Conn. Sun’s Chris Sienko to Depart

The man who built the Connecticut Sun into a winning and profitable team for the Mohegan Sun will step down in September. Chris Sienko, general manager of the basketball...

Published August 29, 2016

Ainsworth Names New Latin Sales Chief

The slots and systems giant sees Latin America as a key area for growth. Reflecting this commitment the company has promoted its Mexico sales chief to direct sales across...

Published August 22, 2016

Senet Names George Kidd Chief Executive

Senet, the independent body that promotes responsible gaming standards and socially responsible gaming marketing, recently named George Kidd as chief executive. Kidd served as chief executive of PhonepayPlus and...

Published August 22, 2016

Baazov Out at Amaya

David Baazov (l.) has severed all ties with the Amaya, the company he founded. Baazov took a leave of absence in March when Quebec authorities launched an investigation into...

Published August 15, 2016

GLI’s Maida Earns Lifetime Achievement Award

The Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing and Gaming Law last week honored James Maida, the president and CEO of Gaming Laboratories International, with a lifetime achievement award, recognizing his...

Published August 15, 2016

Morrison’s Golden Parachute

Former SkyCity Entertainment CEO Nigel Morrison, who resigned suddenly April 29, walked away with enough to tide him over—a reported $2.3 million in compensation and long-term incentive shares.

Published August 15, 2016

New COO at Zynga

Social gaming giant Zynga has named a former key executive from Electronic Arts to head up operations. Matt Bromberg will oversee business development and strategy, technology, IT, data science,...

Published August 15, 2016

Jamison Hill Joins Incredible Technologies

Jamison Hill, a 25-year gaming industry veteran in both sales and operations, recently joined Chicago-based Incredible Technologies as central sales director. Hill will manage sales in Oklahoma and other...

Published August 15, 2016

Osskó Named BetStars Managing Director

Rational Group's online sportsbook brand, BetStars, recently named Zeno Osskó managing director. Previously he worked for 10 years at the German gaming company mybet Casino, where he was named...

Published August 15, 2016

Executive Shuffle at Scientific Games

Scientific Games announced last week it had hired Kevin Sheehan, the former CEO at Norwegian Cruise Lines, and president and chief executive officer. Gavin Isaacs (l.), who had been...

Published August 8, 2016

Hamilton Named Paragon General Manager

Michael A. Hamilton recently was named general manager at the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana's Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana. A 20-year veteran of the gaming and hospitality industry,...

Published August 8, 2016

Winkler Joins Melco Int’l.

Melco International Development Ltd. has appointed Evan Winkler as its new managing director, the company has announced. Winkler will report directly to Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho.

Published August 8, 2016

Interblock Asia Pacific Hires Butler

20-year industry sales veteran Craig Butler has been named state sales manager for New South Wales, Australia at Interblock, a leading developer and supplier of luxury electronic table games....

Published August 8, 2016

Burton To Lead Genius Sports Integrity Services

Named "the foremost legal authority" in sports data by Chambers and Partners, world renowned sports lawyer Steven Burton has been hired as director of Sports Integrity Services at Genius...

Published August 8, 2016

Ainsworth-North American Hires Allison

Ainsworth--North America has hired Kelcey Allison as senior vice president of sales. Previously he was chief executive officer at Aruze Gaming and held several key sales positions, including vice...

Published August 1, 2016

Okada Execs Exit

Matt Hurst, former executive vice president casino operations and marketing at Kazuo Okada’s upcoming Manila casino, has left the project along with two other high-ranking executives.

Published August 1, 2016

Quayle Named Star Sydney Chief Operating Officer

Damian Quayle, a 20-year gaming and hospitality veteran, has been named chief operating officer of gaming at the Star Sydney. Quayle joined the Star Sydney in 2011 as general...

Published August 1, 2016

Sportech Digital USA President Resigns

The president of the North American subsidiary of Sportech, Rich Roberts, has announced that he is leaving the board of the company, effective immediately.

Published August 1, 2016

TCSJohnHuxley Adds Two to Team

Danielle Hassall recently joined leading gaming solutions and services provider TCSJohnHuxley as head of digital marketing, and Jim Mancuso (l.) has been named business development manager for the Midwest...

Published July 25, 2016

Israel in Charge at Buffalo Creek

The Seneca Gaming Corporation last week named Joanne Israel as the new general manager at Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo, New York. Israel most recently served as the company’s...

Published July 25, 2016