LONDON, February 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of
software and services for the online, mobile, TV and land-based
gaming industry, is very pleased to announce that three of its key
employees have been named in the 2014 Gaming Intelligence HOT
50.
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Gaming Intelligence Hot 50, is a celebration of the most
talented, innovative and inspiring individuals working in online
gambling and is awarded by the renowned business publication Gaming
Intelligence. The list of C-level executives, sales and marketing
chiefs, technologists, product heads, regulators and lawyers
reflects the diverse range of talent that is drawn from a wide
range of companies across the world.
Shay Segev, Playtech's COO, an
instrumental leader in the online gaming space, wins this award for
the second time and is the only person to have appeared in the list
more than once. Shay is a true inspiration to the industry,
acknowledged for successfully orchestrating many of Playtech's
innovative approaches including the roll-out of Playtech's
cross-platform technology. This market leading solution
allows players to enjoy great gaming content anytime, anywhere and
transition freely across platforms at their convenience. With a
wide variety of platforms on offer including mobile, tablet, and
desktop, players can now enjoy a truly seamless gaming
experience.
Ron Hoffman, Playtech's CFO, is
the innovative thinker and leader of Playtech's financial teams and
was appointed in 2012 having joined the Group in 2004. He
served eight years at Playtech as VP of Finance managing the
finance department, including its listing on AIM in 2006 and the
transition to the Main Market in 2012. Hoffman's sincere and
clear approach helps to reinforce Playtech's status as the world's
leading iGaming service provider.
Uri Levy, Playtech's VP Business
Development, is one of the industry's most influential voices. His
sense of motivation and passion for the industry has seen Playtech
enter many regulated markets, opening up new opportunities in the
online gaming space not only for Playtech, but for the industry as
a whole
Playtech CEO, Mor Weizer
concluded: "This is fantastic recognition of the excellent work
that our senior management team does on a daily basis to
continually drive our commercial performance. These
awards are well deserved and are a testament to the commitment of
all three men in delivering the very best products and services to
our licensees."
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the
online and land-based gaming industry, together with providing a
range of ancillary services such as marketing, hosting and CRM
services.
The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated
software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online,
broadcast, mobile and server-based gaming terminals through a
single account.
New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or
diversifying their offering, land-based casino groups, government
sponsored entities such as lotteries, and new entrants making their
online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.
Founded in 1999, Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange
and has over 3,000 employees located in twelve countries. Its
leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports
betting, live, mobile and social gaming, casual and fixed odds
games.
http://www.playtech.com
For further information contact:
Playtech Ltd
+44(0)20-7861-3232
Mor Weizer, Chief Executive Officer
Ron Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer
c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
Adam Kay, Head of Investor Relations
+44(0)1624-645954
Pelham Bell Pottinger
David Rydell / Olly Scott / Guy
Scarborough
+44(0)20-7861-3232