Bally’s Corporation has named Kim Barker Lee as its EVP and Chief Legal Officer. Duties in her new role include supporting the company’s worldwide strategic initiatives, as well as overseeing Bally’s public affairs and legal teams.
Lee brings more than 25 years of legal and business expertise to her new role. Prior to joining Bally’s, she served as IGT’s Global Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion and as General Counsel and Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs for Northstar Lottery Group, an affiliate of IGT.
Bally's CEO Lee Fenton said: "We are excited to welcome Kim to Bally's and are confident that she will make an excellent addition to our global leadership team.
“The depth and breadth of Kim's legal expertise, especially in gaming and lottery, will be instrumental as the company continues to expand and evolve during this period of significant growth."
Fenton went on to add that Lee’s legal and lottery industry experience makes her an asset to the company in its future expansion projects.
He commented: “Additionally, her strong network and understanding of our key markets, including Rhode Island and Illinois, is particularly valuable as we explore new opportunities in the jurisdictions in which we conduct business."
Lee expressed her excitement to join the team and said she is ready to aid the company in its future growth.
She commented: "I'm pleased to be joining Bally's during such an exciting time. The opportunities for growth are significant as the company advances its transformation into a global omni-channel gaming leader.
“I've spent much of my career deploying leadership and operational strategies in the lottery and gaming space, so I understand how the industry works and the challenges that must be overcome. I look forward to this next chapter and to playing a part in Bally's continued success."
Bally's Corporation recently completed its transaction with a Chicago real estate private equity firm to secure the 30-acre property that is currently home to Tribute Publishing Center. The investor acquired the land for $200m.
Bally’s entered a land lease agreement with the investor for the property, which is the future site of Bally’s Chicago casino.
