Johnny Grooms

Johnny Grooms is an accomplished poker operations professional with extensive experience in the gaming industry. Currently serving as the Director of Poker at MGM National Harbor since February 2016, Johnny oversees the daily operations and strategic planning of the poker department. Prior to this role, Johnny was the Poker Room Manager at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino from 2007 to February 2016, managing the busiest poker room in Mississippi and organizing tournaments for MGM resorts. Earlier experience includes serving as the World Series of Poker Tournament Director at Rio Las Vegas from 2005 to 2006, where operational control of the world's largest poker tournament was maintained and support for the creation of the World Series of Poker Circuit was provided. Johnny holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Phoenix and has a background in Political Science and Government from East Tennessee State University.