SBC launched the Sports Betting Hall of Fame in 2016, to recognise the individuals who have contributed a great deal to the industry over the course of their careers with a lasting legacy. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honour, preserve and perpetuate the names and outstanding accomplishments of personalities who have brought lasting fame to the sports betting sector.
SBC
HALL OF FAME
SBC launched the Sports Betting Hall of Fame in 2016, to recognise the individuals who have contributed a great deal to the industry over the course of their careers with a lasting legacy. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honour, preserve and perpetuate the names and outstanding accomplishments of personalities who have brought lasting fame to the sports betting sector.
Consideration for the Sports Betting Hall of Fame shall be limited to individuals (living or deceased) who have made outstanding contributions and/or provided outstanding service to the sports betting industry.
Consideration for the Sports Betting Hall of Fame shall be limited to individuals (living or deceased) who have made outstanding contributions and/or provided outstanding service to the sports betting industry.
The candidate(s) should have accomplishments such as:
The candidate(s) should have accomplishments such as:
Supply process changes, which significantly improved the process or product
Supply process changes, which significantly improved the process or product
Long experience in
the industry
Long experience in
the industry
Significant promotion of public awareness and appreciation of sports betting
Significant promotion of public awareness and appreciation of sports betting
Innovative product or marketing introductions
Innovative product or marketing introductions
Advocacy for awareness of sports betting as a responsible business community member
Advocacy for awareness of sports betting as a responsible business community member
SPORTS BETTING HALL OF FAME
SPORTS BETTING HALL OF FAME
Barry Gibson
Chairman
Entain
Michael Tobin
Founder & CEO
Continent8
Staci Alonso
Former Commissioner and EVP | CMO
Nevada State Athletic Commission and Red Rock Resorts
Christian Genetski
President
FanDuel
Richie Baccellieri
Race and Sports Industry Expert
Jay Kornegay
Executive Vice President of Sportsbook Operations
SuperBook Sports Westgate Hotel and Casino
John J. English
Chief Innovation Officer
Bet Leroy’s
Brigid Simmonds OBE
Chair
Betting and Gaming Council
Gustaf Hagman
CEO & Co-Founder
LeoVegas Group
Jordan Levin
CEO
OpenBet
Per Widerström
Incoming CEO
888 Holdings (effective October 16, 2023)
Michael Gaughan
Business Owner
South Point Hotel Casino Spa
Trish Lewandowski
Sportsbook District Manager
Caesars Digital
David L. Rebuck
Former Director
NJ Department of Gaming Enforcement
Nick Bogdanovich
Sports Book Manager/Oddsmaker
Circa Sports
Sue Schneider
VP Growth & Strategy/Americas
SBC
Sandy Drozd
VP Special Projects
Elys gaming/USbookmaking
Vincent Magliulo
Vice President/Sports Book Director
Las Vegas Dissemination Co./ Gaughan Gaming
Chris Andrews
Sportsbook Director
Southpoint
Paul Burns
President & CEO
Canadian Gaming Assocation
Yolanda Acuña
Former Resorts International Director of Race & Sports Administration
MGM
Joe Brennan Jr
Founder & CEO of Sport AD
Joe Asher
President of Sports Betting
IGT
Jimmy Vaccaro
Sports Marketing Director
South Point Hotel & Casino
Johnny Avello
Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations
DraftKings
Birgitte Sand
CEO
Birgitte Sand & Associates Aps
Clive Hawkswood
Consultant
Bebettor
Jan Svendsen
Former CEO
Coolbet
Simon Bold
Betting & Gaming Consultant
Fatcats Limited
Vincent Caldwell
Chairman & CEO
Virtual Software Limited
Ludovico Calvi
President
GLMS
Juan Perez Hidalgo
President
Coljuegos
Giovanni Garrisi
CEO & Founder
Stanleybet
Bill Mummery
Chief Executive
SBObet
Ralph Topping
Chairman
Superbet
Victor Chandler
Founder
BetVictor
Vic Salerno
President
USBookmaking & USFantasy Sports
Roxy Roxborough
Legendary Las Vegas Oddsmaker
Raymond Lesniak
Former NJ Senator
Sara Slane
Founder
Slane Advisory
Jay Rood
Chief Risk Officer
Bet.Works
Chris Christie
Former Governor
New Jersey
Art Manteris
BOD
Intema
Dennis Drazin
Chairman & CEO
Monmouth Park
Richard Flint
Former CEO
Sky Betting & Gaming
John Boyle
Founder & Chairmen
BoyleSports
Denise Coates
Founder & CEO
Bet365
John Anderson
Former CEO
888 Holdings PLC
Armin Sageder
Founder
Paysafecard & BGT
Jukka Honkavaara
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Premier iGaming & Sports Betting Conference For Eastern Europe & Central Asia
15 - 16 July 2026
Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metachi Palace, Georgia
The Greatest Show in Gaming
29 September - 1 October 2026
Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon
CONNECT. CONVERT. SUCCEED
29 September - 1 October 2026
Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
A celebration honouring the visionaries of the iGaming affiliate and operator communities.
30 September 2026
MEO Arena , Portugal
Recognizing and Rewarding Expertise and Innovation in the Sports Betting and Gaming Industries
1 October 2026
MEO Arena, Potugal
Brazil's Premier Sports Betting & Gaming Event
2 - 4 March 2027
Riocentro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Making iGaming Connections That Take You Further
21 - 22 April 2027
Rai, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Connecting Worlds Through Gaming
TBA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
Canada’s Premier Gaming and Betting Event
15 - 17 June 2027
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Canada
On the final day of this years Betting on Sports America, held at the incredible Sky Room rooftop bar in New York, we will be inducting a new member into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, for continued support to the gaming industry.
On the final day of this years Betting on Sports America, held at the incredible Sky Room rooftop bar in New York, we will be inducting a new member into the Sports Betting Hall of Fame, for continued support to the gaming industry.
