Veteran from the gaming industry appointed as the inaugural VP/General Manager at Petersburg casino, located in Virginia.
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Although the temporary abode of Live! Casino Virginia in Petersburg isn't fully set up yet, the man (or woman, in this case) behind its operations is already in place.
Enter Penny Parayo, who's been appointed as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of this casino slated to open in 2025. This announcement was made by the co-developers of Petersburg's casino, The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, who are no strangers to the gaming world, having jointly owned and operated the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, which is near Baltimore.
Joe Billhimer, the Chief Operating and Development Officer for Cordish Gaming Group, had nothing but praise for the new appointment. He stated, "We're thrilled to have someone as accomplished and knowledgeable as Penny on board. Her expertise will be instrumental in shaping the growth of our organization."
Parayo, with her impressive 30-year career in the gaming industry, comes to the table with a wealth of experience, particularly with Cordish, one of the key players in this endeavor. Prior to this role, she held the position of Senior Vice President of Property Operations for Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland.
So, while the bricks and mortar of the Live! Casino Virginia are still under construction, rest assured that the expertise of Penny Parayo is already laying the groundwork for an exciting gaming experience in Petersburg.
Enrichment Data:To provide some additional context, it's worth noting that Penny Parayo has been a key player in the gaming industry for three decades, with extensive experience in various roles within the field. This extensive background, combined with her expertise with Cordish, the co-developer of the Live! Casino Virginia, sets her up perfectly for her new role. Furthermore, the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, which she previously managed, is part of the Cordish portfolio of properties and, like the upcoming Virginia casino, is a significant player in the gaming industry.
- Penny Parayo, with her extensive experience in the gaming industry,especially with Cordish Companies, will play a crucial role in shaping the growth of the Live! Casino Virginia, set to open in 2025.
- The Live! Casino Virginia, like the Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, operated jointly by Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, is a significant player in the casino-and-gambling sector.
- By 2025, Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise, who are renowned in the gaming world, aim to finance and run a large-scale casino operation with Penny Parayo as the Senior Vice President and General Manager, overseeing the property in Virginia.
