Here’s some great news for MGM Mirage: Burton Cohen’s joined their board of directors. From the LV Sun:
Attorney and retired gaming executive Burton Cohen has been elected to the MGM Mirage board of directors.Cohen, former chief executive of the Desert Inn Hotel & Country Club, retired in 1995 and the same year was elected to the American Gaming Association Hall of Fame.
During Cohen's career he served as co-owner and general manager of the New Frontier, helped developer Jay Sarno open Circus Circus and was an executive at Caesars Palace, the Flamingo and the Dunes.
With his support of the filming of the television show “Vegas$” at the Desert Inn, the resort achieved national fame.Cohen is an active member of the Las Vegas community, currently serving as chairman of the board of trustees of Sunrise Hospital.
via Retired gaming exec joins MGM Mirage board – Las Vegas Sun.
Cohen knows more about the business than just about anyone I’ve met in Vegas. I’ve interviewed him a few times over the past few years and always found him to be both friendly and knowledgeable. This is a solid addition to the team.