Zick Named Ovation VP of Business Development
Ovations Food Services has named Jen Zick as vice president of business development to handle the Western Region of its operations.
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Ovations Promotes Gregosky, Lawrence
Ovations Food Services of Tampa, which provides food and beverages services at more than 135 public venues worldwide, named Steve Gregosky as senior vice president of Client Relations and...
Cantor Is Now CG Technology
Cantor Gaming has announced a new name and a new corporate identity—the sports book and mobile gaming technology company is now CG Technology, or CGT. Meanwhile, CGT President Lee...
Davis Joins Saratoga Casino & Raceway
Brian Davis of JCJ Architecture has joined Saratoga Casino & Raceway in New York State as its director of design and development.
Bally Touted in Investor Report
A report by Zacks Investment Research advises investing in the supplier side of the industry, and singles out slot-maker Bally Technologies as a good buy.
Sands Bethlehem to Add Kid’s Quest
The Sands casino in Bethlehem is adding a Kid’s Quest children’s entertainment center, a combination day care and amusement center.
Chinook Chooses DiTronics
DiTronics Installs Transaction Rewards at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, to extend player’s club features and provide personalized cash access.
Echo Installs Konami CMS
Echo Entertainment Group’s two Queensland venues, Jupiters Hotel & Casino and Treasury Casino & Hotel, have installed Konami’s gaming enterprise management system.
WMS Awarded Patent for ‘My Poker’
WMS Gaming has been awarded a patent for its video poker product which allows personalization of graphics, ergonomic button placement and other features.
NEWave Licensed in Wisconsin
NEWave has been licensed by the state of Wisconsin to sell its myCompliance software suite and other products to the state’s casinos.
Billionaires Bet
A group of billionaires led by hedge fund operator and liberal activist George Soros (l.) have taken positions in Caesars Acquisitions Company, a spinoff from Caesars Entertainment (CZR).
Charges Dropped in Video Poker Glitch
Federal charges of wire and computer fraud against two players who exploited a glitch in the programming of IGT video poker machines have been dropped.
American Gaming Assocation Announces Significant Hires
The American Gaming Association has announced the hiring of important staff members, including a new communications team and
Atlantic Club Demise to Impact Atlantic City
The Atlantic Club Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, after being sold at a bargain-basement price, will close on January 13 after 33 years of continuous operation under various owners....
Adelson Eyes Major Cities for Integrated Resorts
Just weeks after walking away from plans for an integrated resort in Madrid, Sheldon Adelson (l.) is back. The Las Vegas Sands chairman said he’s interested in building integrated...
Matsu Casinos Possible in Five Years
Casinos are coming to Taiwan’s Matsu islands. The question is when. A top government official says five years, but even he admits his time frame is optimistic.
Feds Shut Down Oklahoma Online Tribal Casino
Efforts to legalize tribal online gaming hit a serious roadblock last week when the federal government blocked a website owned by an Oklahoma tribe, which had reached an agreement...
Massachusetts Tribe Wins BIA OK on Compact
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe got approval from the Interior Department on its recent compact with the state of Massachusetts, freeing it to begin pursuit of a state gaming license...
Genting Building UK’s Biggest Casino
Resorts World Birmingham will be Britain’s largest casino when it opens in 2015. The £150 million complex will feature a hotel, retail, restaurants and convention facilities.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
