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Jeffrey Haas
Chief Growth Officer @ evoke PLC
Jeffrey Haas is a seasoned gaming and fintech executive with over 20 years of experience in digital and terrestrial gaming businesses. He currently serves as the Chief Growth Officer for evoke plc (formerly 888 William Hill).12
Professional Background:
- Born in Toronto, educated at UBC & Ryerson, and now resides in Copenhagen1
- Has extensive experience in gaming, having worked with major companies like:
- DraftKings (Chief International Officer for 7 years)
- PokerStars (7 years, created their Asia Pacific business)
- World Poker Tour
- Asia Pacific Poker Tour
- PartyPoker1
Current Roles and Affiliations:
- Chief Growth Officer at evoke plc
- Board Member of:
- CoinSmart Financial
- Omnigame ApS
- Low6 Limited1
- Venture Partner at Dreamcraft Ventures
- Gaming Advisor and Angel Investor3
Professional Philosophy: Haas emphasizes the importance of entertainment in the gambling industry, believing that businesses must focus on creating compelling, engaging products. He is passionate about innovation, particularly in areas like AI and intelligent automation.2
Notable Achievements:
- Launched DraftKings in Europe & Australia
- Established PokerStars in Asia
- Expanded World Poker Tour globally
- Created PokerStars' first mobile and social products3
Haas holds personal management licenses for gambling businesses in multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Denmark, Malta, Australia, and New Jersey.3
Highlights
Jun 13 · canadiangaming.ca
Jeffrey Haas - Canadian Gaming Association
May 20 · next.io
Evoke CGO Haas on the importance of entertainment and branding