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The Nevada Gaming Commission recently faced a shakeup with attorney Joe Brown vacating his position for personal reasons. The spot will be filled by Michonne Ascuaga (l.).
Martino Joins Baltimore Law Firm
Stephen L. Martino, the former top regulator for the Maryland casino and lottery industries, has joined the Baltimore office of the Duane Morris law firm.
Tropicana Entertainment Brings In Former Revel Atlantic City CFO
Tropicana Entertainment has turned to a former executive of Revel Atlantic City to fill its chief financial officer post. Terry Glebocki will take the post after approval by New...
Paddy Power Names Marketing Chief
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has appointed Gav Thompson, former CMO for Thunderhead, as its new chief marketing officer.
Clark, Litzau Promoted At Shooting Star
John "Bomber" Clark recently was promoted to human resources director and Gary Litzau was named marketing director at Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center in Mahnomen, Minnesota. Both...
Zynga Seeks to Retain Execs
With a number of high-profile exits of Zynga executives—including its CEO—Zynga has confirmed it has moved to retain two of its major executives.
Remote Gambling Association Announces Two Appointments
The Remote Gambling Association—the largest trade association for online gambling operators—has made two new appointments. The group has named a new director of regulatory affairs and a director of...
Hinchley new CEO at Table Trac
A new chief executive officer, Brian Hinchley, has taken the helm at Table Trac Inc.
GLI Names Professional Services Chief
Gaming Laboratories International has named risk management and security expert Thomas Bierbach as senior manager of GLI professional services.
IGT Names International Manager
International Game Technology has named former Italian regulator Francesco Rodano as the company’s new international business development manager.
Betsson MD to Chair Danish iGaming Group
Betsson Managing Director Peter Weinreich Johansen has been appointed chairman of the Danish Online Gambling Association.
Rational Group Names Melnick Director of Social Gaming
The Rational Group has appointed former Zynga executive Lloyd Melnick as director of social gaming.
Zynga CEO Steps Down
Don Mattrick will quit as Zynga CEO and company founder Mark Pincus (l.) will return to the position.
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Promotes Sam
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures announced Tracy Sam has been promoted to general manager at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, Minnesota. Most recently, Sam was corporate vice president of...
California Casino Announces New General Manager
Veteran gaming professional Loren D. Gill has been appointed general manager of the San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino in California.
Lottery Director Buddy Roogow Dies
Buddy Roogow, former director of the Maryland Lottery and D.C. Lottery, died suddenly in Washington, D.C. at age 65. Appointed Maryland Lottery Director in 1996 by former Governor Parris...
Ainsworth Names Interactive Manager
Ainsworth has named Michael Probert as manager of interactive business development, responsible for promoting the company’s remote gaming server.
Amaya Promotes Rational Group Executives
Amaya Gaming named Israel Rosenthal chief operating officer of subsidiary Rational Group and Gino Appiotti as chief marketing officer.
William Hill Hires Ladbrokes Director
William Hill has hired Ciaran O’Brien, former director of corporate affairs for rival bookmaker Ladbrokes, as director of corporate communications.
Nazarian Returns After Cleaning Up
Sam Nazarian will return as chairman, CEO, and president of the sbe Entertainment Group, known for their upscale boutique hotels, in addition to the SLS Las Vegas.