MICHAEL METZLER
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Seasoned risk manager, leader, and strategist. Have managed large risk rooms in Las Vegas, Bahamas, and currently operating several US states. As a result, have a unique ability to maximize overall potential and ultimately profits.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Trader
Wynnbet
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - Current
- Develop, execute and monitor the trading strategy and principles of the online sports book product
- Calculate and communicate the risks acceptable for betting activity for selected sports and leagues
- Analyze, Monitor and Manage customer’s risk profile and betting limits
Trading Manager
Caesar's Entertainment/William Hill
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Manage game lines and risk of various sporting events for several different states
- Implemented Openbet systems and training for newly acquired sportsbooks
- Manage future markets and increased handle for several major sports
- Implement house rules and work with state gaming boards
Risk Manager
CG Technology
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2008 - 08.2018
- Frequently managed handle upwards of 20 million on football weekends
- Managed game lines for several Las Vegas casinos as well as futures markets
- Set markets for in running wagers
Race & Sports Director Atlantis Bahamas
CG Technology
Paradise Island, Bahamas
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Helped open new sportsbook at Atlantis by implementing rules, procedures, wagering limits, etc.
- Acted as consultant to operations side of sportsbook
- Averaged 9% hold percentage over two years
- Handled weekly calls to corporate detailing performance
Education
Business
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Comprehensive knowledge of Sports and Rules
- Moved lines in fast paced environment
- Managed Future markets
- Passion for sports data and statistics
- Worked on several US and European betting platforms
- Booked live games "in-running"
- Quick and informed decision making
References
Jeff Davis, Lead Trader – Circa Sports
(702) 902-3972
Rex Beyers Head of Wagering – Playup
(702) 499-0229
Marc Nelson Race & Sports Director – Atlantis (Reno)
(702) 275-4577
Timeline
Senior Trader
Wynnbet
01.2022 - Current
Trading Manager
Caesar's Entertainment/William Hill
08.2018 - 01.2022
Race & Sports Director Atlantis Bahamas
CG Technology
08.2013 - 08.2015
Risk Manager
CG Technology
05.2008 - 08.2018
Business
University of Nevada - Las Vegas