FEATURE: HARRY VON BEHR
SUPER SPORTS SUPER BOOK Sports Betting Operator chats to Harry von Behr, Managing Director (Sport) & US Co-CEO, Spotlight Sports Group. By Victor H. Royer
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arry is responsible for the Sports division at Spotlight Sports Group, and is Co-CEO of the US business. Spotlight Sports Group is a world-leading technology, content and media business specializing in sports betting, horseracing and fantasy sports. Evolved from the Racing Post Group, Spotlight Sports Group engages millions of people directly through Racing Post, Pickswise, Fantasy Alarm, Free Super Tips and myracing. The company also has decades of experience in powering growth and conversion for the world’s biggest sportsbooks and media companies, delivering best-inclass technology and expert content experiences in more than 70 languages. Harry, first I want to thank you for taking the time to speak with me. As you know, Casino Life Magazine, Sports Betting Operator Magazine, and Outsource Digital Media take great pride in interviewing leading Gaming Industry professionals and Senior Level Management members to better understand both the companies that they work for or own, as well as what the key attributes are for their success. Please tell our readers a bit more about yourself, and your role at Spotlight Sports Group. I’ve been with Spotlight Sports Group for four years. I initially joined to sportsbettingoperator.com
ABOVE: Harry von Behr, Managing Director (Sport) & US Co-CEO Spotlight Sports Group
oversee our M&A and partnership activities, but for the last 18 months have been responsible for our Sports division, which includes all of our North American operations. Prior to joining Spotlight, I worked as a consultant to private equity funds. I absolutely love sport, so I jumped at the chance to get into the sports betting business when the opportunity arose. I’m based in London, but have a large and expanding team in the States. Please tell our readers more about the Spotlight Sports Group and the services provided to your clients, and to players. 27
