ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the tremendous demand for its research and professional services, Spectrum Gaming Group announced that Tina Ercole LoBiondo has joined the firm as Vice President of Analysis.

LoBiondo brings with her 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a proven track record at some of the most successful gaming resorts in the world. She was a key member of the pre-opening executive team at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and most recently was Borgata's Retail Development Manager, responsible for the deployment, design, performance and operation of all retail operations. LoBiondo previously was employed by Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas, holding a variety of positions from financial audit positions to management.

"Tina's expertise in retail and related areas enables Spectrum to tap into one of the fastest-growing and most prominent sectors of the gaming resort industry," said Spectrum Senior Vice President Harvey Perkins.

LoBiondo has extensive experience in such areas as retail development, facilities management, marketing and branding, and was instrumental in the opening of three major casino resort properties. She earned a BSBA in accounting and finance and an MBA from University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

"Tina brings not only an outstanding record of accomplishment to Spectrum, but also new capabilities that will enable our firm to provide clients with an even broader array of services. We are confident that Tina will join the other Spectrum professionals in continuing to provide current and new clients with the highest quality research, analysis and professional services," said Managing Director Michael Pollock.

"Spectrum's mission is to provide 'gaming knowledge on demand' for our clients," said Managing Director Fredric Gushin. "Professionals of Tina's character will help us meet that growing demand."

About Spectrum Gaming Group:

Spectrum Gaming Group (http://www.spectrumgaming.com/) is an independent research, analysis and professional services firm serving private- and public- sector clients worldwide. Spectrum has extensive global experience and also publishes Michael Pollock's Gaming Industry Observer, an award-winning publication that spots, tracks and analyzes industry trends.

CONTACT: Harvey Perkins, Senior Vice President, of Spectrum Gaming
Group, +1-609-601-6514, perkins@spectrumgaming.com

Web site: http://www.spectrumgaming.com/
http://www.gamingobserver.com/