The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana has announced the appointment of Michael A. Hamilton as general manager of the Paragon Casino Resort. Hamilton might be chargeable for the day-to-day operations of the facility.

Hamilton brings Paragon over TWO DECADES of expertise within the gaming and hospitality industry together with his most up-to-date role as vice chairman of resort operations at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, one of the profitable gaming and entertainment destinations within the Usa owned and operated under Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority (MTGA) management. 

At Mohegan Sun, he was directly answerable for retail development through tenant acquisition and construction development including Mohegan Sun's current $130-million, 400-room Earth Tower hotel project slated to open this autumn and the $13.8-million renovation to Sky Tower, Mohegan Sun's existing 1,200-room hotel currently underway. His duties included operation of the transportation, engineering and security departments. Hamilton served his local people as an active member on education boards and chambers of commerce, in addition to the yank Heart Association and the United Way.

"We are proud to have Mr. Hamilton join and lead the team at Paragon Casino Resort," said Tunica-Biloxi tribal chairman Joey P. Barbry. "Michael's experience working in all facets of gaming and resort operations at one of the crucial world's most thriving entertainment destinations, in addition to his top-to-bottom knowledge and understanding of the business, will benefit Paragon customers and employees." 

Chairman Barbry said Chris J. Barbry Sr., formerly acting general manager, have been named vice chairman of facilities of Paragon Casino Resort. "We appreciate the labor Chris has done over time. His experience is valuable, and we glance forward to seeing what he's going to do as vice chairman of facilities."

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