Fanatics Betting and Gaming Names Alex Smith Chief Legal Officer — Fanatics Inc

Today, Fanatics Betting and Gaming introduced the appointments of Alex Smith to the place of Chief Legal Officer and Sara Tait to Senior Vice President and Head of Legal and Regulated Industries.

Reporting to Fanatics Betting and Gaming CEO Matt King, Smith shall be a member of the FBG govt workforce and lead authorized, regulatory, compliance, and authorities affairs technique for the corporate’s quickly rising sports activities betting and that iGaming division. Smith Joined FBG in 2021 as VP of Legal and Regulatory Compliance and spearheaded the quickest state by state roll out for Fanatics Sportsbook within the historical past of U.S. sports activities betting.  

“Alex was one of our first hires and he helped build our legal and regulatory apparatus that has allowed us to launch products rapidly in legal sports betting, iCasino and prediction markets,” stated Matt King, CEO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming. “As we continue to grow, Alex is the perfect person to lead our legal and regulatory functions into the future.”

Reporting to Alex Smith, Tait could have large tasks spanning a number of strategic topic issues inside FBG, particularly serving as authorized counsel to the regulated gaming and markets merchandise. She is accountable for growing and managing FBG’s relationships with federal and state regulators; contributing to authorities affairs efforts and strategic business initiatives; furthering FBG’s shopper safety measures; and sustaining licenses and registrations with federal and state oversight our bodies.

“Sara is a well-respected former gaming regulator who also has experience in the private sector, making her the ideal choice to lead critical legal and regulatory efforts,” stated Smith. “The legal and regulatory landscape for sports betting, iCasino and prediction markets are constantly changing and having someone that has been on both sides of the regulatory landscape will be invaluable to us as we continue our growth trajectory.”