Management & Staff

Cleveland Allen, an Attorney-at-Law called to the Bar in Jamaica and Barbados, possesses a diverse background in litigation and commercial law, including a decade of practice as a gaming regulator, commencing in 2014 as Legal Officer and Commission Secretary of the Casino Gaming Commission. In 2018, he transitioned to the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, assuming the position of Senior Legal Officer, and thereby further honing his expertise in gaming regulation. 

In April 2022, Mr. Allen returned to the Casino Gaming Commission as Chief Executive Officer. 

Mr Allen also serves as a Member of the Board of Trustees for the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR), where he leverages his expertise to contribute to the formulation of best practices and policies in gaming regulation internationally.

Anna Harry is a Legal and Governance Strategist who has practised law in Jamaica for over 15 years. She is passionate about leveraging governance as an enabler of strategy and sustainability in both the public and private sectors.

Having attended the Hampton School, she obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree (First Class Honours) from the Faculty of Law of the University of the West Indies, and the Certificate of Legal Education from the Normal Manley Law School. Her areas of practice have spanned intellectual property, family law, personal injury and fatal accident litigation, and corporate and commercial law.

She is also a graduate of the UK’s Chartered Governance Institute and has in recent years directed her passion for corporate governance in support of the work of the Corporate Governance Committee of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), serving as a seminal member of the sub-Committee responsible for revising and launching the Jamaica Corporate Governance Code, 2021. Ms. Harry is also a member of the Jamaica Bar Association.

Damion McKenzie is a seasoned professional with a robust background in investigations, compliance, and risk management. He leverages his diverse experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, background checks, and operational compliance to lead the efforts in maintaining regulatory standards across the gaming industry.

With over six years of experience in the gaming industry, Damion’s keen strategic thinking, coupled with his extensive training in investigative techniques, allows him to implement effective measures that enhance both enforcement and organizational efficiency.

Damion holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Technology, Jamaica, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London. His academic foundation, paired with certification such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), equips him with the technical knowledge required to oversee the regulation and supervision of the gaming industry and ensure compliance with both local and international standards.

Damion’s previous role as an Investigator with Jamaica’s Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission, allowed him to hone his skills in conducting enhanced due diligence, intelligence gathering, and joint collaborations with key enforcement agencies which has led to considerable reduction in illegitimate gaming activities and improved the compliance landscape.

Damion has been previously employed in the Shipping and Transportation Industry both locally and internationally, which further refines his approach to working within globalized industries.

Damion’s commitment to excellence, comprehensive training, and proven success in reducing gaming violations positions him as an exemplary leader in regulatory enforcement.

Vivia Levy-Richards is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) UK and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Jamaica (ICAJ). She is also a graduate of the University of South Wales, having obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from that institution.

Mrs. Richards has over 15 years’ experience in various accounting roles involving financial accounting, and internal and external audits. She has served in both the public and private sectors at senior and managerial levels.

Andreen Vanriel was admitted to practice as an Attorney-at-law in Jamaica in 2015 and in Antigua and Barbuda in 2017.

Prior to joining the Casino Gaming Commission, she amassed over eight years’ experience at the private bar where she was engaged in a general practice with focus on Commercial Litigation, Banking Law, Securities Law, Construction Law, and Corporate Governance.

Andreen Vanriel has represented local, regional, and international, private and public clients, and is known to provide cogent and practical legal advice.

Andreen Vanriel is the holder of a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Technology, Jamaica and is a member of the Jamaican Bar Association.

Amoi Patrick-Tucker is a Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) with over 35 years’ experience in that field.  Before joining the Casino Gaming Commission in May 2022, she worked at the COK Co-operative Credit Union for eighteen years where she was awarded the prestigious Torch Bearer Award five times.

Mrs. Patrick-Tucker is an excellent, service-oriented team player who demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to getting the job done.  Her hobbies include baking, reading a great novel (Sydney Sheldon or James Patterson) or bingeing on Law and Order.

Deanna Sanderson is a dynamic and accomplished professional with a passion for excellence, meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and has 6 years of experience in the commercial sector, and is passionate about swimming and singing, and work-life integration.