At Bellota Labs, we’re a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup redefining the online gaming space with ClubWPT Gold—a flagship product from the World Poker Tour. Built on the foundations of game integrity, innovation, and player experience, we are building the next generation of poker entertainment. We are now looking for an experienced Online Poker Room Manager to lead and scale the daily operations of our digital poker room. This is a key role at the intersection of product, marketing, and operations—with the opportunity to shape how thousands of players experience online poker.
Key Responsibilities:
Own Daily Poker Room Operations: Manage the execution of daily ring games and multi-table tournaments, ensuring smooth performance, optimal scheduling, and strong player turnout while minimizing overlays.Drive Player Engagement: Partner closely with CRM and marketing teams to launch compelling promotions, community-building initiatives, and retention strategies that elevate the player experience.Lead Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze player trends and behavior to identify optimization opportunities, manage prize pool guarantees, and mitigate risk to tournament performance.Plan Major Series & Festivals: Collaborate with stakeholders to design, schedule, and launch large-scale online poker festivals that drive excitement and engagement across the platform.Ensure Platform Reliability: Work alongside development and IT teams to proactively address platform issues, implement technical updates, and maintain a seamless in-game experience.Report on Key Metrics: Deliver actionable insights through regular reporting on player activity, game performance, and room health to inform ongoing strategy and innovation.
Experience:
3–5 years of experience managing or operating within an online poker platform or related gaming environment.Deep knowledge of poker, including tournament structures, ring game strategy, and player psychology.Proven ability to analyze data and implement strategies based on player behavior and engagement metrics.Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, engineering, and customer support.Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a player-first mindset.Familiarity with operational metrics such as overlays, GTD balancing, and tournament registration trends.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):
Experience working with online gaming platforms, poker software tools, and CRM systems.Previous background as a professional poker player or industry expert.Understanding of customer acquisition and retention strategies in online gaming.
If you’re passionate about poker and excited to lead a major component of a world-renowned gaming brand, we want to hear from you. Join us at Bellota Labs and help shape the future of competitive online poker.
