TL;DR

Sportsbook & Esports Manager (iGaming/Esports): Fully owning, operating, and scaling an online crypto casino's sportsbook vertical with an accent on provider integrations, odds strategy, risk monitoring, performance optimisation, and P&L ownership. Focus on defining the product roadmap, evaluating new providers, optimising market coverage, and ensuring system reliability within crypto betting environments.

Location: Global remote

Company

ancient 8 is an online crypto casino focused on its sportsbook and esports vertical.

What you will do

  • Take complete responsibility for the sportsbook and esports product lifecycle and scaling strategy.
  • Lead integration of sportsbook providers, APIs, feeds, and back office systems.
  • Manage API configurations, market setup, and operational workflows.
  • Monitor odds competitiveness, implement risk controls, and structure promotions.
  • Collaborate with marketing on event-driven campaigns and tournament activations.
  • Track and optimise KPIs: Handle, Margin, GGR, NGR, ARPU, Retention, LTV.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of sportsbook operations experience within iGaming.
  • Direct experience launching or scaling sportsbook products at startups or early-stage casinos.
  • Strong understanding of crypto casino ecosystems.
  • Proven experience integrating sportsbook providers from scratch.
  • Deep expertise in risk management, odds structuring, and trading models.
  • Experience owning and managing sportsbook P&L independently.

Culture & Benefits

  • Work From Literally Anywhere.
  • Annual team meetups in vibrant European capitals, tropical islands, and adventure hubs.
  • Home Office Budget for optimal setup.
  • Dedicated Growth Fund for courses, conferences, and skill development (plus unlimited Udemy access).
  • Mental Health Support through Spill.
  • Remote-First, Not Remote-Compromise with a focus on getting things done quickly.

Hiring process

  • Expect feedback within 2 weeks after application submission.