Tsai has worked for MGM since 2007, when he was hired to work for Cit圜enter in Las Vegas during its development. 'His leadership and experience in Mississippi to be first to market with sports betting operations will be a great benefit to MGM Grand Detroit and its customers.' 'David takes the reigns in Detroit at an exciting time as legalized sports wagering is introduced to Michigan,' Jorge Perez, regional portfolio president at MGM Resorts International, said in the release. Detroit's other casinos, MotorCity Casino Hotel and Greektown Casino-Hotel, are also investing in sports betting.

Tsai launched the first sports wagering operation in Mississippi, experience sure to be valuable in his transition to Michigan, which legalized sports gambling and online betting in December and is working to roll out the activities.Īnticipating the massive market opportunities, MGM Grand Detroit opened a $6 million sports lounge in September, which will be converted into a sports betting lounge once the activity is implemented. Tsai takes the helm at MGM Grand Detroit, replacing Michael Neubecker, who will become president and COO of MGM Grand in Las Vegas. MGM Grand Detroit has hired a new president and chief operating officer with sports betting expertise and a decade of experience in the gaming industry.ĭavid Tsai comes to the Detroit casino and hotel from Mississippi, where he held the same role at MGM-owned Gold Strike Casino Resort, according to a Friday news release.

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