Ameristar Vicksburg's Casino Expansion and Parking Garage Opens to Public for Memorial Day Weekend
Ameristar Vicksburg's Casino Expansion and Parking Garage Opens to Public for Memorial Day Weekend
- 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).
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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.
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