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Gaming board recommends licensure for IGT PlayDigital CEO Gil Rotem

Nevada Gaming Control Board · November 5, 2025

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Summary

The board recommended approval of Gil Rotem for licensure as a key executive at IGT’s Digital/PlayDigital group after reviewing his technical and commercial background and the ongoing post‑acquisition restructuring. Members praised his experience and professionalism.

Gil Rotem, CEO of PlayDigital for IGT, appeared by video and described a technical background dating to 2002 and leadership roles at various international gaming technology companies before joining IGT in 2021. He outlined responsibilities overseeing digital commercial, sports, operations and product roadmaps and said the post‑acquisition organizational structure is still evolving but that he leads the digital group.

Board members reviewed his travel and management cadence, questioned the scope of reporting lines, and were satisfied with the company’s reorganization. "I started as a consultant for them, at the 2020, and I joined, on November, 2021," Rotem said about his IGT tenure. Members commended his qualifications; Member Sandahl moved to recommend approval of the application and the motion passed by voice vote.

Why it matters: the licensure enables Rollout of IGT’s digital product leadership in North America, including sports and iGaming products, in the wake of corporate consolidation.