Strive Gaming

Strive Gaming has rolled-out the latest addition to its management team, with the North American igaming platform confirming Andrew Holmes as COO.

In the position, which will see Holmes work out of the business’ main office in Vancouver, he will be charged with playing a “key role” in developing Strive’s real money online casino platform while preparing for future regulatory changes across the US and Canada.

Holmes, who will join a management team that includes CEO Max Meltzer, President and CCO Damian Xuereb and CTO Jesse Cary, joins from TwinSpires where he occupied a position of Vice President of Product.

Meltzer noted: “Andrew’s blend of experience across multiple industries such as gaming and finance – where he has worked on everything from unicorn-large business to small and mid-level business – plus his involvement in product and operations roles at C-level has convinced me he’ll be an ideal fit for this role. 

“As we continue to evolve, I’m sure he’ll demonstrate leadership excellence from our main Vancouver office and across our global, 24/7 operations to further enhance our service to customers.”

Star Entertainment

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has detailed further impending manoeuvres from its board of directors as part of an ongoing board overhaul in connection with a review of its Star Sydney property.

The operator is the subject of a review in New South Wales to determine if it is complying with its statutory obligations and remains suitable to hold its licence.

This has seen Sally Pitkin indicate an intention to step down from the board by the end of the current financial year, with Gerard Bradley set to depart in the coming months.

This comes after the Brisbane headquartered firm vowed to “embark on a program of renewal in a timely manner” after last month confirming an interim executive chair following the resignation of Matt Bekier.

Earlier this month, Harry Theodore, Chief Financial Officer; Greg Hawkins, Chief Casino Officer for NSW; and Paula Martin, Chief Legal & Risk Officer and Company Secretary, all had resignations accepted by the company.

Scientific Games

Scientific Games has confirmed that the group’s Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer, Stephen Richardson, has been appointed to the National Technology Security Coalition’s Board of Directors.

This will see Richardson, who boasts a 28-year security background including 22 years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, help lead the strategic direction of the NTSC. 

Based at Scientific Games’ global headquarters in metro Atlanta, he joined the company in 2018 as Chief Compliance Officer and was promoted to Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer in August 2021. 

Richardson has oversight responsibilities related to all aspects of information security, information technology, compliance, human resources, and internal auditing for the company.

“Steve’s experience is vast and encompasses overseeing compliance and regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity at Scientific Games and holding senior security leadership roles in the FBI,” said Patrick Gaul, Executive Director of the NTSC. 

“He has extensive knowledge and experience with cybersecurity, cyber forensics, and Homeland Security practices within the federal government and private sector. 

“We are honoured to have Steve join our Board and look forward to his insights about national cybersecurity policy as we continue to shape our strategy and positions.”

Win Systems 

Nenad Milović has been named as Win Systems’ Sales Director of Europe for the Gaming Division, as the company looks to advance its consolidation strategy across specific markets across the continent as well as the Americas.

The company states that this represents “the first step to continue expanding the commercial team in Europe,” ahead of future growth that is being eyed across the region.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, explained: “Our strategic growth plan has very clear priorities in terms of products and markets, and without a doubt we were missing a powerful figure like Nenad to achieve the results we expect from the gaming division in Europe. 

“In fact, in view of our growth in the continent, we definitely need to continue expanding our commercial team. It is fantastic news that Nenad has joined the team, we are convinced that it has been a wise decision.”

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Churchill Downs

Nate Simon has been named as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Churchill Downs, after initially joining the company as Vice President of Operations for its United Tote division

In this role, where he replaces Ben Murr who was promoted to President of TwinSpires and Online Gaming in January, he will be responsible for providing strategic technology leadership and services

“I am very proud of the results Nate has delivered in modernizing United Tote over the past 10 years,” said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI.

“We look forward to him building on these contributions by delivering further innovation and growth to the company as the CTO.”

Better Collective 

Adam Rosenberg has been appointed as Better Collective’s Head of Marketing & Communications for its US operations, as of February 14, 2022.

In his new position, Rosenberg will coordinate the sports betting media group’s PR and marketing team with a US focus, tasked with the objective of driving and coordinating its branding efforts towards the burgeoning stateside betting and gaming market.

This will see work undertaken to establish a local communications team to focus on branding for Better Collective, leveraging his experience in digital marketing, branding and communication in the sports betting, esports and technology sectors. 

“This is a dream opportunity for me as an avid (and unapologetic) Philly sports fan and member of the growing online sports betting community,” Rosenberg remarked.

“Sports betting isn’t going anywhere and with more US states bringing legalised mobile sports betting online this year, more and more sports fans will be able to mix art and science in making their picks. I am thrilled to be joining Better Collective’s family of brands  and eager to get in the room and get to work.”

Play Globally

Susan Hensel and Victor Pronk have joined the advisory board free-to-play gaming provider Play Globally, which lauds the hires as “two key appointments”.

The two bring a combined 30+ years of knowledge and experience across the gaming industry, and will offer insight into both regulatory compliance and back-end user analytics and strategy.

Hensel is a former two-term President of the International Association of Gaming Regulators, while Pronk is Chief Commercial Officer for Incentive Games, as well as being a lead investor in the group.

“Susan has a stellar industry reputation through years of extensive regulatory experience. She’s overseen the licensing of over 100,000 gaming entities and individuals, as well as assisted in the development of many of the regulations, policies and gaming practices we see today,” commented Stephen Dunham, Play Globally President and CEO. 

“And, Victor brings the highest level of expertise in customer acquisition, user retention and monetisation, and all necessary back-end infrastructure to succeed. We couldn’t be happier to have both of these industry leaders help play key roles in the growth of our company.”

Win Systems

Casino solutions provider Win Systems has appointed Jonnathan Vázquez as a Sales Manager for Mexico.

Vázquez, whose career has spanned 20 years across Mexico, China, the US, and Argentina, will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening Win Systems Mexico’s position in the country’s market.

Gastón Capurro, Country Manager of Win Systems México, noted: “We are delighted with the incorporation of Jonnathan to lead the Win Systems commercial team in Mexico.

“This is a critical position for us because Mexico is our main market, where we are a leading company, and where we continue to have great opportunities to consolidate our position and grow.

“We are sure that Jonnathan’s contribution will be crucial to carry out our ambitious strategic plan in this amazing country.”

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The innovative Chinese Roulette is one of the latest product launches from the supplier. The bet table features the usual 36 numbers plus zero, but is laid out as a figure of eight, referencing Chinese culture’s mystical relationship with the number. Players will also be able to bet on alternative sets of numbers based on the Chinese zodiac, as well as wider sets based on the four basic elements (Wood, Fire, Metal and Water) among other bet options.

Another unique feature for Chinese roulette is the Zero 50/50 protection game. This sees a card dealt when the ball lands on zero, with players recovering their bets if the value is higher than an eight and losing if lower.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, commented: “In Win Systems we are aiming to become a reference in innovation and technology, we’re willing to amaze players with a brand-new gaming offer. We’re convinced that Gold Club Chinese roulette will be really successful with players, and we’re enthusiastic about the first European installation at Casinò di Venezia, the oldest and one of the most prestigious casinos around the world.”

Casinò di Venezia reinforces its strategic commitment for an innovative playing offer with the installation of the Gold Club Chinese Roulette. Casinò di Venezia is organizing a set of activities to present the new Chinese Roulette for the weekend of 12 to 13 July, in the venue of Ca’ Noghera.

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Win Systems’ six-position electronic roulette, Ventura, the latest addition to its Gold Club range, will be on show to a Latin American audience for the first time.

Also on show at stand #58 will be the WIGOS casino management systems, which offers casinos a scalable suite of tools to assist in all aspects of casino operations. The GameStar slots machine range completes the line-up.

Win Systems and GC Máquinas Colombia – its Colombian distributor for GameStar and Gold Club – will have senior personnel on hand to demonstrate how the company can effectively service all types of casino estate.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, said: “After a very successful showing at ICE in Europe, we’re now looking forward to exhibiting our much-improved product range to the South American market, and more specifically in Colombia where we have a growing footprint.

“We’ll be regionally debuting our new electronic roulette, Ventura, along with the wider Gold Club range, GameStar slot terminals and established systems offering,” he said.

“We really look forward to showcasing how we can support all types of casino estates in Colombia.”

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The move builds on Win’s first Gamestar S3 installation in Costa Rica earlier this year.

The new installation of 10 S3 terminals, connected with the Pyramid progressive jackpot, adds to Casino Concorde’s 250 slot machines and 16 live tables.

“We are delighted with this installation and is the result of GameStar S3’s remarkable success since the first installation in the country,” said Manuel Wladdimiro, Win’s sales director for the gaming division in the Caribbean and Central America.

“It is a strategic bet for our company and we’re already reaping the benefits of further interest from both operators and players,” he said.

“We are proud that a casino as reputable as Concorde is willing to put its trust in our products. This shows the increasing relevance of Win Systems as a gaming provider in the region and it is just the beginning of our ambitious growth plan for the coming months.”

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The Winstats app, integrated into the WIGOS casino management system, uses Win Systems expertise in data collation and display, meaning users can filter data by both venue and vendor, with output displayed as interactive charts and reports.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, said: “Winstats’ simple, concise design allows key casino decision makers to simply track large quantities of data while on the move.

“It’s intuitive interface filters information with ease and exhibits it in an uncomplicated manner, perfect for use on a small screen while away from a casino venue,” said Benchimol.

“This tool will provide the peace of mind to managers, knowing that they can make decisions wherever they may be, based on accurate live data, keeping them in better touch with their business’ day-to-day operations.”

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Chinese roulette differs from the traditional Western version, featuring the usual 36 numbers plus zero but is laid out as a figure of eight, in reference to Chinese culture’s enduring relationship with the number.

Players will also be able to bet on alternative sets of numbers based on the Chinese zodiac, including the tiger, snake and dragon among others, as well as wider sets based on the four elements of wood, fire, metal and water.

All casino estates with Gold Club roulette integrated will be able to offer players the choice between Chinese roulette and the traditional version on a single machine, with both linked to the same live table.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, said: “Featuring a brand-new bet table, new symbols and the regionally tailored figure-of-eight layout, all players, but particularly Asian ones, will enjoy the fresh approach to the established game.

“We’ve boosted our Gold Club range significantly in recent weeks with the launch of Ventura and Knockout, and this latest addition will confirm our position as the leading electronic roulette supplier to global operators.”

Win Systems will launch the latest addition to its electronic roulette range at ICE in London next week, at stand S6-150.

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With customer satisfaction placed at the heart of its design process, ‘Gold Club Knockout’ heightens a players chance of success, by eliminating numbers on the roulette wheel that have already come out.

The innovative system can be adapted to any of the Gold Club roulette systems, with an improved graphical user interface and LCD touch screen monitors aimed at making gameplay much easier for all customers.

Win systems products currently power 70,000 slot machines across 270 casinos in excess of 17 countries worldwide, with Gold Club Knockout the latest in along line of fresh products rolled out over the course of 2017.

Eric Benchimol, CEO of Win Systems, said: “Friday’s event was a great success and the perfect opportunity to unveil the spectacular, innovative roulette system, Gold Club Knockout, which will revolutionise the table games market.

“We always aim to improve our customer experience, and the Knockout system is aimed at maximising excitement by providing players with a better chance of success.

“With improved technology, the system’s adaptability is yet another sign of our commitment to developing the best products available on the market, which appeal to the regular and occasional casino player.”

Amongst the attendees at the Venice held event were head of the city’s mayoral office Morris Ceron, leading names from the local gaming industry and senior Win personnel.

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A leading technology supplier for the igaming industry, WS will exhibit a range of its gaming products and business intelligence tools on stand #320 at what will be its final show of the year.

Senior members of the Win Systems team will showcase its WIGOS, Intellia and WinUp marketing tools, which allow casino management to monitor data and enhance players’ user experience through specific promotional activity.

The stand will also display the premium Lumina and Quadra GoldClub electronic roulette machines, as well as a selection of its state-of-the-art S3 and ST2 GameStar gaming cabinets.

Win Systems’ casino solutions have been rolled out in multiple territories across the world, and are hugely scalable for all types of casino operation.

Having made inroads on the LatAm trade show circuit throughout the year, Win Systems will look to demonstrate its commitment to the region at SAGSE, as well as finalising various commercial deals and partnerships that have culminated from its activities over recent months.

The three-day event will allow valuable interaction with the industry leaders and experts through technical courses and interactive meetings.

As well as providing information on the growing trends and shifts, it will help participants keep abreast with this ever-evolving industry.

Win Systems CEO Eric Benchimol said: “The SAGSE shows are always excellent opportunities to network with leading industry figures within Argentina and elsewhere in the region.

“We encourage all delegates interested in improving their casino product to visit us at our stand.

“We’re looking to sign off 2017 with a bang, following a hugely successful G2E, and are now focused on 2018 and the upcoming ICE show where we expect to be showcasing exciting new product launches.”

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