Matt Para has more than 20 years of experience in the igaming and sports betting industry, having most worked at Hard Rock International as Vice President of Online Gaming Operations and, before that, Director of Online Gaming. Para also served as Senior Operations Manager for Scientific Games where he worked on all product offerings including casino, poker, and sportsbook.

With a proven track record of success at launching in regulated markets, optimizing operations, and improving margins, Para brings firsthand experience and intimate knowledge of the regulated igaming and sports betting landscape to the newly regulated markets of North America. His primary objective is to contribute to the development and education of the newly regulated market with a sustainable approach to profitability and scale.

Para has contributed to major igaming publications, serves as an advisory board member to BWG Strategy and regularly provides market analysts with a view from the ground floor in terms of operator trends, regulatory outlook and supplier analysis. Para studied International Business at Washington State University.