WASHINGTON – The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of
Directors elected Trevor Croker, CEO and managing director of Aristocrat
Leisure Ltd, as AGA’s new chairman.
Croker
succeeds outgoing AGA Chairman Tim Wilmott, president and CEO of Penn National
Gaming, Inc., who has led the AGA Board since 2018.
Croker has been an active participant in the AGA, serving on
the board and in executive committees, since his appointment as Aristocrat CEO
in 2017. Croker came to the CEO position with broad experience working across
Aristocrat’s regulated and social games businesses, in key leadership roles
including EVP, global products and insights, chief digital officer, and
managing director of Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific.
“It’s a great privilege to lead the AGA during a time of
great growth and change in the gaming industry,” said Trevor Croker,
CEO of Aristocrat and AGA’s incoming chairman. “I look forward to
continuing the progress made under Tim’s leadership to modernize the industry
and make responsible gaming a signature priority.”
“I’m thrilled to have such a well-regarded leader in the
industry step into the role of AGA’s next chairman,” said Bill Miller,
president and CEO of the AGA. “Trevor brings with him invaluable
insight from our supplier members and fresh perspectives on how to propel the
industry into the next generation of gaming.”
Miller
continued,
“Tim led the AGA during a dynamic period for the industry and provided a steady
hand throughout the association’s own evolution. The entire gaming industry
benefited from his leadership, and I’m personally grateful for his continued
and wise counsel.”
“It’s been an honor to serve the gaming industry as chairman
of AGA the past two years,” said Wilmott. “I’m proud of the
strides we’ve made to highlight gaming’s role as an economic engine and
mainstream form of entertainment. The future of the organization and industry
is bright with Trevor and Bill’s leadership.”
About AGA
The American Gaming Association is the premier national trade group representing the $261 billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.8 million jobs nationwide. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, gaming suppliers, and other entities affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to achieve sound policies and regulations consistent with casino gaming’s modern appeal and vast economic contributions.