Bally’s Lerner Retires
Mark Lerner retired on December 31 as chief counsel for slot manufacturer Bally Technologies, capping a 17-year career during which the slot-maker soared to new heights.
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Kornstein Exits Affinity Board
Don Kornstein, the former board chairman, who butted heads with Affinity’s largest shareholder last year and was replaced during the summer, has resigned.
Soboba Casino Names General Manager
California’s Soboba Casino has named a new general manager, Scott Sirois, who started his career as a busboy in Reno.
Wald Joins LVBA Board
John Wald, the Klai Juba principal and part of the architectural firm since its 1995, will serve on the board of trustees of the Las Vegas Business Academy.
CDI Adds Executives
Casino Data Imaging announced two new additions to its sales and support teams, hiring Sue Bowman-Wulf as senior account executive and Stephen Sieglitz as client support specialist.
Zick Named Ovation VP of Business Development
Ovations Food Services has named Jen Zick as vice president of business development to handle the Western Region of its operations.
Ovations Promotes Gregosky, Lawrence
Ovations Food Services of Tampa, which provides food and beverages services at more than 135 public venues worldwide, named Steve Gregosky as senior vice president of Client Relations and...
Davis Joins Saratoga Casino & Raceway
Brian Davis of JCJ Architecture has joined Saratoga Casino & Raceway in New York State as its director of design and development.
American Gaming Assocation Announces Significant Hires
The American Gaming Association has announced the hiring of important staff members, including a new communications team and
Murren Named to U.S. Panel
President Barack Obama has appointed MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO James Murren to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, which provides the president with advice on critical infrastructure sections and...
Trump CFO Resigns
Trump Entertainment CFO David R. Hughes is leaving his post effective January 13 to assume the CFO position at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, New Jersey.
Horseshoe Baltimore Executives Named
Caesars Entertainment has named four veteran casino executives to top positions at the Horseshoe Baltimore Casino, which opens this summer.
Star Crossed
The previous president of Star Casino in Sydney created a national scandal. His replacement, Frederic Luvisutto (l.), stabilized the property, but has just announced his resignation.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
