Cory Roberts is Chief Operating Officer and Publisher of CDC Gaming, a B2B news and analysis brand serving the gambling industry across the Americas, and part of Complete Media Group. He joined CDC Gaming in early 2013 as a web developer and tech specialist, helping bring numerous projects to life including a total website redesign, the rebranding from CDC Gaming Reports, the Gaming Events Calendar, the afternoon "Last Call" e-newsletter, and special "From the Floor" e-newsletters. He also helped organize and expand CDC’s specialty reports into the Focus series, including iGaming Focus, Focus on Asia, and Focus on Partners.
In 2016, Roberts was named to the 2017 class of the gaming industry’s “40 under 40” by Global Gaming Business Magazine. He was named Publisher of CDC Gaming in 2020 and promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Publisher effective January 1, 2026. His leadership continues to drive innovation in B2B gambling industry media.
Roberts graduated from Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Institute of Music in 2012 with a Bachelor of Music. He is also a professional music teacher and web designer, skills that complement his technical and editorial work in the gaming industry.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CDC Gaming Reports | Web Developer and Tech Specialist | 2013-01-01 – 2019-01-01 |
| CDC Gaming Reports | Publisher | 2020-01-01 – 2025-01-01 |
| Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) | COO and CTO | – present |
| CDC Gaming Reports | Chief Operating Officer and Publisher | – present |