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Brian Sapp (l.), a 20-year veteran of data-driven marketing and live operations within the mobile industry, was named chief marketing officer at the online casino and sports betting company...
Former Atlantic City Sheriff To Lead Development Authority
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named former two-term Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler to lead the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the first local to hold the position and the...
Jason Walbridge Named CEO of SkyCity
Industry veteran Jason Walbridge (l.) has been appointed as the next CEO of SkyCity Entertainment.
Kirkland Joins Chicken Ranch Casino as Sales Manager
Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, California has announced that Katie Kirkland has joined the team as group sales manager. The property’s new resort hotel will open this summer.
Grainne Hurst Named CEO of UK’s Betting and Gaming Council
Grainne Hurst (l.) is the newly appointed chief executive officer for the U.K. Betting and Gaming Council. The new executive has committed to protecting consumers and fighting for safer...
Brian Chang Appointed Permanent CFO of GAN
Brian Chang has been appointed as the permanent CFO of GAN Limited. Chang will lead the company’s financial division through its planned merger with Sega Sammy Creation.
Cordish Executive Named to GGW Board
Cordish Gaming Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Trout has been named to the board of directors of Global Gaming Women for a term lasting through 2026.
Rytterstrom Named President of Borgata
The Borgata has elevated Niklas Rytterstrom (l.) to the position of president and chief operating officer, succeeding Travis Lunn, who recently returned to Luxor in Las Vegas.
NIGC Announces Two Appointments
Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed two to the three-person National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) as associate members. They are Sharon Avery and Jeannie Hovland.
Paradise Co. Appoints Co-CEOs
South Korean casino operator Paradise Co. has announced it now has two chief executive officers: current CEO Choi Sunguk and newly appointed co-CEO Choi Jong-hwan.
Saipan Operator Retains Executive Director
Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has reappointed Chen Feng as executive director, with a term that began March 24. The operator is nearing a settlement to surrender its...
Jamul Casino Names Charles Daniels IT Chief
Charles Daniel has been named vice president of information technology for Jamul Casino (l.). Daniel brings a wealth of IT experience with him to the San Diego County casino....
McPherson Named Permanent CIO of SkyCity
Veteran executive Andrew McPherson (l.) has been named as the permanent chief information officer at SkyCity after first being brought in on an interim basis.
Mike Larragueta Appointed CEO of RSCVA
Mike Larragueta (l.) has been confirmed as the new CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, after an extended search process that left him as the sole candidate...
IGT Makes Executive Changes
IGT’s Marco Drago will step down as a non-executive director, to be replaced by his son, Enrico Drago, in that role on the board, while Gil Rotem is elevated...
BMM Testlabs Promotes Elizabeth Orola
BMM Testlabs has promoted service delivery and operations veteran Elizabeth Orola (l.) to vice president of land-based global professional service delivery.
New Steve Wynn Biopic in the Works
Steve Wynn (l.), the crestfallen casino mogul who was ousted from his namesake company in 2018 due to widespread sexual harassment allegations, will be the subject of a new...
Ari Glazer Appointed CFO of Mohegan
Finance veteran Ari Glazer (l.) has been named chief financial officer of Mohegan after two decades at Citigroup.
KSA Has a New Chairman: Michel Groothuizen
Michel Groothuizen (l.), who conceived of and ultimately passed legislation creating Kansspelautoriteit (KSA,) the Dutch gaming regulator, has been named chairman. He replaces René Jansen, who served six years.
The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan
The loss of John English (l.) in February shocked the gaming industry like few others. English was a trailblazer in the legal sports betting field and introduced mobile wagering...