The London Gaming Show has appointed a new team to organize the National Dealer Championships for the 2026 event. The tournament will take place at Excel from January 12 to 14, with final results announced at the Hippodrome Casino on the second evening.
Management Transition
David McClatchey and Amanda Hives will take over the running of the championships. McClatchey is a croupier at the Hippodrome, while Hives works as a gaming co-ordinator at Rank. They replace Murat Salih, who previously managed the event.
Salih has been promoted to Gaming Director at the Hippodrome. His new remit covers all gaming operations, including live tables, electronic gaming, slots, and the Online Live Studio. "With my expanded responsibilities, I will be looking across the full spectrum of gaming products," Salih said.
The National Dealer Championships were introduced to the London Gaming Show two years ago. The event has been held at the venue since its inception.