Resorts World in Las Vegas welcomes a new executive after settling regulatory issues
Las Vegas' Resorts World Gets a New Compliance Chief in Jennifer Roberts
Hey there! Got a juicy tidbit about Resorts World Las Vegas - they've got a new chief in town! And this one's got quite the resume in the gaming world.
Jennifer Roberts, a seasoned legal and compliance guru with over two decades of experience, has been named the new Chief Compliance Officer at Resorts World Las Vegas. This isn't just any appointment - it's the latest move in a string of changes at the Strip property, following a series of regulatory snafus the resort's faced.
So, what's Roberts' deal? Well, in her new role, she'll be in charge of ensuring that the casino stays on the right side of the law. That means overseeing registration and licensing, anti-money laundering, and responsible gaming, among other things.
Before diving into the action at Resorts World, Roberts founded her law firm, Roberts Gaming Law, Ltd. But she's no stranger to the gaming world - she's held high-profile gigs as Vice President and General Counsel at WynnBET, the online gambling division of Wynn Resorts Ltd., and even as the Director of Sports Gaming Regulation for the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.
Not content to just work behind the scenes, Roberts has also lent her expertise as an adjunct professor at both the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.
And what a time to join the team at Resorts World Las Vegas - with regulatory challenges and a settlement related to money laundering failures already in their rearview mirror, Roberts' expertise is just what the doctor ordered to strengthen the resort's compliance program and maintain a culture of integrity.
So, there you have it! Jennifer Roberts, the new Chief Compliance Officer at Resorts World Las Vegas, ready to take the gaming world by storm. Let's hope she can help the resort get back on track! 🚀
- Jennifer Roberts, the new Chief Compliance Officer at Resorts World Las Vegas, hails from a seasoned legal and compliance background with over two decades of experience.
- Roberts, who was previously the Vice President and General Counsel at WynnBET, the online gambling division of Wynn Resorts Ltd., will now oversee registration and licensing, anti-money laundering, and responsible gaming at the casino.
- In addition to her work in the gaming industry, Roberts has also taught as an adjunct professor at both the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.
- With the recent regulatory challenges and settlements related to money laundering failures, Roberts' expertise is crucial in strengthening Resorts World Las Vegas' compliance program and maintaining a culture of integrity.
