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Gaming is a $2.8-billion industry in Mississippi, employing thousands of residents, fueling the economy and bringing millions of dollars into state coffers. It is also a highly regulated industry with the Mississippi Gaming Commission as the lead state agency. At the helm of the commission is executive director Larry Gregory, a position he assumed in 2001 after serving in two other positions with the commission. The gaming commission has 145 staff members.
Gregory also served in upper management positions with the State Personnel Board, Department of Transportation and the Legislature. A native of Jackson, he served four years in the United States Air Force.
He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and a master's degree in public policy and administration from Mississippi State University, plus a certificate of paralegal studies from Mississippi College.
A commentator and speaker for numerous forums, conferences and civic clubs, Gregory attributes the success of the gaming industry to solid regulation and a sound business approach. He has appeared on numerous news programs, including "The Bloomberg Report" and "Fox News Live," as well as...
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