{"id":20237,"date":"2019-01-14T16:18:57","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T17:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=20237"},"modified":"2019-01-14T22:27:31","modified_gmt":"2019-01-14T22:27:31","slug":"former-nevada-governor-brian-sandoval-joins-mgm-resorts-in-new-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/former-nevada-governor-brian-sandoval-joins-mgm-resorts-in-new-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Joins MGM Resorts In New Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MGM Resorts International<\/strong> has recruited <strong>former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval<\/strong> to <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.mgmresorts.com\/investors\/news-releases\/press-release-details\/2019\/Former-Governor-Brian-Sandoval-Joins-MGM-Resorts-International-As-President-Of-Global-Gaming-Development\/default.aspx\">join the casino giant\u2019s staff<\/a> and drive global expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Sandoval will become <strong>president of Global Gaming Development<\/strong> and shift his focus to state public policy efforts around <strong>sports betting.\u00a0<\/strong>Sandoval\u2019s efforts will primarily focus on <strong>Japan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMGM is a global leader in gaming and entertainment, and I look forward to joining the MGM team led by Jim Murren, someone who I greatly respect,\u201d Sandoval said in a statement. \u201cJim has formed critical relationships in Japan and in sports, and I look forward to building upon this strong foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Here is what <strong>MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren<\/strong> had to say:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFew leaders are as widely respected, accomplished and knowledgeable as Brian Sandoval, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited to have him as part of the MGM family. Governor Sandoval brings an unparalleled level of skill, leadership, and experience to the company, and we will benefit greatly from his in-depth expertise in gaming, public policy, and economic development.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span id=\"leading_international_growth\">Leading international growth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With the addition of Sandoval, <strong>MGM President Bill Hornbuckle<\/strong> will divert his attention to driving revenue growth and maximizing the value contributed from the company\u2019s assets.<\/p>\n<p>According to the release, Hornbuckle will lead global casino marketing and be responsible for leveraging MGM\u2019s worldwide assets and reputation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBill Hornbuckle has a proven record of developing and implementing marketing strategies that excite and entertain in ways that translate to revenue enhancement and value creation,\u201d Murren said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased that, with the recent launch of MGM 2020, a business operation and digital transformation program, Bill can enhance his focus on the vital role of leading global casino marketing so we can expand our market share in Las Vegas and abroad,\u201d Murren said.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"mgms_expanding_sports_betting_footprint\">MGM\u2019s expanding sports betting footprint<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MGM has significantly changed the sports betting landscape since the <strong>US Supreme Court\u2019s\u00a0repeal of PASPA<\/strong>, the\u00a0federal ban on sports wagering.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, MGM has <strong>secured lucrative contracts <\/strong>with three out of the four professional sports leagues.<\/p>\n<p>In July, the <strong>National Basketball Association (NBA)<\/strong> and MGM stuck the first-of-its-kind deal making the company the leagues <strong>\u201cofficial gaming partner.\u201d<\/strong> The deal is reportedly for <strong>three years and $25 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>MGM also has deals in place with the <strong>National Hockey League (NHL)<\/strong> and <strong>Major League Baseball (MLB)<\/strong>. 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