Bally's Corporation filed a Form 8-K on September 3, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mira Mircheva and the appointment of President George Papanier as interim Chief Financial Officer, both effective September 4, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • CFO resignation: Mira Mircheva, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, notified Bally's of her intent to resign on August 30, 2026, citing personal reasons.
  • Effective date: Ms. Mircheva's resignation is effective September 4, 2026, though she will remain with the company through September 30, 2026, to support the leadership transition.
  • No dispute: According to the filing, "Ms. Mircheva's resignation was not the result of any dispute with Bally's."
  • Interim appointment: George Papanier, Bally's President, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer effective September 4, 2026, pending a search for a permanent CFO.
  • Press release issued: Bally's issued a press release on September 3, 2026, announcing the changes, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Bally's CFO Departure and Interim Leadership Arrangement

According to the filing, Mira Mircheva notified Bally's Corporation of her intent to resign from her roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on August 30, 2026. The company disclosed that her departure is for personal reasons and that her formal resignation takes effect September 4, 2026. The filing states she will remain with the company through September 30, 2026, "to ensure a seamless leadership transition."

The company reported that George Papanier, who serves as Bally's President, has been appointed to serve as interim Chief Financial Officer effective September 4, 2026, while the company conducts a search for a permanent CFO. The filing notes that information required by Items 401(b), (d), and (e) of Regulation S-K regarding Mr. Papanier was previously reported in the company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 9, 2026. The filing also states that Mr. Papanier "is not a party to any transaction described in Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K involving the Company or any of its subsidiaries."

The 8-K was signed by Kim M. Barker, Chief Legal Officer, on September 3, 2026. Bally's common stock, $0.01 par value, trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NYSE:BALY.

What Was Disclosed

Bally's Corporation disclosed the resignation of its CFO Mira Mircheva for personal reasons, effective September 4, 2026, and the interim appointment of President George Papanier as CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.