Mira Mircheva steps down as financial director of Bally's and George Papanier takes over on an interim basis
The company has begun the search for a permanent chief financial officer. Mircheva is stepping down for personal reasons, although she will remain at Bally's until Sept. 30 to ease the transition.
Bally's Corporation has announced a change in its management team following Mira Mircheva's decision to step down as the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer.
The resignation became effective on September 4, 2026, although Mircheva will continue to be linked to Bally's until September 30 with the aim of ensuring an orderly and uninterrupted transition in financial management.
To fill the position during this period, the Board of Directors has appointed George Papanier, current president of Bally's and a member of its Board, as interim chief financial officer. Papanier will retain both responsibilities while the company undergoes the process of finding a permanent successor.
George Papanier has more than 40 years of experience in the industry and has an extensive background in finance and operations. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has been leading Bally's land-based casino operations since October 2021.
He previously served as the company's President and CEO from February 2011 to October 2021. He joined Bally's in 2004 as Chief Operating Officer and has previously served as Chief Financial Officer in 2023.
Bally's Corporation CEO Robeson Reeves thanked Mira Mircheva for her dedication to the company and highlighted Papanier's ability to take on this responsibility again.
"After more than two decades in key operational and financial leadership positions at Bally's, George has been instrumental in the development of our business model, asset portfolio and growth strategy," said Reeves.
The top executive also expressed his confidence that the experience of the financial team will allow the processes of information, internal control and relationship with the capital markets to be maintained without alterations.
Bally's Corporation currently operates 20 casinos in eleven U.S. states and one establishment in Newcastle, United Kingdom. Its portfolio also includes a golf course in New York, racetracks in Colorado and a future project in Wyoming.
The company owns Bally Bet, its licensed sports betting and online gaming platform in 15 North American jurisdictions, and holds a majority stake in Bally's Intralot, a lottery solutions provider and gaming operator present in 39 jurisdictions.
Its casino operations bring together approximately 17,700 machines, 630 gaming tables and 3,950 hotel rooms. The group also has development projects in Las Vegas, Chicago and the New York borough of The Bronx, and employs more than 12,000 professionals worldwide.
