Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid Dies

Harry Reid, the former Nevada regulator who rose to national prominence as the majority leader of the U.S. Senate, passed away last week at the age of 82. He’s...

Published January 3, 2022

EKG Announces New Roles, New Hires

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming has announced the transition of some of its personnel to cover sports betting, iGaming and other emerging industry verticals. Chris Grove (l.) will become “partner...

Published December 20, 2021

CNIGA Re-elects Siva as Chairman

California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) has reelected James Siva as chairman. The association represents 40 gaming tribes in the Golden State.

Published December 20, 2021

PlayUp appoints Dennis Drazin to Replace Mintas as Chairman

After filing a lawsuit against Dr. Laila Mintas (l.) for breach of contract in her role as chair of PlayUp, the Australian company appointed Dennis Drazin to the role....

Published December 20, 2021

Everi Reorganizes Top Management

In a shift of management responsibilities, Everi CEO Michael Rumbolz (l.) will be appointed executive chairman and COO Randy Taylor will be appointed the company’s new CEO.

Published December 20, 2021

Cheryl Kondra Joins Galaxy Directors

Galaxy Gaming has appointed Cheryl Kondra to its board of directors. Kondra has worked at Pinnacle Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment, and now is vice president of internal audit at...

Published December 13, 2021

Better Change Adds Willows to Board

Better Change (Gibraltar) Ltd. has announced the appointment of Lee Willows (l.) to its board of directors as a non-executive director. Willows has three decades of experience in the...

Published December 13, 2021

Lisa Karran Named Eminence COO

Gaming tech provider Eminence Holdings has appointed Lisa Karran as the company’s chief operating officer. Karran has worked with a number of gaming companies as well as the government...

Published December 13, 2021

Julie Cameron-Doe Leaving Aristocrat For Wynn

Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. has announced that Chief Financial Officer Julie Cameron-Doe will leave the company in 2022 and join Wynn Resorts in a similar capacity. Cameron-Doe joined Aristocrat in...

Published December 13, 2021

Clark Named COO of Seneca Gaming

Craig Clark is the new chief operating officer for the Seneca Gaming Corp. He’ll be in charge of financial elements for three upstate New York casino resorts and work...

Published December 13, 2021

RSI’s Schwartz ‘Leader of the Year’ at SBC Awards

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, which operates the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse online casino and sportsbook brands, was named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards North...

Published December 13, 2021

Cirque du Soleil Appoints New CEO

Under new ownership, Cirque du Soleil has announced the appointment of a new CEO and president. Stéphane Lefebvre will run day-to-day operations of the entertainment empire, including five Vegas...

Published December 6, 2021

GLI Names New Business Development Manager, EMEA

Gaming Laboratories International has named Alberto Ruiz-Ocaña as its new business development manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Published December 6, 2021

Haig Sakouyan Joins Strive Gaming

Gaming industry veteran Haig Sakouyan has been appointed vice president of client success for Strive Gaming. Sakouyan brings more than 19 years of experience to the role.

Published December 6, 2021

Switkowski Confirmed as Crown Resorts Chairman

Ziggy Switkowski has been approved by regulators to officially assume the role of chairman of Australia’s Crown Resorts. The former telecom executive will replace interim chair Jane Halton.

Published December 6, 2021

U.K. Gaming Group Announces New Board Members

The U.K. Gambling Business Group has convened a new board; Chief Executive Peter Hannibal (l.) said the group “is among the most influential in U.S. land-based gaming.”

Published November 29, 2021

ECA Names Diversity Scholarships Recipients

The European Casino Association has awarded four EDP Diversity Scholarships, honoring recipients from Casino de Monte-Carlo, Casino Cosmopol, Olympic Casino and Casino Mond.

Published November 29, 2021

Cook Appointed SkyCity Chairman

New Zealand’s SkyCity Entertainment Group has named current director Julian Cook as its chairman-elect. He will assume the role in January, when current Chairman Rob Campbell retires.

Published November 29, 2021

FSB Promotes Van Ermen

Global sports betting and iGaming supplier FSB has appointed Mike Van Ermen to the position of vice president of business development for North America.

Published November 29, 2021

Shields Joins Aquis as Chairman

Aquis Entertainment Ltd., which operates Casino Canberra in Australia, has appointed Russell Shields as chairman of the board, pending regulatory approval.

Published November 29, 2021