Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts in Yonkers, New York, Wednesday has promoted Erick Isaac to Drop/Count Manager in the finance department.
Isaac will oversee the Drop and Count Team, ensuring compliance with federal and state currency and gaming regulations. He also will oversee the collection, sorting, counting, recording and secure transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars each month.
“Erick’s extensive regulatory knowledge, coupled with his communication and leadership skills, have been the cornerstone of his success,” Empire City Vice President of Finance Jonathan Cocchiola said in a statement. “His positive attitude, strong work ethic and ability to develop solutions to complex challenges make him an invaluable team member. We are excited to see Erick continue to grow both professionally and personally.”
Isaac has worked at Empire City for 17 years, beginning his career in the slots department as a slot gaming attendant. He also has served as a slots supervisor, then slots manager.
“To grow within MGM Resorts, surrounded by a culture of collaboration and community, is one of the many reasons I take pride in being a member of the Empire City team,” Isaac said. “My previous roles helped me develop strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. I am grateful for this opportunity to further my managerial skills and continue to advance my career.”
Isaac advances his career as MGM Resorts prepares to secure a commercial casino license. The license would enable Empire City to replace computerized electronic table games with live dealers, offer retail sports betting, Class III Vegas-style slot machines and expand its amenities.
Planned enhancements include a renovation and expansion of the casino floor, a 5000-capacity entertainment venue, a state-of-the-art BetMGM sportsbook, three full-service restaurants, renovations to existing dining outlets, cocktail bars and lounges and the addition of meeting spaces. The transformation is expected to create 2,000 direct jobs at Empire City, generate more than $1 billion in economic activity for the region and support the creation of thousands of construction and other indirect and induced jobs.
