Arena/Amphitheater of the Year
The Axis at Planet Hollywood
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Ev. Ctr.
Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre
Booking Agent of The Year
Brad Bissell, Creative Artists Agency
Matt Korn, Paradigm Talent Agency
Seth Shomes, United Talent Agency
Comedian of the Year
Rodney Carrington
Jo Koy
Ralphie May
Independent Talent Buyer of the Year
Andrew Blank, C3 Presents
Brad Coombs, Meridian Entertainment
Scott Thomas, Buzz Entertainment
Entertainer of the Year
Clint Holmes
Little Anthony and The Imperials
The Tenderloins
Entertainment Executive of the Year
Dan Pferschy, Agua Caliente Casino
Christian Printup, Seneca Niagara Resort Casino
Monica Reeves, Station Casinos
Musical Artist of the Year
The Isley Brothers
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Rascal Flatts
Showroom/Theater of the Year
Event Center at Seneca Niagara Resort Casino
Montbleu Resort Casino Theater
The Vine at del Lago Resort & Casino
Paul Rodriguez
2017 CEA Master of Ceremonies
Sponsored by Ingenuity
Actor, comedian, director, producer and writer Paul Rodriguez will emcee the 2017 Casino Entertainment Awards. As a comedian, Paul has been making audiences laugh all over the world (in English and Spanish) for nearly three decades with his unique brand of humor that blends his Latin heritage, the American dream and his undeniable universal appeal.
He has appeared in more than 45 films and countless television series and specials, plus has several hit film and tv projects to his credit as a director, producer and writer, including the comedy concert film The Original Latin Kings of Comedy,” which he executive produced and starred in with Cheech Marin, George Lopez and Carlos Mencia. Paul is currently touring with Cheech Martin and several rising stars of Latin comedy in the Loud Mouth Comedy Roadshow, which is produced by Ingenuity, creators, designers and producers of visionary and groundbreaking signature platforms connecting people to some of the world’s most recognizable brands and experiences.
