Galaxy Gaming Appoints John M. Boushy to Board After Brill Resigns
Boushy succeeds Meredith Brill as Class II director, effective 21 October 2026.

Key Takeaways
- John M. Boushy was appointed to Galaxy Gaming's Board of Directors effective 21 October 2026.
- Boushy succeeds Meredith Brill, who is stepping down after four years as a Class II Director.
- Boushy has more than 45 years of leadership experience and is Founder of Boushy Consulting, LLC.
- His prior roles include CEO, President and Director of Ameristar Casinos, Inc., senior executive positions at Harrah's Entertainment, and board service at Caesars Entertainment.
Galaxy Gaming appointed John M. Boushy to its Board of Directors effective 21 October 2026, succeeding Meredith Brill, who has informed the Board of her intention to step down after four years as a Class II Director. The company made the announcement on 21 October 2026 via a corporate statement.See the announcement
Appointment and succession
John M. Boushy joined Galaxy Gaming's Board of Directors on 21 October 2026 as the replacement for Meredith Brill. Brill served four years on the board and notified the Board of her intention to resign from her Class II Director seat. The Board issued a statement expressing appreciation for Brill's contributions over her term.
Boushy's background and roles
John M. Boushy brings more than 45 years of leadership experience in the gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment industries. He is Founder and Managing Member of Boushy Consulting, LLC, where he advises gaming operators, investors and senior executives on strategic, operational and development matters. Through that consulting practice, Boushy served in executive management roles with the parent company of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and was an advisor to the Second Priority Noteholders Committee during the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company.
Boushy also served on the board of Caesars Entertainment after the company emerged from bankruptcy and has been, since 2015, Co-Founder and Chairman of the parent company of ReelMetrics. Prior to founding Boushy Consulting, he served as Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Ameristar Casinos, Inc., leading the company's operations and growth strategy. He spent more than two decades at Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., holding senior executive roles including Executive Vice President of Project Development, Design and Construction; Chief Integration Officer; Chief Information Officer; and Senior Vice President of Operations, Marketing and Technology.
During his time at Harrah's Entertainment, Boushy led enterprise-wide strategic growth initiatives and directed major development and capital investment projects. He also led integration efforts in the merger between Harrah's Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment, delivering twice the proforma synergies and contributing to what is now Caesars Total Rewards.
Board remarks
Mark Lipparelli, Chairman of the Board, welcomed Boushy and paid tribute to Meredith Brill's service. Lipparelli said, > "We are pleased to welcome John to the Galaxy Gaming Board of Directors. We are fortunate to have someone of his reputation and rare capability lend his expertise to our team." He added, > "John's extensive executive leadership experience, coupled with his background in strategic planning, technology innovation, mergers and acquisitions, operations and corporate governance, will be invaluable as Galaxy continues to execute its long-term growth strategy."
The Board also publicly thanked Meredith Brill for her service. Lipparelli said the Board "thank[s] Meredith for her many contributions to Galaxy Gaming over the past four years" and wished her success in her future endeavours.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did John M. Boushy join Galaxy Gaming's board?
John M. Boushy joined Galaxy Gaming's Board of Directors effective 21 October 2026, according to the company's announcement on that date.
Who did John M. Boushy replace on the Galaxy Gaming board?
He replaced Meredith Brill, who informed the Board of her intention to step down after four years serving as a Class II Director.
What is John M. Boushy's industry experience?
Boushy has more than 45 years of leadership experience in gaming, hospitality, technology and entertainment, is Founder and Managing Member of Boushy Consulting, LLC, and has served in senior roles at Ameristar Casinos, Harrah's Entertainment and on the board of Caesars Entertainment.
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