Every Thursday, SBC Americas highlights notable changes in executive leadership within the U.S. gambling sector. This week, Spectrum Gaming Group has brought on board Tim Miller, a former executive at the UK Gambling Commission, while Gavin Isaacs has been appointed as an advisor to Gaming Laboratories International’s board. Additionally, Pavilion Payments has made two key executive appointments, and High Roller Technologies has enlisted Flip Pidot to enhance its prediction markets.
Tim Miller joins Spectrum Gaming Group as an independent senior regulatory advisor, drawing on over 25 years of extensive regulatory experience. Previously, he served as the executive director at the UK Gambling Commission and founded GamReg Consulting. His role will focus on assisting Spectrum’s government and regulatory clients with regulatory modernization, responsible gaming frameworks, and policy development. During his time with the UK Gambling Commission, he was instrumental in implementing reforms mandated by the UK government’s review of the Gambling Act. Miller led the creation of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and the inaugural National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. He has also been a board member of the Gambling Regulators European Forum and has supported the U.S. National Council of Legislators from Gaming States in the development of model internet gaming legislation.
“Tim’s UK and European experience will strengthen our advisory capabilities, supporting our global clients in navigating complex regulatory landscapes,” stated Juliann Barreto, COO of Spectrum Gaming Group.
Gavin Isaacs joins the board of Gaming Laboratories International in an advisory capacity, pending regulatory approval. Isaacs brings with him over 25 years of leadership experience in gaming, iGaming, sports betting, and lottery sectors. He previously held the position of CEO at Entain and served as CEO and vice chairman of Scientific Games Corp. His career includes key roles at DraftKings, Bally Technologies, and Aristocrat Technologies, where he oversaw significant mergers and acquisitions totaling over $10 billion. not to mention his recognition in 2022 as an inductee into the American Gaming Association’s Gaming Hall of Fame.
Isaacs joins a board that features James Maida, GLI President and CEO, along with representatives from CVC Capital Partners. “The board and I, as CEO, have ambitious plans that will further propel GLI globally over the next several years. Gavin’s experience, vision, and history of innovation make him a perfect partner as we move forward,” Maida commented. The appointment follows CVC’s June investment in GLI and its entities via its Strategic Opportunities platform, designed to foster the continued growth of the testing and certification company.
In other news, Pavilion Payments has appointed Mary Beth Higgins as CEO and promoted Alyssa Beaver to chief revenue officer, effective immediately. Higgins steps into the CEO role after serving as the interim CFO for Pavilion Payments. She brings over 30 years of experience in executive roles within both casino operators and gaming technology firms. Before her tenure at Pavilion, Higgins was CEO of Affinity Interactive and Gaming and Hospitality Acquisition Corp. Her previous role as CFO for Caesars Entertainment Operating Company involved overseeing financial operations across 38 casino properties in 14 U.S. states and five countries, along with a key role in the formation of VICI Properties during corporate restructuring.
Alyssa Beaver has taken on expanded responsibilities after joining Pavilion in May 2025 as senior vice president of sales, a role in which she led the brick-and-mortar sales organization. As chief revenue officer, she will now focus on revenue strategy, customer relationships, and expanding Pavilion’s footprints in the gaming industry.
Finally, High Roller Technologies has appointed Flip Pidot as its new chief business officer to spearhead business development and strategic partnerships for its prediction markets. Reporting directly to CEO Seth Young, Pidot, who has over 17 years of expertise in market development, trading, and commercial strategy, will work with product, technology, and operations teams to enhance distribution and industry relationships. Pidot is the founder of American Civics Exchange and has a background in designing contracts and liquidity development at PredictIt, with a strong focus on various market domains such as political and macroeconomic interests.
“Flip has spent nearly two decades building, operating and trading prediction markets,” Young remarked about the new appointment.
