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Industry
March 1, 2022
Red Rock Resorts Promoted SVP Scott Kreeger to President
Red Rock Resorts, the holding company of Station Casinos in Nevada, announced Monday the appointment of Scott Kreeger as President effective February 28, 2022. Promoted to President New Red Rock Resorts President Kreeger joined the company in September 2021 when he assumed the role of Senior Vice President of Development, leaving his position as Director […]
Insider
March 1, 2022
Jogo Global CEO David Marcus: Gamification as a Foundation
Jogo Global, now with a solid grounding in the UK and setting its sights on growth further afield, has made great strides thanks to a differentiated product portfolio built on gamification. The fast-growing platform provider and casino content developer has identified player engagement as a vital aspect of slot development and is set to lead […]
Business
February 28, 2022
Markey Becomes XLMedia Interim Chair In the Wake of Bell’s Leave
XLMedia, a market-leading performance marketing company, has recently parted ways with Christopher Bell who resigned from his position as chairman. The company has now announced that Julie Markey will temporarily fill in the vacant seat as an interim chair. Markey Takes Over for the Time Being Until a suitable permanent substitute is found, Markey will […]
Casino
February 28, 2022
Ex Galaxy Executive Jit Ng Appointed as Hoiana’s Chief Marketing Officer
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s former executive Jit Ng has been appointed as Hoiana’s new chief marketing officer (CMO). His main responsibility will be to help the resort drive more growth in the upcoming years, under the supervision of the company’s president and chief executive officer. $4 Billion Development Plans for Hoiana Resort Reuniting state-of-the-art accommodation with […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Swedish Gambling Association Appoints Maria Wennerberg Sedigh as CEO
The Swedish Gambling Industry Association (Spelbranschens Riksorganisation, SPER) has promoted senior adviser Maria Wennerberg Sedigh to the position of chief executive officer. Sedigh will use her rich expertise working in the gaming regulation field to grow and improve SPER’s activity and results. Maria Wennerberg Sedigh Calls Her New Position a “Fun Assignment” Wennerberg Sedigh commented […]
Industry
February 25, 2022
Di Loreto Steps Down from His Position as Nueva Codere’s CEO
Nueva Codere CEO Vicente Di Loreto is stepping down from his post in the company with a plan in place for his replacement. He will be succeeded by a pair of executives who will serve as co-chief executives. Nueva Codere Unveils New Leadership Alberto González del Solar and Alejandro Rodino will be taking the reins […]
Casino
February 24, 2022
Allie Evangelista Named New President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Hard Rock International has announced that Allie Evangelista has become the new president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol located in Bristol, Virginia. In her new position, Evangelista will be reporting directly under Hard Rock International COO Jon Lucas. Lucas released a statement following the announcement noting that Evangelista’s life is a personification of […]
Business
February 23, 2022
Bally’s Creates Environmental, Social and Governance Committee
Bally’s Corporation released a strategy update, outlining that it established an official committee that will oversee the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. The company also said that Robeson Reeves will be serving as the chair of the new ESG committee. Bally’s Selects Robeson Reeves as its ESG’s Committee Chair Bally’s Corporation, the leading […]
Business
February 23, 2022
Flutter Announced Board of Directors and Committees Changes
Global gambling group Flutter Entertainment revealed in a regulatory release today certain changes to the Board of Directors and Committees effective the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 28, 2022. ‘Exceptional Contribution to the Board’ London Stock Exchange (LSE)-listed Flutter Entertainment announced that long-time serving director Michael Cawley would not be running for re-election at […]
Blockchain
February 22, 2022
NFT Scam: Porn Star Disappears with $1.5 Million, Says Report
Last month, the famous porn star and influencer, Lana Rhoades, started her own NFT project. Promising a lucrative investment, the project raised some $1.5 million. It was all going well until Rhoades dumped the project and disappeared with the money in what turned out to be another NFT scam, a new report reveals. NFT Project […]