1xBet strategic advisor Simon Westbury joins IGT Leaders 2025

A report on 4 February 2026 said Simon Westbury was named in the IGT Leaders 2025 list. The list was put together by the editorial team at iGaming Times.

The report said the pick came from votes by media and industry peers. The editors looked at people whose work shaped the sector.

His role and his reply

As a 1xBet advisor, Westbury helped shape strategy and market position, the release said. His described role included reacting to new technology and changes in market rules.

Westbury thanked the 1xBet team. He said the nod reflected wider teams, organisations and the industry community, not just his own effort.