Empire Resorts Names Current President and COO, Ryan Eller, as CEO; Joseph D’Amato Retires Effective Immediately

Empire Resorts | June 1, 2017

MONTICELLO, N.Y.--Empire Resorts, Inc. ("Empire" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") ("NasdaqGM:NYNY") today announced that its Chief Executive Officer Joseph D'Amato has retired from the Company and the Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Company also announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Eller has been appointed CEO, and will retain the title of President. In his new role, Mr. Eller will lead Empire in fulfilling the vision of Resorts World Catskills as the preeminent destination for gaming and tourism in the Northeast. "It has been my great pleasure to work with Joe D'Amato f...