Thomas Winter brings experience in online gaming, having previously led Golden Nugget Online Gaming through being acquired for $1.5bn by DraftKings.
Key points:
- Thomas Winter joins RSI’s board, which now has nine members, bringing expertise in online gaming and leadership
- Winter played a role in the success and eventual sale of Golden Nugget Online Gaming to DraftKings
- RSI continues expanding its operations in the Americas, including a recent partnership with 3 Oaks Gaming in Latin America
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has announced that Thomas Winter, the former President of Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG), has joined its Board of Directors.
Winter's appointment brings the RSI board to nine members. Winter is a seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of experience in the online gaming industry.
He is known for founding GNOG, where he played a key role in growing the company’s operation in New Jersey.
Winter continued to work at DraftKings, reportedly helping to shape its multi-brand online casino strategy until his departure in 2023.
Good to know: Under his leadership, GNOG achieved significant market share and recognition, culminating in its $1.5bn acquisition by DraftKings
Prior to founding GNOG, Winter served as CEO and director of Betclic and Expekt, leading both companies through key phases of growth within the Betclic Group. His role as COO at both firms reportedly helped establish a strong foundation for his leadership in the gaming sector.
In October 2024, RSI partnered with 3 Oaks Gaming to launch the supplier’s portfolio on its RushBet platform in Colombia and Mexico. This move is part of RSI's strategy to grow its reach in Latin America, a region that has seen rising demand for online casino content.
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