Tropicana Entertainment Announces New General Manager at Casino Aztar
Tropicana Entertainment is pleased to announce the appointment of Ward Shaw to the General Manager position at Casino Aztar.
“I'm very pleased to have such a talented, experienced leader as Ward Shaw join us. We look forward to continued success at Casino Aztar under his stewardship.”
Shaw will start his career with Casino Aztar on June 21, 2010, pending regulatory approvals. He will be assuming the position from Grady Aitken, who has successfully served as Casino Aztar's Interim General Manager since January 2010.
Scott Butera, President and CEO, said, "I'm very pleased to have such a talented, experienced leader as Ward Shaw join us. We look forward to continued success at Casino Aztar under his stewardship."
Shaw brings over 10 years of senior leadership experience in the gaming industry to the Casino Aztar team. Having served in General Manager and other executive roles with Harrah's Entertainment and as an independent consultant to gaming clients around the country, his history of success at the operational and strategic level will be an asset to the Casino Aztar team and Tropicana Entertainment family as we work to expand the company's market share.
Shaw said, "I am very excited to take on this challenging position at Casino Aztar. I look forward to meeting and working with our valued customers, talented team members, and community leaders, and continuing to build our reputation as an exciting entertainment destination, engaging workplace, and positive economic partner in the surrounding region."
About Tropicana Entertainment
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. is one of the largest privately held gaming entertainment providers in the United States. The company operates over 450,000 square feet of gaming space with over 9,500 slot machine positions and 350 table games. The company manages hotels with approximately 6,000 rooms; and it employs approximately 7,500 people. The company generates in excess of $900 million annual revenue. The portfolio includes Casino Aztar in Evansville, Indiana; Belle of Baton Rouge in Louisiana; Horizon, Jubilee Casino and Lighthouse Point Casino in Mississippi; Tropicana Casino & Resort in New Jersey; and Tropicana Express, River Palms and MontBleu in Nevada.
About Casino Aztar
Casino Aztar Evansville is part of Tropicana Entertainment, Inc and is located on the Ohio River in downtown Evansville, Indiana. The $110 million entertainment facility includes a 2,700 passenger riverboat casino, a 250-room hotel, a 100-room boutique hotel, eight restaurants, an executive conference center, a 1,660 vehicle parking garage and Riverfront Pavilion housing boarding facilities, a retail shop, restaurants, and lounge area.
