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Codere America COO Steps Down
Sun, May 13, 2012
Vicente Di Loreto has retired from his position as chief operating officer of Codere America to pursue opportunities to manage, acquire or develop gaming venues across Latin America.
Vol. 10 • No. 19 • May 14, 2012 - Print This Issue
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Carter Named Mississippi Gaming Commissioner
Sun, May 13, 2012
Wallace W. (Wally) Carter recently was appointed to the Mississippi Gaming Commission. He will take the seat of Jerry St. Pe whose term will expire September 30. Carter is corporate senior vice president of Waste Pro USA.
Promotions Made at Downstream Casino Resort
Sun, May 13, 2012
Oklahoma’s Downstream Casino Resort has appointed Shawn Carlson to director of marketing and Jeffery Pletcher as new player development manager. Day-one employee Jerri Montgomery (l.) has been promoted to director of purchasing.
Chavez-Muñoz Named Hard Rock Casino Manager
Sun, May 13, 2012
Jess Jorge Chavez-Muñoz recently was hired as casino general manager at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. He brings more than 30 years of international casino experience to his new position.
Innovative Technology Adds Two Appointments
Sun, May 13, 2012
Jordi Andres, senior business development manager, retail & kiosk, for innovative technology will now be in charge of the company’s sales in Spain, Portugal and the Middle East. The firm also named Andy Bassam as senior support engineer, retail & kiosk.
Primm Hires Table, Slot Directors
Sun, May 13, 2012
Nevada’s Primm Valley Casino has added James McClelland and Tarek Cluff to its gaming team.
Pennsylvania Appoints Enforcement Chief
Sun, May 13, 2012
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has appointed law enforcement veteran Paul Maruo to head the board’s Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement.
Rodio Appointed CEO for Tropicana Entertainment Inc.
Sun, May 13, 2012
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. has named Tony Rodio its new chief executive officer. Rodio has also been chosen as company director by board leader Carl Icahn. Though he will continue to run Tropicana’s Atlantic City casino, Rodio’s expanded job duties may have him leaving the Shore town in the near future.
New Chief for Aristocrat Americas
Sun, May 13, 2012
Atul Bali, former CEO of the XEN Group, will join Aristocrat Americas as president effective June 30, succeeding Nick Khin, who will step down after four years.
Scarlet Robinson Joins The Innovation Group iGaming Practice
Mon, May 07, 2012
The Innovation Group has expanded its reach into iGaming by signing Scarlet Robinson as director of interactive services, Robinson will help oversee the opening of the Innovation Group's new office in Las Vegas,, and will provide a wide range of technical counsel and representation for the Innovation Group's expanding list of iGaming advisory assignments.
Nevada Gaming Board Names Division Heads
Sun, May 06, 2012
Jim Barbee, Brian Duffrin and Shirley Springer assume new roles in technology, administration and auditing.
Alamo Re-ups for Nevada Gaming Commission
Sun, May 06, 2012
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval taps Las Vegas physician Tony Alamo for a second term on the state gaming commission.
NEWave Names Customer Advocate
Sun, May 06, 2012
Software supplier and consultant NEWave has named cage/credit and training expert Karen Slak as the company’s new customer advocate.
MGM Builds China Executive Team
Sun, May 06, 2012
As the new senior resident director for Greater China, former corporate strategist William Scott will oversee one of casino giant MGM Resort’s most promising growth stories—luxury resort hotels in Mainland China.
MacDonald Named Chief Casino Officer for LV Sands
Sun, May 06, 2012
Andrew MacDonald, the top casino executive at Marina Bay Sands, has been promoted to overseeing all the gaming operations for parent company Las Vegas Sands.
GLI España Names Technical Manager
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
GLI Europe has named Spanish gaming market expert David Jimenez as technical manager of GLI España.
Bedore to Run Westin Casuarina
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
An expert in distressed casino properties will run gaming operations at the off-Strip property, formerly the Maxim Hotel.
Cantor Names COO/CFO
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Cantor Gaming has named Cosmopolitan executive Jeff Burge as the company’s new chief operating officer and chief financial officer.
Scarlet Robinson Joins Innovation Group’s iGaming
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
The Innovation Group recently named Scarlet Robinson director of Interactive Services for its iGaming practice. Robinson brings 15 years of experience in enterprise software development to her new position.
‘Blazing 7s’ Inventor Manz Dies in Accident
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Bob Manz, one of the legends of the slot machine industry who made his name with the predecessors of Bally Technologies, has died in an auto accident.
AC Slots Names President
Sat, Apr 28, 2012
Jason Seelig has been named president of AC Slots, succeeding his father, company founder and CEO Mac Seelig, in day-to-day operations.
GTECH Names CTO
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
GTECH Corporation announced that longtime executive Matthew Whalen has been promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer.
Louisiana GM Embraces Change
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Jim Rigot, general manager of Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge in Louisiana doesn’t worry about things he can’t control, like new casinos coming into his market. He’s planning to add more social networking to the casino’s marketing mix.
Winkler Reaches Agreement With NeWAVE
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
G.H.I. Solutions founder Claudia Winkler has ended her term as senior vice president of NEWave to return to G.H.I. full-time, but will continue to work with NEWave in a consulting role.
JW Marriott Las Vegas Announces Hires
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa recently announced Nicole Mehlhaff was named catering sales manager, Dale Hambleton was named director of slot operations and Sam Garritano was named director of table games.
McDowell Elected to Board of Directors at Isle of Capri
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
Gaming veteran Virginia McDowell, president and CEO of Isle of Capri Casinos, has been elected to the company’s board of directors.
TransAct Strengthens South American Team
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
TransAct Technologies has appointed Louis Kelly director of sales for the Americas, and has named Diego Mejia technical sales engineer for North and South America.
Starr Named CEO at Little Creek
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Michael Starr recently was named chief executive at Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, Washington. Starr has been associated with Primm Valley Casino Resorts, Fontainebleau Resorts and the Mandalay Resort Group.
Grand Sierra Names GM
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
Reno’s Grand Sierra resort has named gaming operations veteran Steve Wolstenholme as the resort’s new general manager.
Hickox Named GM at Holiday Inn Macau
Fri, Apr 13, 2012
New Sands China property appoints Troy Hickox, an executive at the Venetian Macao to lead the new Holiday Inn property that is part of the newly opened Sands Cotai Central.
Atlantic City Alliance Announces Executive Team
Sun, Apr 08, 2012
Three new members have been added to the Atlantic City Alliance, the not-for-profit agency in charge of the city’s marketing strategy. Jeff Guaracino, Judi Ludovico and Christine Spencer have been added to the core team as the ACA begins its new marketing campaign.
Missouri Gaming Association Announces Officers
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
The Missouri Gaming Association’s recently released 2011 annual report indicates the Missouri gaming industry generated $493 million in gaming tax revenues for the state last year. In addition, the association announced its new officers and board members.
888 Names Permanent CEO
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Brian Mattingley, who has served as interim CEO of online gaming operator 888 for nearly a year, has been named as the permanent chief executive.
Spielo Expands Asian Sales Team
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Spielo International has expanded its sales groups for both games and systems in the Asia-Pacific region. Maria Garcia (l.) has been named director for Asia.
GLI Australia Names Technical Manager
Sat, Mar 31, 2012
Gaming Laboratories International has named Alojz Zdjelar as technical manager of its lab in Sydney, Australia.
Choudhry Out at Cosmo
Sun, Mar 25, 2012
The director of entertainment and special events at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas will depart the luxury resort effective April 9. No explanation has been forthcoming.
DeRosa Tapped as GMA Senior Consultant
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
The gaming expert, with more than three decades in the industry, has been employed by Resorts International, Hilton and Trump Entertainment.
Gaughan Rules at Rampart
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
A third-generation member of the famous Gaughan casino family will take the helm at the 50,000-square-foot Rampart Casino in Las Vegas.
Agua Caliente Chairman Richard Milanovich Dies
Sat, Mar 17, 2012
Richard Milanovich was one of the pioneers in the development of Indian gaming in California and the United States. The chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for more than 30 years, he died last week of cancer at age 69, stirring up much emotion and reflection in Indian Country.
JPM Names Paul Bursnell COO
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
U.K.-based AWP supplier JPM has named Paul Bursnell to be the company’s COO. Coming from Inspired Gaming Group, Bursnell will assist JPM as it attempts to consolidate its position in the global AWP market.
Potawatomi Names Skindzelewski PR Director
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee recently named Kelly Skindzelewski public relations director. She had been public affairs manager at the casino since 2007.
Morgan Leaves Louisiana Gaming Board
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Dane Morgan recently quit his post as chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to take a job at the state Department of Agriculture and Forestry. He was named gaming board chair in July 2009.
Konami Promotes Eduardo Aching to VP International Sales
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Konami’s new vice president of international sales is Eduardo Aching. This is the second promotion for Aching since joining Konami in 2008.
GSA Elects New Board
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
The Gaming Standards Association has elected a new board of directors, including IGT executive Adrian Marcu as chairman and Bally executive Walt Eisele as vice chairman.
Gaughan GM at Marriott Resort
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Casino industry veteran Michael Gaughan Jr. will take the helm at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa and Rampart Casino.
Tamburelli Named Presque Isle GM
Sat, Mar 10, 2012
Michael Tamburelli recently was named general manager at Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Pennsylvania. He served in various positions with Isle of Capri Casinos for 14 years.
New Names at U.K. Gambling Commission
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
The U.K. Gambling Commission has added three new experts to its staff. The commission is looking to add to its in-house knowledge and improve its relationships with similar external bodies.
Aaron Gomes Considered as New CEO at Resorts Casino Hotel
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
With the passing of Resorts president Dennis Gomes, his son Aaron could become CEO of the Atlantic City property. But does the 29-year old executive have enough experience to run a major casino, or will partner Morris Bailey chose another gaming expert to take charge?
Caesars’ Loveman Appointed to President’s Export Council
Sun, Mar 04, 2012
Gary Loveman, chairman, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, has been appointed to president Obama’s Export Council, which advises the White House on strategies to bolster U.S. exports.
Chan Named Sole COO of Melco Crown
Sat, Mar 03, 2012
An arrangement that shared the role of chief operating officer of the facility owned by Melco Crown in Macau ended last week with the appointment of Ying Tat (Ted) Chan as the sole COO. He oversees Altira and the City of Dreams casinos and the Mocha Clubs slot parlors.