IGT Monday announced it has appointed Gil Rotem as president of igaming. Rotem will be responsible for the development and global expansion of IGT’s PlayCasino division, which includes igaming, poker and bingo. He will report to IGT CEO Digital & Betting Enrico Drago.
“The IGT PlayCasino business continues to grow at a rapid pace, and it offers many of the gaming industry’s highest-performing and most-recognized game titles,” said Drago in a statement. “We expect continued double-digit growth from IGT PlayCasino, and Gil Rotem’s vision and experience can help us remain well-positioned for [the division’s] continued leadership.”
Rotem previously worked for 888.com as Director for Tech, Business Production, Admin and Exchange, and Head of Tech; and for bet365, where he served as Group Director of Gaming Strategy and Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. He also recently worked as an independent consultant for bet365
“It’s a tremendous opportunity to join Enrico Drago in leading the IGT PlayCasino team and representing the gaming industry’s most exciting portfolio of igaming, poker and bingo content,” Rotem said in a statement. “During this period of global transformation in the gaming industry, IGT PlayCasino has delivered outstanding results. I look forward to helping propel future growth with IGT PlayCasino as IGT demonstrates the value and promise of its newly established Digital & Betting segment to customers and shareholders.”
