PointsBet names Foote as new US commercial chief

Online sports betting operator PointsBet has appointed Eric Foote, previously of CBS Sports Digital, as the new chief commercial officer of its US business.

Foote will join the operator on 6 January, will be based Denver, Colorado, and also sit on PointsBet’s global executive team.

He has worked in the North American sports and media industry for over 20 years, most recently serving as vice president of business development and partnerships for CBS Sports Digital.

“Sports betting is just getting started in the US and I’m excited to be joining such an ambitious, talented and well-positioned team,” Foote said. “PointsBet has already established a successful business and made significant progress since PASPA repeal, and I look forward to working with the team in pursuit of market leadership.”

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