Tailored Hospitality Advisors - Setting the standard in strategic development

Gaming and hospitality advisory for the decisions that shape markets.

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Tailored Hospitality Advisors advises tribal nations, state governments, operators, developers, and investors on market feasibility, integrated resort development, regulatory and compact strategy, and transaction negotiation.

THA brings over 15 years of experience and more than $2 billion in investment and development decisions to every engagement.

Lead Gaming Market Advisor to the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board on the three downstate commercial casino licenses, representing more than $10 billion in combined capital investment.

Selected clients

New York State Gaming Commission, Gaming Facility Location Board · Office of the Governor of New York, Executive Chamber · EBCI Holdings, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians · Large Oklahoma Tribal Nation · The Cordish Companies · Peninsula Pacific Entertainment · Emeril’s Restaurant Group

Who We Serve

Tribal Nations

Market feasibility, diversification strategy, and development support for tribal gaming enterprises. THA brings working knowledge of IGRA, compact structures, and revenue-sharing terms, and represents the tribe’s interests in partner and government negotiations.

Selected work: EBCI Holdings, Large Oklahoma Tribal Nation; The Innovation Group Experience

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Public Sector

Independent market analysis and financial modeling for state agencies and regulators weighing casino siting, license awards, compact terms, and gaming policy. Analysis built to withstand public scrutiny and legislative review.

Selected work: NY Gaming Facility Location Board, NY Executive Chamber

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Operators & Developers

Feasibility, site evaluation, operating partner identification, deal structuring, and legislative strategy for new market entry and expansion, from pre-legislative positioning through license award.

Selected work: Bally’s, Northeast real estate developer; Caesars and The Innovation Group experience

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Owners & Investors

Asset performance reviews, EBITDA opportunity analysis, and sale positioning for ownership groups and capital providers who need an operator-independent view of their property.

Selected work: EBCI Holdings ownership advisory

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Selected Engagements

New York State Gaming Facility Location Board

Lead Gaming Market Advisor on three downstate casino licenses.

Office of the Governor of New York

Financial modeling and market sizing for tribal-state compact negotiations.

EBCI Holdings

Ownership advisory on performance and EBITDA strategy for a commercial integrated resort.

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Where We Have Worked

Jurisdictions where David Rittvo has advised or led development, at THA and in prior roles at Caesars Entertainment and The Innovation Group.

North America

United States: New York, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, California, New Mexico, Florida, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia, Texas, Colorado and Arizona

Canada: Ontario and British Columbia

Rest of the World

Asia-Pacific: Japan, South Korea, Macau, Philippines, Vietnam, Laos, Australia, Sri Lanka

Europe: Spain, England, Malta

  • "We recently engaged Tailored Hospitality Advisors to assist us with expanding into sports betting by exploring various operational partners and design and development needs for our hotel property. Their team provided exceptional guidance throughout the process, from identifying potential partners to outlining design and development requirements. They have a deep understanding of the sports betting industry and regulations, which was key in helping us navigate the complexities of this new venture. Their hospitality and sports betting industry expertise helped us make informed decisions and move forward confidently. We highly recommend Tailored Hospitality Advisors to any organization looking to enter the sports betting space, especially those in the hospitality industry."

    HRI Properties - Niagara

  • "We have worked with Tailored Hospitality Advisors for close to a year on various casino, hospitality, and real estate development projects. We have always been extremely satisfied with their expertise and professional service. They have helped us navigate the industry's complexities and provided valuable insight into market trends, project feasibility, transactional support services and navigating political and legal landscapes. Their knowledge and experience have been invaluable in ensuring the success of our projects. They are a pleasure to work with, always responsive and proactive, and have a unique ability to understand our needs and tailor their advice accordingly."

    Scott Barber, CEO - EBCI Holdings, LLC

  • "We engaged Tailored Hospitality Advisors to assist with a casino development referendum in Slidell, Louisiana and were extremely impressed with their level of expertise and commitment to the project. They provided comprehensive research and analysis and strategic guidance on navigating the political landscape, and their in-depth understanding of the local market and its constituents was invaluable. We highly recommend Tailored Hospitality Advisors to any organization looking to navigate the complexities of casino development."

    Derek Stevens - P2E

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