Carsten Koerl didn’t chase headlines. He built infrastructure.
While most iGaming CEOs were throwing money at user acquisition, Koerl was focused on what really drives this industry: data, delivery speed, and reliability. As the founder and CEO of Sportradar, he turned a backend service into one of the most important companies in global betting.
Sportradar doesn’t make splashy casino games. It doesn’t operate a sportsbook. What it does is power hundreds of iGaming and sports betting brands with real-time data, odds feeds, risk management tools, and integrity services.
Koerl saw early that data wasn’t just a feature it was the foundation. From in-play betting to micro markets and player props, the modern iGaming experience doesn’t work without a robust, lightning-fast data backbone.
And he didn’t just scale it he globalized it. Under Koerl, Sportradar became the go-to provider for top-tier leagues, sportsbooks, and regulators. He built partnerships that bridged traditional sports and next-gen betting, helping iGaming evolve from guesswork into precision play.
Carsten Koerl isn’t just a tech CEO. He’s the guy holding up the entire iGaming structure and doing it so quietly that most players have no idea who he is.
But the industry knows. And that’s why he’s one of the most powerful people in iGaming today.
