Tropicana Evansville Announces General Manager

Jason Gregorec brings over 20 years of experience to his new role

Tropicana Evansville today announced the appointment of casino executive, Jason Gregorec, to general manager of its popular riverfront gaming and entertainment complex.

“Jason (Mr. Gregorec) has both a proven industry track record and an innovative operational (corporate) vision,” said Tony Rodio, president & chief executive officer of Tropicana Entertainment Inc. “He’s exactly what we need to make Tropicana Evansville a continued success in our portfolio of thriving casinos.”

Gregorec began his gaming career as a gaming host at Harrah’s Joliet before climbing the executive ladder at Majestic Star Casinos and Hotel in Gary, Indiana with notable titles such as vice president of table games and VIP services. He then made the leap to the Vegas gaming market, serving most recently as Station Casinos’ vice president/assistant general manager of the Green Valley Ranch resort.

In addition to his impressive gaming career, Gregorec has also dedicated himself in service to his country and his community. He served in the 12^th Special Forces Group of the Army Reserve for eight years—a tour which included deployment to the Middle East for various operations. In addition to organizing casino night fundraisers for numerous charities throughout the Chicagoland area, Gregorec has held leadership roles with two leading organizations—sitting on the board of directors for South Shore Arts and TradeWind Services.

Gregorec, his wife and three young sons have recently moved back to the area from Henderson, Nevada to build a life and career in Evansville.

About Tropicana Evansville.  Tropicana Evansville is a $110 million entertainment facility that includes a 2,700 passenger riverboat casino, a 250 room hotel, a 96 room boutique hotel, an executive conference center, a 1,660 vehicle parking garage and Riverfront Pavilion housing pre-boarding facilities, retail shops, restaurants and lounge area.

About Tropicana Entertainment.  Tropicana Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded company that, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates eight casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey and Aruba. Tropicana properties collectively have approximately 6,385 employees, 6,040 rooms, 7,090 slot positions and 218 table games. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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