Penn Makes Management Changes To Re-Brand Property
As Penn National Gaming (PENN: 25.62 +2.85%) prepares for the introduction of table games and the re-branding of the Charles Town Races & Slots West Virginia property to Hollywood Casino, the company has made changes to property management teams.
Effective February 15, 2010, Bill Hayles will assume the position of Assistant General Manager. Hayles has been the General Manager of Penn’s Black Gold Casino at Zia Park since it was acquired by Penn National in April 2007.
John V. Finamore, Senior Vice President Regional Operations of Penn National Gaming, commented, “With his industry experience at casinos offering full gaming, Bill Hayles is an excellent and timely addition to Al Britton’s successful team at Charles Town as the property prepares to take the next step in its evolution with a $40 million expansion for table games and poker and entertainment lounges. Bill will be directly involved in a variety of expansion-related construction projects and the shift at Charles Town to Penn National’s Hollywood brand which is now synonymous with great gaming and entertainment in many of the markets where we operate.”
Hayles will be replaced at Zia Park by Brent Willits. Willits has over 18 years of gaming industry experience and most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Casinos’ property in Council Bluffs, IA.
Thomas P. Burke, Senior Vice President Regional Operations of Penn National Gaming, commented, “We are extremely excited to add Brent to the Penn National team.”
Both appointments are subject to regulatory approval.
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