Dr Mark Yoseloff， the former Chairman and CEO of Shuffle Master， has joined Light & Wonder as a consultant.

In the role， Yoseloff is expected to ‘contribute strategic initiatives to propel growth for the Global table games business’ at the company. Additionally， he will also play a part in the game design across Light & Wonder’s platforms – with a focus on felt-based table games， electronic table games and cross-platform content.

Mike McKiski， SVP of Global Table Games at Light & Wonder，Online Casino Games for Real Money said of the deal: “We are delighted to welcome Mark Yoseloff to Light & Wonder. Mark’s exceptional track record and insights will be instrumental in steering our strategic initiatives and reinforce our commitment to delivering an elevated player experience.”

Meanwhile， Yoseloff added: “I have been impressed by Light & Wonder’s management team and am thrilled to work with the team and contribute to the Company’s legacy of innovation within the gaming industry and the shuffler and utility space.

“Light & Wonder is continuously investing in innovations to enhance the player experience， and I’m looking forward to building on the foundation of current success to deliver groundbreaking solutions.”

The first game created by Yoseloff will debut at G2E in Las Vegas next week， titled 'Diamond Milions.' 

Dr. Yoseloff took Shuffle Master from a small start-up and made it into a business valued at over $1bn; furthermore， he also currently serves as the Principal of Disruptive Gaming Technologies.