Wayne Smith: Fatherhood, casino business, and the importance of a strong work ethic

Wayne Smith: Fatherhood, casino business, and the importance of a strong work ethic

November 2, 2025 · 57 min · Season 5 · Episode 23

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Wayne Smith discusses his journey from a college accounting class to becoming the GM of Oaklawn Casino, emphasizing work ethic and legacy.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 5 Episode 23 Featuring- Wayne Smith We sit down with Oaklawn Casino and Racing GM Wayne Smith to trace an unlikely path from one college accounting class to a global hospitality career, Vegas casinos, and leading a premier racing casino resort. Along the way we talk work ethic, mentors, family, music, sports, and what legacy really means. • growing up in Rhode Island and learning discipline at military school • discovering accounting and gaining range thr...

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