Bill Yacoub
Chief Executive Officer of Wynn Interactive
Bill Yacoub is a US gaming-industry executive who became chief executive of Wynn Interactive in October 2022, giving him responsibility for WynnBET, the Wynn Resorts-owned online sports betting and casino brand. Wynn Interactive is the Wynn Resorts subsidiary behind WynnBET, and Yacoub's appointment was announced by Wynn Resorts and widely covered by trade press.
Before joining Wynn, Yacoub served as chief executive of Golden Nugget Online Gaming from 2020 to 2022. He led the company's online casino and sports betting business during its period as a publicly listed company and through its acquisition by DraftKings.
Earlier in his career, Yacoub held operations leadership roles at Golden Nugget casinos and spent a lengthy period in casino operations management with Caesars Entertainment / Harrah's Entertainment. His LinkedIn profile lists his professional background in US gaming operations.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Nugget Online Gaming | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-01-01 – 2022-01-01 |
| Global Draw (a Playtech company) | Chief Executive Officer | – present |