Play Globally, Inc., a global provider of free-to-play gaming innovations, has announced the appointment of Susan Hensel to the company’s advisory board.
Hensel, a founder and partner in boutique gaming consultancy Hensel Grad P.C., has more than 15 years of experience in the regulatory space. Hensel was named the first director of licensing for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and is credited with helping to build what became the second-largest gaming market in the U.S. She is a former two-term president of the International Association of Gaming Regulators and a recognized authority and speaker on gaming law and regulation throughout the world.
Hensel was named one of the 10 Most Influential Women in Gaming in 2020 by iGaming Business and was recently recognized as one of 25 People to Watch in 2022 by Global Gaming Business Magazine.
“Susan’s sterling reputation in the gaming industry, combined with her vast regulatory experience, fits perfectly with Play Globally’s growth plans,” said Play Globally President and CEO Stephen Dunham. “Having overseen the licensing of more than 100,000 gaming entities and individuals plus helping to develop many of the regulations, policies and gaming practices that exist today, Susan has played an important role in shaping the ever-expanding sports wagering and online gaming space. Susan’s expertise and progressive ideology make her an excellent addition to the Play Globally team.”
“I am excited to join the advisory board of a truly innovative company that is reinventing the way people engage with sporting events,” said Hensel. “Not only is the company committed to developing a first-of-its-kind gaming experience, but they’re doing so with the highest levels of integrity. This company is one to watch.”
Play Globally is a developer of free-to-play games that utilize live, real-time in-play sports and racing data to determine the results of live poker games. The company’s LuckyFans product line is scheduled for release in 2022 for a variety of professional sports and racing contests, providing users the opportunity to win real money sweepstakes prizes. LuckyFans is legal in all 50 states and most jurisdictions around the world.
