Mark Hemmerle
Job Title: Chief Legal Officer
Organization: KOIN
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Mark Hemmerle brings over 20 years of experience to the gaming industry, with a distinguished career spanning casino operations and the integration of complex payment systems. He began his career managing casino operations as General Counsel, Assistant General Manager, and General Manager for two Hyatt Hotels Gaming Management Group properties, including the flagship Grand Victoria Casino near Chicago. Mark also played a key role in launching and managing both the temporary and permanent casinos for Indiana Live! Casino in Shelbyville, Indiana. In 2014, Mark joined Worldpay (formerly Vantiv Gaming Solutions), where he was pivotal in developing payment solutions for lawful gaming and gambling transactions, including casino and sports wagering, internet and card-present lottery sales, advance deposit wagering, skill-based gaming, and various sweepstakes and social gaming models. Mark serves on the Board of Trustees for the International Association of Gaming Advisors, where he contributes to the exchange of best practices and the exploration of industry developments in legal, compliance, and operational areas. Since December 2023, Mark has been the Chief Legal Officer at Koin and Markertrax where he continues to leverage his extensive expertise to advance the company’s innovative solutions in the gaming sector.