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December 2, 2022
James D. Schultz Becomes Scientific Games’ EVP of Global Policy and Government Affairs
On Thursday, Scientific Games named James D Schultz, a highly experienced attorney, and policy advisor, as its executive vice president of global public policy and government affairs. Government Affairs, Public Policy, and Advocacy In this position, Schultz will be responsible for unified government affairs, public policy, and advocacy agenda in order to support the global […]
Business
December 2, 2022
Grey Eagle Names Tyrone Waite Chief Executive Officer
The First Nation band government in Alberta, Canada, the Tsuut’ina Nation, announced a senior-level change for the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino. The Nation said Thursday it selected Tyrone Waite as the venue’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Grey Eagle Selects Tyrone Waite for CEO In his new position as CEO, Waite will play a […]
Business
December 1, 2022
ParlayBay Adds Fredrik Elmqvist as Chair of Its Board
The fast-growing iGaming startup that delivers unique sports betting experiences via micro betting games, ParlayBay, expanded its senior-level team Thursday. The company announced it hired Fredrik Elmqvist to serve as a chair of its Board. Fredrik Elmqvist Joins ParlayBay’s Board Having Elmqvist join the Board complements the company’s growth strategy. In his new position, the […]
Business
November 30, 2022
QTech Games Names Martin Trang Chief Marketing Officer
The lading game distributor, QTech Games, announced Wednesday it hired the services of Martin Trang. By joining the company, Trang was appointed as its new chief marketing officer (CMO). Industry Expert Martin Trang Joins QTech Games The announcement comes amid QTech Games’ ongoing global expansion. Ultimately, having Trang as CMO, the company seeks to boost […]
Casino
November 30, 2022
SOFTSWISS Brings Rhys Hamilton as VIP at Managed Services
Global iGaming platform provider SOFTSWISS has appointed Rhys Hamilton as its new head of VIP at managed services. The new hire is a seasoned veteran in the iGaming industry who brings 18 years of experience under his belt which will make him a valuable addition to SOFTSWISS’ own operations as the company undertakes further expansion […]
Industry
November 29, 2022
Hero Gaming Designates Sarah Stellini as CEO
Swedish gaming company Hero Gaming has designated Sarah Stellini as its new chief executive officer. Stellini officially assumed her new position on November 1, 2022. Before that, she was Hero Gaming’s commercial director for nine months. The CEO position was previously taken by Patrick Jonker, a former director for William Hill. Stellini Brings a Fresh […]
Industry
November 29, 2022
Rush Street Gaming Appoints Dawn Reynolds Pettit as HR SVP
Top developer of regional destination casinos in North America Rush Street Gaming has announced the appointment of Dawn Reynolds Pettit as its new senior vice president of human resources. Prior to landing this position, Pettit filled in the same position at the Hard Rock Casino. Almost Two Decades with Caesars Entertainment Pettit, who describes herself […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
Austrian Scammer Utilizes Multiple Schemes to Swindle Money
An elaborate scam developed by a 45-year-old Austrian resident scammed people out of hundreds of thousands before the police got scent of the scheme and brought it down. Impersonating Hungarian Workers The unnamed man from Burgenland who reportedly cheated numerous Hungarian workers swindled the money to fund his gambling habit and cryptocurrency investments. His hunting […]
Lottery
November 25, 2022
ZEAL Networks Appointed Schmitz-Hübsch as VP of Marketing
Germany lottery operator ZEAL Network announced it appointed Rodja Schmitz-Hübsch as its Vice President of Marketing in October to optimize customer engagement. New Customer Acquisition and Customer Retention New VP of Marketing Schmitz-Hübsch will report directly to ZEAL chief operational officer Sönke Martens on his responsibilities related to the development of the company’s marketing strategy, […]
Industry
November 25, 2022
EuroMillions Winner Addict Goes to Jail for Swindling Other People’s Money
A gambler who had the luck many others would never have was sentenced to spend 12 months in jail this week for a £34,000 ($41,000) luxury clothing scam. Slippery Slope between Gambling and Addiction Reece Casey, 31, from Dudley, in the West Midlands, returned to Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday to hear his sentence after […]