Effective Sept 2 (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - London, 22 Jul - London-listed sports betting and gaming group Entain said that Gavin Isaacs has been appointed as chief executive officer, effective from September 2.

Isaacs has over 25 years of experience across the global sports betting, gaming and lottery industries, it said.

"His broad leadership experience has been built through previous roles within companies including Scientific Games Corporation, DraftKings Inc, SB Tech, Bally Technologies Inc, and Aristocrat Technologies. In 2022, Gavin was inducted into the American Gaming Association's Hall of Fame, reflecting his extensive industry expertise leading and building a wide range of businesses," it added.

Stella David, the interim CEO, will work alongside Isaacs before succeeding Barry Gibson as chair of Entain following his retirement on September 30.

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