

Bally's Corporation
Bally’s Names Don Westcott as SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer, and Tammi Barlow as Inaugural VP of Global Responsibility and Social Impact
Bally’s Corporation announced the appointment of Don Westcott as SVP, Global Chief Compliance Officer, and Tammi Barlow as Inaugural VP of Global Responsibility and Social Impact.
Kim M. Barker, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer Bally’s, said: “On behalf of the entire leadership team, I am pleased to welcome Don and Tammi to Bally’s. Their deep expertise enables Bally’s to continue our progress toward building industry leading compliance, responsible gaming and social impact functions as the Company continues to grow and expand.”
Don Westcott is a compliance leader with more than 25 years of experience within the financial technology and gaming industries. Most recently, Don served as the Global Head of Compliance for Nuvei, an international payment service provider. Prior to that, Don served in Vice President and Director roles with Fortune 500 companies Fiserv and First Data. While within financial technology, he developed regulatory compliance programs and control frameworks enabling financial institutions and financial technology service providers’ services within the gaming industry. He started his professional career within the gaming industry, which included leadership roles with, among other enterprises, Caesars Entertainment, Osage Casinos, and the Isle of Capri Casinos. Coming full circle, Don started his gaming career with Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, which is now Bally’s Quad Cities. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University.
Tammi M. Barlow has over a decade of experience building and managing responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility programs for companies in the gaming industry. Tammi is a highly experienced executive with a demonstrated history of developing successful responsible gaming and community engagement programs that comply with regulatory requirements and enhance local communities around the world. Prior to joining Bally’s, she led the development and execution of Rush Street Interactive’s (RSI) corporate social responsibility strategy, including the continued implementation of the RSI’s responsible gaming initiatives. As part of her role, Tammi worked with C-suite executives and external industry experts to promote the expansion of RSI’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program, its CSR programs, and developing the strategy to create its first community engagement and employee volunteerism program. Tammi is the previous co-chairwoman and is now a committee member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for Global Gaming Women, and is currently Chairwoman of the Responsible Gaming Committee for the National Council on Problem Gambling, a Board member of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health, and a committee member of African Americans in Gaming. Tammi has an MBA from Roosevelt University in Chicago and will be based in Bally’s headquarters in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Bally’s Appoints New Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer

Bally’s Corporation announced that Mira Mircheva has been appointed as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), subject to regulatory approvals. Marcus Glover, Bally’s current CFO, has been appointed to serve as Bally’s Executive Vice President, Global Operations Group.
Ms. Mircheva is a senior executive in the hospitality and gaming industry with more than 25 years of experience in finance. Most recently, Ms. Mircheva served as Chief Financial Officer of The Queen Casino & Entertainment. Prior to that, she was Partner & Research Analyst at Standard General. Ms. Mircheva was previously a Senior Research Analyst at Perella Weinberg Partners Asset Management. Before that, Ms. Mircheva worked as a Vice President in credit principal investing at Goldman Sachs. She joined the Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Division as an analyst in 2001. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of White Energy and Intralot S.A.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors and the entire leadership team, I am thrilled to welcome Mira to Bally’s. She brings considerable experience to this role and her experience as CFO of The Queen Casino & Entertainment will be invaluable as we integrate Queen into Bally’s,” Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s, said.
“Mira’s experience as a CFO and strong financial acumen and operational experience make her the right person to help Bally’s continue to grow and achieve our long-term financial goals,” Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Board of Directors, said.
“I am thrilled to be joining Bally’s at such an exciting time for the Company and to leverage my experience with Queen to continue to strengthen our financial position by optimizing our cost structure, enhancing the efficiency of our operations and leveraging the collective experience of our Board and my newest colleagues across the globe,” Ms. Mircheva, Bally’s incoming EVP and CFO, said.
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Bally’s Completes Transactions with Standard General

Bally’s Corporation has completed the previously announced transactions with Standard General and its affiliates including The Queen Casino & Entertainment, a regional casino operator majority-owned by funds managed by Standard General.
Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, Bally’s and Queen combined, with Queen shareholders receiving consideration of 30.5 million shares. Thereafter, the Company paid cash consideration of $18.25 per share to holders of 22.8 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. The cash merger consideration was financed by the issuance of $500 million in senior secured notes due in 2028 provided exclusively by funds managed by Apollo, along with Bally’s available funds on hand and its available funding sources.
Bally’s stockholders owning 17.9 million outstanding shares elected to retain their Bally’s stock by means of a rollover election and continue as stockholders of Bally’s. As a result, 48.4 million shares of common stock are now outstanding upon completion of the merger transactions. Warrants representing the right to purchase up to 11.6 million shares of Bally’s common stock also remain outstanding.
Shares of Bally’s common stock trading under the “BALY.T” ticker which remain outstanding as a result of the rollover election will continue trading on the New York Stock Exchange and revert back to the “BALY” ticker.
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Bally’s Corporation and Palms Casino Resort Announce New Strategic Partnership

Bally’s Corporation and Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas announced a strategic partnership offering Bally Rewards members the ability to earn travel rewards at Palms in Las Vegas.
This collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience for qualified Bally Rewards members to cash in on trips to Palms in Las Vegas. By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, Bally’s Corporation and Palms are committed to delivering an incredible new way to gain rewards and offer unforgettable experiences for Bally Rewards members.
“We are thrilled to join forces with Palms in Las Vegas for this exciting venture. Our goal is to provide our Bally Rewards members with unparalleled rewards and experiences, and this partnership is a significant step towards achieving that,” said Mike Donovan, Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Gaming.
Bally’s Corporation and Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas are initially focusing on travel getaways for Bally Rewards members, but they plan to potentially broaden their partnership in the future. By combining the strengths of these two leading companies, they aim to eventually enhance the gaming experience for their guests through tier matching, tournament invitations, and annual trips.
“We’re pleased to welcome Bally Rewards members to Palms Casino Resort and provide an exciting Las Vegas experience. Partnering with Bally’s Corporation allows us to explore new opportunities and introduce Palms hospitality to Bally’s members,” said Greg Shulman, VP of Casino Marketing at Palms Casino Resort.
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