About Johann Schembri
With over twenty years of experience in the gaming industry, Johann Schembri stands out as a visionary leader who shaped Malta’s gaming landscape, through a series of investments in the casino, sports betting and most recently the national lottery. A prominent Maltese entrepreneur with a strong track record across multiple gaming segments, reflecting both operational excellence and a commitment to responsible growth. He is the Founder and CEO of IZIGROUP. The Group owns and operates the national lottery of Malta through its subsidiary National Lottery plc and has a majority stake in the Dragonara Casino.
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Founded Pinnacle Gaming Group later rebranded to IZI GROUP, which has since expanded into retail gaming, sports betting via the IZIBET brand, the Dragonara Casino and the National Lottery of Malta
2004
Awarded the Dragonara Casino concession after winning a competitive international tender. Has been operating the Dragonara Casino ever since after successfully being awarded a successive concession in 2021
2010
Under his stewardship, National Lottery plc was granted an exclusive concession to operate the national lottery of Malta, marking the first time that a fully Maltese-owned company has operated the national lottery since privitisation in 2004.
2022
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