OpenBet, SciPlay Name New CEOs in Executive Shake-Up
Internal promotion at OpenBet replaces Jordan Levin as SciPlay also confirms leadership change.
The U.S. gaming industry reshuffled its executive ranks this week, with CEO changes confirmed at sports betting technology supplier OpenBet and Light & Wonder's social gaming unit SciPlay, according to SBC Americas (September 2026).
Why It Matters
Leadership transitions at OpenBet and SciPlay carry real operational weight: OpenBet powers sportsbook infrastructure for major operators, while SciPlay generated $782 million in revenue in 2024, per Light & Wonder's reported financials. OpenBet's board chose an internal promotion, elevating its president to replace outgoing CEO Jordan Levin — a signal the company wants continuity over disruption. Instability at the top of a B2B technology supplier can slow product roadmaps and unsettle operator partnerships, so the internal pick reduces that risk. Executives at Catena Media, IGT, and Polymarket also saw changes as of September 2026, indicating broader C-suite churn across the sector. Gambling involves risk; executive volatility can affect platform reliability and ultimately the products available to end users.
Context
OpenBet, which Endeavor sold to NTT Data in 2023, has operated as a standalone sportsbook technology business supplying clients across North America and Europe. SciPlay, Light & Wonder's mobile and social casino division, went private after Light & Wonder completed its full acquisition of the unit. CEO searches at companies of this scale typically follow multi-month processes, making the OpenBet internal promotion notably faster to execute.
What's Next
The new OpenBet CEO faces an immediate test: retaining existing operator contracts while competing against suppliers like Kambi and Sportech for new deals. SciPlay's incoming leadership will need to clarify its product roadmap for social casino — a segment facing tightening scrutiny in several U.S. states.
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