Resorts World Las Vegas Welcomes Jennifer Roberts as Chief Compliance Officer
In a significant executive appointment, Resorts World Las Vegas has recently named Jennifer Roberts as their Chief Compliance Officer, a role vital for ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and maintaining the integrity of their gaming operations. This move reflects the organization's commitment to uphold high compliance standards and foster a culture of accountability.
Jennifer Roberts comes with an extensive background in gaming law, boasting over 20 years of legal experience, which uniquely positions her to spearhead the compliance functions at Resorts World Las Vegas. Before this, she served as Vice President and General Counsel at WynnBET, overseeing compliance operations in a complex landscape of gaming regulations. Her wealth of knowledge includes essential areas such as regulatory compliance, registration, licensing, anti-money laundering (AML), responsible gaming practices, and technical compliance.
The CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, Alex Dixon, expressed enthusiasm about Roberts’ appointment, stating, 'Her deep expertise in gaming law and understanding of the casino regulatory environment makes her uniquely positioned to continue our efforts to build and sustain a robust, world-class compliance program.' This leadership development emphasizes how crucial Roberts’ role will be in strengthening their compliance framework, reinforcing integrity, commitment, and ethics within the organization's culture.
Among her notable achievements, Roberts founded her own gaming law firm, Roberts Gaming Law, Ltd., and has previously led various significant roles in the gaming regulatory landscape. Her previous experience includes her time with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, where she was the Director of Sports Gaming Regulation. She also contributed to the academic field as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, sharing her knowledge with upcoming legal minds in the journalism and compliance sectors.
As part of her role, she will lead the Resorts World Las Vegas compliance organization, focusing on the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive compliance programs and policies. 'I am thrilled,' Roberts stated, 'to join this stellar team of professionals and help drive the development of a best-in-class compliance program here at Resorts World Las Vegas.' Her dedication to building a strong compliance framework reinforces the establishment's commitment to navigating the evolving regulatory environment effectively and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
This appointment is timely as the gaming industry faces increasing scrutiny from regulators to ensure fair practices and protect consumers. With Roberts at the helm of compliance, Resorts World Las Vegas is poised to enhance its practices significantly, ensuring a trustworthy environment for its customers while navigating the complexities of both national and state regulations. Whatever challenges lie ahead, Roberts’ experience and passion for compliance are expected to play a critical role in the future success of Resorts World Las Vegas.