{"id":7490,"date":"2024-07-05T10:40:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/veikkaus-welcomes-former-kindred-exec-as-new-sportsbook-director\/"},"modified":"2024-07-05T10:40:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T10:40:40","slug":"veikkaus-welcomes-former-kindred-exec-as-new-sportsbook-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/05\/veikkaus-welcomes-former-kindred-exec-as-new-sportsbook-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Veikkaus Welcomes Former Kindred Exec as New Sportsbook Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Veikkaus has announced Erik Reimblad as their new sportsbook director, starting today, July 5. 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The transition marks a significant step for Veikkaus as it seeks to expand and innovate in the dynamic world of sports betting.<\/p>\n<p>As Reimblad begins his role, the industry watches closely to see how his experience and vision will shape Veikkaus\u2019 future. The company\u2019s move to bring in such a seasoned professional underscores its commitment to growth and excellence in the betting sector.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/casino-news\/veikkaus-welcomes-former-kindred-exec-as-new-sportsbook-director\/\">Veikkaus Welcomes Former Kindred Exec as New Sportsbook Director<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veikkaus has announced Erik Reimblad as their new sportsbook director, starting today, July 5. Reimblad\u2019s appointment comes shortly after his departure from Kindred, where he served for 12 years. Reimblad\u2019s tenure at Kindred saw him excel in various roles, most recently as director of sportsbook for three and a half years. 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