NAMWOLF Announces Ameristar Casinos, Inc. as Corporate Sponsor

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. has joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Sponsor.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 11, 2006 -- Ameristar Casinos, Inc. has joined The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) as a Corporate Sponsor.

“We are so happy to have Ameristar unite with us in our push of increasing the use of minority and women-owned law firms,” said Yolanda Coly, Associate Director of NAMWOLF. “Our new partnership is one that I hope will grow to be a long-standing mutually beneficial relationship. The financial support of such a widely known company is critical to the success of our organization,” she added.

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. The company has a portfolio of seven casinos in six markets.

“Ameristar is delighted to become a Corporate Sponsor of NAMWOLF,” said Peter C. Walsh, Ameristar Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “We applaud NAMWOLF’s efforts in promoting minority- and women-owned law firms, and hope that our sponsorship will help the organization continue to grow its support of these firms.”

Ameristar is committed to corporate good citizenship through its program called Ameristar Cares, which includes sponsorships, volunteerism and an annual workplace giving campaign. In 2005, Ameristar and its team members contributed nearly $9 million to more than 1,000 non-profit organizations throughout the United States.

The National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (www.namwolf.org) was founded in June, 2001. It is a national trade association comprising a select group of minority and women-owned law firms who exhibit excellence in the legal profession. The primary aim of the organization is to advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned law firms by major corporations and public entities throughout the United States.

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