Prior to joining Twin River, Mr. Papanier served in the same capacity for Peninsula Gaming with properties in Iowa and Louisiana, from 2000-2004 and as COO for Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey from 1997 – 2000. Both positions involved strategic and tactical planning for the resorts and supervision of major renovation and construction projects. He was also active in evaluating potential acquisitions and development projects for the two organizations.

From 1995 – 1997 he served as CFO for both Sun International Hotels Limited in the Bahamas and Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. Earlier in his career he served in executive operations capacities for Hemmeter Enterprises in Denver, Colorado and in an executive financial capacity for Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City. Mr. Papanier is a graduate of Rowan University where he received a B.A. in Business Administration and Accounting. He is a Certified Public Accountant and served as Treasurer of the Casino Association of New Jersey in 1999 – 2000. George Papanier is a member of the Board of Directors of Bally’s Corporation.

Prior to working at Pinnacle Entertainment, Mr. Capp was a Managing Director at Bear Stearns in New York from 1997 to 2003, specializing in leveraged finance, and prior to that was a Managing Director at BancAmerica Securities in Los Angeles and San Francisco.  Mr. Capp brings 30 years of financial, banking and operating experience to the Bally’s management team.

Mr. Crisafulli is responsible for the company’s pursuit of strategic initiatives and directs the company’s government and public affairs for all of the Bally’s properties nationwide. Mr. Crisafulli was also appointed by the Board of Directors as the executive sponsor for the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Mr. Crisafulli most recently served as the President of the US&C and Global Device Protection for Brightstar Corporation, a Softbank Company, where he was responsible for a $5 billion region, based outside of Chicago, with operations in the United States and Canada as well as a $300 million global division with operations on five continents. Prior to that he was an active member of the Rhode Island business community having served as managing partner of Hinckley, Allen & Snyder as well as a senior executive and general counsel for GTECH Corporation, now IGT.

Mr. Eaton was a partner at the law firm of Adler, Pollock and Sheehan, chairing its regulatory and compliance practice group from 1998 through 2004. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Eaton was General Counsel to the Narragansett Electric Company. A 1987 cum laude graduate of Union College and 1990 graduate of Boston College Law School, he is an active participant on various charitable and civic boards, and is a volunteer coach for various youth sports organizations.

He joined Bally’s Corporation in 2009 and is responsible for the management of all marketing functions for all Bally’s Corporation properties, including Advertising, Direct Mail, Promotions, Players Club, Entertainment, Public Relations and Player Development.

Over the last year, Bally’s has grown rapidly by expanding its land-based operations greatly. Phil now oversees not only marketing, but also casino operations for all 14 Bally casinos in 10 states. Phil takes pride in effectively integrating his extensive gaming experience into each property and tailors the company’s vision to the needs of his customers nationwide.

A graduate of LaSalle University in Philadelphia, Phil attended a number of advanced marketing seminars at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. He is a native of Atlantic City.

Prior to his current role, Rob was the Director of Technology for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS. A member of the pre-opening team, he was directly involved in the planned opening in 2005. After a devastating hurricane, he helped remediate, rebuild and reopen the property in 2007.  

Rob began his career with Grand Casino as an IT Technician. He went on to hold positions of Systems Administrator, IT Manager and IT Director. Rob graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Previously, Adi served in senior management roles at Brightstar Corporation, a Softbank Company, where he was the Head of Strategy for US&C. At Brightstar, Adi led the global transformation effort alongside the CEO to optimize operations and pivot towards a service-oriented business model. Prior to that, Adi has held several management roles in gaming and lottery businesses with IGT Corporation. Adi has a BS in Electronics Engineering from Johnson & Wales University, an MBA from Bryant University, and an MS in Technology Leadership from Brown University. 

In 2014, Maria began her association with Bally’s Corporation when the Biloxi property was including in their portfolio.  Soon thereafter, Maria was promoted to the corporate role of Executive Director of Human Resources; later to be named the Vice President of Human Resources.  In this position, Maria is responsible for the directing all of the people functions of the organization in accordance with the policies and practices of the company, the ethical and social consciences of business and society, and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations.  Maria will also be responsible for the strategic human resource planning to provide the organization with the best people talent available and to position the organization as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices and trends within the industry.