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New York-listed gambling and leisure group MGM Resorts International, has confirmed the executive appointment of Scott Butera as new President of Interactive Gaming.
A 25-year gambling and hospitality leadership veteran, Butera has formerly served as President of Foxwoods Resorts and as Commissioner of the Arena Football League.
In its corporate update, MGM governance details that Butera will be primarily tasked with building and advancing the gambling group’s position within a rapidly changing US sports betting market, following the repeal of PASPA’s federal mandate.
“Scott is joining the company at a really exciting time. Skill-based gaming is expanding exponentially and his experience will help us to dominate the field,” said Corey Sanders, Chief Operating Officer for MGM Resorts.
“As an industry leader in sports betting and cutting-edge interactive gaming offerings, MGM Resorts is well-positioned to bring our decades of experience and well-earned reputation to new markets throughout the country. Scott will play a key role as we continue to expand nationwide.”
This June, MGM governance confirmed that it would maintain and expand its technology partnership with IGT Group as its lead systems supplier for US sports betting provisions.
Furthermore, this June MGM has moved to install its first New Jersey casino betting terminals, at its Borgata Hotel & Casino property in Atlantic City.
