Meet the Team

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CEO Greg Carlin

Co-Founder and former CEO of both Rush Street Gaming and Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI).  Greg has 25+ years of experience building world class gaming companies.

During his tenure at Rush Street Gaming, Greg oversaw and executed the development of 7 mixed use casino properties in North America exceeding $3 billion of investment.  In addition Greg oversaw the creation and successful IPO of the iGaming venture Rush Street Interactive.

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COO Dan Alexander

Dan is Chief Operating Officer of G2 Gaming, bringing 15 years of experience across the casino and iGaming industry. He has held senior roles at Mansion, Bet365 and PlayStar, managing product, operations and marketing, and overseeing more than 10 international licenses across Europe, LATAM and North America

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Legal Counsel - Larry Wheeler

General Counsel and Group Compliance Officer at G2 Gaming with 20+ years of gaming industry experience. Leads legal and regulatory strategy, advising executive leadership across highly regulated jurisdictions. Formerly held senior legal roles at Ainsworth Game Technology, Boyd Gaming, and Las Vegas Sands, working closely with regulators on licensing, compliance, and market entry across North America and international markets.

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Head of Development - Stu Tippett

With over 15 years’ experience in iGaming, spanning engineering, delivery, and operations leadership, Stu has led teams of up to 29 across three global offices and run front-end execution for Entain’s 27-brand portfolio, including Ladbrokes, Coral, Gala and bwin.party.He has also helped scale start-ups at Eyas Gaming, defining workflows and KPIs/OKRs, and partnering with Product and CX to improve efficiency and customer journeys through data-driven optimisation.

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VP Administration Christine Larkin

Christine brings with her 10+ years of experience in gaming and investment industries.  Christine’s experience includes the successful execution of company administration and operational functions for large organizations.

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Director of Retention - Anthony Ballesteros

Senior iGaming executive with 10+ years of experience in customer retention, loyalty, and high-value player strategy across regulated online casino markets. Expert in CRM, VIP management, and data-led lifecycle programmes that drive sustainable growth and compliance. Formerly held senior roles at G2 Gaming, PlayStar Gaming, Rank Interactive, and Entain, leading retention strategy and CRM transformations across multiple jurisdictions

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Director of Compliance - Sharon Hayes

A seasoned iGaming professional with 20+ years of experience across Customer Service, Fraud & Payments, Retention, Responsible Gaming, and Compliance. Sharon has led Compliance teams and managed regulatory communications, audits, and licensing across Ontario, MGA, SGA, and UKGC markets. She has built scalable compliance frameworks, training programs, and dispute‑resolution processes that strengthen operational integrity. Her track record includes successful license acquisitions, enterprise‑level repository development, and initiatives that improved retention and governance across global operations.

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VP Finance - Steve Hoover

Experience leading financial operations for a single family office and its land-based casino portfolio, backed by over a decade in the hedge fund industry. Prior experience includes Intrinsic Edge Capital Management, 1060 Capital Management and GCM Grosvenor.Expertise spanning the full investment lifecycle, including technical accounting, complex regulatory compliance, and active trading and execution for $1B+ portfolios.  A CFA charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois. He holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame.

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VP Operations - David Vargas

Operational excellence leader with over a decade of experience scaling iGaming and cryptocurrency operations. Has led fraud, payments, compliance, and risk functions for global iGaming operators, built high‑performing teams through hyper‑growth, and supported multiple online casino launches in regulated U.S. and international markets.In his previous roles, he led the design and optimization of controls, workflows, and cross‑functional processes that elevated operational performance and enabled operators to enter new markets with confidence, supporting successful expansion and long‑term growth in highly regulated environments.