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BetMGM appoints Andrew Hagopian as new chief legal officer

BetMGM, a sports betting and digital gaming entertainment operator, has announced Andrew Hagopian will become chief legal officer in the company’s executive team.

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According to a statement, he will “oversee the company's legal and compliance departments and will report to BetMGM's CEO, Adam Greenblatt.” 

Hagopian has extensive experience in the legal field. He holds a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business

He has worked as an attorney with Gibson Dunn, a top-tier international law firm, before becoming chief corporate counsel of MGM Resorts International and led a team responsible for legal aspects of gaming regulatory and operational matters. He also collaborated with GVC Holdings to establish BetMGM in 2018. 

Hagopian said: “BetMGM resides at the intersection of technology and gaming.”

He expressed excitement to work in a fast-paced company and test his experience in an environment with a “strong continued commitment to excellence.” 

Greenblatt added: "Andrew's deep industry experience, and proven ability to build and lead a world-class legal team, will serve BetMGM well as we continue to grow rapidly in a dynamic industry." 

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