LAS VEGAS, NV – Tashina Lazcano, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications for Konami Gaming has been selected as one of this year’s “Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40.” She is being recognized by Global Gaming Business magazine and The Innovation Group (TIG) as a leading young professional with significant impact on the casino gaming industry. Since Lazcano joined Konami in 2014, she has delivered a creative and digitally-driven marketing edge to the organization, and the global casinos and players it serves. In addition, she is active in advancing education and professional development opportunities for women in the gaming industry, through her role as VP of Marketing, Board of Directors Member, Executive Committee Member & Marketing Committee Co-Chair at industry non-profit Global Gaming Women (GGW).
“Tashina Lazcano has demonstrated a clear and consistent commitment to innovating the gaming space using new media, fresh creativity, and strong partnership, with outstanding results,” said Tom Jingoli, President & COO at Konami Gaming. “Further, she is personally invested in growing the industry’s resilience, diversification, and long-term health through her service to Global Gaming Women.”
“The scope of Tashina Lazcano’s strategic leadership has long been seen on a global industry scale, which I expect will only continue,” said John Eary, VP of Marketing at Konami. “Induction into the ‘Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40’ is further testament to her achievements and dedication to the future of gaming.”
As Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at Konami, Lazcano manages the company’s in-house creative team across areas including strategic campaigns, email marketing, social media, website management, advertising, public relations and video production. She has worked in integrated public relations, marketing, and advertising for nearly 15 years. Lazcano will be honored during the 2025 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas on Oct. 8, 2025, and profiled in an upcoming edition of Global Gaming Business.
