MGM-GVC joint venture names new CEO

The joint venture has appointed Adam Greenblatt as its new Chief Operating Officer.

US.- MGM GVC Interactive LLC, the US sports betting and online gaming joint venture owned by MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Adam Greenblatt as the venture’s CEO, effective upon receipt of all applicable licencing and regulatory approvals.

Adam had already had a previous role in the joint venture, serving as Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at GVC Holdings during the creation of the partnership. Prior to its acquisition by GVC, Adam served as Director of Corporate and Strategic Development at Ladbrokes from 2010, as well as being President of GVC’s US sports betting software business, among other things.

GVC CEO, Kenneth Alexander and Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MGM Resorts, said: “We are pleased to appoint Adam as CEO of the joint venture, who will bring his in-depth knowledge and expertise in on-line gaming and sports betting from both sides of the Atlantic. His determination, experience and vision are exactly what we need to establish a prime position in the rapidly evolving U.S. gaming market.”

Adam Greenblatt added: “I am delighted to have been chosen to lead MGM GVC Interactive at this historic time for the U.S. sports betting and gaming sector. With the combined brands, technology and market access of our two parent companies, I am determined to make it the most dynamic and successful player in the industry.”