| Ticker Symbol: | ASCA |
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| Exchange: | NASD |
| Contact Info: | 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway Las Vegas NV 89169 702 567-7000 |
| CEO/President: | John M. Boushy |
| Industry: | Leisure & Recreation - Gaming / Standard Industry Code: 7990 |
| Description: | Ameristar Casinos, Inc. 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 seven casinos in six markets: Ameristar St. Charles; Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs; Ameristar Vicksburg; Ameristar Black Hawk; and Cactus Petes and the Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada. |
| Shares Outstanding: | 57,210 (000) | Market Value: | 918,910 ($000) |
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| Percentage of Inst.Shareholders: | 46.23% | Number of Inst.Shareholders: | 56.50% |
| Last Quarter Sales: | 404.93 ($Mil.) | Last Quarter Net Income: | 17.02 ($Mil.) |
| Last Quarter EPS: | 0.29 | P/E Ratio: | 13 |
| Most Recent Earnings: | 0.32 on 08/04/08 | Earnings Per Share: | -0.30 |
| Most Recent Split: | 2-1 on 06/21/05 | Annual Dividend Rate: | .42 |
| Most Recent Dividend: | 0.105 on 06/19/08 | Annual Dividend Yield: | 2.62% |

| LAS VEGAS SANDS | -58.20 | 42.10 | |
| M G M MIRAGE | -63.90 | 32.44 | |
| INTL GAME TECH | -56.00 | 20.11 | |
| MELCO PBL ENTRM | -63.70 | 6.00 | |
| BOYD GAMING COR | -73.50 | 11.76 |
