Independent Director Since: 2026

Mr. Schiavolin is a recognized leader in gaming markets and omni-channel business development, bringing over 25 years of executive experience and deep M&A expertise to the Board. Over the course of his career, he has built and scaled integrated gaming businesses across land-based and retail operations, online gaming and sports betting. His track record of integrating digital platforms with physical operations and managing complex international businesses provides him with a deep understanding of the industry dynamics, which strengthens the oversight of PENN’s growth strategy, capital allocation and innovation priorities.

Mr. Schiavolin has a MA in Business Administration from the Università di Bologna.

Key Skills and Expertise

• Industry Experience (Gaming, Hospitality, Media): As CEO and Co-Founder of Cogetech, an online gaming and gambling company, Mr. Schiavolin scaled the business and led its merger with Snaitech in 2015, expanding the company’s retail betting network to over 1,600 points of sale.  Under his leadership, Snaitech became Italy’s largest publicly traded gaming and entertainment company, achieving market-leading positions in sports betting, gaming machines and horse racing. He began his career at Cirsa, a multinational casino and gaming machine operator.


• Strategic Planning / M&A: At Snaitech, Mr. Schiavolin delivered durable operating performance and margin expansion. He led the company’s strategic initiatives, including the 2018 merger with Playtech Group, a global gaming technology company operating in more than 17 countries. His experience evaluating transactions, managing integrations, and executing value creation strategies supports effective board oversight of M&A activity. 


• Technology / Digital: Mr. Schiavolin brings extensive experience leading technology‑enabled gaming platforms and omni‑channel growth initiatives. He has overseen the development and expansion of digital-first offerings across online gaming, sports betting and broadcasting, successfully integrating technology with retail operations to build customer loyalty and engagement. 

Career Highlights

• Snaitech S.p.A. – A leading Italian gaming and betting company.
  • CEO (2015-2025)

• Cogetech S.p.A. – An Italian gaming company (acquired by Snaitech in 2015)
  • Co-Founder and CEO (2004-2015)

• Bottega del Caffe – An Italian coffee chain
  • CEO (2000-2003)

• Cirsa – A leading multinational gaming company
  • BU Director (1997-2000)
  • Branch Director (1995-1997)

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