Longtime media sales leader, Jim McGlasson, will step down from his position after a 55-year tenure.
Jim McGlasson Announces Retirement from CDC Gaming
After a remarkable nine-year tenure as Advertising Manager at CDC Gaming, Jim McGlasson has announced his retirement, effective at the end of September 2025 [3][4].
McGlasson joined CDC Gaming in 2016 as its inaugural dedicated Advertising Manager, bringing with him over five decades of experience in the publishing industry [1]. He started his first ad sales position 55 years ago, and his career has taken him to various prominent roles, including General Manager of the Las Vegas Sun, which he joined in 1987 [2].
During his time at CDC Gaming, McGlasson has been instrumental in negotiating key agreements, such as the Joint Operating Agreement with the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He has also led advertising sales for the website for nine years, contributing significantly to its growth and success [5].
McGlasson expressed his gratitude for his association with CDC Gaming, particularly his work with Publisher Emeritus Jeffrey Compton and Publisher Cory Roberts, and the entire team at CDC. He is proud of his contributions to the company and looks forward to spending more time with his wife and visiting his grandkids in Portland [6].
While McGlasson's retirement marks the end of his long and distinguished career, it does not affect the operation of Commercial Casinos, Igaming, Sports Betting, Suppliers, Tribal Gaming, or personnel on CDC Gaming's website.
Following his retirement announcement, CDC Gaming has mentioned a job opening for a driven individual to lead client relationships and sales. However, as of now, no public announcement has been found regarding McGlasson's replacement as Advertising Manager [7].
Mark Gruetze, in an article chronicling McGlasson's career last October, highlighted how McGlasson's route to CDC Gaming was unconventional, as he was found through a Craigslist ad [8]. Despite this, McGlasson has proven to be an invaluable asset to the company, and his retirement leaves a significant void that will be hard to fill.
As McGlasson prepares for his retirement, the entire team at CDC Gaming extends its heartfelt thanks to him for his extraordinary contribution over the last nine years. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours and look forward to his visits.
In his tenure at CDC Gaming, Jim McGlasson played a vital role in expanding the company's reach, not only in casino-and-gambling and casino-games but also in sports and sports-betting markets. Despite McGlasson's upcoming retirement, the operations of the aforementioned sectors will continue as usual on CDC Gaming's website.
