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Ameristar Casinos, Inc. was a casino operator based in Paradise, Nevada.^[4] It was acquired by Pinnacle Entertainment in 2013. The company had eight properties in seven markets.

History[edit]

The roots of Ameristar Casinos date to 1954 when 'Cactus Pete' Piersanti opened Cactus Petes Desert Lodge on U.S. Route 93 just south of the Idaho border in Elko County. The area would later become Jackpot, Nevada. In 1956, Piersanti and others incorporated the property as Cactus Petes, Inc.

The corporation took over management of the neighboring Horseshu Club in 1964. Cactus Petes came under the partial control of Ray Neilsen of Twin Falls, Idaho, in 1967. Neilsen's construction company had built many of the structures at Cactus Pete's. Neilsen's son, Craig, assumed control of day-to-day operations upon the elder Neilsen's death in 1971. Craig H. Neilsen became sole owner in 1984.

A November 1985 automobile accident left Craig H. Neilsen a quadriplegic, but he continued to lead the company and expanded it. Neilsen was named “Best Performing CEO” by the American Gaming Association in 2002, and was inducted into the organization’s “Hall of Fame” in 2005.^[5] Craig H. Neilsen remained chairman and CEO until his unexpected death on November 19, 2006.

Ray H. Neilsen succeeded his father, serving as co-chairman with John Boushy, who also was promoted from president to CEO at the time of Craig’s death.^[6] Boushy resigned in June 2008 and was succeeded by Gordon Kanofsky, who previously served as the company's executive vice president, and now holds the dual role of CEO and vice chairman. Ray H. was named chairman at the same time.^[7][8]

In August 2013, Pinnacle Entertainment bought Ameristar for $869 million plus $1.9 billion in assumed debt.^[9] The company had reportedly been 'on the sales block' since Craig Neilsen's death.^[10]

Expansion[edit]

In 1992 the company made its first investment outside of Jackpot by acquiring a Vicksburg, Mississippi, property known as Delta Pointe. This property was opened in 1994 as Ameristar Casino Vicksburg. The company subsequently constructed an adjoining hotel, and in 2008, completed a $100 million expansion of the facility.^[11] Ameristar opened the first of several riverboat casinos in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in 1996. In 1998, the company opened the Reserve Hotel Casino in Henderson, Nevada.^[12]

The company was renamed Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and went public in 1993, on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol 'ASCA.' Company headquarters was moved from Twin Falls to Las Vegas in 1996.

In 2000, Ameristar purchased properties in Kansas City, Missouri, and St. Charles, Missouri, from Station Casinos, Inc., and in 2001, sold The Reserve Hotel and Casino to Station Casinos, which renamed it Fiesta Henderson.^[13]

In 2004, Ameristar acquired the Mountain High Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. In 2006, the Ameristar brand debuted after an $80 million renovation and expansion project that included additional covered parking; and announced details of its planned 33-story hotel and spa. Ameristar officially opened its new Casino Resort Spa complex October 2009 to become the first destination resort casino in Colorado. The property's $230 million expansion included a 33-story luxury hotel and day spa, an enclosed rooftop swimming pool and 15,000 square feet (1,400 m²) of meeting and event space. The 33-story hotel featuring 536 rooms and 64 suites became the tallest structure between Salt Lake City, Utah and Denver.

Ameristar also completed the acquisition of the Resorts East Chicago casino in East Chicago, Indiana from Resorts International Holdings in 2007. It was rebranded Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago in June 2008. An outdoor summer concert series promoted the rebranding, and featured Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson and Reba McEntire.^[14]

In 2010, Ameristar announced plans to renovate all of Ameristar East Chicago's 280 superior guest rooms and 10 luxury suites; and to add 100 rooms and a fitness center to Ameristar Kansas City's existing luxury hotel. The addition will complement the property's existing 184 rooms and hotel lobby, which were extensively renovated in September 2006.

In Massachusetts, where casinos were legalized in November 2011,^[15] Ameristar applied for the one gaming license allotted to Western Massachusetts, proposing to build a $910-million hotel and casino.^[16] It acquired a 41-acre site in East Springfield, a former Westinghouse plant, for $16 million.^[17] In November 2012, however, Ameristar withdrew its proposal in the face of competing bids from MGM Resorts International and Penn National Gaming,^[18] saying that city officials were more likely to endorse a downtown casino.^[19]

In March 2012, Ameristar agreed to acquire Creative Casinos, developer of the proposed Mojito Pointe casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for $32.5 million.^[20] Ameristar planned to spend at least $500 million on the resort, and to open it in mid-2014.

Philanthropy[edit]

Following the death of Craig H. Neilsen, his estate endowed the foundation in his name. Ameristar regularly partners with the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to support the rehabilitation of individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries and disease. Ray H. Neilsen serves as Chairman, and Co-Trustee with Kanofsky.^[21] In addition, Ameristar was one of the first companies to help fund research at the Nevada Cancer Institute by making a $500,000 donation in 2004.

Ameristar also sponsors an active workplace giving campaign known as Ameristar Cares. In 2012, the company and its employees raised almost $7 million for charitable organizations.^[12]

Financial[edit]

Although the current economic recession has hurt the financial performance of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, Ameristar and other regional casino operators have fared better, as customers opt for gaming and entertainment destinations closer to home.^[22][23]

Ameristar's properties in Kansas City and St. Charles, Missouri, and Black Hawk, Colorado, benefitted from casino-related regulatory reform approved by voters in 2008-09. In Missouri, voters repealed the state’s loss limit, which had capped players’ purchases of table game chips and slot machine credits at $500 every two hours. In Black Hawk, voters approved a measure that increased betting limits and operating hours, and added the games of craps and roulette.^[23][24]

Casinos[edit]

Ameristar’s properties at the time it was acquired were:^[12]

• Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs — Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago — East Chicago, Indiana
• Ameristar Casino Vicksburg — Vicksburg, Mississippi
• Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City — Kansas City, Missouri
• Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk — Black Hawk, Colorado
• Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Lake Charles — Lake Charles, Louisiana (under construction)
• Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles — St. Charles, Missouri
• Cactus Petes Resort Casino — Jackpot, Nevada
• Horseshu Hotel and Casino — Jackpot, Nevada

References[edit]

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5. ^Hwang, Jeff (November 20, 2006). 'Ameristar CEO Craig Neilsen Passes Away'. The Motley Fool.
6. ^'John M. Boushy Elected to Ameristar Board'. www.casinocitytimes.com.
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9. ^Howard Stutz (August 14, 2013). 'Pinnacle Entertainment completes $2.8 billion buyout of Ameristar Casinos'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
10. ^Howard Stutz (December 21, 2012). 'Las Vegas-based Pinnacle Entertainment to acquire rival Ameristar Casinos for $869 million'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
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14. ^Potempaphilip.potempa@nwi.com, (219) 852-4327, Philip. 'Ameristar Hotel and Casino offers luxury getaway'. nwitimes.com.
15. ^Dan Ring (November 22, 2011). 'Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick signs bill to establish up to 3 casinos, 1 slot parlor'. The Republican. Springfield, MA. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
16. ^Thomas Grillo (October 23, 2012). 'Ameristar places bet on Springfield casino'. Boston Business Journal. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
17. ^Anthony Fay (January 25, 2012). 'Casino co. closes on purchase of Spfld site'. WWLP-TV. Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
18. ^Mark Arsenault (November 30, 2012). 'Ameristar drops Springfield casino effort'. Boston Globe. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
19. ^Dan Ring (December 4, 2012). 'Ameristar Casinos says Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno made false accusation about company'. The Republican. Springfield, MA. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
20. ^Howard Stutz (14 March 2012). 'Ameristar Casinos acquires hotel-casino project in Lake Charles, La'. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
21. ^'Home'. Craig H. Neilsen Foundation.
22. ^Seetharaman, Deepa (2009-04-24). 'UPDATE 2-Pinnacle Entertainment posts profit on cost cuts'. Reuters.
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24. ^'Stock of Ameristar Casinos climbs after thumbs-up from voters'. Denver Post. 2008-11-06.

External links[edit]

As you fill out an Ameristar Casino application, you’re aiming to join a family that is more than seven thousand strong. The company is spread across several states and aims to bring gaming closer to home. Links to apply for jobs at Ameristar Casino are at the bottom of the page.

Ameristar Casino can be traced back to 1954 when “Cactus Pete” Piersanti opened a lodge just south of the Idaho border. In 1956, it became Cactus Pete Inc. and took over a neighboring club in 1964. However, in 1967, Ray Neilson partially took over the company after building several structures at Cactus Pete’s. In 1984, sole ownership was passed onto Neilson’s son, Craig, who ran the company even though he became a quadriplegic after a car accident. After Craig’s death in 2006, his son, Ray, ran the company with various CEOs until August 2013, when Pinnacle Entertainment bought Ameristar Casino.

Before the acquisition, Ameristar Casino spent time and money to grow, starting a rapid enlargement in 1992, buying their first casino outside of Nevada in Missouri. At which point, the name was changed from Cactus Pete to Ameristar Casino. In the 2000s, the company kept expanding buying properties in Missouri, Colorado, and Indiana.

Ameristar Casino values customers and guests having great experiences in their casinos and hotels. They also want those with Ameristar Casino careers to feel as though they’re safe coming to work every day. By encouraging staff members to give customers the best customer service that they can, they hope to have a positive environment for everybody in the resort.

Ameristar Casino Careers

There are several Ameristar Casino jobs online that are scattered across the country in several different departments. Many positions require you interact with guests on a regular basis, making sure that you give the customer the best experience that you can. If you’re working behind the scenes, you’re still striving to give the guests the best experience that you can by supporting fellow staff members.

How old do you have to be to work at Ameristar Casino? Age requirements vary by age, for some jobs you must be over twenty-one. Make sure that you read all job requirements closely as you fill out your Ameristar Casino application as some positions need you to have experience in certain areas or to have certifications.

Those with Ameristar Casino jobs will get benefits through Pinnacle entertainment. They include a 401K, health and dental insurance, and paid time off. There’s also life, accidental death, and accidental dismemberment insurance. All benefits depend on what your employment status is, where you’re located, and how long you’ve served with the company.

As all of Ameristar Casinos are attached to a hotel, the casinos are open all day and all night in order to attract all customers. Different parts of the hotels will have limited hours, which will be made clear at each hotel. Generally, actual restaurants and spas will have limited hours to allow staff to go home and rest between shifts as it is the same staff working day after day.

Ameristar Casino Job Descriptions

Valet Attendant – Having a positive attitude and friendly demeanor is key as you welcome guests into the hotel. You will wear a uniform and maintain a strict confidence of guests and company policies and information while responding to reasonable guest requests and connect them to the proper person if you cannot help them. Compensation is around minimum wage.

Steward – By helping to maintain a clean kitchen, you’ll ensure that the area meets all company and federal standards for cleanliness. As you clean dishes and various areas of the kitchens, you’ll help the chefs and fellow staff members keep to the high standards of the restaurants. Compensation is around minimum wage.

Housekeeping Room Attendant – Keeping rooms clean is what this job is all about. By ensuring the cleanest of rooms, you’ll maintain the hotel’s high standards that the company strives to keep. Compensation is around minimum wage.

EVS Attendant – You’ll work on a smoky casino floor to keep it clean for patrons as they play their games. Cleaning ash trays, cups, and trash in a positive and friendly manner are major parts of this job. Compensation is around minimum wage.

Beverage Server – The main part of this job is serving drinks to patrons as they play their games in a friendly and positive attitude. When you’re not serving drinks, you will help maintain the cleanliness of the area to keep up with the positive impression that Ameristar Casino aims to hold up. Compensation is lower than minimum wage as your income will be supplemented by tips.

Ameristar Casino Interview Questions

Here are some questions you may be asked during the interview process:

Why do you want to work at Ameristar Casino? As this is an extremely common interview question, you should be prepared for it. Talk about what drew you to the company, whether it was the company culture or benefits, and why it’s your first choice.

What experience do you have? Highlight any relevant experience that you have. Some jobs don’t require experience, so instead, talk about what you can bring to the job and to the company instead. Make sure to have examples that show why you’re a great fit for the company.

Where do you see yourself in the next few years? Your interviewer wants to know if you’ll be with the company, so be realistic in your career expectations. Make sure that your interviewer knows that you’re willing to take on extra challenges and responsibilities in order to move up in the company.

This question may be posed to you in the form of a hypothetical situation: How would you deal with an upset or drunk customer? Explain exactly what you would do and why. Be specific in your actions and be practical in how you would deal with them.

How would you explain to a customer that you cannot fulfill an unreasonable request? Be honest and realistic in what you think an unreasonable request is. Then explain how you would tell a customer that you cannot do what they’re asking and why, being as straightforward as you can.

Advice for the Application Process

How to apply for Ameristar Casino online: follow the first link, where you can search all of the open jobs. Make sure to carefully read the location and whether the position is full or part time before starting to fill out your Ameristar Casino application. Follow the instructions to register and fill out an application. There is no printable application for Ameristar Casino.

Before your interview, do research on the company and the industry. Have a list of prepared questions to bring with you to your interview even though several of your questions will probably be answered. This seems excessive for an entry level job, but it will place you ahead of the other candidates.

Have a positive and respectful attitude on the day of your interview, it will show that you’re already geared towards working for Ameristar Casino. As the interview will be formal, dress appropriately, in business casual, at the very least. If you’re going for a more managerial position, wear a suit to your interview.

Show gratitude at the opportunity to interview with the company and enquire about the best way to check on your hiring status. Few applicants will learn whether or not they got the job that they applied for during their interview as the company will want to screen all candidates before making a final decision.
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