Caesars Entertainment Corporation, parent company of three Atlantic City casino properties, named former Tropicana Entertainment head Anthony Rodio its new CEO Tuesday. Rodio, 60, will transition into the new role over the next 30 days, taking over for outgoing CEO Mark Frissora who joined Caesars in 2015 in the midst of the company’s bankruptcy.
“Having collaborated with Tony for decades as both a colleague at Harrah’s Entertainment and as leaders of different gaming companies to help position Atlantic City as a top gaming destination, I’m confident that Tony’s extensive industry experience will lead Caesars Entertainment through the next phase of growth and development,” said Kevin Ortzman, regional president for Caesars Entertainment, in a statement. “We are thrilled to welcome Tony to our company.”