Haddrill Steps Down from SG Board
Richard Haddrill (l.), former CEO of Scientific Games legacy company Bally Technologies, has resigned from the Scientific Games board of directors.
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DeRemer Named VP, GM of Sparks Casino
Rail City Casino named Todd DeRemer (l.) as vice president and general manager. A veteran gaming and hospitality executive, DeRemer worked in Las Vegas and California.
Cozza Resigns from Caesars Board
Following the merger of Caesars Entertainment and Eldorado Resorts, Keith Cozza (l.), a representative of stockholder Carl Icahn, has resigned from the company’s board.
Cordish Names Billheimer PA Chief
Cordish Companies has named Joseph Billhimer (l.) as executive vice president in charge of Pennsylvania and Bill Mikus as vice president of human resources.
Ben Fawkes Joins VSiN as VP
Veteran journalist Ben Fawkes (l.) has moved from ESPN to VSiN to serve as vice president of digital content. He will oversee both written and digital content, including Point...
Snyder To Leave Gaming and Leisure Properties
Gaming and Leisure Properties has announced that Steven Snyder, chief financial officer, will step down August 31. Snyder served as senior vice president, corporate development, when the real estate...
Tabcorp CEO Attenborough to Step Down
Australian gaming firm Tabcorp Holdings has announced that group Chief Executive David Attenborough (l.) will step down in the first half of 2021. Attenborough has held the position since...
Moran Named NGC Chairman
Veteran Nevada Gaming Commissioner John Moran Jr. (l.) has been appointed chairman of the commission. Moran first joined the commission in 2004, and has served as acting chairman since...
MGE Promotes Ray Pineault to COO
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has named Ray Pineault (l.) as its chief operating officer. For the past seven months, Pineault has been regional president in charge of Mohegan Sun,...
MGM: Hornbuckle No Longer ‘Acting’
MGM Resorts International announced July 29 that Bill Hornbuckle (l.) has been elected as president and CEO, with immediate effect. Hornbuckle was tapped to serve as acting CEO and...
NCAI Name Bergerbest VP of Government Relations
Last week, the National Congress of American Indians announced that Nathan Bergerbest has been appointed the organization’s vice president of government relations.
Gaming Execs Form Covid Consulting Compliance Group
Gaming veterans Perry Stasi and David Schugar (l.) have founded Assure-Bet LLC. The new firm will help casinos comply with Covid requirements and form best practices to keep employees...
Browne Replaces Brown as IPI Head
Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has appointed Donald Browne, its senior vice president since 2015, as the new CEO, succeeding Mark Brown (l.).
Sightline Payments Names Pappano, Alonso to Key Posts
Sightline Payments has named payment industry veteran Joe Pappano (l.) as president of Americas, and longtime gaming marketing executive Staci Alonso as senior marketing advisor.
Lipparelli Approved to Manage Las Vegas Casino
Pending the Nevada Gaming Commission’s OK, a company headed by Mark Lipparelli, former chairman of the state Gaming Control Board will take over casino operations at the off-Strip Westgate....
Wynn Las Vegas’ Sadhwani Announces Retirement
Ramesh Sadhwani, general manager and executive vice president of hotel operations at Wynn Las Vegas, announced he will retire on July 31. A 40-year veteran of the hospitality industry,...
GVC CEO Steps Down, COO Moves Up
Kenny Alexander (l.), the longtime CEO of GVC, has stepped down effective immediately to spend more time with his family. COO Shay Segev will succeed him.
Station Casino President Dies In Water Accident
Richard Haskins, the longtime president of Station Casinos, was killed last week in a watersports accident while vacationing in Michigan. Haskins was 56.
Scientific Games Names Long as VP, Asia
Scientific Games has announced that industry veteran Clinton Long, formerly sales director for the company’s Asian gaming division, has been promoted to the position of vice president of Asia.
Michigan Tribe Names New Casino CEO
Allen M. Kerridge has been named CEO of Kewadin Casinos in Michigan. He is a member of the tribe and has served in the role in an interim capacity...
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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.
