Page 10 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Spring, 2024

Moving Ahead
Morrissey new Riverwalk VP/GM
VICKSBURG — Riverwalk Casino Hotel announced the appointment of Tim Morrissey to vice president and general manager of the Vicksburg property.
Morrissey previously served as general manager at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in Natchez. Prior to that, in 2020, he was general manager at Saratoga Casino Black Hawk and led the team through the pandemic. Before joining the Saratoga team, Morrissey was senior director of operations for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in Flandreau, South Dakota, where he oversaw the $30 million renovation and expansion of Royal River Casino & Hotel.
Riverwalk Casino is owned by Churchill Downs.
Magnolia Bluffs announces human resources promotion, new chef hire
NATCHEZ — Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel announced the promotion of Allen Carter and the hiring of Chef Joshua Cable.
Carter, formerly human resources manager, was recently promoted to human resources business partner. Carter joined
Joshua Cable
Carter was recognized in 2024 by the
Natchez Chamber of Commerce for his community leadership.
Chef Cable, who hails from Marrero Louisiana and has been cooking professionally for 20 years, is a classically trained chef specializing in Cajun cuisine.
Magnolia Bluffs in July 2023 and has 30 years of experience in various roles in the human resources field. In his new role, Carter will continue to provide direction in the human resources department with a focus on community relations.
Allen Carter
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Rob Brown named SVP/GM at Horseshoe Tunica
TUNICA — Caesars Entertainment announced the appointment of Rob Brown as senior vice president and general manager of Horseshoe Tunica. With more than 26 years of experience in the gaming industry, Brown is a distinguished leader known for his strategic insight, operational expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
For the past decade, Brown has been a member of the Caesars Entertainment team. He began his tenure with the company as part of the analytics
team, where his data-driven strategies and keen insights paved the way for his transition into marketing and property leadership. Brown’s leadership abilities shone in his role as vice president of operations
at Harrah’s and Horseshoe Council Bluffs, where he played a key role in driving operational excellence and enhancing guest experiences.
“I am honored to lead the Horseshoe Tunica team and to contribute to the
Rob Brown
legacy of excellence that Caesars Entertainment is renowned for,” said Brown. “I look forward to collaborating closely with our dedicated team members to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and to further solidify Horseshoe’s standing as a leader in the industry.”
Brown will lead with a vision centered on elevating
the guest experience and enhancing operational efficiency.
Harlow’s hires HR director
GREENVILLE — Nadia Gates has been named human resources director at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa,
a Churchill Downs Incorporated property. Gates began her HR
and development support to seven properties in the Southern region.
After nearly a decade
with Penn National,
Gates transitioned to the logistics industry for an
HR opportunity. However,
she realized how much she missed the gaming world and returned when an opportunity arose.
career in the gaming
industry with Penn
National Gaming in
the Tunica market
leading regional HR initiatives across three properties. Her passion for professional learning and development earned her a promotion to regional leadership development manager, where she provided leadership training
Nadia Gates
Gates
University in Washington, D.C., and a Master’s in Instructional Design and Technology with a concentration in Organizational Development from the University of Memphis.
holds a BA from Trinity
Director Of Security
Beau Rivage announced the promotion of Jade Mann to director of security. In her new role, Mann will be responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation
of the security department. She will also oversee major event coordination, special projects, security risk and threat analysis, and address overall security concerns for the property. Mann began her career at the MGM Grand in 2016. In 2019, she was promoted to assistant manager, and in 2022, she assumed the role of security shift manager.