PENN Entertainment has named Billy Turchin as Chief Product Officer of its PENN Interactive online division.
Turchin will take control of PENN Interactive’s product strategy across its online platforms, such as ESPN Bet and theScore. He joins from FanDuel, where he was Senior Vice President of Product for the Flutter Entertainment brand for over three and a half years.
Announcing the appointment on his LinkedIn profile, Turchin commented: “Excited to share that I’ve joined PENN Entertainment, Inc as Chief Product Officer, PENN Interactive.
“In this role, I’ll be leading the product strategy for digital experiences across our online gaming brands, including ESPN BET, Hollywood Casino, theScore, theScore Bet and more.”
He continued: “Along with cutting-edge digital products, PENN Entertainment features the largest and most diverse gaming footprint in North America, operating 43+ casino and racetrack properties under well-known brands including Hollywood, Ameristar, L’Auberge, M, and more.
“The expansive online and physical footprint allows PENN to deliver unparalleled omni-channel entertainment experiences. I’m thrilled to be part of shaping what comes next and grateful for the opportunity to be a disrupter in this rapidly evolving industry. Let’s go.”
One of the brands that Turchin will have product strategy control over is theScore Casino, the branded standalone online casino app which launched in the Canadian province of Ontario earlier this month.
“We’ve built a strong online gaming foothold in the Ontario market and are primed to deliver an even better casino experience with our proven stand-alone app,” stated Aaron LaBerge, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Interactive at PENN Entertainment.
“Our customer-friendly platform features more than 1,200 games, dozens of original titles and intuitive gameplay that distinguishes our product and positions us for even greater success.”
theScore Casino content library will feature online slots, table games and live dealer games, including titles from PENN Game Studios, the company’s in-house game development studio.
The iCasino app also provides players with responsible gaming tools and resources, including limits on time, deposits and wagering.