Sakouyan has over 19 years of experience in the industry, working on numerous casino and sportsbook launches in the US.
In his new role, Sakouyan will be focused on providing excellent customer and end-user care.
Prior to joining Strive Gaming, Sakouyan served as the vice president of B2B at Bally Interactive, overseeing partnerships with theScore and Rushmore gaming. He also played a crucial role in the B2C launches of BallyBet sportsbook.
Before that, Sakouyan held positions as the director of B2B services at Rush Street Interactive and director of business development at BlueBat Games (later acquired by Novomatic’s Greentube).
“Sakouyan is a highly experienced and respected executive in the industry, making him a valuable addition to our team as we strive for performance at scale,” said Max Meltzer, the CEO of Strive Gaming.
Strive Gaming has already secured licenses in Arizona and Colorado, with applications in progress in other states. Sakouyan’s appointment comes at a time of great momentum for the company, as they approach their first partnerships going live.
Strive Gaming’s Canadian office, based in Vancouver, has welcomed Sakouyan as their first employee.
Sakouyan expressed his excitement about joining the team and using his years of experience to help Strive Gaming’s operator partners maximize the potential of their cutting-edge platform.
“I am honored to play a part in the company’s ambitious goals for the fast-growing US and Canadian markets,” Sakouyan added.