People news 29 June 2017
The latest people news from the egaming industry in the last seven days (23 June to 29 June 2017)
Bet365 gaming director departs
Gil Rotem tells 365 staff it is “time for a change” after more than 10 years at the firm
Bet365’s group director of gaming strategy, Gil Rotem, has left the company after more than 10 years of service, EGR Intel has learned.
Rotem said in an email sent to bet365 staff it had been a “great journey”, but after 10 years it was “time for a change”.
William Hill to merge Shoreditch and Tel Aviv offices in new London hub
William Hill is to open a new central London hub later this year following a decision to close its Israeli office and merge functions with the company’s operations in Shoreditch.
The operator’s Tel Aviv-based office is to shut down following a recent review as part of Hills’ ongoing ‘Transformation Programme’, with plans to move all current functions to a new location over the coming months.
Paddy Power Betfair advertising director to depart
Paddy Power Betfair’s advertising director Ken Robertson, is set to leave the company to pursue a private venture at the end of the year.
Robertson will remain in his position until December 31st to help find a successor and finish work on campaigns for both Betfair and Paddy Power.
Mansion moves into new Gibraltar office
Mansion has this week moved its 50 Gibraltar staff members into a new office in the peninsula’s Europort complex.
The casino operator told EGR Intel it needed a more modern space after being based in the same office since its launch in 2003.
PokerStars kicks off recruitment drive for new Malta office
PokerStars parent company Amaya is recruiting more than 30 new staff to work in its new Malta office, EGR Intel has learned.
The firm, which will rebrand to The Stars Group at the end of August, has moved to a new facility with space for 350 staff in the Spinola Bay as part of its global growth strategy.