Steve Karoul, who has more than 30 years of casino experience, has been named the new vice president of casino marketing at Foxwoods Resort Casino and MGM Grand at Foxwoods.

Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprises said Karoul will plan and implement promotional programs for both properties and will also be responsible for managing special events at the two properties in Connecticut. He will report directly to Chief Marketing Officer Robert Victoria.

William Sherlock, president of the Mashantucket Pequots' gaming enterprises group, said Karoul’s “years of experience, along with his thorough knowledge of the industry, will be a major asset to our marketing department. We couldn't be happier to have him on board.”

Karoul was a vice president of marketing from 1999 to 2006. He most recently served as senior vice president of strategic casino marketing for the Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was responsible for staffing and organizing its new Marina Bay Sands casino operation in Singapore.

Karoul also has served as the president and CEO of the Ciragan Palace Casino in Istanbul. Other assignments include VP of international casino marketing at Caesars World in Las Vegas and executive director of international marketing for Sun City Casino in South Africa.

He also has done consulting work on a global basis, including for the Ritz Club in London, and he serves as a lecturer in the industry and has written numerous articles on casino-related marketing issues.

By Staff