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Martin Lycka — Regulatory Counsel

Martin Lycka

Regulatory Counsel
United States updated 2026-07-09

Profile

In the United States, Martin Lycka works at the intersection of law and the betting industry. His work covers betting and gambling, alongside regulatory matters in gaming and esports. Lycka previously served as Senior Vice President for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, advising on US, Canadian, and Latin American markets.

Prior to Entain, he headed regulatory affairs and market entries at GVC Holdings, Ladbrokes Coral, and Paddy Power Betfair. His background also includes roles as a lawyer and regulatory counsel.

Work history

SVP for American Regulatory Affairs, Responsible Gambling
Entain
11.2020 – unknown
Director of Regulatory Affairs
GVC Holdings/LadbrokesCoral
05.2018 – 11.2020
Regulatory Counsel
GVC Holdings plc
04.2018 – 05.2018
Head of Regulatory Market Entries, Senior International Legal Counsel
Paddy Power Betfair
09.2009 – 01.2018
Associate
Salans
06.2008 – 09.2008
In-house lawyer
SVJ Parizska 17
09.2007 – 09.2008
Law Clerk
Salans
05.2007 – 03.2008
Internship
Senate of the Czech Republic
01.2007 – 03.2007
Internship
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
10.2006 – 12.2006
Visiting Scholar
KU Leuven
07.2006 – 08.2006
Legal Assistant
ALIACHEM
07.2004 – 06.2005
Laboratory Worker
Clariant SA
07.2001 – 08.2001

Verticals

BettingGamblingGaming

Catalogue role

Lawyers

A profile in the affpapa.org expert directory. Section: Industry experts. The Russian version of this profile: /neexperts/martin-lycka.

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