MGM Grand Detroit appointed Eric Sprague as vice-president of table games operations, moving him from MGM Springfield, where he was casino operations vice-president. The company said Sprague will oversee table games operations, including guest experience, performance, staff engagement and regulatory compliance.
The appointment changes the senior operator responsible for table games at MGM Grand Detroit.
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The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has approved standard rules for a range of casino table games. The page notes that individual facilities may use variations and advises players to check casino websites for details.
A California court ruled that the Bureau of Gambling Control exceeded its authority with regulations targeting cardroom table games, according to the California Gaming Association. The association said the rules would have barred or restricted games operated by licensed cardrooms across the state.
Reportedly, Games Valley has named Jorge L Morales its first Director of Americas. Morales will manage commercial operations across the region, including operator partnerships and customer relationships. He previously served as Commercial Director at Aristocrat Interactive.
Bally's Atlantic City appointed Tom Pohlman as president, with Pohlman confirming his acceptance on Monday. He previously served as general manager of Golden Nugget Atlantic City until stepping down in May, after 15 years in Atlantic City's Marina District.
Springfield’s counsel asked a Hampden County Superior Court judge on Wednesday to move the confidential arbitration with MGM Resorts International into open court. MGM is disputing the city’s refusal to approve a proposed sale of MGM Springfield to Canadian private equity firm Clairvest; MGM claims in arbitration that the delay has caused $500 million in damages. The city cites contractual employment and gaming-floor commitments it says remain unresolved.