Belinda Stronach, president, CEO and president of The Stronach Group and 1/ST introduced today 1/ST Racing & Gaming, an enhanced division of the company that will position the core Thoroughbred horse racing business. core to get the most out of the future of sports betting and gaming.
Division 1/ST Racing & Gaming will continue to oversee racing operations at 1/ST’s tracks and training centers while working to expand the company’s gaming operations in partnership with 1/ST. /ST Technology is led by the division’s CEO, Paul Williams.
Belinda Stronach said: “The changing landscape of sports betting, digital platforms and an interest in high-quality content create opportunities for 1/ST to innovate to meet the needs of today’s consumers. our great”. “The enhanced 1 / ST Racing & Gaming business unit will enable us to grow faster and more efficiently to deliver our unique, premier Thoroughbred racing, gaming and sports entertainment content. us for the next generation audience.”
To support the growth of 1/ST Racing & Gaming, Stronach appointed Aidan Butler as CEO. Butler was previously COO, 1/ST Racing, and chief strategy officer of The Stronach Group. He will lead an integrated team of racing and gaming staff to leverage existing assets, identify new opportunities and create pioneering programs for physical, digital applications. and metaverse.
Stronach has reappointed the executive leadership by appointing Craig Fravel as executive vice president. Fravel will oversee key and strategic issues for 1/ST Racing & Gaming, including national media and public relations, government relations and industry stakeholders, as well as multiple functions. of the company. He will focus on coordinating communications and efforts between and between 1/ST corporate verticals and corporate units while still at Santa Anita . Park.
In his first transition to CEO of the newly formed division, Butler appointed Rikki Tanenbaum as chief commercial officer and president of games, and Stephen Screnci as president of racing and business development.
Tanenbaum, in this newly created role, will focus on enhancing the consumer betting experience and strategically enhancing and expanding the company’s casino, racino and sports offerings. Prior to joining the company, she was COO of the San Manuel Indian Mission Band, where she was responsible for overseeing activities related to the planning and implementation of strategic, cultural and economic development of the San Manuel Tribe. Prior to that, Tanenbaum served as chief marketing officer for San Manuel and as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Gaming Division for Landry’s and Golden Nugget casinos. She has also led teams at Caesars Entertainment, Penn National Gaming, Viejas Casino & Resort and MGM Resorts International.
As president of racing and business development, Screnci will work directly with Butler to continue to build on the company’s world-class racing programs and activities at races and centers training center 1/ST while also supporting relationships with industry stakeholders. Screnci previously served as president, Florida Horsemen’s Protection & Benevolence Association, and was vice president of the National Knights Protection & Benevolence Association from 2018-20. Currently, he is a director on the boards of the National Association of Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association.
“I am delighted to welcome Rikki and Steve to 1/ST Racing & Gaming,” said Aidan Butler. “As we look forward to building on our legacy as the leading North American Thoroughbred racing and games company, we need unparalleled excellence in racing operations, focused on modernizing all aspects of the sport for emerging generations of customers and a diverse base economy to power us for the future. I go there.”
This press release has been edited and styled by the BloodHorse Staff.
