Fanatics Betting and Gaming Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

Fanatics Betting and Gaming Appoints New Chief Legal Officer — Fanatics Betting and Gaming announced the appointment of Alex Smith as Chief Legal Officer. Concurrently, Sara Tait has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Legal.

What Happened

Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG) announced on March 16, 2026, the appointment of Alex Smith to the role of Chief Legal Officer, according to GlobeNewswire. This leadership change sees Smith assume responsibility for FBG’s legal functions.

In addition to Smith’s appointment, Sara Tait was named Senior Vice President and Head of Legal for the company, as reported by GlobeNewswire. These appointments were made public via a GlobeNewswire release.

Key Details

• Alex Smith has been appointed Chief Legal Officer of Fanatics Betting and Gaming (GlobeNewswire).
• Sara Tait has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Legal (GlobeNewswire).
• The appointments were announced on March 16, 2026 (GlobeNewswire).

Why It Matters

These appointments define the legal leadership structure at Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The roles of Chief Legal Officer and SVP and Head of Legal are central to navigating the regulatory landscape inherent in the iGaming and betting sectors.

Originally reported by: GlobeNewswire. Published: 3/16/2026, 2:11:00 PM.