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GiG appoints Phil Richards as Platform & Sportsbook CFO

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Gaming Innovation Group appointed Phil Richards chief financial officer of its Platform & Sportsbook business, the company said. Richards joins from Corero Network Security and will oversee the division’s finance department, with responsibilities including support for M&A, investor relations and market development. GiG said the appointment comes as it prepares to separate the business from GiG Media, subject to approvals.

The appointment adds a finance executive as GiG prepares to separate its Platform & Sportsbook business from GiG Media.

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