Hospital Executive Joins Mississippi Gaming Commission

Kent Nicaud (l.), president and chief executive officer at Memorial Hospital Gulfport, was nominated to the 3-person Mississippi Gaming Commission. He will complete the remainder of Alben Hopkins Sr.’s...

Published March 27, 2023

IT Brings in New CFO, Promotes New VP of Gaming Sales

Incredible Technologies announced it has hired Brad Splear (l.) as its new chief financial officer and promoted Dave Stone to the role of vice president of gaming sales.

Published March 27, 2023

Scientific Games Expands Digital, Sports Betting Teams

Scientific Games is expanding its digital and sports betting teams to better serve its lottery clients, including the naming of Amy Bergette (l.) as senior vice president of digital...

Published March 27, 2023

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas CEO to Depart at Month’s End

Richard Bosworth (l.), CEO of J.C. Hospitality, owners of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, has announced his intention to resign at the end of March to pursue other ventures.

Published March 27, 2023

Foster Named Chairman of Star Entertainment as Carousel Continues

It’s been a rough two years for Star Entertainment, to say the least. However, the beleaguered operator is hoping that it has finally found the man who can turn...

Published March 27, 2023

Philp Appointed Chief People, Culture Officer for SkyCity

Shaun Philp (l) has been named chief people and culture officer at gambling and entertainment company SkyCity Entertainment Group, based in Auckland, New Zealand.

Published March 20, 2023

Longtime AC Union Boss McDevitt Stepping Down

Bob McDevitt (l.), longtime president of Atlantic City’s powerful UNITE HERE casino union, announced he is stepping down from his position later this year.

Published March 20, 2023

Mohegan Makes Pair of PR Promotions

Cody Chapman and Charisse Huff (left to right) have been named public relations director and public relations manager for Mohegan, respectively.

Published March 13, 2023

Zoe Zou Named CMO at Wynn Macau

Zoe Zou (l.), an executive for Western beauty brands, has been named chief marketing officer for Wynn Macau. Zou’s knowledge of “the pan-Asian consumer” will enable her to market...

Published March 13, 2023

Grant Eve to Head Tribal Gaming for Wipfli

Wipfli partner Grant Eve (l.) has been tapped to head tribal gaming initiatives for the firm.

Published March 6, 2023

Carolyn Kidd Appointed Chief Risk Officer at SkyCity

Finance veteran Carolyn Kidd (l.) has accepted the role of chief risk officer for SkyCity Entertainment, which operates across Australia and New Zealand.

Published March 6, 2023

Galaxy Names Former President/COO Mecca as Director

Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group has named board member Michael Mecca (l.) as an independent non-executive director, in a change that was effective March 1. Mecca was once...

Published March 6, 2023

David Orrick Receives European Casino Award

Industry veteran David Orrick was given the Jimmy Thomas Outstanding Contribution Award at last month’s European Casino Awards, recognizing more than 30 years in the business. Orrick is flanked...

Published March 6, 2023

Ted Chan Appointed Galaxy CFO

Galaxy Entertainment Group has appointed Ted Chan (l.) as the company’s new chief financial officer, replacing Robert Drake. Chan was formerly COO of the group’s Japan development unit.

Published February 27, 2023

Watson Out as MSG Sphere President Ahead of Long-Awaited Opening

Investors and entertainment lovers alike have waited patiently for the opening of the long-delayed, multibillion-dollar MSG Sphere venue on the Las Vegas Strip, which is set for September. However,...

Published February 27, 2023

Casino Arizona Appoints New CEO

On February 15, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort announced the appointment of John Dinius (l.) as president and CEO. He succeeds Dennis Leong, who held the position for...

Published February 20, 2023

Mississippi Regulatory Leader Dies

Al Hopkins, the chairman of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, passed away last week at 81. He chaired the commission since 2015 and helped approve sports betting in the state....

Published February 20, 2023

Uppeke To Lead ESA Gaming Game Production

Josefin Uppeke has been named head of game production at ESA Gaming. She’ll lead expansion of ESA’s EasySwipe titles and launch of new mobile slots and crash games. Previously...

Published February 13, 2023

U.K. Names New Culture Secretary, Moves Donelon to Digital Post

On February 7, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the appointment of Lucy Frazer (l.) as the government’s new culture secretary. Frazer replaces Michelle Donelan, who moves to a...

Published February 13, 2023

Nevada Gaming Board Adds ‘Bellagio Bandit’s’ Father

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Judge George Assad to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Assad is the father of the “Bellagio Bandit” who robbed the Bellagio Casino at...

Published February 13, 2023