Major Achievements
• Instrumental in expanding Air Dice’s international footprint and securing key partnerships with operators and platforms in regulated markets.
Current Job Title
Partner, Chief Business Development Officer
Current Company
Air Dice
Company Website
https://airdice.com/
Biography
Erkki Nikunen is a seasoned executive in the iGaming industry, currently serving as Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at Air Dice, a Finland-based gaming technology company. With a career spanning over two decades, Nikunen has held leadership roles in business development, sales, and management within the online gambling sector. He is recognized for his expertise in driving commercial growth, forging strategic partnerships, and expanding market reach for gaming technology providers.
Business Verticals
Casino, Gambling, Gaming, Online Casinos, Software & SaaS
Nationality
Finland
Geographic Markets
Global, Europe, Finland
Education
• Helsinki University of Technology (now Aalto University) – Master of Science (M.Sc.), Engineering
Professional Strengths
• Business development
• Strategic partnerships
• International market expansion
• Sales leadership
Years of Experience
20
Location
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Helsinki, Helsinki sub-region, Uusimaa, Mainland Finland, Finland
Recent News
• Air Dice announced new market entries and partnerships in 2023 and 2024, with Erkki Nikunen quoted in press releases regarding the company’s expansion into regulated European markets (e.g., Air Dice press releases, 2023–2024).
Media Appearances
• Featured in interviews and articles in industry publications such as Gambling Insider and iGaming Business, discussing Air Dice’s growth and product strategy (e.g., Gambling Insider, 2022).