Ure Appointed Head of E-Gaming for Isle of Man
Tony Ure has been appointed head of e-gaming by the Department of Economic Development of the Isle of Man. Ure has 30 years’ experience in the gaming industry.
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Trump Nominates Weaver to Head HIS
Robert M. Weather has been nominated by the president to be director of Indian Health Services. This agency is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Corcoran Considered For Uber Post
Breon Corcoran, who's leaving Paddy Power Betfair after negotiating its $9 billion merger with Betfair last year, is said to be under consideration to head Uber, following the recent...
Truong Leaves Vietnam Lottery
The CEO of the Vietnam Lottery Co. Ltd. resigned October 1, reportedly for personal reasons. Tong Quoc Truong had been head of Vietlott since 2012, the year the company...
TAB-Austria CEO Seigfried Dattl Dead at 51
The CEO at TAB-Austria, Siegfried Dattl Jr,. has died at 51. TAB-Austria is a manufacturer of touchscreen games and specialist cabinets for sports betting. Dattl reportedly died at home...
Gros, Meitzler Win AGEM Awards
Global Gaming Business Publisher Roger Gros and Novomatic Americas President Rick Meitzler (center) received the AGEM Memorial Awards Honoring Peter Mead and Jens Halle. They were joined by AGEM...
Aruze Gaming America Announces Changes
Several changes have been made to the organizational structure and leadership team at Las Vegas-based Aruze Gaming America. Richard Pennington has resigned as president chief administrative officer and chief...
Gibraltar Government Names Lyman
William Hill Plc Director of Group Regulatory Affairs Andrew Lyman has been named executive director and head of gambling for Gibraltar. Lyman will oversee Gibraltar’s regulatory guidance and stakeholder...
David Vialpando Named Gaming Regulator of the Year
OnCourse Learning Director of Gaming Programs David Vialpando was named one of two 2017 Gaming Regulators of the Year—Indian Country by the International Masters of Gaming Law. Chairman of...
William Hill Names Prior Group CFO
UK Bookmaker William Hill Plc has named Ruth Prior as the group’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior was recruited from WorldPay’s executive team where she had served as Chief Operations...
Andy Harris Leaves Realistic Games
Andy Harris is resigning as CEO of Realistic Games. Harris did not disclose a reason for his departure. He had been CEO since April 2016.
Zheng is New Liaison in Macau
The Mainland China State Council has appointed Zheng Xiaosong the new director of the Central People’s Government Liaison Office in Macau. Zheng is a veteran of the country’s government...
Innovation Group Names Michael Zhu As New Partner
Michael Zhu, the senior vice president of the Innovation Group’s international division, has been named as a partner in the firm. He’ll concentrate on the firm’s successful Asian practice....
MGM Promotes Resort Leaders in Las Vegas and Tunica
MGM Resorts recognized the accomplishments of five of its leaders last week, promoting general managers at three Las Vegas and one Tunica, Mississippi properties to presidents and COOs, including...
Oswell Named Atlantis President
Audrey Oswell was named president and managing director at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort in the Bahamas. A 30-year hospitality and gaming industry veteran, she is the first female...
JACK Entertainment Announces Promotions
JACK Entertainment announced several corporate promotions. Brian Eby (l.) was named executive vice president of corporate operations and chief innovation officer. Darlene Monzo was named executive vice president and...
Aristocrat Names Rowe to Head Asia-Pacific
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has promoted Chris Rowe to the position of managing director, Asia-Pacific, overseeing all sales and business development in the region.
Baazov Accused of Fraud in Lawsuit
A Dubai investor is suing ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov saying Baazov fraudulently used his name to build support for a takeover bid of Amaya. The lawsuit by Kalani Lal,...
Spectrum Names Graves Non-Executive Chairman
Spectrum Gaming Group has named Julian Graves, formerly managing director of Clarion Events, to the newly created position of non-executive chairman.
Stars Group Names Christopher Coyne COO
Christopher Coyne has been named chief operating officer of the Stars Group, the former Amaya, and will report directly to CEO Rafi Ashkenazi.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
