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Casinos Austria Shakes Up Management

Casinos Austria Shakes Up Management

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

At a meeting in December, the supervisory boards of Casinos Austria AG and Casinos Austria International approved the group’s international expansion plans. The first step in this strategic realignment is the reorganization of responsibilities at the board level, which includes the removal as chairman of Karl Stoss (left, at the debut of Mega Millions last year)

Empire Resorts Picks New CEO; Former CEO Objects

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Empire has selected former CFO Joseph D’Amato to fill the CEO position vacated by Joseph Bernstein. D’Amato’s contract expires in 2013. But Bernstein is going quietly.

Former OLG Head Settles for $740K

Former OLG Head Settles for $740K

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Kelly McDougald, ousted from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. in the wake of financial improprieties, says her dismissal was politically motivated.

Corzine Breaks Precedent with ACCVA Nomination

Corzine Breaks Precedent with ACCVA Nomination

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Outgoing New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (l.) names union official to Convention and Visitors Authority. ACCVA board is required to include two casino representatives.

Jacobs Resignation Linked to Ho

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Sudden exit of MGM Mirage exec Gary Jacobs may have been precipitated by regulators in New Jersey, who continue to scrutinize a deal he made with Macau's Pansy Ho.

Billie Named New Miccosukee Leader

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

As parimutuels add Vegas-style slots, Florida tribe's new chairman could usher in new era of Class III gaming at the nation's Miami casino.

Potawatomi Casino Names New Exec

Potawatomi Casino Names New Exec

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Josh Peeples is the most recent selection in a spate of executive announcements at Wisconsin’s Potawatomi Bingo Casino. Peeples has been with the property since 2004.

Tropicana Picks New VP

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Lee Ann Groff-Daudet will head the Tropicana Las Vegas’ entertainment division as the department’s new vice president, replacing former VP Nancy Gregory.

AGA Hires Government Affairs Official

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

Experienced political professional John D. Versaggi has been selected to fill the post of vice president of government affairs for the American Gaming Association.

Spain’s Cirsa Selects Director

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

After the abrupt departure of Albert Puyol, Spain’s Cirsa Group has selected marketing executive Manuel Estany to fill the vacated position of general director of gambling venues.

Police Captain Named to New Jersey CCC

by Staff

Sun, Jan 10, 2010

Edward Fanelle will join New Jersey’s board of gaming commissioners if he passes muster with the state Senate. But some Jersey lawmakers say the 5-person board should be trimmed to save money.

Grand Traverse President Resigns

by Staff

Sat, Jan 09, 2010

After more than three years of serving as president and general manager of the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Grant Channing is stepping down to become the vice president of hotel operations at California’s Pechanga Resort & Casino.