Casino in Petersburg welcomes gaming-industry veteran as its inaugural Vice President and General Manager in Virginia
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Get ready to hit the jackpot, Petersburg! The man behind the controls of our upcoming Live! Casino Virginia isn't just any Joey-off-the-street. His name is Penny Parayo, and he's got the gaming glory in his blood.
Penny, a senior vice president of property operations at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Maryland, has been appointed as the senior vice president and general manager for our very own Live! Casino Virginia. This groundbreaking announcement was made on May 1 by our casino's co-developers, The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise[1][2][3].
With the temporary home still under wraps, having Penny in the hot seat is a huge step in the right direction. The Maryland resort near Baltimore, which Cordish owns and operates, clearly secured some top-notch talent[1].
Joe Billhimer, the chief operating and development officer for the gaming division of Cordish Companies, gushes, "We couldn't be more fortunate to have a leader as skilled and knowledgeable as Penny, and we're thrilled to have her aboard to help shape the future of our organization[1]."
So, what's Penny's mission? With the facility set to open in the latter half of 2025, she's tasked with overseeing the construction, grand opening, and daily operations of the casino. Having already secured the position, she's now hastily scouring the job market, aiming to fill around 500 vacancies before the curtain goes up[1][2][3].
As for Penny's history with the gaming industry, she's got quite the CV. Before grooving into the Live Casino Virginia scene, she was busy as the Senior Vice President of Property Operations for the Live Casino & Hotel Maryland[1][3]. Looks like she's a natural in this game, and we couldn't be more excited to roll the dice with Penny at the helm. Stay tuned, Petersburg! The countdown to slots, blackjack, and limitless fun has officially begun!
[1] Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/penny-parayo-named-senior-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-live-casino-virginia-set-to-open-later-in-2025-301748399.html
[2] Source: https://petersburgprogressindex.com/news/business/livecasino/petersburgs-live-casino-names-first-general-manager-of-the-virginia-facility/article-7d094870-3306-11ec-bdff-89a8a6723c89.html
[3] Source: https://www.virginapilot.com/business/penny-parayo-named-general-manager-of-live-casino-virginia-set-to-open-in-petersburg-july-16-2025/article_9f0b82da-333a-11ec-96f0-1bbe98e8bfba.html
- In 2025, Penny Parayo, a renowned figure in the casino-and-gambling industry, will lead Live! Casino Virginia as its senior vice president and general manager.
- The Cordish Companies, renowned in the business world for their property development, are co-developing Live! Casino Virginia along with Bruce Smith Enterprise.
- Penny Parayo's appointment as the head of Live! Casino Virginia marks a significant step towards its grand opening, slated for the latter half of 2025.
- With over 500 vacancies to fill before the opening, Penny Parayo is currently scrutinizing the job market to ensure the casino's smooth operation.
- A standout figure in the casino-games industry, Penny Parayo previously served as the Senior Vice President of Property Operations at Live Casino & Hotel Maryland.
- The casino-culture enthusiasts of Las Vegas and the world of casino-personalities will undoubtedly be intrigued by Penny Parayo's leadership in reshaping the casino industry in Petersburg.
- Penny Parayo's mission is clear: to oversee the construction, grand opening, and daily operations of Live! Casino Virginia, a move that is set to spark a new era in the finance and leadership dynamics of the property industry in Petersburg.
