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Pinnacle Entertainment reports IT promotions27 August 2008LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: PNK) today announced that Guido Bologna has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President of Information Technology (I.T.). Russell Stokes, who most recently served as Director of Strategic Systems, has been promoted to Senior Director of I.T. Operations and Applications. Both promotions are effective immediately. In his new role, Mr. Bologna will be responsible for the Company's software and infrastructure technology, with direct oversight and accountability for all system, network, application and integration processes. He assumes many of the operational duties of Carol Pride, the company's former Chief Information Officer, who has left the company to pursue other business opportunities. Prior to his promotion, Mr. Bologna served as Pinnacle's Director of I.T. Infrastructure. A native of Cornwall, N.Y., Mr. Bologna holds a bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Prior to joining Pinnacle in 2006, Mr. Bologna served as a consultant to Smart Connect; Director of Technology at Wynn Resorts; Director of Strategic Systems at National Airlines, Inc.; and Systems Consultant with Qwest Internet Solutions. Mr. Stokes, who most recently served as Pinnacle's Director of Strategic Systems, will be responsible for all industry operational applications and day-to-day activities and processes at the properties. Previously, Mr. Stokes served as Director of I.T. for the Company's Belterra Casino Resort & Spa in Vevay, Indiana; I.T. Manager at the Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Spa; and Director of I.T. at the St. Croix Casino & Hotel in St. Croix. He holds an associate degree in information system management from the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. "As our Company grows and the industry advances, information technology plays an increasingly important role in running a successful and profitable gaming company," said Daniel R. Lee, Pinnacle's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We're particularly pleased to promote Guido and Russell from within our organization." |