Saratoga Casino Holding LLC expands into Mississippi

October 4, 2022
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The owner of the Saratoga Casino purchased the Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel in Natchez, Mississippi.

The purchase of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel located in Natchez, Mississippi by Saratoga Casino Holding LLC (SCH) was completed this week, extending the company's properties into Mississippi.

The company now has locations in Natchez, Mississippi; Black Hawk, Colorado; and Saratoga Springs, New York.

The Colorado and New York properties combined offer over 1700 slots, table games, a harness track, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, meeting-and-event space, dining, a sportsbook and a venue for live entertainment.

Saratoga Casino Holdings Chief Executive Officer Sam Gerrity said: "We are excited to add Magnolia Bluffs to our family and bring our experience in hospitality to Mississippi."

It was also revealed that Tim Morrissey was appointed to the position of Vice President and General Manager of Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel.

Morrissey boasts over a decade of experience in the gaming industry and has held several roles including senior management positions and various locations.

He joined Saratoga Casino Holdings as General Manager of Saratoga Casino Black Hawk in 2020. Before his time with SCH, Morrissey was the Senior Director of Operations for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe in Flandreau, South Dakota.

Gerrity added: "With Tim’s proven ability to have a positive and immediate impact on both financial results and company culture, we felt he was the natural fit to lead the Magnolia Bluffs team and bring the property into the SCH family."

Morrissey also commented: "Every member of the Magnolia Bluffs team has been extremely welcoming. I’m excited to continue the success of this property alongside the current team."

The Magnolia Bluffs Casino Hotel was first opened in 2012, located along the Mississippi River, and features over 450 slot machines, 14 table games, a sportsbook and several other amenities.

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