Weekend Report: Rush Street Interactive new CTO, MGM COO exits, iGaming consultancy launches
Summary
iGB’s Weekend Report rounds up the latest people and partnership moves across the iGaming sector. Key items this week: Rush Street Interactive has named Shubham Tyagi as its new chief technology officer; long-serving MGM Resorts COO Corey Sanders will retire at the end of 2025 and remain an adviser through December 2026; a new consultancy, iGaming Licensing, has launched to help operators secure cost-effective licences; Gaming Corps inked a global distribution deal with Light & Wonder; and bwin became the NFL’s official sports-betting partner in Spain ahead of the league’s first game in Madrid.
Key Points
- Rush Street Interactive appoints Shubham Tyagi as CTO — Tyagi joins from Warner Bros Discovery Sports and will report to CEO Richard Schwartz.
- Corey Sanders to retire as COO of MGM Resorts at end of 2025; he will act as an adviser to CEO Bill Hornbuckle until December 2026.
- iGaming Licensing launches, led by Mark and Tom O’Neill, focusing on affordable compliance and licences in jurisdictions such as Anjouan, Nevis and Tobique.
- Gaming Corps signs a global distribution agreement with Light & Wonder, adding its full portfolio to L&W’s content marketplace.
- Bwin becomes the NFL’s official sports-betting partner in Spain ahead of the NFL’s Madrid game on 16 November 2025.
Context and relevance
Senior hires and exits matter because they shape product strategy, regulatory posture and market partnerships. Tyagi’s appointment suggests RSI is prioritising scalable tech leadership as it grows its platform. Sanders’ departure marks the end of a multi-decade chapter at MGM, with potential implications for operational continuity. The new consultancy reflects ongoing demand for cost-efficient licensing routes amid a complex regulatory landscape. Distribution and sports partnerships (Gaming Corps/Light & Wonder; bwin/NFL) point to continued consolidation of content and betting ties ahead of major sports events.
Author style
Punchy: quick-drink briefing — this is the snapshot you need to know who moved where and why it might matter to deals, platforms and licensing strategies across the industry.
Why should I read this?
Short version: if you want the headlines without wading through press releases, this rounds up the people moves and deals that could change who’s calling the shots, where content shows up and how easy (or expensive) it is to get licensed. Saved you ten minutes — you’re welcome.