Gauselmann Group Announces Management Changes

Germany’s Gauselmann Group has restructured its management team, announcing a new structure to be effective October 1 led by Dominik Raasch (l.), director of product management.

Published July 12, 2021

Hard Rock Atlantic City Hires Woodside as Vice President

After 17 years at Borgata, Michael Woodside will join Hard Rock Hotel & Casino as vice president of entertainment and marketing. He had a similar role at Borgata.

Published July 12, 2021

Maryland Sports Betting Panel Named

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (l.) has named the seven members of the Sports Wagering Application Review Commission, which will approve sports betting licenses in the state.

Published July 12, 2021

Hayes Promoted at Florida Casino

Nataly Hayes (l.) has been promoted to assistant director of marketing at the Casino @ Dania Beach in Florida. She previously served as marketing manager at the resort.

Published July 7, 2021

Halkyard Named Director at MGM China

Jonathan Halkyard (l.), who became CFO of MGM Resorts International in January, has been appointed a non-executive director of MGM China Holdings Ltd. He replaces James Freeman on the...

Published July 7, 2021

Braubitz Joins Pennsylvania Casino as Finance VP

On July 1, Valley Forge Casino Resort announced the appointment of Robert Braubitz as the property’s vice president of finance. Braubitz is a local, with strong ties to Philadelphia...

Published July 7, 2021

PointsBet Taps Carpenter as Chief People Officer

Sportsbook PointsBet has appointed Rachelle Carpenter (l.) to a human resources position in the firm. She joins the company after 10 years at DISH Network.

Published July 7, 2021

European Casino Association Appoints Board

On June 28, the European Casino Association appointed two vice-chairs, Bettina Glatz-Kremsner and Pascal Camia, as well as three new board members.

Published July 7, 2021

New Jersey CRDA Appoints Butler As Chairman

For the first time in its 37-year history, New Jersey’s Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has tapped an African American to chair its board. Modia Butler, a board member since...

Published July 7, 2021

Morongo Chairman Martin Retires After 40 Years

Robert Martin, chairman of the Morongo Tribe of Southern California for a total of 18 years, retired June 29. Martin led the tribe when it was a party to...

Published July 7, 2021

Seneca Gaming Appoints New Board Directors

At a recent annual meeting, the board of directors of Seneca Gaming Corp. selected its officers for 2021. Lori V. Quigley (l.) was reappointed as chairwoman.

Published July 7, 2021

Gaming Legend John Ascuaga Dies at 96

Gaming industry icon John Ascuaga (l.) died June 28 at the age of 96. Known as the king of Northern Nevada gaming, Ascuaga built his Nugget Casino Resort into...

Published July 7, 2021

Danny Wimmer Presents Acquires Billy Alan Productions Booking Agency

Producer and promoter Danny Wimmer Presents has bought a booking agent headed by industry veteran and top Native American casino talent buyer Billy Brill (l.)

Published June 21, 2021

Miriam Adelson Executor of Sheldon’s Will

Miriam Adelson (l., with her late husband Sheldon Adelson), has been named executor of the billionaire’s estate. Adelson, founder and CEO of the Las Vegas Sands Corp., died in...

Published June 21, 2021

Sportradar Appoints McCreary as Chief Legal Officer

Sportradar, a global provider of sports betting products and services, has appointed Lynn S. McCreary as chief legal officer. McCreary has more than three decades of leadership experience.

Published June 21, 2021

Incredible Technologies Announces Executive Changes

Incredible Technologies has promoted Dan Schrementi (l.) to president of gaming and Adam Kramer to president of amusement in a reorganization of senior management.

Published June 21, 2021

Gambling Commission Taps Rhodes as CEO

The U.K. Gambling Commission tapped Andrew Rhodes to be the new CEO. Rhodes replaces Sarah Gardner. His appointment comes at a time when the spotlight shines on the gambling...

Published June 21, 2021

HBG Design Promotes Emily Marshall to Principal

Marking the first in a series of “getting back to normal” activities for the firm, HBG Design has promoted Emily Marshall (l.) to the role of principal. Marshall has...

Published June 21, 2021

Snoqualmie Tribe Names Stanford Le Casino CEO

The Snoqualmie Tribe of Washington has named Stanford Le to be chief executive officer and president of Snoqualmie Casino. He has been interim CEO during the Covid-19 pandemic and...

Published June 21, 2021

Schenectady Casino Names New GM

Rick Richards, former general manager of Station Casinos in Las Vegas, has joined Rivers Casino & Resort (l.) in Schenectady, New York as its general manager.

Published June 21, 2021