On September 3, 2026, Bally’s announced that Mira Mircheva stepped down from her role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President, citing personal reasons for the departure.
Despite the resignation, Mircheva is expected to stay with Bally’s until the end of September 2026 in order to ensure a smooth transition period. For the moment, former CEO and current President of Bally’s, George Papanier, has been appointed as an interim CFO, with the Board of Directors already having launched a search process for a permanent appointment.
Robeson Reeves, CEO of Bally’s, commented on Mircheva’s exit:
“On behalf of the entire Board and executive management team, I want to thank Mira for her dedication to Bally’s, and we wish her great success going forward.”
Turning to Papanier’s appointment, the long-time executive brings more than 40 years of experience, having first joined Bally’s in 2004 as Chief Operating Officer; after that, he served as interim Chief Financial Officer in 2023 and also held the CEO role from 2011 to 2021.
Reeves welcomed Papanier’s appointment:
“Having spent more than two decades in key operating and financial leadership roles at Bally’s, George has been instrumental in developing our business model, asset portfolio, and growth strategy. He steps into the interim role supported by an experienced finance organization, and I am confident that our reporting, controls, and capital markets work will continue without disruption.”
Previously, Papanier held positions at the Casino Association of New Jersey from 1999 to 2000 as treasurer and worked at the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.
