LAS VEGAS (Feb. 24) – Digital payments leader Koin announced the appointment of Patrick Schmit as vice president of product integration and business development. In this new role, Schmit will leverage his extensive gaming industry experience to drive the company’s product integration strategies and expand its market presence.
“Patrick’s deep understanding of casino technologies and proven track record in the gaming sector makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” said Koin President Gary Larkin. “His experience in driving the adoption of innovative payment solutions and gaming technologies aligns perfectly with our strategic vision.”
Schmit brings more than 20 years of gaming industry expertise to Koin. Most recently, he served as the owner of Highbrow Consulting in Las Vegas, where he specialized in casino technologies, including cashless networks and operational improvements.
His extensive background includes leadership roles at several major gaming technology companies, including Aristocrat Technologies, where he managed casino information systems and slot machine sales across the western United States. Schmit also held key sales and marketing positions at Aruze Gaming, Konami Gaming, and Bally Technologies, consistently achieving top revenue production and building strong relationships throughout both tribal and commercial gaming sectors.
Schmit earned a degree in marketing from the University of Iowa and has established himself as a leader in gaming technology integration and business development, with particular expertise in cashless solutions, regulatory compliance, and customer relations.
About Koin
Koin is an advanced entertainment and lifestyle payment solution specifically designed to meet the demands of the highly regulated retail and online gaming markets. Founded in 2021 by Gary Ellis and Gary Larkin, Koin is guided by a talented leadership team with extensive experience in global gaming and payments. As a long-term partner of Euronet Worldwide, Inc., Koin leverages the resources of one of the world’s leading providers of advanced payment technologies. Koin offers clients a complete, fully integrated payment ecosystem that delivers unprecedented cost efficiencies while providing end users with seamless, fully portable digital solutions to pay, play, or buy anywhere, anytime. Koin is transforming the way the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment industries approach cashless payments. For more information, visit koinpayments.com.
