Wazdan

Online casino games supplier Wazdan has undertaken a major shuffle in its executive team, with a number of  hires and promotions designed to add a wealth of experience to the provider’s workforce.

Tomasz Tajeldin has been brought in as a senior CRM specialist, Lukasz Kasprzyk has joined as head of operations, and Andrzej Hyla has been promoted to chief commercial officer.

Hyla stated: “The past 12 months saw us achieve plenty and I can’t wait to be more involved than ever before in taking the company to new heights. There’s lots to come from Wazdan and it’s a journey we can’t wait to continue.”

DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts headquartered DraftKings has appointed baseball legend and entrepreneur Cal Ripken Jr as a special advisor to its board of directors.

Here, he will be tasked with providing insights to the board and CEO on key company initiatives such as company strategy, product development, and marketing activities. Ripken Jr will also become a DraftKings equity holder.

Jason Robins, CEO and co-founder of DraftKings, noted: “Cal Ripken Jr embodies the qualities of perseverance and integrity we value so highly at DraftKings, and on behalf of the entire company I want to extend our warmest welcome to him as a special advisor.

“We are inspired not only by Cal’s historic playing days but also his current work to cultivate new generations of ballplayers. His unique combination of leadership, longevity, and business acumen ensures that we will receive invaluable strategic counsel.”

ReelPlay

Mark Crocker has been appointed as chief operating officer of Sydney based online gaming studio ReelPlay, becoming the group’s second recent senior hire.

Crocker joins the business as COO after successful periods in senior operational roles at NextGen Gaming, SG Digital and Animal Logic.

Dave Johnson, ReelPlay CEO,  said: “We’re very excited to welcome Mark to the team. As a former valued colleague to many of us, he was on our radar for some time and I’m in no doubt Mark will lead the way in positioning us to deliver on our operational goals.

“With ReelPlay games now extending their global reach whilst we continue to offer game build, math, marketing, integration and commercial expertise to partner studios, it was important to bring in someone of Mark’s calibre to best manage our efforts across the group.”

Digitain

Industry multi-channel platform and systems provider Digitain has promoted Simon Westbury to the position of chief business officer.

Prior to this Westbury served as the company’s head of international business development, where he took responsibility for expanding Digitain’s international sales channel and strategy related to new clients and markets.

“Simon has successfully led the Digitain sales team since January 2020, generating significant growth and adding great value to our business. We fully expect even greater things from him and his team in the future,” commented Harutyun Vardanya, Digitain Chief Operations Officer.

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Soft2Bet

Peter Christian Noer has been appointed as the regional manager for the Nordic markets at casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet.

The appointment follows what is praised as “an impressive spell” as the company’s country manager for Sweden, with new responsibilities to include helping Soft2Bet continue to grow its footprint in the key territories of Sweden, Norway and Finland. 

Boris Chaikin, CEO at Soft2Bet, said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Peter Christian Noer as our regional manager for the Nordic markets, which remain a key area of focus for us as we maintain the expansion of our international reach.

“Having performed impressively as our country manager for Sweden, we have no doubt that Peter will continue to play a key role in helping us succeed in the Nordic territories and beyond.”

Galaxy Gaming

Galaxy Gaming, the developer and distributor of casino table games and technology, has announced that Paul Omohundro has joined the company in the position of vice president of business development.

In the position, Omohundro will be responsible for expanding the company’s business through exploring new markets and discovering innovative products and services to further provide value to casino clients.

Todd Cravens, Galaxy Gaming president and CEO, noted: “Paul’s addition to our team will focus on new markets and new products. These new markets include land-based casinos as well as igaming, the fastest growing part of our business. We have a number of new product and market opportunities, and Paul will drive these to commercial success.”

MGA Games

MGA Games has announced the addition of four new members to its staff roster, each of which is charged with aiding the company its growth and developmental strategies.

The additions come from the MGA Games Academy, which the online casino developer says “was born to promote and attract talent to the gaming sector and is meeting all expectations”.

Joan Sanahuja, founder and CEO of MGA Games, stated: “We continue to grow in every way. We are expanding into new markets, creating new products, and also recruiting more staff.

“We are proud to think that we have the opportunity to employ, empower and retain talent, undoubtedly a valuable resource and one of the main assets of our company.

Salsa Technology

Josh Tromans-Jones has been recruited by Salsa Technology as chief technology officer, where he will be charged with building on the business’ expansion drive.

Key responsibilities for the company will focus on continuing the development of the proprietary platform, delivering the roadmap and leading the business’ expansion into regulated markets from a technology perspective. Tromans-Jones will be based in Spain.

Peter Nolte, Salsa Technology’s CEO, commented: “Josh is a superb addition to our Salsa team as he brings a wealth of experience of various regulated markets, both inside of Europe and out.

“He will play a vital role in maintaining our position as an industry leader and delivering on our roadmap. It is vital that we continue to have the technology to meet these changing requirements of the industry quickly and efficiently.”

Better Collective

Better Collective has strengthened its team after naming Anders Crillesen as its new head of PR & communications.

In his new role, he will take responsibility for overseeing the company’s global corporate and product communication strategy, with an aim of enhancing Better Collective’s communication initiatives toward responsible gambling.

Crillesen said: “I’m thrilled to join Better Collective and become part of its innovative company culture. Better Collective has been on a fantastic journey since the company was founded in 2004 and is strongly positioned globally following a targeted acquisition and internationalisation strategy.

“I look forward to leveraging my PR and corporate communications experience in an entirely new context, to support Better Collective’s continued growth and build visibility around its responsible gambling initiatives.”

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Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers

David Lucchese, executive vice president of sales, marketing and digital of Everi Holdings, has been named as the president of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers.

The Las Vegas non-profit international trade association, which represents manufacturers and suppliers of electronic gaming devices, lotteries, systems, table games, welcome Lucchese on a two-year term which began on January 12, 2021.

Stating the he is looking “forward to working with the entire AGEM leadership team and our member companies,” Lucchese is focused on ensuring that the voices of AGEM’s worldwide members are heard on important political, regulatory, problem gambling and other matters

“AGEM is very pleased to welcome David Lucchese as our president for the next two years,” said Marcus Prater, executive director of AGEM. “His vast experience and deep understanding of the issues facing gaming suppliers will serve him well as we navigate a difficult path brought on by the pandemic.

“We will forge ahead under his leadership and the overall gaming industry will emerge from this in a better position by working together to promote a spirit of cooperation championed by Dave, the AGEM Officers, and our member companies.”

Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming has named Claus Jansson as head of affiliate marketing and media buying, with the group focused on a strategic approach for local and international growth.

Jansson’s primary responsibility will be overseeing the firm’s strategic local and international expansion plans for its flagship Betano and Stoiximan brands, and will report directly to company CMO Panos Konstantopoulos.

Κonstantopoulos stated: “We are very pleased to welcome Claus to Kaizen Gaming family and highly confident that he has the full potential to thrive in communicating the company’s great dynamics and values, while developing new, innovative ideas.

“His expertise and extensive experience in our industry offers great value to our company and could be no less than a testament of our growth; we are looking forward to further enhancing our Affiliate Marketing strategic positioning across all markets of operation under his guidance.”

FanDuel 

FanDuel Group has appointed Andrew Sneyd as senior vice president of brand, bringing more than 20 years of global marketing experience, specifically in the Fortune 100 consumer packaged goods and technology sector.

He will take ownership of creative and brand strategy, consumer insight, product marketing, team and league marketing, press relations, integrated campaigning, and creative operations. He will report to FanDuel Group CMO Mike Raffensperger, effective immediately.

“We are amidst a pivotal moment in history where, as a brand, we have the opportunity to make a true impact both for our customers and industry at large,” noted Raffensperger.

“Andrew’s expertise with iconic brands will be invaluable as we continue to drive transformational impact and give sports fans the best experience possible.”

Bragg Gaming Group

Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed the appointment of former Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp chair Paul Godfrey to its board of directors with immediate effect.

According to the firm, Godfrey’s experience in the Canadian gaming industry will prove valuable as the government moves forward with its recently announced proposed federal legalization of single-event sports betting. He will guide Bragg’s strategy in this evolving market.

Adam Arviv, CEO of Bragg, commented: “Paul’s extensive experience in the media, gaming and sports worlds will be invaluable as we move forward with our rapid growth plans. We’re extremely pleased to have him join the championship team that we’re building and look forward to his guidance.”

Sazka Group

Justin King CBE has become the latest British business figurehead to join Sazka Group’s bid to ‘refresh and revitalise’ the National Lottery.

The former Sainsbury’s CEO will sit on the company’s ‘advisory board’ to provide counsel to Sir Keith Mills’ bid team, which is competing to win the government’s fourth National Lottery tender.

King will play a pivotal role in developing Sazka’s business strategy on how a revamped National Lottery can recover from the unprecedented COVID impacts.

Mill explained: “Justin King is one of the UK’s leading experts in the retail sector. He has a track record of turning around businesses, which will only strengthen our efforts to make the British public fall back in love with the National Lottery.

“With Justin on board, we will present a plan that modernises retail channels to ensure that not a single National Lottery player or retailer is left behind.

“Justin’s experience will also be of huge benefit for our transition plans which must be submitted to the Gambling Commission as part of our bid. Over the next few weeks, I look forward to welcoming more experts to our team, who will help us to share our vision for the National Lottery as the fourth licence competition progresses.”

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Rabbit Entertainment

Gaming operator Rabbit Entertainment, recently awarded the Rising Star in Casino gong at this month’s SBC Awards, has appointed Tal Zamstein as chief executive with immediate effect.

Joining from German operator Löwen Play, Zamstein plans to invest in infrastructure, expand in key markets, and continue to focus on “achieving operational excellence in a regulated environment”.

Zamstein said: “I’m delighted to be taking over as CEO of Rabbit Entertainment and look forward to the challenge of helping build on the company’s strategy reshape to release further potential, including capitalising on the certification in Germany and as the winner of best Rising Star in Casino at the prestigious SBC Awards.

“The business is entering a new phase and I have identified a number of actions necessary to further strengthen the company’s position.

“Both Lapalingo and Lord Lucky have universal appeal that will help our business go from strength-to-strength and I look forward to building on that legacy further with a focused multi-brand strategy in our key markets.”

National Council on Problem Gambling

Lia Nower, JD, PhD, Rutgers University professor and director of its Center for Gambling Studies, has joined the board of directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling. She is currently chair of the NCPG Research Committee and has served on several other committees.

Nower has co-authored several policy initiatives, including models for self-exclusion, responsible gambling programs, and problem gambling treatment service integration into state systems. She co-authored the Pathways Model and the Gambling Pathways Questionnaire, which are used internationally in research and treatment and currently heads the team evaluating play-by-play data for internet gambling and sports wagering in the state of New Jersey.

“The National Council on Problem Gambling works closely with our board of directors to advance policies and programs that assist people and families affected by problem gambling,” noted Keith Whyte, executive director of NCPG.

“We are excited that Lia Nower will be joining our board. Her expertise will help NCPG be more effective in an environment where gambling is expanding rapidly throughout the country.”

Nuvei

Payment tech firm Nuvei has announced the addition of of Neil Erlick to the executive leadership team, who will join on January 5, 2021 and will report to Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s chairman and CEO.

Erlick will serve as chief corporate development officer, where he will focus on strategic business development in key industry verticals, corporate partnerships, as well as enhancing the company’s overall growth in the US regulated gaming market.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Neil to Nuvei. As a passionate and talented digital payments industry executive, he brings a tremendous level of depth and knowledge in numerous verticals including igaming, regulated gambling and sports betting,” stated Fayer.

“With over 20 years of experience serving complex markets, we believe that Neil’s expertise will provide incredible value as we continue to strengthen our leadership team.”

BMM Testlabs 

BMM Testlabs, a gaming testing laboratory and product certification consultancy, has confirmed the appointment of Navin Goel as its new chief operations officer.

Goel will join BMM’s executive leadership team from Aristocrat Technologies, where he formally led the firm’s global tech support operations for all casino management and distribution units as the company’s senior vice president of technology.

“Navin is uniquely qualified to evolve and guide our global operations going forward. His industry experience, breadth of knowledge, and proven leadership make him very well-suited to advance BMM’s strategic initiatives,” commented Martin Storm, BMM Testlabs CEO.

“I am pleased to welcome Navin to our growing executive management team, and I know that he will be a great fit in our values-driven culture and leadership team.”

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Enlabs

Enlabs has announced the promotion of Jelena Nisa to group chief financial officer, after successfully leading the accounting and reporting functions in the position of group head of accounting since joining the firm in 2016.

Nisa, who is based in Riga, Latvia, boasts 20 years of working experience in the financial industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting and a master’s degree in History from University of Latvia.

“The new appointment is a logical continuation of Jelena’s professional career. She brings high financial competence, strong analytical and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. I welcome Jelena to the senior management team and look forward to achieving new heights”, commented George Ustinov, CEO of Enlabs.

Pronet Gaming

Anthony Murphy has been selected as the new head of commercial account management at Pronet Gaming, bringing with him more than 13 years of experience in the betting and gaming industry.

In the new role, Murphy will be tasked with driving business revenues for Pronet Gaming’s new and existing clients, primarily focusing on establishing long standing relationships.

Bobby Longhurst, chief commercial officer at Pronet Gaming, stated: “Anthony has an incredible track record of establishing strong client relationships and helping deliver business growth with excellent account management.

“He will play a key role in ensuring our partners maximise the benefits they gain from our platform, with the tailored approach to partnerships and proactive consultancy that we’re now known for.”

Conscious Gaming

Responsible gaming firm Conscious Gaming, part of GeoComply, has appointed Seth Palansky as its new vice president of corporate social responsibility and communications. He joins the firm after more than 17 years with Caesars Entertainment and the National Football League.

In his new role, Palansky will spearhead corporate social responsibility and communications efforts for the philanthropic organisation, which is committed to utilising advanced technology to propel social responsibility initiatives.

Anna Sainsbury, Conscious Gaming trustee and GeoComply chairman and co-founder, said: “We believe the benefits of offering a technology-driven self exclusion tool are critical for our industry to ensure we protect all stakeholders.

“We are excited to have Seth join us to front our adoption efforts and work with the industry to deliver Conscious Gaming’s state of the art solution to help simplify, streamline and stay ahead of a complex issue.”

Singular

Online casino platform provider Singular has strengthened its team after naming Phillip Pistauer as its new head of account management.

Pistauer’s appointment forms a part of Singular’s strategic enhancement of its customer relationship management division, with his role expected to deliver ‘a bespoke approach tailored to each client’.

Based in the firm’s Malta office, Pistauer will take responsibility for coordinating with existing clients and new acquisitions to build a ‘proactive service that will help both the company and its partners to reach new heights’.

Robert Dowling, Singular chief commercial officer, added: “I am more than pleased to have Phillip join our team and boost the strategic direction of Singular in serving our global tier one clients and assist their entry into newly regulated markets. The account management team will play a crucial role in this process, and I believe Phillip is the right person to take the lead.”

Full House Resorts

Full House Resorts has bolstered its board of directors via the appointment of Michael Hartmeier, who boasts 25 years experience as an investment banker and over $125m in financing and advisory assignments completed.

Hartmeier is the former group head of lodging, gaming and leisure investment banking at Barclays, as well as group head positions in hospitality and gaming for Lehman Brothers and Credit Suisse First Boston.

“We have appreciated Mike’s thoughtful advice on the capital markets for many years,” said Daniel Lee, president and chief CEO of Full House Resorts. “His 25 years of investment banking experience and overall business knowledge will be valuable additions to our company’s board of directors.”

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Live 5 

Staffordshire-based slot developer Live 5 has promoted Oliver Vlaytchev to director of operations, as the studio continues to build out its senior management team.

After initially joining the firm in 2017 as a software games developer and coordinator, Vlaytchev has moved through the ranks to the new role where he will be responsible for a range of business-critical tasks.

This includes managing the day to day activities of all departments within the company, ensuring seamless communication between departments, project planning and managing, overseeing the product roadmap and working with third parties.

Lloyd Butler, CEO of Live 5, said: “Oliver has proved to be a highly valuable member of the team and his promotion to director of operations reflects the positive impact he has had on the business since first joining our ranks in 2017.

“Live 5 has been on a tremendous growth trajectory over the past 18 months and Oliver has played a key role in this. In his new position, he will continue to manage day to day activities across our departments while playing an even greater role in the strategic development of Live 5.”

Penn National Gaming

Marla Kaplowitz has been appointed to the board of directors at Penn National Gaming, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The appointment will expand the size of the board to eight members, six of whom satisfy the standards for director independence under the current Listing Rules of the NASDAQ stock market.

Kaplowitz is president and CEO of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, a trade association serving more than 600 member agencies across 1,200 offices throughout the US, who are responsible for more than 85 per cent of total domestic advertising spend.

David Handler, chairman of PNG, noted: “Marla is an innovator and a proven leader in marketing and digital transformation, which will serve us well as Penn National continues its evolution into the nation’s leading omnichannel provider of retail and interactive gaming, sports betting and entertainment. We’re delighted to have her unique talents on the board.”

FSB

Sports betting and igaming tech provider FSB has named US retail and online gambling veteran Bob Akeret as vice president of operations in North America, as the company gets ready to launch into the market.

Based in New Jersey, he will be responsible for fine-tuning the provider’s cutting-edge product and service offering for the market, including assisting FSB’s business development team in localising its retail and online sportsbook technologies.

He will also build relationships with third parties such as payment providers and data suppliers in the US, as well as identify new business opportunities. Akeret will report directly to FSB COO Glenn Elliott.

Dave McDowell, CEO of FSB, commented: “Bob is one of the most experienced retail and online gambling executives in North America and I am delighted to welcome him to the team. Securing Bob is a real coup for FSB as we prepare to enter the North American market with our leading technology.

“We see huge potential for our products and services as the US market continues to roll out and with Bob on board, we will be able to make sure our technologies meet the exact needs of operators and players across North America.”

British Horseracing Authority

The former racecourse stewards’ panel chair and experienced racing industry figure David Jones has been appointed to the board of the British Horseracing Authority, in the role of regulatory independent non-executive director.

Jones’ tenure begins from January 1, and he takes over from Andrew Merriam who has served three terms on the BHA Board since 2012 and has been involved in a number of major regulatory projects during that time.

Annamarie Phelps, chair of the BHA, stated: “We are delighted to welcome David to the BHA Board. He brings with him substantial insight and enthusiasm for the racing industry, which has been exhibited through his invaluable contribution to a number of recent industry projects, and his time as a well-respected member of our stewarding team.

“Our sincere thanks go to Andrew Merriam for his immense service to the BHA Board across many areas and committees, and his continued service to the sport of racing. It would be hard to find a better liked or more respected individual and his contribution to the racing industry during his three terms at the BHA has been significant indeed.”

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Gaming1

Gaming and sports betting operator Gaming1 has boosted its c-level ranks with the appointment of Stars Group marketing veteran David Carrion as its chief marketing officer.

Selected for his data-driven skills and approach, the role will see Carrion tasked with building upon the international awareness of the firm’s brand name, as well as taking the helm at Gaming1’s data science team.

Sylvain Boniver, Gaming1 COO & co-founder, explained: “On behalf of everyone here at Gaming1, I’d like to wish David the warmest of welcomes. A world-class addition to our team, his appointment forms part of a recruitment drive aimed at accelerating our continued international expansion into crucial markets such as the US.

“We are a data-obsessed company so with David’s precise, data-driven approach, as well as a remarkable skillset and experience portfolio, he’s perfectly placed to help take our brand to the next level.”

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Rivers Casino Philadelphia, which recently celebrated 10 years on Delaware Avenue, has named Las Vegas gaming and hospitality executive Eric Fitzgerald as general manager, pending approval by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Most recently Fitzgerald served as president and COO of Excalibur Hotel & Casino, which boasts 3,900 hotel rooms and 3,000 employees, following a period as Circus Circus Hotel & Casino president and COO, and a near-decade run as senior VP of operations for Luxor/Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

“Eric’s experience in running large-scale, multifaceted destination properties in Vegas provides the perfect runway for landing at Rivers Casino in Philly,” said Greg Carlin, CEO of Rush Street Gaming.

“He has a track record of growing customer loyalty in highly competitive markets, under challenging market conditions.”

Crucial Compliance

Responsible gaming and AML experts Crucial Compliance has announced the appointment of Andy Masters as partner and chief operating officer.

Masters’ initial responsibility is to advance the professional services and software development team by bringing together experts in their fields. He will drive compliance management solutions; building a suite of products to match the global ambitions of the company.

Paul Foster, managing director of Crucial Compliance, commented: “We are very proud to welcome Masters as both a partner and fellow Board member to help deliver the sustainable but ambitious targets. As COO, he is bringing a depth of knowledge and experience which will help take us to the next level of company growth and development and, crucially, compliments the existing team and client base perfectly.”

WWE

Barstool Sports’ chief executive officer Erika Nardini has been elected to the board of directors of World Wrestling Entertainment.

Nardini was named Barstool Sports’ first CEO in 2016, and since that time the company has experienced tremendous brand and business growth as one of the fastest-growing lifestyle brands on the internet, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

During her tenure at the company, Nardini has launched more than 35 brands, including breakout franchises in sports, entertainment, female lifestyle, business and sports betting.

“Erika is a seasoned executive with a tremendous track record of building businesses, developing experiences, and engaging different audiences across the media ecosystem,” said Vince McMahon, WWE chairman and CEO.

“Her entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen and understanding of today’s consumers will serve as a perfect addition to our board of directors.”

ESA Gaming

ESA Gaming has confirmed the appointment of Maria Luisa Malfasi as business development manager in a bid to accelerate the company’s next level of growth.

Malfasi has over 15 years experience from the online gambling sector and joins the ESA Gaming team from iSoftBet where she held the role of senior account manager for three years.

In her role, Malfasi will lead ESA Gaming’s commercial efforts and pursue strategic opportunities by fostering new partnerships and identifying new markets.

Zorica Smallwood, Director at ESA Gaming, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Maria Luisa to the ESA Gaming family. She has a wealth of knowledge of the industry and will be an invaluable addition to our team as we continue our commercial expansion in a number of jurisdictions.”

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Bragg Gaming Group 

Former SBTech CEO Richard Carter has been appointed as non-executive chair of the Bragg Gaming Group board of directors.

In the position, Carter will advise and provide support to CEO Adam Arviv on developing a global strategy focused on partnerships with best-in-class brands, continued growth of their organic business and consideration of all accretive M&A opportunities.

“Richard is a recognised authority in the online sport betting industry who was heavily involved in the merger between DraftKings and SB Tech,” noted Arviv.

“This appointment fits my mission as interim CEO – to build a championship team that will execute on our plans to expand our current market overseas and to aggressively move into the US market. We continue to be focused on recruiting additional top talent.”

Spillemyndigheden

Danish gambling authority Spillemyndigheden has confirmed that Anders Dorph will assume the role of director, effective from November 1.

Joining after serving as the deputy director of the Danish Immigration Service, Dorph will take over from Morten Niels Jakobsen, who stepped down from the position earlier this year to join the Danish Valuation Agency as its new director.

Morten Bødskov, minister of taxation, said: “The gaming authority plays a crucial role in the work of ensuring a proper and regulated gaming market in Denmark, where players are protected against unfair and illegal gaming. That is why I am glad that Anders Dorph has taken on the task.

“He has an extremely heavy professional profile with broad experience from politically led organisations and cooperation across authorities. Therefore, I look forward to benefiting from his experience.”

Push Gaming

B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming has announced the appointment of Jessica Maier as chief risk officer in a move designed to bolster the company’s plans for continued international expansion.

Maier will head the legal and compliance department and oversee all aspects of licensing and compliance across all markets, as well as being responsible for managing relationships with regulatory bodies.

As CRO, Maier will also be key to driving the supplier’s entry into new jurisdictions by managing new licence applications and certification processes, while continuing to promote a culture of compliance throughout the growing organisation.

James Marshall, CEO at Push Gaming, commented: “With various global operators coming on board in recent months, we’re delighted to have Jessica join us as CRO in order to further build on the culture of compliance in our rapidly growing organisation.”

“She comes with specific and in-depth expertise in gambling law, which will be crucial in our ambitions to continue to expand into regulated markets, while also supporting in-house teams with the knowhow of dealing with regulatory bodies and partner requirements.”

Triggy

Swedish B2B white label app provider Triggy AB has hired Darran Miner as vice president of North America to spearhead its growth strategy in the rapidly moving US sports betting sector.

Miner, who represents Triggy’s first US hire, brings with him more than 20 years of sports marketing and betting experience. Most recently, he led marketing and sales efforts for the New York Racing Association, including overseeing promotion of ticketing and wagering verticals as well as sponsorships.

Company co-founder Bjorn Nilsson welcomed Miner’s appointment, saying: “We are excited to have Darran join the Triggy team as we launch our business in North America. We believe we have a fantastic product that will revolutionise the in-play betting market in the US and believe Darran is the perfect person to build our team in the states.”

Miner cited the success of established non-US in-play betting markets and the potential for the genre stateside. “The in-play betting market is well established in Europe and Asia and it’s starting to gain traction here in the US,” he said. “I’m excited to join the Triggy team and bring our industry leading technology to bettors throughout North America.”

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YGAM

The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust has announced the appointment of four student employees to continue its ongoing university engagement programme.

The charity employs students in living wage part-time jobs to deliver awareness campaigns to their contemporaries at university about the risks associated with gaming and gambling.

The new salaried positions are student design manager, student user experience manager, student research manager, and student journalism manager.

These roles will focus their activities on campaigns targeting universities during the coming year, this includes the launch of the new Student Hub website.

Pete Woodward, YGAM’s head of delivery for university and student engagement, stated: “It’s incredibly important for the team at YGAM to have students working with us. They understand the current context of life in higher-education and our organisation reaps the benefits every day of producing resources for students, by students.”

DraftKings

DraftKings has confirmed the appointment of Jocelyn Moore and Valerie Mosley to the company’s board of directors effective immediately.

The pair will fill two newly created on the board, which will now consists of 15 members, and follows the group’s recent announcement that Michael Jordan will serve as a special advisor.

“I am very much looking forward to working closely with both Valerie and Jocelyn as we continue to grow DraftKings,” said Jason Robins, DraftKings co-founder, CEO and chairman of the board. “They each bring a unique skill set that will complement those of our existing members while simultaneously bringing new perspectives and ideas to the table.”

Tropicana Atlantic City

Caesars Entertainment has unveiled Jacqueline Grace as senior vice president and general manager for Tropicana Atlantic City, one of four resorts the company owns and operates in the local gaming market.

The appointment is pending regulatory approval, and will see Grace bring more than 20 years of experience within the financial and gaming industries to the Atlantic City market, most recently having served as vice president and assistant general manager at Caesars’ Horseshoe Baltimore property.

“I started my gaming career in Atlantic City and I’m thrilled to return and join one of the top destinations in the market,” commented Grace. “This is an exciting time for our company, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to further position Tropicana for continued growth and success.

“As I watched our company evolve into the new Caesars Entertainment, I was impressed by the Carano family’s mantra of ‘family-style service’ and their commitment to establishing a workplace culture that emphasises engagement, while empowering team members to deliver exceptional service to our customers. I look forward to continuing this leadership style at Tropicana and I’m excited to work with the exceptional team there.

Soft2Bet

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has hired Max Portelli as its new chief financial officer, bringing years of experience in accounting and auditing roles.

Portelli began his career with KPMG Malta before becoming the financial reporting accountant for the airline of the Maltese islands. Prior to joining Soft2bet, he spent more than five years working as CFO for payment services provider Entercash.

Boris Chaikin, Soft2Bet CEO, commented:“We are thrilled to name Max Portelli as our new Chief Financial Officer, and have no doubt that he will be a fantastic asset for our company going forward.

“Max’s extensive experience and skills speak for themselves, and on behalf of the entire team I’d like to welcome him warmly into the Soft2Bet family.”

Champion Sports

Champions Sports has named Simon Noble as head of sportsbook product, bringing a wealth of knowledge built up during a 20-year career in roles at Pinnacle Sports, Intertops, Full Tilt Poker and The Workshop

In the role, Noble will be responsible for defining, articulating and executing the product vision to deliver “best in class solutions” with the aim of increasing market share and driving growth.

Mark Robson, CEO of Champions Sports, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Simon to the team and for Champions Sports to leverage his incredible skills and unique understanding of the industry.

“These are challenging and uncertain times for sports betting operators and Simon’s experience will prove vital in helping our partners adapt and capitalise.”

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With plenty of movers and shakers around the industry, allow CasinoBeats to give you the rundown on a number of recent manoeuvres.

Kaizen Gaming

The recently re-branded Kaizen Gaming has added to its core management team by welcoming Ioannis Koutrakos as group marketing director, succeeding Chris Tzalavras who is now head of commercial for the Stoiximan brand.

Forming part of the company’s strategic approach to achieving local and international expansion, Koutrakos will be charged with heading-up marketing and communication projects that involve both Stoiximan and Betano brands across all markets.

Panos Constantopoulos, CMO Kaizen Gaming, stated: “We are really excited to welcome Ioannis to Kaizen Gaming family and looking forward to see his wealth of experience incorporated in this key leadership position. I am sure he will thrive in pursuing the company’s great dynamics and values, while developing new, innovative ideas.

“Along with Ioannis, we hope to further enhance our brands’ image across markets. His knowledge and experience in the sector of technology, being in top-tier positions and undertaking big projects, offers great value to our company.”

Paysafe

Payments platform Paysafe has announced the appointment of Jeffry Beene to the position of senior vice president of merchant risk.

Reporting to chief risk officer Richard Swales, and bringing in excess of 25 years leadership experience in risk and payments, primarily in the US market, Beene is to gain overall responsibility for leading Paysafe’s merchant risk function.

In addition to overseeing all merchant risk management globally, Beene will be responsible for monitoring risk across ISO partners, independent software vendor partners, and distributors.

Swales said: “We’re delighted to further strengthen our team with a leader of Jeffry’s caliber and experience. We’re confident that Jeffry, a pioneer in the U.S. payments risk management space, will ensure risk and compliance play an instrumental part in helping Paysafe fulfill its vision of becoming the global leader in specialized payments.”

Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment

Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has appointed Kevin Lowry as assistant general manager of the operator’s flagship Mohegan Sun Connecticut property.

Working alongside Jeffrey Hamilton, president and general manager of Mohegan Sun, and the leadership team on all major initiatives, Lowry will be responsible for finance, gaming, cashiering, tenant and retail operations at the facility.

“We are pleased to introduce Kevin Lowry as the new Assistant General Manager of our flagship property,” said Mario Kontomerkos, CEO of MGE. “Kevin has been a member of the Mohegan family for more than 20 years and served Mohegan Sun Connecticut faithfully since we opened our doors in 1996.

“We are confident Kevin will guide Mohegan Sun, one of the largest integrated entertainment resorts in North America, on a path of continued growth and success.”

Maxima Compliance

Full-service compliance provider Maxima Compliance has lauded “another major hire,” with María Romero de Alba joining the company as senior business development manager.

Romero de Alba joins Maxima Compliance’s commercial team from BMM Testlabs, and will work across the firm’s client base and Complitech product.

Antonio Zanghi, founder and managing director of Maxima Compliance, commented: “Maxima Compliance continues to expand its team aggressively to consolidate our position as the industry’s leading compliance specialists.

“María perfectly fits the bill and we are confident that her commercial expertise will help take us to the next level.”

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