High Roller Announces Appointment of Jake Francis as Chief Operating Officer
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) announced on November 12, 2025 the appointment of Jake Francis as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, with Emily Micallef moving into an advisory role.
Francis replaces Micallef and brings nearly two decades of technical, regulatory, and operational experience, including senior operations roles at BlueBet and Penn Entertainment, director-level internet gaming compliance at Hard Rock, risk management at NYX Gaming Group, and prior regulator experience at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. He holds an MBA from Temple University, a B.S. in Marketing from Lehigh University, and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) ha annunciato il 12 novembre 2025 la nomina di Jake Francis come Chief Operating Officer, con effetto immediato, mentre Emily Micallef passerà a un ruolo di consulenza.
Francis prende il posto di Micallef e porta quasi due decenni di esperienza tecnica, regolamentare e operativa, tra cui ruoli operativi senior presso BlueBet e Penn Entertainment, una posizione di direttore della conformità del gioco Internet presso Hard Rock, gestione del rischio presso NYX Gaming Group e precedente esperienza di regolatore presso la Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Possiede un MBA presso la Temple University, una laurea in Marketing presso la Lehigh University ed è un Six Sigma Black Belt certificato.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) anunció el 12 de noviembre de 2025 el nombramiento de Jake Francis como Chief Operating Officer, con efecto inmediato, con Emily Micallef pasando a un rol de asesoría.
Francis reemplaza a Micallef y aporta casi dos décadas de experiencia técnica, regulatoria y operativa, incluyendo roles operativos sénior en BlueBet y Penn Entertainment, cumplimiento de juego en Internet a nivel de director en Hard Rock, gestión de riesgos en NYX Gaming Group y una experiencia previa como regulador en la Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Posee un MBA de la Temple University, una licenciatura en Marketing de la Lehigh University y es un Black Belt certificado Six Sigma.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR)는 2025년 11월 12일에 Jake Francis를 최고운영책임자(COO)로 임명했고, 즉시 발효되며 Emily Micallef가 자문 역할로 이동합니다.
Francis는 Micallef를 대체하며 BlueBet 및 Penn Entertainment의 선임 운영 직책, Hard Rock의 인터넷 게임 컴플라이언스 이사급, NYX Gaming Group의 위험 관리, 펜실베이니아 게임 규제위원회(PGCB)에서의 이전 규제 경험 등 약 20년의 기술, 규제 및 운영 경험을 제공합니다. Temple University에서 MBA를, Lehigh University에서 마케팅 학사를 보유하고 있으며, 공인 Six Sigma Black Belt 자격을 보유하고 있습니다.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) a annoncé le 12 novembre 2025 la nomination de Jake Francis au poste de Chief Operating Officer, avec effet immédiat, Emily Micallef étant transférée à un rôle de conseil.
Francis remplace Micallef et apporte près de deux décennies d'expérience technique, réglementaire et opérationnelle, notamment des postes opérationnels seniors chez BlueBet et Penn Entertainment, une fonction de conformité au jeu en ligne au niveau directeur chez Hard Rock, la gestion des risques chez NYX Gaming Group et une expérience préalable en tant que régulateur à la Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Il est titulaire d'un MBA de Temple University, d'un Bachelor of Science en Marketing de Lehigh University et est Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) gab am 12. November 2025 die Ernennung von Jake Francis zum Chief Operating Officer bekannt, mit sofortiger Wirkung, während Emily Micallef in eine beratende Rolle übergeht.
Francis ersetzt Micallef und bringt fast zwei Jahrzehnte technischer, regulatorischer und operativer Erfahrung mit, darunter leitende Betriebspositionen bei BlueBet und Penn Entertainment, Direktor-Niveau Compliance im Internet-Glücksspiel bei Hard Rock, Risikomanagement bei NYX Gaming Group und frühere regulatorische Erfahrungen bei der Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Er besitzt einen MBA von der Temple University, einen B.S. in Marketing von der Lehigh University und ist ein zertifizierter Six Sigma Black Belt.
High Roller (NYSE: ROLR) أعلن في 12 نوفمبر 2025 عن تعيين جاك فرانسيس كمدير عمليات تنفيذي، اعتباراً من الآن، مع انتقال إيميلي ميكالّف إلى دور استشاري.
يحل فرانسيس محل ميكالّف ويجلب قرابة عقدين من الخبرة التقنية والتنظيمية والتشغيلية، بما في ذلك أدوار تشغيلية عليا في BlueBet و Penn Entertainment، امتثال الألعاب عبر الإنترنت بمستوى مدير في Hard Rock، إدارة المخاطر في NYX Gaming Group، وخبرة تنظيمية سابقة في مجلس تنظيم الألعاب في بنسلفانيا. يحمل ماجستير في إدارة الأعمال من جامعة تيمبل، وبكالوريوس في التسويق من جامعة ليهاّي، وهو حامل لشهادة Six Sigma Black Belt المعتمدة.
- COO appointment effective November 12, 2025
- Nearly 20 years of operations and regulatory experience
- Senior roles at BlueBet, Penn Entertainment, and Hard Rock
- None.
Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Roller Technologies (“High Roller” and the “Company”) (NYSE: ROLR), operator of the award-winning, premium online casino brands High Roller, Fruta, and Kassuuu, today announced the appointment of Jake Francis as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, replacing Emily Micallef who moves into an advisory role.
“On behalf of the entire High Roller organization, it is my privilege to thank Emily for her leadership and dedication during her tenure as COO and Chief of Staff,” commented Seth Young, Chief Executive Officer at High Roller. “We wish Emily great success in her future endeavors.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Jake to the team,” said Young. “Jake brings nearly two decades of technical, regulatory, and operational experience to our leadership team. I have no doubt that Jake’s experience, passion, and work ethic will have an immediate and highly positive impact on our organization.”
Prior to joining High Roller, Francis served as Senior Vice President of Operations for BlueBet, Senior Director, Operations at Penn Entertainment, Director of Internet Gaming Compliance at Hard Rock, and worked in risk management at NYX Gaming Group. Jake started his career in 2007 as a regulator, working as Auditor, Bureau of Gaming Operations, at the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Jake holds a M.B.A. in Business Strategy from the Fox School of Business at Temple University, a B.S. in Marketing from Lehigh University, and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).
Commenting on his new role, Francis said, “I’m honored to join High Roller at such an impactful time in the company’s journey. The company has a strong foundation that I’m excited to continue building upon, and I look forward to doing my part to ensure that we are delivering both world-class experiences for our players, and sustainable value for our shareholders.”
About High Roller Technologies, Inc.
High Roller Technologies, Inc. is a leading global online gaming operator known for its innovative casino brands, High Roller, Fruta, and Kassuuu, listed under the ticker ROLR on the NYSE. The Company delivers a cutting-edge real-money online casino platform that is intuitive and user-friendly. With a diverse portfolio of over 6,000 premium games from more than 90 leading game providers, High Roller Technologies serves a global customer base, offering an immersive and engaging gaming experience in the rapidly expanding multi-billion iGaming industry. The online casino features enhanced search engine optimization, machine learning, seamless direct API integrations, faster load times, and superior scalability.
As an award-winning operator, High Roller Technologies continues to redefine the future of online gaming through innovation, performance, and a commitment to excellence. For more information, please visit the High Roller Technologies, Inc. investor relations website, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
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