EveryMatrix Welcomes Nikolina Gabelica as New Head of Lottery

EveryMatrix has announced the appointment of Nikolina Gabelica as the Head of Lottery. In this role, Gabelica will oversee the commercial and product strategy for World Lottery (WLA) and European Lottery Association businesses globally. This move is part of EveryMatrix’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position in the lottery sector, building on its successful collaborations with major organizations like the Hungarian National Lottery (SZRT) and Veikkaus.

Gabelica brings to EveryMatrix over two decades of extensive experience in the lottery sector. Her illustrious career includes several high-profile positions at the Croatian Lottery, Hrvatska Lutrija. Her roles there encompassed Head of iGaming, Deputy Director for Lottery Games, Online & Betting, and, most recently, Director of Business Development & Marketing. Additionally, Gabelica has contributed significantly to the industry through her position as the Executive Chair of the Working Group for Marketing & Communications for The European Lotteries.

Her appointment at EveryMatrix signals a significant step in the company’s efforts to enhance its lottery division, leveraging Gabelica’s vast experience and expertise in the field. With her at the helm, EveryMatrix is poised to advance its services and expand its reach in the global lottery market, further cementing its status as a key player in the igaming industry.

Ebbe Groes, Group CEO, EveryMatrix, said: “Nikolina is hugely respected in the lottery world with vast experience in the retail and digital requirements lotteries have today.

“These businesses are having to continually adapt to new technologies and cater to a new generation of customers who are looking for instant entertainment across both classic lottery and online-mobile products.

“We work with some of the most progressive WLA-members today with a proven track record of delivering game-changing technologies that are taking these organisations to new heights. I’d like to wish Niki well as we strive to expand our reach even further in the lottery space.”

Nikolina Gabelica, Head of Lottery, EveryMatrix, said: “I’m grateful for the warm welcome extended by the fantastic team here. My 20+ years of lottery and gaming experience fits perfectly with EveryMatrix, offering a diverse perspective that I will use to focus on strategies for both existing and new WLA member organisations and lottery clients.

“EveryMatrix’s modular, API-driven solutions are ideal for global lotteries looking to launch or expand their digital presence and I’m looking forward to meeting customers at ICE 2024.”