Scientific Games Corporation announced the promotion of Phil Horne from managing director to CEO of SG Gaming Group, the company’s subsidiary serving the U.K. betting, arcade and bingo sectors. He will assume the role March 31, following the scheduled retirement of Chairman Steve Frater.
Prior to his time with the Scientific Games subsidiary, which is a leading provider of gaming solutions for the licensed betting office, arcade and bingo sectors in the U.K. as well as a content provider for the interactive gaming sector, Horne was gaming director for operator Gala Coral.
“I am very proud to now be leading SG Gaming through to the next phase of growth and ensuring our customers continue to benefit from one of the industry’s leading gaming solutions packages,” Horne said.
“It has been a privilege working with Steve; he is truly an industry innovator and will be greatly missed at SG Gaming.”
Commenting on Horne’s appointment as chief executive, soon-to-depart Frater added, “I am confident that SG Gaming will continue to go from strength to strength under Phil Horne’s leadership.”
