Latest News

Gaming Innovation Group appoints Richard Carter as Platform & Sportsbook CEO

Published

3 years ago

August 14, 2023

gaming-innovation-group-appoints-richard-carter-as-platform-&-sportsbook-ceo

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Carter as Platform and Sportsbook CEO. The appointment will secure a strong and experienced leader for its Platform and Sportsbook division ahead of the planned split of the Company into two separate companies.

GiG initiated a strategic review earlier this year with the intention to split the Company into two separate companies, in order to fully optimise growth opportunities and ensure each business can benefit from the strategic and financial flexibility of their distinctive business models. The split will form two industry leading businesses with the potential to grow faster than in the current corporate structure.

Mr Carter has strong experience from the iGaming industry, being CEO of SBTech for close to five years where he led the company’s merger with digital sports entertainment and gaming company DraftKings through a three-way deal with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp in April 2020 and recently as CEO of Bragg; a Nasdaq and TSX listed online casino and gaming platform provider. These positions have given Mr Carter a strong knowledge of GiG’s core markets and industry needs. Prior to SBTech, he was a Director of Research at Deutsche Bank, responsible for leading their highly rated Pan-European Gaming Equity Research franchise.

The appointment of Mr Carter comes after an extensive evaluation and selection process to identify the right candidate to position GiG’s Platform and Sportsbook division for future growth. An accomplished and inspiring leader, Mr Carter brings a wealth of industry knowledge coupled with a strong and proven track record of operational execution and driving profitable growth in regulated online gaming markets. Mr Carter will join GiG on 18 September 2023.

Mr Carter will be responsible for the positioning of GiG’s Platform and Sportsbook division in the global, regulated iGaming market, building on the strong position GiG already has as a supplier of its proprietary technology via Software-as-a-Service solutions to more than 40 clients in 35+ markets. In addition, Mr Carter will be tasked with transforming the division into a stand-alone, publicly listed SaaS company, aligning people, technology, product, and process development to drive innovation and execution across all verticals.

Richard Carter says: “I am delighted to become the Platform and Sportsbook CEO of GiG at such an exciting time in the Group’s development. With its outstanding data led proprietary technology platform, sector leading regulated market coverage and diverse product portfolio, the GiG Platform is exceptionally well positioned to maintain its recent strong growth momentum.”

“I can’t wait to get started and am very much looking forward to working with the GiG Platform and Sportsbook team, building on the strong progress to date, and over time helping to unleash and extract the full potential of a standalone GiG platform.”

Petter Nylander, GiG’s Chairman of the Board commented: “We are very pleased and excited to announce that Richard Carter will join GiG as Platform and Sportsbook CEO during Q3, 2023. The Board believes Richard Carter has the relevant experience, given his success as CEO of SBTech and has shown an impressive and deep understanding of the GiG business, its opportunities and provided thoughtful strategic considerations on how build on the recent success of the Platform and Sportsbook business and driving shareholder value.”

Related Topics:latest-news Press Releases sports betting

Up Next

IGT Congratulates Michelle Carney for Receiving the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award

Don't Miss

Bahamut Successfully Passes Hexens’ and Certik’s Audit: Strengthening Trust through Transparency and Security

Latest News

N1 Traffic Cups: The Year of Traffic Tournaments Starts soon

Published

3 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

n1-traffic-cups:-the-year-of-traffic-tournaments-starts-soon

N1 Partners is launching a new series of traffic competitions, N1 Traffic Cups, with the first tournament set to begin this March. The 2026 program will feature multiple promotional events, including standalone cups and a global championship, offering partners new opportunities to scale performance and compete on an international stage.

The initiative builds on the success of the year-long N1 Puzzle Promo in 2025. Drawing on participant feedback and proven mechanics from that campaign, N1 Partners has developed a refreshed competitive format designed to reward consistent growth, efficiency, and strategic traffic management.

The season opens with the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, introducing a dedicated leaderboard with a tiered performance system and a structure focused on real traffic efficiency rather than scale alone. The spring launch sets the tone for what promises to be a highly competitive year for SEO teams and traffic specialists.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming launch:
“There are plenty of races and battles in the industry, but it was important for us to create a format that stands out in both spirit and approach. We’re not just preparing another competition – we’re building a story with character, centered around strategy, structure, and true competitive drive.

2026 is a year of major sporting events: the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. The spirit of competition and top-level achievement perfectly aligns with the DNA of N1 Partners: energy, high performance, and healthy competitive ambition are what motivate and push both us and our partners forward.”

To learn more about the tournament launch, contact N1 Partners Leadgen Manager, Kristina:
Email: [email protected]
Telegram: https://t.me/Christina_N1L
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-ladik-6a7068206/

N1 Partners supports affiliates with a portfolio of more than 14 casino and sportsbook brands, coverage across 10+ Tier-1 GEOs, and commission models including CPA up to €700, RevShare up to 45%, and hybrid options.

The post N1 Traffic Cups: The Year of Traffic Tournaments Starts soon appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

Latest News

N1 Traffic Cups: The Year of Traffic Tournaments Starts soon

Published

3 hours ago

February 18, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

N1 Partners is launching a series of traffic tournaments N1 Traffic Cups – with the first one kicking off this March. Throughout 2026, partners can expect a variety of promo activities: from standalone cups to a global championship.

This marks a logical continuation of N1 Partners’ community-focused initiatives. Recently, the team summed up the results of N1 Puzzle Promo – a top-tier promotion in the iGaming industry that ran for almost the entire year of 2025. After gathering participant feedback, consolidating the best practices from the successful campaign, and enhancing it with new engaging mechanics and a fresh perspective, N1 Partners developed a brand-new concept. The traffic tournament series will provide additional opportunities for teams working with traffic and focused on consistent performance growth and scaling results.

SEO teams, get ready – the first stage will be the N1 SEO Traffic Cup, opening the new season and setting the tone for the entire 2026 tournament series. A dedicated leaderboard with a tiered level system based on performance, a new competitive format, and a focus not only on scale but also on real traffic efficiency – this spring promises to be truly competitive.

Alexa Bond, Head of Affiliates at N1 Partners, comments on the upcoming launch:

“There are plenty of races and battles in the industry, but it was important for us to create a format that stands out in both spirit and approach. We’re not just preparing another competition – we’re building a story with character, centered around strategy, structure, and true competitive drive.
2026 is a year of major sporting events: the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. The spirit of competition and top-level achievement perfectly aligns with the DNA of N1 Partners: energy, high performance, and healthy competitive ambition are what motivate and push both us and our partners forward.”

We’ll reveal all the details very soon…
Stay tuned to N1 Partners’ social media channels and follow the latest updates in iGaming media.