Bicycle Casino Movers 'n' Shakers

I have been in the gaming industry for close to eight years, all of it which has been spent at The Bicycle Casino. During this time, there have been dramatic changes that have reshaped California gaming. Where once all of the casinos relied solely on jackpots, now we are all tournament and promotions oriented, which has enabled my position as a poker coordinator to grow tremendously. I have been lucky to be a part of some truly creative brainstorming sessions, and have been instrumental in assisting with the implementation of these ideas. I have had the privilege of learning from some of the most uniquely qualified operations leaders in the industry, and I will take that knowledge into the next phase of my gaming career.

Even The Bicycle Casino could not escape the industry's trend of revolving management, as I have been through five managerial changes; however, I truly believe that this new management group is here to stay, as it has been coming together over the last year and moving in a positive direction. I am so glad to be associated with people who care about the welfare of those who show up every day and strive to make The Bicycle Casino a great place for players. In this highly spirited arena, where we are surrounded on all sides by tough competition, it is the service we can provide that sets us apart. Our team members are well aware of this, and consistently prove that together we can move customers to return again and again. Our management committee stands behind our people – and that has been a key reason for our success.

In my new position as casino administrator, I hope to continue earning my gaming "stripes" as I take on many new challenges. I am looking forward to facilitating the operations of the casino under the guidance and enthusiasm of Hashem Minaiy, our chief operating officer and a gentleman. I am also excited to continue to work closely with James Wang and Rick Cloward, who run the operations of our California and poker gaming sections, respectively. I know from personal experience how well-known and respected they are throughout California gaming circles, because of their innovative approach and knowledge of the games.

I would like to thank Haig Kelegian, Bob Carter, Russell Meredith, and especially Hashem Minaiy for extending this unique opportunity to me. I look forward to being a part of a team that is having a positive impact across the board and the table.

Jackie Juan, $40 Mix Hostess

I have been working for The Bicycle Casino since 1990. I started as a dealer and eventually began propping for a living. Through the prop position, I have come to know many of our regular players, and I consider each one of them to be family. Now that we have been experiencing continual growth, I have been seeing some new faces appear and some old faces return. I must say that I am excited about the possibilities. It is a pleasure to see players return to enjoy themselves in my game. When I was asked to be a hostess for the casino, concentrating on the $40 mix game, I was both elated and scared. I had no idea what this new position would entail, but I knew that I could not pass up the opportunity to help make the Bike shine even brighter. And to be able to do what I love, play the game, was just icing on the cake!

I am looking forward to getting to know every player better over the coming months. If I accidentally miss the opportunity to introduce myself to you, please do not hesitate to introduce yourself to me. I am always interested in what our players have to say, and promise to make every effort to get your ideas to our management team. After all, they take your comments and suggestions seriously.

In addition to the changes to the facilities, look for other changes to our Plaza that will make your time here even more enjoyable. We never forget that game selection is your most important criteria in deciding where you want to play, so we strive to offer the best variety of games and the most competitive collections in town – bar none! And we continue to tailor our services to your needs by listening to you, our customers, our family.

I would like to thank the management team of The Bicycle Casino for allowing me this new opportunity for growth. I especially thank Hashem Minaiy for his respect and trust, and Jeff Craig for his consistent leadership abilities, he has proven to be a teacher to me as well as my supervisor. So, come on in and see me. You will find me on the Plaza.