Cantone, Smith Among Casino Noms

The nominees for the Casino Entertainment Awards have been announced.

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In Sioux Falls, S.D.

Entertainment executive nominees are Mohegan Sun’s Tom Cantone, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi’s Robyn Smith, and Pala Resort & Casino’s David Swift.

Talent buyer nominees are Talent Buyers Network’s Brian Knaff, Live Nation’s Candace Mandracia and The M&M Group’s Michael Scafuto.

Booking agent nominees are APA’s Jeff Howard, ICM Partners’ Steve Levine, and APA’s Craig Newman.

The Casino Entertainment Awards are part of the Global Gaming Expo and will be at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, hosted by Louie Anderson, Sept. 25.