Allwyn Taps Francesco Rodano as Head of Responsible Gaming
Key Points Allwyn has tapped a new Head of Responsible Gambling to help spearhead the company's global efforts The lottery-led giant remains committed to protecting consumers Apart from hiring experienced indivdiuals, Allwyn is spearheading research efforts
Key Points
Allwyn has tapped a new Head of Responsible Gambling to help spearhead the company's global efforts
The lottery-led giant remains committed to protecting consumers
Apart from hiring experienced indivdiuals, Allwyn is spearheading research efforts
Allwyn has appointed a new head of responsible gaming in the face of Francesco Rodano who will step into the crucial role and help spearhead the firm’s efforts in that direction.
face of Francesco Rodano who will step into the crucial role and help spearhead the firm’s efforts in that direction
Allwyn Well-Seasoned Industry Insider to Further Enhance RG Efforts
Rodano is himself well-versed in various areas, including public policy, regulation, and technological innovation, and has more than 10 years with another tech-focused gaming company, Playtech.
has more than 10 years with another tech-focused gaming company
Playtech
The new head of responsible gambling helped Playtech lead its global player protection initiative along with long-term business sustainability, and is now joining the firm at a crucial time when protecting consumers is even more important as regulatory scrutiny intensifies.
Allwyn CEO Robert Chvátal has welcomed the opportunity, and said: “As Allwyn expands its global presence, being responsible isn’t just how we approach business, it is a key part of who we are and our long-term strength.
Robert Chvátal has welcomed the opportunity, and said
From how we partner, hire and innovate, to how we make games safer, we embed integrity and care across everything we do. Francesco’s appointment and the experience he brings are another clear commitment to that philosophy, and I am delighted to welcome him to Allwyn.”
experience he brings are another clear commitment to that philosophy
Rodano himself welcomed what he described as a privilege to be part of Allwyn’s family and to help it strengthen its responsible gambling.
Consumer Protection Remains Core Global Pillar
“Player protection is something I live and breathe and I look forward to implementing that passion at scale across Allwyn,” Rodano added.
something I live and breathe and I look forward to implementing that passion at scale across Allwyn
His appointment was similarly welcomed by Tatiana Jouanneau, group chief brand officer at Allwyn, who also said that Rodano was a unique individual with extensive experience in responsible gambling and a strong understanding of consumers.
experience in responsible gambling and a strong understanding of consumers
Rodano’s addition is only going to ensure that player protection is an integral part of Allwyn’s global operations. This is not the first time the company has demonstrated its readiness to enhance its player protection safeguards.
demonstrated its readiness to enhance its player protection safeguards
In July, Allwyn announced a comprehensive research program into player safety. The program focuses on stimulating academic research, with the best work receiving funding from Allwyn’s Player Protection Lab, a program designed to test how gambling behavior can be steered away from potential harm.
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