IGRG Names Chairman

Great Britain’s responsible gaming group IGRG has named Barry Hardy COO Barry Hardy as its new chairman, replacing Clive Hawkswood.

Published September 8, 2014

Mr Green & Co Names Enhörning

This fall, Niclas Enhörning will take over chief executive officer duties at the Swedish online casino group Mr Green & Co Technology AB. Previously he worked at Klarna and...

Published September 8, 2014

Konami Promotes Executives

Konami Gaming has announced the promotion of executives in four key leadership areas in an ongoing effort to strengthen and expand its slot business.

Published August 25, 2014

Soaring Eagle Dismisses Reeve

Wendy Reeve has been dismissed as chief executive officer for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe's Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Michigan, sources said....

Published August 25, 2014

Lilian Tomovich Joins MGM Resorts International

Marketing expert Lilian Tomovich has joined MGM Resorts as the chief experience offices (CXO), a post designed to create excellent guest interactions at all the company’s properties.

Published August 18, 2014

Baha Mar Names Joe Brunini To Head Global Marketing And Customer Development

Joe Brunini, a veteran marketing executive, will oversee casino marketing and customer development for Baha Mar, a $3.5 billion destination gaming resort in the Bahamas

Published August 18, 2014

Dion Cancels Vegas Shows

Citing family illness, the superstar songbird has announced she will cancel all scheduled performances, including those at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, through March 22, 2015....

Published August 18, 2014

Brunner Replaces Treanor as Nevele CEO

For the second time in months, Michael Treanor has stepped down from his post as CEO of Nevele Investors, which has proposed a $640 million casino in Ulster County,...

Published August 18, 2014

Valbuena Ready to Make a Difference as San Manuel’s Leader

In her first term, Lynn Valbuena hints at diversifying her tribe’s business interests to keep the tribe autonomous.

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Fahrenkopf Goes to Harvard

Frank Fahrenkopf, former president of the American Gaming Association, has been named a 2014 Fall Resident Fellow by Harvard University. Fahrenkopf is now a director of BMM Compliance, a...

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Muckleshoot Casino Hires Conrad Granito Jr.

Muckleshoot Casino near Seattle, Washington recently hired Conrad Granito Jr. as general manager. Granito brings 25 years of Indian gaming experience to the job, having worked at the Sycuan...

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Innovation Group Names Zhu Vice President

Michael Zhu joined the Innovation Group as vice president. His focus is on large-scale integrated resort developments and operations in the Asia-Pacific and European market. Zhu worked for Las...

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Nevada Gold CEO’s Contract Extended Until 2016

CEO Michael Shaunnessy will focus on boosting shareholder value at Nevada Gold & Casino over the next two years.

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Chan promoted at GLI

Amanda Chan is GLI’s new general manager in Macau.

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Optimal Payments Appoints New Board Members

Optimal Payments has appointed three new board members, according to CEO Joel Leonoff.

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SOSH Architects’ Tom O’Connor Retires

One of the founding principals of SOSH Architects is taking down his shingle after more than 34 years in the business. Tom O’Connor has retired, but he will transition...

Published August 4, 2014

Boyd Gaming Shakes Up Executive Tier

Boyd Gaming Corp. has announced several senior executive appointments designed to “refine the company’s operations and drive future growth,” according to a statement from the company. Boyd veteran Chris...

Published August 4, 2014

Downtown Grand Appoints New Execs

The Downtown Grand in Las Vegas, owned by CIM Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment firm and operated by Las Vegas’ Fifth Street Gaming, has installed a slate...

Published August 4, 2014

NY Chooses Siting Board Chief

The president of the Long Island Association has been named to head up the New York Gaming Facility Location Board. The siting board is in charge of awarding four...

Published August 4, 2014

Young Named Arena Poker Room Director

Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona recently named Thomas Young, a 20-year gaming industry veteran, as director of poker for the Arena Poker Room. The famed room will celebrate...

Published August 4, 2014