Scientific Games Taps Former InBev Data Chief to Lead AI, Analytics Push
Event summary
- Ovie Doro appointed Senior VP of Data, Analytics & AI at Scientific Games on February 2, 2026.
- Doro previously led data science teams at AB InBev, Walmart, and Jet.com.
- He will expand SG Analytics to drive lottery product innovation and performance.
- Doro reports to Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer Carrie Galvin.
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and Master's in Applied Mathematics from KTH.
The big picture
Scientific Games' hire underscores the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in the lottery industry. As traditional gaming companies face digital disruption, advanced analytics and AI are becoming key differentiators. Doro's background in consumer behavior and scalable analytics platforms suggests Scientific Games is positioning itself to lead in lottery innovation, particularly in the rapidly evolving iLottery space.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How quickly Scientific Games can operationalize Doro's AI expertise to enhance lottery product development.
- Cross-Channel Optimization
- Whether Doro can successfully bridge retail and digital lottery experiences through data-driven personalization.
- Scalability
- The pace at which SG Analytics can scale its capabilities to support Scientific Games' global lottery operations.
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