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US – BetMGM appoints Rhea Loney as Chief Compliance Officer
By William - 31 October 2022
BetMGM has appointed Rhea Loney to its executive team as Chief Compliance Officer. Loney will oversee BetMGM’s compliance department, including online and retail operational compliance, registration and licensing, AML and financial compliance, and responsible gaming.
“Rhea brings extensive industry knowledge and regulatory experience to BetMGM and is a phenomenal addition to our team as we continue to grow rapidly in a dynamic industry,” commented Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM.
Loney joins BetMGM from Penn Interactive, the online subsidiary of Penn Entertainment, where she served as VP of Compliance, Regulatory Affairs & Strategy. While at Penn, she helped build the compliance team, including licensing, regulatory affairs, operational compliance, risk & fraud, AML, and responsible gaming departments.
Additionally, Loney oversaw the online launch of Barstool Sportsbook in 13 states, iCasino in four states and over 20 retail sportsbook launches.
Upon her appointment, Loney said: “I’m thrilled to play a meaningful role in BetMGM’s continued commitment to excellence in compliance. BetMGM is uniquely positioned in the market, and we will continue to be a leader and innovator in responsible gaming and compliance.”
