Jamul Resort Casino appointed Chris Kelley as its first chief executive in September, reportedly. Kelley is taking charge of the San Diego-area casino as it enters its next phase.
The appointment puts a new chief executive in charge of a tribal resort whose revenue supports services for its people.
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Light & Wonder reported third-quarter net income of US$133 million, up 16.7% year on year, on revenue of US$824 million, down 2.0%. The company also appointed Matthieu Labbat chief executive of SciPlay, effective immediately; Labbat previously led Product Madness at Aristocrat Leisure.
Veikkaus deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski is due to leave the Finnish operator on 31 August after 14 years, according to the report. Veikkaus has appointed Chris Armes executive vice-president of Gaming Technologies, with his start scheduled for autumn 2026.
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians named Kathy George chief executive of its investment arm, Four Winds Ventures. George most recently led Catawba Two Kings Casino and previously held senior roles at FireKeepers Casino Hotel and Seneca casinos, according to the announcement.
GamCare announced Chris Thornton’s appointment as director of operations. He will oversee the delivery and performance of the charity’s national and regional services, including the National Gambling Helpline.
1xBet appointed Chris Bird and Quirino Mancini as strategic consultants for its player-protection and social-responsibility work. The company said they will contribute to research, policy dialogue and tools, including work connected with its Player Protection Index Series and a broader international social-impact framework.