SCHENECTADY, NY —Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady announced today the next step in its hiring process, and another milestone in bringing hundreds of jobs to the Capital Region. Interested candidates can now apply for a number of Management, Specialist and Director Level positions. These positions include: Slot Technical Shift Manager Slot Operations Shift Manager Table Games Shift Manager Executive Host (Experienced) Digital and Social Media Specialist Descriptions for these positions are now posted at www.riverscasinoandresort.com/employment, and resumes are now being accepted. “These are critical technical and managerial roles at Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady,” said Mary...
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Casino Royale (1967 film) Charles K. Feldman, the producer, had acquired the film rights in 1960 and had attempted to get Casino Royale made as an Eon Productions Bond film ; however, Feldman and the producers of the Eon series, Albert R. Broccoli and Harry Saltzman, failed to come to terms. Believing that he could not compete with the Eon series, Feldman resolved to produce the film as a satire. The budget escalated as various directors and writers got involved in the production, and actors expressed dissatisfaction with the project. Casino Royale was released on 13 April 1967, two months prior to Eon's fifth Bond movie, You Only Live Twice . The film was a financial success, grossing...
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Our Team Trent McIntosh, Senior Vice President & General Manager Trent McIntosh brings 20 years of experience in Racing and Gaming management to Caesars Entertainment, where he currently serves as assistant general manager at Horseshoe Bossier City and Harrah’s Louisiana Downs. In his current role, Trent manages all racing and gaming operations at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs and all gaming operations at Horseshoe Bossier City. In this position, which he has held since 2016, Trent is responsible for helping build and execute service plans and manage the overall effectiveness of both properties. He is best known for his exemplary customer service scores and brought his resorts to first and...
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Billionaire James Packer has stepped down as director of his casino empire, Crown Resorts citing mental health reasons. A spokesman for Packer’s private investment vehicle, Consolidated Press Holdings, said he had resigned from the board of Crown Resorts for personal reasons. “Mr Packer is suffering from mental health issues. At this time he intends to step back from all commitments,” the spokesman said. Packer had only recently returned to the board in August last year after previously stepping down to focus on international interests. He is believed to be in the United States where he is receiving help for depression and anxiety. Packer has had a number of battles with depression. After...
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Executive Team Susan joined SaskGaming in 2000 as Director of Player Relations and went on to become Director of Marketing in 2004. In 2010, Susan was appointed Vice President of Marketing and became the Chief Marketing Officer in 2013. In 2015, Susan was appointed President and CEO of the corporation. Before joining the corporation, Susan held positions at Crown Life Canada, Crown Investments Corporation and Saskatchewan Transportation Company. In 1999, Susan was honoured with the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Outstanding Public Service in Saskatchewan, as a part of the Crown Investments Corporation Strategic Management Team and Corporate Secretariat. Her previous community service...
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Do you want to celebrate an event? 1 — What differentiates the Casino de Madrid from other venues? The Casino de Madrid is not an ordinary venue. It is a private club with restricted access. You can only enter if you are a member or if you’re invited to an event. That is to say, access is restricted exclusively to a select audience and that’s value added: when you’re invited to an event here, expectations are rather high. The building is unique and our culinary offering is excellent. 2 — What added value are your clients looking for when they reserve their events here? What is the first thing they say when they see the space? The first thing that hits them is the building: the main...
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Brian Fountain Named Director of Food & Beverage Brian Fountain Named Director of Food & Beverage for Live! Casino & Hotel Live! Casino & Hotel today announced the appointment of BRIAN FOUNTAIN as Director of Food and Beverage. Mr. Fountain will leverage more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and restaurant management to ensure premiere levels of quality and service across the property’s restaurants, bars and lounges, as well as banquets, private events, employee dining, and catering operations. In this role, he will be responsible for managing and developing the food and beverage team, controlling budgets and operating expenses, and cultivating vendor and...
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ONCHAN, Isle of Man – January 2017 – Rational Group today announced that Bo Wänghammar has been appointed as Managing Director of PokerStars Casino, the online casino brand of Rational Group, which also operates the PokerStars online poker brand. Wänghammar will join the company on February 1 and assume responsibility for the overall performance of the PokerStars Casino business, reporting to Rafi Ashkenazi, Chief Executive Officer of Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) and Rational Group. Wänghammar is a veteran online gaming executive, most recently serving as Business Development Director for Mr Green & Co AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: MRG), the Swedish online casino company, and previously...
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James Packer resigns from Crown Resorts due to ‘mental health issues’ BILLIONAIRE James Packer is suffering from “mental health issues” and has abruptly resigned from his company Crown Resorts. BILLIONAIRE James Packer has resigned as a director of his company Crown Resorts for “personal reasons”. The company announced the move in a brief statement to the Australian Securities Exchange on Wednesday. “We have appreciated James’ contribution to the Board and respect his decision to step down from his role as a director at this time,” executive chairman John Alexander said. In a statement, a spokesman for Mr Packer’s private investment company Consolidated Press...
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Nevada Gold & Casinos’ Board of Directors consists of a group of executives and entrepreneurs as well as current industry professionals that help steer our global strategy. Backgrounds within varied sectors and years of experience in the gaming industry guide the five member board in their decisions and initiatives. William J. Sherlock — Chairman – Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc; Former President/CEO of Foxwoods Resort & Casino Mr. Sherlock has served as Chairman since November 2009. Mr. Sherlock is a hospitality and casino industry veteran of 35 years. From 1997 to 2000, he was Chief Operating Officer, and from 2000 to 2006, he was Chief Executive Officer of Foxwoods...
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