Birney arrives at the Stadium District destination after serving as Head of Interactive Operations at Penn Entertainment, where he managed portfolios including ESPN BET and Hollywood Casino. His background spans nearly 17 years with the enterprise, encompassing strategic roles at Hollywood Casino Columbus and Hollywood Gaming Dayton Raceway. His career began in Atlantic City, with early marketing positions at Harrah's and Showboat. In 2018, he earned recognition as one of Global Gaming Business Magazine’s Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40.
Joe Billhimer, Chief Operating and Development Officer at Cordish Gaming Group, cited Birney’s local market familiarity and operational track record as primary drivers for the hire. At the Philadelphia property, Birney inherits a facility featuring 2,000 slots, 130 table games, and an integrated hotel. He holds an MBA from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science from Florida Southern College, credentials he will leverage to maintain the venue's performance in the regional gaming market.
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