Business
July 10, 2024
Prettyman Named SVP of Property Operations for Live! Casino Louisiana
Cordish Gaming Group has promoted from within, designating the experienced Bryan Prettyman as senior vice president of property operations for its Live! Casino and Hotel in Louisiana. Set to open its doors in Q1 2025, the casino resort is Cordish’s newest property. Prettyman is an experienced gambling industry employee, whose track record includes senior positions […]
Industry
July 10, 2024
Less than 500 Evolution Georgia Workers Expected to Strike
The leading gaming and entertainment company, Evolution, currently has more than 8,000 employees in Georgia. Evolution Georgia complements the company’s operations in Latvia, as well as Malta, among other jurisdictions across the globe. Amid recent allegations of poor working conditions, harassment by management and insufficient pay, an estimated minimum of 5,000 employees were expected to […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
GambleAware, GamCare Enhance Teams with Strategic Additions
GambleAware has designated Siân Griffiths as its new chair of trustees, replacing Baroness Kate Lampard. The latter is stepping down after approximately eight years in the position. Griffiths will step into the office on July 18 and will leverage her profound industry experience to tackle gambling harms in the UK. A former chair of Public […]
Business
July 9, 2024
Roger Parkes Departs Betway Group after Nearly a Decade of Service
Roger Parkes, Betway Group’s esteemed director of compliance and regulatory affairs, has announced his departure from the leading company after nearly a decade of dutiful service. Parkes, a key figure in shaping Betway’s compliance framework, revealed his decision to take a break, recharge, and reflect before pursuing his next professional challenge. Betway Bids Farewell to […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
Employees of Evolution Georgia to Go On Strike on July 12
A minimum of 5,000 of Evolution’s employees in Georgia are expected to go on strike later this week. The announcement comes at a time when accusations against Evolution Georgia released by the Georgian trade union news outlet, Mautskebeli, claim company employees have been victims of abuse, including unsafe working conditions, management harassment and insufficient pay. […]
Business
July 8, 2024
Entain Adds Helen Ashton as Independent NED
Gambling giant Entain has made yet another addition to its team, naming the experienced Helen Ashton as an independent non-executive director. As someone with decades of corporate and business experience, she will be a valuable addition to Entain’s board. In addition to becoming an independent NED, Ashton will also join Entain’s Audit Committee. The new […]
Legal
July 3, 2024
DraftKings Extortion Case Plaintiff Revealed as Steven Jacobs
The legal battle over the alleged DraftKings customer data leak took a dramatic turn as Steven Jacobs, the attorney representing the anonymous plaintiff, confirmed that he himself was the plaintiff. This revelation corroborates earlier reports and speculation based on court filings and statements on social media and should significantly affect the ongoing court proceedings. The […]
Business
July 3, 2024
Relax Gaming Names Kirsten O’Neill as Second-Ever CFO
Relax Gaming, a leading iGaming aggregator and content supplier, announced that it has named the experienced Kirsten O’Neill as its new chief financial officer. Having joined the company in 2021, the appointee will now assume responsibility for the company’s finances. O’Neill originally served as group finance manager, leveraging her experience to sort out financial matters […]
Business
July 2, 2024
Flutter Bolsters Leadership with Two New Non-Executive Directors
Flutter Entertainment announced that its Board of Directors had appointed Robert R. Bennett (“Dob”) and Christine M. McCarthy as non-executive directors, effective immediately. Bennett will join the Risk and Sustainability Committee, while McCarthy will be part of the Audit Committee. These appointments align with Flutter’s recent drive to bolster its leadership core. The Company Gains […]
Casino
July 2, 2024
The Mirage Workers Benefit from Job Fairs, Support Ahead of Closure
Thousands of workers are going to be affected by the upcoming closure of the Mirage, one of the most iconic and recognizable hotel casino resorts in Las Vegas. The temporary closure scheduled for July 17 is required as a part of the process that will completely overhaul the famous property. Once completed, the revamp of […]
