Dolan Beuthin
CEO
Johannesburg
Summary
Studied two years and passed both - did not complete degree. Got into iGaming and horse racing and that's been my career path ever since. Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
65
65
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Founder/Owner
BetMonsta
01.2020 - Current
- Com
- Curacao-licensed iGaming site with unique USP that markets to Canada, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe
- In addition, founded VVIP betting site that hasn't launched yet
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolutions
CEO/Shareholder
01.2001 - 01.2020
- BestBet360.com & jacarandacasino.com
- Bestbet360.com was launched in 2019 as major shareholder
- COVID hit just as business was getting traction in March 2020, and everyone knows how that played out
- Stayed on and incorporated land-based casino (Jacaranda Casino) into online
- There was great success here
- Shares were bought out by remaining shareholders in June 2020.
Singular
Tbilisi
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Time and effort were put into assisting singular.uk develop their solution from, Company was sold for significant ROI to listed entity
- Afterwards, I met original founders of gameinteraction.com, whom I'm still utilising today, and helped them figure out what's required for emerging markets - retail; online; agents; virtuals; payment solutions; low data consumption; and other challenges in emerging markets
CEO/Shareholder
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Bet2Win.world
- Shareholder Bet2Win.world From 2012
- Entire gambling industry, particularly in Africa, started changing and moving towards sophisticated environments
- Tried to find platforms that could understand operations from experienced operator's perspectives
- It was challenging
- Spent many years flying between South Africa, Europe, Poland, & Georgia regarding iGaming software
- Sold to Afribet.ng and Afribet.bet
- Gaming's future was online
- Had to understand the software thoroughly to succeed
- Gained a deep understanding of how platforms are built - was guided by software development leaders
CEO/Shareholder
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Trailblazing, headed to Nigeria in 2010 before there were any "computerised" betting solutions available
- Before internet access was even available to average people in Abuja, Nigeria, opened first retail sports betting outlet
- Increased company revenue through aggressive new market strategies
- Paid USD1,500 per month for 1mbps data speed!
- This is before there were odds feed providers
- All sports odds had to be manually compiled
- Over 1,000 fixtures were printed on Friday nights for weekend bettors
- Company was eventually bought
Shareholder/Bookmaker
International Sport Betting
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Sports betting started exploding in South Africa in 2008, especially in retail sector since internet was not yet readily available, particularly in Africa
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
Licensed Bookmaker/Owner
01.1984 - 01.2010
- Roodepoort; Boksburg; Randburg; Pretoria Tattersalls
- 21 years old - youngest bookmaker in South Africa to be licensed
- Licensed from, (brief break in between)
- Decision-making at CEO level, including HR, marketing, risk management, banking, tax returns, and compliance
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Implemented process improvements to shape organisational culture, optimise procedures to help business evolve and grow
Clerk/Manager, clerk
Les Kourie Jnr Bookmaker
Johannesburg
01.1977 - 01.1984
- Began working as betting clerk in Johannesburg Tattersalls while still in school (, ) well before emergence of computers
- Issued bet slips, handled telephone betting for VIP clients, & reconciled cash and accounts
- Was thereafter assigned most critical job, that of "fielding" all bets in field book - today, this would be equivalent to adding all bets to database, both cash and credit
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
Education
GED -
Marist Bros College
Johannesburg, GP 01.1967 - 01.1979
Skills
Advised on VAT & betting tax at government levelundefined
Timeline
Founder/Owner
BetMonsta
01.2020 - Current
Singular
01.2017 - 01.2019
CEO/Shareholder
01.2012 - 01.2016
CEO/Shareholder
01.2010 - 01.2012
Shareholder/Bookmaker
International Sport Betting
01.2008 - 01.2010
CEO/Shareholder
01.2001 - 01.2020
Licensed Bookmaker/Owner
01.1984 - 01.2010
Clerk/Manager, clerk
Les Kourie Jnr Bookmaker
01.1977 - 01.1984
GED -
Marist Bros College
01.1967 - 01.1979
Accomplishments
- CEO/Managing Director
- CEO/Managing Director
- PROFILE
- As a betting clerk for a friend's father working at racecourses in South Africa, developed a lifelong passion for the gaming industry
- So began a 40-year journey that witnessed many changes in this exciting industry
- By far, the most significant change in the industry can be attributed to the rise of information technology
- As a sports-betting & gaming industry specialist and have a proven track record in combining three key worlds - Betting, IT and Management
- Over the course of nearly 40 years in the gaming industry, have acquired extensive betting experience as an employee, consultant, and owner
- Due to experience as an owner, CEO, and co-developer, am well-versed in marketing, management, and effective business practices
- Currently, am the founder, owner, and chief executive officer of BetMonsta.com (a Curacao-licensed betting site)
- Have had extensive involvement in assisting SARS (South African Revenue Services) in understanding the tax and regulatory issues associated with the iGaming industry, as well as working closely with the regulators in African countries
- As a pioneer in the African betting market, have an in-depth understanding of the complexities of launching betting products in emerging markets
- In addition, have had extensive experience navigating intricate financial and regulatory requirements and logistical challenges to build a successful business
- Having worked in various cultures outside of South Africa has provided valuable insights
- Established a network of valuable contacts because of this
- Have been licensed by multiple Gambling Boards in regulated jurisdictions
- Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career
- Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs
- Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Hobbies
Travel; Cuisine; Gadgetry; Watching Sport; Entertainment
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