Anthony Williams exclusive: Q Casino has ‘extremely rich history’ – but best days are ahead!

Following an extensive search for a new President and CEO of the Dubuque Racing Association (DRA), as well as the Q Casino & Resort in Dubuque, Iowa, Anthony Williams was appointed in April.

We caught up with him following the appointment – and ahead of his start date on July 1 – to find out more about his experience as a life coach, ambitions for the role and more…

I’ve read you are actually a certified life coach to go along with your work in gaming. Are there any ways in which the two intersect?

Oh, absolutely. We’re in the business of people, right? When you think about the life coach discipline, there are several areas you can really delve into. For me, it’s just really being able to understand and practice the emotional intelligence side of things because, in your day-to-day interactions, sometimes there are difficulties, right? There are going to be challenges whether it be disagreements or misunderstandings.

As a leader, you want to make sure you’re able to effectively communicate, resolve conflict and be able to work across multiple lines – which is not always easy. It’s about being approachable, but also knowing how to approach others, help them really understand the mission at large and self-motivate to all move in the same direction.

With DRA and Q Casino & Resort celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025, could you take us through what consumers can expect for the remainder of this year and possibly even beyond?

I know there are going to be some specific on-site celebrations and entertainment. It’s an extremely rich history over the past 40 years and how it evolved over time.

Once again, I can’t express enough excitement around how the future is very bright and all that’s been done already, but I can also sit here and say as we continue to move forward, our best days are certainly ahead of us.

The full interview with Williams will feature in the July/August edition of Gaming America magazine – which will be available in late June.

Kirk Geller

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