Brett Mufson Named President and CEO of Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Ahead of its long-awaited launch later this year, Fontainebleau Las Vegas has named Brett Mufson (l.) as its president and CEO. Mufson was instrumental in the company’s re-acquisition of...

Published January 16, 2023

Kirk Hendrick Appointed as NGCB Chair

Kirk Hendrick (l.), an attorney with decades of gaming and sports-related legal experience, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board by recently elected...

Published January 16, 2023

Brett Abarbanel Named Executive Director of UNLV International Gaming Institute

UNLV’s longtime gaming research director brings nearly 20 years of advisory and leadership experience in transition to lead role at the university’s International Gaming Institute

Published January 9, 2023

Chun Named Paradise Entertainment Co-Chair

Jay Chun, chairman of Paradise Entertainment Ltd., will now serve as co-chairman of the firm along with Zhang Jianjun, reportedly an investment banking and asset manager.

Published January 9, 2023

Fontainebleau Announces New Additions to Executive Team

In preparation for its projected opening later this year, the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has announced several new executive-level appointments. Colleen Birch (top left) is COO; Stephen Singer (top right)...

Published January 9, 2023

AC Hard Rock Names Goldhoff President, Sampson GM

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has named George Goldhoff (l.) as its new president and Mike Sampson as its new general manager, to replace Joe Lupo, who...

Published January 9, 2023

Christina Katsibouba Now Permanent CFO of Star Entertainment

Star Entertainment has announced that its interim CFO, Christina Katsibouba (l.), will be retained on a permanent basis as of January 1. Katsibouba first accepted the interim position back...

Published January 9, 2023

GLI Names D’Amore Director of Regulatory Compliance

Gaming Laboratories International has named Lydia D’Amore, a veteran of regulatory compliance issues, as the company’s new director of regulatory compliance.

Published December 26, 2022

Urquhart, Whiteley Appointed COO, CMO of Great Canadian

Urquhart, Whiteley Appointed COO, CMO of Great Canadian

Published December 26, 2022

Frank Tecumseh Named CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel

Longtime tribal human resources executive Frank Tecumseh has been named CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel, after serving as vice president of human resources for nearly 10 years.

Published December 26, 2022

Tiina Siltanen Appointed Vice Chair of ECA

The European Casino Association has appointed longtime industry executive Tiina Siltanen as its new vice chair. Siltanen currently serves as managing director of Veikkaus Casinos Finland.

Published December 26, 2022

Sega Sammy Appoints Kameda as President, CEO; Fukazawa Named Chairman

Sega Sammy Creation has announced a shake-up to its executive-level suite, with Naoki Kameda (l.) being named president and CEO and Koichi Fukazawa appointed as the company’s new chairman....

Published December 26, 2022

Elfersy Appointed CCO of Platform, Sportsbook for GiG

The Gaming Innovation Group has appointed Marcel Elfersy as its new chief commercial officer for platform and sportsbook. The group is looking to strengthen its position as a provider...

Published December 19, 2022

Mobile Global Esports Adds Jaitly as Advisor

Mobile Global Esports has added Rishi Jaitly as the company’s chief strategic advisor. Jaitly previously led Twitter’s entry into India and Asia Pacific markets, and headed public affairs for...

Published December 19, 2022

Executive Team for Upcoming Durango Casino Taking Shape

Station Casinos’ Durango Casino and Resort project may still be under construction, but its management team is starting to come together. The company recently appointed David Horn (l. to...

Published December 19, 2022

Canadian Gaming Assn. Adds new Board Members

The Canadian Gaming Association held its annual meeting in Vancouver and learned a lot about the dynamic British Columbia gaming market. It also named six new board members: Bruce...

Published December 19, 2022

Bighorse Resigns as CEO of Osage Casinos; Kimberly Pearson Steps In

Byron Bighorse has announced his resignation as CEO of Osage Casinos after eight years. Kimberly Pearson (l.), former COO of Osage, has been named as his successor.

Published December 12, 2022

Kim Barker Lee Named Executive VP, Chief Legal Officer at Bally’s

Industry veteran Kim Barker Lee has been appointed as executive vice president and chief legal officer of Bally’s Corp., the company announced. Lee, an accomplished attorney, most recently served...

Published December 12, 2022

Dawn Reynolds Pettit Named SVP of HR for Rush Street Gaming

Rush Street Gaming has named Dawn Reynolds as the new leader of human resources for the company. She has experience with Hard Rock and Caesars Entertainment in the past....

Published December 5, 2022

MGM Names Smith Mitchell HR Exec

MGM Resorts International has promoted Allison Smith Mitchell to VP of regional human resources business partnerships. She will oversee regional HR operations and provided strategic direction and leadership.

Published December 5, 2022