Eugene Gibson has been appointed general manager of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel, a property of Saratoga Casino Holdings. The Natchez, Mississippi, casino is one of three Saratoga gaming outposts nationwide.
Gibson comes to Magnolia Bluffs by way of Riverwalk Casino in Vicksburg, a Churchill Downs-operated property where he was senior director of operations. Previous positions include director-level and leadership roles focused on casino operations at properties in Louisiana and Washington state, as well as in Mississippi.
“I look forward to becoming a member of the Natchez community and working closely with the team to grow the success of Magnolia Bluffs,” said Gibson.
Added Saratoga Casino Holdings CEO Sam Gerrity, “Eugene will play an essential role in continuing the success we’ve seen at Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel. His extensive wealth of knowledge in the business will allow him to effectively lead the team and strengthen our overall operations, while continuing to deliver exceptional service to our guests.”
Magnolia Bluffs, which opened in 2012, boasts 12 table games and 450-plus slot machines, as well as a 141-room hotel. Saratoga Casino Holdings is also the owner of a casino in Saratoga Springs, New York, and of Saratoga Casino Black Hawk, in Black Hawk, Colorado.
