Rafi Ashkenazi is a prominent executive in the global online gambling industry, best known for his leadership roles at Amaya Inc. (later The Stars Group) and Playtech. With a background in technology and operations, Ashkenazi played a pivotal role in the integration of PokerStars following Amaya’s landmark acquisition. He has held senior positions across several major iGaming companies, driving growth, operational excellence, and large-scale M&A activity.
• Led Amaya’s transformation into The Stars Group, expanding its portfolio and global reach
• Oversaw the $4.7 billion acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming in 2018, one of the largest deals in online gambling history
• Successfully integrated PokerStars and Full Tilt into Amaya’s operations, maintaining market leadership in online poker
• Stepped down as CEO of The Stars Group following its merger with Flutter Entertainment in May 2020 (Source: Gambling Insider, May 2020)
• Interview, EGR Intel, “Rafi Ashkenazi on The Stars Group’s global ambitions,” 2018
• Speaker, ICE Totally Gaming, London, 2017
