Abios, a prominent provider of esports data and odds, has announced the appointment of Rasmus Schmidt Christensen as the new Head of Odds Operations. Schmidt Christensen joins Abios from Danske Spil, bringing extensive experience in both esports and sports betting to this newly established role.
Schmidt Christensen’s career in betting analytics spans nearly eight years at Danske Spil, where he played a crucial role in enhancing the operator’s esports segment. Starting as a sports trader, he progressively took on greater responsibilities, ultimately becoming an Esports Product Specialist. In this position, he collaborated closely with product, marketing, and customer-focused teams to develop a comprehensive esports strategy for Danske Spil. His efforts included integrating customer feedback to ensure the product met market demands and incorporating innovative features such as player propositions early in the product lifecycle.
In his new role at Abios, Schmidt Christensen will leverage his deep understanding of esports and product development to bridge the gap between trading and the company’s automated odds setting. His expertise will be instrumental in creating an optimized end product tailored to the needs and preferences of esports fans.
Schmidt Christensen’s addition to the Abios team highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its position in the esports market, particularly given Denmark’s prominent role as a hub for Counter-Strike enthusiasts.
This strategic appointment is expected to enhance Abios’ capability in providing cutting-edge esports betting solutions, driving growth and innovation within the industry.
Anton Janér, Managing Director of Abios, said: “Esports is a fast-growing segment within online sports betting. For sportsbooks to stay competitive in the area, working with people who truly understand esports is paramount.
“At Abios, we’ve historically been in the fortunate position to attract people with strong esports expertise. Rasmus is no different, having spent significant time at Danske Spil improving their esports vertical. We’re thrilled to have him on board and look forward to seeing him taking our offering to the next level.”
Rasmus Schmidt Christensen, Head of Odds Operations, said: “Having worked in esports for years, I’m thrilled to join the Abios team. As they’re building new and exciting products on top of best-in-class data and modelling, Abios is at a very exciting growth stage. I’m happy to be part of the next step in that journey”.
