Alex Smith

Alex Smith is the Chief Legal Officer of Fanatics Betting & Gaming, where he directs the legal, regulatory, compliance, and government affairs strategies for the company's expanding sports betting and iGaming division. In this capacity, he is responsible for all facets of the organization's legal matters, encompassing commercial and corporate legal functions, litigation, employment, multi-state regulatory engagement, corporate governance, risk management, investigations, compliance operations, and responsible gaming initiatives.

Smith joined Fanatics Betting & Gaming in 2021 as Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Compliance. During his tenure, he progressed through various roles, including Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance, and played a pivotal role in the rapid, state-by-state launch of Fanatics Sportsbook across numerous U.S. states.

Before his time at Fanatics, Smith served as the Senior Director of Regulatory and Product Counsel at FanDuel. In this role, he collaborated closely with regulators, policymakers, legal counsel, product teams, and senior leadership to drive the company's growth and establish it as a respected brand in U.S. sports betting. He began his legal career as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in New York.

Smith's work is at the crossroads of gaming, technology, and consumer protection, offering him a distinctive perspective on the future challenges and opportunities within sports betting, iGaming, and prediction markets. He is a veteran of the United States Army, having served as an officer and led troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 2016. Smith currently resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.