Ameristar is a well-established gaming and entertainment company that owns several casinos all around the country. Its casinos often include hotels, spas and entertainment venues. Restaurants and shops also exist within most of its properties. Ameristar's casinos offer gaming tournaments, promotions and live entertainment.
Ameristar was founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada and is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. Its first casino was The Horseshu Club, a slot machine based casino. The company expanded its Cactus Petes casino in 1991 with a $22 million renovation that added a hotel, restaurants and swimming pool. Today, the Las Vegas-based company provides gaming, entertainment, dining and lodging services at its eight nationwide casinos.
The company owns eight casinos in several markets. They are: Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles, Missouri, Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Omaha, Nebraska, Ameristar Casino Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk in Denver and Cactus Petes Resort Casino and The Horseshu Hotel & Casino in Jackpot, Nevada.
Ameristar makes efforts in generating economic development in the markets it serves. Employees are offered the opportunity to participate in volunteerism and contribute to charitable organizations that promote good citizenship. Ameristar focuses on building quality casinos and entertainment venues to attract visitors, boosting local tourism. Ameristar also commits itself to doing business with local and area vendors. The company supports its communities by working with various organizations and contributing to charitable causes. Ameristar donated more than $7 million in 2009 through its employee-driven Team Members program.
All of Ameristar's casinos offer a range of games, including slots, video poker and table games. Poker games offered at some of Ameristar's casinos include Texas Hold'Em, Spread Limit Texas Hold'Em and Colorado Style Texas Hold'Em. Other games include craps, roulette and hundreds of different slot games. Blackjack, Pai Go Poker and Caribbean Stud are also available at certain casinos. Every casino offers its own tournaments and promotions. Various Hold'Em Poker Tournaments are available throughout the year.
Ameristar promotes responsible gaming and provides support and resources to those with gambling problems. Ameristar casinos focus on delivering great entertainment to its guests, and gaming should be seen as such. The company spends significant amounts financial resources on researching and treating gambling addiction. Employees are trained to identify gambling problems and how to create awareness. Confidential counseling assistance is available to Ameristar's employees.
