Serving as an independent director, Nutton will also become a member of the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.
Nutton has been working as an executive coach and gaming consultant since founding her own business in October 2019, prior to which she spent over a year as vice-president of casino administration at Wynn Resorts.
Earlier in her career, Nutton was executive vice-president of casino operations at Wynn Las Vegas for five and a half years and also had a short spell as senior vice-president of casino at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
Nutton’s longest stint with a gambling business was as the senior vice-president of casino operations and marketing at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, where she spent more than 11 and a half years.
“We are delighted to welcome Debra to Everi and believe her distinguished record of gaming achievements and leadership make her an exceptional addition to the company’s board of directors,” Everi executive chairman Michael Rumbolz said.
“We look forward to benefiting from her counsel and insights, as we continue to focus on products and services designed to make our customers more efficient and more profitable. Debra joins us at an opportune time to assist with the expansive growth opportunities that we expect will take Everi to even greater prominence in coming years.”