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Industry
February 14, 2022
Geoconda Argüello-Kline Retires from the Culinary Union
After a historic three-decade legacy of helping working families within the gaming and hospitality industry in Nevada, Geoconda Argüello-Kline announced her retirement from the Culinary Union. Culinary Union Secretary-Treasurer Retires Geoconda Argüello-Kline was a part of the Culinary Union for 32 years. For the last 10 years, she served the Union as a secretary-treasurer. During […]
Industry
February 11, 2022
Dan Broda Appointed Senior Product Manager at Checkd Group
Checkd Group, a collective of social media communities and products created by sports fans, announced a new addition to its ranks with the appointment of Dan Broda as Senior Product Manager. ‘The Right Person to Oversee Our Operations’ New Senior Product Manager Broda will be responsible for overseeing the deployment of the products developed by […]
Business
February 11, 2022
CDI Selects Maureen Adams as New SVP of Gaming Operations
Earlier this week, Churchill Downs Incorporated announced that its SVP of gaming operations Austin Miller will retire. Austin Miller to Retire from Churchill Downs in March Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) said on Thursday that Austin Miller, who served as the company’s SVP of gaming operations for 8 years will retire. His retirement is effective as […]
Business
February 10, 2022
Matthew Kelemen Is Pariplay’s New Business Development Director
Pariplay Ltd, the innovative iGaming content provider and aggregator, known for its paradigm-shifting Fusion platform and Ignite studio development program, has taken another critical step towards its goal to penetrate the North American and Canadian markets. The supplier has elected Matthew Kelemen as its Business Development Director for the North American region. Why Is Pariplay […]
Poker
February 4, 2022
Laurence Fishburne, Playtika Team Up for WSOP Game Commercial
Israel-based digital entertainment company, Playtika, announced that it joined forces with Laurence Fishburne for a new commercial. Laurence Fishburne Participates in a New Playtika WSOP Commercial The legendary Hollywood actor participates in Playtika’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) play-for-fun poker game commercial. The new commercial launched in the US on Thursday, February 3. For Fishburne, […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Chris Graham is FSB’s New Head of Global Marketing Strategy
Having joined the FSB family in the summer of 2020 on a client-focused position as head of marketing operations, Chris Graham will be taking over the reins of the same provider’s Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing team. According to the requirements of his new position, Graham will lead the provider’s marketing strategies across Europe, Latin America, North […]
Casino
February 3, 2022
Hero Gaming Appoints Patrick Jonker as Its New CEO
The gamified gambling operator Hero Gaming has strengthened its leadership by hiring a distinguished industry veteran as its new chief executive officer. The one up to the task is Patrick Jonker, a professional with years of experience in the gambling industry. Hero Gaming Acquires an Experienced CEO As a part of Hero Gaming, Jonker will […]
Business
February 3, 2022
PressEnter Group Announces Hampus Eriksson as CPO
With a declared passion for online casinos since 2016, when the group first emerged, PressEnter Group has continued to use a bold approach to the competitive world of online gaming. Since its rebranding, PressEnter has shown dedication to delivering top-notch products and unparalleled experiences using sustainable practices. As such, the group has never stopped building […]
Business
February 3, 2022
Cordish Gaming Announces Strategic Leadership Promotions
Earlier this week, Cordish Companies announced strategic executive appointments to its gaming division Cordish Gaming Group. Cordish Gaming Promotes Bill Mikus, Edward Evans Planning further growth of the Live! Casino brand, Cordish Gaming promoted Bill Mikus to SVP of human resources. Moreover, the company selected Edward Evans as director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). […]
Business
February 2, 2022
DraftKings Strengthens Media Team with Two Media Heavyweights
The American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting company DraftKings has bolstered its media team with two media industry heavyweights. DraftKings Adds Two Veterans to Its Media Team The two new members who will be responsible for the gambling operator’s media endeavors are Stacie McCollum who will be DraftKings’ new head of programming and […]