Joe Kaminkow From IGT Joins Australian Software Developer Aristocrat

International Game Technology (IGT) – one of the world’s most renowned online gambling software producers have been slowly, but surely reducing its staff. Naturally, competition has been luring the laid-off executives around the globe.

The latest IGT exec to join another company was Joe Kaminkow, who signed up as Senior VP of games development at Aristocrat, a Sydney-based online and land-based gambling content and software developer operating in full compliance with Australian gambling laws.

Aristocrat has been quick to announce the senior staff member acquisition in a press statement. Kaminkow has been praised for his creative talent in leading the devise of such cash-cow slots as Sex & the City, Wheel of Fortune, and Ghostbusters, which are enjoying great popularity in both Australian online casinos and worldwide.

The Australian games developer also noted that Kaminkow’s vast experience in slots especially in North America will widely benefit the company’s new strategy of expanding on this market segment and optimizing their business. The new Senior VP will be leading a team in Las Vegas stating from May 2013.

Jamie Odell, Aristocrat CEO and managing director, told Australian gambling news: “I’m delighted to welcome a standout talent of Joe Kaminkow’s calibre to Aristocrat. Joe knows how to combine maths, art and brands to make great games that delight players and drive revenues for our customers.”

He went on to add: “To deliver the world’s greatest gaming content, we need the world’s greatest game development talent. Joe’s appointment is further evidence that Aristocrat is serious about securing the best talent bar none, and [is] making significant progress against this goal.”

Joe Kaminkow himself had the following comments: “There’s real energy and momentum here, and I’m looking forward to being part of the team that makes Aristocrat the number one gaming content provider in the world.”