Ladbrokes owner Entain names former Scientific Games chief Gavin Isaacs as CEO


FILE PHOTO: A person stands inside a Ladbrokes betting shop in London, Britain, March 4, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo

(Reuters) -Ladbrokes owner Entain on Monday named Gavin Isaacs, former CEO of betting group Scientific Games, as its new boss, aiming to bring stability to the British gambling company at a time when regulatory challenges are hurting its profit.

Isaacs, 60, has over 25 years of experience across the global sports betting, gaming and lottery industries, and has handled roles with companies including DraftKings Inc, SB Tech, Bally Technologies Inc and Aristocrat Technologies.

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