NORFOLK– Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe today announced that Ronald “Ron” Bailey, a 25-year veteran of the casino gaming industry, has been named Vice President and General Manager of Norfolk Casino, pending regulatory approval.
In his new role, Bailey will oversee the development of Norfolk Casino, as well as the property’s hiring, vendor engagement and community affairs initiatives.
Bailey most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, one of Boyd Gaming’s premier properties. Prior to joining Valley Forge in 2021, Bailey held senior leadership positions at several other Boyd properties, including General Manager of Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana; Assistant General Manager of The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Director of Operations at Sam’s Town Shreveport.
Before joining Boyd Gaming in 2012, Bailey held senior operations positions at other prominent gaming resorts in Las Vegas and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
“As one of Boyd’s most experienced property leaders, Ron is the ideal candidate to lead the Norfolk Casino team,” said Keith Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming. “Throughout his career with Boyd, Ron has demonstrated a consistent ability to deliver memorable entertainment experiences for our guests. He has also consistently shown his commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for his team members, and to positively impacting our communities.”
Boyd anticipates opening a transitional gaming facility late this year, followed by the permanent casino resort in late 2027. The permanent resort will feature a casino with 1,500 slot machines and 50 table games, a 200-room hotel, eight food and beverage outlets, live entertainment, and a 45,000-square-foot outdoor amenity deck.
Additional information on the project is available at https://norfolk.boydgaming.com.
About Boyd Gaming
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states, manager of a tribal casino in northern California, and owner and operator of Boyd Interactive, a B2B and B2C online casino gaming business. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation's leading sports-betting operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering guests an outstanding entertainment experience and memorable customer service. Through a long-standing company philosophy called Caring the Boyd Way, Boyd Gaming is committed to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that positively impact the Company's stakeholders and communities. For additional Company information and press releases, visit https://investors.boydgaming.com.
About the Pamunkey Indian Tribe
The Pamunkey Indian Tribe is one of 11 Virginia Indian tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia and the state’s first federally recognized tribe by the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs. This federal recognition came in 2016 and allows the tribe to pursue economic development opportunities that will ensure their long-term viability. Their 1,600 acres of Pamunkey land are tucked in along the north bank of the Pamunkey River in King William County, where they continue to be stewards of the environment and contributing members of the surrounding community.