Casino Development Expert with 36 Years of Global Experience

With a career spanning 36 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.

A 35-year gaming career that started with Sun International in South Africa, moved to Greece to head up Hotel & Casino Operations with Casino Magic, before joining the  supply side of the Industry where he became IGT´s VP International Casino Markets…

Kurt spent the last 14 years consulting for top-tier slot suppliers, aided start-up systems companies and advised operators on gaming technology.

Brings a unique 360-degree view of the gaming industry with experience in over 50 jurisdictions in Europe, Africa, Asia, Latam and the US.

Steve: International Casino Marketing Expert

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.

Meet Stuart: Casino Finance Expert

With over 33 years of experience in the financial services sector, including 27 years dedicated to the international hotel and casino industry, Stuart has held a variety of senior roles throughout his career.

Entering the gaming industry in 1998, he progressed to positions such as Group Financial Manager, contributing his expertise to renowned casino groups including Sun International, Century Casinos, Tusk, Peermont Group, and most recently, Club Liberté Casino in the Seychelles.

Stuart is recognized for his strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, complemented by meticulous planning and organizational skills. He demonstrates unwavering dedication, initiative, and professionalism in all aspects of his work.

A confident and conscientious manager, Stuart is committed to maintaining the highest standards of work ethic and consistently driving successful outcomes.

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).