Silver Slipper Casino holds hiring occasion as Gulf Coast gaming income climbs

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX) — Crowds stuffed the Silver Slipper Casino Hotel Wednesday for on-the-spot interviews and hiring alternatives throughout a number of departments.

“In the casino industry, we always hire and we’re always looking for people,” stated Angi Truebner-Webb, Silver Slipper vp.

The hiring push comes as on line casino income continues climbing alongside the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The state gaming fee reviews Mississippi Coast casinos introduced in additional than $131.6 million in February.

Truebner-Webb stated when enterprise grows, so does the necessity for extra employees.

“April is kicking off strong when I get new customers into the building. I need employees to be here to take care of them,” Truebner-Webb stated.

Audrey Arruda-Bellucci got here hoping to land a serving job.

“I have a lot of serving experience, so I’m used to fast pace a lot of different settings,” Arruda-Bellucci stated.

The demand is reaching the on line casino’s provider, Pincher’s Seafood.

“It’s been such a success for us,” stated Casey Marquar, Pincher’s proprietor.

Pincher’s provides contemporary home seafood to the Silver Slipper. Marquar stated the partnership retains native employees employed and cash circulating in the neighborhood.

“It absolutely ties together. It keeps our local people working. It keeps the economy growing, and we were able to supply opportunities for jobs,” Marquar stated.

The Hancock County Chamber of Commerce stated casinos assist entice extra guests to the world, which suggests their affect spreads past the gaming ground.

“They are attracting visitors, and when we attract more visitors, we need to hire more jobs, and those people who are earning an income from casinos, are also able to fuel our economy through their own paychecks,” stated Tish Williams with the Hancock County chamber of commerce.

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