The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana recently hired Michael A. Hamilton, a 20-year veteran of the gaming and hospitality industry, as general manager of the Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana.
Most recently, Hamilton was vice president of resort operations at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, owned and operated under Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority management. There, Hamilton was directly responsible for retail development through tenant acquisition and construction development. His successes included Mohegan Sun’s current $130 million, 400-room Earth Tower hotel project, set to open this fall, and the $13.8 million renovation to the 1,200-room Sky Tower hotel, now under construction. Hamilton also managed Mohegan Sun’s transportation, engineering and security department operations.
Hamilton served as an active member on education boards and chambers of commerce, as well as the American Heart Association and the United Way.
Tunica-Biloxi Tribal Chairman Joey P. Barbry said, “We are proud to have Mr. Hamilton join and lead the team at Paragon Casino Resort. Michael’s experience working in all facets of gaming and resort operations at one of the world’s most thriving entertainment destinations, as well as his top-to-bottom knowledge and understanding of the business, will benefit Paragon customers and employees.”
Barbry noted Chris J. Barbry Sr., former acting general manager, has been named vice president of facilities at Paragon Casino Resort. “We appreciate the hard work Chris has done over the years. His experience is valuable, and we look forward to seeing what he will do as vice president of facilities,” Barbry said.
