About Us - The Team - Diana Bennett

Diana Bennett
Chief Executive Officer

Diana Bennett, a principal of Paragon, is a second- generation casino operator and one of the most effective and respected executives in the gaming industry today. Following college at Arizona State University, her career started under the tutelage of her father, industry icon William Bennett. As an executive of Circus Circus Enterprises’ leadership team, Ms. Bennett opened and operated gaming operations at multiple landmark properties, including the Luxor and Excalibur properties. She led the merger of the executive staffs of the Edgewater Hotel/Casino and the Colorado Belle Hotel/ Casino. She also directed the purchase, takeover, and integration of new management into one of the timeless icons of the Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and Casino, acquired by Gordon Gaming in 1995.

She has been personally responsible for management of multiple casino operations, and has been licensed in 45 jurisdictions. She is recognized as an expert in establishing gaming manufacturing systems, and served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Casino Data Systems (CDS), where she planned, grew and managed one of the major gaming manufacturers in North America. Ms. Bennett has an unparalleled passion for the gaming industry. Diana Bennett serves as chair of the ‘National Children’s Miracle Network Telethon’ for the University Medical Center Foundation, and serves on the boards of the “I Have A Dream Foundation”, and the “Las Vegas Springs’ Preserve, and is the VP of the Nevada Chapter of the International Women’s Forum. She has been repeatedly named to the Outstanding Women of Nevada since 1994.