LaRocca, Lambert Join NYRA Management
Lynn LaRocca has joined the New York Racing Association as its “chief experience officer,” or CXO. Joseph Lambert has also joined NYRA as its general counsel.
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GLI Hires Black as Tech Services Manager
Gaming Laboratories International has hired respected technology industry consultant Kelly Black as manager of technical services.
Greentube Names Marketing and Sales Chief
Greentube announced that sales executive Gernot Baumgardner will be promoted to head of marketing and sales for the online gaming supplier.
Playtech Appoints Retail CEO
Playtech has appointed Shay Segev as the chief executive officer of its retail arm, operated by its Videobet subsidiary.
LV Sands’ Leven to Retire
Michael Leven (l.), the president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp., has announced he will retire at the end of the year, initiating an executive search...
Betfair Appoints U.S. CEO
Kip Levin has been named as the new chief executive officer of Betfair’s U.S. operations. He takes over Betfair’s U.S. businesses TVG, America’s Horseracing Network and Betfair Casino, the...
Navajo Gaming Hires Parrish
Brian Parrish, a 26-year veteran of the gaming and hospitality industry, has been hired as chief operating officer at Navajo Gaming, operators of New Mexico and Arizona casinos. Previously...
Cherokees Name Garrett Executive VP
Cherokee Nation Businesses has named Cherokee Nation citizen Charles Garrett as its executive vice president. Garrett joined CNB, the Nation's holding company, as senior vice president of business development...
GTECH Names Asia Sales Manager
Michael Lim is the new casino systems sales manager for GTECH’s Asian region, responsible for accounts in Singapore, Vietnam and Taiwan
Haddrill Reappointed Bally CEO
Two years after yielding the CEO role to Ramesh Srinivasan, board Chairman Richard Haddrill returns to the top post at the gaming supplier. Srinivasan will exit the company after...
Antonopoulos Named ‘Manager of the Year’
Constantinos Antonopoulos, CEO of Intralot Group, has been named Manager of the Year 2013 by the Hellenic Management Association.
George Named GM of Plainridge Park Casino
Penn National Gaming has announced that Lance George will move from Iowa to Massachusetts to take over as general manager at the company’s newest property, the Plainridge Park Casino,...
Suzo-Happ Names Sales Rep for Latin America
Suzo-Happ has named Aquiles Mila de la Roca as a sales representative for Latin America, serving Central and South American markets.
Marrandino Back in Vegas
Former Caesars Entertainment honcho Don Marrandino has been spotted out and about in Las Vegas, and is reportedly about to take a high-level position at the Hard Rock Hotel....
Gaming Legend Burton Cohen Passes
MGM Resorts board member and gaming legend Burton Cohen passed away last week at the age of 90. Cohen played a role in the development of Las Vegas in...
Juliano to Head Sands Bethlehem
Las Vegas Sands Corporation has ended months of speculation that it was looking to sell its property in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, naming longtime gaming executive Mark Juliano (l.) as the...
Valley Forge Names Pickus Chairman
Valley Forge Casino Resort has named Robert Pickus, managing director of GCA Capital Group, as chairman of the Pennsylvania casino’s board of managers.
Halpenny Named GTA Chairman
Bally Technologies executive Adrian Halpenny has been named chairman of the Gaming Technologies Association, after serving on the organization’s board for three years.
Camelot to Restructure
Camelot Global Services will shift management and split into two divisions following the retirement of chief executive Dianne Thompson.
New York Considers Two More For Gaming Commission
Ann-Margaret Carrozza and Peter Moschetti are the respective Assembly and Senate choices for the New York gaming commission. Both are former assembly members and lobbyists.
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
