LAS VEGAS— MGM MIRAGE has announced that Lorenzo Creighton has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of New York-New York Hotel & Casino. Creightons career has been wide-ranging, having served as an attorney, judge and gaming regulator. In addition, he has more than 10 years of experience in casino operations. Creighton most recently served as President of the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, where he was responsible for the renovation of most of the property, including 2,400 rooms, the addition of several new restaurants and the expansion of the propertys pool area. His appointment to this position in May of 2002 made history, as Mr. Creighton became the Strips first African-American property president. . Creighton has previously held executive positions at locations such as Lady Luck in Natchez, MS; The President Casino in St Louis, MO, and Ballys Casino in New Orleans.
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