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Insider
March 15, 2023
Jelly CEO David Newstead: “Only Few True Innovations Have Made a Lasting Impact”
Our conversation with Newstead touches on what it means to run a startup studio and how innovation is a lofty aspiration for many new companies with the pesky habit of being elusive. Yet, Newstead is confident that Jelly is on track to deliver exciting new products for the iGaming industry that help shape its future. […]
Business
March 14, 2023
EveryMatrix Selects Tor Skeie for CEO of OddsMatrix
The software provider for the growing online gambling sector, EveryMatrix, announced a senior-level appointment Tuesday. The company confirmed it hired the services of Tor Skeie as the CEO of OddsMatrix, the company’s sportsbook division. In his new role with the company, Skeie will oversee the company’s sports business and spearhead its growth. Overall, he brings […]
Lottery
March 13, 2023
Scientific Games Appointed Nick Negro as Chief Financial Officer
Global developer of lottery, betting and gaming products, Scientific Games, announced today the appointment of Nick Negro as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointment of highly-accomplished senior financial management executive Negro to the role of CFO puts an end to the extensive nationwide search initiated by Scientific Games after the retirement of […]
Industry
March 13, 2023
AGCO’s CEO Mungham to Resign This Fall
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that Tom Mungham, its current registrar and chief executive officer, has decided to retire from his current roles this fall. The regulator will now look out for a suitable replacement with the help of an executive search firm. In the meantime, Mungham will continue serving as […]
Business
March 10, 2023
SkyCity Selects Shaun Philp Chief People and Culture Officer
The New Zealand gaming and entertainment company, SkyCity Entertainment Group, announced a senior-level appointment. On Friday, the company confirmed it has selected human resources expert and proven leader, Shaun Philp, for the role of chief people and culture officer. Although the appointment came this week, Philp will assume the new role starting on September 4, […]
Business
March 9, 2023
Future Anthem Names Jessica Wu Head of Marketing
Fast-growing AI and gaming data science powerhouse, Future Anthem, announced it expanded its team of experts. The company confirmed Wednesday that it has selected Jessica Wu for the role of head of marketing. The senior-level appointment comes at a time when Future Anthem plans further growth and complements its ambitious goals for expansion. Joining the […]
Business
March 9, 2023
After Interim Period, FSB Keeps Adam Smith as CEO
The global iGaming and sports betting business-to-business (B2B) supplier, FSB, announced that his interim chief executive officer (CEO), Adam Smith, has assumed a full-time role with the company. It was back in December 2022 when Smith was selected as interim CEO. Now, after a successful three-month interim period, FSB confirmed that Smith will assume the […]
Business
March 9, 2023
Debra Nutton Joins Everi’s Board of Directors
The leading global supplier of technology solutions for the gambling industry, Everi Holdings, confirmed a senior-level appointment Wednesday. The company revealed it appointed Debra Nutton to its Board of Directors. Although the announcement was made this week, Everi explained that the appointment will be effective as of April 1, 2023. Joining the company’s Board, Nutton […]
Business
March 9, 2023
NGCB Positive about Bally’s Incoming CEO Robeson Reeves
Early last month, the global casino-entertainment company, Bally’s Corporation, announced a senior-level change. The company confirmed its plans to replace its CEO, Lee Fenton. Consequently, Bally’s confirmed that Fenton will remain in that role until March 31, 2023. As a replacement for Fenton, the company selected Robeson Reeves, an expert within the iGaming vertical with […]
Sports
March 8, 2023
BetUK Appoints Akinfenwa as Brand Ambassador in Time for Cheltenham Festival
UK’s fastest-growing sportsbook in 2022 has chosen soccer icon and cult hero Adebayo Akinfenwa to represent it right ahead of the start of the much-anticipated sporting event that will take place between March 14-17, 2023. Akinfenwa Joins Jockey Legend Scudamore and Golden Boot Winner Sheringham The betting brand that offers odds for the most beloved […]