- Rutgers University
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
While at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), Rover oversaw the launch of iGaming in the state. Online gambling was regulated in 2013, making it one of the first North American jurisdictions to do so. In its FY2023 report, the Division reported an annual revenue of $1.9bn, an increase of 16% when compared to the year before.
Since marijuana was legalised and regulated in 2021, Princeton Global Strategies has been one of the key companies in dealing with the compliance aspects. In the New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission reports, the total legal sales for 2023 in the state reached $675.5m, a 105% increase from the year prior.
EMPLOYMENT
It was announced on 29 February 2024 that Rover would take on the role of Executive Director at the RGAA. The RGAA is made up of six major companies in the US affiliate sector, including Catena Media, FairPlay Sports Media and XLMedia. In his role, Rover will be responsible for overseeing the RGAA’s overarching goal of safeguarding responsible gambling marketing and advertising. He will advocate for the interests of the RGAA, promoting ‘sensible’ regulation and collaboration between stakeholders and the industry.
At the time of his appointment, Rover is the Founder and Managing Partner at Princeton Global Strategies, a legal advice firm that specialises in gambling, cybersecurity, alcohol regulations and criminal matters. Rover will continue to advise gambling operators through this company alongside his role as Executive Director at the RGAA.
Before he founded his own advisory firm, Rover worked with similar departments directly. He worked as the Deputy Director and the Assistant Attorney General at the Division of Gaming of Gaming Enforcement - State of New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. In this position, Rover was responsible for all aspects of operations, admin and personnel at Atlantic City. He was involved with this office from January 1999 until November 2016.
Prior to gambling, Rover was the Deputy Attorney General of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the same office as above. In this position, Rover would supply legal and strategic advice to the Director as well as supervise investigations.
