Acclaimed Financial Executive Lori Ware Joins Jamul Casino Resort® As Chief Financial Officer
May 12, 2025
JAMUL, CA (May 12, 2025) – Jamul Casino Resort proudly welcomes Lori Ware as Chief Financial Officer. She joins Jamul Casino Resort with more than two decades of leadership experience in the gaming and hospitality industries where she will now oversee all financial operations. Her focus will be on driving operational excellence and strategic financial leadership, particularly as Jamul Casino Resort continues to expand with its highly anticipated hotel tower and spa, opening later this year.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lori as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort. “Her extensive expertise in tribal gaming operations and impressive track record of financial leadership will be extremely valuable as we continue to enhance our guest experience and prepare for the opening of our new, luxury hotel tower this summer.”
For over two decades, Lori has led financial strategies and operations across nationally recognized gaming brands. She began her career in finance before advancing to executive leadership positions throughout the gaming industry. Since then, Lori has excelled in progressive roles at several major casino operators, both tribal and commercial, across the country. She comes to Jamul Casino Resort from Yaamava’ Resort & Casino, where she was instrumental in overseeing the property’s expansion and the historic acquisition of Palms Casino, which became the first tribal-owned casino in Las Vegas. Prior to that, Lori held key finance positions at Penn National Gaming, William Hill US, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Mirage.
Known for building strong financial teams and managing major transitions, Lori has a proven track record of improving efficiency and profitability. Her practical approach to financial management and ability to support business goals make her an ideal match for Jamul Casino Resort’s expansion plans.
“I’m honored to join the exceptional team at Jamul Casino Resort at such an exciting time of growth and development,” said Lori. “I look forward to contributing to the continued success of this premier gaming destination and supporting the tribe’s vision for the future.”
Lori holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Throughout her career, she has championed innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement, earning industry recognition including the Chairman’s Award for Innovation.
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About Jamul Casino Resort
Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino is located in Jamul, California, San Diego County, and is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of the Tribe. The $430 million, award-winning casino features nearly 1,700 slot machines, 46 live table games, a dedicated poker room, and various restaurants, bars and lounges, and coming Summer 2025, will welcome a brand-new, 200-room luxury hotel tower. The 16-story boutique hotel will soon offer an all-new collection of guest experiences from restaurants, retail space, a rooftop pool and full-service spa and salon. The hotel is being built to achieve AAA’s Four Diamond designation. Jamul Casino supports more than 1,200 permanent jobs throughout the region and is the closest casino to downtown San Diego, which is the eighth-largest city in the United States by population. For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit JamulCasino.com.
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