Casinos Name New Senior
Regional Director of Food and Beverage
NICHOLS & VERNON, NY – Mr. Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga Downs Casino Resort and
Vernon Downs Casino Hotel, is thrilled to announce another impressive addition
to the leadership team of both establishments. Andrew Hamilton has been named
Senior Regional Director of Food and Beverage for the thriving Nichols and
Vernon destinations.
A veteran of the
food and beverage industry, Mr. Hamilton has had a passion for culinary arts
since a young age. The Philadelphia Enquirer dubbed him as an “upcoming chef”
at the age of 23. Today, he brings with him more than 40 years of experience, 24
years of which he spent with Hyatt Hotels and Hyatt Gaming. There, he worked at
14 properties in various leadership roles, ranging from Executive Chef to
Assistant General Manager. He opened 12 properties with Hyatt Hotels including
the Lone Eagle Grille in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and the Black Hawk casino in Black
Hawk, Colorado. Mr. Hamilton also spent time as Vice President of Food and
Beverage for Jack Binion at the Horseshoe casino in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Most recently, Mr. Hamilton served as the Food and Beverage Director in
Rochester, Washington, where he completed a $45 million renovation for the
Washington Chehalis Tribe.
“At Tioga Downs
and Vernon Downs, people come for the top-tier gaming and entertainment, but
they stay, and return, for the full experience,” Jeff Gural, owner of Tioga
Downs, said. “Our fantastic food and beverage programs are the centerpiece of
that experience, and we have full confidence that Mr. Hamilton’s direction will
enhance every aspect of dining in both Nichols and Vernon.”
With the
introduction of exciting amenities, like P. J. Clarke’s restaurant, Tioga Downs
has truly transformed into a full-service destination resort. Mr. Hamilton, a
native of Laconia, New Hampshire, is pleased that his new position has brought
him back to the northeast, and is looking forward to launching the food and
beverage programs at both Tioga and Vernon Downs to new heights.
About Tioga Downs:
Tioga Downs, which opened in
2006, offers live harness racing, casino gaming and live entertainment. Jeff Gural owns Tioga Downs in Nichols, New
York as well as Vernon Downs in Vernon, New York. Since opening the new casino in December
2016, Tioga Downs has expanded its gaming offerings to include 944 slot
machines, 32 table games and a luxurious 12-table poker room, which is now
affiliated with the World Series of Poker.
The new Tioga Downs Hotel, which spans six stories and boasts 161 rooms,
an events center and many other exciting amenities, officially opened in
December 2017. Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have created more than 1,000
family-sustaining jobs and donated millions to nonprofit organizations. For
more information on Tioga Downs, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.
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