Success Dragon CEO Makes Exit

Hong Kong-listed Success Dragon has announced the resignation of Chairman and CEO Tan Teng Hong. No clear reason was given for Tan’s sudden resignation, which was effective July 3.

Published July 16, 2018

IEC Appoints New CEO

Hong Kong-listed International Entertainment Corp. has appointed Zhang Yan Min as its new CEO amid a shakeup of the company board. Lam Yat Ming and Ren Yunan both stepped...

Published July 16, 2018

Martinez Launches Consult HR Partners

Jennifer Martinez, a human resources executive with experience in the technology, gaming and hospitality industries, recently launched Consult HR Partners. The Las Vegas-based, women-owned boutique firm will provide strategic...

Published July 16, 2018

Packer Resigns CPH, Citing Ongoing Illness

Billionaire James Packer has resigned as director of private investment firm Consolidated Press Holdings Pty to continue “his recovery from illness,” according to a statement. CPH owns about 46...

Published July 16, 2018

BMM South Africa Hires Obed Mathabe

Obed Mathabe recently was named technical compliance manager at BMM Testlabs' South Africa office and test lab in Johannesburg. Previously, Mathabe was a gaming technical manager at Silverstar Casino...

Published July 9, 2018

Cache Creek Names Kari Stout-Smith GM

A 20-year veteran of the casino and hospitality industry, Kari Stout-Smith, has been named general manager and chief operating office for Cache Creek Casino Resort in Northern California. The...

Published July 9, 2018

Coleman Named Microgaming CEO

John Coleman has been named chief executive officer of Isle of Man-based online gaming company Microgaming. He replaces CEO Roger Raatgever and moves up from his former position as...

Published July 9, 2018

Jeff Karp Named President of Big Fish Games

Former Electronic Arts and Zynga executive Jeff Karp has been named as managing director and president of Big Fish Games. He replaces founder and former CEO Paul Thelen, who...

Published July 9, 2018

Foley Running for Minnesota Attorney General

Former National Indian Gaming Commission Vice Chairman Tom Foley has announced his candidacy for the office of Attorney General in his home state of Minnesota. Foley is an experienced...

Published July 9, 2018

Sinatra Out at Wynn

Kim Sinatra, the general counsel for Wynn Resorts, has left her position. The departure is a continuation of the company shedding board members and executives who have had anything...

Published July 9, 2018

Senet Group Names Sarah Hanratty CEO

Industry-independent watchdog the Senet Group has appointed Sarah Hanratty as new chief executive, replacing former CEO George Kidd. Hanratty joins the Senet Group from the UK alcohol standards association...

Published July 2, 2018

Mrha Joins Live Casinos & Hotel as CFO

Yvonne Mrha has been named chief financial officer of the Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland. The new CFO comes from MGM Resorts.

Published July 2, 2018

Timothy Bruce Named Grand Hyatt GM

Hospitality veteran Timothy Bruce has been named general manager of the Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams Macau, a Melco Resorts & Entertainment property.

Published July 2, 2018

MGM China’s Shigley to Exit Macau

MGM China Holdings Ltd. has confirmed that John Shigley, its chief operating officer in charge of gaming in Macau, will depart the company “later this year” to return to...

Published July 2, 2018

AGA Names Interim CEO

Stacy Papadopoulos, general counsel for the American Gaming Association, is taking the helm at the Washington, D.C.-based trade group until a successor is found for Geoff Freeman, who is...

Published July 2, 2018

Poker Great Doyle Brunson Retires

Poker legend Doyle Brunson has officially retired from professional poker playing in his last game at the World Series of Poker. Brunson placed sixth in the $10,000 buy-in No-limit...

Published June 25, 2018

Insider Trading Case Against Baazov Dismissed

A Quebec judge has dismissed the insider trading case against former Amaya gaming head David Baazov as well as his co-defendants. The ruling came in response to a motion...

Published June 25, 2018

Pansy Ho Receives Légion d’Honneur

Pansy Ho, co executive director of MGM China Holdings Ltd., has been awarded France’s highest honor, the Chevalier de L’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. The award acknowledged her...

Published June 25, 2018

Butera Will Head MGM Interactive Gaming

Former Arena Football League Commissioner and Foxwoods Casino Resort Chief Executive Officer Scott Butera has been named president of interactive gaming at MGM Resorts International. The new division will...

Published June 25, 2018

Juliano Joins del Lago

The struggling New York casino has hired industry veteran Mark Juliano as general manager. He’ll be facing intense competition from several tribal casinos and a state government that has...

Published June 25, 2018