Florida Gaming Control Commission Loses Third Chairperson
The Florida Gaming Control Commission is looking for its third chairperson in 14 months.
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Timothy Lowry Named Partner for Holland & Knight
Veteran gaming attorney Timothy Lowry (l.) has joined the law firm Holland & Knight as a partner in its Philadelphia office.
Liu Joins Wynn Resorts Board
Paul Liu (l.) of the United States’ National Committee on U.S.-China Relations has joined the board of Wynn Resorts. The former banker was appointed on August 3.
Brian Green Named COO of Graton Resort & Casino
Industry veteran Brian Green (l.) has been named chief operating officer of California’s Graton Resort & Casino.
Stan Hunterton, Famous Las Vegas Mob Buster, Dies at 74
Former federal prosecutor Stan Hunterton (l.), one of the most famous mob busters in the history of Las Vegas, recently passed away at the age of 74.
Australian Tennis Coach Sanctioned for Ties with Betting Company
Tennis coach Mark Philippoussis (l.) was recently sanctioned for what was deemed to be an inappropriate business relationship with an unspecified betting company.
NC Tabs Former Massachusetts Regulator to Run Sports Betting
Sterl Carpenter, who has more than 30 years of gaming experience in Massachusetts, has been named the new head of North Carolina sports betting.
John Bollom to Take Helm of U.K.’s Bacta
John Bollom (l.) has been elected to a two-year term as president of bacta, the U.K. trade association that is celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. In May, bacta...
New CEO Hired by 888 After Turbulent Six Months
888 watched as internal investigations over failure to keep on top of anti-money laundering cost the company its chief executive. Now, Per Widerstom (l.) has been brought in to...
Cliff Atkinson Named President Of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Industry veteran Cliff Atkinson (l.) has been selected to be the newest president of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Pavilion Payments to Expand Workforce by 10 Percent
Payment provider Pavilion Payments has announced that it is expanding its staff count by 10 percent, including several middle and upper management positions.
Donna DeCaprio Elected Atlantic City Casino Union President
For the first time in 107 years the president of Local 54 of the Unite Here Union, which represents Atlantic City casino employees, will be a woman, as Donna...
Pennsylvania’s Wind Creek Bethlehem GM Retires
Wind Creek Bethlehem General Manager Kathy McCracken (l.) announced she’ll retire September 30. McCracken led the Pennsylvania property’s Covid-19 response and directed its $160 million addition, which opened in...
Maine Regulator Returns After Suspension
Milton Champion (l.) returned to his post as Maine’s chief regulator after being suspended for questionable social media posts. Champion apologized and said the posts were meant to be...
Len Ainsworth Celebrates 100th Birthday
Gaming industry legend Len Ainwsorth (l.), who began building slot machines in the 1950s and went on to found Aristocrat and Ainsworth Game Technology, celebrated his 100th birthday last...
IGT’s Lottery Chief Cairoli Dies
IGT CEO of Global Lottery Fabio Cairoli (l.), who has led all IGT lottery operations since 2012 when he joined IGT legacy company Lottomatica, died suddenly at age 58.
Light & Wonder CFO James Stepping Down
Light & Wonder announced that Connie James (l.), chief financial officer, treasurer and corporate secretary, will leave her position effective August 25.
Mass. Gaming Commission Seeks New Director
Massachusetts Gaming Commission will begin a national search for an executive director. Current director, Karen Wells, is stepping down July after three and a half eventful years that included...
Rebecca Riant Named ClubsNSW CEO
Rebecca Riant (l.) has been tapped as the new CEO of ClubsNSW, an industry trade group representing gambling clubs in New South Wales, Australia. Riant was formerly with Tabcorp...
Kenji Hall Named GM at Yaamava’
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has named Kenji Hall (l.), who was the COO of the casino for the tribe, as the new general manager of the...
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