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Sweden – Todd Haushalter joins Evolution Gaming
By Phil - 28 July 2015
Evolution Gaming has appointed Todd Haushalter, one of the highest-profile names in the global casino gaming industry, as its Chief Product Officer.
Mr. Haushalter will join Evolution by September 1 from MGM Resorts International, where he currently holds the Las Vegas-based role of Vice President of Gaming Operations.
A gaming industry veteran in experience, knowledge and achievements, if not in years, he began his gaming career as a high limit casino dealer for London Clubs International in Las Vegas in 2000.
His subsequent rapid rise through the ranks of some of the world’s biggest gaming companies included time with Wynn Las Vegas, where he was Senior Gaming Analyst, with Shuffle Master, first as Product Director Asia, based in Macau and then as global Director of Product Development, and with Bally Technologies, as Vice President of Business Strategy.
Since 2011 Mr. Haushalter has also developed and patented several casino game innovations including a revolutionary, new Baccarat shuffler, a new method for displaying roulette game historical data and trends, and a system for projecting interactive betting spots onto gaming tables as well as new table games.
Jens von Bahr, CEO of Evolution, said: “We are thrilled to have attracted such a well-respected star of the gaming world to Evolution. Todd’s vast experience in the land-based sector, his knowledge, his ideas and his US and global track record are all a perfect fit for Evolution as we move forward, and as many operators focus on convergence. He is a top addition to our team and will be instrumental in driving Evolution product innovation and delivery, and penetrating new markets in the Live Casino sector.”
Mr. Haushalter added: “I’ve worked closely with Evolution before – on the Shuffle Master deal that resulted in side bets being integrated into Evolution’s Live Blackjack, and on other game content. I’m familiar with the company and the Evolution product portfolio and very excited to be joining up with the world’s leading Live Casino provider. This is a different challenge for me in a hugely important sector – and I can’t wait to get started.”
