Writer: Rege Behe — Lead Contributor
Australia: Ainsworth names David Bollesen chief product officer
Ainsworth Game Technology Wednesday announced the appointment of David Bollesen as chief product officer, effective Oct. 7, 2021. Based at... more
Gary Platt Manufacturing launches new division, names Eric Segal president
Gary Platt Manufacturing Wednesday announced the launch of its Sierra Nevada Hospitality division that will focus on banquet, conference,... more
Connecticut will launch sports betting Sept. 30 with Foxwoods, DraftKings
Bettors in Connecticut can start placing place legal sports bets in the state tomorrow. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and... more
Gaming & Leisure Properties appoints JoAnne Epps to board of directors
Gaming & Leisure Properties Wednesday announced that JoAnne A. Epps has been appointed to its board of directors as an independent... more
At 95, Gary Platt still legendary and vital
In 1959, Gary Platt was on a business trip to Las Vegas for L&B West, a restaurant-furniture manufacturer based in Santa Monica,... more
Las Vegas: MGM grant will establish farming facility in Historic Westside
A new source of fresh produce is coming to Las Vegas’ Historic Westside. Tuesday MGM Resorts International announced it is donating... more
G2E returns to Las Vegas as gaming revenues soar and the pandemic lingers
A year ago, anticipation for the Global Game Expo was muted by the specter of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing organizers to present the... more
California: Pechanga Band announces partnership deal with USC
The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians last week announced a sponsorship deal with the University of Southern California. Under the terms of... more
Arizona: Desert Diamond names Justin Ruggieri new general counsel
Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Sept. 24 announced that Justin Ruggieri is the new general counsel for Tohono O’odham Gaming... more
Las Vegas: Cosmopolitan building and operations separated in $5.65 billion deal
Blackstone is selling the operations of the Cosmopolitan to MGM and the building to a partnership that includes a Blackstone real-estate... more
