Digilio joins the company from Montage Hotels and Resorts and will additionally take up the role of Executive Vice President.

The new Caesars CHRO has a vast range of industry experience and also serves as an Advisory Board Member at Cornell University.

Mark Frissora, President and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, said: "Monica has outstanding global Human Resources leadership experience in the hospitality industry.

"Monica will help us recruit, engage and develop US and international work forces while ensuring our talent strategies are fully aligned with Caesars overall business objectives.”

Earlier this year, Caesars said it was “moving quickly” in both New Jersey and Mississippi following the legalisation of sports betting within the two states.