General Manager - Off-Track Betting Operations

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots is seeking a General Manager for Off-Track Betting Operations in New Orleans. You will oversee all OTB parlors in Louisiana, drive revenue growth, optimize costs, and ensure exceptional guest service and operational consistency.

Lead a team of parlor managers, collaborate with Compliance, Marketing, and Finance, and coordinate with leadership to implement standardized policies and CDI directives. Onsite travel across sites is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in gaming, hospitality, or related industries.
• Prior experience as a Casino General Manager, Property General Manager, VP of Operations, or similar senior role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain racing/gaming licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily OTB operations and financial performance across Louisiana locations.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue and optimize expenses.
• Establish and monitor standardized operating policies and CDI directives.
• Collaborate with Technical, Maintenance, IT, and warehouse teams for efficient operations.
• Oversee cage operations, cashiering, and gaming transaction integrity.
• Partner with Compliance on AML investigations, reporting, and training.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, performance reviews, and employee development.
• Coordinate capital planning and budgeting with Finance; manage P&L reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and guest experience across all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Vendor management

Guest service excellence

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration or related

MBA preferred

Job description

Title: General Manager - Off-Track Betting Operations

Requisition ID#: 5059

Location: New Orleans, LA, US, 70119

Property: Fair Grounds Race Course

• Slots
• OTB & Casinos

Pay Range

America’s second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

Job Summary

The General Manager, OTB Operations administers, directs, and coordinates the business plan and day-to-day operations of all off-track betting (OTB) parlors in Louisiana owned by Fair Grounds Racecourse & Slots, personally or through subordinate managers. This role is field based, with a primary focus on driving revenue growth, optimizing the cost structure of the OTB network, and improving guest service and operational consistency across all locations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operations & Strategy

• Direct and oversee daily operations, business planning, and financial performance of all Fair Grounds OTB locations through parlor managers.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue, improve operational efficiency, and optimize expenses.
• Establish, implement, and monitor standardized operating policies, procedures, and CDI directives.
• Partner with Technical, Maintenance, IT, and warehouse teams to ensure efficient operations, gaming system performance, and timely issue resolution.
• Oversee food & beverage operations, including inventory, MICROS, vendor management, and kitchen operations.
• Coordinate communication between OTB locations and Fair Grounds leadership through regular meetings and operational updates.

Gaming, Cage & Cash Operations

• Oversee cage operations, vault controls, cashiering, variances, drops, deposits, Player’s Bank, Everi, TwinSpires Club, DRF sales, VP rakes, fills, and IRS payouts.
• Review cashier reconciliations, end-of-day reports, and gaming transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Resolve customer disputes, cashiering issues, and gaming equipment concerns.
• Partner with Compliance on AML investigations, reporting, and training.

Leadership & Human Resources

• Partner with HR on recruitment, performance management, coaching, corrective action, investigations, employee relations, FMLA, leaves of absence, and workers’ compensation.
• Recruit, train, develop, mentor, and evaluate OTB management while conducting performance reviews and goal setting.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, management meetings, recognition programs, and responsible gaming awareness.

Marketing & Finance

• Collaborate with Marketing to execute promotions, VIP programs, events, drawings, and monthly marketing initiatives.
• Partner with Finance on budgets, capital planning, P&L reviews, expense management, Ariba processing, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement capital improvement plans, including gaming equipment and facility investments.

Security, Safety & Risk Management

• Partner with Security, Surveillance, Compliance, and local law enforcement to ensure guest safety, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee investigations, accident reporting, safety inspections, AED maintenance, and litigation support.
• Ensure locations remain clean, safe, and operational through effective facilities management and vendor oversight.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with all gaming, safety, licensing, and regulatory requirements, including AML, LSRC, LGCB, LSP, ATC, Health Department, and fire inspections.
• Maintain compliance documentation, audit records, permits, and serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.

Community & Special Projects

• Represent Fair Grounds at community events, VIP functions, tours, and major race days.

Required Skills And Abilities

Perform additional leadership responsibilities and special projects as assigned

• Competent understanding of gaming regulations, compliance requirements, internal controls, and risk management practices.
• Advanced financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis skills.
• Proven ability to interpret operational and financial data and translate insights into actionable business strategies and operational improvements.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, team building, and talent development skills.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational development, and change management capabilities.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to guest service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Substantial marketing acumen and ability to apply knowledge to gaming operations.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring reports are accurate, complete, and deadline driven.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all racing and/or gaming licenses as required in applicable jurisdiction(s).
• Must successfully pass all required background investigations and licensing requirements.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field (MBA level preferred).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in gaming, hospitality, or related industries.
• Prior experience as a Casino General Manager, Property General Manager, Vice President of Operations, or equivalent senior leadership role required.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale gaming and hospitality operations with responsibility for financial performance, regulatory compliance, team member engagement, and guest satisfaction.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Position entails extended periods of sitting and standing.
• While performing the duties of this job, may frequently use hands to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• May be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment may vary in levels of crowds, flashing lights, and may include exposure to smoke in various areas of the properties.
• Role is onsite unless on business travel.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

Nearest Major Market

New Orleans