Aruze Gaming appoints Kurt Hansen as Vice President of iGaming

July 28, 2022
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He will lead the team in future iGaming product innovation and development.

Aruze Gaming America, Inc. (AGA) has named Kurt Hansen as it’s Vice President of iGaming. His responsibilities will include building and strengthening the company’s iGaming products. He will oversee all the company’s iGaming operations as its new VP.

Hansen brings years of management experience to his new position. Prior to his role with AGA, Hansen served as the Head of Digital at GameCo. He also worked in online gaming platform management at Aristocrat and GAN.

Aruze Gaming President Rob Ziems acknowledged Hansen’s track record of leadership experience and said his addition to the team will be beneficial for the company.

He commented: “iGaming is an important market opportunity for Aruze. Kurt's experience throughout the gaming industry will be instrumental in building our iGaming department. Kurt will be a major asset as we explore and advance our online gaming presence.”

Hansen expressed his enthusiasm to step into his new role and said he looks forward to further develop the company’s iGaming brand.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Aruze team,” Hansen said. “There is so much room for innovation in gaming, specifically online gaming, and I’m excited to build off of Aruze’s current momentum and bring their innovative products to the iGaming space.”

AGA is an international company that provides gambling entertainment solutions to the worldwide casino market. The company offers various exclusive titles in licensed real money iGaming and social gaming jurisdictions. 

AGA was founded in 1983. Currently, the company’s footprint extends to 40 countries. It is licensed to operate in 200 gaming markets.

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