BetGames has named former Yggdrasil exec Maciej Smolarek as its new chief technology officer (CTO) ahead of plans to expand its RNG offering.
The new CTO joins BetGames after leaving Yggdrasil in April 2024, having joined the business in January 2023 as CTO.
Smolarek also served as director of engineering for Polish firm Crimson Pine Games and head of internal tools for Ten Square Games.
As part of his new role, BetGames said Smolarek would be responsible for the “quality, stability and overall experience of BetGames products”.
He will also work with the firm’s engineering teams to develop existing live casino content, as well as focus on its growing RNG vertical.
The business noted Smolarek’s existing experience in launching RNG games would put him in good stead to lead the expansion.
Speaking on his new role, Smolarek said: “BetGames has already made a name for itself as a disruptor in the live casino space, and I look forward to helping the company build its reputation in the RNG vertical, too.
“I can’t wait to get started, shake things up and work with the product team to deliver real entertainment value to the igaming industry.”
Andreas Koeberl, BetGames CEO, added: “Maciej is joining the fast-growing BetGames business at the perfect time, aligning with our transition into placing more emphasis on our wider RNG product portfolio.
“We are going through a significant transformation while growing 50% year on year, meaning execution excellence and the knowledge of how to ship games are absolutely key.
“His wealth of experience in overseeing the development and launch of igaming content makes him the ideal person to fuel our progression and ambition to build the next wave of innovative RNG content. I have no doubt he will be an invaluable addition to the team.”
In other BetGames news, the company’s former COO, Aiste Garneviciene, has launched a new marketing agency alongside ex-Square in the Air exec Nick Brown.
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