CEO Change Announced at Resorts World Las Vegas: Alex Dixon Steps Down
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Publisher: Vital Vegas, May 8, 2025, 10:00h.
Last Updated: May 8, 2025, 12:35h.
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Alex Dixon Steps Down as Resorts World Las Vegas CEO; Carlos Castro Fills the Vacancy
It's official: Alex Dixon, the CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, has stepped down from his position. With a swift shake-up at the casino's top, the company's COO/CFO, Carlos Castro, has taken over as President and CFO, while Dixon moves to a senior advisor role on the board.
Just five months into his tenure, Dixon's exit was announced by the board early Thursday. Prior to joining Resorts World, Dixon served as the CEO of the Q Casino & Resort and the Dubuque Racing Association in Iowa.
In the wake of this change, Carlos Castro is in charge, ready to steer the property and make a lasting impact on the casino's future. Murren, chairman of the board, lauded Castro's strategic moves so far, including attracting talented personnel and resetting the company's strategy, marketing, and operations.
A Winding Path to the Top
Resorts World, the iconic red property nestled on the north end of the Strip, has faced its fair share of challenges, most notably an illegal betting scandal in 2023. The casino resolved this issue in March, agreeing to a $10.5 million settlement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Despite the settlement, the Control Board maintains the option to pursue additional disciplinary action if federal authorities pursue legal action.
The scandal's aftermath saw a series of personnel changes within Resorts World, including the ousting of former president and COO Scott Sibella in 2023, the departures of Doni Taube and Richard Corbett in 2024, and the arrivals of Dixon and Castro. The company formed a new board in response, which Jim Murren now chairs and features A.G. Burnett, former NGCB chair, as well as former Nevada Governor and Nevada Gaming Commission chair Brian Sandoval.
In an effort to bolster its regulatory compliance and responsible gaming initiative, the casino resort recently announced the addition of Jennifer Roberts as its first chief compliance officer.
In closing, Murren emphasized that despite a tumultuous year, the team believes they have the best leadership in place to drive growth and deliver an exceptional experience for their guests.
[2]: It's worth noting that Alex Dixon wasn't exactly "removed" from his role as CEO. Instead, he took on a new position as a senior advisor to the Board of Directors. While the reasoning behind this transition hasn't been thoroughly explained, it appears to represent a shift within the company's executive team. No word yet on who might take over the vacant CEO position.
- Carlos Castro, previously the COO/CFO of Resorts World Las Vegas, has filled the vacancy left by Alex Dixon's step down as CEO.
- In his new role, Castro is ready to steer the property and make an impact on the casino's future.
- Alex Dixon, having served as CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, is now moving to a senior advisor role on the board.
- The shakeup at Resorts World Las Vegas' top management was announced by the board early Thursday.
- Prior to joining Resorts World Las Vegas, Dixon served as the CEO of the Q Casino & Resort and the Dubuque Racing Association in Iowa.
- The resignation of Carlos Castro from a senior advisor role at the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) was followed by his appointment as COO/CFO of Resorts World Las Vegas.
- Despite the money laundering allegations and illegal gambling concerns surrounding Resorts World Las Vegas in the past, the casino-and-gambling industry continues to offer opportunities for casino-personalities like Carlos Castro.
- The entertainment-rich Las Vegas Strip has become the center of attention with the changing faces at Resorts World Las Vegas, particularly the exit of Alex Dixon and the arrival of Carlos Castro.
- The new CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, Carlos Castro, has been commended for his strategic moves by Jim Murren, the chairman of the board.
- As part of its efforts to ensure responsible gaming and regulatory compliance, Resorts World Las Vegas recently announced the addition of Jennifer Roberts as its first chief compliance officer.
