WMS Industries

Apr 25, 2019

Company Expands Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth and Innovation | Source: Eclipse Gaming Orrin J. Edidin Joins Eclipse Gaming as President and Chief Business Officer Eclipse Gaming DULUTH, Ga., April 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eclipse Gaming , a leading provider of innovative games and systems to the global gaming industry, today announced that Orrin J. Edidin has joined the Company as President and Chief Business Officer. “Orrin is highly respected throughout the gaming community and his decision to join our growing executive team is an important milestone in Eclipse’s journey,” stated Eclipse Gaming Chief Executive Officer Tim Minard. “Orrin’s wealth of experience and impressive track record of strategic, operational and commercial accomplishments will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth. Our priority is to be the leading supplier of top performing games on the casino floor. Bringing Orrin onto our leadership team advances our progress towards that goal.” Throughout his extensive 23 year career in gaming, Mr. Edidin has successfully guided industry-leading companies to peak levels of performance and growth. While serving as President of WMS Gaming, Mr. Edidin led their transition from a small arcade company into one of the leading global suppliers of gaming platforms and content. Under his leadership, WMS Gaming strategically expanded its product portfolio and distribution channels, and launched some of the most successful slot products of all time. Mr. Edidin held various senior executive roles during his 19 years at WMS Industries Inc. and its operating subsidiaries, WMS Gaming and Midway Games, including Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He was inducted into the WMS Gaming/Scientific Games Hall of Fame in 2015 and is a founding member and past Vice President of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. Mr. Edidin also served as founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Williams Interactive, the digital gaming subsidiary of WMS Gaming/Scientific Games. Under his direction Williams Interactive became one of the fastest growing and highest grossing social casinos. He led the strategic initiative to develop “white label” social casino platforms for licensed online B2B customers to provide content and the ability to monetize and leverage their own brands. “This is an exciting time to join Eclipse Gaming. Eclipse has a strong footprint in the Class II tribal gaming market and by focusing on great games and product innovation, there is tremendous opportunity to increase our market position,” said Mr. Edidin. “Tim is driving a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture within the company and building an experienced, passionate team. I look forward to partnering with Tim and the leadership team to design and execute on our strategic initiatives and realize our highest potential.” To learn more, visit www.eclipsegamingsystems.com and join Eclipse Gaming on LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube . About Eclipse Gaming Eclipse Gaming is a leading supplier of innovative games and systems for the global gaming industry. The company operates primarily in the Native American gaming markets in the U.S., as well as select commercial and international jurisdictions. Eclipse Gaming designs, manufactures and markets top performing games, local, mystery and multi-level progressives, and slot management systems. For more information, visit www.eclipsegamingsystems.com . A photo accompanying this announcement is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e5fed8d6-f679-47a2-bab9-983949a7cdd7 For Further InformationGina Lanphear, Vice President, MarketingEclipse GamingT:  470.554.7541www.eclipsegamingsystems.com Related Articles