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Spectrum Gaming Group Announces Hiring of Two More Executives
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., May 28 /PRNewswire/ — Spectrum Gaming Group, responding to the fast-growing demand for its suite of independent research and professional services, announced the hiring of two more executives.
Bill LaPenta, a veteran industry financial analyst, joins Spectrum as Director of Financial Analysis. He previously served as Strategic Performance Manager for Borgata Hotel casino & Spa, where he led development of its statistical database, competitive and performance metrics reporting, and variable daily budgeting systems. LaPenta is well versed in ROI and profitability studies, as well as labor analysis and controls for all aspects of casino hotel operations.
“Bill LaPenta is among the most respected and insightful gaming-industry financial analysts. With more than 20 years of relevant experience, Bill will provide Spectrum clients with his expertise in, among other areas, feasibility studies, market analyses and economic impact reports,” said Michael Pollock, Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group.
Joan Danko’s role with Spectrum has been expanded to include responsibilities as Director of Governmental Affairs and manager of the firm’s new office in Harrisburg, PA. She has extensive experience in state government, having held such positions as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Director of Corporate Alliances with the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education, and Business Unit Executive with Worldwide Government Systems at IBM.
“Joan Danko has demonstrated that she grasps the complexity of state government while also understanding its nuances. She has provided invaluable assistance to Spectrum for the past five years and we are delighted that she is now joining the company,” said Fredric Gushin, Managing Director of Spectrum Gaming Group.
Spectrum Gaming Group, which is active on five continents, is the world’s foremost gaming-specific research and professional services firm. Its services include:
— Economic research, including feasibility studies, market analyses and
impact reports.
— Gaming regulatory services, including licensing investigations,
compliance auditing, and drafting of legislation and regulation.
— Investigations and due diligence, including corporate entity
investigations, licensing investigations, and country evaluations.
— Legal support services, including review of gaming statutes, litigation
support, and casino security training.
— casino services, including management or evaluation of distressed or
underperforming properties, consumer-service audits, and mystery
shopping programs.
— New-technology services, including network security review, concept or
implementation review and analysis, and electronic revenue analysis,
procedures and implementation.
For more information about Spectrum’s services, call (609) 926-5100 or visit .
Spectrum Gaming Group