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News UK Appoints Simon Collins as MD of Betting and Gaming

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November 6, 2019

Niji Narayan

News UK Appoints Simon Collins as MD of Betting and Gaming

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News UK has brought in Simon Collins, the co-founder of Cashcade and Gaming Realms plc, as MD, Betting & Gaming.

He is thrilled at the appointment: “I am particularly excited to take up this new role as I believe there are a number of opportunities to develop the existing business. I’m looking forward to working with what I know is a very talented team, across some of the UK’s biggest brands.”

In his new position, Simon will oversee the development and growth of News UK’s gaming power brands, including fantasy football league Dream Team, Sun Bingo, and Sun Racing. He will report to Wireless CEO Scott Taunton, who holds executive responsibility for News UK’s Betting and Gaming brands.

Scott said: “There are few more experienced players in the online gaming space than Simon Collins. He has a history of building audiences and value around brilliant digital gaming brands. And he joins News UK as we embark on the next phase of growth around our iconic gaming brands, including Dream Team, Sun Bingo and Sun Racing.”

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.