Caesars Entertainment appoints Matt Sunderland as SVP of igaming
Sunderland was most recently VP of Gaming at BetMGM.
US.- Caesars Entertainment has announced that Matt Sunderland has been appointed senior vice president of igaming effective October 1. Sunderland has more than 20 years of experience in the online gaming industry.
He most recently served as VP of Gaming for BetMGM, where he oversaw igaming launches in new jurisdictions and led the team to triple-digit revenue growth year-over-year. Prior to working for BetMGM, he was an igaming consultant for GVC and MGM Resorts. He has also held senior leadership roles at Probability PLC, GTECH/IGT and CNN International.
He said: “This is an exciting time to be in iGaming and at Caesars Entertainment, and I am so pleased to join the Caesars team. As the industry continues to grow, I’m looking forward to identifying new potential for our iGaming business while continuing to bring top-notch service to our customers.”
Eric Hession, president of Caesars Digital, said: “We’re thrilled to have Matt join the Caesars team. His deep experience and successful track record will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our iGaming and sports betting business. We’re looking forward to what we can accomplish together with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.”
Caesars Entertainment launched Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in April 2021 and continues to upgrade its offerings for customers “to provide players a best-in-class experience through new features like same-game parlays, faster payouts, cashout functionality and much more.”
In states where online casino gaming is legal, customers can download the Caesars Sportsbook & Casino app on iOS or Android to enjoy an elevated sports betting experience complete with the most popular casino games, including slots, roulette, blackjack, and live-dealer table games, all while earning through the industry-leading customer loyalty program, Caesars Rewards.
