Harris Joins Global Market Advisors

Global Market Advisors (GMA) last week announced that Becky Harris, former chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, is joining its experienced team in the gaming, entertainment, sports, integrated...

Published January 13, 2020

Bluberi Names Andrew Burke CEO

Andrew Burke, longtime slot VP of gaming supplier AGS, has been named CEO of Bluberi Gaming Canada Inc., a diversified supplier of gaming machines for Class II, Class III...

Published January 13, 2020

Jones Blackhurst Joins UNLV Gaming Institute

Former Caesars Entertainment executive and onetime Vegas mayor Jan Jones Blackhurst (l.) will lead a new initiative at UNLV’s highly regarded management incubator. The program is aimed at increasing...

Published January 13, 2020

Lynton Named to Gaming REIT Board

Gaming and Leisure Properties, the first real estate investment trust in the gaming industry, has named Carol “Lili” Lynton (l.) as an independent director. The REIT, which operates the...

Published January 6, 2020

Wilmott to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

Tim Wilmott, the recently retired CEO and president of Penn National Gaming Inc. will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th Annual East Coast Gaming Congress & NexGen...

Published January 6, 2020

Osaka Names IR Committee Heads

Osaka, Japan, has announced the names of two people who will head the selection committee to choose its private-sector integrated resort (IR) partner. The city and prefecture are considered...

Published December 23, 2019

Bolivia Appoints Gaming Control General

The interim government of Bolivia has appointed Juan Carlos Antonio Abrego as the new director general of the country’s Gaming Control Authority (AJ Bolivia).

Published December 23, 2019

Menz to Succeed Tripp at Stars Group

The Stars Group Inc., a global provider of gaming and interactive entertainment technologies, will acquire the final 20 percent piece of BetEasy, its Australia-based sports betting business, for AU$151...

Published December 23, 2019

Native American Bar Salutes Michael J. Anderson

Michael J. Anderson, founder and owner of Anderson Indian Law, was recently honored with the Native American Bar Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at a ceremony...

Published December 23, 2019

Burt Named VP Sales & Marketing in AC

Spectra, providers of venue management, food services and hospitality to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center, has named industry veteran and New Jersey native Ronnie...

Published December 23, 2019

New Top Chef for Caesars in Las Vegas

Eric Vaughn, an 18-year Caesars veteran, has been promoted to head all the company’s culinary operations in the city. His responsibilities will include all food service at the massive...

Published December 23, 2019

GLI Names Hartzell Audit Director

GLI has promoted Nevada audit chief Lynda Hartzell, recognized as one of the top executives in her field while working with Nevada regulators, to audit director of the company.

Published December 23, 2019

Fantini Announces Key Appointments

Fantini Research has promoted Acting Editor Blake Weishaar to permanent editor of Fantini’s Gaming Report, and hired Dylan Kaplan as a writer and special projects specialist.

Published December 23, 2019

Bet365’s Coates Tops UK Top-Paid List

Denise Coates, cofounder of UK-based online gaming firm Bet365, was the highest paid chief executive of a British company after being paid nearly $424 million last year, according to...

Published December 23, 2019

Culinary Boss Denied a Seat on LV Stadium Authority

Clark County, Nevada commissioners have bypassed Geoconda Arguello-Kline for a seat on the Las Vegas Stadium Authority. The Culinary Union criticized the vote as a blow to diversity on...

Published December 23, 2019

DeSalvio Hired to Turn Around Resorts World Catskills, NYC Too

Genting is looking the industry veteran Bob DeSalvio who most recently ran Encore Boston Harbor, to right the ship at the struggling casino in upstate New York. He’s also...

Published December 23, 2019

Wynn CEO Maddox’s Contract Extended Through 2022

Wynn CEO Matt Maddox (l.) had three more years added to his contract recently, after a unanimous vote by the Wynn Resorts board of directors. His new contract expires...

Published December 23, 2019

Michigan Tribe Elects Davis Chief

The tribal council of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has elected Timothy Davis as its new chief. The tribe operates the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Soaring Eagle...

Published December 16, 2019

Donaco Appoints New Chairman, Resumes Trading

Last week, shares in Asian casino operator Donaco International Ltd. were once again available for trade on the Australian Securities Exchange. Trading was suspended December 2 due to a...

Published December 16, 2019

MGM China Names Meng as Director

Shanghai attorney Simon Meng has joined the board of MGM China as an independent non-executive director. Meng is a partner at Linklaters specializing in cross-border M&A, direct investments and...

Published December 16, 2019