Casino Gaming Recruiting and Executive Search

Your Casino Gaming Recruitment Specialists

We are Bristol Associates, a boutique executive search firm, founded in 1967. A major pillar of our organization is the Casino Gaming recruitment division. Our company was one of the first to specialize in this industry and has proven to be the leading casino gaming executive search practice in the country, finding top talent for numerous casino and gaming organizations. Our experienced recruiters have successfully completed hundreds of casino gaming assignments using our comprehensive industry knowledge, extensive network, and ever-expanding database. We recruit key corporate and property level executives within all casino gaming functions nationwide and globally.

In our agency’s 55-plus years of history, we have been licensed or approved as vendors to conduct business with corporate casinos, Tribal organizations, suppliers, sports betting organizations, and online and mobile gaming companies in nearly all 50 states, as well as internationally.

The retained search service Bristol offers includes sourcing, screening, submitting qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, and negotiating employment and compensation packages of selected finalists.  Each search is unique, and we provide personalized service to gain an in-depth understanding of our clients at the start of our relationship. Our strategy is mindfully tailored based on each client’s needs and culture. We strive to find the best fit for our client companies as well as our candidates. The connections we form with both our clients and candidates are valued, and we maintain these relationships with great care.

Given our firm’s industry focus and vast database of talent, we have in-depth knowledge of compensation ranges from C-suite executives to mid-level management. We regularly advise clients on current job market conditions and consult on matters of compensation including base salaries, bonus programs, commission structures, incentives, benefits, and long-term compensation. We can provide customized compensation information (wage studies) à la carte to our main retained executive search services. The salary data we provide is always anonymous, in that it is tied to job titles and not executives’ names.

Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey

Since 2000, Bristol has conducted the Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey, which is designed to help the gaming industry attract, retain, and motivate its executive talent. The analysis conveys the current attitudes and preferences of casino gaming professionals, as well as how they change over the years and how they relate to overall market conditions. View more about our Survey here.

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Our Satisfied Clients Love to Share Their Experiences Working with Bristol Associates

“For over a decade, Bristol Associates has successfully found us key executives ranging from COO to VPs, Directors and Managers. Not only do they understand the recruitment business, but they have made a point of understanding and learning about our company – critical when considering senior level recruitment.”

Andy Green

Sr. Vice President of Human Resources, Parx Casino

“Bristol Associates was recommended to us by a friend and colleague at the casino we oversee. We reached out to a couple other firms, but Bristol was by far the most responsive and professional company we spoke with. From the first contact, they were always available to us whenever needed. They sent us resumes from many qualified candidates and then helped us through each step to evaluate those choices and finally arrive at the best person to fit our needs. They made the process go so much smoother than it could have. We had to rely on their experience and knowledge several times for even small things that we were not equipped for. They were always willing to help.

Whether you are experienced at hiring gaming professionals or it’s your first time like it was for us, they are the search firm to work with. I would recommend Bristol Associates and Ben Farber to anyone!”

Kevin Lynch

Board Chair, Dubuque Racing Association

“Bristol Associates has been instrumental in assisting hiring several key Senior Management staffers, including CFO, GMs and PD execs, for multi property companies I have been associated with since the 1990’s. I have always been impressed with Bristol’s attention to detail and persistence when taking on an assignment. Bristol Associates takes the time necessary to understand the needs of our company regarding both the right experience level as well as the corporate culture. It has been my personal experience that they go above and beyond a normal client/agency relationship. In short, they care… and get the job done.”

Thomas Osiecki

President/COO, American Racing and Entertainment

“This was my first time using a recruiting service and I must say it was one of the best professional experiences that I’ve gone through. Overall, I would recommend Bristol Associates because of the professional way they treat their candidates. There is no pressure by them, and they work hard to find the right fit for both the company and candidate. Win, win!”

Nino Martinez

Director of Hotel Operations, Cache Creek Casino Resort

Why Work with Bristol Associates?

Over 55 Years in Business

We have specialized in executive search since 1967, and are now in our 3rd generation of family ownership.

Specialized

We have unrivaled industry knowledge in the areas in which we focus.

Individualized Service

We provide consultative, individualized service to our client companies. We pride ourselves in conducting our processes confidentially when necessary.

Network of Candidates

With over 1M+ relevant candidates in our private database, and growing every day, we have a strong network of senior-level talent across the board.

Responsiveness

Our recruiters value a communicative relationship with our select client companies and candidates, providing updates throughout the search.

Experienced

Our exceptional lead recruiters each have at least 15 years’ of experience in executive search.

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Our Successful Casino Gaming Searches Keep Our Clients Coming Back

Chief Financial Officer

We completed the CFO search for one of the largest casino resorts in the Southern region. The property features a 100,000 sq ft gaming floor, over 2,500 slots, a luxury hotel, a variety of restaurants, and live entertainment. This was an exciting opportunity to join an organization that is constantly growing, and our successful candidate now oversees all operations of the Accounting, Cage, Credit, Financial Analysis, and Labor Analysis departments. They had prior experience in financing expansions.

General Manager

Our client is an internationally recognized owner of first-rate casino properties. This particular property is a year-round entertainment destination with a series of excellent, fully renovated amenities that include over 500 rooms, a 25,000 sq ft gaming floor, and live entertainment. The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel and casino. Our placed candidate is responsible for supporting the strategy and policy implementation of the organization.

Senior Vice President Product, iGaming

We placed the Senior Vice President Product, iGaming for a world-class digital payment solutions provider in the iGaming industry. This was a newly created remote position for our client’s North American division, with plenty of opportunity for growth. Our placed candidate manages all of the North American iGaming products and services.

Executive Director

A federally recognized Native American Tribe in California retained us to lead their search for an Executive Director. Duties for the position are to oversee all administrative, financial, operational, and housing management activities. It was an amazing opportunity to work with a dedicated and creative team committed to supporting the organization. Our placed candidate had prior experience obtaining grants and other tribal funding resources.

We Can Fill Your Roles Across the Industry

  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  • Corporate Vice President of Security and Surveillance
  • Director of Cage and Credit
  • Director of iGaming and Sports Betting
  • Director of Information Technology (IT)
  • Director of Training and Development
  • General Manager (GM)
  • Head Brewmaster of Food and Beverage
  • Management Information Systems (MIS) Director
  • Senior Vice President Product, iGaming
  • Surveillance Engineer
  • Vice President of Food and Beverage
  • Vice President of Hospitality
  • Vice President of Human Resources
  • Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations
  • Vice President of Player Development
  • Vice President of Slot Operations

Check Out Our Latest Casino Gaming Jobs

Director of Finance

Western US

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