Universal Entertainment CEO Fujimoto Steps Down

Jun Fujimoto, director, president and CEO of Okada Manila parent Universal Entertainment, has resigned after a Tokyo court ruled he breached his fiduciary duty to the company.

Published May 6, 2024

Hasson Named Interim Mohegan Gaming COO

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has named Joseph J. Hasson interim COO. He comes to the role from general manager of Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He...

Published April 29, 2024

DraftKings Appoints Chief Responsible Gaming Officer

DraftKings has brought in its first chief responsible gaming officer, Lori Kalani (l.), who will report to CEO Jason Robins. Kalani left the Cozen O’Connor law firm to take...

Published April 29, 2024

Penn Entertainment Names LaBerge CTO

Penn Entertainment has named Aaron LaBerge (l.) the operator’s new chief technology officer, reporting directly to Penn President and CEO Jay Snowden.

Published April 29, 2024

Weitman Leaving Wynn After 20 Years

Wynn Las Vegas President Steve Weitman (l.) announced after 20 years, he’ll leave the company on June 10 “to pursue my next chapter.” Weitman also held executive positions at...

Published April 29, 2024

Silver Replaces Brown on Nevada Gaming Commission

On April 18, retired Nevada Supreme Court Justice Abbi Silver (l.) was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Commission, replacing Commissioner Ogonna Brown.

Published April 29, 2024

Rush Street Interactive Names Sapp CMO

Brian Sapp (l.), a 20-year veteran of data-driven marketing and live operations within the mobile industry, was named chief marketing officer at the online casino and sports betting company...

Published April 22, 2024

Former Atlantic City Sheriff To Lead Development Authority

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy named former two-term Atlantic County Sheriff Eric Scheffler to lead the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, the first local to hold the position and the...

Published April 22, 2024

Jason Walbridge Named CEO of SkyCity

Industry veteran Jason Walbridge (l.) has been appointed as the next CEO of SkyCity Entertainment.

Published April 22, 2024

Kirkland Joins Chicken Ranch Casino as Sales Manager

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, California has announced that Katie Kirkland has joined the team as group sales manager. The property’s new resort hotel will open this summer.

Published April 15, 2024

Grainne Hurst Named CEO of UK’s Betting and Gaming Council

Grainne Hurst (l.) is the newly appointed chief executive officer for the U.K. Betting and Gaming Council. The new executive has committed to protecting consumers and fighting for safer...

Published April 15, 2024

Brian Chang Appointed Permanent CFO of GAN

Brian Chang has been appointed as the permanent CFO of GAN Limited. Chang will lead the company’s financial division through its planned merger with Sega Sammy Creation.

Published April 8, 2024

Cordish Executive Named to GGW Board

Cordish Gaming Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Trout has been named to the board of directors of Global Gaming Women for a term lasting through 2026.

Published April 1, 2024

Rytterstrom Named President of Borgata

The Borgata has elevated Niklas Rytterstrom (l.) to the position of president and chief operating officer, succeeding Travis Lunn, who recently returned to Luxor in Las Vegas.

Published April 1, 2024

NIGC Announces Two Appointments

Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has appointed two to the three-person National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) as associate members. They are Sharon Avery and Jeannie Hovland.

Published April 1, 2024

Paradise Co. Appoints Co-CEOs

South Korean casino operator Paradise Co. has announced it now has two chief executive officers: current CEO Choi Sunguk and newly appointed co-CEO Choi Jong-hwan.

Published April 1, 2024

Saipan Operator Retains Executive Director

Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has reappointed Chen Feng as executive director, with a term that began March 24. The operator is nearing a settlement to surrender its...

Published April 1, 2024

Jamul Casino Names Charles Daniels IT Chief

Charles Daniel has been named vice president of information technology for Jamul Casino (l.). Daniel brings a wealth of IT experience with him to the San Diego County casino....

Published March 25, 2024

McPherson Named Permanent CIO of SkyCity

Veteran executive Andrew McPherson (l.) has been named as the permanent chief information officer at SkyCity after first being brought in on an interim basis.

Published March 25, 2024

Mike Larragueta Appointed CEO of RSCVA

Mike Larragueta (l.) has been confirmed as the new CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, after an extended search process that left him as the sole candidate...

Published March 25, 2024