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Business
March 26, 2025
Tilman Fertitta Eyes CEO Exit for US Ambassador Role
The billionaire businessman, owner of a range of entertainment venues, hotel and casinos in Nevada, who also owns NBA’s Houston Rockets, Tilman Fertitta, announced his plans to resign from a range of companies, if he is confirmed as the new US ambassador to Italy and San Marino. Letter Describes the Billionaire’s Intentions If Administrative Role […]
Business
March 24, 2025
CEO Becker to Depart After a Decade at the Helm of ZEAL Network
ZEAL Network, a leading Hamburg-based provider of online lottery products, announced that it will be parting ways with Helmut Becker, its chief executive officer. Until his term is over, however, Becker will remain on board and ensure a smooth transition of his duties. Becker Led ZEAL for a Decade According to the company’s official announcement, […]
Business
March 24, 2025
Sun International Appoints Ulrik Bengtsson as Chief Executive
Last week, Raketech, the leading online affiliate and content marketing company, announced that its chairman, Ulrik Bengtsson, would be stepping down from his role. At the time, the company confirmed that the executive had accepted a full-time CEO role with an international company. On Monday, Sun International Limited, the premier entertainment and holiday destination company […]
Business
March 20, 2025
Sweden Nominates New Svenska Spel Chair & Board Members
Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling operator, unveiled a number of board nominations. The government proposed the appointment of a new chair, two new members, and the re-election of five others. Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt Nominated as Chair According to Svenska Spel’s official announcement, the government has decided to nominate the experienced Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt as chairwoman of Svenska […]
Business
March 20, 2025
Ulrik Bengtsson to Resign from Chairman Role at Raketech
The leading online affiliate and content marketing company, Raketech, announced that its chairman will soon step down from his senior-level role after agreeing to transition to a full-time CEO position at another company. That’s the case for Ulrik Bengtsson, who joined the company several years ago and has played an important role in its growth […]
Industry
March 20, 2025
EL Names Industry Heavyweight Baeveghem as Secretary General
The European Lotteries, the European umbrella organization of national lotteries operating games of chance, including sports betting, announced the appointment of a new secretary general. The appointee is set to step into the office later this year and continue to grow and strengthen the organization’s unique societal mission. EL Names a New Secretary General According […]
Casino
March 19, 2025
Caesars Entertainment Grows Board with Two Independent Directors
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment has added two new independent directors to its Board of Directors. Jesse Lynn and Ted Papapostolou, both executives at Icahn Enterprises, have joined the board right away waiting for regulatory approval. Icahn Enterprises Executives Join Caesars Board This move comes after an agreement between Caesars Entertainment and Icahn Enterprises, a diverse […]
Industry
March 17, 2025
PAGCOR Chief to Receive Special Award at Asia Gaming Awards
Asia Gaming Brief announced that it will provide the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s chair and chief executive officer, Alejandro H. Tengco, with a special honorary award that highlights his achievements. Tengco to Receive a Special Honorary Award According to the announcement, Tengco will receive a special honorary award at the upcoming Asia Gaming Awards […]
Business
March 13, 2025
Andy Hendrickson Resigns from CTO Role at Aristocrat
The global entertainment and gaming content company, Aristocrat Leisure Limited, announced changes to its senior-level management team. On Wednesday this week, the company confirmed that its chief technology officer, Andy Hendrickson, has taken the decision to resign from his role. After Four Years with Aristocrat, Hendrickson Stepped Down It was back in July 2021 when […]
Business
March 13, 2025
Nevada Gambling Watchdog’s Analyst Retires After Decades of Service
A recognizable gaming research analyst and expert with decades of experience in Nevada would be stepping down from his role. That’s the case for Michael Lawton, the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s (NGCB) senior economic analyst, a newly released report suggests. Michael Lawton to Step Down from the NGCB The executive has been working with the […]