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10 casino operations experts
These ten casino operations leaders have held director and vice president roles in casino or gaming operations. A reader can learn how casino operations leaders run gaming operations at casino properties.
Professionals to explore
01—10Andrew Watts, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Director of Casino Operations · Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Director of Casino Operations at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course since 2023. Former Casino Manager (2021–2023) and Slots Shift Manager (2019–2021) at Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, and former Casino Operations Manager Harrah's North Kansas City at Caesars Entertainment (2006–2019). The profile describes management experience in Slots, Table Games, Poker and Beverage.
Christopher Duran
LinkedInExperience: Director of Gaming Operations · Quechan Casino Resort and Quechan Paradise Casino
Director of Gaming Operations at Quechan Casino Resort and Quechan Paradise Casino since 2023, where the profile says this person oversees all gaming operations between the two properties. Former Director of Slots and Sports Book Operations at Quechan Casino Resort & Paradise Casino (2005–2023) and Assistant Slot Director at Quechan Paradise Casino (2003–2005).
Douglas Vogelei, MBA
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President of Casino Operations · Sycuan Casino Resort
Former Senior Vice President of Casino Operations at Sycuan Casino Resort (2020–2024) and Executive Director of Casino Operations at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (2018–2020), and Vice President of Gaming at Mohegan Sun since 2024. Former Executive Director of Slot Operations & Loyalty Club at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (2014–2018).
Elizabeth Deegan
LinkedInExperience: Director of Gaming Operations · Fortune Bay Resort Casino
Former Director of Gaming Operations at Fortune Bay Resort Casino (2009–2024), a role the profile places in the operations department at director level, and General Manager there since 2024. Former Table Games Manager (2008–2009) and Poker Supervisor (2005–2008) at the same casino.
Harold Tsakmaklis
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Casino Operations · The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel
Former Vice President of Casino Operations at The Venetian Macao-Resort-Hotel (2014–2023), and Executive General Manager Gaming Operations at Crown Resorts since 2024. Former Executive General Manager Table Games at Crown Resorts (2023–2024). The profile describes experience leading large-scale, multi-venue international gaming and casino operations.
Hian Fong Lung
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Casino Gaming Operations · Resorts World Sentosa
Former Vice President of Casino Gaming Operations (2016–2022), Assistant Vice President of Casino Operations (2013–2016) and Director of Table Game Operations (2012–2013) at Resorts World Sentosa, and former Vice President Gaming Operations at LET Group Holdings Limited (2023). The profile lists skills that include gaming operations across table games, slot machines and ETG.
Jim Milne
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Operations · Isle of Capri
Senior Director of Operations at Isle of Capri since 2009, where the profile says this person is responsible for the oversight and performance of casino operations, hotel operations, food & beverage, security and facilities departments. Former Director of Casino Operations (1993–1997) and Director of Slot Operations (1997–2003) at Harrah's Casino and Hotel.
Joseph Cavilla
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Casino Operations · Resorts Casino Hotel
Vice President of Casino Operations at Resorts Casino Hotel since 2017. Former Vice President (2010–2017) and Executive Director of Slots (2003–2010) at Delaware Park Casino, and former General Manager at Ocean Downs Casino (2010–2017). The profile describes Resorts Casino Hotel as a hospitality company.
Mike Spatz
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Casino Operations · Hard Rock International
Former Vice President of Casino Operations at Hard Rock International (2022–2024) and Director of Casino Operation at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City (2021–2022). At PENN Entertainment, Inc the profile lists Director of Casino Operations (2020), Casino Manager (2020–2021) and a Casino Operations role since 2024.
Shane Valentine
LinkedInExperience: Director of Casino Operations · Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Former Director of Casino Operations at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino (2020–2022) and at Luxor Hotel & Casino (2019–2020), and former Slot Shift Manager at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas (2016–2019). General Manager at Maverick Gaming since 2023, after serving as Assistant General Manager there (2022–2023).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's property type to yours, since a large integrated resort, a regional casino and a tribal casino run gaming operations under different rules and scale. Ask each person whether their experience leans toward slots or table games, and which gaming jurisdictions they worked under.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide the mix of slot machines and table games on the floor, and how often do you revisit it?
- 02How do you staff the gaming floor across shifts while keeping labor costs in line with play levels?
- 03What has changed in how you work with regulators and internal audit on gaming compliance?
Reaching casino operations experts
How can I contact one of these casino operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, Quechan Casino Resort and Quechan Paradise Casino and Sycuan Casino Resort, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach casino operations experts?
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