Crown Resorts CEO David Tsai has been named as a Featured Speaker of next month’s Regulating the Game conference, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from 10 to 13 March 2025.
Tsai, who was appointed as Crown Resorts CEO in October 2024, brings two decades of integrated resorts experience to his leadership role. Joining Crown in December 2022, he initially served as CEO of Crown Perth before stepping into the top position following the departure of Ciarán Carruthers.
His career includes over 15 years with MGM Resorts International, where he held senior roles such as President of the Midwest Group, overseeing MGM Grand Detroit and MGM Northfield Park. During his tenure, he led large-scale transformations, such as the US$550 million redevelopment of the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino into new lifestyle luxury brands Park MGM and NoMad Las Vegas.
Tasi has now overseen integrated resort operations in seven different states in the US and Australia, showcasing his expertise in strategic and operational leadership across highly regulated jurisdictions.
Earlier in his career, David worked with McKinsey & Company and held senior strategy and finance positions, including serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Analytics for MGM Resorts, overseeing strategy for more than 15 integrated resorts across the US.
“Regulating the Game provides a great platform to discuss the regulatory landscape for the gaming industry,” said Tsai. “I look forward to sharing our insights, learnings, and vision to embrace guest safety and wellbeing while becoming the leading entertainment destinations in Australia.”
Paul Newson, Principal at Vanguard Overwatch, added, “David’s extensive experience in leading integrated resorts and driving transformative projects brings a unique perspective to the conference. His insights into strategic leadership, operational excellence, and navigating complex regulatory environments will be invaluable to attendees.”
Tsai’s session will explore critical themes around Crown’s insights into carded play technology, the balance of regulations and compliance with providing an elevated guest experience, and the need for consistent regulations throughout the industry.
