Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has named Joseph Hasson as its new permanent chief operating officer. Hasson has been serving as interim COO since April.
He will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of short and long-term strategic business plans across all Mohegan properties in the U.S. and Canada, as well as Asia. He will also continue to serve as general manager of Mohegan Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Hasson will report to Ray Pineault, Mohegan president and CEO.
“Joe Hasson’s expertise, garnered over more than 40 years in the gaming and hospitality industries, coupled with his exemplary leadership at our Las Vegas property, positions him uniquely to ensure strategic alignment and continuity across Mohegan’s diverse portfolio,” said Pineault. “We are confident that his leadership as our chief operating officer will be instrumental in our sustained success.”
Prior to joining Mohegan, Hasson served as COO of Station Casinos LLC and Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Upon becoming interim COO in April, he replaced Jody Madigan, who resigned from his role effective Aug. 1 but took a leave of absence in the intervening period. Madigan had served as COO for more than two and a half years since joining the company in August 2021.
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Madigan’s departure followed the appointment of Ari Glazer as chief financial officer effective May 1. Glazer replaced Carol Anderson and is responsible for all financial activities including financial planning and analysis, capital markets, accounting, tax, treasury, procurement and cash management.
The C-suite changes came after a record 2023 for Mohegan. Revenue hit an all-time high of $1.67 billion last year while the year’s adjusted EBITDA of $399.9 million was the company’s second-highest on record after 2022.
Mohegan operates four properties in the U.S., in Vegas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and its flagship venue in Connecticut, as well as two casinos in Niagara Falls, Ont.
