Catchick has 20 years’ experience in the gambling industry, having previously held the title of Chief Product Officer at OPAP, and having held director roles at Gala Coral, Ladbrokes and Playtech. His experience in multiple European countries will “allow us to accelerate both our product vision and our business offering,” a statement from BetGames read.

“This is a huge step forward for BetGames - one that we believe will yield results not only for our company, but for all of our partners and clients,” the statement continued. With extensive experience in sports betting, casino, bingo and lottery products, Catchick is the “perfect fit” for the role.

BetGames CEO Andreas Koeberl commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ian to the team. He will be a huge asset and we look forward to utilising his know-how in the development of multi-channel and digital strategies as we continue to create our unique gaming experiences. We are simply over the moon to have him on board for the ride.”

Catchick commented: “BetGames is an award-winning brand that excels in one-of-a-kind entertainment products, and that’s just the kind of platform that offers great potential for me to spearhead its ambitious plans.”