Richard Carter
About Richard Carter
Richard Carter serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Platform & Sports at Gaming Innovation Group since 2023. He has extensive experience in the iGaming industry, having held various leadership roles including CEO at SBTech and Bragg Gaming, and has been an investor in Stakelogic and Stacuity since 2022.
Current Role at Gaming Innovation Group
Richard Carter serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Platform & Sports at Gaming Innovation Group (GiG), a position he has held since September 2023. He works on-site in Marbella, Andalusia, Spain. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's operations related to platform and sports betting, leveraging his extensive experience in the iGaming industry.
Previous Experience in the iGaming Industry
Prior to joining GiG, Richard Carter held several significant positions within the iGaming sector. He was the Chief Executive Officer of SBTech from 2016 to 2020, where he played a key role in the company's growth and strategic direction. He also served as the Executive Chairman and later as the Chief Executive Officer at Bragg Gaming, where he was involved in managing a Nasdaq and TSX listed online casino and gaming platform provider.
Education and Expertise
Richard Carter studied Biological Sciences at King's College London, where he earned a BSc (Hons) with a 2:1 classification from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills, which he has applied throughout his career in various executive roles within the finance and gaming industries.
Leadership in Mergers and Acquisitions
Richard Carter was instrumental in leading SBTech's merger with DraftKings through a three-way deal with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp in April 2020. This merger significantly impacted the landscape of the sports betting industry, showcasing his capabilities in navigating complex corporate transactions.
Career in Financial Research
Before his transition to the iGaming industry, Richard Carter built a solid foundation in financial research. He worked as a Director of Research at Deutsche Bank from 2009 to 2016, where he led a highly rated Pan-European Gaming Equity Research franchise. His earlier roles included positions at Investec Wealth & Investment UK and Numis Securities, contributing to his extensive experience in market analysis.