OpenBet, a leading provider of technology, content and services to the sports betting industry, has reinforced its product leadership. As announced, the company has appointed the experienced Sam Depoortere as its new vice president of platform products and will rely on him to drive innovation.

In his new position, Depoortere will leverage his years of experience in the gambling industry to bolster OpenBet’s platform solutions product strategy. He will be responsible for growing the company’s products and helping it innovate and set itself apart from its competitors.

As VP of platform products, the new hire will work directly under Nikos Konstakis, OpenBet’s chief product officer.

As mentioned Depoortere is an industry heavyweight with years of experience with various high-profile companies. Most recently, he served as business director for TOTO at Nederlandse Loterij, the largest Dutch operator. During his time with the Dutch gambling company, Depoortere was responsible for overseeing its casino, retail and sports betting arms. 

Prior to that, Depoortere served as marketing & sportsbook manager at TOTO. He has also worked for a variety of other companies such as Betway and Media Odds.

Depoortere’s experience will help OpenBet grow and double down on its platform product strategy.

Depoortere Is Happy to Join a Prestigious Company

Depoortere expressed his thoughts on his new position, sharing his excitement about joining OpenBet. The appointee praised the company as an industry leader that is known for its innovation and strong partnerships and said that he is looking forward to helping it reach new heights.

Leveraging my experience and insights from the operator side, I am committed to steering OpenBet’s platform products to new heights and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of delivering safe and entertaining betting experiences for players worldwide.

Sam Depoortere, VP of platform products, OpenBet

In the meantime, Nikos Konstakis, OpenBet’s chief product officer, welcomed Depoortere to the OpenBet family. He praised the hire’s experience and said that the appointment of the experienced product expert as VP of platform products poses OpenBet for growth.

As we look to the future, we are confident that with Sam’s extensive experience and leadership qualities, OpenBet will continue to redefine the standards in sports betting entertainment.

Nikos Konstakis, CPO, OpenBet

In other news, in mid-July OpenBet added odds and lines for the Professional Bull Riders event. A week earlier, the company secured WLA’s Gold Contributor status.

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Rootz, a provider of solutions to the iGaming industry, unveiled a major transition in its executive leadership. As announced by the company, Rootz’s co-founder and CEO, Lasse Rantala, will be stepping down from his position. Rantala will be succeeded by Sam Brown, the company’s current chief commercial officer.

Rootz was founded in 2018 and quickly grew to be a leading iGaming platform provider. Thanks to the efficiency of its solutions, the company grew and formed alliances with multiple gambling companies.

Lasse Rantala was instrumental in this growth, laying a robust foundation for the company. His leadership nurtured Rootz’s success and helped the company emerge as a major supplier. Luckily, Rootz will continue to benefit from Rantala’s guidance as he transfers to chair of the board of directors.

In his new position, Rantala will continue using his savvy to guide Rootz’s initiatives and drive further growth for the company.

Rantala’s successor, Sam Brown, joined the company as CCO a year ago. Despite being fairly new to the company, Brown boasts more than 15 years of experience in the iGaming sector. His impressive track record includes positions at many high-profile companies, earning him much respect in the industry.

As CEO, Brown will be tasked with solidifying Rootz’s position as a major iGaming provider.

Rantala Believes Rootz Is in Good Hands

Rantala shared that he trusts Brown to be a worthy successor. He said that the new CEO’s commitment to excellence, strategic mindset and passion for innovation made him a perfect candidate to become Rootz’s new CEO.

I have full faith in his ability to steer our company to even greater heights and the Board is fully dedicated to offering him unwavering support every step of the way.

Lasse Rantala, CEO, Rootz

Brown also commented on the matter, sharing his thoughts on his new position. He said that his first year with the company has been a blast and that his passion for the business is now stronger than ever.

Brown is looking forward to supporting Rootz’s vision and ambition and helping the company enter a new phase of its journey.

After an exciting first year at Rootz my passion for the business has only grown stronger. We have a great vision for the future, and have the people, technology, and ambition to deliver it. It’s an honor to be entrusted with the next phase of the Rootz journey.

Sam Brown, CCO, Rootz

In May, Rootz secured content from Octoplay, a passionate provider of slot games. Around the same time, the company added Air Dice to its roster of casino game providers.

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Turnock’s internal promotion follows an immensely successful year for the digital media products and services provider as its award-winning Dev division accomplished several important milestones. Turnock’s experience, leadership skills, and familiarity with Checkd’s internal procedures should translate well into his new position and help him propel the company to new heights.

The New Finance Director Proved His Worth

Sam Turnock joined Checkd in June 2019 after nearly five years as an audit senior at leading independent accountancy firm HURST Accountants. A Master’s Degree in Strategic Planning & Investment at Newcastle university, followed by an ICAEW ACA qualification, gave him a stable foundation to pursue high-profile career opportunities. His appointment at Checkd allowed him to apply his knowledge and familiarize himself with the iGaming industry.

Starting as financial controller at Checkd Media, the company’s social marketing arm, Turnock applied his skills and earned himself the respect of his peers. He was present during the organization’s rapid rise to prominence, and efforts were instrumental in securing its CPA state licenses and ensuring the successful launch of the FlashPicks brand. A goal-oriented mindset and a successful track record make Turnock a natural choice as finance director.

Turnock Takes the Helm During a Dynamic Period for Checkd

Turnock will now head Checkd’s business intelligence area and oversee its finances across the organization’s various arms, brands, and subsidiaries. Checkd Media managing director Alex Beecham congratulated the new finance director on the promotion, lauding his analytical and data-based decision-making skills. According to Beecham, Turnock’s expertise in contract and procurement would prove invaluable in bolstering growth.

Sam fit the bill for us in every regard. His performance since first joining our business four years ago has been exemplary.

Alex Beecham, Checkd Media managing director

Turnock noted that Checkd Group was the strongest it had ever been and was in a perfect position to pursue further expansion. He added that the company’s experienced team was relentlessly working towards accomplishing their long-term goals through the execution of successful business strategies across multiple regions.

I am incredibly proud to be taking on the role of Finance Director at a time when the Group is experiencing such dynamic growth.

Sam Turnock, Checkd Group finance director

Checkd has maintained significant momentum in the last few months thanks to two new high-profile partnerships. In December, the organization teamed up with player acquisition and retention company Xtreme Push, bolstering its customer-facing brands on both sides of the Atlantic. Checkd Media also reached a significant milestone after an agreement to develop a new exclusive horse racing show called The Inside Track for William Hill.

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