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Nevada board recommends approval for several executive suitability applications, including MGM’s Hornbuckle and Flutter’s John Bryant
Summary
At its Oct. 8 meeting the Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended approval of multiple key‑executive suitability items, including William Hornbuckle of MGM Resorts and John Bryant of Flutter, after in‑person appearances and agent investigations.
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Oct. 8 recommended approval of a slate of nonrestricted key‑executive applications after live appearances and questioning.
William Hornbuckle, the longtime MGM Resorts executive, appeared with company counsel Chandler Pohl and described priorities ranging from company culture and workforce issues to major international projects such as a Yumeshima development in Osaka and digital ventures including BetMGM partnerships. Members asked him about time management, staffing and community impacts; the board recommended his finding of suitability.
The board also recommended approval for John Bryant, who joined Flutter Entertainment as chairman in 2023 and described his experience at Kellogg and board roles; Bryant answered questions about governance, cybersecurity and his role guiding Flutter’s U.S. transition. Additional recommended approvals covered a range of industry executives and managers presented on the Oct. 8 agenda; agents reported thorough investigative work on each candidate before the board’s motions.
Votes were recorded on the record and passed by the three‑member panel present (Members Assad and Sandahl and Chairman Dreiser). The board routinely conditions some approvals with follow‑up obligations (key‑employee applications to be filed for holder changes, surveillance inspections prior to operations where required).
