Jennifer Roberts takes on the Chief Commercial Officer position at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Fresh Perspective:
New Compliance Boss at Resorts World Las Vegas
Hello there!Ready for a juicy scoop?Resorts World Las Vegas, the luxury resort with 3,500 rooms and suites, has a new sheepdog in its C-suite pack. Let's meet this enforcer of rules, shall we?
Jennifer Roberts, an executive with oodles of legal expertise, has just joined the party as the "Chief Compliance Officer" (CCO). What does this fancy title mean? Picture her as the watchdog, making sure Resorts World Las Vegas doesn't step out of line with the rules.
Here's the lowdown on what her role will be:
- Overseeing regulatory compliance, licensing, and registration
- Ensuring the property meets anti-money laundering and responsible gambling regulations
- Developing, designing, and implementing policies and programs to keep the resort in check
The new CCO will also be tackling compliance risks, conducting operational assessments, and doing proactive monitoring and testing – all to maintain the highest regulatory standards. Excited much? You bet!
Jennifer herself couldn't contain her delight, saying, "I'm absolutely stoked to join this fantastic team of professionals and help in building an A-plus compliance program at Resorts World Las Vegas."
Resorts World Las Vegas' CEO, Alex Dixon, was equally thrilled. He shared that, "With Jennifer's deep expertise in gaming law and understanding of the casino regulatory environment, she's perfectly suited to drive our commitment to a robust, top-notch compliance program."
Furthermore, Dixon pointed out, "Integrity, commitment, and ethics are vital components of Resorts World Las Vegas' culture, and Jennifer will play a pivotal role in bolstering our compliance program, ensuring it's properly equipped, tested, and empowered to foster a culture of compliance."
Before joining Resorts World Las Vegas, Roberts was a VP and General Counsel at WynnBET, and the founder of Roberts Gaming Law, Ltd. She's also an adjunct professor at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.
Roberts' expertise includes developing educational curricula for regulators and industry professionals on casino compliance and advising stakeholders on regulatory frameworks. Impressive, right?
So there you have it – the newest addition to the C-suite at Resorts World Las Vegas. With Jennifer Roberts watching over the operation, you better believe the resort will stay on the straight and narrow!
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References:[1]: Resorts World Las Vegas press release regarding the appointment of Jennifer Roberts as Chief Compliance Officer [2]: Nevada Gaming Control Board regulations on compliance for gaming establishments [3]: American Gaming Association guidelines on responsible gambling [4]: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidelines on anti-money laundering for gaming establishments [5]: International Center for Gaming Regulation education and training curricula
- With the addition of Jennifer Roberts as Chief Compliance Officer, Resorts World Las Vegas aims to further strengthen its regulations in finance, business, casino-and-gambling, particularly in areas like anti-money laundering, responsible gambling, and adherence to gaming control board regulations.
- Roberts brings a wealth of expertise in gaming law and understanding of the casino regulatory environment, which will help Resorts World Las Vegas in building an A-plus compliance program.
- Roberts' duties will include overseeing regulatory compliance, licensing, and registration, as well as developing, designing, and implementing policies and programs to ensure the resort's compliance with various regulations.
- To bolster the resort's commitment to a robust compliance program, Roberts will be responsible for identifying and managing compliance risks, conducting operational assessments, and doing proactive monitoring and testing.
- In addition to her roles at Resorts World Las Vegas, Roberts has previous experience in advising stakeholders on regulatory frameworks and developing educational curricula for regulators and industry professionals on casino compliance.
