VIP Casino Host Team

Providing personalized exemplary service to avid casino players is what our team excels at. From assisting with credit lines, to explaining our loyalty card program and associated player benefits, our team is here to ensure spectacular experiences at Mohegan Casino and Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Please feel free to reach out to our department at VIP@MoheganLasVegas or 855.880.8898 and one of our personalized service providers will be looking forward to assist you. Thank you for choosing Mohegan Casino Las Vegas.

Vice President of Casino Marketing Tony Tricase

Tony Tricase

VICE PRESIDENT OF CASINO MARKETING

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Tony has been spent the last 29 years in various roles throughout Casino Marketing, Player Development, Customer Relations and Service Assurance. Throughout his career, Tony has worked with several large Las Vegas Strip resorts, as well as local and regional properties. As the Vice President of Casino Marketing, he will oversee the Player Services Team and work with all facets of the resort to ensure our guests receive world-class service and a one-of-kind Las Vegas experience on every visit.

Casino Host Scott

Scott Konopinski

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

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Scott is an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in Las Vegas, including more than 9 years at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Scott has held many different roles throughout Hotel Operations and Casino Marketing, bringing a vast knowledge to his resume. Scott is originally from Chicago and is a UNLV Graduate. Scott loves hiking, traveling the world and spending time with his family, friends and his two dogs. He is passionate about the City of Las Vegas, Golden Knights and loves to experience new cultures.

Casino Host Chris

Chris Saldivar

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

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Born and raised in Las Vegas, Chris earned his Bachelor’s degree from UNLV. He discovered his true passion for guest relations while working in Casino Marketing in 2010. Chris carries this same enthusiasm for building relationships in his current role, ensuring VIP experiences to all the Mohegan Sun Casino players he engages with. Chris is a loyal fan of the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders and all UNLV Rebel athletics. He spends his free time enjoying outdoor activities with his family, including biking, hiking, camping and snowboarding.

Casino Host Sumona Islam

Sumona Islam

DIRECTOR OF CASINO MARKETING

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Sumona is ecstatic to be continuing her over 20-year casino industry career at the state-of-the art Mohegan Casino Las Vegas. Sumona's experience includes management roles within Casino Marketing, Player Development and Concierges services, in both Reno and Las Vegas. Sumona holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing from University of Nevada, Reno. She is a strong believer of the "work hard play hard" motto and is extremely passionate about relationship marketing and providing world class player experiences. When she is not working, Sumona enjoys global travel, hiking, painting, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Executive Host Joseph Phillips

Joseph Phillips

EXECUTIVE CASINO HOST

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Joseph joins the team with more than 15 years of Las Vegas Casino Marketing experience and takes great pride in creating enjoyable and memorable visits for his players. Joseph enjoys golfing, snowboarding, hiking with his dog, and the occasional poker game during his free time. Although he considers Ohio to be home, Joseph was born in Athens, Greece and moved to Las Vegas shortly after graduating from Indiana University. Joseph is a diehard Detroit sports fan and remains optimistic that the titles are coming!

Executive Host Chong

Chong "Dave" Wang

EXECUTIVE CASINO HOST

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Dave came to Las Vegas to pursue his college education, and decided to make a career in the Casino Gaming industry. Dave has traveled half of China’s mainland, and speaks several Chinese dialects. He has also explored a majority of Southeast Asia and lived in Singapore during his childhood for over 10 years. Dave also has a strong interest in becoming a Mechanical Engineer with a focus on aerodynamics. He is an outgoing person, and enjoys reading non-fiction, watching classic movies and even has a goal to drive his mini cooper across the United States. Dave truly enjoys taking care of casino players and always makes himself available to ensure great experiences for Mohegan Sun Casino players.

Cesar Torres

Cesar Torres

EXECUTIVE CASINO HOST

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Born and raised San Diego, Cesar began his career in gaming 14 years in Southern California. In 2021 Cesar and wife made the move to Las Vegas where he has continued to hone his casino hosting skills. Cesar enjoys creating memorable experiences for and building relationships with guests he assists. When not working, Cesar enjoys Snowboarding, Fantasy Football, No Limit Poker and watching sunrises and sunsets with his wife.

Hospitality Host Reina Gallegos

Reina Gallegos

HOSPITALITY HOST

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Reina began her career in guest relations over 25 years ago, with the last 12 years working as a casino host. She truly enjoys meeting, assisting, and creating great experiences for avid casino players. Reina is bi-lingual and was born, raised, and educated in Mexico. When she is not working, Reina loves spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Hospitality Host William Sheppard

William Sheppard

HOSPITALITY HOST

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Bill brings to the table over 25 years of gaming and hospitality experience from both the east coast and Las Vegas. Raised in a military family, Bill has lived in a variety of countries and states where he developed the people skills that enable him to be a great host. As a Scholarship athlete, Bill graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his free time, Bill enjoys sharing quality time with his family and friends. Bill has called Las Vegas home for ten plus years and is excited to see the continuing growth and share his experience with Mohegan Casino players.

Marifil Cabusao

Marifil Cabusao

COMMUNICATIONS CASINO HOST

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Marifil was born in the Philippines and grew up in Oahu, Hawaii. She came to Las Vegas 23 years ago to pursue a career in accounting. After landing a job in Food and Beverage, Marifil discovered a passion for customer service. In her role as Communications Casino Host, Marifil uses her many years of hospitality experience to forge new relationships and make guests feel special. When away from work, Marifil is devoted to her husband and children, loves travel, hiking, cycling and the great outdoors.