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Current Job Title
Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader
Current Company
Everi Holdings Inc.
Company Website
https://www.everi.com/
Biography

Darren D. A. Simmons is a senior executive in the gaming and financial technology sector, currently serving as Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader at Everi Holdings Inc. With a career spanning over two decades, Simmons has played a pivotal role in driving innovation and growth in cash access, compliance, and financial technology solutions for the casino and gaming industry. He is recognized for his leadership in expanding Everi’s FinTech product suite and for his contributions to the evolution of cashless gaming technologies.

Business Verticals
Betting, Casino, Finance, Gambling, Online Casinos, Software & SaaS
Place of Birth
United States
Geographic Markets
North America, United States
Major Achievements

• Instrumental in the development and launch of Everi’s cashless gaming and digital wallet solutions, which have been adopted by major casino operators across North America.
• Recognized for expanding Everi’s FinTech product suite and driving the company’s leadership in casino financial technology.

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (dates not publicly available)

Professional Strengths

• Expertise in financial technology for gaming
• Product innovation and development
• Strategic leadership in regulated environments

Years of Experience
20
Contact & Social Media
Location
Recent News

• In 2023, Simmons was quoted in CDC Gaming Reports discussing the growth and adoption of cashless gaming solutions in the U.S. casino market.

Media Appearances

• Featured in interviews and panel discussions at industry events such as G2E Las Vegas and in trade publications including Casino Journal and CDC Gaming Reports.