Victor Salerno, president of USBookmaking, will be inducted into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame at a ceremony during SBC’s Betting on Sports America trade show, which takes place in New Jersey April 28-30. A 40-year industry veteran, Salerno is one of five members of the Class of 2020 set to join the Hall of Fame.
Vic Salerno played a major role in the development of Nevada sports betting through American Wagering, Inc. (AWI), which he co-founded and became the first U.S. bookmaking business to be publicly listed.
During his time as chairman and CEO of AWI, it operated more than 90 sportsbooks across Nevada, pioneered the use of computerized bookmaking systems, and was an early adopter of mobile betting apps. When the business was bought by UK betting giant William Hill in 2012, Salerno was appointed chairman of the board of William Hill US.
He launched USBookmaking in 2016 and has since built it into the leading sports betting company serving Native American casinos.
Victor Salerno said, “I am grateful to be honored by the Sports Betting Community and have this opportunity to receive an award in the presence of my peers. Being inducted is a true highlight of my life.”
Sue Schneider, VP Growth & Strategy, Americas for SBC, said: “Few people in the sports betting industry have as much experience as Vic. He’s been a champion for the industry for 40 years and is one of our most respected individuals.”
Joining Salerno in the Class of 2020 are Raymond Lesniak (former state senator, New Jersey), Jay Rood (COO, Bet.Works), Roxy Roxborough (legendary Las Vegas oddsmaker), and Sara Slane (former American Gaming Association Sr. VP).
