Bluberi Names Whalen Chief Commercial Officer

Bluberi has named industry veteran Casey Whalen chief commercial officer in an expansion of the company’s executive leadership team as it grows market share in North America.

Published June 15, 2020

Caesars Eastern Chief Approved for License

Ronald Bauman has been granted an initial key employee license by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission as regional president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment’s three Atlantic City properties.

Published June 15, 2020

Louisiana Governor Names Gaming Board Chairman

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards (l.) has named Lt. Col. Mike Noel the new chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. He replaces Ronnie Jones, who was not reconfirmed...

Published June 15, 2020

Arbuckle Stays On with Donaco During CEO Search

Departing Donaco International CEO Paul Arbuckle (l.) will stay on with the company while it searches for a new chief executive. Arbuckle was due to leave for good on...

Published June 8, 2020

NCPG Appoints Three

The National Council on Problem Gaming has named three new members to its advisory board. Valerie Spicer (l.) has served in various capacities in tribal gaming. Christopher Hebert worked...

Published June 8, 2020

Pansy Ho Moves on MGM China

Hong Kong businesswoman Pansy Ho (l.), co-chair of MGM China and a major shareholder, has named herself managing director, signaling her intention to assert direct control over operations with...

Published June 8, 2020

Louisiana Ousts Gambling Board’s Jones

In a closed-door executive session, Louisiana state Senator Karen Carter Peterson forced the resignation of Gambling Board Chairman Ronnie Jones (l.), appointed in 2013. No reason was given for...

Published June 8, 2020

Landing Directors to Resign

Landing International Development Ltd. has announced that two non-executive directors will resign “to devote more time to personal commitments.” The departures of Bao Jinqiao and Li Mingfa will leave...

Published June 1, 2020

Controversial Casino Owner Dies of Covid-19

Joseph Ortell Kingston, whose California card room license was challenged because of his ties to a polygamous sect, has died from Covid-19 at age 68.

Published June 1, 2020

PMU President Méheut Resigns

Bertrand Méheut (l.), president of French betting operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain, resigned his post on May 26. The firm has begun to search for his replacement.

Published June 1, 2020

Digital Chain Founder Plans Exit

Iryna Kurochinka (l), founder and CEO of Digital Chain, an award-winning marketing firm for the iGaming industry, has announced she will step down on July 1.

Published June 1, 2020

BMM Names Service Delivery Director

BMM Testlabs has named Patricia Garcia (l.) as associate director of service delivery for BMM Spain, overseeing lab services for the country’s gaming industry.

Published June 1, 2020

BMM names Claret SVP of Operations

BMM Testlabs has named Isabelle Claret, a veteran program management professional with more than 20 years’ experience, as senior vice president of operations for Europe and South America.

Published May 25, 2020

Dolejan Named CEO of MoneyMatrix

MoneyMatrix last week announced the appointment of Samoil Dolejan (l.) as the company’s new chief executive officer. Dolejan says he plans to strengthen operations, expand the client base and...

Published May 25, 2020

June Swear-In Set for New Macau Regulator

Adriano Marques Ho, a former police investigator, will formally take charge of Macau’s casino regulatory agency next month. With the territory’s casino concessions about to expire, Ho’s appointment comes...

Published May 25, 2020

Scientific Games Hires New Chief Financial Officer

Michael Eklund will (l.) become CFO of Scientific Games on June 1, 2020; current CFO Michael Quartieri will remain full time until June 30 and in consulting role...

Published May 25, 2020

Casino Executive Legend Bucky Howard Dies

Willard “Bucky” Howard, one of the most respected gaming executives who helped launch Atlantic City casinos, died last week. He inspired and motivated a generation of casino executives.

Published May 25, 2020

Walt Power Joins Ho Tram as CEO

Walt Power (l.), former CEO of South Shore Holdings, has been named CEO of Vietnamese integrated resort Ho Tram. Power pledged to turn around the property with “the proper...

Published May 25, 2020

New CEO at Seneca Gaming

The Seneca Indian Nation has handed the reins of its western New York casino business to Chief Financial Officer David Sheridan. He replaces Holly Gagnon, who was already slated...

Published May 25, 2020

Borg-Barthet Joins BMM Testlabs

BMM Testlabs has announced the appointment of Julian Borg-Barthet (l.) as vice president of iGaming Business Development. He will be responsible for generating and retaining all iGaming business for...

Published May 18, 2020