Pino, CEO of Interim Mohegan, confirmed as president

A casino operator in the U.S., which is developing a gaming resort in Incheon, South Korea, has confirmed that the interim chief executive officer will officially become the president and CEO.

U.S. tribal casino operator Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment said Thursday that Ray Pino would immediately take up the role.

Mr Pinot, pictured, had been interim president since March 31, when Mario Kontomercos stepped down as president and chief executive.

Mohegan Gaming is developing Inspire Entertainment Resort, a complex with foreigner-only casinos near Incheon International Airport, Korea’s main aviation hub.

The company confirmed in its March 31 announcement that the South Korean authorities have approved delaying the opening of Inspire’s first phase by one year.

“His understanding of our organization and all its moving parts across nine properties around the world is unmatched,” said James Gessner, president of the Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment Management Board, as quoted in the press release. 파워볼게임

According to the circular, Mr. Pinot is a member of the Mohegan tribe and has worked for casino groups for 20 years, including as president and general manager of its flagship property, Mohegan Sun Connecticut, and more recently as chief operating officer of Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment.

The announcement quoted the confirmed CEO as saying, “I am grateful to the Mohegan tribe for this opportunity, and we will continue to strive to uphold our values and traditions here in the United States and in communities around the world where we operate.”