Gaming & Leisure Names Former Sands CIO Jack Braman Recipient of the G&L Phil LaBelle Lifetime Achievement Award for 2011

LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - Oct 11, 2011) - Gaming & Leisure, who publishes the principle management periodical for the gaming and hospitality industry and hosts the annual G&L Roundtable comprised of the industry's top thought leaders, formally announces today the recipient of the coveted G&L Phil LaBelle Lifetime Achievement Award has been awarded to Mr. Jack Braman, former Sands CIO.

The prestigious G&L Board and Roundtable Colleagues have selected their colleague Jack Braman in recognition of his drive, leadership and accomplishments in the gaming and hospitality industry through a lifetime of dedication.

"It was my true pleasure to have presented Jack Braman with the G&L Phil LaBelle Lifetime Achievement Award. I've known Jack for many years and certainly agree with his colleagues that his lifetime of dedication to our industry is most deserving of this coveted award. Of course being recognized by his peers, who are the top innovation leaders in our industry and represent the vast majority of all gaming technology spend in North America, is certainly where the honor resides in perpetuity," stated Jeannie Caruso, Publisher of G&L Magazine and host of the G&L Roundtable.

Mr. Braman was recognized at the G&L Roundtable Reception award ceremony Monday evening October 3 at Wynn's Tableau in Las Vegas. Mr. Braman, recipient of the award this year stated, "There is no greater achievement than to be honored by one's peers.

"I would like to thank the members of the Gaming & Leisure Advisory Board and G&L Roundtable Colleague CEOs and CIOs for presenting me with this prestigious award. I joined the Gaming and Hospitality industry over 35 years ago. It has been a journey that has well exceeded my expectations, and I have loved every minute. I would like to thank all of the individuals that have crossed my path for the trust you gave me throughout the years, including my team, fellow team members, my vendors, and our customers. Without your relentless support it would have been a difficult road.

"To all the executives at Hilton Hotels Corporation; thank you for teaching me the importance of brand loyalty and the power of using technology to assure that every Hilton had the same predictable operating procedures and high customer service standards. To all the executives at the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and especially Sheldon Adelson; thank you for your vision and courage in demanding originality and for providing opportunities to differentiate ourselves from the competition.

"My journey has taken me to five continents, the finest luxury resorts, and the opportunity to participate in building and operating some of the largest and most successful integrated resorts in the world. It has been a great ride."

The G&L Roundtable is a private peer-to-peer forum for North American gaming and hospitality CXOs held annually. Gaming & Leisure Magazine is the management periodical serving gaming and hospitality domestically and abroad. Information on G&L Magazine and the G&L Roundtable is available at www.gamingandleisuremagazine.com and www.gamingandleisureroundtable.com.