ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tropicana Entertainment Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Marsh as General Manager of its Lumière Place Casino and Hotels in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Marsh's appointment is subject to licensing by the Missouri Gaming Commission.

Drawing on more than two decades of experience in the casino industry, Mr. Marsh is responsible for overall operations at Lumière Place.  Prior to joining Tropicana, Mr. Marsh was based in Indiana. For ten years, he held multiple roles at French Lick Resort & Casino, ultimately earning the title of General Manager. During his tenure, he oversaw the grand opening of the property and managed its day-to-day operations.

Prior to Indiana, Mr. Marsh served as Director of Slot Operations for Trump Indiana Casino and Hotel, Manager of Regional Gaming Operations for WMS Gaming Illinois, and Director of Slot Operations for Harrah's Entertainment. He attended Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana.

"On behalf of Tropicana, I would like to welcome Brian to the Tropicana team and know his presence at Lumière Place will reenergize the property to the benefit of our employees and customers," said Tony Rodio, Tropicana's President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Lumière Place Casino & Hotels
Lumière Place includes a 75,000-square-foot casino with a new and improved casino floor layout, the hottest slot machines – many of them new – table games, and a dedicated poker room. The resort boasts several restaurants including The Diner, Ozzie's Sports Bar & Grill, Cielo, The Wok, The Kitchen Buffet & Bistro and Peet's Coffee & Tea. Nightlife attractions include Wet Willie's, Aqua, and the high-energy lounge, HQ Center Bar. Lumière Place also features a large VIP lounge available to select casino customers.

Lumière Place also includes Lumière Link, a 400-foot tunnel featuring two sections of moving walkway. It provides an easy and secure pedestrian link between St. Louis' central business district, the Lumière Place resort and the Mississippi Riverfront. Also located on the Lumière Place complex are the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, the first and only AAA Five Diamond property in Missouri and the all-suite, upscale HoteLumière which features a four-story waterfall inside the atrium. To learn more about Lumière Place, please visit www.lumiereplace.com, or like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @LumierePlace.

About Tropicana Entertainment
Tropicana Entertainment Inc. (OTCQB: TCPA) is a publicly traded company that, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates eight casinos and resorts in Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey and Aruba. Tropicana properties collectively have approximately 7,166 employees, 5,525 rooms, 8,035 slot positions and 304 table games. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tropicana is a majority-owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises, L.P. (NASDAQ:  IEP).  To learn more about Tropicana, visit www.Tropicanacasinos.com.

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