WMS Gaming appoints new CTO
Tony Belkin takes charge of gaming supplier's hardware and software development.
WMS Gaming has named Tony Belkin as its new chief technology officer and vice president of engineering.
Belkin has taken on a role previously occupied by Laurie Lasseter, who will continue to work at WMS Gaming as executive technology advisor.
Belkin will report to Fred Gabbard, senior vice president of product development operations, and oversee the engineering and development of the gaming supplier’s hardware, software and gaming systems. He has more than 30 years’ experience in technology and product development with a range of companies including Motorola.
“Tony has the knowledge, leadership skills and passion required to speed our development of new technology platforms to exceed the expectations of our casino customers and the player community,” WMS Gaming president Ken Lochiatto said.
WMS Gaming is a subsidiary of WMS Industries, which is set to be acquired by Scientific Games, after a US$1.5bn acquisition deal was agreed in January, with SciGames CEO Lorne Weil describing the purchase as the “opportunity of a lifetime” for both companies.
Last month WMS Industries’ egaming subsidiary Williams Interactive announced a deal to supply Sky Vegas with online slot content.