Anthony M. Sanfilippo-has been our Chief Executive Officer and one of our directors since April 2016 and has been the Company's Chairman of the Board since May 2017. In addition, he served as Former Pinnacle's Chief Executive Officer and one of Former Pinnacle's directors from March 2010 to April 2016. He was also Former Pinnacle's President from March 2010 to May 2013. Prior to joining Former Pinnacle, Mr. Sanfilippo was the President, Chief Executive Officer and director of Multimedia Games, Inc., a slot machine manufacturer (which is now known as Everi Holdings Inc.), from June 2008 until March 2010. Before joining Multimedia Games, he was ...
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Anthony M. Sanfilippo-has been our Chief Executive Officer and one of our directors since April 2016 and has been the Company's Chairman of the Board since May 2017. In addition, he served as Former Pinnacle's Chief Executive Officer and one of Former Pinnacle's directors from March 2010 to April 2016. He was also Former Pinnacle's President from March 2010 to May 2013. Prior to joining Former Pinnacle, Mr. Sanfilippo was the President, Chief Executive Officer and director of Multimedia Games, Inc., a slot machine manufacturer (which is now known as Everi Holdings Inc.), from June 2008 until March 2010. Before joining Multimedia Games, he was employed with Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (now known as Caesars Entertainment Corporation), the world's largest casino company and a provider of branded casino entertainment. While at Harrah's, Mr. Sanfilippo served as President of both the Western Division (2003-2004) and the Central Division (1997-2002 and 2004-2007), overseeing the operations of more than two dozen casino and casino-hotel destinations. He was also part of the senior management team that led the successful integration of numerous gaming companies acquired by Harrah's, including Jack Binion's Horseshoe Casinos, the Grand Casino & Hotel brand, Players International, and Louisiana Downs Racetrack. In addition to his duties as divisional President, Mr. Sanfilippo was also President and Chief Operating Officer for Harrah's New Orleans and a member of the Board of Directors of Jazz Casino Corporation prior to its acquisition by Harrah's. He has directed tribal gaming operations in Arizona, California and Kansas, and has held gaming licenses in most states that offer legalized gambling. Mr. Sanfilippo brings to us and our Board more than 35 years of industry experience, including managing and developing gaming operations in diverse jurisdictions, including Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada and Pennsylvania. Mr. Sanfilippo's extensive experience as a senior executive and as a director in the gaming industry and gaming manufacturing industry provides our Board with valuable expertise in these areas, including in his role as Chairman of the Board.
Source: Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
