Full House Resorts Announces General Manager for S

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Full House Resorts (Nasdaq: FLL ) announced today that it has promoted Benjamin Douglass to general manager of the Company’s Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada. Mr. Douglass will transfer from the Company’s Bronco Billy’s property in Cripple Creek, Colorado, where he currently serves as its assistant general manager.

Originally from Reno, Nevada, Mr. Douglass began his casino career in 2005 at Bronco Billy’s Casino and Hotel.  He has worked in various casino roles at Bronco Billy’s, including as the casino operations manager, and created the property’s first casino host program.  For the past four years, Mr. Douglass has served as the property’s assistant general manager, overseeing all departments with an emphasis on the table games, information technology, and casino host areas.  Mr. Douglass earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Gonzaga University.

“I am excited to promote Ben to a general manager role,” said Daniel R. Lee, President and Chief Executive Officer of Full House Resorts.  “Over the last few months, we have invested significantly in Stockman’s Casino to create, in many ways, an entirely new property.  Ben will do an excellent job leading our re-energized Stockman’s Casino into its new future.”

About Stockman’s Casino Stockman’s Casino is located in Fallon, Nevada on Highway 50, approximately 60 miles east of Reno, Nevada. The property has approximately 235 slot machines and four table games. It is in the midst of significant exterior improvements, including the creation of a new parking lot, a new porte cochere, visibility and sign improvements, and lush landscaping surrounding the casino’s entrances.

About Full House Resorts, Inc. Full House Resorts owns, develops and operates gaming facilities throughout the country. The Company’s properties include Silver Slipper Casino and Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi; Bronco Billy's Casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado; Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana; and Stockman’s Casino in Fallon, Nevada. The Company also operates the Grand Lodge Casino at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada under a lease agreement with the Hyatt organization.  Further information about Full House Resorts can be viewed on its website at  www.fullhouseresorts.com .

Forward-looking Statements This press release contains statements by Full House and its officers that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Some forward-looking statements in this press release include construction expectations and timelines for Stockman’s Casino. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Full House.  Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect Full House’s financial condition and results of operations is included in the reports Full House files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and the Company’s other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

Contact: Lewis Fanger, Chief Financial Officer Full House Resorts, Inc. 702-221-7800 www.fullhouseresorts.com