His belly may have earned him his doughy moniker

(NASDAQ: ASCA).Stremming represents the Company among governmental, regulatory andcommunity affairs constituencies in the seven markets across six states inwhich it operates. In addition, Stremming played a pivotal role incampaigns that led to the November 2008 passage of two gaming-relatedballot inititiaves, Proposition A in Missouri and Amendment 50 inColorado. These measures provide significant growth opportunities toAmeristar's properties in St. Charles, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., and BlackHawk, Colo."Troy has worked zealously to represent Ameristar among a variety ofinfluential stakeholders, including gaming regulators, governmentalofficials and community organizations," said Chief Executive Officer andVice Chairman Gordon Kanofsky. "We're very fortunate to have Troydirecting this critically important area of responsibility for ourCompany, and with this well-deserved promotion he will become an evenmore important contributor to Ameristar's success as a member of oursenior leadership team."Stremming also has played a leadership role in several organizations thathave worked to expand opportunities within the gaming industry forminorities and women, both as employees and as suppliers and vendors.Stremming, 41, joined Ameristar in December 2000 as Vice President ofGovernmental Affairs from his previous position as General Counsel forStation Casinos' Midwest Operations, a move that corresponded withAmeristar's acquisition of Station's two properties in Missouri.Since that time, Ameristar has expanded its operations to include theadditional jurisdictions of Colorado and Indiana, through acquisitions ofproperties in Black Hawk, Colo. and East Chicago, Ind., which have sincebeen upgraded and rebranded under the Ameristar name.

Stremming developedeffective governmental affairs programs in those states and expanded uponAmeristar's programs in Missouri, Mississippi, Iowa and Nevada. He and histeam also monitor and represent the Company's interests with governmental,regulatory and community affairs constituencies in neighboring states,notably Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska and Idaho. "Together, we've accomplished a great dealto help ensure the success of the Company, and I look forward to thechallenges and opportunities to come."In addition to his Ameristar responsibilities, Stremming currently servesas Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Urban League of GreaterKansas City; on the American Gaming Association's Task Forces on InternetGaming, and Diversity; and on the Boards of the MidAmerica MinorityBusiness Development Council, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau ofGreater Kansas City. He is a graduate of Washburn UniversitySchool of Business and School of Law, in Topeka, Kan.Stremming will continue to report to Kanofsky and remain based out ofAmeristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City.About AmeristarAmeristar Casinos, Inc. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nev., Ameristar has been a publiccompany since November 1993. Charles (greater St.Louis); Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs (Omaha, Neb andsouthwestern Iowa); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson, Miss. and Monroe, La.);Ameristar Casino Hotel in East Chicago (Chicagoland area); Ameristar BlackHawk (Denver metropolitan area); and Cactus Petes and The Horseshu inJackpot, Nev.

(Idaho and the Pacific Northwest).Visit Ameristar Casinos' web site at (which shall not bedeemed to be incorporated in or a part of this news release).Image Available: http:// Contacts:Rebecca TheimDirector of CommunicationsAmeristar Casinos, Inc.702-567-7053rebecca.theim ameristar dot comRoxann KinkadePublic Relations ManagerAmeristar Casino Hotel - Kansas City816-414-7007roxann.kinkade ameristar dot comCopyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.-0-. Roy "Big Country" Nelson is this year's Ultimate Fighter. It's probably not a coincidence that his nickname is also a brand ofPillsbury biscuits. His belly may have earned him his doughy moniker.Despite his unwieldy physique, Nelson went through the Ultimate Fighter 10 competition like a hot knife through butter Sweet, yellow butter. Before throwing his hat in the Ultimate Fighter ring, Nelson had already thrown leather with the likes of Jeff Monson, Andre Arlovski, Ben Rothwell and Brad Imes.Win or lose, he was already familiar with fighting in pressure situations.