Homa appoints Devin Radford as VP of Business Development (2024)

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Homa, a global mobile game publisher, is pleased to announce the appointment ofDevin Radford as its new VP of Business Development.With 18 years of experience in business development in key companies in the video game, entertainment, and mobile advertising industries, Devin is set to make significant contributions at Homa.

Devin arrives at Homa after a successful 3.5-year tenure at OneTeam Partners where he served as SVP of Games leading the video game licensing business across 8 professional sports players associations, including NFLPA, MLBPA, MLSPA, NWSLPA, WNBPA, and more. Before that, he spent 8 years in executive Business Development roles at The Walt Disney Company and Twentieth Century Fox’s game division, FoxNext. During his time at Twentieth Century Fox/FoxNext, Devin served as VP of Business Development contributing to a licensed games portfolio that generated over $1b in total revenue by establishing partnerships with best-in-class developers for games likeAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora,Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff,andAnimation Throwdown:The Quest for Cards. Furthermore, Devin played a key role in transforming Fox’s video game business from licensed games to becoming a leader in original game development and publishing culminating in the release ofMarvel Strike Force.

With his extensive expertise and proven track record, Devin will enhance and strengthen Homa’s game developer ecosystem. He will spearhead the development and execution of strategic partnerships, collaborating with world-class studios to support Homa’s mission of developing enduring games enjoyed by millions. He will also define and manage a dynamic pipeline to secure global mobile gaming publishing deals and forge new alliances with leading studios, working closely with the Product Strategy and Corporate Development teams, among others.

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In the words of Henry Lowenfels, President and CBO at Homa: “We are building something massive here at Homa, and it starts with strategic partnerships and a world-class studio ecosystem. We’re excited to welcome Devin to the team and leverage his strong network and expertise to continue growing our business”.

“I’m truly excited to join Homa at this pivotal moment in its growth trajectory and to collaborate with such a seasoned team. I look forward to connecting with the best studios that can contribute to Homa’s mission of providing audiences with amazing gaming experiences,” added Devin Radford, VP of Business Development at Homa.

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Industry leaders to share their insights on the Euros and Copa América at next week’s online event hosted by the world’s trusted sports betting partner

Kambi, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, is pleased to announce that BetPlay and LeoVegas will be among the speakers at next week’s Festival of Sportsbook.

Luis Geovanni Florez Diaz, Senior Director of Operations and Product at BetPlay, and Christian Polsäter, Director of Sports at LeoVegas Group, will join Kambi’s Head of Soccer Jonathon Hurst for the session ‘Euros and Copa América: maximising a summer of soccer’. This unmissable session will delve into the strategies to acquire, retain and engage bettors across two of the biggest international soccer tournaments.

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Taking place 4-5 June 2024, Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook returns for a fourth year and will see expert speakers cover the full breadth of the sports betting industry from AI to esports to UX.

Additional sessions during the Festival include:

• Exceptional, everywhere: meeting the increasingly high standards of an evolving market – hosted by Erik Lögdberg, Managing Director of Kambi Sportsbook
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Gerard Starkey, Kambi’s SVP Marketing & Communications, said: “Kambi’s Festival of Sportsbook provides those working in or with the betting industry valuable insights into the trends shaping the future. This year’s line-up is now even stronger with the addition of BetPlay and LeoVegas, who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise, making the soccer session one not-to-be-missed.”

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From 8 p.m. to midnight on June 8, guests can celebrate with the Plaza at its free anniversary party under the glittering lights of the dome on Main Street that will include a DJ, caricature artists, mingling with showgirls, and food for sale.

At the party, attendees can also register to win a free 3-night stay at the Plaza along with $100 in free slot play and $200 for dinner at Oscar’s steakhouse inside either the restaurant’s iconic glass domed dining room or on the rooftop patio that was added as part of the Main Street Reimagination project.

Carousel Bar, the outdoor bar that is the centerpiece of the Main Street Reimagination, will offer free co*cktail samples of two of its most popular drinks: One Hot Mama (Mi Campo Blanco Tequila, 21seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila, Chacho Jalapeño Aguardiente, Mr. Q cucumber sparking beverage, and tajin) and Bingo Bling (lychee infused Skyy vodka, lime, grapefruit, oleo, aloe, and lychee pop).

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“Set Free has an incredible track record for bringing creative ideas, brands and people together with the purpose to connect to culture through art, fashion, music, sports and more,” said Michael Shonkoff, DraftKings Vice President of Brand Marketing. “We are thrilled to continue to work closely with Set Free in this newly created role to deliver elevated basketball experiences for our customers.”

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If you are interested in learning more Set Free’s role at DraftKings, or would like additional information about our NBA initiatives, please feel free to reach out.

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