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CANJ Recognizes Outgoing President Steve Callender for His Many Years of Service to Atlantic City
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has released the following statement regarding Steve Callender, president of CANJ and Regional President for Caesars Entertainment, who is retiring from the industry this week after 43 years of service:
“Steve Callender has been a fixture of the Atlantic City gaming industry since its inception. He began his career as one of the original dealers at Atlantic City’s very first casino after gaming was legalized in 1978. Steve worked his way up the ranks throughout his 43-year career, paving the way for so many in the industry who benefited from his example and mentorship.
Steve’s hard work and dedication led to many meaningful career opportunities throughout his tenure, including serving as General Manager of Tropicana, where he oversaw its transformation from bankruptcy to becoming one of the most successful Atlantic City properties; Senior Vice President of Operations – Eastern Region of Eldorado Resorts; and Regional President for Caesars Entertainment, where he led five properties, including Tropicana, Caesars and Harrah’s in Atlantic City, Horseshoe Baltimore and Harrah’s Philadelphia.
Steve has been an instrumental leader who understands that as Atlantic City’s top employer, the gaming industry is the economic backbone of our local and regional economy. He has always supported initiatives that contributed to Atlantic City’s revitalization and diversification. Since 2019, he served as President of the Casino Association of New Jersey, a trade organization that advocates for legislation and initiatives that support the ongoing transformation of Atlantic City into a world-class destination resort.
Steve’s service to Atlantic City and the region extends well beyond the gaming industry. Over the years, he has served as Casino Industry Executive Chair for the Penn Jersey Region of the American Red Cross, as well as a board member of the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey, Atlantic City Executive Council, Atlantic City Restart & Recovery and Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality & Tourism.
Through it all, Steve has remained true to his core values of providing outstanding service to our guests. His drive for our industry has never wavered, and his passion is as evident today as it was the day Steve first stepped onto the casino floor.
While we will miss Steve’s leadership, wisdom, generosity, and unparalleled dedication, it was an honor to have worked with him all these years. We wish Steve and his family the best of luck in retirement, and we thank him for everything he’s done for Atlantic City and our industry.”
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Andrzej Hyla Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan
Wazdan strengthens US footprint with launch on Caesars Entertainment’s online casino platforms in West Virginia
Wazdan today announced it has strengthened its North American presence with a new launch in West Virginia across Caesars Entertainment’s marquee online casino platforms, including Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.
Facilitated by the Light & Wonder aggregation platform, the collaboration sees Wazdan titles go live on Caesars’ online gaming platforms serving players across the Mountain State.
West Virginia players can now access a selection of Wazdan’s top-performing releases, including 9 Coins
Grand Gold Edition, Magic Spins and Hot Slot: 777 Crown, alongside the supplier’s signature engagement-boosting mechanics such as Cash Infinity, Hold the Jackpot and Sticky to Infinity, with each designed to elevate entertainment and deliver measurable growth for operators.
The latest expansion marks another key step for Wazdan in North America, following successful deployments across Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and earlier entries into West Virginia.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “Launching with Caesars Entertainment in West Virginia is a fantastic achievement for our team and a pivotal moment in our US strategy.
“Caesars is one of the most recognisable names in gaming and bringing our top titles to their online casino brands, via Light & Wonder, allows us to further broaden our reach while delivering the innovative experiences players have come to expect from Wazdan.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Introducing Wazdan’s popular slot titles to our online casino players in West Virginia furthers our continued commitment to providing the best possible user experience.
“This addition expands our library of premium titles, which we look forward to offering across our online casino platforms in the Mountain State.”
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Caesars Entertainment Unveils Domestic WSOP Online 2025 Fall Bracelet Schedule
Caesars Entertainment announced the domestic schedule for the WSOP Online 2025 fall series. This year’s schedule features 33 coveted bracelet events and marks the first time the fall online series will operate with pooled liquidity across four major U.S. jurisdictions: Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.
The series kicks off with Event #1: NL Hold’em $300K GTD Mystery Bounty and includes fan favorites such as Event #16: NL Hold’em $500K GTD Mystery Bounty Championship on Oct. 12, Event #25: $1000 Online Championship on Nov. 2, and Event #32: $3200 NL Hold’em High Roller Championship on Nov. 9.
All bracelet and circuit ring winners will receive a $5000 WSOP Paradise package, which includes hotel accommodation and entry into Event #1: Circuit Championship Mystery Bounty No-limit Hold’em, which features a $5M guarantee.
The 2025 WSOP Online fall domestic schedule offers a wide range of buy-ins, with 23 events priced below $1000, seven events at $1000 buy-ins, and three High Roller events at $2000 or higher. Buy-ins range from $250 to $3200 for the series, catering to players of all levels.
“With more than $10 million in guarantees, the 2025 WSOP Online fall domestic schedule promises something for every type of poker player. With four jurisdictions contributing to the fall player pool for the first time ever, the stage is set for the world’s best poker players to compete in a thrilling run of high-stakes action as they chase coveted gold bracelets,” said Danielle Barille, Vice President of Online Poker at Caesars Digital.
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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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