LONDON, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced that it has
appointed Joe Asher as President of
Sports Betting, effective October 1,
2021. Reporting to Enrico
Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting, Asher will lead the
ongoing expansion of the IGT PlaySports sports betting business in
North American markets.
"The PlaySports sports betting solution is among the most
widely used in the U.S., powering approximately 50 U.S. sportsbooks
for 20 customers across 18 states. We expect continued growth in
our PlaySports business, and Joe
Asher's knowledge, experience, network and vision for sports
betting are key ingredients to boosting our future success,"
said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO
Digital & Betting.
Asher joins IGT having recently served as CEO of William Hill
US. He held this position from 2012, when the business was created,
until it was sold to Caesars Entertainment Inc. in April 2021. Asher joined William Hill when it acquired Brandywine
Bookmaking, a company he created as a start-up in 2008.
"I'm really excited to join Enrico
Drago and the IGT PlaySports team to help this business
reach new heights for our customers and our shareholders," said
Joe Asher, IGT President of
Sports Betting. "This is a unique moment in the North
American gaming industry as sports betting is expanding rapidly and
opportunities abound. I have some background working in partnership
with PlaySports and I look forward to working with our team to
further enhance our technology and trading capabilities to serve
our existing and future customers."
Asher's background in the gaming industry is built on a lifelong
passion for the race and sports betting business. Honored as a
member of the Sports Betting Hall of Fame Class of 2021, he has
held management positions at several racetracks including
Brandywine Raceway, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway and Foxboro
Raceway. Asher was also the Wilmington News-Journal's thoroughbred
racing handicapper for Delaware Park. He also became the youngest
track announcer in North America,
calling races at Harrington, Foxboro, Brandywine and Dover Downs.
Asher continues to announce horse races, serving as a guest
announcer at the Elko County Fair every year.
Outside of his career in sports betting, Asher was an attorney
with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. A graduate of the
University of Delaware and the Delaware
Law School of Widener University, Asher
served a judicial clerkship with the Supreme Court of Delaware and was admitted to the bar in
Delaware and New York.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences
that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.IGT.com.
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