Bragg Gaming Group

Richard Carter has formally taken up occupation of the role of CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, a position it was confirmed that the former CEO of SBTech was to step into in March.

The company says that the move is made at “a key point” in its growth and evolution, with an aggressive global growth strategy underway, including expansion into the burgeoning North American igaming market and an anticipated launch on the Nasdaq exchange.

I’m excited to be leading Bragg in its next phase of growth and helping to shape the future of the company, as we continue to provide next generation premium content and tools to our B2B partners,” said Carter.

“Bragg has the cutting-edge technology, the data driven insights, the player engagement tools and the premium content that ideally positions the company to capture an increasing proportion of global igaming market.

“I’m eager to leverage these strengths to expand Bragg in both our core European markets and in the rapidly growing North American igaming market.”

Gaming1

Gaming and sports betting operator Gaming1 has appointed Ricardo Viana to its newly created role of chief creative officer, where he will build upon 25 years of industry experience.

Viana will take charge of the design, distribution and marketing of the group’s game collection, streamlining the development process for its more than 120 slots, dice and table games.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ricardo on board, and have every confidence that his appointment will prove pivotal to the continued popularity generated by our ever-growing games offering,” commented Sylvain Boniver, COO and co-founder at Gaming1.

“Our in-house portfolio of premium casino titles has gone from strength to strength in recent months, and Ricardo will undoubtedly play a key role in helping it to expand and improve even further.”

International Game Technology

Walter Bugno has resigned his position as executive vice president of new business and strategic initiatives of International Gaming Technology.

Following the departure, IGT new business responsibilities will be divided among the global lottery and global gaming business units. Responsibilities for strategic initiatives will be assumed by the IGT strategy and corporate development support function.

The group says that the decision has been made in order to “pursue a new professional opportunity,” with Bugno to continue in his current position until May 14, 2021.

“I would like to thank Walter for his accomplishments over the course of more than 10 years of senior leadership at IGT. His efforts have made meaningful contributions to the strength of our global leadership,” noted IGT CEO Marco Sala.

“At every stage of his time with IGT, Walter successfully engaged teams across multiple regions, built significant customer relationships, fostered continued talent development and championed innovation throughout his organisation. On behalf of everyone at IGT, I wish Walter well in his future endeavours.”

Avala Casino

Lauded as ‘Montenegro’s largest casino,” Avala Casino has announced the appointment of Neil Gallacher as CEO as part of the acquisition by Global Gaming Holdings.

Gallacher, an experienced international gaming executive having managed casinos in Europe, Africa and Asia, is also the former vice president of Jeju Shinwa World and joins the Avala Casino team from Les Ambassadeurs, London.

“I look forward to this new role and driving tourism to both Avala Casino and Montenegro as a whole, I am excited to expand our entertainment offerings – launching our new sports bar and high roller poker tournaments alongside avala.bet – our new online sportsbook and casino,” Gallacher stated.

PointsBet

PointsBet has appointed veteran communications and public affairs executive Patrick Sandusky as senior vice president of communications.

In the newly created role, he will lead all external communications and media relations for PointsBet and report to PointsBet USA CEO Johnny Aitken, while being based in the firm’s East Coast offices.

On his appointment, Sandusky said: “I am excited to join a growing company that is not only an industry leader in the sports betting space, but also at the forefront of sports and technology.

“The future of fan engagement will be built around sports wagering, and PointsBet – along with leading partners like NBC Sports – will change the dynamic on how sports fans interact with their favourite teams and leagues.

“I look forward to utilising the strong foundation in place and helping shape strategy and vision to find success in the burgeoning, competitive space that is US sports betting.”

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Glitnor Group

Cathryn McGinty has joined the Glitnor Group as chief human resources officer, bringing over 25 years experience in senior human resources and organisational strategy to the role.

This past expertise spans multiple sectors including FTSE 250 and blue chip organisations
such as such as William Hill, BUPA, Avis, BwinParty and TalkTalk.

“Glitnor Group has a strong brand and values driven culture, which was a key consideration for me when considering my next role,” McGinty said.

“I believe in developing a strong employer brand through providing a great employee experience. I am passionate about both customer and employee experience and putting people at the heart of our business.

“Within Glitnor Group, I see a tremendous opportunity as we grow; to develop our brand alongside our employees to offer a true best in class employee experience.”

Betsoft Gaming

Betsoft Gaming has named Anna Mackney as head of account management, where responsibilities will focus on demand generation; planning, executing and measuring throughout every stage of the sales team.

In addition to driving new business forward, Mackney will also be charged with ensuring that the group’s service and customer support will both retain and expand existing customers’ exposure to the Betsoft product portfolio, in a bid to deliver and track profitable growth for clients.

Matt Avison, managing director, Betsoft Gaming, noted: “Anna is hugely professional at onboarding clients. Now, as she takes over the leadership of the team, we anticipate positive change and sustained growth as we move into new markets.”

Rank Group

The Rank Group has announced the appointment of Katie McAlister to its board as a non-executive director, with immediate effect  She will also serve on its nominations, safer gambling and remuneration committees.

McAlister is currently the chief marketing officer for TUI Northern Region (UK, Ireland and Nordic), and sits on the TUI Northern Region board. She has thirteen years of digital and marketing experience, during which time she has been responsible for digital transformation and business change programmes.

Alex Thursby, Rank‘s chair, noted: “We are delighted to welcome Katie to the Rank board. Her extensive background in digital marketing, together with her customer-focussed strategic experience, will be a real asset. The board and I are very much looking forward to working with her over the coming years.”

BoscaSports

BoscaSports has rolled-out the recruitment of Racecourse Media Group’s Ben Dowding to its board of directors; lauding the move as “another important step” in scaling up the group on an international basis.

Downding is a senior executive with over 12 years’ experience within the Horseracing and
wider sports industries, and is currently director of betting for Racecourse Media
Group having previously held roles with The Jockey Club.

Dowding explained: “I am delighted to join the BoscaSports board and look forward to supporting the team in scaling the business and technology. They have developed a cutting-edge data and rights agnostic platform allowing betting operators complete flexibility and management of their customer experience.

“The BoscaSports technology has also been a great success for stadia and venue distribution as showcased by the transformation of UK racecourse Tote screens.

“I can already see some clear technology synergies from digital into retail across multiple sports not just racing, and how this will support international growth, with the product already due to launch in Italy with media system technologies broad network of shops.

“I will also look to bring my low latency streaming experience with Stats Perform and Phenix Real Time Solutions to bear in helping develop BoscaSports IPTV solution for retail and venues.”

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EveryMatrix

Staffan Cnattingius has been appointed by EveryMatrix as director of business development for Latin America markets, where he will oversee the company’s expansion in the region, and manage commercial efforts as a part of the global sales team.

Having spent over two decades in the gambling industry serving in managerial roles in both online and land-based casino operations, he joins EveryMatrix after successful tenures at Play’n GO, Copacabana Gaming, and QTech, among others.

Erik Nyman, president of the Americas at EveryMatrix, commented: “I am excited to have Staffan joining our Americas team. He comes with unique experience, in-depth product knowledge, relationships and not least an impressive track record of success in Latin America.

“His professional experience will enable EveryMatrix’s goal of becoming the leading turnkey provider in the region. Staffan is the right man for the job, and I wish him welcome aboard.”

Rivers Casino Philadelphia

Rush Street Gaming announced today that Justin Moore, former general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady, has been named general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia, pending approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

Moore joined Rivers in Schenectady soon after the property opened in 2017, and is lauded as helping to establish the brand in a new and competitive market, operating The Landing Hotel, and debuting New York’s first sportsbook.

“Rush Street’s accelerated growth in destination and online gaming has created more opportunities for career development inside the company,” stated Greg Carlin, CEO of Rush Street Gaming and Rivers Casino. “After a successful four-year term in upstate New York, we’re very pleased to welcome Justin to Philly.”

Sightline Payments

Sightline Payments, the financial technology supplier to the sports betting, lottery and gaming sectors, has appointed five new executives to its senior leadership team.

John Gronen joins as chief financial officer, while Jennifer Carleton will serve as the  company’s chief legal officer. Through its recent $100m funding round, the firm has also appointed Muriel Lotto as chief marketing officer, while Katrina Sevier will serve as its chief people officer and Felicia Gassen will be chief of staff.

The executive appointments, said Sightline, strengthen its leadership as the company scales to support rapid growth and customer demand.

Joe Pappano, CEO of Sightline, explained: “We are pleased to welcome John, Jennifer, Muriel, Felicia and Katrina to Sightline Payments. The collective expertise and proven track record that they bring from working with some of the world’s most recognized companies will play an instrumental role in managing the company’s hyper-growth and expansion.

“In the near and long-term, we plan to invest significant capital in recruiting diverse and expert talent to drive key Sightline priorities around market growth and innovation. Our goal is to have the most talented and diverse team in the gaming and payments industries.”

Rush Street Interactive

Rush Street Interactive has announced the appointment of Lauren Seiler as associate vice president of investor relations and development. Seiler brings to RSI over 17 years of diversified Wall Street experience, with 12 of those years being gaming-centric.

In the newly created role, she will lead RSI’s investor relations efforts, while also working with the team to drive the company’s growth, development and M&A initiatives.

“Lauren brings a strong network of relationships and experience with both the sell-side and buy-side communities and a deep knowledge of the capital markets,” Kyle Sauers, CFO of RSI, said. “Her financial and strategic skills will be a great asset as we continue to grow RSI as a leader in online gaming.”

Sportradar

Sports betting and entertainment firm Sportradar has appointed Deirdre M Bigley to the Sportradar Holding AG board of directors, with immediate effect.

Having held the post of chief marketing officer of Bloomberg since 2014, Bigley has been responsible for designing and launching the firm’s first global marketing department and building marketing strategies for all business units across the company.

Carsten Koerl, Sportradar Group CEO, added: “We’re thrilled that Deirdre is joining our Global board of directors as we draw upon her vast experience leading marketing strategies for some of the world’s most well-known technology companies. We are pleased to leverage Deirdre’s data and analytics insights as Sportradar drives innovative solutions that support the success of our customers.”

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MGM Resorts International

Jeff Mochal has joined MGM Resorts International as senior vice president of corporate communication, where he will be based in Las Vegas and report to Ayesha Molino, who has been promoted to senior vice president of public affairs.

Mochal will oversee the company’s corporate communications and strategic positioning, leading issues management strategy and proactive media relations, internal communications and social impact and sustainability messaging strategies for issues affecting the company on a global scale.

“Jeff is joining the company at a crucial time. His skills and expertise will be invaluable as our industry recovers from the pandemic and MGM Resorts seizes on rapidly growing opportunities in mobile gaming and executes on its goal to become the premier global omni-channel gaming, hospitality, and entertainment company,” said Molino.

“Jeff’s strong background and years of experience defining a corporate mission and strategy as a clear and compelling narrative makes him a valuable addition to this leadership team.”

Gaming1

Gaming and sports betting operator Gaming1 has appointed Lana Khoury to the role of chief information officer, building upon a 20-year career in the technology and consulting industry.

Chosen for an ability to align business and IT by managing technology in pursuit of an organisation’s success, the position will see Khoury build on the awareness of the group’s brands, as well as implementing organisational changes to support the company’s agile delivery model and data-driven focus.

Sylvain Boniver, COO and co-founder at Gaming1, noted: “I am delighted to welcome Lana to the team. A world-class addition, her appointment forms part of a recruitment drive aimed at accelerating our continued international expansion into crucial markets.

“With a precise and technically-minded approach, as well as an impressive skillset and portfolio, she is exactly what we need to take our brand to the next level.”

A Game Above

Nicolas Fleiderman has been selected as the new chief executive officer for A Game Above, taking over fromSteen Madsen who stepped down earlier this year.

Fleiderman’s appointment comes soon after the customer experience campaigns and consulting agency celebrated its first anniversary.

In his new role, the new CEO will focus primarily on the company’s growth within regulated markets across Africa, Europe, the US and Latin America as well as the ‘omnichannel opportunity’.

Bill Pascrell III, president of A Game Above, stated: “An industry veteran of Nicolas’ calibre is totally the right call for the A Game Above team at this point in the business mission. The commitment to detail and delivery is obvious across Jakob Famme and Ismail Vali’s experience and day-to-day.

“As president, I’m looking for the medium to long term performance and structure that builds reliably to success. Nicolas’ appointment delivers a  dealmaker and sole decision-maker with a solid track record that speaks to only one outcome: getting the job done, and done well. I’m very much looking forward to working with him.”

Checkd Media

Manchester-based social media marketing and technology business Checkd Group has hired Glenn Townsend as poker manager for its Checkd Media division.

Townsend, who was previously marketing manager at partypoker liver, will take on the role of delivering Checkd Media’s poker strategy, which centres around the Footy Accumulators Poker League.

Alex Beecham, Checkd Media managing director, commented: “Glenn’s track record with partypoker live shows that he has the drive and expertise to maintain the momentum that the Footy Accumulators Poker League has picked up over the past year.

“We intend for poker to continue to be a strong element within our product mix, engaging our communities and driving traffic.”

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Bragg Gaming Group

Oryx Gaming’s parent company Bragg Gaming Group has announced that founder and interim CEO Adam Arviv has named Richard Carter to the role of CEO of the company, effective May 1, 2021.

Arviv, founder and among the largest shareholders of the company, previously petitioned the board to place him in the role of CEO in September 2020 amid disappointment with the negative effects of continued underperformance. Subsequently, he strategically recruited Carter as board chair.

“We’ve made significant progress in our strategic goals over the past months, and Richard is the ideal person to advance our plans – expanding our current market overseas and aggressively moving into the US market,” added Arviv.

“Richard is a recognised authority in the online sports and casino betting industry, with a proven record helping launch SBTech in the US market, before the successful sale of the company to DraftKings. We’re working together to make the necessary adjustments as we transform Bragg into a major player.”

Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment

Connecticut-based casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has appointed Bobby Soper to the new role of international president.

In his role, Soper will represent MGE in Asia as he oversees, coordinating and directing all aspects of the company’s efforts related to both Inspire Korea Project in South Korea and its joint bid for an integrated resort license in Nagasaki, Japan with Oshidori International.

“Having served the Mohegan Tribe and MGE for many years, we are confident in Bobby’s experience and capabilities to guide our efforts on the ground in Asia,” said James Gessner, chairman of the Mohegan Tribe.

“Bobby’s leadership and presence representing MGE will serve as a catalyst and result in significant progress with both of these important international project commitments.”

Videoslots

Online casino operator Videoslots has appointed Peter Sjoberg to the role of chief operating officer. He joined Videoslots as its head of customer services in 2018 and was quickly promoted to director of customer services.

Sjoberg, who has also held senior positions at Betclic and Unibet, will use his 15 years of industry experience to oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the company.

“Peter is a dedicated, hands-on and performance driven colleague. During his time at Videoslots he has earned a reputation as someone who brings strong leadership, vision and integrity to every role he takes,” Alexander Stevendahl, Videoslots’ CEO, noted.

“I am confident that his appointment as COO will mean we can accomplish even bigger and better things as a brand, and I am very much looking forward to us hitting our targets together in the coming months.”

Genius Sports

Genius Sports has confirmed the appointment of David Levy as new company chairman, as the company moves to imminently list on the New York Stock Exchange.

A figurehead in US sports and entertainment, Levy is the former president of Turner Broadcasting, credited with radically diversifying the news broadcaster’s media portfolio.

During his 30-year executive tenure at Turner, Levy played an instrumental role in defining and expanding the company’s media rights by securing long-term partnerships with the NBA, MLB, NCAA and PGA.

“The capture and analysis of data has become fundamental to the rapid progression of the sports and media sectors. Genius is central to this unique ecosystem and is consistently leading the sports data and technology industry’s development,” Levy said.

“I am thrilled to join the business at such a historic time and look forward to working as part of the team.”

Spotlight Sports Group

Spotlight Sports Group continues to broaden its US market presence with the appointment of Justin Geiger as VP of US sales. Based in Washington DC, he becomes the first senior commercial recruit operating from the US as the group grows its commercial capabilities within the space.

In the role, which focuses largely on B2B sports betting content and partnerships with media and sports betting operators through Pickswise, Geiger will be tasked with growing the portfolio of US B2B and media partners.

Sam Houlding, Spotlight Sports Group’s chief commercial officer, noted: “It’s a timely appointment for the group in the US following the really strong foundation we’ve set with the growth of Pickswise and the establishment of our US B2B business which provides high-quality sports betting content taking customers beyond the odds.

“Justin brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the landscape and I’ve no doubt he’ll be a great success in advancing our business efforts as we look to scale quickly and further build on our operation in the coming months.”

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SKS365

International sports betting and casino operator SKS365 has strengthened its international expansion plans via the appointment of Lara Falzon as group chief financial officer.

The firm, first registered in Austria and operating in Italy under the Planetwin365 brand, is currently going through a period of ‘intense growth’ both regionally in the Italian market and on an international scale.

“I am very pleased to welcome Lara to our talented executive team at SKS365 as CFO,” said Alexander Martin, CEO of SKS365. “Lara brings a wealth of experience in M&A activity and leading financial operations across international markets combined with in-depth industry experience from working at various gaming companies.

“Finance is a key function at SKS365 supporting actively our growth and profitability targets and I am delighted to have Lara leading our excellent finance team.”

Everi

Everi Holdings has named Kate Lowenhar-Fisher as executive vice president, chief legal officer – general counsel, and corporate secretary, effective March 22, 2021, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Most recently serving as an equity member in the Las Vegas office of Dickinson Wright PLLC, where she chaired the firm’s gaming and hospitality practice group, Lowenhar-Fisher will have responsibility for the company’s legal and regulatory compliance affairs and will report to Everi CEO Michael Rumbolz.

Rumbolz added: “We are delighted to welcome Kate to the Everi team at this exciting time in the ongoing evolution of our company and our industry. Her extensive experience across a comprehensive range of corporate issues and deep knowledge of the gaming industry’s unique regulatory and compliance standards will be vital assets for our business going forward.

“With Everi’s growth focus and future expansion opportunities, we are fortunate to welcome to our team someone with Kate’s experience in so many aspects of gaming and corporate law. We look forward to the benefit of her counsel and contributions.”

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Jason Guyot has been confirmed as the president and chief executive officer of Foxwoods Resort Casino by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, after assuming the role an on interim basis in April 2020.

Guyot, who is lauding as having led Foxwoods’ COVID-19 response team, developing and implementing the resort’s extensive safety measures, is focused on expanding and bolstering Foxwoods’ offerings for guests.

“I am very honoured to be appointed Foxwoods’ President CEO – a role that means everything to me,” stated Guyot. “I’ve been very fortunate to have been afforded the unique opportunity to begin and advance my career at Foxwoods, driven by my desire and passion to learn and grow, personally and professionally.

“As a tribal member, I’m equally grateful for the opportunity to contribute toward the future success of our tribal nation. I remain personally invested in and fiercely committed to the ongoing growth of our resort, as well as our team members and tribal members, and I look forward to continuing to offer our guests superior hospitality as well as the memorable experiences they’ve come to expect from Foxwoods Resort Casino.”

GeoComply

GeoComply has strengthened its management team with the promotion of Lindsay Slader to the position of managing director of gaming, where she will be responsible for the group’s gaming business on a global scale.

In addition, Chad Kornett, has joined the group as VP of global government relations, with The changes made to support the growth of GeoComply’s core business as well as its expansion into international markets.

“The growth of GeoComply over the past 10 years has been nothing short of amazing and I am very excited to be leading the company’s gaming business as it expands internationally,” explained Slader.

“And I’m so happy to welcome Chad to the GeoComply team as our history goes back to my days at GLI where his expertise and professionalism had always been impressive. Chad will play a pivotal role in the company as we continue to grow our core gaming business in the U.S. and move rapidly into new markets.”

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BGO

BGO Entertainment, the multi-brand  gaming firm launched in 2012, has appointed Mark Quayle as chief executive officer as the group looks to expand its operation to Gibraltar.

Formerly head of UK operations for the Kindred Group, Quayle brings over 17 years of
industry experience having joined Betdirect back in 2003 before it was acquired by 32Red in 2006.

Alex Holt, co-founder of BGO, said: “It’s great to have Mark on board and we’re looking
forward to working with him as we take the business to the next level.

“Mark was an integral and valued part of the management team who successfully grew the 32Red brand and we’re confident his experience with such a large casino operator will be a huge asset to BGO.”

DraftKings 

DraftKings has named Jennifer Aguiar its new chief compliance officer, an executive level position that reports directly to the company’s co-founder, CEO and chairman Jason Robins.

Replacing Tim Dent as CCO, Aguiar will be responsible for overseeing corporate compliance and enterprise risk management. She will ensure DraftKings’ compliance with all US and international licensing requirements related to daily fantasy sports, sports betting and igaming, among other responsibilities.

“Jennifer has been an instrumental asset to our organisation, successfully navigating the company through the emergence of daily fantasy sports and the state-by-state licensing and regulatory process,” noted Robins.

“The compliance framework developed by Jennifer has been a critical element in positioning DraftKings to enter new states quickly following the legalisation of sports betting and igaming. She has created a culture of compliance at DraftKings and will continue to play a pivotal role in the company’s growth.”

Svenska Spel 

Svenska Spel has appointed Christina Kilström as head of sales and marketing for its ‘Tur‘ lottery and games division.

Kilström joins Svenska Spel’s senior management having most recently served as marketing and communications director of the ‘Stockholmsmässan‘ exhibition center in Stockholm.

Anna Romboli, business area manager for Svenska Spel Tur, stated: “I am very happy to welcome Christina Kilström to the dream factory Svenska Spel Tur. Her experience in customer experience, digital development, sales and brands from Coca-Cola, eBay, Vattenfall and most recently Stockholmsmässan will be a great asset.

“It’s an exciting time where strong brands and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing world and new customer habits are more important than ever. I also look forward to Christina with her background in digital transformation to contribute with agile and inclusive leadership.”

BetGames.TV

Thomas Aigner has been named as head of sales at BetGames.TV as the group vows to embark upon ambitious expansion plans throughout 2021.

In the role, Aigner, who joins the live dealer betting games supplier from Playtech Sports, will oversee the development and execution of the studio’s sales strategy for existing and new markets.

Andreas Koeberl, BetGames.TV CEO, commented: “Welcoming Thomas on board is a real coup for us. His experience and industry insight will no doubt prove invaluable for all of us at BetGames.TV – and I’m very excited to get started together.

“His hands-on mentality, authenticity and reliability are just the kind of values we encourage here, so he’ll fit right in as we continue our expansion globally.”

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mkodo

Ross Haselhurst has joined mkodo as digital delivery director, where he will gain accountability for product delivery and ensuring projects and processes are matured to drive high-quality results for clients.

The newly created role, based at mkodo’s Newcastle upon Tyne office, will also see Haselhurst gain responsibility for the project management team and quality assurance. 

Haselhurst joins mkodo’s executive team from gaming platform provider Bede Gaming where he held the role of head of platform before being promoted to commercial director and part of the executive management. 

Haselhurst said: “It is a fantastic opportunity for me to join mkodo and the Pollard family and to be working across several key projects to help grow and mature the business. 

“mkodo has a fantastic client base and I look forward to bringing premium digital products and player engagement solutions to our partners. The market is still ripe for innovation and mkodo is in a great place to offer operators and their players that.”  

Great Canadian Corporation

Rod Baker has resigned as director, president, and CEO of Great Canadian Corporation with immediate effect, with Terrance Doyle, president of strategic growth and chief compliance officer, appointed by the company’s board of directors on an interim basis from January 24, 2021.

“Mr Doyle, with his 20 years of experience with the company and working with key stakeholders and the board, is well equipped to assume the duties as interim chief executive officer until a permanent replacement has been named,” stated Peter Meredith, Great Canadian’s chairman.

Furthermore, the company has confirmed the appointed of Sukvinder Singh as chief compliance officer, gaining responsibility for the group’s overall compliance regime and overseeing compliance, risk, security and surveillance functions.

FSB

Online casino and sports betting tech provider FSB has recruited Keith Laidlaw to assist with the company’s IT and technology strategy as it continues to drive growth in international markets, and prepares for an increased presence in the US.

Laidlaw will work alongside FSB’s IT and technical teams, which are headed by chief technology officer Sam Lawrence, and will share his knowledge and experience to allow the company to structure its strategy.

Dave McDowell, CEO of FSB, noted: “Keith is another great addition to our ever-increasing pool of talent at FSB. His knowledge and experience of IT and technology within the gambling sector is immense.

“He will work alongside our co-founder and CTO Sam Lawrence to fine-tune our strategy so that we can ultimately deliver the best products and services to our clients.”

PointsBet

Sportsbook operator PointsBet has teamed-up with digital media personality Paige Spiranac, who will contribute as the new, global lead on-air talent and a brand ambassador for PointsBet as the company continues its expansion across US sports betting.

As part of the long-term alignment, Spiranac will also become a significant PointsBet shareholder, taking an equity stake in the company.

“Today is a very exciting day for the company as we welcome Paige, the No. 1 most followed and interacted with golf personality on social media in the world, into the PointsBet family,” said Johnny Aitken, US CEO of PointsBet.

“Paige is known for her work ethic and ability to stand out in a sea of sameness, which very much embodies the DNA of PointsBet and our mandate to deliver the fastest and most differentiated way to wager in the legal sports betting market.

“We will look to deeply integrate Paige across our portfolio of brand channels, including linear and digital content, whilst unlocking unique ways to weave PointsBet into her social media universe as she strives to conquer sports betting and introduce it to her audience.”

Gambling.com Group

Johannes Bergh has joined Gambling.com Group as chief strategy office to help maintain the organisation’s pace of growth throughout 2021 and beyond.

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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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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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