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Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, a U.S.-based casino operator and developer of Inspire Entertainment resorts in South Korea, has appointed Haven Pope as its chief accounting officer.
The company said Pope (pictured) will "supervise a comprehensive financial reporting and analytics system for Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and its subsidiaries globally to drive future growth and development."
Bobby Soper, international president of Mohegan Gaming, recently told GGRAsia that Inspire's phase one, including foreign-only casinos, would be "completed in the fourth quarter of 2023."
In late November, Mohegan Gaming revealed that it closed its $1.55 billion financing for the first phase of the Korean project. The financing includes a total equity capital of $575 million, consisting of Mohegan Gaming's $300 million investment, and $275 million raised through a global private equity firm.
Pope's roles in the group also include chairing the accounting operations committee and disclosure committee. The new vice president reports directly to Carol Anderson, senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Most recently, Mr. Pope served as senior director of accounting and internal control at U.S.-based casino group Caesars Entertainment.
Ray Pinault, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming, was quoted as saying in Pope's appointment announcement, "With his impressive experience and strong background in corporate finance, we are confident that his leadership and technical accounting capabilities will enable us to further strengthen our position as a leading integrated entertainment resort brand."