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Aristocrat Names New Chairman
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Dr. Ian Blackburne will take over as chairman of Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. effective December 1, replacing the retiring David Simpson.
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Drai Tryst With Wynn Over
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Victor Drai (l.), credited with starting the ultralounge trend when he launched Drai’s Afterhours at the Barbary Coast (now Bill’s Gambling Hall), has parted ways with Steve Wynn and Wynn Resorts where he launched two highly successful nightclubs.
Creighton Steps Down in Detroit
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Lorenzo Creighton has resigned as president of MGM Grand Detroit to take over the helm at Gateway Casinos, a Vancouver-based gaming company, controlled by Australia’s Crown Casinos.
GPI Names CFO
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Gaming Partners International has promoted Gerald Koslow to the position of chief financial officer and treasurer.
Trump Plaza GM Rigot Resigns
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Jim Rigot, a longtime Atlantic City executive will depart in October. His replacement, Trump Marina GM Mark Sachais, will run two casinos.
Karoul Returns to Foxwoods as Marketing VP
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Steve Karoul will be a “a major asset” at Foxwoods, says Bill Sherlock, the president of the Mashantucket Pequots' gaming operations.
Santos Takes Control of Troubled Vegas Casinos
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Casino veteran Anthony F. Santos was given permission by the Nevada Gaming Commission to take control of three downtown Las Vegas casinos.
Long-time MotorCity GM Retires
Sat, Aug 28, 2010
After 11 years with the Detroit casino, COO and general manager Rhonda Cohen retired this month.
New Hollywood Casino Aurora GM
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
Penn National Gaming will replace longtime general manager Patt Medchill with former Philly casino president.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Names CIO
Fri, Aug 27, 2010
The owners of two Onamia, Minnesota casinos brought in IT genius Dwight Terrance as chief innovation officer.