Brandon Dardeau - who recently served as general manager and SVP of marketing and operations for Gold Strike
Casino Resort in Tunica - was promoted on Jan. 4. Las Vegas-based MGM Resorts International tabbed Dardeau to serve as president and COO of the company's Southeast operations. Dardeau will oversee the daily operations of Gold Strike and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss., in his new role. Gold Strike and Beau Rivage are the largest casino employers in their respective Mississippi markets. Beau Rivage is the top single casino employer in Mississippi overall.