Nevada-incorporated online casino and gaming company VIP Play has appointed Les M. Ottolenghi as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Ottolenghi brings more than 25 years of C-suite experience driving technology–led growth in gaming, entertainment, media and education.
His previous roles include chief commercial and transformation officer at Lee Enterprises, chief commercial officer and CIO at Stride, and executive vice president and CIO at Caesars Entertainment.
"Les is the ideal leader to guide VIP Play through its transformation," said board chair Bruce Cassidy, "His track record of harnessing advanced technologies to unlock new markets and enhance customer engagement aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver innovative and engaging wagering experiences."
Ottolenghi added "Today's consumers expect entertainment that is intelligent, frictionless and hyper-personalised. By fusing cloud scalability with next–generation AI, VIP Play will redefine the patron's experience while setting a new standard for innovation, security and social responsibility in the gaming industry."
