La Royale Gaming Investments selects Eamonn Faulkner for COO role

The pioneering holding company that brings together a unique ecosystem of innovative offline and online companies via mergers and acquisitions, La Royale Gaming Investments, announced a new senior-level appointment. Earlier this week, the company confirmed it strengthened its executive leadership team with the addition of Eamonn Faulkner, an expert with more than two decades within the gambling sector.

Joining La Royale Gaming, he was appointed to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Faulkner brings extensive knowledge, significant experience and a wide range of unique skills. His appointment to the C-suite at La Royale Gaming makes him an invaluable asset for the company as he is expected to play a pivotal role in its future growth and expansion on a global scale.

Before becoming a part of the executive team at La Royale Gaming Investments, Faulkner most recently held the same role for Videoslots, the leading online casino brand. During his tenure as Chief Operating Officer in Malta, he was responsible for the management of one-third of the company's employees. Additionally, he oversaw strategic processes related to payment, risk management, customer service, managing operations, as well as responsible gambling and different sports betting initiatives.

In a statement, Faulkner shared his excitement explaining: "La Royale is a company with bold ambitions to become a major player in the global gambling industry and I am excited to be a part of what will be an incredible journey for the organization." He spoke about the extensive experience and valuable knowledge he brings to the company, predicting that La Royale Gaming Investments will surpass its future goals. "I can’t wait to get started," said Faulkner in conclusion.

Dee Maher, La Royale Gaming's Chief Executive Officer, shared the positive vibe and added: "Eamonn is one of the most experienced executives in the industry and we are thrilled to name him as our Chief Operating Officer." Finally, Maher said: "That we can attract such a high caliber executive to the team is a testament to what we have in store as we further establish ourselves as a top-flight company in the industry. Eamonn will be crucial to achieving our goals and I look forward to working with him."

Before his role with Videoslots, Faulkner was a part of other leading gaming and betting operators. Throughout his career, he spearheaded the growth of Paddy Power for nearly a decade. Moreover, Faulkner was also a part of Betfair where he oversaw the operator's Sportsbook Operations team. His professional background includes a senior-level role with SB Tech, prior to the acquisition by DraftKings.

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