Jamul Casino Resort has appointed Lori Ware as its Chief Financial Officer. She joins Jamul Casino Resort with more than two decades of leadership experience in the gaming and hospitality industries where she will now oversee all financial operations. Her focus will be on driving operational excellence and strategic financial leadership, particularly as Jamul Casino Resort continues to expand with its highly anticipated hotel tower and spa, opening later this year.

“We are thrilled to welcome Lori as our new Chief Financial Officer. Her extensive expertise in tribal gaming operations and impressive track record of financial leadership will be extremely valuable as we continue to enhance our guest experience and prepare for the opening of our new, luxury hotel tower this summer,” said Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort.

For over two decades, Lori has led financial strategies and operations across nationally recognized gaming brands. She began her career in finance before advancing to executive leadership positions throughout the gaming industry. Since then, Lori has excelled in progressive roles at several major casino operators, both tribal and commercial, across the country. She comes to Jamul Casino Resort from Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, where she was instrumental in overseeing the property’s expansion and the historic acquisition of Palms Casino, which became the first tribal-owned casino in Las Vegas. Prior to that, Lori held key finance positions at Penn National Gaming, William Hill US, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Mirage.

Known for building strong financial teams and managing major transitions, Lori has a proven track record of improving efficiency and profitability. Her practical approach to financial management and ability to support business goals make her an ideal match for Jamul Casino Resort’s expansion plans.

“I’m honored to join the exceptional team at Jamul Casino Resort at such an exciting time of growth and development. I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this premier gaming destination and supporting the tribe’s vision for the future,” said Lori.

Lori holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company Gold Standard winner. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies.

The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance. Designees drove their businesses forward while remaining dedicated to their people and focusing on their customers.

“We are proud to be recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the fifth consecutive year, marking us a Gold Standard winner. This honor reflects the exceptional talent and dedication of our nearly 65,000 team members worldwide whose collective efforts and commitment to excellence fosters an inspiring workplace culture and extraordinary guest experiences,” said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.

Applicants are evaluated and selected by a panel of external judges focused on assessing hallmarks of excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. They join a global ecosystem of honorees from more than 44 countries recognized by the Best Managed Companies program.

The three Detroit casinos collectively reported $109.8 million in revenue for April 2025. Of this total, table games and slot machines generated $109.5 million, while retail sports betting contributed $316,538.

Market Share Breakdown for April 2025:

• MGM Grand Detroit: 47%

• MotorCity Casino: 30%

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: 23%

Table Games, Slot Revenue, and Taxes

Revenue from table games and slots at the three Detroit casinos increased 1.5% in April 2025 when compared to the same month last year. However, April’s revenue showed a 6.3% decrease compared to March 2025. From January 1 through April 30 of this year, table games and slots revenue decreased by 0.5% compared to the same period in 2024.

In comparison to April 2024, the revenue for each casino was as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: Up 2.5%, totaling $51.1 million

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• MotorCity Casino: Up 1.2%, totaling $33.1 million

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: Down 0.2%, totaling $25.3 million

In April 2025, the three casinos paid a total of $8.9 million in state gaming taxes, compared to $8.7 million in the same month last year. Additionally, the casinos submitted $13.0 million in wagering taxes and development agreement payments to the City of Detroit in April.

Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Taxes

The three Detroit casinos reported a total retail sports betting handle of $9.4 million in April 2025, with total gross receipts amounting to $336,021. Retail sports betting’s qualified adjusted gross receipts (QAGR) saw a significant decrease, down 79.8% compared to April 2024 and 44.6% compared to March 2025.

QAGR by casino for April 2025 was as follows:

• MGM Grand Detroit: negative ($219,857)

• MotorCity Casino: $223,859

• Hollywood Casino at Greektown: $312,536

In April, the casinos paid $20,276 in state gaming taxes and reported submitting $24,781 in wagering taxes to the City of Detroit based on retail sports betting revenue.

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Fantasy Contests

For March 2025, fantasy contest operators reported total adjusted revenues of $634,191 and paid $53,272 in taxes.