Aristocrat Gaming promoted Annie Chan to vice-president of sales and operations for Asia, the company confirmed. Chan, who joined in 2016 and previously served as director of operations, succeeds the departing regional leader, Lloyd Robson.
The appointment identifies the executive responsible for Aristocrat Gaming’s sales and operations across Asia.
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Aristocrat Gaming said Lightning 10 Year Storm debuted at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The launch marks the 10th anniversary of the original Lightning Link game; the new title is available on the Baron Portrait cabinet.
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood announced the launch of Aristocrat Gaming’s $2 Million Dragon Link slot machines in Florida. The high-limit area installation features a progressive jackpot of $2 million and the Dragon Link Genghis Khan and Peace & Long Life themes, the casino said.
Light & Wonder appointed Matthieu Labbat to lead its social casino business, SciPlay. He succeeds Josh Wilson, who stepped down last month after seven years in the role. Light & Wonder said Labbat has nearly 13 years of mobile gaming experience, including more than seven years in leadership roles at Product Madness.
Light & Wonder has appointed Matthieu Labbat as chief executive of SciPlay, its social casino business. Labbat succeeds Josh Wilson, who left the SciPlay chief executive role last month after seven years in charge.
IGT appointed Mark Wadley as incoming president of its land-based gaming business, subject to required regulatory approvals. The company said he will oversee product, commercial and operational functions and report to chief executive Hector Fernandez; Wadley joins from Aristocrat, where he was chief marketing officer for nearly five years.
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo appointed attorney Richard Schonfeld to the Nevada Gaming Commission, with the appointment taking effect on April 29. Schonfeld will replace Rosa Solis-Rainey, who is leaving the commission; the item also reports personnel changes at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Genius Sports and Aristocrat.