John Connelly

Mention John Connelly, the Global CEO of Interblock, to anyone in the industry, and it will likely be met with recognition. John has had a 30-year career, defined by strong industry awareness and market timing. John’s dedication to innovation and excellence has propelled him to the top of his industry.

Career

Global Chief Operating Officer

Interblock

2015 - present

Executive

Bally Technologies

2003 - 2015

Education

Bryant College

Bachelor of Science

Harvard Business School

General Management Program

2007

Major Achievements

A 30-year career in the gaming industry has shaped John into one of the most influential leaders in the field. He transformed Interblock into the global leader in ETGs.

Interblock’s future under John reflects a focus on technology, innovation, and player experience.

Awards & Recognition

The most successful people in business stand out because they see things others don’t. They think differently from the masses, which sets them apart.

It was for this very reason that in 2024, John Connelly was honored by the industry when he was inducted into Vegas Inc.’s C-Suite Honors, recognizing the top executives in the gaming sector.  

Career Highlights

John’s professional journey has been defined by his commitment to his role. John had an early role as Vice President of Governmental Markets at Bally Technologies, which helped shape his leadership journey.

Interblock had a strong reputation before John Connelly joined, but it became even more prominent after the fact. Partnerships were at the core of John’s expansion plans, and in 2022, Interblock collaborated with Oaktree Capital Management. This enabled the company to capitalize on the momentum within the ETG market.

Since 2015, John has served as Interblock’s CEO and has been influential in the company’s business strategy. Interblock’s electronic table games have made it a huge success, and John has played a key role in this.

Growing and expanding into other markets is crucial, and John has already led the company to a successful global expansion. As a company, Interblock is currently active in 348 operational markets spread across 145 countries. John fully expects this trend to continue for at least another 10 years.

In Their Own Words

John Connelly’s gaming industry experience meant the Interblock CEO role was the perfect fit. Interblock has thrived in the ETG sector, and a move toward chipless tables, which is something John has championed. 

Interblock’s global growth strategy has made it a prominent name in the sector, and John recognised early on that it was one of those companies that would shape the industry’s future. In his own words, Interblock is:

A dynamic and ambitious organisation, with a clear and focused mission to provide the casino sector with the necessary products to remain competitive.

In 2017, Interblock launched a partnership with Resorts World New York City (RWNYC). As a result, they launched more than 1,000 ETG units. Discussing the move, John talked about the value of the partnership.

We truly value the partnership we have with Genting and all their properties worldwide.

John Connelly

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