Harlan Goodson is a legal and regulatory expert with significant experience in the gaming industry. He is best known for his tenure as the former Director of the California Department of Justice, Division of Gambling Control. Goodson has served as an independent director on the board of Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (now known as The Stars Group), contributing his expertise in regulatory compliance and gaming law. His background includes advising on legal and regulatory matters for gaming companies operating in North America.
• Oversaw regulatory compliance for Amaya during its acquisition of PokerStars, one of the largest deals in online gaming history.
• Led the California Division of Gambling Control, shaping regulatory policy for one of the largest gaming markets in the United States.
• University of California, Berkeley – School of Law, Juris Doctor
• Regulatory compliance
• Gaming law
• Board governance
• Risk management
• “Amaya Announces Board Changes Following PokerStars Acquisition,” EGR Global, 2014
• “Amaya Appoints Harlan Goodson to Board of Directors,” Gambling Insider, 2012