Argosy Riverside Replaces GM

As reported by the Kansas City Star: "Penn National Gaming has fired its general manager at Argosy Riverside Casino and replaced him with a Kansas City market veteran.

"Penn officials announced Wednesday that Gary Johnson, who had headed the casino staff since July 2002, had been replaced by Thomas P. Burke, general manager of Penn's Bullwhackers Casino in Black Hawk, Colo. He is also a former general manager at the Ameristar Kansas City Casino and Hotel.

"Penn National spokesman Eric Schippers declined to comment on reasons for Johnson's departure.

"Reached at home Wednesday, Johnson said he wished he knew why he was let go…"

2006-06-23