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Jamul Indian Village of California Recruits New Managers to Join World-Class Executive Team of Jamul Casino
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The Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (“JIVDC”), an entity owned by Jamul Indian Village of California, is pleased to announce that Jamul Casino has made numerous key hires as part of its rebranding and relaunch. Approximately 20 miles east of Downtown San Diego, Jamul Casino rebranded in May, and celebrated a relaunch in August. Completing its transition, JIVDC has welcomed several key managers to the Jamul Casino team, who will continue to support the Casino’s growth and help shape a new brand identity for casino guests.
Jamul Casino hired new President and General Manager, Mary Cheeks, to lead the transition. Ms. Cheeks has 30 years of experience in casino management and casino finance. One of her career highlights includes her pivotal role in transforming Harrah’s Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey into a resort that became one of the most profitable gaming establishments in Atlantic City. Prior to joining the Jamul Casino team, she was General Manager for Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, NY, one of four new casino licenses outside of Tribal Gaming and Racinos.
Ms. Cheeks has recruited a world-class management team at Jamul Casino, optimizing the skills of existing team members and supplementing with additional talent. Most of the managers have decades of experience working for some of the nation’s top gaming organizations and resorts. Jamul Casino’s Executive Management team includes:
- Allison Owen, Vice President of Human Resources
- Josh Ford, Vice President of Business Intelligence
- Raman Natarajan, Vice President of Food & Beverage
- Scott Bauer, Vice President of Marketing
- Tony Ventura, Vice President of Gaming Operations
- Cathy Behnen, Chief Financial Officer
Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation, states, “As the newest casino in San Diego County, we have created a new standard for entertainment. We took our time and hand-picked each member of the management team because our customers deserve only the very best in the industry.”
As part of its relaunch, Jamul Casino has developed a new logo and identity focused on being friendly, fun, and true to its roots. The word “Jamul” means “Sweetwater.” Using this as inspiration, the new logo features a single drop merged with the letter J to create a memorable and meaningful symbol for the casino and Jamul Indian Village of California.
The official relaunch of the newly renamed Jamul Casino was marked with a block party celebration on Saturday, August 4, 2018. The event drew over 12,000 guests and produced some of the highest activity ever on the gaming floor and in its seven (7) restaurants. The gaming floor has 1,700 slots with everything from penny slots all the way up to $100 slot machines, and 40 table games with over a dozen different types of live games.
Jamul Casino’s diverse dining and entertainment venues have also been making a splash with several awards following the rebranding. On August 26, the San Diego Union-Tribune announced its 2018 San Diego’s Best Readers’ Poll awards, including Best Entertainment Venue awarded to JIVE Lounge, and Best Sports Bar awarded to Tony Gwynn’s Sports Pub. In June, Prime Cut’s wine list was honored with the Wine Spectator 2018 Award of Excellence.
President and General Manager, Mary Cheeks, states, “With this outstanding team in place, Jamul Casino will build on its already strong relationships with its guests and employees, and continue to provide a high-quality gaming, dining, and entertainment experience, just minutes from the heart of San Diego.”
Ideally located, Jamul Casino is the closest casino to Downtown San Diego, the region’s cultural, historical, and tourism core. San Diego County has an extremely active gaming community, home to nine (9) casinos. According to the National Indian Gaming Commission, tribal casinos generated nearly $9 billion in revenue in California and Northern Nevada (which doesn’t include Las Vegas) in fiscal year 2017, which is a 7.3 percent increase in revenue over the previous year.
About Jamul Indian Village of California:
Jamul Indian Village of California is one of 13 federally recognized tribes that are part of the Kumeyaay Nation, with roots in east San Diego County going back 12,000 years. The Tribe uses revenue and resources from Jamul Casino to fund educational opportunities, healthcare, and housing initiatives for its members, and projects that benefit the surrounding community, through a tribal-state gaming compact with the State of California signed in 2015. For more information about Jamul Indian Village of California, please visit jamulindianvillage.com.
About Jamul Casino:
Opened in 2016, the recently rebranded Jamul Casino, located in Jamul, California, is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned entity of Jamul Indian Village of California. The $430 million casino features over 1,700 slot machines and 40 live table games; free shuttle service from various locations in San Diego; live entertainment; and seven restaurants, bars and lounges. Jamul Casino supports more than 1,000 permanent jobs in the region. For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit
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Vindral appoints Henrik Fagerlund as Chairman of the Board
Vindral has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of iGaming industry veteran Henrik Fagerlund as Chairman of the Board.
Henrik brings more than 20 years of experience across both B2C and B2B gaming. He has held senior leadership roles at Evolution and NetEnt, and most recently spent three years as Managing Director of RAW Live at RAW iGaming, where he oversaw the development of new live gameshow formats. After many years in Malta, Henrik recently returned to Stockholm, where he has also been running his own consultancy business supporting a range of gaming companies.
Founded a decade ago by a team of Swedish technologists with expertise in video, audio, real-time streaming, and AI, Vindral provides a high-performance live video platform purpose-built for the demands of modern live gameshow broadcasting studios, where quality, control, innovation, and scalability are essential.
Daniel Alinder, Chief Executive Officer at Vindral, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Henrik as Chairman of the Board, and also as an active working member who will contribute to both business development and marketing. Beyond his extensive industry knowledge, Henrik brings a proven ability to grow businesses and build strong teams. At Vindral, we’re scaling our platform across multiple verticals, from live auctions and sports to broadcasting and, most importantly, iGaming. Henrik’s insight into both the product and commercial sides of this industry will be invaluable as we strengthen our position and accelerate growth. His appointment marks an exciting step forward for the company.”
Henrik Fagerlund, newly appointed Chairman of the Board at Vindral, said:
“I’m very pleased to join Vindral at such an exciting stage of its journey. Having known the team since their RealSprint days, I’ve seen first-hand their ability to solve complex challenges in live streaming and gaming. With innovations like AI-powered Computer Vision and Custom Trackers, Vindral is pushing boundaries in a way that few others can. I look forward to contributing my experience and network to support the company’s continued growth.”
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Elantil integrates FIRST, the tier one sportsbook solution, into its marketplace
Industry-leading platform gains direct access to FIRST’s world-class sportsbook technology and trading excellence
Elantil, the pioneering platform solutions provider, has announced the integration of FIRST – the tier one sportsbook supplier redefining global sports betting technology – into its online marketplace.
FIRST is widely recognised for delivering the highest lifetime value in the industry through its unrivalled combination of cutting-edge technology, in-house trading expertise, and global reach. Its proprietary platform powers some of the most ambitious operators worldwide, offering them a true alternative to legacy solutions.
By joining forces with FIRST, Elantil’s marketplace now connects its clients with a sportsbook solution built for operators aiming to compete at the very top of the industry. The integration provides Elantil partners with streamlined access to FIRST’s premium sportsbook technology and allows them to scale with confidence and independence.
John Debono, Chief Technical Officer at Elantil, said: “Much like Elantil, FIRST is a company that has used its years of industry experience to identify operators’ most common pain points and come up with innovative solutions. Now combining cutting-edge technology with trading excellence and local expertise, we’re sure they’ll go on to be a huge addition to our marketplace.”
Tom Light, CEO, at FIRST, said:“At FIRST, we have built the sportsbook solution that redefines what operators can expect from a partner – combining proprietary technology, world-class trading, and proven scalability. Integrating with Elantil, a leading platform technology supplier, ensures more operators can directly access a truly tier one sportsbook and unlock their full potential.”
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The phased rollout of Push Gaming’s titles on Jackpots.ch will continue, with more popular games set to become available in the coming weeks.
This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Push Gaming’s continued expansion into regulated markets and its second collaboration in Switzerland.
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Daniel Kevan, Business Development Manager at Push Gaming, said: “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to expanding our reach in regulated markets, and Grand Casino Baden’s position as a key player in Switzerland makes it an invaluable partner.
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Brian Christner, Chief Online Gaming Officer at Grand Casino Baden, added: “Bringing Push Gaming’s high-quality content to our players is an exciting development for us.
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