Key points:
- Billy Turchin has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Penn Interactive, following his previous role as SVP of Product at FanDuel
- He will be responsible for product teams across Penn’s digital sports betting, sports media and iCasino operations
Penn Interactive has appointed Billy Turchin as Chief Product Officer. He will lead the product function across the company's digital gaming platforms.
Turchin brings prior experience from FanDuel, where he served as Senior Vice President of Product. His role at Penn Interactive will include oversight of digital sports betting, sports media and iCasino product teams.
He will be responsible for the product strategy and development across Penn’s online brands, including ESPN Bet, Hollywood Casino, theScore and theScore Bet.
Penn Entertainment currently operates over 43 casino and racetrack properties in North America, under brands such as Hollywood, Ameristar, L’Auberge and M.
Good to know: Penn Entertainment, the parent company of Penn Interactive, has both physical and digital operations in the gaming industry
Billy Turchin, Penn Interactive CPO, stated: “Excited to share that I’ve joined Penn Entertainment, Inc as Chief Product Officer, Penn Interactive.
“The expansive online and physical footprint allows Penn to deliver unparalleled omni-channel entertainment experiences.
“I’m thrilled to be part of shaping what comes next and grateful for the opportunity to be a disrupter in this rapidly evolving industry.”
The appointment comes as Penn Entertainment responds to increased shareholder engagement, including board nominations from HG Vora Capital Management. This also follows Penn Entertainment’s report of Q4 2024 revenues of $1.669bn (£1.34bn), an increase from $1.395bn in the same quarter the previous year.
