ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS
- 1980-1987
Joined Playboy Bahamas in 1980 and quickly
rose to Senior Management, getting exposure to junket programs and their
economics, and learning the American style of gaming. Directed the conversion
of the Craps game to the Las Vegas version. Interacted with the regulatory
authority and the Gaming Board of the Bahamas, on all the related issues.
Responsible for hiring all gaming personnel from the United Kingdom and
United States.
Recruited by Paradise Island Casino in 1983. Continued his education
in American style(Vegas)gaming, served on the TQM committee for one year,
directed numerous gaming tournaments at the resort, and became the liaison
with Las Vegas based tournament management. This led to being invited to
relocate to Las Vegas to work in the gaming industry.