Pineault Named to Lead Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

Ray Pineault can take the “interim” off his title now that Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has appointed him as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Published May 31, 2021

Pac-12 Picks MGM’s Kliavkoff as Commissioner

The NCAA’s Pacific-12 sports conference has named George Kliavkoff, president of entertainment and sports for MGM Resorts International, as the new conference commissioner.

Published May 24, 2021

Sporting Group Names Andy Wright CEO

FDJ Group has named Andy Wright, a veteran of the sports gambling sector, as the new CEO of the Sporting Group, to succeed Simon Tri, who will continue as...

Published May 24, 2021

Scientific Games Names Ross to Head Asia Sales

Scientific Games has named Trevor Ross, formerly regional account manager for Asia for three years, as the company’s new sales director for Asia.

Published May 24, 2021

Williams to Lead Michigan Gaming Control Board

Henry Williams has been appointed executive director of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Formerly he was deputy director of the agency’s Casino Operations division.

Published May 24, 2021

Gambling Research Center Seeks New Executive Director

The International Center for Responsible Gaming has announced it is searching for a new executive director. The current director, Russell Sanna (l.), will retire in June.

Published May 24, 2021

Dutch Parliamentarian Appointed Lottery Chairman

The former leader of the Netherlands parliament, Alexander Pechtold (l.), has been named chairman of the Dutch Lottery, or the Nationale Postcode Loterij, Staatsloterij.

Published May 17, 2021

Engaged Nation Names New Sales Director

Marketing firm Engaged Nation last week announced that it has added gaming industry professional Heather Lee Lommori (l.) as sales director. Lommori was previously with Everi Holdings in Las...

Published May 17, 2021

Lo, Chua Join Suntrust Board

Suncity Group executive Andrew Lo (l.) and Summit Ascent CEO David Chua have joined the board of Suntrust Home Developers, which is developing a US$1 billion casino hotel in...

Published May 17, 2021

FanDuel CEO Matt King Steps Down

For Flutter Entertainment, the timing could have been better. As the U.K. company prepared for an IPO, the CEO of its FanDuel subsidiary, Matt King (l.), announced his decision...

Published May 17, 2021

Crown Recruits Lendlease CEO McCann

Crown Resorts last week named Steve McCann (l.) as the company’s new CEO and managing director. McCann comes to the Australian casino operator from real estate investment group Lendlease.

Published May 17, 2021

Top Chef to Partner with Morongo

Fabio Viviani (l.), the famed Bravo TV “Top Chef” will bring his culinary skills to a restaurant at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. The goal, said Viviani, and Morongo...

Published May 10, 2021

Macau’s Top Regulator OK’d for Another Two Years

After less than a year as head of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, Adriano Marques Ho has received a vote of confidence from the government in the form...

Published May 10, 2021

Sahara Names New Head of Convention Sales

Candice Zabelny, a 20-year hospitality industry veteran, has been appointed senior national sales manager for Sahara Las Vegas as the resort prepares to welcome back its group business.

Published May 10, 2021

IGT’s Bugno Stepping Down

Walter Bugno is stepping down from his position as executive vice president of new business and strategic initiatives at International Game Technology to pursue a “new professional opportunity.”

Published May 10, 2021

Art Manteris Steps Down

Art Manteris, one of the legends of the sports betting industry, has retired from Station Casinos after a career that has spanned 40 years and several gaming companies.

Published May 10, 2021

Bassey to Depart IGT Board

International Game Technology has announced the imminent departure of board member Beatrice Bassey (l.). Her exit will reduce IGT’s board of directors to 10 members.

Published May 3, 2021

Ryan Pace Named Chair of Malta Gaming Authority

The government of Malta tapped an inexperienced lawyer to chair the Malta Gaming Authority. Ryan Pace, who was deputy chairman, succeeds scandal-plagued Heathcliff Farrugia. Critics say Pace has no...

Published May 3, 2021

Galgiani Appointed to California Gaming Commission

California Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed former state Senator Cathleen Galgiani to the Gambling Control Commission. Galgiani, and Newsom’s first commission appointment, Eric C. Heins, are both gay.

Published May 3, 2021

GLI Elevates Three to Director Positions

GLI has promoted three technology officers. Joe Carlon (l.) is now senior director of engineering for North America; John Owen is director of IT, EMEA, and Jesse Peterson is...

Published May 3, 2021