Hard Rock Casino Tampa Names Industry Veteran Lu Tsai VP of Asian Player Development

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa has reiterated its commitment to fostering a diverse community of players with the appointment of a new vice president of Asian player development. The one up to the task is the experienced Lu Tsai who boasts an impressive career in gaming.

Seminole Enhances Leadership with New Appointment

According to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa’s announcement, Tsai will play a key role in nurturing a multicultural community of players. As vice president of Asian player development at the property, he will “lead strategic initiatives aimed at cultivating and expanding player growth for the resort within the Asian communities.”

In this position, Tsai will report directly to Mikhail Gaushkin, Hard Rock Casino Tampa’s senior vice president of marketing.

As mentioned, Tsai is no stranger to casinos, having spent some 25 years in the gaming and hospitality industry. According to Hard Rock Casino Tampa, he will bring an “outstanding blend of experience and expertise” to the casino’s team.

Prior to his appointment as VP of Asian player development at Hard Rock Casino Tampa, Tsai had a stint as director of marketing operations at Mohegan’s INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea. Before that, he spent almost four years as vice president of casino marketing at Grand Lisboa Palace, Macau.

His earlier experiences include tenures at Ho Tram Resort Casino Vietnam, Galaxy Entertainment Group, and MPEL City of Dreams.

Between 2002 and 2010, Tsai served Harrah’s in a variety of executive roles. His earlier experiences include shorter stints at Las Vegas Hilton and Monte Carlo Resort & Casino.

Tsai Is a Family-Oriented Man

Tsai’s cosmopolitan experiences made him a perfect fit for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, which hopes to popularize its offerings among Asian players and foster meaningful relationships with the community.

The casino property noted that Tsai is a family-oriented person who loves to spend time with his wife and three children. In addition to his passion for gaming and his family, Tsai is also an avid golf player and a person who loves to host relaxing BBQ parties with his loved ones.

The appointee commented on his new role, saying that he is looking forward to serving the casino.

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice President of Asian Player Development at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa!

Lu Tsai, VP of Asian player development, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Workers Joined Teamsters Union

In other news, slot attendants at Hard Rock Casino Rockford recently voted by an overwhelming majority to join a local union. Roughly 98% of all slot attendants at the property voted in favor of joining Teamsters Local 325, the largest union in the United States, which represents more than 1,000 workers across northern Illinois alone.

The union’s leadership congratulated the workers for showing resilience and voting to join the Teamsters family.