Penn Entertainment appoints Ronnie Jones to Compliance Committee
Penn Entertainment appointed Ronnie Jones, who oversaw Louisiana’s gaming regulation from 2013 to 2020, to its Compliance Committee.
Key points:
– Jones led Louisiana’s gaming regulation from 2013 to 2020, overseeing casinos and gaming establishments statewide
– He helped establish the regulatory framework that enabled Louisiana’s sports betting legalization in 2022
Penn Entertainment has appointed Ronnie Jones, former Chair of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, to its Compliance Committee as an independent, non-director member.
The appointment, that was approved by the company’s Board of Directors, brings Jones’ regulatory experience to Penn.
Indeed, he led Louisiana’s gaming oversight from 2013 to 2020, where he supervised operations across the state, including riverboat casinos, land-based facilities, racetrack gaming operations and more than 2,000 video poker establishments.
Jay Snowden, Penn’s CEO and President, said: “Ronnie is a well-respected leader in the regulated gaming space, and with his background and experience we’re pleased to add him as an independent member of our Compliance Committee.
“Ronnie’s wealth of industry experience will be an asset to the important work of the committee, which is central to our longstanding commitment to gaming industry compliance and integrity.”
Good to know: In Q1, Penn reported a 4.1% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $1.67bn, $1.2bn of which was generated by its gaming segment
Jones worked for over 45 years in regulatory areas, including public service and over three decades with the Louisiana State Police.
He contributed to establishing the regulatory framework that supported Louisiana’s sports betting legalization in 2022.
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