Casino Entertainer of the Year
Paul Anka
Chubby Checker
Donny & Marie Osmond
Casino Comedian of the Year
Bill Engvall
Piff The Magic Dragon
Sebastian Maniscalco
Casino Musical Artist of the Year
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
The Commodores
John Fogerty
Casino Production Show of the Year
Legends in Concert
Magic Mike Live
Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man
Casino Entertainment Executive of the Year
Robyn Smith Levi – Boyd Gaming
Christian Printup – Seneca Gaming Corporation
Monica Reeves – Station Casinos
Casino Showroom/Theater of the Year
Beau Rivage Theatre – Beau Rivage Resort
Hard Rock Live – Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park
Xcite Center – Parx Casino
Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year
Battery Park – Hard Rock Sioux City
Choctaw Grand Theater – Choctaw Casino Durant
Sandbar Stage – Red Rock Resort
Casino Booking Agent of the Year
Abby Wells Baas – William Morns Endeavor (WME)
Noel Largess – Agency for the Performing Arts (APA)
Seth Shomes – United Talent Agency (UTA)
Independent Casino Talent Buyer of the Year
Steve Gietka – SMG Entertainment
Lori Otelsberg – Signature Entertainment
Scott Thomas – Buzz Entertainment
Kelly Clinton
2018 CEA Master of Ceremonies
Entertainer Kelly Clinton may be best described as “a kaleidoscope of talent.” No matter which performing direction she turns, singer, actress, comedienne, impressionist, MC or events host, her charismatic rays always shine through. Growing up a big fan of Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball, Clinton’s show is an eclectic presentation of song, comedy, dance and characters.
The New Jersey-born performer premiered her one-woman show at the Suncoast in Las Vegas. More recently she has performed the show to critical acclaim at both the popular Metropolitan Room and the venerable Cafe Carlyle in New York City.
Clinton’s television credits include “Vegas Live” alongside Sheena Easton and Clint Holmes. She was a winner on ABC’s -America’s Funniest People.” She served as a celebrity interviewer on “Entertainment Las Vegas Style” and has appeared on numerous national television shows with Wayne Newton and Engelbert Humperdinck. Her theater credits include Sister Mary Amnesia in the hit theater show “Nunsense.”
The multiple award-winning songstress continues her 25-year career as a vibrant part of the Las Vegas entertainment scene at her two long term residencies. Performing weekly at the Tuscany Suites & Casino and as the host of the locals favorite “Celebrity Nights” at Bootleggers Bistro on the famous Las Vegas Blvd.
More at www.KellyClinton.com