iders WMS Gaming have appointed Anatoly “Tony” Belkin as their new chief technology officer and vice president engineering.

Belkin, who has over 30 years’ experience in technology and new product developments, will oversee the development and engineering of the firm’s hardware, software and system architecture

The WMS Industries subsidiary have hired the 51-year-old to succeed Laurie Lasseter who will continue with the company as executive technology advisor and take on special projects as executive sponsor.

WMS Gaming president Ken Lochiatto said: “Tony has the knowledge, leadership skills and passion required to speed our development of new technology platforms to exceed the expectations of our casino customers and the player community.”