Moreover, he held leadership positions at Foundation Gaming Group, Caesars Entertainment's Grand Casino Resort in Gulfport, and Casino Magic Bay in St. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Premier Entertainment. In addition to his time with Cordish Gaming, he has served as Chief Operating Officer of Eldorado Resorts and President of MTR Gaming, prior to its merger with Eldorado Resorts. He will now oversee operations at all Live! Casino properties in the Cordish Gaming portfolio, including Pennsylvania and Maryland, while 'identifying and developing new growth opportunities in other gaming jurisdictions.' Prior to his new role, Billhimer, who has more than 35 years of industry experience, was responsible for leading the company's expansion into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the development of two new Live! Casino properties in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. He also maintained duties as General Manager of Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Joe Billhimer, who has served as Executive Vice President/PA Casinos for Cordish Gaming since 2020, has been elevated to the position of Chief Operating & Development Officer. All appointments are effective immediately. Cordish Gaming Group, the gaming division of the Cordish Companies, announced Tuesday a series of 'key' executive appointments as the company targets the expansion of its Live! Casino brand.
