Mark Tricano, who led the opening of the new Fontainebleau resort on the Strip, has joined Station Casinos as senior vice president of operations.
A new challenge for Tricano
Mark Tricano, a veteran casino executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry, has taken a new role at Station Casinos, the leading operator of locals casinos in Las Vegas. Tricano will oversee the operations of several properties, including Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, and Boulder Station.
Tricano is no stranger to Station Casinos, as he previously served as the general manager of Red Rock Resort between 2012 and 2015. He left the company to join Galaxy Entertainment Corp., a Hong Kong-based gaming giant, where he was responsible for operations and labor strategy for its Macau casinos.
In June 2023, Tricano was hired as the president of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the $3.7 billion luxury resort that opened on the north end of the Strip in December. He led the resort for about seven months, until late January 2024, when he was replaced by Maurice Wooden, a former Wynn executive.
A warm welcome from Station Casinos
Station Casinos announced Tricano’s appointment as senior vice president of operations on Tuesday, expressing its excitement to have him back in the family.
“Mark is a talented casino executive who not only knows our company well, but his extensive operations and analytics background will bring immense value to our organization,” Scott Kreeger, president of Station Casinos, said in a statement. “We are thrilled to welcome him back to the family and look forward to his contributions.”
Tricano said he was honored to join Station Casinos again and praised its vision and culture.
“It is a tremendous privilege to rejoin Station Casinos and work with such a talented and passionate team,” Tricano said in a statement. “Station Casinos has always been a leader in the Las Vegas market, with a clear vision, a strong culture, and a loyal customer base. I am excited to be part of this amazing company and help deliver exceptional experiences to our guests and team members.”
A smooth transition for Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which has been in development since the late 2000s, finally opened its doors to the public on Dec. 13, 2023, after overcoming several challenges, including the global pandemic, construction delays, and legal disputes. The resort, which features 3,815 rooms, a 100,000-square-foot casino, a 3,000-seat theater, and a 27-acre pool complex, is the largest new property to debut on the Strip in over a decade.
Tricano was instrumental in the opening and operation of the resort, according to Fontainebleau Development, the parent company of the property. The company said it was grateful for his service and wished him well in his new role.
“We are thrilled to have welcomed Maurice Wooden as the president of Fontainebleau Las Vegas,” the resort said in a statement. “Wooden’s integration has already made a positive impact on the organization. We thank Mark Tricano for his leadership and dedication during the opening phase of the resort and congratulate him on his new opportunity.”
