EBET, Inc. has named Jon Najarian as a company advisor. As regular contributor on CNBC Business TV, Najarian joins EBET with more than four decades of experience in securities and futures markets.
Najarian’s notable achievements include his NFL career as a linebacker for the Chicago Bears, as well as a 25-year career as a floor trader with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), CME and CBOT. He founded TradeMonster in 2005 and developed a heat seeker algorithm, which tracks usual options within trading activity.
Najarian is also known as a contributor on CNBC’s Halftime Report. He spoke about EBET’s strategic plans for growth and about stepping into his new role.
He said: "EBET is an exciting company with a solid strategy, field-tested products in the wagering space and a management team that can drive the business into a new era.
"Their geographic reach, expansion plans and customer base, I believe, will help them carve out a leadership position within the industry. I am thrilled to be joining and contributing my experience to accelerate the growth of EBET, helping it realize its enormous potential."
EBET CEO Aaron Speech commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jon Najarian as an advisor. His vast experience will undoubtedly provide EBET with strategic insight that will help shape the direction and further success of the company."
EBET is a provider of advanced sports wagering products and technology around the world. During the end of 2021, the company successfully closed its deal to acquire Aspire Global’s B2C business for $75.9m.
The acquisition brought with it an assortment of B2C’s online casino and sportsbook brands, including Karamba, Hopa, Griffon Casino, BetTarget, Dansk777, and GenerationVIP, as well as access to 1.25 million customers in more than 15 countries.
