The Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) last week announced the appointment of Marcel Elfersy as its new chief commercial officer for platform and sportsbook. The group is looking to strengthen its position as a Tier 1 platform and sportsbook provider in regulated markets.
Most recently, Elfersy was vice president of business development for 888 and led its reentry into the U.S. regulated iGaming market. It helped 888 grow its B2B business and oversaw the Delaware Lottery partnership and the Betbright sportsbook acquisition, Elfersy was also CEO of Entain’s Africa JV, B2B and B2C Impala Digital.
“I’ve been really impressed by GiG’s strategic growth and development as a top-tier B2B provider in recent years,” said Elfersy. “With their market agility, unrivalled regulated omnichannel portfolio and full stack of proven products and services, I’m super-excited to be joining Richard and the all-star team at GiG to help drive and accelerate growth across the global iGaming and sports betting space.”
Richard Brown, CEO of GiG added, “We have a continued emphasis on improvement as an operating principle at GiG. Given the business’ strong position within diverse and high value areas of the B2B supply chain in the iGaming and sports betting industry, the appointment of someone of Marcel’s’ caliber and experience is a significant step forward for leveraging our full potential, as we enter 2023 with real excitement.”
