Willits succeeds Meyer, a 30-year casino industry veteran who held theSenior Vice President and General Manager role since 2006 after being promotedthrough a number of management roles at the property. 'Teresa led AmeristarCouncil Bluffs' success with her strong business sense, attention to detailand commitment to accountability,' Shriver said. 'Everyone at Ameristar hasgreat appreciation for Teresa's candor, energy, enthusiasm and passion for ajob well done. She will be missed.'

About Ameristar

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming andentertainment company known for its premier properties characterized byinnovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors and superior dining,lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar's focus on the totalentertainment experience and the highest quality guest service has earned itleading market share positions in the markets in which it operates. Founded in1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a public company since November1993. The Company has a portfolio of eight casinos in seven markets: AmeristarSt. Charles (greater St. Louis); Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar CouncilBluffs (Omaha, Nebraska and southwestern Iowa); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson,Mississippi and Monroe, Louisiana); Ameristar Black Hawk (Denver metropolitanarea); Cactus Petes and The Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada (Idaho and the PacificNorthwest); and Resorts East Chicago (Chicagoland area), which was acquired onSept. 18, 2007.

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Forward-Looking Information

This release contains certain forward-looking information that generallycan be identified by the context of the statement or the use offorward-looking terminology, such as 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'anticipates,''intends,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'is confident that,' 'should' or words ofsimilar meaning, with reference to Ameristar or our management. Similarly,statements that describe our future plans, objectives, strategies, financialresults or position, operational expectations or goals are forward-lookingstatements. It is possible that our expectations may not be met due to variousfactors, many of which are beyond our control, and we therefore cannot giveany assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. For adiscussion of relevant factors, risks and uncertainties that could materiallyaffect our future results, attention is directed to 'Item 1A. Risk Factors'and 'Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition andResults of Operations' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year endedDecember 31, 2007 and 'Item 1A. Risk Factors' in our Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

SOURCE Ameristar Casinos, Inc.