Alex Alvarado - How to embrace feedback as a gaming executive

Name: Alex Alvarado - How to embrace feedback as a gaming executive
Uploaded: 2024-08-08T15:22:26Z
Duration: 35 min 3 s

Alex Alvarado, VP of Casino Operations at Maryland's MGM National Harbor, delves into some philosophical advice as he sits down with Tim Poole on the Huddle.

We discuss...

- Growing up in Guatemala, moving to Las Vegas and more

- Alvarado's time with MGM Resorts

- Alvarado's time at the Mirage, which recently closed for good

- MGM National Harbor

- Biggest lessons along the way - including how to take on feedback and defering to others as a leader

- The Maryland market

- The regional casino model

- Attracting players to the property

- The potential legalization of iGaming in Maryland

- The future, both for the property and for Alvarado