MGE Appoints Rich Roberts as President and Aviram Alroy as Vice President Product of the iGaming Sports Betting Experience
UNCASVILLE, Conn., June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE), developer of awe-inspiring integrated entertainment resorts (IER) worldwide, today launched Mohegan Digital. The iGaming division of the brand will lead the charge in providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan's loyal fan base and grow the business to meet the needs of new customers on a global scale. As a priority, Mohegan Digital is creating an iGaming experience for its flagship property, Mohegan Sun Connecticut, after the state signed a bill legalizing sports wagering and online gaming. MGE has appointed Rich Roberts as President and Aviram Alroy as Vice President Product to lead these efforts and oversee digital operations.
"We've consistently seen strong growth in digital gaming across our properties, especially in this past year, and as legal sports betting continues to expand in the U.S., the timing was right for us to launch Mohegan Digital," said Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. "Over the years, Mohegan has made great technological advancements in the digital space, working with industry-leading partners to provide state-of-the-art advancements to casino and sportsbook online operations. With Mohegan Digital, we are looking to expand and enhance these efforts to elevate the experience and deliver on our promise to provide world-class entertainment for our guests on a digital scale. With Rich Roberts and Aviram Alroy at the helm, we are excited for what's to come for Mohegan Digital."
Newly Appointed President of Mohegan Digital to Lead MGE Brand in the iGaming Market
Rich Roberts brings a wealth of experience to his newly appointed role as President of Mohegan Digital. Roberts will oversee the successful operations of a best-in-class iGaming and sports betting digital experience for Mohegan, taking the brand to new heights. In his role, Roberts will work closely with the executive team to create and bring industry leading and premium IP into the digital world to Mohegan's passionate audience of current gaming and future iGaming customers around the globe.