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Business
November 25, 2021
Strive Gaming Appoints Haig Sakouyan as VP of Client Success
Strive Gaming has tapped the talent of Haig Sakouyan as the company’s new vice president of client success. Sakouyan has close to 19 years in the gambling industry, spanning both casino and sportsbook assets. He has collaborated with 18 industry brands and specifically helped with the launch of each. Experienced Veteran with a Lot to Offer He will […]
Business
November 25, 2021
Ian Williams Appointed Wynn Interactive President
As WynnBET expands its digital footprint, the company needs well-seasoned veterans to keep securing a share of what is a rapidly expanding industry. The appointment of Ian Williams as president of the company’s interactive division will now help Wynn continue on a growth trajectory that brings its retail expertise into the digital sector and allows it to […]
Business
November 16, 2021
Bragg Appoints Paul Godfrey Interim CEO Replacing Richard Carter
Bragg Gaming Group, the global gaming technology and content provider, announced that it has initiated a strategic review of the overall organization. As a result, the company said that Richard Carter has stepped down from his role as CEO. Richard Carter Steps Down as CEO Carter was appointed in May this year, but his position […]
Business
November 15, 2021
Change at the Helm of Microgaming as CEO Coleman Steps Down
Global supplier of online gaming software Microgaming announced today its CEO John Coleman would be stepping down from the executive role at the end of the year and would be succeeded by the company’s COO, Andrew Clucas. Stepping Down as CEO Microgaming chief executive officer Coleman will step down on New Year’s Eve as CEO […]
Business
November 15, 2021
CGA Appoints New Members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is expanding its Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting on November 10, 2021, when the Board decided to appoint four new directors, the CGA announced today. ‘Testament to Exponential Growth’ The CGA’s Board of Directors added Scott Burton, chief executive officer of FansUnite Entertainment, Neil Erlick, chief corporate […]
Business
November 8, 2021
IGT Appoints Gil Rotem as President of iGaming
Global provider of solutions and gaming technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced today the appointment of Gil Rotem as President of iGaming. Development and Expansion of PlayCasino With the appointment effective immediately, Gil Rotem is responsible for the further development and expansion of IGT’s business across online casino, poker and bingo business, IGT PlayCasino, and […]
Industry
November 5, 2021
Jim Allen Elected to Replace Trevor Croker as AGA Chairman
The gambling industry representative body in the US, American Gaming Association (AGA), announced today its Board of Directors elected Jim Allen to succeed Trevor Croker as Chairman of the association. Croker’s Worthy Successor Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, will be replacing Aristocrat Technologies CEO and Managing Director Trevor […]
Industry
November 4, 2021
Soft2Bet Appoints Kiril Nestorovski as Director B2B
Online casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet announced a new addition to its management team with the appointment of Kiril Nestorovski as the new Director of B2B. Expansion Strategy Execution New B2B director Kiril Nestorovski will be responsible for the company’s expansion strategy execution as Soft2Bet is looking to establish a presence for its B2B […]
Business
November 3, 2021
Caroline Ackroyd to Become Chief Financial Officer of XLMedia
Global digital publishing group XLMedia has elected a new chief financial officer. Finance specialist Caroline Ackroyd will be stepping into the position and also joining the board of directors. Ackroyd to Replace Ellis as a CFO The new chief financial officer will replace Rowan Ellis. The latter will remain a part of XLMedia but will […]
Casino
October 25, 2021
Caesars Adds ex-NGCB Sandra Douglass Morgan as Board Member
Caesars Entertainment has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan to the company’s Board of Directors effective November 7, 2021. Morgan’s appointment, while still subject to regulatory approvals, is an important addition to the company’s ranks of executives as she previously served as a chairwoman to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), making her intimately familiar with the […]