Lee Fenton will step down as the CEO of Bally’s Corporation, effective as of 31 March 2023.
He will be replaced in the role by Robeson Reeves, currently president of Bally’s Interactive division.
Fenton has headed up Bally’s since its combination with Gamesys Group back in October 2021. He had previously served as CEO of UK-based Gamesys since 2015.He originally joined Gamesys in 2008 as chief operating officer, before taking the helm in 2015 and leading the company for the ensuing six years prior to its acquisition by Bally’s.
As well as stepping down as Bally’s CEO, Fenton will also give up his seat on the operator’s board of directors next month.
Bally’s board of directors chairman Soo Kim: “Lee has led Bally’s through the effective integration of Gamesys, leaving us well positioned for future growth.”
“On behalf of the board of directors, I want to thank Lee for his excellent leadership and valuable contributions to Bally’s,” said Bally’s board chairman Soo Kim.
“Lee has led Bally’s through the effective integration of Gamesys, leaving us well positioned for future growth. During his time, he also established the purpose and values of what is now an integrated Bally’s group. We look forward to building on what Lee has helped develop, and we wish him all the best in his next chapter.”
Kim added that Fenton’s replacement Reeves “has an extraordinary mind and the drive required to excel as he takes the helm.”
Reeves has been a member of Bally’s board since its acquisition of Gamesys, which he originally joined in 2005.Bally’s Corporation outgoing CEO Lee Fenton: “It is particularly special for me to be able to hand the reins to Robeson with whom I have worked for over 14 years. Robeson is a unique talent and the time is right for him to lead Bally’s.”
Since then, he held several leadership roles in the business including as director of gaming operations and chief operating officer. He became Bally’s Interactive president in 2021 following the acquisition.
Commenting on his appointment, Reeves said: “I am honored to lead Bally’s and grateful for the support and confidence shown in me by my fellow board members.
“We are a unique company with a robust core and an extraordinary set of opportunities ahead of us. I look forward to working hard with my executive team and all our teams to take those opportunities and maximise our growth.”Fenton, meanwhile, thanked his fellow Bally’s board members and the company’s wider team for their commitment and support.
“It is particularly special for me to be able to hand the reins to Robeson with whom I have worked for over 14 years,” he added.
“Robeson is a unique talent and the time is right for him to lead Bally’s.”