Lupo is the President of Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, and succeeds Terry Globocki, former CEO of Ocean Casino Resort.

Lupo commented: “I am honoured to succeed Terry Glebocki as the next President of the Casino Association of New Jersey. Terry did a great job as a leader and we are grateful for their meaningful contributions to the industry.

"I am prepared to lead the CANJ forward as we work to reinvigorate Atlantic City. Our industry is invested in this community, as we believe with continued hard work and determination, Atlantic City’s best days lie ahead.”

With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Lupo has been serving as the President of Hard Rock Atlantic City since 2018. Before joining Hard Rock International in 2016, he had served as President of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa, Florida.

Lupo also served as a Senior Executive at Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa for 13 years and helped the casino’s launch when it first opened in 2003.

CANJ is an advocate for the Atlantic City casino industry and supports legislation and initiatives that focus on the revitalisation of the city as a destination resort.

Bally’s Atlantic City, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Nugget Atlantic City, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Ocean Casino Resort, Resorts Casino Hotel and Tropicana are among the members of the organisations.