IGT Makes Executive Changes
IGT’s Marco Drago will step down as a non-executive director, to be replaced by his son, Enrico Drago, in that role on the board, while Gil Rotem is elevated...
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BMM Testlabs Promotes Elizabeth Orola
BMM Testlabs has promoted service delivery and operations veteran Elizabeth Orola (l.) to vice president of land-based global professional service delivery.
New Steve Wynn Biopic in the Works
Steve Wynn (l.), the crestfallen casino mogul who was ousted from his namesake company in 2018 due to widespread sexual harassment allegations, will be the subject of a new...
Ari Glazer Appointed CFO of Mohegan
Finance veteran Ari Glazer (l.) has been named chief financial officer of Mohegan after two decades at Citigroup.
KSA Has a New Chairman: Michel Groothuizen
Michel Groothuizen (l.), who conceived of and ultimately passed legislation creating Kansspelautoriteit (KSA,) the Dutch gaming regulator, has been named chairman. He replaces René Jansen, who served six years.
The Loss of a Sports Betting Titan
The loss of John English (l.) in February shocked the gaming industry like few others. English was a trailblazer in the legal sports betting field and introduced mobile wagering...
BMM Testlabs Promotes Jean Corriveau to SVP, Quality Assurance and BMM Canada Regional Executive
BMM Testlabs has promoted Jean Corriveau (l.), the company’s quality operations VP in New Brunswick, Canada, to the dual role of senior vice president, quality assurance and Canada regional...
Muckleshoot Casino Appoints Perkins as CEO
Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Washington has appointed a new chief executive officer, Tim Perkins (l.). The Air Force veteran was previously vice president and COO at Laguna Development Corp.
Ainsworth’s Trask Named Head of Studio, Evans Named Marketing VP
Ainsworth has named Mike Trask, currently vice president of marketing and product strategy, as head of its studio, based in Austin, Texas, and has named Sean Evans VP of...
Manuel Stan Named CEO of Catena
Online affiliate Catena Media has appointed industry veteran Manuel Stan (l.) to be its next CEO.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chair Retires
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy announced Gaming Commission Chair Cathy Judd-Stein (l.) will retire March 21. Appointed on January 15, 2019, Judd-Stein led the commission during the pandemic and the...
Interblock CEO Named ‘Exemplary Executive’
Last month, Global CEO of Interblock Gaming John Connelly (l.) was named one of the year’s exemplary leaders in Vegas Inc.’s 2024 C-Suite Honors. The award celebrates leading executives...
Yuri Padilla new leader of Peru’s Directorate of Gambling
Yuri Padilla, a highly respected figure in the gambling industry, has been chosen to lead the reorganized Directorate of Gambling in Peru.
Former NIGC Chairman Joins FanDuel as VP for Strategic Partnerships
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer's (l.) appointment as the vice president for strategic partnerships at FanDuel continues the company’s commitment to building sustainable relationships with tribal partners and promoting economic development.
Aristocrat Names Matthew Primmer CPO
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has named Matthew Primmer (l.) chief product officer and a member of the company’s Executive Steering Committee.
Michael Daly Out as CEO of Catena Media
Michael Daly (l.) has resigned as CEO from Catena Media following disappointing fourth-quarter results and a stock price that has fallen as much as 80 percent.
Fontainebleau Exec Departs for Station
Casino executive Mark Tricano (l.), who helped to open the new Fontainebleau resort on the Las Vegas Strip, has moved to Station Casinos, where he will serve as senior...
GAN Makes McGill Permanent CEO
GAN announced that Seamus McGill (l.), who had been serving as interim CEO since the September departure of Derek Smurfit, has been named CEO on a permanent basis.
NIGC Chairman Simermeyer to Depart This Month
E. Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.), who guided the National Indian Gaming Commission during a turbulent five years that included the pandemic, is resigning as chairman. His last day was February...
GLI Announces Promotions
Gaming Laboratories International has announced director level promotions including Harinder Grewal, Antonio Grida Cucco and David Jimenez Garcia (l. to r.), who all become engineering directors.
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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.
