LAS VEGAS,
Jan. 12, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- OpenBet, the world leader in sports betting
entertainment and the sports betting business of Scientific Games
Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS), has appointed two highly-experienced
executives to its senior management team in a move that reinforces
the quality of opportunity and exciting future that lies ahead for
the company.
Florian Diederichsen joins
OpenBet from DAZN as Chief Technology Officer, tasked with evolving
OpenBet's modular sports product offering and accelerating the next
generation of sports betting entertainment through the use of
cutting edge technologies. Diederichsen has a wealth of experience
having held CTO roles at several major sports organizations,
including DAZN where he oversaw the development of the company's
OTT sports service, as well as Perform, where he was responsible
for technical operations of its global sports content and video
services.
Jessica Feil joins OpenBet from
the American Gaming Association (AGA) to become OpenBet's VP,
Regulatory Affairs and Compliance as the business prepares for
exponential US and international expansion in 2022 and beyond.
Jessica most recently held the position of Vice President,
Government Relations & Gaming Policy Counsel at the AGA, where
she was one of North America's
leading legal and regulatory experts. Jessica started her career at
Ifrah Law, where she advised clients on a variety of areas
including regulation, compliance and licensing.
These two senior appointments form part of OpenBet's ongoing
strategy of investing in people to create value for its customers.
The leading provider of sports betting technology, content and
services is doubling down on operational excellence to create
competitive advantage and mastermind thrilling betting experiences
for billions of fans that will drive the next wave of industry
innovation.
Jordan Levin, CEO of
OpenBet, said: "Bringing Florian and Jessica to the OpenBet
team changes the game and is testament to the vision we have here
at OpenBet. The appointment of two highly-skilled and respected
individuals demonstrates the ambition we have to deliver the next
generation of sports betting entertainment to operators and bettors
worldwide. As we drive for hyper-differentiation, and with
legislation moving at a pace, we can entrust both Florian and
Jessica to help take OpenBet forward in their respective fields
that will add significant value for our global customer base."
Florian Diederichsen, Chief
Technology Officer of OpenBet, said: "I'm delighted to
have joined OpenBet and thoroughly looking forward to the next
chapter of my career. The ambition shown by the OpenBet team, the
quality of the management team truly excites me and I'm ready to
raise my game to implement the vision required to take sports
betting to a new level. Development work is already underway behind
the scenes that will revolutionise the future of sports betting
entertainment and I cannot wait to share our innovative concepts
with the marketplace."
Jessica Feil, VP, Regulatory
Affairs & Compliance at OpenBet, said: "OpenBet's
determination to expand across the globe and deliver sports betting
entertainment to billions of players worldwide is unrivalled. With
legislation moving quickly within the U.S. and globally, I'm
looking forward to providing valuable support and expertise to aid
the company's aggressive growth strategy. Compliance and regulatory
affairs are incredibly important aspects of sports betting and
OpenBet continues to set the standard of delivering the safest and
most reliable experiences for players to enjoy cutting-edge
entertainment."
© 2022 Scientific Games Corporation. All rights reserved.
About OpenBet
OpenBet is the world leader in sports betting entertainment. With
over 25 years' experience and a passion for innovation, the
company's modular range of technology, content and services is
entrusted by the globe's biggest sports betting brands, lotteries,
casinos and tribal operators.
It has a commanding position across key sports betting markets,
processing the largest share of digital sports bets within the U.S,
Canada, Australia and the UK. OpenBet holds a
prestigious reputation as a trusted sports betting provider,
delivering at scale and speed during every major sports event.
To find out more about OpenBet, please visit
www.openbet.com.
About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in
entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for
casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting.
Scientific Games offers the gaming industry's broadest and most
integrated portfolio of game content, advanced systems,
cutting-edge platforms and professional services. Committed to
responsible gaming, Scientific Games delivers what customers and
players value most: trusted security, engaging entertainment
content, operating efficiencies and innovative technology. For more
information, please visit scientificgames.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Scientific Games makes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as
"will," "may," and "should." These statements are based upon
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and
are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance.
Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking
statements as predictions of future events. Actual results may
differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due
to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including
those factors described in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Scientific Games'
current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its
latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
March 1, 2021 (including under the
headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors").
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made
and, except for Scientific Games' ongoing obligations under the
U.S. federal securities laws, Scientific Games undertakes no
obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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