Good Morning. It’s nice to feel wanted, and that’s exactly the love that high level iGaming executives are feeling right now, as recruitment for top positions continues to excel. SmartRecruitment.com’s CEO notes that many of these individuals aren’t present on social media, making the person-to-person contact even more essential. Meanwhile, in Malaysia the Prime Minister has sought to shut down previous reports that the country would seek a second casino license for Forest City, saying “that’s a lie”.
What you need to know
- iGaming talent is in high demand, particularly mid- and high-level executives, says the CEO of SmartRecruitment.com.
- Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim refutes claims suggesting plans for a casino in Forest City, Johor.
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C-level iGaming executives in high demand
Recruitment in the iGaming sphere has never been more important than now, as companies both try and move into the Asian gaming sphere and try and tap the Brazilian and LatAm market. Ellen Fröjd, CEO of SmartRecruitment.com, points out what is most in focus and why mid- and high-level executives are in demand and how AI is being implemented – but can never replace human nuance.
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