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Barona Resort & Casino Promotes Kevin Ward to Vice President of Slot Operations

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Barona Resort & Casino recently announced the promotion of Kevin Ward to Vice President of Slot Operations at San Diego’s leading gaming resort destination.

Ward joined Barona’s Human Resources Department in 2002 and held various management positions, including Compensation & Benefits Manager, Human Resources Manager, Director of Human Resources Administration, Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Human Resources, and Vice President of Human Resources. In 2011, he was promoted to become one of Barona’s Casino Managers. In his new role as Vice President of Slot Operations, he will provide strategic direction and operational guidance to ensure the continued success of the slot operations department.

“We are fortunate to have a manager such as Kevin who has the talent and ability to lead by example, empower his staff members, and develop their individual talents,” said Rick Salinas, general manager of Barona Resort & Casino. “Our slot machines have always been our most popular games and we are confident that Kevin will continue to enhance our high-quality gaming experience for all of our players.”

Prior to Barona, Ward worked at Wells Fargo Bank for six years and was promoted to Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager for Retirement Plans where he oversaw the relationships on accounts totaling $850 million in assets. Ward has a Bachelor of Science in marketing management from Siena College, in Loudonville, New York, and a Master of Business Administration in finance from Sage Graduate School, in Albany, New York.

“It has been an honor being part of the Barona staff for the past 17 years, and I feel fortunate to work with an incredibly talented team,” says Ward. “I look forward to building on the positive momentum we’ve created and providing a superior gaming experience along with the best service in the business.”

 

About Barona Resort & Casino
Barona Resort & Casino is San Diego’s Best Casino and the ultimate gaming entertainment destination featuring 2,500 of the loosest slots and video poker machines, 120 table games, the Barona Loose Troop, Barona Party People and much more. Known as the Point Multiplier Capital of the World®, Barona was recently nominated by the gaming experts at USA Today for the “Best Casino Outside Las Vegas” in its current readers’ poll.

 

Source: Barona Resort & Casino

 


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Evoplay’s premium titles hit SkillOnNet platform in multiple markets

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Global entertainment brand SkillOnNet has bolstered its already diverse platform by rolling out Evoplay’s cutting-edge games across multiple regulated markets worldwide.

Players at SkillOnNet’s flagship gaming sites like PlayOJO, PlayUZU, and BacanaPlay can now sink their teeth into Evoplay’s award-winning portfolio, including fan-favourite slots such as The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy and Hot Triple Sevens, as well as engaging instant games such as Penalty Shoot-out.

Instant games are especially popular in Brazil – a key market for both companies. SkillOnNet recently entered the newly regulated jurisdiction with its BacanaPlay and PlayUZU brands and sees the Evoplay deal as an opportunity to offer high quality content to the burgeoning Brazilian market.

Jani Kontturi Head of Games at SkillOnNet said: “Evoplay has redefined online gaming with its next-generation instant games and visually stunning slots. Their content is a perfect addition to our platform as we continue expanding into new regulated markets. With Brazil now a big focus, we’re confident that Evoplay’s innovative titles will resonate strongly with players there.”

Ihor Zarechnyi, CCO at Evoplay said: “SkillOnNet is a powerhouse in the industry and shares our passion for innovation and quality. We look forward to a successful partnership that will bring exceptional gaming experiences to players around the globe.”

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Former Entain exec Jez White joins BetComply

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BetComply, iGaming’s most trusted technical and regulatory compliance firm, has hired the former Entain executive Jez White in a new role overseeing safer gambling and sustainability.

White joins BetComply as the firm’s first Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist, following more than eight years at Entain, where he served as Director of Player Protection Systems and Analytics. His expertise across responsible gaming, risk management, and player protection technology has been instrumental in shaping industry standards.

In his new position, White will design and implement safer gambling strategies, audit existing safer gambling models and design CRM strategies for BetComply clients.

Daniel Brookes, CEO of BetComply said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Jez, who has been at the very cutting edge of regulated online gaming for many years now. Few, if any, can match his level of expertise, and this is a major coup for BetComply and our partners. His insights and experience will be invaluable as we continue to set new benchmarks in compliance and sustainability.”

Jez White, Safer Gambling & Sustainability Specialist at BetComply, added: “I’m incredibly proud of the advancements made in player protection during my eight years at Entain, and I’m now excited to join BetComply. They have very quickly emerged as the leading compliance firm in our industry, and I’ll be contributing to their vision of creating a safer and more sustainable gaming sector.”

While at Entain, White led the implementation of an industry-leading safe gambling strategy that incorporated pattern recognition models and real-time interaction technology.

BetComply has been expanding its senior team over recent weeks. In February, Paola Menchem was brought in to lead its legal and regulatory compliance services.

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Darts Player Prakash Jiwa Gets Eight-year Ban for Match Fixing

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Darts player Prakash Jiwa has been banned from all Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) events for eight years after being found guilty of match-fixing and betting on darts.

The UK Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit (SBIU) supported the investigation by facilitating information gathered in the course of its enquiries.

Following a hearing before the DRA Disciplinary Committee on 21 January 2025, Jiwa was found guilty of fixing four matches and betting on darts. He was found not guilty of obstructing the enquiry.

The Committee has suspended him from playing in or being involved in any DRA-regulated events until 6 November 2031, provided he pays costs of £17,741.46 in full.

There is no suggestion that the other players in these matches were involved.

John Pierce, Commission Director of Enforcement, said: “All betting customers in Britain should have confidence that bets placed with licensed gambling businesses are on markets that are fair and free from betting-related corruption.

“Our Sports Betting Intelligence Unit works closely with partners such as the Darts Regulation Authority to support sporting integrity investigations and combat match-fixing. This decision sends a clear message that betting-related corruption in sport will not be tolerated.”

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