American casino giant, MGM Resorts International, has announced that Adam Greenblatt (pictured) has been appointed to lead its recently-established joint venture with British iGaming operator, GVC Holdings.
Awaiting ‘regulatory approvals’ reception:
The Las Vegas-headquartered company used an official Tuesday press launch to detail that Greenblatt is to serve as Chief Executive Officer for the MGM GVC Interactive LLC joint enterprise after playing ‘a substantial role’ in helping to establish that the United States-facing online sportsbetting vehicle over the summer.
MGM Resorts clarified that Greenblatt has worked as Corporate Development and Strategy Director for Isle of Man-based GVC Holdings since March and is due to take up his new position once he receives ‘all pertinent licensing and regulatory approvals.
Recognized experience:
At a joint announcement, Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for MGM Resorts International, and Kenneth Alexander, Chief Executive Officer for GVC Holdings, announced that they were ‘pleased’ to mention Greenblatt as the new boss for MGM GVC Interactive LLC as he’s trans-Atlantic ‘in-depth knowledge and experience in online gambling and sportsbetting.
Read the combined statement…
“His determination, vision and experience are exactly what we will need to establish a prime position in the fast evolving United States gaming marketplace. ”
History of achievement:
MGM said that Greenblatt is a chartered accountant by training and served as Corporate and Strategic Development Director for Ladbrokes before its acquisition by GVC Holdings in the spring. In this part, it proclaimed that the University of Cape Town grad had ‘led defining trades ’ such as the creation of this Ladbrokes Australia vehicle and the company ’s ‘tactical partnership’ with online casino games programmer Playtech.
A ‘historical time’:
For his part, Greenblatt affirmed that he was ‘thrilled to have been chosen to direct ’ MGM GVC Interactive LLC and help the enterprise to make the most of a ‘historical time’ at the United States’ sportsbetting and gaming industry.
Greenblatt’s announcement read…
“Together with the joint brands, market and technology accessibility of our two parent companies, I’m determined to ensure it is the most energetic and successful player in the business. ”