Aruze America Names Allison CEO

Aruze Gaming America, Inc. announced that it has appointed longtime executive Kelcey Allison as chief executive officer. In his new role, Allison will oversee all of Aruze’s operations in North and Latin America.

Allison joined Aruze in 2009, and most recently served as chief operating officer. As COO, he was responsible for all sales management, development and operations functions. During Allison’s tenure as COO and executive vice president of sales, Aruze experienced a significant increase in its sales momentum, improved its operating efficiencies, and built strategic relationships with customers and industry partners.

Richard Pennington, Aruze’s former CEO and current president and director, will be stepping down as CEO of Aruze to focus on personal priorities. Pennington will retain certain global responsibilities in the areas of finance, legal and administration.