Beau Rivage Biloxi Names Cartwright Banquet Director

Bruce Cartwright has been named director of banquets at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he started his hospitality career in 2005. Most recently he was...

Published February 13, 2023

Chui Named Deputy Director of DICJ

Chui Hou Ian has been appointed deputy director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Finance Secretary Lei Wai Nong cited his “professional ability and competence.”

Published February 13, 2023

Mattress Mack Opposed To Sports Betting In Texas

Probably the United States most famous gambler, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale was once a proponent of sports betting in Texas but has recently changed his opinion and now opposes...

Published February 13, 2023

Erwin van Lambaart named European Casino Association chairman

Erwin van Lambaart was named the new chairman of the European Casino Association, replacing Per Jaldung, who was in the position for eight years. Van Lambaart is CEO of...

Published February 13, 2023

888 CEO Quits, Shares Plunge Amid Money Laundering Probe

Itai Pazner (l.), CEO of online gaming giant 888, resigned from his position as the company’s shares plunged after an internal review found deficiencies in the operator’s anti-money laundering...

Published February 6, 2023

Hall, Purohit Named Chairman, Vice Chairman of IGSA for 2023

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced its 2023 board of directors, highlighted by the appointments of AXES.ai CEO Earle G. Hall (l.) as chairman and Aristocrat Global VP...

Published February 6, 2023

Lipparelli Elected Chair of ICRG

Mark Lipparelli (l.), former head of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, has been elected as the next chairman of the International Center for Responsible Gaming.

Published February 6, 2023

Australia’s BetMakers Makes Changes at the Top

Making a change at the top is one thing. But making three is a whole different ball game. Mark Davey (l.) is now executive chairman and president, Todd Buckingham...

Published February 6, 2023

eCOGRA Names Mark Brooker Chairman

Industry veteran Mark Brooker (l.) has been appointed chairman of eCOGRA, succeeding Matthew Peacock. Brooker previously held executive-level roles at Betfair Group and William Hill.

Published February 6, 2023

Johnson Named Arizona Gaming Regulator

Last week, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs named attorney Jackie Johnson (l.) as the state’s gaming regulator. Johnson has served as legal counsel for a number of tribes.

Published January 30, 2023

AGS Appoints Industry Veteran and Lead Independent Director Adam Chibib as Chairman of the Board

With the withdrawal of Blackstone as its primary shareholder, AGS has named Adam Chibib as chairman of the board, replacing David Sambur who had represented Blackstone on the board....

Published January 30, 2023

Hoenig Resigns as NIGC General Counsel

Michael Hoenig has resigned as general counsel for the National Indian Gaming Commission, after 16 total years with the agency. Hoenig will accept a similar role with the San...

Published January 30, 2023

Nevada Resort Association Announces Board of Directors

Wynn Resorts Executive Vice President and General Counsel Ellen Whittemore was reelected as chairwoman of the Nevada Resorts Association for 2023-2024. Mirage Las Vegas and the Palms Casino Resort...

Published January 30, 2023

888 Finance Chief Dafna Stepping Down

Yarif Dafna (l.), finance chief of betting giant 888, will resign following publication of full-year results at the end of March, after a decline in 888’s online sales revenue.

Published January 23, 2023

Grant Johnson Suing Esports Entertainment Group

Grant Johnson (l.), who was ousted recently as CEO of Esports Entertainment Group, is suing his former employer for breach of contract and wrongful termination.

Published January 23, 2023

AGEM Appoints New Slate of Officers

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has elected a new round of officers. Among them is Light & Wonder’s Bob Parente (l.), who was elected president.

Published January 23, 2023

Adrian Montoya Named GM of Resort Ops for Sandia

Longtime hospitality executive Adrian Montoya (l.) has joined Sandia Resort & Casino as general manager of resort operations.

Published January 23, 2023

Veteran Exec Bruce Band to Head Massachusetts Sports Wagering

Bruce Band (pictured to the right), a veteran of more than eight years with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, moved up to lead the sports wagering bureau. Band worked for...

Published January 23, 2023

Ben Koff Appointed GM, COO of Mount Airy Casino Resort

Ben Koff Appointed GM, COO of Mount Airy Casino Resort

Published January 23, 2023

Matthew Muscat Named CFO of Videoslots

Longtime finance veteran Matthew Muscat (l.) has been promoted to chief financial officer for Videoslots. Muscat first joined the company as head of finance, and also served as finance...

Published January 16, 2023