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FANDUEL GROUP APPOINTS TRICIA ALCAMO CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
FanDuel Group, the premier online gaming company in the United States, announced it has appointed Tricia Alcamo as the company’s Chief People Officer. Alcamo will be responsible for the acceleration of FanDuel’s People strategy reflecting the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory. Alcamo will lead the company’s human resources organization inclusive of culture development, talent acquisition, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), organizational effectiveness, employment branding, learning and development, compensation and employee benefits in service to the company’s Sportsbook, Casino, Racing, Daily Fantasy, Retail and corporate functions.
“I am incredibly excited to welcome Tricia to my leadership team as our new Chief People Officer,” said Amy Howe, President & Chief Executive Officer for FanDuel. “Tricia has had a distinguished career building and running award winning human resources teams at media companies like our own and at globally trusted brands. Her arrival reflects our investment in our people and our commitment to a culture that recognizes and attracts the most talented team while providing them the most empathetic and inclusive environment to succeed.”
Alcamo is seasoned human resources executive who most recently served as Group Vice President of Human Resources for Spectrum Enterprise, a leading national provider of scalable fiber technology solutions and a part of Charter Communications. Prior to Spectrum Enterprise, Alcamo honed her skills at American Express where she held a series of progressively senior positions across multiple HR functions and her early career experiences were shaped as a management consultant with Deloitte.
Alcamo added, “As FanDuel continues to experience rapid growth in this exciting space, the people team plays a critical role in ensuring that the organization has the culture and capabilities that will enable sustained success well into the future. I’m honored to be working alongside Amy and the entire leadership group to drive innovative and strategic people practices that lead to winning business outcomes and an outstanding employee experience.”
During her career, Alcamo has been heralded for her innovative and progressive approaches to changing work environments. In 2020, Multichannel News recognized her with their prestigious “Wonder Woman” award, and CableFax Magazine named her as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” in 2018. Lauded for the passion and commitment she brings to all aspects of her life, she was honored in 2015 by Working Mother Magazine as “Working Mother of the Year.” Alcamo earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and American Studies from Princeton University.
Aviatrix, the innovative crash game that is quickly growing in popularity across Latin America and elsewhere, has added FacilitoBet to its portfolio of operator partners.
The deal sees FacilitoBet integrate Aviatrix into its proprietary GEO VES platform, making the game available to its players across Venezuela.
This is a major move by Aviatrix’s into the Venezuelan market, following numerous deals elsewhere in Latin America over the past 12 months.
Gabriela Novello, Head of Business Development LATAM at Aviatrix, said: “We want to bring Aviatrix to the most respected brands across Latin America, and FacilitoBet absolutely meets those criteria. By integrating us into their own platform, we’re able to work directly with the FacilitoBet team to bring a truly world-class experience to players across Venezuela. This is another important step in the Aviatrix journey.”
Henry Sanchez, Director of FacilitoBet, said: “Crash games have become a true phenomenon over the last couple of years, and we love Aviatrix because it brings something unique to the genre. The game is engaging, and their team is extremely helpful when it comes to onboarding to our own GEO VES platform. We are sure Aviatrix will be a big success among our players.”
Aviatrix is quickly becoming Latin America’s favourite crash game, following integrations with NGX, Salsa Technology, Vibra Gaming, Cactus Gaming, RedCap, Virtualsoft, Casa de Apostas, Portugabet and many more.
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Internet Vikings Provides VMware Cloud Hosting to Spinomenal in New Jersey, Supporting Their Entry into the U.S. Market
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, today announced a new partnership with Spinomenal, the B2B iGaming Software supplier. Internet Vikings will provide VMware Cloud Hosting services to Spinomenal in New Jersey, marking their first U.S. expansion as they enter the American market.
Spinomenal made the decision to begin their U.S. operations in mid 2024, selecting New Jersey as their starting point. Internet Vikings delivered the VMware infrastructure in record time, completing the setup within one day.
Additionally, Internet Vikings supported Spinomenal’s expansion by assisting with the environment configuration, complete with necessary licenses. The efficient turnaround time enabled the deal to close within a month from the initial request when the needs were identified.
Omer Henya, CEO of Spinomenal, shared his perspective on the collaboration: “The U.S. market is an ideal entrance for Spinomenal, and with Internet Vikings’ solutions, we feel confident in our ability to grow and succeed here.”
Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings, expressed his thoughts: “The speed with which we delivered Spinomenal’s VMware infrastructure is a direct reflection of our team’s technical expertise and support offered to our clients. We’re here to help them make a strong start in the U.S.”
Booming Games has successfully obtained the required certification to operate in Brazil, fully complying with the regulations set by Brazil’s gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy, and Lottery (SECAP).
Booming Games became one of the first providers to get approval and be compliant. This milestone enables them to offer its wide array of gaming content to licensed operators in Brazil, allowing Brazilian players to dive into fan favourites like Burning Classics, Gold Gold Gold, TNT Bonanza 2, Cash Pig, Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, and Ronaldinho Spins, enhancing their gaming experience.
Expanding into Brazil’s iGaming market represents a pivotal achievement for Booming Games, reinforcing its presence across Latin America and strengthening its position as a leading gaming content provider on the continent. Booming Games remains dedicated to delivering high-quality entertainment globally, with this Brazilian expansion highlighting its commitment to serving diverse gaming audiences worldwide.
Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, commented: “We’re excited to have achieved full certification in Brazil, marking an important step in strengthening our presence in this rapidly expanding market. We’re eager to build on this success, driving growth and bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players throughout Brazil. 2025 promises to be an exciting year, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.”
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