The power players are listed in alphabetical order, by last name.Ĭhris Bevilacqua thinks the future of sports betting are micro-bets on one moment of a game to the next, like who will score next basket or how many free throws a player will make during their next trip to line. The list includes executives from many corners of the sports betting ecosystem including leaders from the major sports leagues, gambling operators, sports-media properties, industry suppliers, and advisors. We chose them based on their roles and responsibilities, the scope and success of the strategies they introduced in the last year, and their overall impact on the industry. We relied on a mix of our own reporting, nominations from readers, and conversations with industry experts to narrow down the finalists. We sought executives who were driving the sports-betting strategies at their organizations, and had demonstrated success in the last year.

Other honorees are in unique positions of influence in the industry, like Sightline Payments cofounder Omer Sattar. In others, we highlighted leaders responsible for key sports betting initiatives like Edward Hartman, the Fox executive leading its relationship with sportsbook Fox Bet. In some cases, we selected the most powerful executive within the organization, such as BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt and DraftKings chief Jason Robins. This year, we're featuring 27 executives who have made demonstrable strides in the sports-betting space and are helping to grow the industry. They included Ted Leonsis, a team and venue owner who opened the first sportsbook in a major US sports arena Barstool Sports CEO Erika Nardini, who later sold a stake in the sports-media company to casino operator Penn National Gaming and former NFL executive Jocelyn Moore, who helped craft the league's guiding principles for legal gambling.

We previously spotlighted 22 pioneers who had staked their claim in the nascent industry. Have an account? Log in.įor the second year, Insider is highlighting leaders who are pushing the legal sports-gambling industry forward in the US. This story is available exclusively to Business InsiderĪnd start reading now. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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