Genting’s Resorts World Las Vegas has named former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval as its new chairman, replacing Jim Murren in the role. Murren will transition to the role of chairman emeritus.
Although RWLV did not explain the reasons for the move, it comes after Murren was earlier this month announced as interim chairman of the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) for personal reasons following the sudden departure of Kevin Mullally for personal reasons.
Sandoval, who served as Nevada’s 30th Governor from 2011 to 2019, joined the RWLV Board of Directors in February.
He was one of multiple appointments to the new Board around that time as the company embarked on a comprehensive overhaul of its leadership team following recent regulatory scandals, with former MGM Resorts CEO Murren named chairman last December alongside former NGCB chair A.G. Burnett, former MGM and Caesars HR executive Michelle DiTondo, and Genting Bhd’s current President, COO and Executive Director Kong Han Tan as new directors.
Upon Sandoval joining as a director earlier this year, Murren said, “The Board and I recognize the unique position Resorts World Las Vegas holds at the north end of the Strip, a crown jewel of Vegas that is bursting with potential. To fully capitalize on our vision, we need strong leaders to help us build and drive progress. Brian Sandoval brings the expertise and energy necessary to elevate the property to the next level.”
According to parent company Genting Berhad’s most recent financial announcement, RWLV saw its revenues grow by 8% quarter-on-quarter to US$180 million and EBITDA by 80% to US$18 million in 2Q25, with the company pointing to improved hold and reestablishment of its VIP gaming segment for the improvement.
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