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Meet the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Transforming Casino Gaming in 2025

A new wave of talent is redefining the future of gaming. These 40 leaders under 40 are breaking barriers—and the industry is taking notice.

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Meet the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars Transforming Casino Gaming in 2025

Earlier this week, the Innovation Group and Global Gaming Business (GGB) magazine have announced that the executive is among the honorees of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.

The list highlights leaders in the gaming industry under 40

The list acknowledges the professional contributions of experts and leaders under the age of 40 who bring real change to the global casino gaming vertical.

A distinguished committee of experts is responsible for selecting some of the best leaders with recognizable contributions in the sector.

The committee includes representatives from the leading gaming and hospitality operator, PENN Entertainment, as well as other professionals.

The appearance on the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 reaffirms Vikström's dedication and contributions.

At the same time, the honor is a testament to Vikström's leadership and achievements.

Besides Internet Vikings' boss, the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 recognized other executives.

The list honors Everi's Darryl DeRaedt, as well as FanDuel's Karolina Pelc, among others.

All honorees will be recognized at the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Networking Reception, held in partnership with G2E (Global Gaming Expo).

The exciting event is planned for Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Vikström is excited to be among the honorees on the prestigious list

In a statement, Vikström shared his excitement about the latest recognition.

"I am honored to be included in this list of talented individuals making a bold impact in the casino gaming industry," he revealed.

Finally, Vikström pointed out: "I share this recognition with the entire Internet Vikings team and our leading hosting solutions that support the growth and success of our clients in the iGaming and online sports betting sectors."

Only recently, Internet Vikings secured approval to provide VMware private cloud hosting in Arizona.

The important achievement expanded the company's presence in North America, reaffirming its position as a go-to supplier for the region.

The landmark launch in Arizona followed approval from the state regulator, the Arizona Department of Gaming.

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