DSM has a great food scene - I thought Memphis had a good food scene, but it doesn’t compare. When asked what he enjoys most about living in DSM, Eddie’s face lit up as he explained, “I love how much diversity is here. I also really enjoyed meeting the team so it was a no brainer for me to accept the job.” DSM is diverse “We arrived at Prairie Meadows and I immediately was impressed by the property and the vibe and feel of the casino. It was a beautiful day with bright blue skies,” Eddie smiled as he reminisced.Īs someone with more than 30 years in the industry and many casinos under his belt, it takes a lot to stand out to Eddie. Then we drove through these lush, green fields. “I really liked the airport - it was small, but neat. Eddie admits being hesitant to apply for a job in Iowa, but upon arrival to the state he couldn’t quite remember why. Prairie Meadows was hiring a Director of Table Games.

Eddie was the General Manager of Bally’s casino in Mississippi when a recruitment company reached out to him about an opportunity in DSM. DSM opportunityĭuring those 20 years, Eddie’s career made him a resident of the Bahamas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Mississippi and New Jersey. Eddie then went to Isle of Capri where he worked at their various properties for 10 years. Eddie stayed with Harrah’s for 10 years, working at various Harrah’s properties throughout the U.S. He auditioned on the spot and landed the job. Eddie applied to be a dealer at Harrah’s. Once Eddie decided to leave the cruise ships behind, he looked to the quintessential casino environment - Las Vegas. I got to travel throughout the Caribbean while advancing my career.” “It was a really fun experience - that’s why I did it for seven years. He traveled to places like Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, and he even got promoted to Pit Boss. He joined a cruise line and worked as a dealer on the ships. Soon after his return, Eddie sought out another adventure.

He lived there for three years before returning home to London. Leaving LondonĮddie left England at the age of 20 to work in the Bahamas as a table games dealer. A London native, Eddie worked in many casinos and lived all over the world before moving to Greater Des Moines (DSM) in 2016. Since Eddie Llambias began his casino career his life has in some ways mirrored the hustle and bustle associated with Vegas-style casinos.

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