EveryMatrix co-founder Hornsletten takes senior games role

Hornsletten, a co-founder of EveryMatrix, will move into the new position on 1 February. He will be responsible for driving in-house development and third-party content partnerships.

A veteran of EveryMatrix, Hornsletten started out as CEO of the business when it launched in 2008. He also served as executive chairman and executive director before becoming CCO in November 2019.

Prior to joining EveryMatrix, Hornsletten co-founded BetonBet in January 2001.

“If it wasn’t for Stian there would not be an EveryMatrix and I’ll be forever grateful to him for asking me to join him for a drink to discuss the idea of starting this business together 15 years ago,” EveryMatrix group CEO Ebbe Groes said.

“He wanted to take on a new challenge within the business to grow our games offering. He has mine and all the company’s full support. I’m certain he will immediately take it to another level, bringing enormous energy, innovation and passion to the team.”

EveryMatrix added that it will announce a new CCO shortly.

Gabelica becomes new lottery lead at EveryMatrix

The appointment is the second major hire of the week for EveryMatrix. The business has also named Nikolina Gabelica as its new head of lottery.

Gabelica joins from the Croatian Lottery, where she worked for more than 20 years. Her most recent role at the lottery was director of the business development and marketing division.

“My 20-plus years of lottery and gaming experience fits perfectly with EveryMatrix, offering a diverse perspective that I will use to focus on strategies for both existing and new WLA member organisations and lottery clients,” Gabelica said.

“EveryMatrix’s modular, API-driven solutions are ideal for global lotteries looking to launch or expand their digital presence and I’m looking forward to meeting customers at ICE 2024.”