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Jay Walker: A Step Ahead

By Krista Reiner

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Krista Reiner

Jay Walker doesn’t claim to be extraordinary. He’s not pretentious. He’s not unapproachable. With his easy grin and unassuming demeanor, if you didn’t already know who he was, you might never have guessed that he is the driving force behind technology innovations that have revolutionized multiple industries.

Operations Spotlight: Jamie Papp

By Laura Olson-Reyes

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Laura Olson-Reyes

When Wynn Las Vegas opened its doors two years ago, VP of Slot Operations Jamie Papp had a unique opportunity. Wynn was the first new casino resort to open on the Las Vegas Strip in several years. Its lavish 110,000-square-foot casino floor would feature over 1,960 slot machines.

Raising the Bar: Dennis Gomes on Marketing, Team Building and His Vision

By Robert Ambrose

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Robert Ambrose

The New York Times once called him “Mr. Fix-It,” a moniker earned from a unique ability to make a failing resort profitable. He is Dennis Gomes, a man known for cutting-edge thinking, creative passion and marketing visions that most would deem impossible. He fostered amazing revenue and profit growth as president of the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, and did the same for Aztar Corporation.