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Former Las Vegas mayor

Jan Jones Blackhurst joins Caesars's Board of Directors

Caesars Entertainment announced that Janis 'Jan' Jones Blackhurst has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective 5 September 2019, subject to regulatory approval. 'I am delighted and honored to be joining the Board of Caesars. I have tremendous respect for all the board members, and I look forward to working with them. I will continue to advocate that Caesars takes a leading role as a responsible corporate citizen,” she commented.

Representing Caesars, Blackhurst visited Brazil in different times to meet local authorities to learn more about the possible advances of a gaming regulation in the country, participating also as speaker of the Brazilian Gaming Congress (BgC).

Blackhurst, who has been a senior executive at Caesars since 1999, will continue in her current role, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility, until 1 October 2019. She replaces Richard Schifter who has resigned as a director effective 5 September 2019.

During her 20 years at Caesars, Blackhurst helped develop and grow the industry's first Responsible Gaming practices to include an ambassador model for the gaming industry and the first industry code of commitment. Under her leadership, Caesars Entertainment has earned a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 10 consecutive years.

Most recently, she led the company's Gender Equity Initiative, and also served as Chair of the Caesars Foundation, strengthening communities through philanthropic activities and corporate gifts.

"Jan is not only a driven and accomplished leader, but she is also a legend in Las Vegas – the city's first woman mayor and a popular leader in business and politics – and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Board," said James Hunt, Chairman of Caesars Entertainment.

"With her appointment, Caesars will continue to benefit from her vast experience, expertise and incredible relationships and I am confident she will bring valuable leadership and insight to our board," Hunt added.

"Jan has had a groundbreaking career in the gaming industry and I am happy she will remain with us as a board member and trusted advisor," said Tony Rodio, CEO of Caesars Entertainment.

"I am delighted and honored to be joining the Board of Caesars. I have tremendous respect for Jim, Tony and the other board members and I look forward to working with them. I will continue to advocate that Caesars takes a leading role as a responsible corporate citizen. I am proud of the course we have charted and committed to continuing it," Blackhurst commented.

Source: GMB