Sports betting technology supplier Altenar appointed Steven Craven as chief financial officer, the company announced. Craven will oversee its financial operations and strategy as it develops its international markets. Altenar said he previously worked at PwC, Strix and PokerStars/Flutter.
Suppliers and investors can assess who will oversee Altenar’s financial operations and strategy as it develops international markets.
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The World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA) appointed Maarten Haijer as director general. Haijer transitions from Algonquin Consulting and previously served as European Gaming and Betting Association secretary general for 13-and-a-half years, until September. WGBA expects to launch formally in Geneva later this year with its inaugural flagship report.
Maarten Haijer has been appointed director general of the World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA), the alliance announced. He joins from Algonquin Consulting and takes the role ahead of the WGBA's formal launch in Geneva later this year, which is expected to coincide with the release of its first flagship report.
Reportedly, Dan Taylor has become group CEO of Flutter. Other developments involved Allwyn’s appointment of a new chief technology officer and personnel changes at White Hat Gaming, Aristocrat and Yggdrasil.
Reportedly, Midnite has hired former FanDuel and Sky Bet staff to expand its product team. The recruitment supports international growth plans that include a planned Canadian launch.
Altenar announced the promotion of Giannis Papakonstantinou to sportsbook product director. Papakonstantinou has spent more than eight years at the company, initially in account management. He will oversee sportsbook strategy and development, working with internal teams and operators on platform stability, flexibility and market requirements.
Reportedly, Midnite has appointed Dale Tang as general manager for Canada ahead of a planned launch. Tang joins after nearly five years at Flutter-owned FanDuel.