G2E Asia 2022 Special Edition Singapore

54 G2E ASIACONFERENCE 2022 | asgam.com WALT POWER CEO The Grand Ho TramResort & Casino Panel session: What’s Next for Gaming and Entertainment in Asia, Part 2: The Future of IRExpansion andDevelopment Time: Wednesday 24August, 15:40 – 17:00 Walt Power is one of the longest serving executives in the Asian gaming industry. He was instrumental in the development, opening and operation of the Sands Macao, the first western casino in Macau. During his tenure, Sands Macao grew to become the largest and most financially successful casino in theworld. A 30-year gaming industry veteran, he has accumulated extensive international experience through executive positions at casino resorts in the United States, Argentina, South Africa and the Philippines, in addition to his work inMacau and Vietnam. Walt is a former United States Marine Corps Major and Naval Aviator. He served with the first International Peace Keeping Force in Beirut, Lebanon from August to November 1982, participating in the initial evacuation of non-combatants from thewar torn country. He earned his Bachelor Degree and Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. He is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt and is a multi-time medallist at theWorldMaster Jiu Jitsu Championships. SPEAKERPROFILE