PhilWeb Appoints New Chairman

Philippines e-Gaming firm PhilWeb, the primary target of President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign against online gaming in the country, has appointed major shareholder Gregorio Araneta as its new chairman.

Published October 3, 2016

Ladbrokes Announces Board Changes

Ladbrokes plc has made some changes to its non-executive board of directors.

Published October 3, 2016

AGA Inducts Five Into Hall of Fame

The American Gaming Association will induct five individuals who have impacted the industry into the Gaming Hall of Fame's Class of 2016 on September 28 at the Global Gaming...

Published September 26, 2016

Sisk Joins, Clayton Departs Melco Crown

Melco Crown Entertainment Limited recently hired David Sisk (l.), who was chief operating officer at Genting Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa from 2014 to 2016. Also, sources said JD Clayton...

Published September 26, 2016

Boyd Announces Board Appointment

Boyd Gaming has appointed Christine Spadafor as chairwoman of the Governance and Nominating Committee of the company’s board of directors.

Published September 26, 2016

Casino Technology Names Board Chairman

Casino Technology has named Elena Shaterova, formerly in charge of group sales, as the new chairman of the company’s board of directors.

Published September 26, 2016

Podesta, Pickus Join Asian Coast Development

Asian Coast Development Ltd., developer of the Grand Ho Tram, has announced the appointment of Tony Podesta and Loretta Pickus (l.) to its board of directors.

Published September 26, 2016

Caesars Palace’s Albert Faccinto Sr. Dies

A founding executive of Caesars Palace, and a powerful casino figure on the Las Vegas Strip in the 1960s and '70s, Albert "Mokie" Faccinto Sr. recently died at age...

Published September 26, 2016

Moyes Appointed to UKGC

The UK government has appointed Bill Moyes as new chairman of the Gambling Commission. Moyes is the former director general of the British Retail Consortium. His five-year term begins...

Published September 26, 2016

Macau Legend Announces New CFO

Macau Legend Development Ltd. has appointed Wong Man Cheung as its executive vice president, chief financial officer and company secretary. Wong replaces former CFO Yuen Chin Yau Lawrence, who...

Published September 26, 2016

MGM Resorts Names Sustainability Executives

Chris Magee has been promoted internally to vice president of sustainable facilities at MGM Resorts International, and Yalmaz Siddiqui was hired as vice president of corporate sustainability. Senior Vice...

Published September 26, 2016

O’Connel, Fletton Leaving Tatts Group

Australian wagering company Tatts Group announced two upcoming departures. Chief Financial Officer Neale O'Connel will leave in November to pursue an opportunity in a non-related industry. Chief Operating Officer...

Published September 26, 2016

Former Caesars Head Perlman Dies at 90

The man who brought Wall Street to the Las Vegas Strip died last week. Clifford Perlman, former president of Caesars World, was known for creating excitement at the company’s...

Published September 19, 2016

Ramsey Leaves Aristocrat Post, Joins Board

Aristocrat Leisure announced Patrick Ramsey will step down as chief digital officer but join the board as a non-executive director. A global search has begun for his replacement. In...

Published September 19, 2016

NIGA Honors Tribal Leaders With Kieffer Sovereignty Award

Kevin Brown (r.), chairman of the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut, and Melanie Benjamin, chief executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, were honored with the John Kieffer Sovereignty...

Published September 19, 2016

Boughner Joins Global Market Advisors

The Las Vegas-based industry consultants are adding some operations luster with the appointment of Bob Boughner as a senior partner. The former Boyd Gaming executive, best-known as Borgata’s first...

Published September 19, 2016

Ron Baumann Named Rush Street COO

Industry veteran Ron Baumann has joined Rush Street Gaming in Chicago as chief operating officer. Previously Baumann served as regional president for Caesars Entertainment, managing operations at Harrah's Philadelphia...

Published September 19, 2016

MGM Resorts Promotes Zanella, Neubecker

MGM Resorts International announced Steven Zanella (l.) has been named president of core properties in Las Vegas. Previously he was president and chief operating officer at MGM Grand Detroit....

Published September 19, 2016

Konami Announces Key Promotions to Senior Leadership

In recognition of their long-term dedication and success, Konami Gaming recently announced several promotions. Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Steve Sutherland said the promotions exemplify “the strong...

Published September 19, 2016

Coeur d’Alene Casino Names SiJohn CEO

Francis SiJohn, a 10-year employee and former guest services coordinator at the Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho, has been named chief executive officer. SiJohn succeeds David...

Published September 19, 2016