Stocks Tumble On Grim Economic Forecast Jun 24, 2009
Ameristar Casinos Inc ... On the upside, Ameristar Casinos () gapped up and gained 3% on an upgrade. (Investors Business Daily)
Indexes Rise In Choppy Session Jun 4, 2009
Ameristar Casinos Inc ... Ameristar Casinos () ran 7% in heavy trading, closing just shy of its May 7 peak. (Investors Business Daily)
Ameristar to raise $500 million May 9, 2009
Chief Executive and Vice Chairman Gordon Kanofsky leads Ameristar Casinos Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA). Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Stocks Retreat; Nasdaq Holds 200-Day Line May 7, 2009
Ameristar Casinos Inc. Bank Of America Corp. (Investors Business Daily)
Ameristar profit up, revenue down Apr 30, 2009
Ameristar Casino St. Charles is a subsidiary of Ameristar Casinos Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA), which is led by Chief Executive and Vice Chairman Gordon Kanofsky. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Revenues and patrons up at Missouri casinos Mar 11, 2009
"It's the combination of a lot of things," said Troy Stremming, a vice president with Ameristar Casinos Inc., a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company. "We don't rely on travel the way Las Vegas and Atlantic City do. There's removal of the loss limits, and people staying closer to home and not traveling long distances."The combination of all of them certainly is making the casino operators in the Midwest part of the country more attractive," he said.Nevada casinos had their... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Pinnacle Entertainment Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results Mar 7, 2009
2 million shares of common stock that the Company owns in Ameristar Casinos, Inc., a competitor, was "other-than-temporarily" impaired and recorded an additional $6. 4 million impairment charge in the 2008 fourth quarter. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Responsible Gaming Gets Platinum Status in Gaming Standards Association Feb 12, 2009
Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd.; Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission; American Gaming Systems; Ameristar Casinos, Inc.; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Atlantic Lottery Corporation; Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH; Belatra Co., Ltd.; BMM Compliance; British Columbia Lottery Corporation; CashCode Company Inc.; Casino Technology; Codere, S.A.; DigiTech Systems Co., Ltd.; Elixir Group, Ltd.; Euro Games Technology; F2 Systems, Inc.; Foxwoods Resort Casino;... (PR Newswire)
New Hotels Open at Lumiere Place Mar 3, 2008
" Plans call for Chartres Lodging to spend more than $238 million to renovate, rebrand and reposition the five properties over the next 18 months, including the Adam's Mark St. Louis. A planned $63-million renovation will reposition the 910-room property into the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, the second Hyatt Regency hotel in the market. Hyatt assumes management of the property now as an Adam's Mark until the rebranding in Spring 2008. Ameristar Casinos Opens St. Charles Hotel ST. LOUIS... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Competition leads Ameristar to cancel casino expansion Feb 25, 2008
Ameristar Casinos (Nasdaq: ASCA) took a $4. 5 million impairment charge in the fourth quarter for costs related to planning the expansion, Lynn said. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Ameristar opens new St. Charles hotel Jan 29, 2008
Las Vegas-based Ameristar Casinos Inc. (NASDAQ:ASCA) has a portfolio of eight casinos in seven markets, including Ameristar St. Charles; Ameristar Kansas City; and the recently acquired Resorts East Chicago. Related Industry News. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
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Ameristar Casinos is a Motley Fool Hidden Gems recommendation. The Fool's disclosure policy also awaits a Chinese counterpart. (MSNBC -- Business)
No Room at the Inn Dec 19, 2007
As the battle for St. Louis heats up, the opening for the main component of the $265 million expansion project at Ameristar Casinos' (Nasdaq: ASCA) St. Charles property has been delayed. On Friday evening, Ameristar announced that the opening of the 400-room all-suite hotel and spa -- originally scheduled for this month -- would be delayed in its entirety into next year. (MSNBC -- Business)
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Ameristar's St. Charles hotel opening delayed - St. Louis Business Journal. Members: Not Registered. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Ameristar Casino St. Charles Hotel and Spa Opening Delayed; Previously Slated for Year's End Dec 16, 2007
Ameristar Casinos logo ... Remainder of Missouri Project is on Schedule LAS VEGAS, Dec. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today announced a delay in the planned opening of its new luxury hotel and spa in St. Charles, Mo ... About Ameristar Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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... (PR Newswire)
Ameristar Workplace Giving Campaign Yields Over $3 Million for Local Communities Nov 22, 2007
Ameristar Casinos logo ... - Astounding 85 Percent Workplace Giving Rate - Contributions Up 23 Percent This Year - Ameristar Council Bluffs, Iowa Receives Special Award LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a remarkable demonstration of philanthropic generosity, Team Members from Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) nationwide, with company and foundation matches, will contribute more than $3 million to local Ameristar communities through Ameristar's 2007 Workplace Giving Campaign ...... (PR Newswire)
Ameristar Reports Third Quarter Results Nov 6, 2007
Source: Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 ... Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Gaming Standards Association Reinforces International Message at SAGSE Trade Show Sep 15, 2007
Other members include: 3M Touch Systems (MMM); Ainsworth Game Technology, Ltd.; AGMMA - Australasian Gaming Machine Manufacturers Association; Alliance Gaming Services; American Gaming Systems; Ameristar Casinos, Inc.; Aruze Gaming America, Inc.; Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH; Belatra Co., Ltd.; BMM North America; Bounty Limited; British Columbia Lottery Corporation; CashCode Company Inc.; Casino Technology; Cyberview Technology (CYBS); DigiDeal Corp.; Digital Dynamics Software, Inc.; DigiTech... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ameristar Casinos Declares Cash Dividend Aug 16, 2007
Source: Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0 ... Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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Jeff Farrell said he first learned of TGraphics back in 1994, when he was creative director for Ameristar Casinos, based in Twin Falls at that time. Graphics is the type of resource you would normally expect to find in a larger metropolitan market like Salt Lake City or Seattle, he said. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Romney Worth As Much As $250 Million... Aug 14, 2007
Among them were investments in gaming companies, including Ameristar Casinos and Harrahs Entertainment. Romney has been eager to present himself as the most socially conservative candidate in the field, decrying what he has said is the debasement of the culture. (The Drudge Report)
Ameristar Casinos Announces Record Second Quarter Results; Preparing for Near-Term Growth Through East Chicago Integration and St. Charles and Vicksburg Expansions Aug 2, 2007
Source: Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) today announced second quarter results that set records for net revenues, operating income and EBITDA(1) ... Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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Ameristar Casinos Inc.'s () s 00000CC2 econd-quarter earnings fell 4. 2 percent, due to a charge of $2. (Fox News)
Ameristar Casinos Announces Time Change for Earnings Release Conference Call Aug 1, 2007
Source: Ameristar Casinos, Inc. ... LAS VEGAS, July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that, due to scheduling conflicts with sector peers, it has changed the time for the release of its second quarter earnings report ... Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ameristar Casino St. Charles 'Tops Off' New Hotel, Spa and Pool Facility With a Las Vegas Style Party Jul 9, 2007
Our guests have come to expect the highest quality facilities and outstanding service from Ameristar, and we intend to surpass their expectations once again," said Boushy. After signing the steel beam, St. Charles Mayor Patti York told St. Louis Front Page that Ameristar Casinos had followed through on everything they promised. "We asked for quality and first class. It had to be the biggest and the best," said Mayor York. "If we were going to do this, it had to have the quality, otherwise, it... (Saint Louis Front Page)
Success, suits mark developer's past Jul 9, 2007
Success, lawsuits mark developer's past. Rebeil plans condo-hotel in downtown San Diego. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Topping Off ceremony Jun 30, 2007
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Penn National to be acquired in $6.1 billion deal Jun 16, 2007
Casino operators Boyd Gaming Corp. and Ameristar Casinos Inc. trade at multiples around 25 times projected earnings. At this multiple I don't expect to see another buyer, said Jefferies & Co. analyst Larry Klatzkin. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Penn Gaming Hits Buyout Jackpot Jun 16, 2007
20; and Ameristar Casinos Inc. (ASCA) is up $2. 59, or 8%, to $34. (SmartMoney)
Penn National Gaming agrees to buyout Jun 16, 2007
"Clearly, this should have positive implications for the valuations of other casino operators." Shares of Ameristar Casinos Inc. ( : ASCA, , , Last ... Ameristar Casinos Inc (). (MarketWatch)
Ameristar Casinos Receives Approval for Major Casino Expansion in Council Bluffs Jun 8, 2007
Project Underscores Commitment to provide best facilities and highest quality guest experience LAS VEGAS, June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: ASCA) has received approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to move forward with the previously announced expansion project at the Company's Council Bluffs property pending further governmental and regulatory approvals ... About Ameristar Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and... (PR Newswire)
Ameristar Casinos proposes $100 million expansion in Iowa Jun 2, 2007
Sioux City Journal: Ameristar Casinos proposes 100 million expansion in Iowa ... Ameristar Casinos proposes 100 million expansion in Iowa ... LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Casino operator Ameristar Casinos Inc. on Friday proposed an approximately 100 million expansion for its Council Bluffs, Iowa, property. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Non-casino firm seen as Trump buyer May 19, 2007
and Ameristar Casinos Inc. of Las Vegas. A spokesman for Penn National said yesterday that the company had no comment regarding Trump Entertainment. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Mom perseveres May 13, 2007
A few years ago, she became the corporate risk manager for Ameristar Casinos, an important and well-paying job with the corporation. She considered what would happen if she wanted to move up further, only to be held back by her lack of a college degree. (The Clarion-Ledger)
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Ameristar Casinos Inc.'s () first-quarter earnings jumped, boosted by its acquisition of the Black Hawk property and better margins. The first quarter of 2006 also included a charge on the early retirement of debt that cut earnings by $17. (Fox News)
Ameristar closer to acquiring Resorts East Apr 25, 2007
Wednesday 25 April, 2007. Due diligence is an investigation of the condition of the company that is to be purchased. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Tax break package days away as 'coffee' season ends Apr 23, 2007
This means that Harrah's and Ameristar casinos in Council Bluffs could expand on land if they so chose, Struyk said. SW Iowa News 2007. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
General manager at Tropicana quits post Apr 14, 2007
Johnson had previously worked for Harrah's Las Vegas, Mirage Resorts, Black Hawk Gaming and Development Co., and Ameristar Casinos before joining Columbia Sussex. "We have a high degree of respect for him or we wouldn't have brought him there in the first place," FitzPatrick said. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Kansas governor approves gambling; challenges loom Apr 13, 2007
Company's such as Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment, Ameristar Casinos, Isle of Capri and Penn National Gaming operate in the Missouri city's market ... Ameristar Casinos spokeswoman Karen Lynn said the company has made a commitment to growth initiatives, but does not comment on specific gaming jurisdictions. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Ameristar's purchase scrutinized Apr 10, 2007
A $675 million deal by Ameristar Casinos to purchase a riverboat casino about 25 miles from downtown Chicago matched the prediction made last winter by new Chief Executive Officer John Boushy. Some gaming analysts, however, are wondering if Ameristar is paying too much for the property owned by Resorts International and located in East Chicago, Ind. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Business Briefs Apr 8, 2007
Ameristar Casinos herald promotions. LAS VEGAS - Ameristar Casinos, Inc, has announced that Ray H. Neilsen has been promoted to corporate senior vice president ... Ameristar Casinos Inc. has announced the promotion of Paul Eagleton to senior vice president of marketing. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
East Chicago casino getting new owner Apr 5, 2007
Las Vegas-based Ameristar Casinos Inc., saying it wants to participate in the currently "underserved" Chicago-area gambling market, said Wednesday it has agreed to pay $675 million to acquire the Resorts East Chicago casino in East Chicago, Ind. Ameristar said it expects to close its agreement with Resorts International Holdings LLC--an affiliate of the closely held real estate-oriented investment group Colony Capital--sometime in the fourth quarter. (Chicago Tribune)
The ultimate art project Apr 4, 2007
Pitliangas, an artist and interior designer whose clients include Kennedy Space Center, Ameristar Casinos, Adam's Mark hotels and Rice University, has spent more than $1. 5 million and the majority of the past three years transforming two 80-year-old buildings on Olive Street downtown into two of the city's hottest meeting and event venues. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Update -- No Deal For Ameristar? Apr 2, 2007
Shares of Ameristar Casinos fell 2% by the closing bell on Friday, after Prudential Equity Group downgraded the Las Vegas, Nev. -based casino operator to "underweight" from "neutral weight," saying that the company is not likely to go up for sale. (Forbes -- Markets)
GAMBLING BEYOND NEVADA: Manufacturers keeping eyes fixed on Kansas Mar 30, 2007
Las Vegas Review-Journal. Proposed Sunflower State casinos could offer lucrative new market. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
Racing to the fast lane Mar 30, 2007
He estimates that stock in gaming companies with the greatest Kansas City marketplace exposure will take price hits, with the early losers likely to be Ameristar Casinos Inc. and Penn National Gaming, whose holdings include the Argosy Riverside Casino and Hotel. Go to KansasCity. (Kansas City Star)
Trump Entertainment Resorts hires Merrill Lynch Mar 12, 2007
"The answer is that virtually all casino companies, in this environment, can be had. "We believe Trump asked an investment bank to value the properties over the summer when speculation surfaced about a potential joint venture with Steve Wynn," he wrote. Wynn has repeatedly declined comment about a potential deal with Trump. Trump Entertainment opened Monday at 18.44, up 25 cents. On Friday, Trump shares rose nearly 8 percent on speculation that the casinos are up for sale. As part of a 2004... (Newsday -- State)
Trump's casino company evaluates "strategic corporate options" Mar 12, 2007
Prudential Equity Group analyst Joel Simkins said in a client note on Friday that Trump Entertainment could make a good fit for Ameristar Casinos , Pinnacle Entertainment , Penn National Gaming or a private buyer. He sees Trump Entertainment having a difficult time in 2007 and 2008 due to new Pennsylvania slot parlors, Atlantic City smoking restrictions and a failed bid for a Philadelphia slot license. (USA Today -- Money)
Campus Chronicles: Week's wildest tales Mar 1, 2007
According to a spokesman for Ameristar Casinos, "it's a win-win" for students and casinos--unless of course the students step foot inside the casinos, in which case it's a lose-lose-lose. 1 of 2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Regulators recommend land swap Feb 8, 2007
8 percent of the shares of Ameristar Casinos. Under terms of the will, Neilsen's shares in the company in eight or nine years will be transferred to his private foundation. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
LEADERS: Carrying on a legacy Jan 1, 2007
John Boushy, above, became chief executive officer of Ameristar Casinos when the company's founder, Craig Neilsen, died in November ... John Boushy joined Ameristar Casinos in August with the idea of learning a new side of the casino industry ... The sudden death of Ameristar Casinos founder, chairman and majority stockholder Craig Neilsen on Nov. 19, however, changed Boushy's role. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Business)
