British executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years in digital gaming, online bingo, and real-money gaming platforms.
Simon Mark Collins is a British executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in digital ventures, online bingo, and real-money gaming platforms.
Having co-founded Cashcade in 2000 — the bingo business that spawned Foxy Bingo and was acquired by PartyGaming for up to £96 million in 2009 — Simon has spent his career at the intersection of product, technology, and capital allocation in the gaming sector.
Today he focuses on investment, advisory, and board leadership across a portfolio of gaming and betting ventures, with a particular interest in mobile-first content and platform innovation.
Launched with Patrick Southon and Michael Buckley, building Cashcade into one of the UK's leading online bingo businesses from the ground up.
Launched Foxy Bingo as Cashcade's flagship brand — grew into one of the most recognised names in UK online bingo.
PartyGaming acquired Cashcade for an initial £71.9M with potential £24M earnout. Generated £44.9M net revenue and £12.2M EBITDA in the prior year.
Established Gaming Realms as CCO, focused on mobile-first real-money gaming content including the Slingo brand. Listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Gaming Realms sold its B2C subsidiary Bear Group to River iGaming for £11.5M, realising significant value from the mobile gaming business.