Louisiana. These actions followed Governor Jeff Landry’s veto of legislation targeting sweepstakes casinos, which emphasized the regulatory authority already vested in the Board. Hebert and the Board quickly exercised this authority judiciously to protect consumers and ensure that the legal market continues to thrive.

“Congratulations to Chairman Hebert on being named the 2025 American Gambling Awards Regulator of the Year,” said Charles Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Gambling.com Group. “Louisiana’s gambling market is highly diverse and complex, yet Chairman Hebert and the Gaming Control Board have consistently set clear standards across the board. Their proactive leadership and commitment to safeguarding the regulated market provide a model for regulators nationwide as online gambling continues to grow across the U.S.”

Louisiana’s gambling landscape features riverboat casinos, racetracks, video gaming, and a growing sports betting sector. Under Hebert’s guidance, the Board has drawn clear lines between operators who follow the law and those who do not, ensuring a safe, responsible, and regulated market that benefits consumers, advocates, and the state economy alike.

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