Heikki Rinta-Panttila has been named general manager at Olympic Park Casino, Olympic Entertainment Group’s new flagship casino scheduled to open in May 2016 in the Estonian capital, Tallinn. Heikki Rinta-Panttila also served as development manager, vice president and general manager at Finland’s state-owned Casino RAY and Grand Casino Helsinki.
Madis Jääger, OEG chief executive officer, said, “With more than 20 years of international experience in casino operations, Heikki will definitely have the skills and know-how we expect from the general manager of our flagship Olympic Casino. We are working to open simply the best casino in the region and with Heikki on board I’m confident that we can provide successful operations and unprecedented gaming experience for our guests from day one.” Rinta-Panttila added, “I’m really excited to become a part of this success story and contribute to take the company even further.”
The new Olympic Park Casino will open with the Baltic’s first Hilton and offer slot machines, gaming tables, tournament poker and VIP areas, plus the OlyBet sports bar and a large stage.
OEG is the largest provider of casino entertainment in its region and employs 3,000 people. OEG is a full member of the European Casino Association. OEG currently operates casinos in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, Belarus, Italy and Malta.
