Mr. Sanfilippo joined Pinnacle as president, chief executive officer and a board member in March 2010. He has brought more than 25 years of industry experience to the company, including managing and developing gaming operations in diverse jurisdictions including Louisiana, Missouri, Indiana and Nevada.

From June 2008 to March 2010, Mr. Sanfilippo served as president, chief executive officer and a board member of Multimedia Games Inc., a creator and supplier of comprehensive systems, content and electronic gaming units for various segments of the gaming industry.  He was instrumental in implementing initiatives that improved Multimedia Games’ operating focus and financial discipline and which resulted in significantly higher levels of cash generation, a strengthened balance sheet with higher cash balances and reduced outstanding borrowings and the creation of a more effective process for the development of new games and products.

Prior to joining Multimedia Games, Mr. Sanfilippo served in executive roles at Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., the world’s largest casino company. During his tenure at Harrah’s, he served as president of Harrah’s central and western divisions, overseeing the operations of more than two dozen casinos and gaming resorts. Mr. Sanfilippo was also a member of the senior management team that led the successful integration of gaming assets acquired by Harrah’s, including Jack Binion’s Horseshoe Casinos, the Grand Casino & Hotel brand, Players International and Louisiana Downs racetrack.

In addition, Mr. Sanfilippo was president and chief operating officer for Harrah’s New Orleans and a board member of Jazz Casino Corp. prior to Harrah’s acquiring full ownership. He has directed tribal gaming operations in Arizona, California and Kansas and has held gaming licenses in most states that offer legalized gambling.