On April 19, 2012, Ameristar Casinos, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it is making a private placement offering of $240,000,000 principal amount of 7.50% Senior Notes due 2021. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.                                 Description

99.1          Press release of the registrant dated April 19, 2012 regarding a
              private placement offering of senior notes