Avanti Studios Appoints Former Evolution Executive Steven Tabone as Commercial Director

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on July 21, 2026
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Executive portrait of Steven Tabone, Commercial Director at Avanti Studios.
Key Takeaways
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Executive Hire — Steven Tabone, former Head of Region at Evolution, joins Avanti Studios as Commercial Director
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Core Responsibilities — Tabone will oversee commercial function scaling, operator and aggregator partnerships, and global go-to-market execution

Motion-Capture Live Casino Supplier Accelerates Global Growth Following Market Expansion in Spain and Brazil

Next-generation live casino provider Avanti Studios has appointed Steven Tabone as its new Commercial Director. The strategic leadership hire comes as the company continues to scale its commercial operations and expand its international presence.

Tabone joins Avanti following a two-year tenure as Head of Region at Evolution, where he led commercial strategy, sales, and account management for top-tier online gaming operators. In his new role at Avanti Studios, he will oversee global commercial strategy, scalable go-to-market execution, and B2B partner acquisition across tier-1 operators and aggregators.

Strategic Focus & Market Footprint

Avanti Studios differentiates its live casino offering by combining real-time cloud-based streaming with advanced motion capture technology. The technology provider has recently increased its footprint in key regulated markets, securing strategic partnerships with major global brands including Entain and bet365 across Spain and Brazil.

Executive Track Record & Leadership Mandate

The table below outlines Tabone’s background and key operational mandates in his new commercial role:

Mandate AreaPrior Experience (Evolution)Operational Mandate at Avanti Studios
Commercial StrategyHead of Region managing sales and tier-1 operator accounts.Scaling B2B commercial operations and global market penetration.
PartnershipsDrove revenue growth and strategic operator relationships.Building long-term distribution networks with operators and aggregators.
Market ExpansionIdentified regional business growth opportunities.Executing go-to-market strategies following expansions in Spain and Brazil.

Executive Perspectives: Shaping Next-Generation Live Casino

Steven Tabone, Commercial Director at Avanti Studios, expressed enthusiasm about the supplier’s disruptive technology and market potential:

“I firmly believe Avanti is the most exciting thing to have happened to the iGaming industry for a very long time, so I’m obviously delighted to be joining as Commercial Director during what is undoubtedly a pivotal period for the company.

“What drew me to Avanti is having the chance to build something genuinely different. The team has a clear vision that will disrupt the industry with its innovation and quality, and as an operator, you can either jump on the train with us or be left standing at the station. Being able to shape that journey from the very beginning is a huge opportunity, and one that I’m really looking forward to.”

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Steven Tabone, Commercial Director at Avanti Studios · Official Body Primary
"What drew me to Avanti is having the chance to build something genuinely different. The team has a clear vision that will disrupt the industry with its innovation and quality, and as an operator, you can either jump on the train with us or be left standing at the station. Being able to shape that journey from the very beginning is a huge opportunity, and one that I’m really looking forward to.”
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