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1/ST expands leadership, adds focus on sports betting

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1/ST Racing & Gaming division will focus on sports wagering and gaming. Aidan Butler has been appointed as the division's chief executive officer. Rikki Tanenbaum has also been promoted to the position of chief commercial officer and president of gaming, and Stephen Screnci as president, racing and business development. Craig Fravel has become executive vice-chairman. He will coordinate communications and efforts between and amongst 1/ ST company verticals and corporate entities. Tananbaum will work on the expansion of the company’s casino, racino and sportsbook offerings.

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