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Homa appoints Devin Radford as VP of Business Development
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Homa, a global mobile game publisher, is pleased to announce the appointment of Devin Radford as its new VP of Business Development. With 18 years of experience in business development in key companies in the video game, entertainment, and mobile advertising industries, Devin is set to make significant contributions at Homa.
Devin arrives at Homa after a successful 3.5-year tenure at OneTeam Partners where he served as SVP of Games leading the video game licensing business across 8 professional sports players associations, including NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, NWSLPA, WNBPA, and more. Before that, he spent 8 years in executive Business Development roles at The Walt Disney Company and Twentieth Century Fox’s game division, FoxNext. During his time at Twentieth Century Fox/FoxNext, Devin served as VP of Business Development contributing to a licensed games portfolio that generated over $1b in total revenue by establishing partnerships with best-in-class developers for games like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff, and Animation Throwdown: The Quest for Cards. Furthermore, Devin played a key role in transforming Fox’s video game business from licensed games to becoming a leader in original game development and publishing culminating in the release of Marvel Strike Force.
With his extensive expertise and proven track record, Devin will enhance and strengthen Homa’s game developer ecosystem. He will spearhead the development and execution of strategic partnerships, collaborating with world-class studios to support Homa’s mission of developing enduring games enjoyed by millions. He will also define and manage a dynamic pipeline to secure global mobile gaming publishing deals and forge new alliances with leading studios, working closely with the Product Strategy and Corporate Development teams, among others.
In the words of Henry Lowenfels, President and CBO at Homa: “We are building something massive here at Homa, and it starts with strategic partnerships and a world-class studio ecosystem. We’re excited to welcome Devin to the team and leverage his strong network and expertise to continue growing our business”.
“I’m truly excited to join Homa at this pivotal moment in its growth trajectory and to collaborate with such a seasoned team. I look forward to connecting with the best studios that can contribute to Homa’s mission of providing audiences with amazing gaming experiences,” added Devin Radford, VP of Business Development at Homa.
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Gaming Laboratories International
Leading Lottery Expert Kurt D. Freedlund Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive
Globally known lottery expert Kurt D. Freedlund has joined the lottery team at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive.
Freedlund will work with GLI lottery customers providing world-class insights and strategy solutions regarding lottery products and operational modernization consulting support, governance, strategic planning and execution, procurement optimization, and business analysis.
“We are thrilled and excited to welcome Kurt to GLI. His experience and expertise in the lottery industry will be invaluable in continuing GLI’s world-class service and ongoing work to help our lottery clients succeed,” said GLI Vice President of Global Lottery Solutions Angela Wong.
Freedlund has a long history in the lottery industry. Most recently, he was the founder and CEO of KDF Consulting & Solutions, which aided various stakeholders in the lottery industry in addressing current issues impacting its future. He has also served as President of LottoInteractive Inc., where he actively represented the lottery industry in Washington D.C. to lobby for the rejection of the Restore the Wire Act legislation.
Previously, he acted as the COO & General Counsel for the Georgia Lottery Corporation, overseeing all operations and legal matters. He also represented the Mega Millions Consortium in working with the MUSL attorney to create and implement the PowerBall-Mega Millions cross-selling initiative; the creation and implementation of the Georgia Lottery’s iLottery program, and the lottery’s regulatory oversight of the Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
He was Executive Deputy Director & General Counsel for the Illinois Lottery, where he acted as lead counsel for the creation of the Big Game (now known as Mega Millions).
His insights into the lottery industry have been featured in numerous gaming trade publications, and he has been a featured speaker at gaming and lottery tradeshows around the world. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Northwestern University School of Law, and he holds a B.S. in Political Science and History from Northwestern University.
Balkans
BEGE 2024 Line Up Continues with a Set of New Exhibitors
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We are thrilled to continue with our exhibitor lineup for BEGE 2024, introducing two trailblazing entities that will significantly elevate the overall gaming experience for all attendees. With their unique blend of innovative strengths and cutting-edge technologies, these exhibitors further reinforce BEGE’s reputation as a leading hub for the gaming industry.
🎲SYNOT 📍Stand 2.18: is a globally recognized conglomerate comprising multiple companies operating across 40+ countries, employing a diverse workforce of approximately 3,500 individuals. At the core of its operations is the gaming industry, where it provides cutting-edge technology, games, and solutions that cater to the entire product spectrum for both online and land-based entertainment. In addition to its core business, SYNOT also engages in various non-profit activities, real estate development, tourism, and premium vehicle sales, further diversifying its portfolio.
🕹️Soft Gamings 📍Stand 3.3 A: has rapidly evolved since its inception as a small reseller in 2007. Now with over 500 employees, they provide premier iGaming services. Their advanced platform offers Turnkey and White Label solutions, Bitcoin casino options, loyalty systems, and gamification, ensuring seamless integration and next-day game delivery. Their robust system supports millions of daily transactions with exceptional uptime and round-the-clock support.
Experience BEGE 2024 and meet these exciting exhibitors to explore the forefront of gaming innovation. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and uncover a realm of new possibilities in gaming technology.
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partnerships
Gentoo Media signs partnership agreement with SkyCity for automated brand protection tool GiG Comply
Gentoo Media has today announced a new partnership agreement with New Zealand brand, SkyCity, Australasia’s leading gaming, entertainment and hospitality businesses, for the provision of its automated compliance and brand protection tool, GiG Comply.
The agreement will reinforce SkyCity’s commitment to responsible gambling, safeguarding their brand through ensuring regulatory compliance across its various marketing efforts. GiG Comply will allow SkyCity to monitor that its affiliates are following their brand guidelines and regulatory requirements, ensuring that its marketing efforts remain compliant.
The agreement demonstrates both parties’ dedication to upholding the highest standards of compliance and brand protection through monitoring that regulatory requirements are followed and respected. SkyCity will now be able to effectively adapt to the dynamic landscape of the iGaming industry and its ever changing regulatory demands.
Rasmus Bank Nielsen, Head of GiG Comply, said: “We are thrilled to add SkyCity to our growing list of partners for GiG Comply, and we look forward to assisting them with their compliance strategy, safeguarding their brand. We hope our new partnership with SkyCity is the start of a long standing collaboration to strengthen their affiliate marketing compliance, ensuring that they will remain in control of all of their marketing, and are in line with responsible gaming.”
Mads Birch Jespersen, Director of Marketing & Media from SkyCity says: “In a rapidly evolving online casino landscape like New Zealand and given the comprehensive compliance standards that SkyCity is determined to uphold, GiG Comply offers an additional filter for us to meet these standards. The tool allows us to explore and expand our online presence, while keeping everything in line within our regulatory strategy.”
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