Bally’s Corporation, a prominent player in the gaming and entertainment industry, has reinforced its leadership team with two pivotal appointments. Don Westcott has been named Senior Vice President (SVP) and Global Chief Compliance Officer, while Tammi Barlow assumes the role of Vice President (VP) of Global Responsibility and Social Impact. These appointments signal Bally’s commitment to strengthening its compliance, responsible gaming, and social impact initiatives as it continues to expand its presence in the industry.
Meet the New Appointees:
Don Westcott: With an extensive background spanning over 25 years in financial technology and gaming, Don Westcott brings a wealth of experience to his role as SVP and Global Chief Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Bally’s, he served as the Global Head of Compliance for Nuvei and held significant positions at Fiserv, First Data, Caesars Entertainment, Osage Casinos, and Isle of Capri Casinos. His gaming journey commenced with Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, now part of Bally’s Quad Cities.
Tammi Barlow: Tammi Barlow steps into the inaugural role of Vice President of Global Responsibility and Social Impact. She played a pivotal role in shaping Rush Street Interactive’s corporate social responsibility strategy. Beyond this, Tammi is an active committee member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for Global Gaming Women and serves as Chairwoman of the Responsible Gaming Committee for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Additionally, she contributes her expertise as a board member of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health and as a committee member of African Americans in Gaming.
Leadership’s Perspective:
Kim M. Barker, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Bally’s, expressed her enthusiasm about these appointments. She stated, “On behalf of the entire leadership team, I am pleased to welcome Don and Tammi to Bally’s. Their deep expertise enables Bally’s to continue our progress toward building industry-leading compliance, responsible gaming, and social impact functions as the Company continues to grow and expand.”
Bally’s Corporation’s strategic appointments of Don Westcott and Tammi Barlow underscore its commitment to corporate governance, responsible gaming, and societal impact. With these accomplished professionals on board, Bally’s is poised to further its mission of creating a positive and compliant gaming environment while actively contributing to the betterment of the communities it serves. These appointments herald a promising chapter in Bally’s journey as a leader in the gaming and entertainment sector.