C.J. Graham Named New General Manager Of Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Home Of Southern California's Premiere Concert Venue The Show!

The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa has named accomplished gaming executive, C.J. Graham as its new General Manager. Graham has more than two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including senior-level positions at the Palms Casino Resort, Wynn and Flamingo, in Las Vegas. While at the Palms, Graham ushered in the first Playboy Club to open in 25 years. Most recently, Graham served as General Manager of Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA. He managed all hotel, casino and non-gaming operations, while leading 2,500 team members and keeping operations steady, during a $700-million expansion. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is home The Show -- one of the finest, state of the art concert venues in the Western United States.

Graham is no stranger to the entertainment industry having played the iconic man behind the mask of Jason Voorhees, the hockey-mask killer in the 1986 slasher film, Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives. "I am very happy to be a part of a well-respected and dedicated team at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa," Graham said. "I look forward to working with team members to maintain the stellar reputation of this property and becoming an active participant in the desert community."

Before entering the gaming industry, Graham served as an infantry platoon sergeant, in the U.S. Army. Graham says: "These years taught me much about the importance of teamwork and results-oriented leadership, which includes leading by example and demonstrating respect for others."

Graham's numerous awards and accolades include "Business Person of the Year 2012" and "Caesar's Entertainment Emperor's Award Winner 2003." He also edged out 50,000 employees to win "Caesar's Entertainment Creative Management Award 2003."

Upcoming concerts/productions at The Show include country superstar Sara Evans, Ted Nugent, Carnival of Wonders, comedIan Daniel Tosh and rock n' roll crooner Bobby Vinton. For tickets or more information visit www.hotwatercasino.com.