- New 1,000-space parking garage features VIP parking, valet parking and
direct access to the casino
- Market's largest live poker room opens
- Casino expansion adds more slots and table games
VICKSBURG, Miss., May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Convenient covered
parking ushering guests directly to the casino floor, more than 500 gaming
positions and the market's largest live poker room will open to guests at
Ameristar Casino Vicksburg on Friday, May 23 at 6 p.m. The much-anticipated
opening of the $100 million construction project will arrive just in time
for the Memorial Day Weekend.
"We are very excited that Ameristar Vicksburg's major expansion project
is opening," said John Boushy, Ameristar Chief Executive Officer and
President. "Our property now offers even more expanded entertainment
experiences for our guests and enhances our already commanding position in
Vicksburg."
With the new garage and the comfortable, contemporary casino expansion
now complete, additional amenities will open in July, including a new,
upscale Star Club lounge and two themed restaurants, Pearl's Oyster Bar,
featuring fresh seafood and Cajun cuisine, and DeliLUX, serving quick,
cook-to-order sandwiches and dinners. Later in 2008, the construction
project will culminate with the addition of retail space and a new
Starbucks coffeehouse.
This expansion is the latest in a series of renovations and
enhancements that have taken place over the past 14 years since Ameristar
Casino Vicksburg opened. Since its inception, Ameristar Vicksburg has been
a market leader, capturing the number one market share position in 2001 --
a position it continues to hold today.
"We are proud of the substantial investment we've made in our
community," said Adrian Caldwell, Ameristar Vicksburg General Manager. "And
we know that each dollar we spend enriches the experience for our guests by
providing more reasons for them to visit with us here in Vicksburg.
Ameristar offers unparalleled gaming opportunities, the best amenities and
service in the market and prides itself on being a good neighbor within the
community."
To celebrate the opening of the garage and casino expansion, a Corvette
Showcase and Crawfish Boil is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. In partnership with the Mississippi Corvette Club, the
Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club and the North Mississippi Corvette
Club, Ameristar will showcase a variety of new and classic Corvettes; this
event is free to the public. The Crawfish Boil will feature live
entertainment with the Patrick Smith Band and the cost is $15 per person
(must be 21 years or older to attend).
Forward-Looking Information
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generally can be identified by the context of the statement or the use of
forward-looking terminology, such as "believes," "estimates,"
"anticipates," "intends," "expects," "plans," "is confident that," "should"
or words of similar meaning, with reference to Ameristar or our management.
Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives,
strategies, financial results or position, operational expectations or
goals are forward-looking statements. It is possible that our expectations
may not be met due to various factors, many of which are beyond our
control, and we therefore cannot give any assurance that such expectations
will prove to be correct. For a discussion of relevant factors, risks and
uncertainties that could materially affect our future results, attention is
directed to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Item 7. Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and "Item
1A. Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2008.
About Ameristar Vicksburg
Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Ameristar Casinos, Inc, and is the long-time market share leader in the
city of Vicksburg. The casino extends over 65,000 square feet and provides
non-stop gaming excitement with the latest slot machine technology. Adding
to the property's total entertainment offerings are The Bottleneck Blues
Bar, with great live entertainment in a Delta-style blues club environment;
the Star Awards VIP players lounge; and high definition plasma screens for
special event viewing. The property also offers a 149-room deluxe hotel and
a variety of dining choices, including Bourbon's Restaurant and the
Heritage Buffet.
About Ameristar
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA) is a leading Las Vegas-based
gaming and entertainment company known for its premier properties
characterized by innovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors
and superior dining, lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar's focus
on the total entertainment experience and the highest quality guest service
has earned it a leading market share position in each of the markets in
which it operates. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a
public company since November 1993. The Company has a portfolio of eight
casinos in seven markets: Ameristar St. Charles (greater St. Louis);
Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs (Omaha, Nebraska and
southwestern Iowa); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson, Mississippi and Monroe,
Louisiana); Ameristar Black Hawk (Denver metropolitan area); Cactus Petes
and The Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada (Idaho and the Pacific Northwest); and
Resorts East Chicago (Chicagoland area), which was acquired Sept. 18, 2007.
Visit Ameristar Casinos' web site at http://www.ameristar.com (which
shall not
be deemed to be incorporated in or a part of this news release)
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