Jennifer Roberts Joins Resorts World Las Vegas as Chief Compliance Officer

Jennifer Roberts Joins Resorts World Las Vegas

• Jennifer Roberts, a seasoned executive with a strong background in legal affairs, has joined the executive team at Resorts World Las Vegas.
• In her new role as Chief Compliance Officer, Roberts will oversee key compliance and regulatory functions.
• She brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the legal field for several decades.

Resorts World Las Vegas, a premier integrated resort featuring over 3,500 hotel rooms and suites alongside a variety of gaming, retail, and entertainment options, has recently bolstered its team with a new addition.

Earlier this week, the company announced the appointment of Jennifer Roberts to the position of Chief Compliance Officer (CCO).

The New Chief Compliance Officer to Lead Essential Compliance Functions

As she steps into her role at the renowned gaming and entertainment hub, Roberts brings with her an impressive background of more than twenty years in the industry.

In her capacity at Resorts World Las Vegas, Roberts will be responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance, licensing, and registration processes.

The CCO will be pivotal in ensuring that Resorts World Las Vegas adheres to anti-money laundering standards and responsible gambling practices.

Roberts’ duties will encompass the development, design, and implementation of various policies and programs aimed at enhancing the resort’s compliance framework.

Her role will involve identifying and mitigating compliance risks, conducting operational assessments, and engaging in proactive monitoring and testing to meet the highest regulatory standards.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Roberts stated, ‘I am thrilled to join this exceptional team of professionals and contribute to advancing a top-tier compliance program here at Resorts World Las Vegas.’

She also expressed gratitude to the leadership team for the opportunity and looks forward to collaborating closely as they continue to make significant progress in compliance.

This recent senior-level appointment follows the dual appointment of Carlos Castro as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) earlier in February.

Roberts Offers Extensive Expertise in Gaming Law and Sector Insight

Alex Dixon, CEO of Resorts World Las Vegas, expressed excitement about welcoming an expert of Roberts’ caliber to the company.

He stated that her in-depth knowledge of gaming law and familiarity with the casino regulatory landscape positions her uniquely to support the development of a robust compliance program.

Dixon emphasized that integrity, commitment, and ethics are core values at Resorts World Las Vegas, and Roberts will be instrumental in reinforcing the compliance program, ensuring it is well-designed, resourced, tested, and empowered to foster a culture of compliance.

Beyond her new role, Roberts serves as an adjunct professor at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.

With over two decades of experience in legal affairs, she previously held the position of VP and General Counsel at WynnBET.

Additionally, Roberts is the founder of Roberts Gaming Law, Ltd., a leading law firm specializing in gaming law that she owns.