Joseph Watkins

President of Gaming Solutions, Worldpay from FIS

Joseph Watkins is the President of Worldpay Gaming Solutions at Worldpay from FIS. A Las Vegas native, Joe is a proud alumnus of UNLV. He has worked in various roles within the industry over the last ten years, and has the unique perspective of a gaming operator, casino marketer, and payments expert. An innovator, Joe frequently collaborates with networks, regulators, and merchants to bring new business models, technology, and markets to bear. Joe champions the modernization of payments in gaming, and believes payments are the new frontier of exceptional guest service and profitability. In addition to his work at Worldpay Gaming Solutions, Joe serves as a Director on the Board of Directors with the American Gaming Association, as Co-Chair of the Payments Committee of the Canadian Gaming Association, and as part of the steering committee of an international DEI network. Joe has been sharing his knowledge across the ecosystem for many years, driving new conversations and strategic projects; and has cemented his position as a strategic leader in this field.