Cherokee Casino Names McReynolds GM

Chad McReynolds has been named general manager at the Cherokee Casino & Hotel in Roland, Oklahoma. McReynolds will oversee the transition to the property's new $80 million facility at...

Published March 9, 2015

Carter Leaving Mississippi Gaming Commission

The Mississippi Gaming Commission now has two vacant seats on its three-member board with Wallace "Wally" Carter's announcement he will resign effective February 28. Former Commission Chairman John Hairston...

Published March 3, 2015

GTECH Names Chambrello American Lottery CEO

GTECH has appointed Michael Chambrello, former CEO of Scientific Games Corporation, as its new CEO of North America lottery, and has named James Hurley head of investor relations.

Published March 3, 2015

Claridge Names GM

The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City announced the appointment of Cem Erenler to the position of hotel general manager.

Published March 3, 2015

Betfred Names Haddock CEO

Betfred has named John Haddock as the company’s new CEO, while Betfred Digital Managing Director announced that he is resigning.

Published March 3, 2015

GLI Promotes Kelleher

Gaming Laboratories International has promoted Justine Kelleher from supplier development representative to manager of supplier development.

Published February 23, 2015

AGEM Extends Prater’s Contract

The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers has signed a three-year contract extension with Executive Director Marcus Prater.

Published February 23, 2015

Bellagio, Fremont Street Architect Dies

Jon Jerde, the architect who designed the iconic Bellagio resort and Fremont Street Experience attraction in Las Vegas, has died at 75.

Published February 16, 2015

New Caesars CEO to Earn $1.8 Million

Mark Frissora, the former Hertz chief who will take over in July as CEO of Caesars Entertainment, will earn $1.8 million a year plus performance bonuses, according to SEC...

Published February 16, 2015

House Advantage Names Kapral COO

House Advantage has named former Bally executive Gary Kapral as the company’s new chief operating officer, based at the Las Vegas headquarters.

Published February 16, 2015

Mikki Smigielski New Director of IT for Cypress Bayou

Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel has recently named Mikki Smigielski as their new Information Technology Director. She brings years of experience, and was most recently at Amelia Belle Casino in...

Published February 16, 2015

Full House Names New Chief Financial Officer

Lewis Fanger became the new chief financial officer at Full House Resorts. He was hired by new CEO, and longtime colleague Dan Lee. The company recently amended a credit...

Published February 16, 2015

Veridocs Hires Executives

Veridocs, Inc. has bolstered its executive sales force by hiring Eric Walla, Robert Germano and Jackie Suan, all representing top sales talent.

Published February 16, 2015

Navegante Names Senior VP

Navegante has named Gary D. Armentrout as the company’s new senior vice president, leading the company’s development efforts.

Published February 16, 2015

Aruze America Names Allison CEO, Kinoshita COO

Aruze Gaming America has named longtime executive Kelcey Allison as chief executive officer, and promoted Yugo Kinoshita to chief operating officer, replacing Allison. Current CEO Richard Pennington has stepped...

Published February 9, 2015

Illinois Governor Names Tracy, Dunn To Gaming Commission

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, co-owner of Dot foods, recently was nominated as chairman of the Illinois Gaming Board by Governor Bruce Rauner, replacing Aaron Jaffe, the sometimes contentious former...

Published February 9, 2015

Konami Promotes Coppert

Konami Gaming has promoted Michael Coppert to senior director of customer service, overseeing service for games and systems.

Published February 9, 2015

Ryan Named Cypress Bayou Table Games Director

Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel in Charenton, Louisiana, has a new director of table games, Kevin Ryan. He held the same position previously for four years at the Presque Isle...

Published February 9, 2015

Global Market Advisors Hires Bill Bryson

A leading gaming and hospitality attorney based on Taiwan, Bill Bryson has joined Global Market Advisors.

Published February 9, 2015

Adelson Takes Over as CEO of Sands China

Las Vegas Sands Corp. founder and Chairman Sheldon Adelson (l.) is taking the top spot at Sands China Ltd. as current boss Edward Tracy retires. The 81-year-old billionaire casino...

Published February 2, 2015