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November 30, 2021
Gambling Industry Veteran Mark Robson Takes Eminence CEO Role
Eminence Holdings, a cryptocurrency-based fintech company registered in the Isle of Man, announced the appointment of Mark Robson as its new CEO. Ambitious Growth Strategy Robson will be tasked to leverage his two-decades-long experience in the gambling industry in senior positions at various operators, with the most prominent among them Bally Technologies, to deliver on […]
Sports
November 30, 2021
Industry Veteran Chhabra Joins BetConnect as a Strategic Business Advisor
As a part of a pre-series A funding round, BetConnect, a platform that describes itself as “the only betting exchange that uses bookmaker odds,” has hired a new strategic business advisor in order to scale its business. The one stepping up to the task is Robin Chhabra, a seasoned iGaming specialist, and a former FoxBet CEO. Chhabra Bring Years […]
Sports
November 30, 2021
EvenBet Brings Roman Bogoduhov to Assist LatAm Development
EvenBet Gaming has tapped Roman Bogoduhov as its new head of business development for the Latin American region. Bogoduhov will seek to introduce EvenBet’s offering across leading markets in the region, working on specific customer and audience preferences. Bogoduhov Brings Industry-Wide Experience Previously, Bogoduhov has held a stint as executive vice president for Olymp Bookmaker. […]
Sports
November 25, 2021
Fonbet Names Alexander Ovechkin as Brand Ambassador
Looking to expand its presence and engage with fans, Fonbet inked a new partnership with Alexander Ovechkin. As a result of the new collaboration, the operator selected the ice hockey star as its new ambassador. Alexander Ovechkin Becomes Ambassador for Fonbet Sports betting company Fonbet named the three-time world ice hockey champion Alexander Ovechkin as […]
Business
November 25, 2021
Strive Gaming Appoints Haig Sakouyan as VP of Client Success
Strive Gaming has tapped the talent of Haig Sakouyan as the company’s new vice president of client success. Sakouyan has close to 19 years in the gambling industry, spanning both casino and sportsbook assets. He has collaborated with 18 industry brands and specifically helped with the launch of each. Experienced Veteran with a Lot to Offer He will […]
Business
November 25, 2021
Ian Williams Appointed Wynn Interactive President
As WynnBET expands its digital footprint, the company needs well-seasoned veterans to keep securing a share of what is a rapidly expanding industry. The appointment of Ian Williams as president of the company’s interactive division will now help Wynn continue on a growth trajectory that brings its retail expertise into the digital sector and allows it to […]
Business
November 16, 2021
Bragg Appoints Paul Godfrey Interim CEO Replacing Richard Carter
Bragg Gaming Group, the global gaming technology and content provider, announced that it has initiated a strategic review of the overall organization. As a result, the company said that Richard Carter has stepped down from his role as CEO. Richard Carter Steps Down as CEO Carter was appointed in May this year, but his position […]
Business
November 15, 2021
Change at the Helm of Microgaming as CEO Coleman Steps Down
Global supplier of online gaming software Microgaming announced today its CEO John Coleman would be stepping down from the executive role at the end of the year and would be succeeded by the company’s COO, Andrew Clucas. Stepping Down as CEO Microgaming chief executive officer Coleman will step down on New Year’s Eve as CEO […]
Business
November 15, 2021
CGA Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is expanding its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021, when the Board decided to appoint four new directors, the CGA announced today. ‘Testament to Exponential Growth’ The CGA’s Board of Directors added Scott Burton, chief executive officer of FansUnite Entertainment, Neil Erlick, chief corporate […]
Business
November 8, 2021
IGT Appoints Gil Rotem as President of iGaming
Global provider of solutions and gaming technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced today the appointment of Gil Rotem as President of iGaming. Development and Expansion of PlayCasino With the appointment effective immediately, Gil Rotem is responsible for the further development and expansion of IGT’s business across online casino, poker and bingo business, IGT PlayCasino, and […]