Schock Appointed BIA Regional Director

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has new director of its Southern Plains Regional Office. James Schock, of the Standing Rock Sioux, will oversee four agencies and one field office...

Published January 15, 2018

FanDuel Co-Founder Exits

Daily fantasy sports site FanDuel has lost another top executive as co-founder Tom Griffiths is leaving the company. He follows CEO and co-founder Nigel Eccles who left the company...

Published January 15, 2018

McDowell Steps Down at SuzoHapp

Geoffrey McDowell has stepped down as managing director of Asia Pacific at supplier SuzoHapp, to take a position at an unnamed Melbourne company.

Published January 15, 2018

New Jersey’s Brendan Byrne Dies

Former New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne, the major force behind the legalization of gaming in Atlantic City, died last week at 93. Under Byrne, two referendums were held to...

Published January 8, 2018

Atlantic City Has a New Mayor

Frank Gilliam Jr. was sworn in as Atlantic City’s new mayor succeeding Don Guardian. He told attendees at the city’s swearing in ceremony that he looks forward to making...

Published January 8, 2018

Novomatic Americas Names McLaughlin Marketing VP

Novomatic Americas has named veteran slot executive Kathleen McLaughlin as the company’s new vice president of marketing, as part of its push to gain North American market share.

Published January 8, 2018

Tabcorp Sets Merger Team

Tabcorp Holdings has announced its executive team that will lead the completion of its merger with Tatts Group. They include Managing Director and CEO David Attenborough (l.) and Chief...

Published January 8, 2018

Moon Named CEO of Kangwon Land

Kangwon Land Inc., the sole casino operator in South Korea permitted to offer locals gaming, has appointed Moon Tae-Gon its new CEO. He will lead the company as the...

Published January 8, 2018

Tribal Woman to Run for Idaho Governor

A tribal woman steeped in the issue of tribal gaming has announced she will run for governor of Idaho. Paulette Jordon is the first Indian woman to run for...

Published January 8, 2018

GLI Names Senior Engineering Manager

Gaming Laboratories International named Rick Ketchledge senior manager of engineering for the company’s Las Vegas testing laboratory.

Published January 8, 2018

William Hill Names Devlin Chairman

Roger Devlin has been named Group Chairman of UK bookmaker William Hill after nine years as Chairman of Sports Information Services. He’ll assume the role in April when current...

Published December 25, 2017

Northern Star Casinos Names Zornes CEO

Northern Star Casinos, based in Sparks, Nevada, hired David Zornes as chief executive officer. Zornes will oversee operations at the company's five northern Nevada properties. He brings 37 years...

Published December 25, 2017

Foxwoods Names Asian Marketing Head

Foxwoods Resort Casino, owned by the Pequot Indians of Connecticut, has named a new vice president of Asian Marketing. Ming Make comes to the job with 30 years’ experience...

Published December 25, 2017

Public Policy Institute Names Advisory Board

Nine individuals have been named to the advisory board of the MGM Resorts Public Policy Institute at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The Institute will research bipartisan solutions to...

Published December 25, 2017

Control Board’s Burnett Calls It Quits

Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett is resigning after five years to join a private law practice in Reno. Hailed for his dedication, his tenure saw the agency...

Published December 18, 2017

Sarah Harrison to Leave UK Gambling Commission

UK Gambling Commission CEO Sarah Harrison has announced she will be leaving the commission at the end of February 2018 to take up a senior role with the Department...

Published December 18, 2017

Plousis Named Head of New Jersey Commission

The New Jersey state Senate last week approved the nomination of James T. Plousis as chairman of the state Casino Control Commission. Plousis replaces Matt Levinson, whose departure was...

Published December 18, 2017

Dunch, Madeiros Depart Bermuda Gaming Commission

Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Deputy Chairman Garry Madeiros and Chairman Alan Dunch (l.) recently departed the board. Dunch left in protest of Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons' proposed amendment granting...

Published December 18, 2017

Decorah Named CEO at Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie Tribe last week announced that Brian Decorah has been named CEO of the Snoqualmie Casino in Washington. Decorah brings over 20 years of casino experience to leadership position....

Published December 18, 2017

Cameron-Doe Named Aristocrat Financial Chief

Julie Cameron-Doe was named chief financial officer at Aristocrat Leisure. She joined the company in 2013 and most recently was group general manager—finance. Cameron-Doe replaces Toni Korsanos who declined...

Published December 18, 2017