HireStakes Launches to Transform iGaming Talent Acquisition

A new player has entered the talent acquisition space with the official launch of HireStakes, a specialist headhunting and recruitment agency targeting the iGaming, FinTech, Data, and Crypto sectors. The company was founded by industry veterans Stuart Armstrong, Gordon Brown, and Chris Lowden of Nine Twenty, alongside Colin Boyd of Boyd Digital.

Bringing decades of combined experience in recruitment, digital strategy, and commercial growth, the founders have united with a mission to redefine how iGaming organisations attract, engage, and retain high-value talent in an increasingly competitive market.

“We’ve seen first-hand how fast the iGaming landscape is evolving,” said Stuart Armstrong, Co-Founder of HireStakes.

“Our goal is to combine human expertise with smarter recruitment technology to deliver faster, more transparent, and higher-quality hiring processes. It’s about helping our clients stay competitive through talent that truly fits.”

HireStakes aims to offer operators a modernised recruitment experience by pairing advanced tools with a consultative, partnership-driven model. The agency’s approach is designed to give businesses greater control and efficiency in hiring, ensuring alignment across skills, culture, and long-term strategic goals.

“HireStakes represents the next chapter in iGaming recruitment,” added Gordon Brown, Co-Founder.

“We’re bringing together proven industry knowledge and new technology to build meaningful partnerships that deliver real commercial value.”

The agency will operate globally, focusing on key iGaming hubs including Malta, the UK, Asia, Africa, and LATAM, while also supporting remote-first hiring across emerging digital sectors.

HireStakes enters the market seeking to provide operators with a recruitment partner that truly understands the dynamics, pace, and demands of today’s digital gaming ecosystem.