Tag Archives: Joe Asher.

IGT supports launch of Betfred’s ‘legendary brand’ in Nevada

IGT supports launch of Betfred’s ‘legendary brand’ in Nevada

Betfred has received a further boost to its stateside operations, partnering with International Gaming Technology (IGT) to support its new Nevada operation. In a deal which also enhances IGT’s operations in sports betting, Betfred USA Sports will leverage the group’s PlaySports solutions for retail and mobile wagering at its Mohegan Sun Sportsbook venue.  Having been launched just last week after …

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Vincent Sadusky: New look IGT to be global gambling’s most profitable tech player

SBC News Vincent Sadusky: New look IGT to be global gambling's most profitable tech player

IGT Plc will approach 2022 trading with a three-pronged strategy of “grow, innovate, and optimise”, according to the company’s CEO Vincent Sadusky. Issuing a statement in the NYSE-registered gambling technology group’s full-year results for 2021, Sadusky explained that IGT had experienced an “accelerated recovery” over the past 12 months.  The firm recorded total revenue for the full year of $4 …

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IGT hires Gil Rotem to coordinate growth of PlayCasino business

SBC News IGT hires Gil Rotem to coordinate growth of PlayCasino business

International Game Technology (IGT) has hired Gil Rotem to fill its vacancy of President of iGaming, with primary responsibility for the group’s igaming, poker and bingo businesses via the IGT PlayCasino unit. In his new position, Rotem has been tasked with coordinating the ongoing development and global expansion of IGT PlayCasino, having been active in the industry for nearly two …

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IGT appoints Joe Asher as President of reformed sports betting unit

SBC News IGT appoints Joe Asher as President of reformed sports betting unit

IGT Plc has confirmed the appointment of former William Hill US CEO Joe Asher as President of its sports betting division, under the firm’s new Digital-&-Betting unit. Effective from 1 October, Asher will report to Enrico Drago, IGT CEO of Digital-&-Betting, and will spearhead the ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sportsbook business in North American markets. “The PlaySports sports …

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Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2021 announced

SBC News Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2021 announced

The Sports Betting Hall of Fame will see five new members inducted in a special ceremony at the MetLife Stadium on December 1, 2021, during the SBC Summit North America conference and trade show. The Sports Betting Hall of Fame recognises the outstanding contribution that the industry’s pioneers have made during their illustrious careers. SBC has now announced the luminaries who make up the Class of …

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Sports betting’s leaders look to the future at SBC Digital North America

SBC Digital North America Leaders in Sports Betting

The SBC Digital North America conference and trade show is set to deliver an in-depth examination of the next key steps in the development of the legal sports betting industry, with input from some of the most experienced and influential executives in the sector. The Leaders in Sports Betting conference track on June 9, the opening day of the online …

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Betting on Sports America – Digital to deliver comprehensive analysis of the industry’s future

Betting on Sports America - Digital

Betting on Sports America – Digital is set to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current state of and emerging opportunities in the North American sports betting industry, complete with input from the senior executives at the forefront of shaping the sector’s growth path.  The virtual conference and expo on December 1-2, 2020 features a series of interviews with leading …

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