About
Highly accomplished International Casino Operations Manager with 27+ years of expertise across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Asia-Pacific, specializing in pre-opening launches, operational turnarounds, and P&L growth. Proven leader of large multicultural teams (280-300+ staff), driving GGR increases up to 32% and ensuring 100% regulatory compliance. Adept at strategic planning, VIP player development, and building local management capabilities to optimize casino operations in emerging gaming markets.
Work
New World Casino & Hotel
|Casino Gaming Manager
Bavet, Cambodia, Cambodia
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Summary
Directed comprehensive full-shift casino operations for 70 live tables, 30 EGMs, and 280-300 staff, optimizing service delivery, compliance, and P&L performance in a high-volume environment.
Highlights
Drove a significant 32% monthly Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) growth by strategically optimizing game mix and collaborating on VIP retention initiatives.
Reduced labor costs by 15% through data-driven workforce forecasting and dynamic shift scheduling, effectively eliminating overtime waste.
Led and developed a multicultural team of 280-300 employees, enhancing retention and building local management capability through structured coaching and succession planning.
Maintained 100% AML/CFT and regulatory compliance across all shifts, implementing enhanced surveillance protocols to safeguard game integrity and operational security.
Sustained robust 20-23% hold percentages on high-volume Midi-Baccarat through disciplined floor supervision and real-time variance analysis.
Strengthened VIP player development by expertly resolving escalated guest issues and collaborating with marketing to implement premium retention strategies.
Heng Sheng JKT Grp (Cty VHP)
|Casino Operations Manger
Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Vietnam, Viet Nam
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Summary
Oversaw continuous operations for 32 live tables and 72 EGMs/slots, ensuring seamless continuity during a corporate acquisition and managing daily gaming floor demands.
Highlights
Led a seamless operational transition during the Silver Heritage acquisition, maintaining 100% compliance, staffing, and service standards with zero downtime.
Directed strategic manpower planning and established training academies, successfully developing local supervisors and reducing reliance on expatriate management.
Strengthened AML/CFT controls and anti-fraud surveillance, leading investigations that reduced floor-level irregularities and ensured Vietnamese regulatory compliance.
Cultivated strong junket operator partnerships to enhance high-roller player flow and resolved commercial disputes, safeguarding VIP revenue streams.
Developed comprehensive departmental SOPs and incident reporting frameworks, standardizing operations across gaming, F&B, and HR functions.
Resolved complex player escalations and made critical floor decisions, ensuring game integrity and maximizing guest satisfaction.
Silver Heritage Group
|Tables Operations Manager
Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Vietnam, Viet Nam
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Summary
Managed table games P&L and ensured day-to-day operational compliance across a high-volume gaming environment.
Highlights
Consistently delivered revenue targets while sustaining 20–23% hold percentages through disciplined game protection and operational oversight.
Improved staff performance and service consistency through structured evaluation systems and corrective action protocols.
Contributed to property-wide strategic decisions as a member of the Operations Committee, positioning the resort for successful corporate acquisition.
Developed comprehensive training matrices for local staff across various games, establishing a sustainable internal talent pipeline.
Enforced zero-tolerance internal controls and systematic audits, achieving 100% regulatory compliance with zero violations.
Optimized labor allocation across 24/7 operations, aligning staffing to demand to control costs and maximize table utilization.
Naga World Casino, Integrated Resort
|Gaming Area Manager
Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cambodia
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Summary
Directed high-volume gaming floor operations, overseeing 60–100 tables and multiple pits.
Highlights
Implemented strategic staffing initiatives that enhanced floor coverage, reduced downtime, and significantly increased operational efficiency.
Led comprehensive training and development programs for Gaming Specialists and Team Members, significantly strengthening overall floor capability.
Enforced stringent company standards for grooming, conduct, and gaming regulation compliance, maintaining high operational discipline and service quality.
Promoted team engagement by introducing effective feedback loops, enhancing communication and service delivery.
Reported detailed operational performance and escalated critical issues to executive leadership, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining floor stability.
Ha Tien Vegas Casino Resort
|Casino Operations Manager
Kompot Province, Cambodia-Vietnam Border, Cambodia
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Summary
Led the successful ground-up commissioning and launch of 84 live tables and 200 ETGs, managing installation through stabilized operations at a new property.
Highlights
Directed full gaming floor operations during the Casino Manager's extended absence, maintaining 100% compliance and profitability with zero critical incidents.
Introduced Vietnamese table game procedures and online betting operations, successfully expanding cross-border market reach and diversifying revenue streams.
Implemented TMS casino management systems, enhancing real-time reporting, operational visibility, and accelerating financial decision-making.
Built robust local management capability by designing training curricula and mentoring pit managers, significantly reducing reliance on external hires.
Partnered on variance investigations and surveillance coordination, effectively protecting casino assets during a high-volume launch environment.
Royal International Casino & Hotel
|Casino Tables & Ops Shift Manager
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, Viet Nam
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Summary
Supported shift operations for 32 tables, 70 slots, and 250+ staff as a key member of the founding team at Vietnam's first licensed casino.
Highlights
Contributed significantly to the launch of Vietnam's first licensed casino by training staff across multiple games and establishing early compliance frameworks.
Managed shift operations across 32 tables and 70 slots, supervising 250+ employees and ensuring strict compliance with labor laws and gaming regulations.
Improved junket rolling procedures, reducing fill and credit delays and increasing Baccarat pace and floor efficiency.
Monitored hold percentage trends and recommended operational adjustments, stabilizing revenue during volatile market conditions.
Utilized TMS systems for shift reporting and high-roller tracking, delivering accurate win/loss data to executive leadership.
Supported the development of a customer loyalty program framework, increasing player visit frequency and VIP engagement.
Emperor Palace Casino & Hotel
|Casino Tables Dealer/Supervisor
Gauteng, South Africa, South Africa
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Summary
Delivered professional gaming services across Blackjack, Roulette, Poker, and Baccarat, ensuring strict compliance with South African gaming regulations.
Highlights
Trained over 20 new staff on table game procedures and gaming integrity, establishing a strong foundation for progression into floor supervision roles.
Education
Upskillist
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Diploma
Team Management & Motivation
Reiger Park Secondary School
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High School Certificate
Matriculation
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Vietnamese
Basic Mandarin
Certificates
Foundation of Casino Special Employee Type A – Casino Compliance
Issued By
Cambodia Commercial Gambling Management Commission (CGMC)
US & UK Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Training
Issued By
Hill & Associates
Table Games Training & Development
Issued By
Emperors Palace Casino Resort, South Africa
Customer Service Training
Issued By
Emperors Palace Casino Resort, South Africa
Skills
Casino Operations
Table Games Operations, EGM / Slot Operations, Casino Management Systems, ACE Casino Management System, Light and Wonder (Bally), SeQuaX TMS (Table Management System), Operational Reporting & Analysis, Workforce Scheduling & Labor Forecasting, Incident Reporting & Documentation, Gaming Compliance & Security Controls, Preventative Maintenance Coordination (EGMS), New Market Launches & Pre-Opening Readiness, P&L Management, Game Protection, Internal Controls, Labor Allocation Optimization, Junket Operator Partnerships, SOP Development, Floor Supervision.
Compliance & Risk Management
AML/CFT Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Anti-fraud Surveillance, Gaming Compliance & Security Controls, Operational Ethics, Customer Due Diligence & Reporting Obligations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Leadership & Team Management
Performance Appraisal & Staff Coaching, Local Management Development & Succession Planning, Multicultural Team Leadership, Training & Development, Manpower Planning, Team Engagement, Mentoring.
Customer & VIP Relations
Customer Service & VIP Relations, VIP Player Development, Player Escalation Resolution, Premium Retention Strategies, Customer Loyalty Programs.
Financial Management
Budgeting & Cost Optimization, GGR Growth, Revenue Targets, Hold Percentage Analysis, Cost Control.
Software & Tools
Microsoft Office (Excel - Advanced, Word, Outlook), TMS Systems.
References
CHARACTER REFERENCES
Available upon request.