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Melissa Riahei the new President of SBTech US
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Pioneering gaming and lottery industry veteran to help lead and grow US business as sports betting continues to gain momentum across the country
SBTech, a leading global supplier of sports betting and gaming technology, today announced that seasoned gaming and lottery executive, Melissa Riahei, will join the company as President of SBTech US. In her new role, Riahei will oversee and lead the US business, focusing on building out the groups’ US infrastructure to support SBTech’s existing customers and establishing its presence in additional states.
“I’m thrilled to join SBTech at such momentous time in our industry. As legalized sports betting rapidly takes root across the nation, I look forward to leading SBTech’s US expansion, establishing our operational footprint in new states, and contributing our global expertise to the growth and success of this emerging market,” said Riahei. “SBTech has already seen great success here through our valued partnerships with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget, Resorts and most recently – the Oregon Lottery. We plan to build on that success and solidify SBTech’s position as a market leading supplier in the US.”
“We are delighted to have Melissa on board leading our US business, as we assemble a world-class team to steer us into the next chapter of the company’s growth. Melissa is an extremely talented executive, with a rare blend of business, legal and political acumen and a varied breadth of experience across all sectors in gaming,” said Richard Carter, CEO of SBTech. “I’m confident that she will serve as a great leader for our US team on the ground and our partners. This appointment demonstrates our continual commitment to the US market by providing dedicated leadership of our US teams to support our partners’ ambitions.”
Riahei has more than 20 years of experience spanning across the highest levels of state government, from serving as Deputy Chief Counsel to the Office of the Governor in Illinois, to managing the legal affairs of a $2 billion annual gaming enterprise as General Counsel to the Illinois Lottery, and serving in executive roles at on-line gaming and horse race wagering companies.
Notably, Riahei was instrumental in paving the way for the emergence of legal online gambling in the US. As General Counsel to the Illinois Lottery, she spearheaded the initiative to challenge the US Department of Justice’s federal prohibition on online gambling under the Wire Act on behalf of Illinois. Her efforts, in coordination with the New York Lottery, resulted in the monumental 2011 DOJ decision that has enabled states to legalize and regulate most forms of online gambling, leading to the emergence of the growing market in the US today.
“Melissa has made valuable contributions to the advancement of our industry and will be a great asset to SBTech as we grow and cement our US presence and leverage the unprecedented opportunities that lie ahead,” said Gavin Isaacs, non-executive chairman of SBTech. “We’re excited to have Melissa joining our team, and I look forward to working with her.”
About SBTech:
SBTech is a global leader in omni-channel sports betting and gaming solutions, with more than 1,100 employees in 10 offices worldwide, including its newest offices in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 2007, the group has developed the industry’s most powerful online sports betting and casino platform, serving licensees in more than 15 regulated territories.
SBTech’s clients include many of the world’s premier betting and gaming operators, state lotteries, land-based casinos, horse racing companies, and igaming start-ups. The group supplies highly flexible betting and gaming solutions to clients looking for exceptional configurability and the quickest route to market, complemented by proven business intelligence and reporting capabilities.
The SBTech offering includes its seamless sportsbook, Chameleon360 igaming platform, managed services, on-property sportsbook and omni-channel solutions that provide players with constant access to sports and casino products across all online, mobile and retail channels.
Supported by unrivalled expertise in trading and risk management, acquisition and CRM, and the highest standards of regulatory compliance, SBTech’s partners consistently achieve rapid growth, enhanced brand loyalty and record revenues.
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Play weekly with your favorite ACR Team Online members and win your way into an exclusive cash game alongside them
Players eager to take on ACR Team Online members every week will now have the opportunity as ACR Poker launches its first-ever ACR Team Online Championships, a brand-new online home game series kicking off on Thursday, February 6th.
The ACR Team Online Championships home game takes place on the first three Thursdays of each month—this February on the 6th, 13th, and 20th—and features a guaranteed prize pool of $1,500 and a buy-in of just $2.20.
Participants will compete against ACR Poker’s Team Online members:
- Evan ‘Gripsed’ Jarvis,
- Mark ‘Weazel_1991’ Rubbathan,
- Svitlana ‘Svetarik’ Dryha,
- Oskar ‘Deckflow’ Ojaveer,
- and recently signed Irish poker pro Conor ‘Ccoonnoorr’ O’Driscoll.
“The ACR Team Online Championships are a great way for the poker community to come together, have some fun, and interact with us on a whole new level,” said O’Driscoll. “I can’t wait to dive in and see who steps up to the challenge.”
Players that make it to the Final Table each Thursday will be entered into a random drawing, streamed live on the ACR Show on ACR Poker’s Twitch channel the following Friday. If selected, the winner will receive $1,000 to participate in a private, streamed $5/10 cash game table on the final Saturday of each month.
The excitement will really peak during the cash game as players battle it out against ACR Team Online members, who will have their own single $1,000 buy-in. The game will conclude once three players remain or after two hours of play. All remaining players will have the opportunity to cash out their winnings.
To learn more about the ACR Team Online Championships, visit acrpoker.eu.
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Enteractive, the premier player conversion and reactivation service provider, has announced its latest partnership with BetMGM, a leading iGaming and sports betting operator.
With a focus on sustainable growth and player engagement, BetMGM continues to innovate in the competitive online gambling sector.
This partnership will enhance BetMGM’s existing CRM strategies with targeted reactivation campaigns aimed at converting non-funded registrations and re-engaging lapsed accounts across its U.S. markets.
Claus Hansen, Senior Director, CRM at BetMGM, shared his enthusiasm about the collaboration: “Enteractive’s expertise in one-on-one player engagement is a game-changer for us. Their unique approach allows us to re-engage specific audience segments that may not respond to traditional CRM methods, ultimately driving higher retention and increasing player lifetime value.”
Enteractive is the industry leader in player conversion and reactivation, boasting over 17 years of experience engaging millions of players worldwide. The company is recognized as having one of the most advanced and efficient customer engagement tools in the iGaming and sports betting sectors.
Mikael Hansson, CEO of Enteractive, commented, “BetMGM’s decision to partner with Enteractive underscores our commitment to enhancing player engagement and retention in the U.S. market. We’re excited to contribute to their success by driving conversions and reactivations, ensuring a stronger and more loyal player base.”
Over the past years, Enteractive has interacted with 50,000 customers per day, supported by its Reactivation Cloud software. A unique, person to person approach, bringing substantial revenues to multinational operators in Europe, USA and rest of the world.
Hansson concluded, “Our personalized and sustainable engagement strategies are key to unlocking long-term player loyalty and revenue growth. We’re eager to support BetMGM in strengthening its position as a leader in the U.S. online gaming industry.”
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The prestigious Mexican casino PlayCity Mérida is elevating its entertainment offer with the arrival of Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet line, which is reaping great success in multiple markets.
Alongside this, players can enjoy new titles such as Legendary Sword, Fairyland Quest, Triple Charm Journey, and Lucky Vault, all designed to cater to a wide range of players.
In Legendary Sword, players embark on an epic adventure in a medieval world, where the Magic Sword paves the way to achieve Honor and Glory. The game is played on a large 6×5 reel set, enhanced by different combinations of features such as “Honor,” which multiplies prizes; “Glory,” which grants additional spins; and the “Magic Sword,” which doubles all the prizes in its column.
For its part, Fairyland Quest transports players to an enchanted forest full of surprises. The Magic Mushrooms give access to a different bonus each, while the enchanted Fairy gives you a special bonus that doubles the playing area, offering a magical and different experience.
Triple Charm Journey surprises with features such as “Rise,” which increases winnings with each spin until the end of the bonus; “Collect,” which accumulates the values of Link symbols; and “Enigma,” which multiplies its value and that of some Link symbols on the screen.
Finally, Lucky Vault challenges players to open 3 colorful vaults, which grant additional rewards in both the base and free games. In Free Games, the “Multiplier” feature grants Wild Multipliers and the “Bank” feature, the Mega, Super, Minor, or Mini jackpots, by collecting the matching symbols. The player can unlock their corresponding Jackpot values with 4 identical Minor/Mini symbols or 5 identical Mega/Super symbols.
José Fernando López, product manager of PlayCity Casino, commented: “The CONCEPT cabinets have had an outstanding performance, and it is to be expected when you combine new games with superior graphic quality, a unique design, and innovative game mechanics. Having a product like this has helped us position PlayCity as a preferred destination for entertainment in Mérida.”
For his part, Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro, affirmed: “It is a pleasure to see how our CONCEPT cabinet line and games continue to gain ground in Mexico. We are confident that these additions will continue to provide memorable experiences to players at PlayCity Mérida and throughout the country.”
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