Former Light & Wonder Executive Joins Solaire Resorts as VP

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Daryl Bruce brings experience from Light & Wonder, SkyCity and Crown Resorts

Key Takeaways:
  • Daryl Bruce joins Solaire Resorts as Vice President of Gaming Optimization
  • Leadership reshuffle signals a strategic reset amid revenue struggles
  • Company seeks to boost results after first-quarter losses and declining gaming revenue

Daryl Bruce has joined Solaire Resorts as vice president of gaming optimization, adding another senior hire to Bloomberry Resorts Corp.’s ongoing management reshuffle in Manila. 

In a LinkedIn post, the former Light & Wonder executive said the move brings together “gaming product, strategy, optimization, and industry partnerships” in the Philippine market. He also wrote, “I’m thrilled to share that I’ve joined Solaire Resorts as Vice President, Gaming Optimization.”

Broader Leadership Reset

According to AGBrief, Bruce will oversee gaming product, strategy, optimization, and partnerships across Solaire-branded properties. 

He most recently served as director of product management for Asia at Light & Wonder in Singapore, after senior roles at SkyCity Adelaide, Wymac Gaming Solutions and Crown Resorts. 

His appointment follows the arrival of Sean McCreery as COO of Solaire Resort Entertainment City and Gregory Hawkins’ elevation to president and COO, signaling a deeper operational reset at Bloomberry.

VIP gross gaming revenue at Solaire fell about 50% in the first nine months of 2025, and it had higher operating costs tied to the rollout of the MegaFUNalo e-gaming brand and increased depreciation