Scientific Games (SG) has appointed ex-Playtech finance director Alexander Ambrose as CFO of its SG Digital subsidiary. Mr. Ambrose will help SG’s US growth efforts, following the Supreme Court ruling on PASPA.
SG is currently working with Caesars on sports wagering in New Jersey while offering sports betting in Harrah’s Gulf Coast Hotel & Casino and Horseshoe Tunica Hotel & Casino (both in MS).
Mr. Ambrose will be based in SG Digital’s London office.
As Chief Operating Officer at the company, Jason Walbridge, puts it:
“Alex is the perfect addition to our team as we level up our product portfolio and continue the rapid transformation of our sportsbook business to meet the needs of our growing US customer base. As a finance leader with strong industry expertise, he has extensive experience leading finance teams in a multi-product environment.”
Executive vice-president and CFO of SG, Michael Quartieri says the company is “thrilled to have Alex join SG Digital and our global finance team.”
“His in-depth financial experience in iGaming will enable him to drive operational excellence, execute best practices and position us for growth in our iGaming and sportsbook businesses,” adds Quartieri.
SG Digital was founded earlier this year by merging its division with NYX Gaming, following a $626.5m acquisition deal. SG said at the time it intended to create a “global digital gaming and lottery powerhouse.” Company’s shareholders voted in favor of the takeover unanimously.
Source:
“Scientific Games Poaches Playtech Exec for Digital Finance Role”, totallygaming.com, October 5, 2018.