Penn National Gaming, Inc. has appointed Bob Sheldon as President of Las Vegas Operations effective July 6.

Sheldon will oversee the operations of Tropicana Las Vegas following the completion of the company’s acquisition of the property, which is expected to occur later this year. Sheldon will report directly to Penn National CEO Jay Snowden.

Sheldon currently serves as the General Manager of Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, which opened in February 2012.

Snowden said that Sheldon has been a key member of Penn National’s integration planning team for a smooth transition at the Tropicana Las Vegas.