Malta-based Soft2Bet has appointed Max Portelli as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Mr Portelli, who has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Malta, joins Soft2Bet from Entercash Ltd, where he also served as CFO. Previously, he worked as Financial Controller at Alhambra Trading Ltd, Management Accountant with Air Malta, Audit Senior at KPMG Malta and Audit Assistant Manager at KPMG Channel Islands.

He is skilled in management, financial accounting, payroll, external audit, and international financial reporting standards.

Mr Portelli, who will be based in Malta, was quoted by European Gaming news portal as saying: “I’m delighted to be joining Soft2Bet, an acclaimed industry leader with a world class product offering and a strong track record in regulated territories across the globe.

“With promising commercial opportunities lined up for the near future, as well as the impressive succession of product launches and new market entries announced in recent weeks, it’s an exciting time to be a Soft2Bet employee.”

Soft2Bet CEO Boris Chaikin said he has no doubt Mr Portelli will be “a fantastic asset for our company going forward”.

Founded in 2016, Soft2Bet is a casino and sportsbook platform provider with offices in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Serbia and Portugal apart from Malta.