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American Casino
For the film, see American Casino (film).
American TV series or program
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Genre | Reality |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 31 |
Executive producer | Craig Piligian |
Network | Discovery Channel |
Release | June 4, ()– December 28, () |
American Casino is an American reality television series which tracks the daily events of the managers and employees of the Green Valley Ranch Casino resort in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas. The show began airing on the Discovery Channel on June 4, , but was moved to the Travel Channel in June [1] In other countries including Europe, the show continued to air on Discovery.
The show was executive produced by Craig Piligian of Pilgrim Films & Television.[2] Piligian had also created American Chopper and American Hot Rod.[3]
Subjects[edit]
Subjects of the show have included:
- Pat Kearns - SVP of Operations
- Dan Wilson - VP of Marketing
- Joe Hasson - General Manager
- Ralph Marano - Assistant General Manager
- Wayne Shadd - Director of Marketing
- David Demontmollin - Marketing Manager
- Michael Tata - Vice-President of Hotel Operations ()
- Brett Magnan - Vice-President of Hotel Operations
- Ninya Perna - Hotel Manager
- Joe Mulligan - Executive Chef
- Willie Bierlien - Banquet Chef
- James Fricker - Pastry Chef
- Alex Peluffo - banquet and Convention Operations
- Dawn Laguardia - Director of Food and Beverage
- Bill Burt - Director of Casino Operations
- Matt Sacca - Director of Player Operations
- Cheryl Rose - Director of Slot Operations
- Fred Tuerck - Assistant Security Manager
- Kelly Downey - Manager, Race and Sports Books
- Lorenzo Fertitta, President, Station Casinos
- Frank Fertitta, Chairman & CEO
Relatively free of interpersonal drama, episodes have included a behind-the-scenes look during rock concerts, slot promotions, blackjack tournaments, weddings, and other events.
Production[edit]
Filming began in January , at the Green Valley Ranch hotel and casino in Henderson, Nevada.[4][5][6] Approximately hours of footage was shot for the first hour-long episode.[7]
Michael Tata, vice president of hotel operations, died of an accidental fentanyloverdose on July 6, [8][9] Prior to Tata's death, more than a dozen additional episodes had been planned for the series' first season, which initially consisted of 13 episodes.[10] The ending of the series' seventh episode, airing on July 16, , acknowledged Tata's death: "In memory of Michael Tata."[11] In August , the show was renewed for an additional 18 episodes.[12] Later that month, an episode involving Tata's death was delayed without explanation until later in the year.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Lawrence, Christopher (November 14, ). "Life on the Couch: Resort employees reflect on reality of 'American Casino'". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on November 24,
- ^Cling, Carol (December 22, ). "Shooting Stars: Two reality-themed series prepare for launch". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on January 8,
- ^White, Ken (June 3, ). "Reality Series: Lights, Cameras Gamble". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on July 7,
- ^Cling, Carol (January 12, ). "Shooting Stars: 'Las Vegas,' 'Elimidate' prepare to start new work around town". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on February 20,
- ^Cling, Carol (January 19, ). "Shooting Stars: 'View' slated to arrive in Las Vegas; MTV work winds down". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 28,
- ^Cling, Carol (January 26, ). "Shooting Stars: Area production schedule features foreign visitors". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on November 17,
- ^Cling, Carol (February 9, ). "Shooting Stars: 'Survivor' producer Burnett excited with 'Casino' work". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on February 20,
- ^Jones, Chris (July 7, ). "Green Valley Ranch official found dead". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on July 10,
- ^Lawson, Jen (August 17, ). "Alcohol, painkiller blamed for hotel executive's death". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved October 14,
- ^Clarke, Norm (July 9, ). "Death causes halt in show's filming". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on July 11,
- ^Clarke, Norm (July 18, ). "Late 'Casino' exec got viewers riled". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on March 8,
- ^Cling, Carol (August 2, ). "Shooting Stars: Filming at 'Caesars' continues; 'The Club' set to start work". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on May 5,
- ^Clarke, Norm (August 12, ). "Episode on death of exec delayed". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on August 16,
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