An off-Strip casino has parted ways with its top management months into a new management structure.
Cliff Atkinson is out as managing director at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, according to a statement from the casino. Atkinson joined the property as president in 2023 and assumed the role of CEO last year.
“We thank Cliff for his contributions and leadership and wish him the best in his future endeavors,” the property said in a statement on Tuesday.
No reason for the change was given.
Virgin said Lia Rispoli, the property’s chief operating officer, will expand her role to include president.
“Lia has extensive experience in Las Vegas and has been a key leader in the property’s operations since 2011,” the casino said. “The Virgin Hotels Las Vegas ownership and executive team are confident in Lia’s leadership and the property’s ability to continue to provide exceptional guest experiences.”
In December 2024, Nevada gaming regulators licensed C&C 4455, a joint venture between Atkinson and Chad Konrad, the property’s longtime chief financial officer, to operate the off-Strip property after it terminated its operating agreement with Mohegan Gaming. It is currently unclear whether Atkinson will continue to be involved with C&C 4455 and its ongoing casino operations at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Atkinson could not immediately be reached for comment.
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Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes contributed to this report.
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