OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis as CEO as Jordan Levin Moves to Chairman

OpenBet Names Nikos Konstakis as CEO

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OpenBet has named Nikos Konstakis as its incoming chief executive officer, with the appointment taking effect at the end of 2026, while current CEO Jordan Levin moves to the role of chairman. The betting and gaming technology supplier announced the leadership transition on 22 September 2026, framing it as a planned succession rather than an abrupt change at the top.

Konstakis, who has served as OpenBet's president, will take on responsibility for the company's overall vision, strategy and day-to-day business once the appointment takes effect, with a stated focus on growth, product and technology priorities. Levin will remain with the company in the chairman role, where OpenBet says he will "continue to play an active role in shaping" its long-term strategy.

Konstakis Moves From President to CEO

Konstakis has held senior positions at OpenBet for more than eight years, according to the company, most recently as president, where he led operational and commercial execution across the business. Earlier in his OpenBet career he served as chief operating officer and group chief product officer, and he has also acted as managing director of OpenBet Hellas, the company's Athens-based technology hub.

His path to OpenBet has not been a single continuous stint. He first joined the company as vice president of trading in late 2017, left for a roughly three-and-a-half-year spell at SG Digital, and rejoined OpenBet afterwards, going on to hold a series of progressively senior roles. Before entering the sports betting technology sector, he spent more than eight years at Intralot, rising to group director of betting.

As CEO, OpenBet says Konstakis will lead the company's vision and strategy alongside its day-to-day operations, prioritising growth, product development and technology. "I want to thank Jordan for his leadership and the foundation he has built at OpenBet," Konstakis said. "We have an exceptional customer base, a great team and significant opportunities ahead of us."

Jordan Levin Moves to Chairman

Levin has led OpenBet as chief executive through a significant period for the company, including its return to independent ownership. He is not leaving the business: in the chairman role, OpenBet says he will remain actively engaged in setting long-term strategy and supporting Konstakis and the wider leadership team.

"Nikos has already been instrumental in driving the evolution of OpenBet and I have tremendous confidence in his leadership as CEO," Levin said, crediting Konstakis's knowledge of the company's business, customers and technology. "With OpenBet on a strong footing and significant opportunities ahead, I'm excited to continue supporting Nikos and the wider team as we drive the next phase of OpenBet's growth."

Leadership Change Follows OpenBet's 2025 Buyout

The transition comes roughly 18 months after OpenBet's return to independent ownership. In March 2025, the company completed a management buyout from Endeavor Group Holdings valued at approximately $450 million, backed by entertainment executive Ariel Emanuel and involving participation from OpenBet executives, including Levin. Since then, the business has operated under OB Global Holdings LLC, ending Endeavor's ownership of OpenBet following its 2022 acquisition of the company.

The buyout has since been followed by a series of targeted acquisitions, including responsible-gambling and anti-money-laundering technology specialist Neccton in 2023, as OpenBet has moved to broaden its product portfolio as an independently owned business.

OpenBet's Recent Expansion

The leadership announcement follows closely on the heels of another significant corporate move. On 15 September 2026, OpenBet announced a planned acquisition of OmniLogic, a Győr, Hungary-based sportsbook technology provider that has served regulated lottery operators and World Lottery Association (WLA) members across EMEA for more than a decade.

The OmniLogic deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close later in 2026; financial terms have not been disclosed. OpenBet says the acquisition will strengthen its position in the global lottery market, where it already works with more than 20 WLA members. Notably, it was Konstakis — then still president — who commented on the deal's rationale at the time, describing lotteries as central to OpenBet's growth strategy.

OpenBet has also pointed to its performance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as evidence of momentum heading into the leadership change, reporting that its platform processed more than 175 million bets and $3 billion in stakes during the tournament.

What Changes at OpenBet

Per the company's own description of the new structure, responsibilities divide as follows once the transition takes effect at year-end:

• Nikos Konstakis (CEO): overall vision, strategy and day-to-day business, with a focus on growth, product and technology priorities.
• Jordan Levin (Chairman): continued active involvement in shaping OpenBet's long-term strategy, alongside supporting Konstakis and the wider leadership team.

OpenBet has not detailed further changes to its executive team or organisational structure alongside this announcement, and no other leadership moves have been disclosed.

What Happens Next

Konstakis is set to formally assume the CEO title at the end of 2026, at which point Levin's move to chairman completes as described by the company. In the meantime, OpenBet continues to operate under its existing leadership as it works toward closing the OmniLogic acquisition and continues to build out its lottery and sportsbook technology business.

Timeline

• March 2025 — OpenBet completes its management buyout from Endeavor Group Holdings and becomes independently owned via OB Global Holdings LLC.
• July 2026 — OpenBet reports processing more than 175 million bets and $3 billion in stakes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• September 15, 2026 — OpenBet announces its planned acquisition of OmniLogic.
• September 22, 2026 — OpenBet announces Nikos Konstakis as incoming CEO and Jordan Levin's transition to Chairman.
• End of 2026 — Konstakis's CEO appointment takes effect.