Ray H. Neilsen

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. develops, owns and operates casino entertainment facilities in local and regional markets. The company primarily offers slot plays, and a wide range of table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and poker in the majority of its markets. Its hotels offer upscale accommodations with tastefully appointed rooms offering appealing amenities. The company's signature dining concepts include steakhouses, elaborate buffets and casual dining restaurants, including sports bars. Its portfolio of casinos include Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles serving the St. Louis, Missouri; Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City serving the Kansas City; Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs serving Omaha and southwestern Iowa markets; Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk serving the Denver metropolitan area; Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg serving Jackson, Mississippi and Monroe, and Louisiana; Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago serving the Chicago; and The Jackpot Properties in Jackpot, Nevada. Ameristar Casinos was founded by Craig Hart Nielsen in 1954 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.