Playtech has announced that Susan Ball is to step down as a non-executive director.

Ball, who has served as a non-executive director since August 2018, departs on July 31 “to pursue new opportunities”, the company said in a statement.

Alan Jackson, Playtech’s chairman, said: "On behalf of everyone at the Company I would like to thank Susan for her valuable contribution to the Board. We wish her every success in her future roles."