Kristi Torgerson Named Chief of Enforcement for NGCB

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has appointed Kristi Torgerson as the new chief of its Enforcement Division, following the retirement of Chief James Taylor. Torgerson previously held the position...

Published October 10, 2022

Beddis Named as AGA Event, Membership Leader

Maureen Beddis has been named as senior vice president, membership and events for the American Gaming Association. She joins the AGA after 16 years at the Vision Council.

Published October 10, 2022

Roy Student, Frank Fantini to Receive AGEM Memorial Awards at G2E

Roy Student and Frank Fantini (l. to r.), two legends of the gaming industry, will be honored at G2E 2022 with the Jens Halle Memorial Award Honoring Excellence in...

Published October 10, 2022

Cordish Gaming Names Steve Nathan SVP of Interactive Gaming

Longtime iGaming executive Steve Nathan (l.) has been named senior vice president of interactive gaming at Cordish Gaming Group. Nathan previously held similar roles for Bally’s and Betworks.

Published October 3, 2022

Schmalzer Named Novomatic VP of Global Sales

Last week, Novomatic announced that Vice President of Product Management Thomas Schmalzer (l.) has become the company’s new vice president of global sales. He will hold both titles going...

Published October 3, 2022

Angelo Palmisano Named Chief Strategy Officer of WinSystems

WinSystems has appointed veteran gaming executive Angelo Palmisano (l.) to the role of chief strategy officer. Palmisano has 30+ years of gaming experience, having founded Paltronics in 1992.

Published October 3, 2022

Daisy Ho Appointed SJM Resorts Managing Director

Last week, Macau gaming operator SJM Holdings Ltd. announced the appointment of Daisy Ho (l.) as managing director of the firm’s local unit, SJM Resorts. She replaces Angela Leong...

Published October 3, 2022

Marc Crisafulli Announces Retirement as Bally’s EVP of Govt. Relations

Veteran gaming executive Marc Crisafulli (l.) has announced his retirement from Bally’s Corp., stepping down as the company’s executive vice president of government relations effective September 16.

Published September 26, 2022

Jamie Shea Named CMO of Strive Gaming

Former DraftKings executive Jamie Shea has been appointed chief marketing officer for Strive Gaming, a Canadian-based iGaming platform. Shea also brings experience with multiple high-profile Las Vegas casinos, including...

Published September 26, 2022

JCJ Architecture Announces New Executive Appointments

JCJ Architecture has expanded the leadership team in its Las Vegas studio. Mike Larson (l.) has been elevated to principal and JoyceLynn Lagula to associate principal. Derek Sola joins...

Published September 26, 2022

Janovitch, Finocchiaro Assume New Posts at Potawatomi

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee has promoted Kerry Janovitch (l.) to chief financial officer. Concurrently, Garret Finocchiaro has joined the resort as its first chief information officer.

Published September 26, 2022

Mark McWhinnie Named CEO of Crown Sydney

Veteran executive Mark McWhinnie has been appointed CEO of Crown Sydney. McWhinnie had a lot of previous success in Macau with Sands China, and will look to replicate that...

Published September 26, 2022

FSB Receives Recommendation from Nevada Gaming Control Board

Sports betting and iGaming provider FSB has been recommended for licensure by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. CEO Dave McDowell (l.) said that Nevada is a jurisdiction that his...

Published September 19, 2022

Konami Expands Role of David Punter to Include Asian Market

Konami has added the Asia Pacific market to the portfolio of veteran sales executive David Punter. Punter has also overseen the Australia/ New Zealand market since 2018.

Published September 19, 2022

Jason White Named Chief Marketing Officer at Fanatics’ Gaming Upstart

Jason White has been named chief marketing officer for Fanatics Betting and Gaming, the new sports betting affiliate of Fanatics, a leading sports merchandise retailer. White has marketing experience...

Published September 19, 2022

Continent 8 Names Kristian Valenta Chief Financial Officer

Finance veteran Kristian Valenta has been named chief financial officer of iGaming provider Continent 8 Technologies. Valenta previously served as a vice president in the technology, media and telecommunications...

Published September 19, 2022

Lauren Bates, Siobhan Lane Appointed to Global Gaming Women Board

Global Gaming Women, a non-profit organization which promotes and advocates for the advancement of women in the gaming industry, has appointed Lauren Bates and Siobhan Lane (l. to r.)...

Published September 19, 2022

New Irish Gambling Authority Head Appointed

The newly created Irish gambling authority will, once it is authorized by parliament, be headed by Anne Marie Caulfield, a veteran civil servant. The adoption of the Gambling Regulation...

Published September 19, 2022

Tony Yousfi Named Chief Sales Officer for Venetian Las Vegas

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has named Tony Yousfi chief sales officer. Yousfi most recently served as senior vice president of sales, catering, and conference services for Fontainebleau Las...

Published September 12, 2022

Washington State Gambling Commission Adds Wilson, Promotes Drumheller

The Washington State Gambling Commission has appointed Chris Wilson (l.) to the role of deputy director, and promoted interim Assistant Director Gary Drumheller (r.) to permanent status.

Published September 12, 2022