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Justin J. Carter

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Senior Vice President, Regional Operations at PENN Entertainment, Inc
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Justin Carter is the Senior Vice President of Regional Operations at PENN Entertainment, where he leads strategy and execution for properties generating over $1. 8B in annual revenue. A Dartmouth and Purdue graduate, he transitioned from a career as a chemist to a global leader in the gaming industry and was named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Executives.

Originally from New Orleans, Justin is a father to two daughters and resides there with his wife. He is a passionate cook, a saxophone player, and a fitness enthusiast, maintaining a balance between his demanding career and personal interests.

Unique fact: Before entering the gaming industry, Justin worked as a drug discovery chemist and co-authored scientific publications on antibacterial agents.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Regional Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Diversity in Gaming
Chairs PENN Entertainment's Diversity Council, created their ESG/DEI platform, and serves on the board of the National Black MBA Association and African Americans in Gaming.
Global Operations
Managed casino operations internationally for Caesars Entertainment in the UK and South Africa, where he brought the first-ever World Series of Poker tournament to the country.
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Career

Work history

2021
Senior Vice President, Regional Operations
PENN Entertainment, Inc
2018 - 2021
General Manager
PENN Entertainment, Inc
2016 - 2018
Multi-Property General Manager
PENN Entertainment, Inc
2015 - 2016
Assistant General Manager
PENN Entertainment, Inc
2014 - 2015
Vice President and Assistant General Manager
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
In the press

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PENN Entertainment, Inc. Announces New Corporate Organizational Structure. Featured in PENN Entertainment Investor Relations
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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Dartmouth College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Purdue University
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