Casino Development Expert with 35 Years of Global Experience

With a career spanning 35 years, Jake has played a pivotal role in launching and managing casino projects across Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the UK. His exceptional energy, strategic vision, and expertise in planning and project management have made him a trusted leader in the industry.

Jake began his journey at Sun International’s iconic Sun City integrated Resort, where he contributed to the expansion and improvement of the Surveillance Department. His leadership in developing best-practice systems and staff training earned him a promotion to senior management.

Recognized as a problem-solver who delivers results, Jake spent years overseeing Surveillance and Security operations before transitioning into general management. His reputation for efficiency and effectiveness led to key roles in casino start-ups worldwide.

In 2008, backed by industry peers and former employers, Jake founded New World Gaming. His company specializes in management contracts, new casino developments, and casino consulting delivering high-impact solutions where and when they’re needed.

Jake’s expertise continues to shape the global casino industry, helping operators turn ambitious projects into thriving gaming destinations.

Meet DJ: Casino Operations & Feasibility Expert

With a comprehensive background in casino operations and marketing, DJ brings decades of expertise to the gaming industry. His experience spans managing some of the world’s largest casino operations, leading multi-site gaming venues, and driving innovation in casino technology and regulatory compliance.

Extensive Casino Management Experience

• Managed the Southern Hemisphere’s largest slot machine operation at the time.
• Oversaw the launch and operation of Namibia’s first two casinos as General Manager.
• Directed operations across 44 multi-site casinos in the UK as Head of Automated Gaming.
• Led bid teams in developing business and financial plans for major casino resorts—all while completing his MBA.

Innovation & Regulatory Leadership

Expanding beyond casino operations, DJ served as CEO in Technical Regulatory Testing, ensuring compliance and industry standards. He then transitioned to new product development for a global gaming manufacturer, where he worked with internal teams and external partners to launch groundbreaking casino technology that remains industry-leading today.

Casino Consulting & Feasibility Expertise

Since 2028, DJ has been a sought-after casino consultant, advising on international gaming projects and providing strategic guidance to UK local government offices. His specialties include:

• Casino feasibility studies
• Financial modelling & business planning
• License bid submissions
• Casino performance optimization
• Project & financial management

A Chartered Management Accountant and PRINCE2 Practitioner, DJ delivers data-driven insights and strategic solutions to enhance casino profitability and operational success.

Optimizing Casino Projects for Success

DJ provides expert support for casino feasibility studies, business reports, and performance optimization, ensuring gaming ventures are well-positioned for sustainable growth.

Steve is widely viewed as the world’s leading expert in casino marketing and casino player development. He has lived and worked in the United States, South Africa, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore and the Philippines and has conducted casino marketing activities in well over 100 different countries around the world. Among his many activities in these countries has been the building of relationships with the top 1% to 2% of customers which represents leaders of industry, royalty and other extremely wealthy and powerful individuals.

Steve is an author and a journalist who understands all aspects of casino marketing and he writes for Global Gaming Business, Casino Enterprise Management, Urbino, Casino World, Indian Gaming, Inside Asian Gaming, Gaming for Africa and many other publications often injecting his own unique hands-on working experiences. Steve’s specialty areas are Casino Marketing, Player Development, Asian Marketing, Junket Marketing and Business Consulting.

Steve’s focus is casino marketing plans and Casino Player development.

With over thirty years of experience in gaming, on both the operations and supply side of the industry, Iain has worked in senior management positions for some of the world’s leading gaming companies and brings with him considerable international experience and a proven track record in the slots, management systems and online arena’s.

He is well versed in key management abilities, such as product requirements, business development and marketing, along with an innate ability to work cross culturally. He combines a strong strategic acumen and hands on approach with his comprehensive understanding of the industry’s trends and technologies that enables him to place our client’s requirements at the centre of his focus.

Iain delivers consulting services for electronic gaming, betting and casino management systems.

Paul has over 40 years of gaming industry experience encompassing many facets of the industry, from table games, VIP junkets, player development programs to food and beverage management.

Previous executive management positions include in Crown Perth (Australia), Galaxy Star World (Macau), NagaWorld (Cambodia) and most recently as Group Head Of Operations for Silver Heritage Group, overseeing the casino operations in Vietnam and orchestrating the start up of the flagship integrated Hotel Casino, Tiger Palace Resort in Nepal.

Paul provides consulting services on table games operations, casino junkets and covers South East Asia.

Billy Byrne has acquired twenty years of audit, compliance, financial, operational, and   regulatory experience in the gaming industry. From a blackjack dealer in a UK provincial casino, to a gaming regulator in the US, to an Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer in Cyprus, Billy has gained a multi-jurisdictional view of gaming and Anti-Money Laundering regulations.

These experiences can help support casinos that struggle to interpret ambiguous gaming and AML regulations. Being able to analyse regulatory risks and develop standardised policies, processes, and controls are key steps to meeting the needs of regulators.

Billy gained further regulatory, analytical, and accounting insight while working in multiple industries during his time with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Additionally, he has bachelor’s degree in accounting, plus active certifications in accounting (CPA), internal auditing (CIA), information technology auditing (CISA), and anti-money laundering (CAMS).