Interior’s Gavin Clarkson Fired

The deputy assistant secretary for policy and economic development for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Gavin Clarkson, has resigned. He was taken down by an Inspector General’s report on...

Published November 20, 2017

Golden Names Salinas Security VP

Golden Entertainment recently named Al Salinas corporate vice president of security. Previously he served 29 years in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, becoming the first Hispanic to hold...

Published November 20, 2017

Turrini Moves At BMM Testlabs

Marzia Turrini, formerly senior vice president, operations Europe and South America, has been named senior vice president, business development Europe and South America at BMM Testlabs. A 15-year gaming...

Published November 20, 2017

Wilmott Named Chairman of AGA

Tim Wilmott, the CEO of Penn National Gaming, has been elected by the board of directors to become the new chairman of the American Gaming Association. Wilmott succeeds Jim...

Published November 13, 2017

Levinson Out at New Jersey CCC

Matt Levinson, the chairman of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission, was not reappointed to the position he has held since 2012. James Plousis, the chairman of the New...

Published November 13, 2017

BMM Names Lee to Europe, South America Operations

BMM Testlabs announced that Marc Lee, formerly senior vice president of technology, has been transferred to the position of senior vice president of operations for Europe and South America.

Published November 13, 2017

Pratte New Navajo Chief of Staff

The Navajo Nation has named Clara Pratte chief of staff for the Office of the President and Vice President. She has worked for the Navajo and other tribes in...

Published November 13, 2017

Martin, Gilland Named Golden Executives

Ned Martin was named chief administrative officer and Phyllis Gilland (l.) was named general counsel at Las Vegas-based Golden Entertainment Inc. Both were employed at American Casino & Entertainment...

Published November 6, 2017

Perez-Larragoite Named VP Gaming for Sysco

Former Cintas executive Karla Perez-Larragoite has been named as vice president of gaming for food provider Sysco.

Published November 6, 2017

Hard Rock International Appoints Ed Tracy CEO of Asia

Veteran casino executive Ed Tracy has been named as the CEO of Asia for Hard Rock International. Tracy is focused on developing an integrated resort project in Japan for...

Published October 30, 2017

Caesars Taps Tech Industry for New CMO

The gaming giant has appointed Chris Holdren, CMO of internet startup Handy Technologies, to direct all its marketing initiatives. A veteran of Starwood Holdings and Disney, Holdren brings a...

Published October 30, 2017

IGT Names SVP, General Counsel

IGT has named Christopher Spears as senior vice president and general counsel, replacing the retiring Neil Abrams as head of the company’s legal team.

Published October 30, 2017

JACK Entertainment Promotes Six

Six team members have been promoted at Detroit-based JACK Entertainment. The changes reflect recognition of their talent and contributions and preparation for Greektown Casino-Hotel becoming a JACK-branded property, said...

Published October 30, 2017

Nevada Tourism Chief Resigns

Claudia Vecchio, who headed the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has resigned to become CEO of Sonoma County Tourism. She is leaving almost a month to the...

Published October 30, 2017

Pazner Named 888 COO

888 Holdings has named Itai Pazner as its chief operating officer. Pazner was previously the company’s senior VP of its B2C division.

Published October 30, 2017

McAllister Cox (l.) Named President of International Association Of Gaming Advisors (IAGA)

Laura McAllister Cox, the vice president of regulatory compliance and legal counsel for Rush Street Gaming has been named the new president of the International Association Of Gaming Advisors...

Published October 23, 2017

Semola Named Gun Lake Operations Officer

As the 7-year management contract winds down between a Station Casinos affiliate and Gun Lake Casino in Shelbyville, Michigan, the casino has hired casino industry veteran Salvatore Semola as...

Published October 23, 2017

Reno’s Carano Dies At 85

Attorney, philanthropist and winery owner Don Carano, one of Reno's most influential figures, recently died at age 85. Taking a risk, in 1973 Carano built the Eldorado Hotel and...

Published October 15, 2017

Scientific Games Names CMO

Scientific Games has named Shawn Dennis as executive vice president and chief marketing officer, responsible for elevating the company’s brand position.

Published October 15, 2017

GLI Names COO for Australia

GLI has named Erdal Eskin chief operating officer for GLI Australia, where he will manage the company’s Sydney laboratories and oversee supplier relations.

Published October 15, 2017