Everi’s Michael Rumbolz Elected American Gaming Association Chairman

The American Gaming Association (“AGA”) board of directors elected Michael Rumbolz, Executive Chair of the Board of Everi Holdings Inc., as the association’s new chairman. Rumbolz begins his two-year term in January 2024 and will succeed Jim Allen, Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO, who has served as AGA chairman since January 2022.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape gaming’s future as the AGA’s next chair, from stopping illegal gambling to evolving responsible gambling, the AGA is tackling transformational issues, and I am eager to build on the progress made during Jim’s tenure,” said Rumbolz.

From busboy to the c-suite, Rumbolz’s career spans all levels and aspects of the gaming industry. Rumbolz previously served as President and CEO of Everi, Member and Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and Chief Deputy Attorney General of Nevada.

“It’s an honor to welcome Mike—an industry legend in his own right—as the next AGA chairman. Mike’s career as an operator, manufacturer and regulator is unparalleled and will be vital to driving meaningful progress on industry priorities,” said AGA President and CEO Bill Miller.

During Allen’s tenure as chairman, the AGA supported the industry’s record-setting COVID recovery while working to evolve the industry’s approach to responsible gaming and launching a new effort to stop illegal gambling.

“Jim’s knowledge, insight and guidance have helped the AGA advance our mission and maximize our impact for the industry. He’s been a trusted advisor to me, and I am thankful for his partnership over the last two years,” Miller continued.

“Our industry and this association have never been stronger. I am immensely proud of our success over the last two years accelerating gaming’s recovery while defining and advancing new priorities,” said Allen. “The AGA is well-positioned under Mike and Bill’s leadership.”

Agenda for MGCB’s Public Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 12

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (“MGCB”) will hold a regular public meeting on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the MGCB’s Cadillac Place Office, 3062 W. Grand Boulevard, Suite L-700, Detroit, 48202-6062. The meeting will begin at 9:30 AM.

The MGCB will consider recommendations of occupational license levels 1 and 2, supplier license requests, supplier license renewals, approval of new key persons, and the approval of some acknowledgements of violations among other issues. The full agenda for the December meeting may be found here.

The meeting is open to the public, and comments from the public are welcome and encouraged during the public comment portion of the meeting. The MGCB asks you to submit this form to MGCBweb@michigan.gov by 9:30 AM, Tuesday, December 12, to notify that you plan to address the Board during public comment. Please include your telephone number on the form. You also may use the Q&A in the Zoom meeting to indicate that you wish to speak during public comment. Please provide your name and telephone number, and you will receive a call placing you in the queue.

The meeting will also be accessible to the public via Zoom at this link.