UNCASVILLE, Conn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Gaming
& Entertainment (MGE), developer of awe-inspiring integrated
entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide, today launched Mohegan
Digital. The iGaming division of the brand will lead the charge in
providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan's loyal
fan base and grow the business to meet the needs of new customers
on a global scale. As a priority, Mohegan Digital is creating an
iGaming experience for its flagship property, Mohegan Sun
Connecticut, after the state signed a bill legalizing sports
wagering and online gaming. MGE has appointed Rich Roberts as President and Aviram Alroy as Vice President Product to lead
these efforts and oversee digital operations.
"We've consistently seen strong growth in digital gaming across
our properties, especially in this past year, and as legal sports
betting continues to expand in the U.S., the timing was right for
us to launch Mohegan Digital," said Ray
Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan Gaming &
Entertainment. "Over the years, Mohegan has made great
technological advancements in the digital space, working with
industry-leading partners to provide state-of-the-art advancements
to casino and sportsbook online operations. With Mohegan Digital,
we are looking to expand and enhance these efforts to elevate the
experience and deliver on our promise to provide world-class
entertainment for our guests on a digital scale. With Rich Roberts and Aviram
Alroy at the helm, we are excited for what's to come for
Mohegan Digital."
Newly Appointed President of Mohegan Digital to Lead MGE
Brand in the iGaming Market
Rich Roberts brings a
wealth of experience to his newly appointed role as President of
Mohegan Digital. Roberts will oversee the successful operations of
a best-in-class iGaming and sports betting digital experience for
Mohegan, taking the brand to new heights. In his role, Roberts
will work closely with the executive team to create and bring
industry leading and premium IP into the digital world to Mohegan's
passionate audience of current gaming and future iGaming customers
around the globe.
Rich joins MGE from his most recent position as executive
business consultant for RSD Consulting, a consulting firm focused
on helping organizations enter the U.S. sports digital media,
regulated digital gaming, and eSports markets. Prior, Rich
was the CEO of FaceOff, a peer-to-peer social/skill sports gaming
platform in the U.S.
"I am honored to lead Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment's
expansion efforts in the digital gaming and sports betting
frontier," said Rich Roberts,
President of Mohegan Digital. "This is an exciting new chapter in
Mohegan's history, as we continue to innovate to meet the growing
consumer demands in this space. I am looking forward to working
closely with the Mohegan Tribe as well as Mohegan executive
leadership teams to successfully grow the brand's digital
presence."
Get to Know the Vice President Product of Mohegan
Digital
Aviram
Alroy has been a part of the Mohegan Gaming &
Entertainment team since 2014 as the Vice President of Interactive
Gaming, a division that Mohegan Digital now absorbs. As the driving
force behind the company's iGaming efforts, Alroy's contributions
and leadership helped set the foundation for what is sure to become
an incredible opportunity across many states and jurisdictions.
In his new role as Vice President Product, Alroy will be
accountable for product strategy and developing and launching
online sports betting, iGaming solutions, websites, and mobile apps
on behalf of MGE and its branded partners.
"It's an exciting time to be working in the iGaming industry,
especially now that more states including Connecticut are going live with both sport
betting and iGaming together," said Aviram
Alroy, Vice President Product, Mohegan Digital. "My years
leading Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment Interactive Gaming
division have equipped me with the necessary skills and vision to
help usher in a new era for the brand now that we plan to enter not
only Connecticut, but also
Washington, Pennsylvania, the province of Ontario and more states in the
future.
To learn more about Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, please
visit: www.mohegangaming.com.
About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
Mohegan
Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is a master developer and operator
of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including
Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,
Connecticut, Inspire in Incheon, South Korea and Niagara Casinos in Niagara,
Canada. MGE is owner, developer,
and/or manager of integrated entertainment resorts throughout
the United States, including
Connecticut, New Jersey, Washington, Pennsylvania, as well as Northern Asia and Niagara Falls, Canada, and Las Vegas, Nevada. MGE is owner and operator
of Connecticut Sun, a professional
basketball team in the WNBA. For more information on MGE and our
properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.
Contact: Kayla Frauenheim,
mohegan@coynepr.com
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