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PureWager Group Appoints Technology Industry Veteran Wayne Kalish as Interim CFO
Seasoned Financial Executive to Support Rapid Growth Amid Exclusive Gaming PartnershipsORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureWager Group, positioned to be the disruptive force behind gaming’s most exclusive partnerships, today announced the appointment of Wayne Kalish as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Kalish brings 30+ years of financial leadership across public and private companies, including senior roles at Tavistock Corporation, Darden Restaurants, and Ruby Tuesday. A senior
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Seasoned Financial Executive to Support Rapid Growth Amid Exclusive Gaming Partnerships ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PureWager Group, positioned to be the disruptive force behind gaming’s most exclusive partnerships, today announced the appointment of Wayne Kalish as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Kalish brings 30+ years of financial leadership across public and private companies, including senior roles at Tavistock Corporation, Darden Restaurants, and Ruby Tuesday. A senior advisor to 22X Ventures and member of Florida CFO Group , Kalish specializes in guiding high-growth businesses through strategic transitions. His interim CFO portfolio includes: McCorkle Construction, NuTech National, Magnus, among others. " Wayne’s track record of scaling businesses and executing exits aligns perfectly with our mission to revolutionize gaming," said Elliott Banks , PureWager Co-Founder. " His leadership comes at a pivotal moment as we activate exclusive deals across the U.S. and Caribbean . " " Few executives understand business and capital strategy like Wayne," added Minh Le, CEO of 22X Ventures . " His ability to bridge efficient operations and finance will accelerate PureWager’s next-phase growth ." Kalish’s appointment follows PureWager’s recent licensing breakthroughs and proprietary platform advancements. The company anticipates further announcements in Q3 2025. About PureWager Group PureWager Group is a global gaming technology company reimagining the sports betting experience through real-time interaction, personalized engagement, and responsible innovation. Co-founded by Wayne Stevenson and Elliott Banks , the company is preparing for a national rollout of its proprietary platform in regulated and sovereign markets across the United States. About 22X Ventures 22X Ventures is a private equity firm investing in transformative companies that align with its mission to create sustainable value across industries and communities. The firm focuses on growth-stage companies with high disruption potential and clear market advantages. Learn more www.22xventures.com . Media Contact: Minh Le Public Relations Manager 22X Ventures & PureWager Group Email: [email protected] Phone: 703-629-1131
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