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Resorts World Las Vegas Establishes Board of Directors with Jim Murren as Chairman, Appoints Alex Dixon as CEO

Resorts World Las Vegas announced the formation of a Board of Directors, with industry veteran Jim Murren as the Chairman, and the appointment of Alex Dixon as its Chief Executive Officer as a key part of the Company’s plan to deepen and strengthen its leadership. The new team, with a combined 130 years of experience in the gaming industry, will accelerate the Company’s growth strategy and continue its mission to remain Las Vegas’ premier resort destination for unmatched luxury and entertainment experiences and unforgettable moments.
This announcement underscores Resorts World LasVegas’ path of evolution as the appointments bolster the property’s governance structure to help drive the go-forward business strategy.
The members of the Board assumed their roles on December 4, 2024 and Dixon will assume his position as CEO effective January 16, 2025.
“As Resorts World Las Vegas continues to establish itself as the premier resort destination in Las Vegas, we are excited to welcome this group of industry leaders overseeing and guiding the Leadership Team to deliver unparalleled guest experiences while fostering our commitment to compliance. With over 40 years of collective experience in the global gaming and hospitality industry, we are confident that Alex and Jim, alongside the Board, will help drive the Company forward in pursuing our strategic goals for years to come,” said Kok Thay Lim, Chairman and Chief Executive of Genting Berhad.
Industry veteran Murren will assume the role of Chairman, bringing a depth of expertise in the global gaming and hospitality industries. He previously served as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at MGM Resorts, where he led the company through a period of expansion and growth. He currently holds leadership positions with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority in the United Arab Emirates, Cirque du Soleil, and Playstudios, as well as serving as a trustee on Howard University’s Board of Trustees.
Dixon, a Las Vegas native, will assume his role following his tenure as CEO at Q Casino & Resort and Dubuque Racing Association. He has more than 20 years of combined global gaming, hospitality, entertainment, real estate, and banking industries experience across iconic and Fortune 500 businesses, including MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment Corp., and Goldman Sachs & Co. Additionally, Dixon brings extensive experience in building winning teams, developing underutilized real estate, re-invigorating legacy brands, and driving clarity of purpose from the Boardroom to front-line operations.
“Resorts World Las Vegas has transformed the Vegas Strip with its unceasing focus on providing the ultimate guest experience, which is why I’m thrilled to join the team and help continue setting the standard for premier hospitality. The Board and I are excited to continue building on the strong foundation set by the Executive Leadership Team and driving continued growth and innovation to benefit all of RWLV’s key stakeholders,” said Murren.
In addition to Murren as Chairman and independent member, the newly established Board of Directors includes three additional, prominent members, two independent and one non-independent from diverse backgrounds:
A.G. Burnett – Independent member – is currently a Partner in the Gaming & Administrative Law Group with McDonald Carano. Prior to joining McDonald Carano, Burnett served as the Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) from 2012 through 2017, and as a Member of the NGCB from 2011 to 2012. He also served as a member of the Governor’s Gaming Policy Committee.
Michelle DiTondo – Independent member – is a seasoned Human Resources industry leader, working at Avion Consulting, Inc. where she advises CEOs, CHROs, and senior business leaders on business strategic planning, talent, culture, and inclusion strategies across a variety of industries, including hospitality and global gaming, among others. She also brings experience working with Human Resources teams including 13 years at MGM Resorts, three at Caesars Entertainment, Inc, and three at American Express. DiTondo currently serves on the Advisory Board of FirstUp and previously served on the Boards of The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, The Asian American Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, The American Red Cross of Nevada, and the Asian Chamber Foundation.
Kong Han Tan – Non-independent member – serves as President, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Genting Berhad, the ultimate holding company of Resorts World Las Vegas. Prior to joining Genting Berhad in 2007, Tan worked as an investment banker for more than 13 years and in a Malaysian power generation, entertainment and real estate conglomerate from 2003 to 2007.
Dixon said: “We have a bright future ahead of us, and I look forward to supporting and collaborating with Resorts World LasVegas’ leadership alongside the Board to continue showcasing the best the Strip has to offer. We have an incredible team of talented and committed employees throughout the organization and are confident we can achieve amazing things together.”
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UNLV International Gaming Institute Launches AI Research Hub

The UNLV International Gaming Institute (IGI) has launched its AI Research Hub (AiR Hub), a significant step toward advancing research and understanding on the impacts, risks, and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) within the gambling industry.
Co-founded by Kasra Ghaharian, IGI Director of Research, and Simo Dragicevic, an industry and research veteran who now serves as an Adjunct Fellow at the Hub, the initiative will develop an ecosystem for collaborative AI research and accelerate the adoption of trusted and responsible AI.
Key initiatives underway focus on critical areas, including the forthcoming State of AI in Gaming report. This annual deep dive will be a first of its kind for the sector, surveying current and future use cases and indexing companies on their AI maturity. Other initiatives include thought leadership and practical tools for operators and regulators to promote responsible AI oversight and governance, and developing benchmarking solutions for critical AI systems within the sector.
“UNLV’s International Gaming Institute has a long history of pioneering research in the gaming sector, and we are excited to launch AiR Hub as the next step in that journey. Our vision is to create tangible progress through collaborative, actionable research with engagement across a range of stakeholders, including regulators, academics, non-profit organizations, and industry,” Ghaharian said.
AiR Hub is supported by a prestigious group of founding industry members. Representatives from Action Gaming, Axes.ai, Evoke Plc, Gaming Analytics, Kindbridge Behavioral Health, Playtech Plc, ROGA (Responsible Online Gaming Association), and Walker Digital Table Systems will serve on AiR Hub’s industry advisory panel.
“We are grateful for not only the financial support offered by our founding members, but also the expert knowledge they bring in regard to technology, data, and wider gambling business and player support practices. We operate in a highly complex and integrated industry that is evolving quickly, and this knowledge and experience will be essential to fully understanding the risks and capitalizing on the potential of AI within the industry,” Dragicevic said.
The founding member round will remain open to organizations for an additional six months.
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Evolution Debuts US Launch of Red Door Roulette

Evolution announced the US launch of Red Door Roulette, the ultimate online live game show mash-up that combines the award-winning Lightning Roulette and the exhilarating bonus game from the world’s most popular live game show, Crazy Time.
Red Door Roulette was previously launched globally in 2023 and is set to hit the market first in New Jersey and Delaware, with other states soon to follow.
The fusion of these two popular live game shows elevates the gameplay to new heights with multiple diverse game rounds. In the introductory slot round, players can acquire up to 15 bonus numbers with keys with the hopes of entering the iconic Crazy Time bonus game, where the gigantic virtual wheel awaits with guaranteed multiplier rewards.
The anticipated US launch is a welcome addition to Evolution’s game show portfolio in North America and is another step in supporting the company’s growth strategy for live online casino gaming.
Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Officer Evolution North America, said: “We are incredibly excited to officially launch Red Door Roulette in the US. Our game shows are an excellent introduction for new players to live dealer gaming, and following the game’s success internationally, we look forward to seeing how players in New Jersey and Delaware embrace this unique game. This is just the first phase of our tremendous live game roadmap for 2025, with a wide variety of new games coming soon to all regulated states.”
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Fanatics Sportsbook Partners with New York Racing Team

New York Racing Team announced a partnership with Fanatics Sportsbook to become the primary sponsor of the team’s No. 44 Chevrolet, driven by star driver J.J. Yeley for two of the NASCAR Cup Series’ most prestigious races – the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway and the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway.
The Fanatics Sportsbook No. 44 Chevrolet will take to the track – first in Music City on Sunday, June 1 and next in The Valley on Sunday, November 2 – decked in the company’s signature Lava Red and Black paint scheme and adorned with the Fanatics Sportsbook logo on the hood and sides of the car. It’s only fitting that Fanatics Sportsbook will grace the car for the first time in Tennessee, as the state was the first to experience the sportsbook upon its launch in 2023.
In celebration of this partnership, Fanatics Sportsbook will have exclusive new customer offers for the Nashville and Phoenix races, along with expanded NASCAR betting capabilities, such as race parlays, to finish on the podium, exacta and trifecta betting. Fanatics Sportsbook will also offer unique JJ Yeley specials and live betting markets on Raceday.
According to Fanatics Sportsbook, Yeley is +800 to have a Top 10 Finish at Nashville Superspeedway and customers will also be able to place wagers on J.J. Yeley’s Starting Grid Position, Chevrolet-specific placement, first lap results, and much more. NASCAR fans can download the Fanatics Sportsbook app on iOS and Android and begin their Fanatics betting experience.
“We are proud to partner with John Cohen and the New York Racing Team. The partnership with New York Racing Team is an incredible branding opportunity and an inflection point for us as we continue to build the fastest growing sportsbook in America. We are going to develop exclusive content for NASCAR fans and curate an elevated experience for our customers at each race that only a brand like Fanatics can offer. Our employees and customers can’t wait to cheer on the No. 44 Fanatics Sportsbook Chevrolet toward the checkered flag at Nashville Superspeedway and Phoenix Raceway,” said Selena Kalvaria, CMO of Fanatics Betting and Gaming.
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