Fred Buro, President

by Roger Gros

Thu, Jan 25, 2007

The sale of the Aztar Corp. to Columbia Entertainment was completed last month, clearing the way for the company to begin operating the Tropicana and its non-gaming entertainment complex, the Quarter. Taking the helm in Atlantic City is Fred Buro, who previously had served as chief marketing officer for Columbia Sussex, the parent company of Columbia Entertainment. Buro has a long history with Atlantic City gaming, spending many years in the Trump organization, rising to become general manager of Trump Plaza in 1998. At Columbia, Buro helped a non-gaming company understand the gaming industry as it bought various casinos in Mississippi, Louisiana and Nevada. As president of the Tropicana, Buro will focus on improving operations and renovating neglected parts of the property. Buro spoke with Casino Connection Editor Roger Gros in January, just after taking over at the Tropicana.

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