Gaming Industry News - Appointments

Tropicana Entertainment has named Phil Fortino Vice President and head of human resources. Fortino, who until recently owned and managed Global Work/Life Solutions, a human resources consulting firm, will report to CEO Scott C. Butera. - More

Barona Resort & Casino announced that Greg Liggett has been promoted to casino manager. - More

Dillon, who began his career at Barona more than 18 years ago, most recently served as the casino's senior vice president of gaming operations. - More

American Gaming Systems (AGS), a leading designer, manufacturer and operator of gaming machines with more than 7,000 units in operation, announced today it has appointed gaming industry veteran Robert L. Miodunski as its Chairman and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. - More

Google is working on a social service to rival Facebook, if Web rumors are to be believed. And while Google's social-networking efforts have so far fallen flat, even satisfied Facebook users should hope that the search engine's efforts bear fruit. - More

Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq and Vienna Stock Exchange: CNTY) announced today the appointment of Al Wilson as the new General Manager of the newly acquired Century Casino in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. - More

Hard Rock International, one of the world's most recognizable and iconic brands, announced that Nelson Parker has been named Head of Development, Americas for Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos. - More

Tropicana Entertainment today formally announced that Jeff Michie has been named General Manager of its Horizon Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The announcement was made by CEO Scott C. Butera. - More

Tropicana Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Ward Shaw to the General Manager position at Casino Aztar. - More

Cantor Gaming, an affiliate of the global financial services company Cantor Fitzgerald, announced today that Todd Simons has joined Cantor Gaming as Senior Vice President of Gaming Operations. Mr. Simons will be responsible for overseeing all casino related operations at Cantor Gaming, specifically management of mobile gaming as well as slot rou... - More