Maksim Afanasev - iGaming Expert 15M

Maksim Afanasev

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Sportsbook Expert
Updated: 08.09.2025

About Expert

Strategic iGaming leader with 14+ years of experience in sportsbook technology, operations, and global market expansion. Currently Director of Sportsbook Services at Sportradar, delivering iGaming platform solutions globally. Expertise in team leadership, product development, UX optimization, CRM strategy, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Maksim is also the founder of Rite.Bet and has held senior leadership roles across Africa, Europe, and CIS markets.

Work History

Founder, Rite.Bet — Mar 2025 – Present
Director of Sportsbook Services, Sportradar — Apr 2021 – Present
Co-CEO, Pulse — Dec 2021 – May 2023
Chief Product Officer, Liga Stavok — Oct 2018 – Mar 2021
Head of Trading, Liga Stavok — Feb 2015 – Oct 2018
Head of Live Trading, Liga Stavok — Jun 2010 – Feb 2015
Manager, Gala Coral Group — Mar 2009 – Feb 2010