Lipparelli Elected Chair of ICRG
Mark Lipparelli (l.), former head of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, has been elected as the next chairman of the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
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888 CEO Quits, Shares Plunge Amid Money Laundering Probe
Itai Pazner (l.), CEO of online gaming giant 888, resigned from his position as the company’s shares plunged after an internal review found deficiencies in the operator’s anti-money laundering...
Hall, Purohit Named Chairman, Vice Chairman of IGSA for 2023
The International Gaming Standards Association has announced its 2023 board of directors, highlighted by the appointments of AXES.ai CEO Earle G. Hall (l.) as chairman and Aristocrat Global VP...
Australia’s BetMakers Makes Changes at the Top
Making a change at the top is one thing. But making three is a whole different ball game. Mark Davey (l.) is now executive chairman and president, Todd Buckingham...
eCOGRA Names Mark Brooker Chairman
Industry veteran Mark Brooker (l.) has been appointed chairman of eCOGRA, succeeding Matthew Peacock. Brooker previously held executive-level roles at Betfair Group and William Hill.
Johnson Named Arizona Gaming Regulator
Last week, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs named attorney Jackie Johnson (l.) as the state’s gaming regulator. Johnson has served as legal counsel for a number of tribes.
AGS Appoints Industry Veteran and Lead Independent Director Adam Chibib as Chairman of the Board
With the withdrawal of Blackstone as its primary shareholder, AGS has named Adam Chibib as chairman of the board, replacing David Sambur who had represented Blackstone on the board....
Hoenig Resigns as NIGC General Counsel
Michael Hoenig has resigned as general counsel for the National Indian Gaming Commission, after 16 total years with the agency. Hoenig will accept a similar role with the San...
Nevada Resort Association Announces Board of Directors
Wynn Resorts Executive Vice President and General Counsel Ellen Whittemore was reelected as chairwoman of the Nevada Resorts Association for 2023-2024. Mirage Las Vegas and the Palms Casino Resort...
888 Finance Chief Dafna Stepping Down
Yarif Dafna (l.), finance chief of betting giant 888, will resign following publication of full-year results at the end of March, after a decline in 888’s online sales revenue.
Grant Johnson Suing Esports Entertainment Group
Grant Johnson (l.), who was ousted recently as CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, is suing his former employer for breach of contract and wrongful termination.
AGEM Appoints New Slate of Officers
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has elected a new round of officers. Among them is Light & Wonder’s Bob Parente (l.), who was elected president.
Adrian Montoya Named GM of Resort Ops for Sandia
Longtime hospitality executive Adrian Montoya (l.) has joined Sandia Resort & Casino as general manager of resort operations.
Veteran Exec Bruce Band to Head Massachusetts Sports Wagering
Bruce Band (pictured to the right), a veteran of more than eight years with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, moved up to lead the sports wagering bureau. Band worked for...
Ben Koff Appointed GM, COO of Mount Airy Casino Resort
Ben Koff Appointed GM, COO of Mount Airy Casino Resort
Matthew Muscat Named CFO of Videoslots
Longtime finance veteran Matthew Muscat (l.) has been promoted to chief financial officer for Videoslots. Muscat first joined the company as head of finance, and also served as finance...
Brett Mufson Named President and CEO of Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Ahead of its long-awaited launch later this year, Fontainebleau Las Vegas has named Brett Mufson (l.) as its president and CEO. Mufson was instrumental in the company’s re-acquisition of...
Kirk Hendrick Appointed as NGCB Chair
Kirk Hendrick (l.), an attorney with decades of gaming and sports-related legal experience, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board by recently elected...
Brett Abarbanel Named Executive Director of UNLV International Gaming Institute
UNLV’s longtime gaming research director brings nearly 20 years of advisory and leadership experience in transition to lead role at the university’s International Gaming Institute
Chun Named Paradise Entertainment Co-Chair
Jay Chun, chairman of Paradise Entertainment Ltd., will now serve as co-chairman of the firm along with Zhang Jianjun, reportedly an investment banking and asset manager.
