U.K.’s Betfred Taps Kresimir Spajic as CEO of U.S. Division

Betfred is among the others when it comes to its U.S. ranking as a sportsbook. To change the fortunes the U.K.-based firm has hired veteran gaming exec Kresimir Spajic...

Published September 25, 2023

Bacta Confirms National Council, Completes Restructuring

The U.K. amusement and gaming machine association Bacta has completed its restructuring. It elected a new 11-member national council and new President John Bollom (l.). Bollom proposed the restructuring...

Published September 18, 2023

South Korea Casino Hires Chen Si As President

Mohegan INSPIRE in Incheon, South Korea named Chen Si (l.) as president and Wade Howk as chief operating officer. The $5 billion integrated luxury resort will open later this...

Published September 18, 2023

Allwyn Finalizes U.K. Lottery Leadership Team

Allwyn Group announced the finalization of the new leadership team that will assume operation of the U.K.’s Fourth National Lottery beginning in February 2024.

Published September 18, 2023

Kentucky Hires 10 New Regulators with No Gaming Experience

The 10 new Kentucky gaming regulators have plenty of experience, just not in gaming. Not a single one comes from a gaming background. No matter— Governor Andy Beshear (l.)...

Published September 18, 2023

Sibella Ousted as CEO at Resorts World Las Vegas

Scott Sibella (l.), the first CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, was removed last week. He was replaced by CFO Peter LaVoie.

Published September 18, 2023

Sky River Announces Slew of Executive Appointments

Sky River Casino (l.) has appointed four new executives—Michael Facenda is president, Matthew Morgan has been named senior vice president and assistant general manager, Clay Crawford as chief financial...

Published September 11, 2023

L&W Names Kalabic Chief Accounting Officer; Chow Steps in as CFO

Industry veteran Vanja Kalabic has been named chief accounting officer at supplier Light & Wonder, and Oliver Chow has been chosen to fill the role of interim CFO. ...

Published September 11, 2023

Chris Schroder Takes Reins as Colorado Gaming Director

Chris Schroder (l.) will replace Dan Hartman as the gaming director for Colorado and said he has several goals he wants to accomplish.

Published September 11, 2023

Bragg Gaming Names Mazij CEO

Bragg Gaming Group has named Matevž Mazij (l.), founder of Oryx Gaming and current Bragg Gaming chairman of the board, as the new CEO of Bragg Gaming.

Published September 4, 2023

AGS Appoints Bob Blair as Deputy General Counsel

Veteran gaming attorney Bob Blair (l.) has been named deputy general counsel at supplier AGS.

Published August 28, 2023

Gateway CEO Tony Santo Dies at age 61

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment CEO Tony Santo (l.) has died at the age of 61. He oversaw Gateway’s 19 casinos in 19 casinos and 7,000 employees for 10 years....

Published August 28, 2023

Sightline Announces Several Leadership Changes

Payment provider Sightline Payments has announced a slew of executive-level changes, starting with Omer Sattar assuming full CEO duties.

Published August 21, 2023

Dreams CEO Wilhelm Resigns over Antitrust Probe

Jaime Wilhelm (l.), chief executive officer of Pan-South American casino group Dreams SA, has resigned amid an investigation over antitrust and fraud allegations.

Published August 21, 2023

Florida Gaming Control Commission Loses Third Chairperson

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is looking for its third chairperson in 14 months.

Published August 21, 2023

Timothy Lowry Named Partner for Holland & Knight

Veteran gaming attorney Timothy Lowry (l.) has joined the law firm Holland & Knight as a partner in its Philadelphia office.

Published August 14, 2023

Liu Joins Wynn Resorts Board

Paul Liu (l.) of the United States’ National Committee on U.S.-China Relations has joined the board of Wynn Resorts. The former banker was appointed on August 3.

Published August 14, 2023

Brian Green Named COO of Graton Resort & Casino

Industry veteran Brian Green (l.) has been named chief operating officer of California’s Graton Resort & Casino.

Published August 14, 2023

Stan Hunterton, Famous Las Vegas Mob Buster, Dies at 74

Former federal prosecutor Stan Hunterton (l.), one of the most famous mob busters in the history of Las Vegas, recently passed away at the age of 74.

Published August 14, 2023

Australian Tennis Coach Sanctioned for Ties with Betting Company

Tennis coach Mark Philippoussis (l.) was recently sanctioned for what was deemed to be an inappropriate business relationship with an unspecified betting company.

Published August 7, 2023