Paragon Casino Resort Boosts Wages for Associates
The pay increase is especially significant as Paragon Casino Resort is one of the largest employers in Avoyelles Parish.
Marksville, La. – (January 8, 2023)
Paragon Casino Resort and General Manager Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr. are proud to announce pay raises have been approved for associates across the property.
The property-wide rise in wages is an important part of ongoing efforts to put Paragon associates first and provide them with a livable wage in today’s economy. All non-tip positions will be raised from $8.50 an hour to $11.00 an hour—well above Louisiana’s minimum wage of $7.25 an hour. All positions that receive tips will be boosted by $0.75 an hour. All other non-tip hourly positions will receive rate adjustments of 5% while salaried positions will receive a 3% adjustment.
“We hear it day after day—our visitors love our associates because they put Paragon Casino Resort and its guests first,” said Paragon Casino Resort General Manager Marshall Ray Sampson, Sr. “We want our associates to know just how much we appreciate them, and that all their hard work does not go unnoticed. Paragon hopes this pay increase will show our appreciation and give our associates a well-deserved financial boost.”
Currently, Paragon Casino Resort is hiring for several positions including, but not limited to: bartenders, security guards, plumbers, electricians, bellhops, cage cashiers, slot floor persons, dealers, hotel room attendants, risk manager, training manager and senior VIP services supervisor. Paragon Casino Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for people with a variety of different educational backgrounds and experience levels in both full-time and part-time positions while providing competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) and life insurance.
For a complete list of open positions and their job responsibilities, you can visit Paragon Casino Resort’s website by clicking here.
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About Paragon Casino Resort
Since opening its doors in 1994, Paragon Casino Resort has strived to become one of the top gaming destinations in Louisiana. The property features an impressive lineup of amenities and attractions, including over 1,000 slot machines and over 30 tables, including live poker and sports betting; three hotel towers with more than 500 well-appointed rooms; full-service spa and salon; Topgolf Swing Suite game simulators; 18-hole championship golf course with a pro shop and restaurant; indoor tropical pool & two outdoor pools; a bayou-themed atrium featuring a live alligator habitat; a three-screen movie theater; several bars & restaurants, including a steakhouse and a buffet; full-service RV resort & cabins; Cyber Quest arcade & Kids Quest supervised play center; and over 75,000 square feet of meeting space, including an expansive showroom for concerts and conventions.
To learn more, visit www.paragoncasinoresort.com or call 800-946-1946.
About the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana
The Tunica-Biloxi people first appeared in the Mississippi Valley. In the late 1700s, they settled near Marksville, where they were skilled traders and entrepreneurs. Today, the Tribe has more than 1,200 members throughout the United States, primarily in Louisiana, Texas and Illinois. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe received federal recognition in 1981 for its reservation within the boundaries of Louisiana. The tribe owns and operates the Paragon Casino Resort, the largest employer in Central Louisiana. Through its compact, negotiated by the late Tribal Chairman Earl J. Barbry Sr. and the State of Louisiana, the Tribe has assisted local governments in the area with its quarterly distribution of funds, totaling more than $40 million over two decades. For more information about the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana, visit www.tunicabiloxi.org and “like” us on Facebook.
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