VIP Play’s Board of Directors has officially appointed Les Ottolenghi as its new CEO. Ottolenghi brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including Chief Commercial & Transformation Officer at Lee Enterprises, Chief Commercial Officer and CIO at Stride, and EVP & CIO at Caesars Entertainment. Throughout his career, he has been credited with driving significant growth across gaming, entertainment, media, and education sectors, with his initiatives reportedly contributing to a combined market value exceeding $100 billion. VIP Play CEO Les Ottolenghi
Ottolenghi expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, emphasizing his vision for the company. He stated, “Today’s consumers expect entertainment that is intelligent, frictionless, and hyper-personalized. By fusing cloud scalability with next-generation AI, VIP Play will redefine the patron’s experience while setting a new standard for innovation, security, and social responsibility in the gaming industry.” His appointment was effective immediately following the Board’s decision.
VIP Play’s Chairman, Bruce Cassidy, voiced his confidence in Ottolenghi’s leadership, noting that he is “the ideal leader to guide VIP Play through its transformation.” Cassidy highlighted Ottolenghi’s proven ability to harness advanced technologies to unlock new markets and enhance customer engagement, aligning perfectly with VIP Play’s mission to deliver innovative and engaging wagering experiences.
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Currently, VIP Play operates in Tennessee and is gearing up for a launch in West Virginia, where it is operating under the name ZenSports. On April 3, the company was awarded an interim online gaming and mobile sports betting license by West Virginia, following its partnership with Delaware North’s Wheeling Island Casino. VIP Play anticipates that its products will be available to customers across West Virginia “in the coming months,” according to an official statement. VIP Play CEO Les Ottolenghi CEO
