GameAccount Network (GAN), leading providers of Internet gaming systems and content, appointed Mr. Julius Patta (46) to the role of President, North America. Mr. Patta's immediate responsibility will be to develop comprehensive support infrastructure for GAN's regional partners and customers.
"We're delighted Mr. Patta will be joining our management team. With an extensive background in gaming operations, technology, business development and entrepreneurial leadership, Mr. Patta represents a new breed of gaming management, perfectly suited to develop our business in one of the world's most exciting, regulated, emerging Internet gaming markets", said Dermot Smurfit, GAN's Chief Executive.
GAN will establish a representative office in the United States, serving the parent company's operational, support and business development needs of North America. GAN's core R&D will continue from the London corporate offices.
Mr. Patta is a recognized international gaming technology expert and a successful industry entrepreneur. In Canada, he has founded and operated one the world's first internet gaming technology companies, PlayStar Inc; In Europe, he has founded and operated a national VLT gaming route Slovenske Loterie a.s.; In USA he has founded and developed a games and systems publisher Digital Game Systems Corp.; and in the past 3 years, worldwide, he has helped Aristocrat Technologies Inc. as their CTO.
Mr. Patta's appointment is subject to standard industry-specific background and compliance checks, and relevant work approvals. Mr. Patta will commence fulltime employment with GAN in July, 2013, and will be reporting to Mr. Smurfit, CEO.
About GameAccount Network
GameAccount Network is a leading provider of Internet gaming systems and content for regulated land-based and online operators seeking a fully integrated Internet gaming solution compatible with the complex technical requirements of various regulated Internet gaming markets including UK, Alderney, Italy and Spain. GameAccount's proprietary Internet gaming system is capable of offering free-to-play, paid-for virtual credits-based gaming and real money regulated gaming, according to the operators' requirements. Complementing the Internet gaming system is a proven portfolio of proprietary Internet games which attracts both recreational and VIP Internet gamers alike. Together the GameAccount Network technology solution comprising system content is the perfect vehicle to build and sustain a broad user audience. GameAccount Network's software powers many of Europe's leading gaming operators including SNAI, Sisal, Lottomatica, Intralot, William Hill, Sportingbet, PaddyPower, BoyleSports, Rank Group Plc and Eurobet.
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