> Policy Committee Session GAMING, SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006 10:15AM – 12:00PM CANTERBERRY Chair Senator John Horhn (MS) 1st Vice Chair Assemblyman Morse Arberry (NV) 2nd Vice Chair Representative Joyce Beatty (OH) NBCSL Policy Staff Chantel J. Bivins JURISDICTION This committee reviews and addresses all matters regarding gaming, sports and entertainment that affect people of color. TOPIC Increasing Minority Participation in the Gaming Industry Although the gaming industry is creating opportunities for minorities within, there is a lack of minority contracting and minorities holding executive positions within major gaming markets throughout the United States. There is also a lack of management training avenues in gaming for minorities on the university level. More opportunities need to be open in the gaming industry and there needs to be a rise of minority participation in the industry. PANELISTS Anthony Sanfilippo Central Division President Harrah’s Entertainment Rick Darnold Vice President, Strategic Sourcing Boyd Gaming Corporation Debra Nelson Vice President, Corporate Diversity, Communications and Community Affairs MGM Mirage