Vikrant Bhargava is an online gambling and technology entrepreneur based in London. He co-founded 32Red, one of the earliest dedicated online casinos, in 2002 and led the company through its London AIM flotation in 2004. He served as Chief Executive Officer until 2009, when he left to found The Bunch, a UK technology business focused on sports and social engagement products.
In July 2019, Bhargava was appointed an independent Non-Executive Director of GVC Holdings plc, the betting and gaming group that was rebranded as Entain plc in December 2020. He continues to serve on the Entain board as of the latest available records, contributing technology, consumer internet, and gambling-sector experience at board level.
His career has spanned founding and leading a publicly listed online casino operator, building a consumer technology startup, and serving on the board of one of the largest gambling groups in the world.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 32Red plc | Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer | 2002-01-01 – 2009-01-01 |
| PartyPoker | Co-founder of PartyGaming and early marketing executive | – present |
| Entain | Independent Non-Executive Director | – present |