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Stellar Welcomes Two New Sought After Executives to Fuel Growth and Elevate the Employee Experience

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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    Melissa Bates has been appointed as Chief Revenue Officer and a member of Stellar’s leadership team.
  • While at Enjoy, she built the growth team which included the business development and enterprise account management teams and created and executed Enjoy’s growth strategy.
  • These new leaders bring decades of experience driving revenue and growth, cultivating teams, and implementing scalable best-practices as Stellar continues to achieve aggressive growth milestones across all areas of the business.
  • "Through impactful people operations and leadership, I’m eager to build a talent strategy and culture that effectively manages the employee experience to support Stellar on its growth journey."

Seminole Hard Rock Names Vincent Zahn Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hard Rock International & Seminole Gaming

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Friday, July 7, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock has appointed Vincent Zahn as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International.

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  • HOLLYWOOD, Fla., July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock has appointed Vincent Zahn as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International.
  • Zahn will report directly to Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
  • "Vincent's expertise and background in casino gaming and financial markets make him an invaluable asset to the global growth of our organization," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
  • For more information regarding open roles at Hard Rock International, please visit www.hardrock.com/careers.aspx .

NeoGames Expands Board with the Election of Steve Capp and Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules Related to Audit Committee Composition

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Following his election to the board, Mr. Capp was appointed as the chairperson of the audit committee and as a member of its compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees.

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  • Following his election to the board, Mr. Capp was appointed as the chairperson of the audit committee and as a member of its compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees.
  • Following such appointment, the Company has received notice from Nasdaq that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) requiring that the audit committee be comprised of at least three independent directors within the requisite cure period allowed for under the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
  • “Steve is a highly experienced executive who brings leadership, deep expertise, and professional experience to our board,” said Moti Malul, Chief Executive Officer of NeoGames.
  • “Steve will be a valuable addition to our board.”
    Mr. Capp has 35 years of experience in the gaming and financial services industries.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Names Simon Fothergill Chief Information and Technology Officer

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) announced today that Simon Fothergill has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) for the enterprise.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) announced today that Simon Fothergill has been appointed Chief Information & Technology Officer (CITO) for the enterprise.
  • Reporting to Chief People & Infrastructure Officer Brigitte Saria, Fothergill oversees the development and continued growth and strategic execution of the technology roadmap for gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and the Tribe's future business endeavors.
  • "It's an honor to be given this responsibility and an exciting opportunity to be tasked with executing the Tribe's vision," said Fothergill.
  • Fothergill joined San Manuel in 2019 as Vice President of Information Technology (IT) Business Services with responsibility for identifying talent, innovative technology, products, and systems in preparation to scale and innovate for the opening of Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel.

Michele Merrell is Recognized as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Michele Merrell as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Michele Merrell as an NACD Board Leadership Fellow.
  • NACD Fellows, who earn NACD FellowshipThe Gold Standard Director Credential stand within the highest echelon of those committed to excellence in the boardroom.
  • "I am honored to join the distinguished and diverse group of individuals who make up the NACD Fellow community and who are committed to advancing the highest standards of boardroom excellence," said Michele Merrell.
  • She is the President of Merrell Consulting Group, a global consulting consortium.Since 2014, Michele has served on the Board of Directors for three international corporations.

Galaxy Gaming Appoints Cheryl Kondra to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB: GLXZ), a developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems for land-based casinos and iGaming, announced today that Cheryl Kondra has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective December 2, 2021.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB: GLXZ), a developer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems for land-based casinos and iGaming, announced today that Cheryl Kondra has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective December 2, 2021.
  • We are fortunate to have an individual with Cheryls experience join our Board, said Mark Lipparelli, Chairman of Galaxys Board of Directors.
  • I am confident Cheryl will bring material contributions to Galaxy as a member of the Board.
  • I appreciate the invitation to join the Galaxy Board, Cheryl Kondra replied.

Former Penn National Gaming, Inc. Executive Carl Sottosanti Appointed to Fubo Gaming’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), has appointed former Penn National Gaming, Inc. executive Carl Sottosanti to its board of directors and as chairman of its gaming compliance committee effective immediately.

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  • Fubo Gaming, a subsidiary of leading sports-first live TV streaming platform fuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), has appointed former Penn National Gaming, Inc. executive Carl Sottosanti to its board of directors and as chairman of its gaming compliance committee effective immediately.
  • I am excited to join Fubo Gamings board of directors, said Sottosanti.
  • From 2014-2020, Sottosanti served as executive vice president and general counsel of Penn National, a leading gaming company with 42 gaming facilities in 20 jurisdictions and a growing online gaming/media business.
  • Among the many large transactions Sottosanti led from the legal side at Penn National were its recent Barstool Sports and Pinnacle Entertainment acquisitions.

Penn National Gaming Receives Final Regulatory Approval to Acquire Operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (Commission) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq)(Penn National or the Company) announced today that it has received final approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (Commission) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville.
  • Penn National entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI: Nasdaq) (GLPI) in December 2020 to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville for $31.1 million in cash, subject to certain customary working capital adjustments.
  • Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Penn National will enter into a lease with GLPI for the real estate assets associated with the Hollywood Casino Perryville facility with annual rent of approximately $7.77 million.
  • I want to thank the Commission and their staff for their time and effort in reviewing and approving our Companys license to operate Hollywood Casino Perryville, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National.

Penn National Gaming to Acquire Hollywood Casino Perryville Operations

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI: Nasdaq) (GLPI) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland for $31.1 million in cash, subject to certain customary working capital adjustments.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI: Nasdaq) (GLPI) to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville in Maryland for $31.1 million in cash, subject to certain customary working capital adjustments.
  • Simultaneous with the closing of the transaction, Penn National will enter into a lease with GLPI for the real estate assets associated with the Hollywood Casino Perryville facility with annual rent of approximately $7.77 million.
  • Penn National is excited to acquire the operations of Hollywood Casino Perryville, a property we developed in 2010, which will allow us to re-enter the strong Maryland gaming market and add a twentieth gaming jurisdiction to our leading nationwide footprint, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National.
  • With the nation's largest and most diversified regional gaming footprint, including 41 properties across 19 states, Penn National continues to evolve into a highly innovative omni-channel provider of retail and online gaming, live racing and sports betting entertainment.

Penn National Gaming Set to Open First Retail Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk Today

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced that it expects to open its first retail-branded Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk (Ameristar Black Hawk) today at 4:00pm MT, subject to any final regulatory approvals.

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  • Penn National Gaming, Inc. (PENN: Nasdaq) (Penn National or the Company) announced that it expects to open its first retail-branded Barstool Sportsbook at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk (Ameristar Black Hawk) today at 4:00pm MT, subject to any final regulatory approvals.
  • We are very excited to be opening the first Barstool Sportsbook in the country at Ameristar Black Hawk, said Jay Snowden, President and CEO of Penn National Gaming.
  • This will be the first of many new retail locations for Barstool Sportsbooks at our casinos nationwide.
  • Penn National will offer a state-of-the-art sports betting experience at Ameristar Black Hawk, including sports betting kiosks and ticket writer stations that will support thousands of sports betting options for its customers.