by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Tioga Downs

Nichols, NY — American Racing and Entertainment, LLC has announced the appointment of Rob Fitzpatrick to Vice President of Finance and Administration for Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs.

Fitzpatrick brings nearly 20 years of experience to American Racing and Entertainment; he has led finance departments in major casino companies on a property and multi property basis for over ten years.

Most recently Fitzpatrick was Vice President of Finance for the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he opened the $800 million property and helped lead the transition to table games. Prior to opening and leading the Rivers Finance functions, he was Senior Director of Finance for the Isle of Capri Pompano Park harness racing and casino operations where he oversaw the development of a $180 million casino and restaurant complex expansion plan. He also spent four years as Senior Director of Finance when he helped open the Isle of Capri Casino Bahamas property in Freeport, Bahamas.

Fitzpatrick’s experience also includes leading the finance functions for Isle of Capri Lady Luck in Las Vegas, Nev. He has also served as an assistant controller for Boyd’s Sam’s Town and Senior Internal Auditor for Boyd Gaming Corporation in Las Vegas, Nev.