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Lahcene Merzoug

Owner & Chairman · PressEnter Group
Based: Malta
In short

Owner and Chairman of PressEnter Group and a co-owner of NEXT.io, a long-standing iGaming operator executive.

About Lahcene Merzoug

Lahcene Merzoug is the Owner and Chairman of PressEnter Group, the multi-brand operator he led as CEO after its time as Betpoint Group. An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience, he is also a co-owner of the NEXT.io media business.

Current role & focus

Merzoug oversees PressEnter Group as owner and chairman and is active across the iGaming operator and media landscape.

Background & history

Lahcene Merzoug has more than 20 years in the iGaming industry. He was appointed CEO of Betpoint Group, later renamed PressEnter Group, and led a management buyout of the multi-brand operator, becoming its Owner and Chairman. He is also a co-owner of the NEXT.io media business and serves on industry advisory boards.

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Owner and Chairman of PressEnter Group and a co-owner of NEXT.io, a long-standing iGaming operator executive.

Lahcene Merzoug is Owner & Chairman at PressEnter Group.

Lahcene Merzoug works in the Operators sector, with a EMEA focus.

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