Global Gaming Veteran Saxon Shadforth Joins FansUnite Entertainment

June 02, 2020 8:30 AM EDT | Source: FansUnite Entertainment Inc.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 2, 2020) -  FansUnite Entertainment Inc. (CSE: FANS) ("FansUnite" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company providing leading online gambling solutions, is pleased to introduce Mr. Saxon Shadforth, a leading gaming executive.

Mr. Shadforth has over 25 years of global leadership expertise and 15 years experience as an online gambling executive. With a background in commercialization, consumer hardware/software, enterprise software, product strategy and delivery; Saxon has extensive experience managing complex ecosystems required to operate and scale gaming brands in many categories and jurisdictions. Saxon has previously worked at Activo in Montevideo, Uruguay, Yew Tree Services in Manila, Philippines, Riplife Gaming Technologies in Barcelona, Spain and Gateway Inc. in both Sydney, Australia and Denver, Colorado.

"We are extremely excited to have an individual of Saxon's caliber join our board of directors," said Darius Eghdami, Chairman and CEO of FansUnite Entertainment. "As a fast growing company in the gaming sector, Mr. Shadforth is perfectly equipped to provide us with oversight in a number of growth areas. Having spent the majority of his career working abroad in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, Saxon will be integral in expanding our footprint and entering international gaming jurisdictions by leveraging his established network."

As a veteran in the gaming industry, he has structured and advised on the launch of new platforms across the globe, numerous M&A transactions in both start ups and later stage growth companies, and has managed teams of over 300 people in the gaming industry.

"I am thrilled to be joining such a great team where I will be able to apply my skill set in helping FansUnite build and grow their platform," said Saxon. "As a online gambling company, FansUnite is uniquely positioned to consolidate gaming assets globally with a key focus on M&A integration and brand awareness. I am eager to provide my insights and I look forward to assisting FansUnite become a leader in the fast growing gaming market."

FansUnite expects Mr. Shadforth to add expertise in various areas including: product development, acquisition strategy, and commercialization of brands into global markets to support its continued growth as an emerging gaming leader.

About FansUnite Entertainment Inc.

FansUnite is a sports and entertainment company, focusing on technology related to regulated and lawful online gaming and other related products. The principal business is operating the FansUnite Sportsbook and the website of its wholly-owned subsidiary, McBookie Limited, offering online gaming services to the UK market. FansUnite is also a provider of technology solutions, products and services in the gaming and entertainment industry and looks to acquire technology platforms and assets with high-growth potential in new or developing markets.

For further information, please contact:

Darius Eghdami
Chief Executive Officer
darius@fansunite.com
(778) 558-9067

Prit Singh
Investor Relations
ir@fansunite.com
(905) 510-7636

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