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LAS VEGAS, NV – IGT announced that Andy Hendrickson has expanded his role to become Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO), subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Hendrickson previously served as IGT’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) since joining the merged IGT and Everi enterprise in 2025. He is recognized as a transformative technology executive behind industry-disrupting platforms and technologies that blend strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver measurable results at scale.

“I’m very pleased that Andy Hendrickson is expanding his role at IGT to become our Chief Product & Technology Officer, leveraging his vision and expertise across technology, products and solutions to help our global customers deliver industry-leading games to players while enhancing their operations,” said Hector Fernandez, IGT Incoming CEO. “Andy’s leadership as CPTO ensures tighter alignment between our products and processes, and how we leverage world-class talent across our global game studios to create value.”

“I’m excited to expand my global technology leadership role to become IGT Chief Product & Technology Officer,” said Andy Hendrickson, IGT CPTO. “I believe IGT has the ingredients to deliver industry-leading products and solutions to our customers, and with the strength of our game studio talent, disciplined content creation and product management, we are well-positioned for growth and innovation.”  

Prior to joining IGT, Hendrickson served as CTO of one of IGT’s competitors. Earlier in his career, he served as CTO of Activision Publishing and led technology for some of the world’s most successful console game franchises, including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Sekiro. At Walt Disney Animation Studios, Hendrickson led technology for blockbusters like Frozen. Earlier leadership roles include Head of Technology at Pacific Data Images/DreamWorks Animation, where he enabled multi-film annual releases including Shrek 2 and Madagascar, and Senior Technology Officer at Industrial Light & Magic, where he elevated visual effects to new creative frontiers.

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FUNNER, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California has announced plans to renovate the property’s High Limit Room with a $13.1 million investment. Slated to debut in June 2026, the renovation will introduce a new level of privacy, luxury, and sophistication for its top-tier players. The reimagined space will merge elevated design with guest-focused amenities to create a truly exclusive gaming environment.

“We couldn’t be more excited to share the plans for our reimagined High Limit Room,” said Jill Barrett, SVP and GM. “We’re not just raising the stakes; we’re elevating the entire experience, creating a world-class gaming environment made perfect for our VIP players.”

The High Limit Room renovation, designed by JCJ Architecture and built by Swinerton, includes a series of planned updates to the space. The redesigned area will feature refreshed décor, upgraded audio systems, video walls, and energy-efficient LED lighting. The gaming floor is planned to include 100 slot machines, including 12 bar-top units, along with table games such as Double Deck Blackjack, Shoe Blackjack, Baccarat, and Pai Gow. The renovation plans also include a more private player area with dedicated beverage service, as well as a new bar offering a selection of specialty spirits, including Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace OFC 25 Year, Traveller, and Harrah’s Resort Southern California’s Blanton’s Barrett, alongside a menu of craft cocktails.

“The Rincon Tribe is proud of the continued evolution of our gaming offerings,” said Rincon Chairman Steve Stallings. “We are excited to be in a position to continue to renovate our resort and enhance the guest experience through innovative design and technology.”

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Pop singer-songwriter and record producer Charlie Puth is back on the road for his “Whatever’s Clever!” world tour, which will make a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, May 23.

Opening the show is former “American Idol” contestant and Why Don’t We band member Daniel Seavey and indie pop singer-songwriter Ally Salort.

Puth’s latest album, “Whatever’s Clever!” is scheduled to release in March and is a follow up to 2022’s “Charlie.”

Puth has scored a litany of number one hits including “Marvin Gaye” with Meghan Trainor and “We Don’t Talk Anymore” with Selena Gomez. As a featured artist, Puth scored his biggest hit of his career with Wiz Khalifa for “See You Again,” which swept charts and is currently 14-times certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. “See You Again” earned Puth three Grammy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for its inclusion in the “Furious 7” soundtrack in tribute to Paul Walker.

On Feb. 8, Puth will perform the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX. He will be joined by Brandi Carlile (singing “America the Beautiful”), Coco Jones (singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”) and half-time artist Bad Bunny as this year’s Super Bowl performers.

Pre-sale and VIP tickets are currently on sale. The artist pre-sale code is CLEVER. VIP options include perks such as merchandise, access to soundcheck, access to a memorabilia experience, priority entry and access to the “Whatever’s Clever!” lounge. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday Jan. 16 at 10 a.m.

This article originally published at Charlie Puth announces Mohegan Sun concert. Here’s how to get tickets..

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In a culture defined by infinite scrolling, recycled content, and predictable weekend plans, surprise has quietly become a luxury. That insight sits at the heart of “Beyond Your Wildest,” the new omnichannel campaign from JOAN and Mohegan Sun, marking the agency’s first work since being named Mohegan Sun’s agency of record in 2025.

Launching January 13 across CTV, OOH, digital, and social, the campaign reframes Mohegan Sun not simply as a casino or resort, but as a living entertainment ecosystem where no two experiences ever unfold the same way.

Rather than leaning into unattainable glamour or fantasy escapism, “Beyond Your Wildest” taps into something more human: the thrill of discovery. The campaign celebrates those unscripted, lore-making moments that can only happen when routine breaks and expectation gives way to surprise.

Whether it’s stumbling into an unforgettable live performance, encountering an unexpected pop-up culinary experience, or opening the Mohegan Sun Online Casino and thinking, “I did not see that coming,” the brand becomes a catalyst for stories worth retelling.

Anchored by two 30-second hero films, Cannonball and Play It Again, the work positions unpredictability as the ultimate draw and the rarest form of indulgence. Watch below:

“What excited us, with our Mohegan Sun partners, was everything that happens around winning,” said Mohammad Diaa, Executive Creative Director at JOAN. “The surprise. The moments you didn’t plan for. The feeling that even if you’ve experienced it a hundred times, something can still catch you off guard. That sense of wonder is the real draw, and that’s what we wanted the work to capture.”

JOAN’s approach unites Mohegan Sun’s physical destination and its digital platforms under a single, cohesive brand vision….

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