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Mohegan Appoints Kurt Shotzberger as VP of Financial Planning & Analysis
Mohegan, a globally recognized leader in entertainment and gaming, has announced the appointment of Kurt Shotzberger as the Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis. In this role, Shotzberger will spearhead budgeting, financial modeling, forecasting and financial and operational analysis, as well as strategic planning. His work will be instrumental in shaping the economic future of Mohegan, ensuring sustainability and success across all facets of the organization.
âKurtâs extensive background in finance and gaming brings a unique perspective and invaluable expertise to our team. His skills will be crucial as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape in our industry, and weâre really looking forward to seeing the innovative direction Kurt will offer as part of Mohegan,â Ray Pineault, President and CEO of Mohegan, said.
With over two decades of experience in finance, including 15 years in the gaming industry, Shotzberger brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Mohegan. His professional highlights include various senior leadership roles at IGT, a global leader in gaming technology and serving as Vice President of Gaming & Lodging investment banking with Wachovia Securities. A seasoned professional, Shotzbergerâs career is marked by his achievements in enhancing brand performance and driving growth. His appointment at Mohegan is a testament to his abilities and the companyâs commitment to excellence and innovation.
âStepping into the role at Mohegan allows me to apply my background in a manner that aligns with my professional ethos. This opportunity is both a privilege and a significant responsibility which I am eager to begin while making meaningful contributions along the way,â said Kurt Shotzberger, Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Mohegan.
Shotzberger, who is a Pennsylvania native, has an educational background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Business from Wake Forest University alongside professional certifications that underscore his expertise in economic forecasting and analysis. His approach to finance is deeply aligned with Moheganâs core values, emphasizing mutual respect, cooperation and building lasting relationships.
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Scientific Games Announces Mike Cardell as Senior Vice President, Americas Systems
Scientific Games announces the appointment of Mike Cardell as the companyâs Senior Vice President of Americas Systems. As the industryâs fastest-growing lottery systems supplier globally, Cardellâs appointment is another example of the companyâs continued investments in people and products to innovate for its customers.
Mike Cardell.jpgCardell is an accomplished business technology leader with more than 17 years of experience and a proven track record in innovating technology-based products and services, including enterprise and consumer-facing applications, transaction processing platforms, large-scale IT conversions, strategic growth and impactful results.
He will lead all aspects of the companyâs Americas lottery system business, driving incremental revenue and expanding product offerings while nurturing existing client relationships to grow lottery profits responsibly. Cardell will also be executing product and business development strategies as well as overseeing central and regional operations, service and contract management.
John Schulz, President, Americas & Global Instant Products, said, âWith a keen understanding of developing strategies for sustainable growth, Mike will be instrumental in growing our systems business and ensuring innovation and operational excellence in our existing system operations. His strategic mindset and leadership experience make him a valuable addition to Scientific Games. We are excited to welcome him to our team.â
Before joining Scientific Games, Cardell spent more than 11 years at Fiserv where he most recently served as the global fintech and payments companyâs Vice President and General Manager of Next Gen Solutions: Signature and Cloud Solutions. In this role, he managed the modernization of legacy enterprise account processing software solutions and cloud transformation solutions for large financial institutions and financial technology companies. He also spent five years managing business development and marketing for Hewlett-Packard.
Cardell holds a B.A. in Public Relations from Texas Tech University.
Scientific Games is a trusted partner to 150 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe, providing games, technologies, analytics and services that responsibly drive maximum returns to their beneficiary programs.
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Navajo Gaming Honors 186 Team Members for Employee Milestones
This month The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) honored 186 of its total 1200 team members for reaching significant employment milestones including 15, 10, and 5 years of service for the enterprise. The event at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Ariz. showcased the impact and journey of each hard-working team member, with a special highlight for 29 employees who have served for 15 years.
Less than 10 years after Navajo Gaming was created by the Navajo Nation and charged with the mission of creating jobs, increasing revenues, and stimulating incremental economic development within the Navajo Nation, the gaming enterprise created over 7425 direct, indirect and induced jobs with an overall economic output of over a billion dollars.
âNavajo Gaming employs 1200 people, 85 percent of whom are Navajo citizens. The award-winning AAAâs coveted Four Diamond Twin Arrows Casino Resort shares Navajo Culture through architectural nuances and local artists. Each of the property dining eateries feature âNavajo Beef,â and traditional cuisine of the Navajo people, and our invitation to stay, play and relax at one of our four properties or Travel Center is an open welcome to the Navajo Nationâs beautiful scenic transformation,â Matthew Shunkamolah, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Navajo Gaming, said.
Team members recognized for 15 years of services have worked their way up to a wide variety of position within the enterprise from General Manager and Executive Director of Slots, to Director of Security, Food and Beverage Supervisor and Executive Director of Government Affairs.
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The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) Announces 2024 International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C.
The International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) will hold its 41st International Gaming Summit Monday, May 27 through Thursday, May 30, 2024 at The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
As a premier event that brings together leaders from all global gaming sectors, the Summit will provide operators, suppliers, attorneys, investors, bankers, regulators and other advisor delegates with an unparalleled opportunity to meet and discuss the most important issues facing gaming.
âWe are looking forward to holding this yearâs 41st Annual International Gaming Summit in Washington, D.C., and are pleased to announce an agenda that includes a specific focus on some of the key sports betting issues the rapidly expanding US market is facing. As part of this focus, we will bring together representatives from global sports betting operators, regulatory agencies, professional sports leagues and other experts to discuss how the industryâs sports betting stakeholders can better work together to ensure a sustainable, responsible sports betting environment that is built on best practices lessons learned from other markets,â John Stawyskyj, President of IAGA, said.
âBeyond our sports betting focus, our diverse agenda includes discussions on other issues of importance including the growing impact of fraud and cyber breaches on regulated operators, a look into the federal and state lobbying process, an update on whatâs happening in other gaming markets outside North America, a deep dive into new technologies and how they might impact gaming and more. I look forward to welcoming our delegates to Washington and participating with them in lively discussions about these critical issues and more,â Stawyskyj added.
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