Scientific Games has appointed Rich Wasserman as Senior Vice President of Product Engineering, a strategic hire reinforcing the Atlanta-based lottery technology giant’s ambition to remain the fastest-growing provider of lottery systems globally.
Wasserman Brings Invaluable Experience
Wasserman brings more than 20 years of experience leading engineering, data science, and product organizations in some of the world’s most demanding technology environments. His career spans senior roles at Amazon and Facebook, where he managed massive systems powered by advanced analytics and machine learning.
Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Data Science at Stitch Fix, overseeing integrated teams focused on automation and platform optimization at scale.
He also holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and a Computer Science degree from the University at Buffalo, reflecting deep technical expertise applied across both hardware and software ecosystems.
A Mandate Built for the Modern Lottery Era
In his new role, Wasserman will oversee product engineering across Scientific Games’ global portfolio, serving more than 150 government-regulated lotteries. His mandate focuses on delivering high-performing, innovative products that drive sustainable growth for lottery operators across retail and digital channels. The company’s recent launch of a new iLottery program with the Delaware Lottery underscores that digital expansion strategy, highlighting how Scientific Games is scaling online lottery solutions alongside its traditional retail footprint.
“Rich’s deep technical expertise scaling AI-driven platforms at world-class organizations strengthens Scientific Games’ technology leadership,” said CEO Pat McHugh. “His background is ideally suited to advancing our ongoing focus on retail and digital lottery solutions.”
A Strategic Bet on Tech Talent
Wasserman’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. Lotteries worldwide are accelerating digital transformation, increasing demand for providers capable of delivering seamless, integrated consumer experiences across physical and online channels. Scientific Games has invested heavily in talent and infrastructure to meet this demand, and Wasserman’s hire signals a clear strategic direction.
This move complements the company’s recent appointment of Ovie Doro as Senior Vice President of Data, Analytics & AI. Together, these hires strengthen Scientific Games’ leadership in advanced technology disciplines: Wasserman brings platform engineering and automation expertise, while Doro focuses on harnessing data and AI to inform product strategy and innovation.
Wasserman’s experience bridging hardware and software ecosystems is particularly valuable as Scientific Games enhances both retail systems and digital platforms. His record of deploying automation and AI to optimize platforms at global scale aligns with the company’s priority of delivering integrated, data-driven solutions for lotteries worldwide.
For an industry tightly regulated by governments, combining technological innovation with reliability is critical. Scientific Games, which offers integrated solutions including retail systems, digital platforms, instant games, and analytics, expects Wasserman’s Silicon Valley experience and applied data science skills to accelerate product development and improve operational efficiency across its portfolio.
With this hire, Scientific Games is signaling that it intends to lead the industry in AI-driven lottery innovation and digital transformation, positioning itself as a technology-first partner for lotteries worldwide.
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