Tyler Amirault is the Co-founder and CEO of HotTakes, a free-to-play social sportsbook that lets users make picks and earn real-money prizes, including cash and bitcoin. The platform is designed for beginners to learn and practice sports betting in a social, gamified environment, with a planned US launch in January 2025.
Before founding HotTakes, Amirault worked as a backend software engineer at Square (now Block), where he honed the technical skills that later enabled him to build a consumer-facing betting product. He studied at the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he served as VP of Innovation for the Ivey FinTech Club, gaining early exposure to financial technology and entrepreneurship.
Amirault is an active participant in the iGaming industry, having spoken at major conferences such as the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) and SBC Summit. His insights on social betting and gamification have been featured in industry media, and he continues to advocate for accessible, low-risk entry points into sports wagering. His Canadian roots and engineering background inform a product strategy that blends entertainment with financial literacy.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| HotTakes | Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer | – present |