Nigel Payne

Nigel Payne is a well-renowned global sport betting and alternate gaming expert with more than 30 years of board experience, involving FTSE, AIM and private companies in the UK, covering a wide range of industries.

His impressive track record in the global sports betting industry, particularly in the UK, the largest global online gaming market, includes his tenure as chief executive of Sportingbet plc from 2000 to 2006 and subsequently as a non-executive director and industry consulant until 2011. Sportingbet plc is one of the world’s largest internet gambling companies, offering internet sports betting, poker and casinos in 185 countries. Under his guidance, Sportingbet plc experienced record growth, including the acquisitions of Betmaker.com in the US and The Number One Betting Shop in Australia.

Nigel’s global expertise in online gaming spans every continent, including Africa. His numerous achievements include the listing, scale-up and exit of Stride Gaming plc in the UK, where he served as non-executive chairman. He has also, on several occasions in his personal capacity, advised the White House regarding US internet gambling regulations and continues to impart his knowledge regarding the global sports betting industry through his current roles as chairman of Green Man Gaming plc, as a non-executive director of Ascot Racecourse Betting and Gaming Limited and as an industry consultant to Spreadex limited.