Mark Wayman, Executive Recruiter and “Godfather of Las Vegas” 

This week’s episode features Mark Wayman, an executive recruiter known as the “Godfather of Las Vegas,” to talk about recruiting at the highest levels in gaming, best practices from both candidates and companies, and the state of the job market in 2026.  

When it comes to pulling strings behind the scenes, perhaps no man has placed more high-profile gaming executives in Las Vegas and beyond than Mark Wayman, the larger-than-life character known as the “Godfather of Las Vegas.” Wayman, whose work supports a number of charitable organizations, is a fountain of career knowledge, and says 2026 is already off to a better start than 2025. 

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