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Esports Entertainment Group Announces Two Key Hires In Preparation For Launch Of Esports Betting Platform
Esports Entertainment Group Announces Two Key Hires In Preparation For Launch Of Esports Betting Platform.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n Esports Entertainment Group Announces Two Key Hires In Preparation For Launch Of Esports Betting Platform\n \n \nEsports Entertainment Group Announces Two Key Hires In Preparation For Launch Of Esports Betting Platform\n \n ST. MARY'S, ANTIGUA--(Marketwired - Aug 3, 2017) - Esports Entertainment Group Inc. (OTCQB: GMBL) (or the \"Company\"), a licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on esports wagering, is pleased to announce the hiring of two additional key personnel in preparation for the imminent launch of our esports betting operations. The new personnel adds to the digital marketing team and full time staff announced in July.\n Stephen Cotugno - Vice President, Corporate finance\n Stephen has extensive corporate finance and investment banking experience over the last 20 years. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Investment Banking at Axiom Capital Management, a New York based investment bank, where he specialized in utilizing new SEC regulations under The Jobs Act to assist companies in raising capital. \n As Vice President, Corporate, Stephen will be primarily focused on leading our growth funding over the next couple of years, as well as, IR communications with institutions and funds. \n Brian Cordry - Head of Esports \n Brian brings extensive esports experience to the Company on multiple fronts, including spending the past five years as an esports multi-team owner with Winterfox, as well as, a manager with Velocity eSports and Evil Geniuses. \n As Head of Esports, Brian will ensure that our online product doesn't repeat mistakes that previous gambling websites have made, keeping everything transparent for the esports community - and creating a safe, competitive platform where esports fans can show off their knowledge of their favorite teams and players while betting against each other.\n Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group stated, \"With the Company on the verge of launching the safest, most secure and transparent esports betting platform in the world, the addition of both Stephen and Brian to our growing team of esports and corporate professionals is timely. Esports Entertainment Group intends on becoming a meaningful long-term player and leader within the hyper growth esports industry by aggressively growing our operations over the next several years. Th...