PR News Honors Blackhurst

The top publication of the public relations industry has recognized Caesars Executive Vice President Jan Jones Blackhurst for corporate social responsibility.

Published March 30, 2015

Hard Rock Rocksino Names Birtha New President

A 20-year veteran of the casino industry, Mark Birtha, has been named to head the new management team for Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park in Ohio.

Published March 23, 2015

Bryant Names Gaming Commission Members

Three new members of the Mississippi Gaming Commission recently were nominated by Governor Phil Bryant: Thomas Gresham, replacing Chairman Nolen Canon whose term will expire in September, plus Jerry...

Published March 23, 2015

TCSJohnHuxley Names De Matos Operations Chief

TCSJohnHuxley has named Pedro De Matos, who had been working with the company as a consultant, as the new head of global operations.

Published March 23, 2015

Pinnacle Names Atwood to Board

Pinnacle Entertainment has elected former longtime Harrah’s Entertainment executive Charles Atwood to the company’s board of directors.

Published March 23, 2015

Pontinen Named Bois Forte Finance Director

Jennifer Pontinen has been named director of finance and business development at the Bois Forte Development Corporation. The firm manages Fortune Bay Resort Casino and other ventures of the...

Published March 23, 2015

DEQ Appoints Bertolone to Board

DEQ Systems named Joseph R. Bertolone, the company’s president and CEO, to its board of directors after a director resigned.

Published March 23, 2015

Martino Leaving Maryland Agency

Stephen Martino announced he is resigning from his position as director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to enter private law practice.

Published March 16, 2015

First Woman GM at MGM to Retire

MGM Resorts International last week announced that Renee West (l.), the president of Luxor and Excalibur Resorts, is retiring. The company said that Nik Rytterstrom has been promoted to...

Published March 16, 2015

AGS Names Akiona CFO

AGS has named Kimo Akiona, a 10-year financial executive at Bally Technologies and SHFL entertainment, as chief financial officer.

Published March 16, 2015

TCSJohnHuxley Reshuffles EMEA Team

TCSJohnHuxley announced a number of key appointments, including Steph Nel as senior business development manager, Gavin Wright as business development manager and John Galajsza as brand ambassador.

Published March 16, 2015

Biloxi Mayor Holloway Resigns

Citing health issues, A.J. Holloway recently resigned as mayor of Biloxi, Mississippi. Holloway, whose sixth term would have ended in mid-2017, led the city through the growth of its...

Published March 16, 2015

Elaine Wynn Fights Back

After being dismissed from the Wynn Resorts Ltd. board, Elaine Wynn has decided to fight back to get back on. The company cites a conflict of interests, while Wynn...

Published March 16, 2015

Wynn Board Seeks to Oust Elaine Wynn

After serving on the board of Wynn Resorts Ltd. for over 12 years, Elaine Wynn (l.) has been removed. She has already nominated herself, and her position will be...

Published March 9, 2015

Soper Named Head of Mohegan Gaming

Bobby Soper, president and CEO of Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun casino, has been promoted to the position of president of the casino’s parent Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.

Published March 9, 2015

Sisk Appointed COO of RW Sentosa

Casino industry veteran David Sisk has been named chief operating officer of Genting Singapore Plc’s Resorts World Sentosa, the company has announced. Goh Chye Boon, executive vice president of...

Published March 9, 2015

Venetian and Palazzo Welcomes New President

After four years as president of the Venetian and Palazzo, John Caparella will step down and be replaced by George Markantonis.

Published March 9, 2015

Andres Joins Aquis

Geoff Andres, presently the senior vice president and general manager of Sands Macau, has been appointed chief executive officer of Aquis Entertainment. Andres will oversee the expansion of Casino...

Published March 9, 2015

TCSJohnHuxley Strengthens EMEA Team

TCSJohnHuxley has made a number of key appointments to strengthen its recently created division serving Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Published March 9, 2015

Fahrenkopf to Advise Joingo

Former AGA President Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. has joined California-based mobile technology company Joingo, Inc. as a strategic adviser.

Published March 9, 2015