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UK – Caesars Entertainment UK appoints new Group Operations Director
By Phil - 8 October 2015
Caesars Entertainment UK, one of the most established and innovative operators in the casino industry, has appointed Tony Boyd as its new Group Operations Director in the UK.
Mr. Boyd will be responsible for overseeing group operations across the UK, Middle East and Africa.
Formerly Managing Director at London Clubs Egypt, Boyd joins the business with significant global gaming experience. He has held multiple senior positions for various industry operators including London Clubs International, Asia Pacific, and International Casino Services and most recently has been consulting for Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Mr. Boyd said: “With its authentic Las Vegas connection, Caesars Entertainment UK prides itself on offering the best gaming experience in the market. The business is ambitious and committed to growing its entertainment offering through innovation and upholding its renowned reputation for customer service excellence in both gaming and hospitality and foodservice. The prospects are rich, the market brings opportunity and I’m delighted to be on board.”
Mike Rothwell, Caesars Entertainment UK CEO added: “Strategically astute, Boyd brings over 30 years of gaming experience to Caesars Entertainment UK and will be an invaluable industry head to lead the business operations strategy. Committed to building and working with an effective team, with the credentials to deliver our business development objectives is ultimately the key to ensuring we offer the very best experience for the discerning gamer.”
A market leader for over 40 years, Caesars Entertainment was the first to introduce a loyalty scheme in the UK – Player Rewards – the richest casino loyalty programme. It was also the first casino group in the UK to introduce dynamic leisure facilities to its properties, making them true entertainment destinations, including celebrity chef restaurants with James Martin and Marco Pierre White as well as a sports bar in partnership with Carlsberg at its flagship Leicester Square venue, the Empire Casino.
