BarkerGilmore is a premier team of gambling and casinos executive recruiters specializing in legal, compliance, and senior leadership talent for brick-and-mortar casinos, resort destinations, iGaming platforms, sports betting operators, and entertainment-driven hospitality brands. From major casino operators to emerging digital gaming innovators, we connect organizations with leaders who can manage regulatory risk, protect operational integrity, and support responsible growth.
As one of the leading gambling and casino executive search firms, we understand the rapidly evolving nature of the gaming industry, from digital wagering and cashless systems to multi-jurisdictional licensing, AML programs, and expanding global regulation. Whether your organization is scaling gaming operations, expanding integrated resort offerings, enhancing compliance frameworks, or modernizing digital platforms, our recruiters deliver legal, compliance, and operational executives with the expertise to guide long-term success.
Why Leading Gambling & Casino Companies Choose BarkerGilmore
Deep Gaming, Hospitality & Consumer Industry Expertise — Our recruiters bring extensive experience supporting casinos, resorts, sports betting operators, iGaming platforms, and entertainment venues, ensuring a sophisticated understanding of the legal, regulatory, and operational challenges unique to the gaming sector.
Curated Talent Network — We maintain trusted relationships with General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officers, and senior executives across gaming, hospitality, entertainment, consumer products, and retail.
Proven Results Across Growth Stages — From expanding regional casinos to global integrated resort groups and online gaming operators, our placements are tailored to each organization’s evolving regulatory requirements, operational needs, and strategic direction.
Discreet & Strategic Process — As trusted gaming and casino executive headhunters, we deliver confidential, high-touch search engagements aligned with your company’s mission, culture, and long-term vision.
Our clients span a broad spectrum of gaming and consumer-experience sectors, including:
- Land-based casinos and integrated resort properties
- Sports betting and online wagering platforms
- Tribal gaming enterprises
- iGaming and digital casino operators
- Hospitality, entertainment, and consumer brands with gaming components
BarkerGilmore’s gambling and casinos executive search capabilities help you identify legal and compliance leaders who:
- Navigate multi-jurisdictional gaming regulations, licensing, AML/Bank Secrecy Act requirements, and responsible gaming standards
- Oversee regulatory filings, commercial agreements, vendor contracts, and technology partnerships
- Build compliance programs addressing ESG, data privacy, cybersecurity, and operational integrity
- Guide organizations through expansions, acquisitions, joint ventures, and cross-border developments
Whether your organization is upgrading gaming operations, launching digital platforms, expanding internationally, or enhancing compliance practices, our gambling and casino executive recruiters deliver leaders who strengthen risk management and support long-term growth.
Beyond executive search, BarkerGilmore provides tailored coaching and advisory services for legal and compliance professionals across gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and consumer industries. We help leaders excel through:
- Integration support for new General Counsel and compliance executives
- Executive presence development and boardroom readiness
- Confidential counsel on regulatory, AML, cybersecurity, ESG, and responsible gaming issues
For General Counsel: Legal Leadership That Safeguards Operations & Ensures Regulatory Integrity
General Counsel in the gambling and casino industry are more than legal advisors. They are strategic leaders responsible for managing regulatory risk, protecting gaming operations, and guiding companies through a rapidly evolving landscape driven by technology, legislation, and consumer expectations.
Our gambling and casinos executive recruiters evaluate GC candidates on their:
- Experience with gaming regulations, licensing, AML/BSA compliance, and multi-jurisdictional oversight
- Ability to manage complex operations, vendor relationships, digital platforms, and commercial agreements
- Track record of advising on cybersecurity, IP protection, ESG, responsible gaming, and emerging technologies
- Leadership capabilities that inspire confidence among boards, regulators, investors, and operational teams
BarkerGilmore ensures your General Counsel is equipped to protect today’s operations and lead your organization into the future of gaming and integrated entertainment.
Partner with Gambling & Casinos Executive Recruiters You Can Trust
BarkerGilmore is one of the most respected gambling and casinos executive search firms for legal and compliance leadership. Whether your organization is expanding resort operations, launching digital gaming capabilities, navigating complex licensing requirements, or strengthening your compliance framework, we help you secure transformative leaders aligned with your long-term goals.
Our executive recruiters bring discretion, disciplined precision, and a deep understanding of the gaming landscape to every search. In an industry shaped by stringent regulation, advancing technology, and the highest standards of operational integrity, securing the right legal leader is critical to protecting your license to operate, earning stakeholder trust, and sustaining long-term growth.
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