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Ezra Kucharz Joins The Sports Leadership Show!

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Ezra Kucharz Joins The Sports Leadership Show!

 

On this week’s SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership ShowWayne Kimmel interviewed Ezra Kucharz, Chief Business Officer at DraftKings.

Kucharz oversees DraftKings’ business strategy, ad sales, and digital media. Prior to working for DraftKings, Kucharz served as President of CBS Local Digital Media and was previously the COO of NBC Universal. Kucharz also serves as an adjunct professor at his Alma Mater Duke University.

Kucharz talks about DraftKings’ 2021 acquisition of VSiN, the Sports Betting Network. SeventySix Capital was VSiN’s venture capital investor. Kucharz also discusses the future of sports betting and new technologies like NFTs that will make an impact in sports.

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Salsa unveils Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead Latam expansion

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Salsa Technology has unveiled Gina Macheri as Strategic Alliance Manager to spearhead the company’s expansion across Latam markets. Arriving with a wealth of iGaming experience, Macheri will focus on amplifying Salsa’s presence in key LatAm jurisdictions.

Salsa Technology’s Strategic Alliance Manager, Gina Macheri commented: “I’m joining Salsa Technology at the perfect time given the business’ prolific growth and as Latam continues to expand thanks to regulation. I cannot wait to play a core role in increasing Salsa’s presence in our main target markets.”

Leveraging her impressive background in strategic business development and integral growth, she’ll play an influential role in striking strategic partnerships. This week Macheri will be attending SAGSE Latam in Buenos Aires where the company will exhibit its cutting-edge technology and flexible solutions designed specifically to meet the demands of local markets. Besides being personally in charge of increasing Salsa’s footprint in Latam, Gina will also lead the setting up of a team of trade representatives to pave the company’s way to new markets such as Africa and Asia, among others.

Macheri steps into Salsa from Betconstruct, where she held the position of Regional Director, overseeing the comprehensive growth of the business. A proven track record and a deep understanding of the nuances of the iGaming space make Macheri a valuable addition. Prior to her time with Betconstruct, Gina excelled at esteemed gaming entities such as Ainsworth Game Technology, JVL Gaming Labs, and IGT.

“Gina’s talent and experience in strategic business development make her the ideal person to drive our progressive expansion efforts,” said the company Founder, Peter Nolte.

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Arizona Department of Gaming Announces Allocation for Event Wagering License

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today that it has allocated an event wagering operator license to Fanatics Betting and Gaming as the designee for Tonto Apache Sports Betting, an organization of the Tonto Apache Tribe, pursuant to A.R.S. § 5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106.

On January 16, 2024, ADG announced that it would begin accepting applications for available event wagering licenses, which included one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Tribes and no less than one event wagering license reserved for Arizona Sports Franchises, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-1301(7).

The application window for event wagering licenses opened on February 16, 2024, and closed on March 4, 2024. Applicants were required to submit their completed applications within this timeframe in order to have been considered for an event wagering license.

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the*gamehers Harness ‘Pink Pixels’ Weekly Livestream to Empower Women in Gaming

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With a mission to transform the female gaming landscape, the*gamehers has launched the “Pink Picks” campaign, an initiative set to support and highlight women in the*gamehers community. This initiative aims to shine a light on the achievements of women in gaming, creating a supportive and inclusive space. 

Central to this campaign is the Pink Picks “gameher of the Week”, featured in the*gamehers “Pink Pixels” weekly livestream. This initiative invites the gaming community to nominate exceptional female gamers for recognition. Winners will not only have their accomplishments highlighted during the broadcast, but will also receive a swag bag from Thunderpick, filled with travel necessities, high-end tech items, and gaming accessories, as a gesture of gratitude for their impact on the*gamehers community. By celebrating these individual successes, the campaign also seeks to foster a sense of solidarity and support among community members.  

“We’re excited to continue our mission to elevate women in gaming through education, opportunities, and entrepreneurship through the Pink Pixels platform,” says Allie Young, President of the*gamehers. 

 “Pink Picks” represents part of the broader collaboration between the*gamehers and Thunderpick, which encompasses various efforts to promote the female gaming arena. Notably, this includes the Thunderpick FemaLED Tournament, a competitive event tailored for female-led teams in Counter-Strike (CS2). This tournament not only showcases the talent and competitive nature of female gamers, but also offers them a chance to progress to significant tournaments, with the winners moving on to compete in the Thunderpick World Championship 2024 North American Qualifiers. Complemented by a $5,000 prize pool courtesy of Thunderpick, the tournament will gain exposure across multiple streaming platforms and be celebrated with a watch party at the Momocon convention in Atlanta, GA, on May 27.  

 This collaborative effort signifies a crucial step towards fostering inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities in gaming, providing female gamers with unparalleled opportunities to demonstrate their abilities and engage in competition at an international level. 

 

 

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