Lupo, Cipollini to leave Atlantic City’s Borgata for Hard Rock

Auggie Cipollini and Joe Lupo (l.), both senior vice presidents of operations for Borgata Atlantic City will leave the property to take positions with Hard Rock International.

Published November 21, 2016

GLI Names Pozo Villar To Latin America Team

Gerardo Pozo Villar has been named Latin America government relations and business development representative at Gaming Laboratories International. Based in Mexico City, Pozo Villar is experienced in coordinating certification...

Published November 21, 2016

Golden Entertainment Announces Appointments

Golden Entertainment last week named Charles Protell executive vice president, chief strategy officer and chief financial officer and Gary Vecchiarelli senior vice president of finance and accounting. And PT...

Published November 21, 2016

Rivera Resigns From Spain’s Regulatory Agency

Carlos Hernández Rivera, director general of La Dirección General Ordenación del Juego, Spain’s gaming regulator, has resigned. Rivera presided over the introduction of online slots and cross-betting.

Published November 21, 2016

Metric Announces Executive Appointments

Metric Gaming announced executive appointments headed by former Betfair and William Hill executive Jim Supple (l.) becoming the company’s chief operating officer.

Published November 21, 2016

Oklahoma Regulators Elect Blalock

Quapaw tribal member Jean Ann Blalock was elected vice chairman of the Oklahoma Tribal Regulators Association. She supervises nine compliance agents at Downstream Casino Resort as compliance officer for...

Published November 21, 2016

CNIGA Adds to Executive Staff

CNIGA (California Nations Indian Gaming Association) has a new deputy director of operations: Ambar Mohammed, taking the place of Susan Jensen who has been promoted to executive director.

Published November 21, 2016

UK Bookmaker Adds Three to Board

William Hill, a bookmaker based in the United Kingdom, has added three new members to its board of directors after its chief executive resigned under intense pressure from shareholders....

Published November 21, 2016

Aristocrat’s Odell Retiring

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. announced that Jamie Odell will retire at the end of February, and that Vice President for Global Products Trevor Coker has been appointed as CEO-elect. Odell...

Published November 14, 2016

Melco Crown COO Chan Resigns

Ted Chan, chief operating officer for Asian casino developer and operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., resigned last week citing “personal reasons.” He assumed the post in February 2012. CEO...

Published November 14, 2016

Stephens Named SkyCity CEO

SkyCity Entertainment Group has named Graeme Stephens as its new chief executive officer. He will succeed former CEO Nigel Morrison, who resigned in April.

Published November 14, 2016

Merkur Argentina Appoints GM

Merkur Argentina has appointed local gaming industry veteran Alejandro Saraintaris as the company’s general manager as the supplier expands throughout Latin America.

Published November 14, 2016

New BIA Director Named

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has a new director, Weldon “Bruce” Loudermilk. The member of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation takes...

Published November 7, 2016

Osceola Wins Seminole Tribe Election

Marcellus W. Osceola Jr. recently won the election for chairman of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He replaces James E. Billie who recently was removed by the Tribal Council...

Published November 7, 2016

Thomas McCartney to Head Viejas Casino

Viejas Casino Resort has appointed a veteran of 30 years in the gaming industry. It has named Thomas McCartney as president and general manager of this San Diego County...

Published November 7, 2016

Leather Named ComplianceOnline Director

ComplianceOnline hired Richard Leather as legal and research director, responsible for enhancing current regulatory content and strengthening the brand. Leather previously worked at ComplianceOnline as a legal analyst for...

Published November 7, 2016

Innovative Technology Hires Rodriquez

Cash-handling market leaders Innovative Technology Ltd. recently hired Antonio Rodriguez as technical sales engineer. Based in Barcelona, Rodriguez brings more than 10 years experience in sales to his new...

Published November 7, 2016

William Hill Appoints Miralay Head of Marketing

Bookmaker William Hill has named Cem Miralay to chief customer officer, which includes the responsibilities of former Chief Marketing Officer Alex O'Shaughnessy, who left the company last month.

Published November 7, 2016

Dodds Leaving Hard Rock In 2017

Hamish Dodds, Hard Rock Cafe International president and chief executive officer, announced he will leave the company early next year to "pursue new opportunities." Dodds joined Orlando-based Hard Rock...

Published October 31, 2016

Olujic To Lead Kewadin Casinos

Michael Olujic was named chief executive officer at the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe's five Kewadin Casinos in Michigan. Olujic previously was general manager at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel...

Published October 31, 2016