Konami’s Lazcano Honored with Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award
Tashina Lazcano (l.), a marketing leader recognized for dedication to the advancement of women in gaming, has been named for a Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award. ...
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Koin, Marker Trax Add Salce, Wiedemer
Marker Trax and Koin have appointed Sean Salce (l.) as vice president of business development, eastern region and Mark Wiedemer (r.) as senior director of business development.
Aruze Promotes Allison, Hires Mark Hettinger
Aruze Gaming Global has promoted Kelcey Allison (l.) to the post of global chief operating officer, and has named Mark Hettinger as the company’s new general counsel.
Betfred COO Mark Stebbings Steps Down
Mark Stebbings (l.), chief operating officer of U.K.-based sports betting giant Betfred, has stepped down from his post after almost 30 years with the company.
Brown Steps Down Early from GiG
Gaming Innovation Group CEO Richard Brown (l.) stepped down from his position September 18, instead of staying until the end of the year as previously announced.
Aristocrat Names Superna Kalle Head of Strategy, Content
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has appointed Superna Kalle (l.) as chief strategy and content officer, reporting directly to CEO Trevor Croker.
U.K.’s Betfred Taps Kresimir Spajic as CEO of U.S. Division
Betfred is among the others when it comes to its U.S. ranking as a sportsbook. To change the fortunes the U.K.-based firm has hired veteran gaming exec Kresimir Spajic...
Bacta Confirms National Council, Completes Restructuring
The U.K. amusement and gaming machine association Bacta has completed its restructuring. It elected a new 11-member national council and new President John Bollom (l.). Bollom proposed the restructuring...
South Korea Casino Hires Chen Si As President
Mohegan INSPIRE in Incheon, South Korea named Chen Si (l.) as president and Wade Howk as chief operating officer. The $5 billion integrated luxury resort will open later this...
Allwyn Finalizes U.K. Lottery Leadership Team
Allwyn Group announced the finalization of the new leadership team that will assume operation of the U.K.’s Fourth National Lottery beginning in February 2024.
Kentucky Hires 10 New Regulators with No Gaming Experience
The 10 new Kentucky gaming regulators have plenty of experience, just not in gaming. Not a single one comes from a gaming background. No matter— Governor Andy Beshear (l.)...
Sibella Ousted as CEO at Resorts World Las Vegas
Scott Sibella (l.), the first CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, was removed last week. He was replaced by CFO Peter LaVoie.
Sky River Announces Slew of Executive Appointments
Sky River Casino (l.) has appointed four new executives—Michael Facenda is president, Matthew Morgan has been named senior vice president and assistant general manager, Clay Crawford as chief financial...
L&W Names Kalabic Chief Accounting Officer; Chow Steps in as CFO
Industry veteran Vanja Kalabic has been named chief accounting officer at supplier Light & Wonder, and Oliver Chow has been chosen to fill the role of interim CFO. ...
Chris Schroder Takes Reins as Colorado Gaming Director
Chris Schroder (l.) will replace Dan Hartman as the gaming director for Colorado and said he has several goals he wants to accomplish.
Bragg Gaming Names Mazij CEO
Bragg Gaming Group has named Matevž Mazij (l.), founder of Oryx Gaming and current Bragg Gaming chairman of the board, as the new CEO of Bragg Gaming.
AGS Appoints Bob Blair as Deputy General Counsel
Veteran gaming attorney Bob Blair (l.) has been named deputy general counsel at supplier AGS.
Gateway CEO Tony Santo Dies at age 61
Gateway Casinos & Entertainment CEO Tony Santo (l.) has died at the age of 61. He oversaw Gateway’s 19 casinos in 19 casinos and 7,000 employees for 10 years....
Sightline Announces Several Leadership Changes
Payment provider Sightline Payments has announced a slew of executive-level changes, starting with Omer Sattar assuming full CEO duties.
Dreams CEO Wilhelm Resigns over Antitrust Probe
Jaime Wilhelm (l.), chief executive officer of Pan-South American casino group Dreams SA, has resigned amid an investigation over antitrust and fraud allegations.
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
