Gaming conglomerate Penn Entertainment announces the addition of Ronnie Jones, a former chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, to their compliance committee
Ronnie Jones Joins Penn Entertainment's Compliance Committee
Ronnie Jones, a seasoned public servant with over four decades of experience, has been appointed as an independent member of Penn Entertainment's Compliance Committee. This move is expected to bolster the committee's efforts in maintaining compliance and integrity within Penn's extensive gaming operations.
Jones brings a wealth of experience to the table, having spent more than 30 years with the Louisiana State Police and serving as the Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) from 2013 to 2020. During his tenure at the LGCB, he oversaw the operational integrity of gaming in Louisiana, which included 15 riverboat properties, land-based casinos, four racetrack slot gaming facilities, and more than 2,000 licensed video poker establishments.
Jones' contributions extend beyond Louisiana. He played a key role in establishing the regulatory groundwork for legalizing sports betting in Louisiana in 2022. His efforts were recognised when he was named North American Regulator of the Year in 2017 by the International Masters of Gaming Law.
Jay Snowden, CEO and President of Penn Entertainment, praised Jones' appointment, stating, "Ronnie Jones is a well-respected leader in the regulated gaming space. His extensive experience in gaming regulation will be an invaluable asset to our Compliance Committee as we continue our longstanding commitment to compliance and integrity."
The Compliance Committee, chaired by an independent non-director member, Thomas N. Auriemma, is central to Penn Entertainment's commitment to the gaming industry. The committee's work is of utmost importance, as stated by Snowden, who emphasised, "Ensuring compliance and integrity in our operations is of the utmost importance to us at Penn Entertainment."
Newly elected Penn board members Johnny Hartnett and Carlos Ruisanchez also serve on the Compliance Committee, further strengthening its ranks. With Jones' expertise, the committee is poised to uphold the highest standards of compliance and integrity across Penn's casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting and iCasino offerings across 28 jurisdictions in North America.
[1] Louisiana Gaming Control Board - https://lgcb.la.gov/ [2] International Masters of Gaming Law - https://www.imgl.org/ [3] Penn Entertainment - https://www.pennentertainment.com/ [4] North American Gaming Regulators Association - https://www.nagra.org/
- Ronnie Jones' extensive background in theregulated casino-and-gambling industry, particularly his tenure as Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, will undoubtedly contribute to upholding casino-culture standards of integrity and compliance within Penn Entertainment's vast gaming operations.
- As an independent member of Penn Entertainment's Compliance Committee, Ronnie Jones' expertise in finance and gaming regulation will prove crucial in ensuring compliance and integrity across casino-games, racetracks, online sports betting, and iCasino offerings, spanning 28 jurisdictions in North America.
