Mark Frissora, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, with Jan Jones Blackhurst, EVP for public policy and corporate responsibility, in Japan in March

Mark Frissora, president and CEO of Caesars Entertainment, led a senior team on a visit of Japan last week, as the casino operator continues to build relationships and show goodwill ahead the anticipated approval of casino-led integrated resorts in the country

Announcing a $240,000 contribution to responsible gaming initiatives in Japan, Frissora discussed Caesars’ ambitions to work with Japanese officials and local partners to develop an integrated resort in the country.

The delegation visiting Japan also included Chris Holdren, executive vice president and chief marketing officer; Steven Tight, president of international development; William Shen, senior vice president and managing director of Caesars Entertainment Japan and Korea; and Jan Jones Blackhurst, EVP for public policy and corporate responsibility, pictured above with Frissora.