BNET Industries

Market Cap:$6.4M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$169.7M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

The Riviera Hotel and Casino enjoys a legendary past as one of the first top-notch Las Vegas hotels in the State of Nevada, known for its big name entertainment and friendly hospitality, as well as its worldwide name recognition. Having celebrated its golden anniversary in 2005, the historic Riviera is one of the State's premier destination spots offering the passion and excitement of nostalgic Las Vegas and the Rat Pack Era, combined with a modern day, multi-million dollar remodeling of rooms and convention facilities, bringing the property up to par with today's mega-resort competition. Over 2000 refurbished oversized rooms offer maximum comfort and breathtaking views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip with its western scenic panoramas. Each accommodation has been attractively decorated, including all the important amenities Las Vegas has to offer for both leisure and business travelers. Our guests can also enjoy the Riviera's Convention Center, a self-contained full-service experience,all under one roof, serving tradeshows, conferences and major corporate and industry shows alike. At the Riviera, we take pride in serving our customers in the tradition and style that made Las Vegas famous. Offering top value for your room, food and entertainment dollar with a personal touch is in what we take pride. Our repeat business is indicative of the many fond memories created by a trip to the Riviera Hotel and Casino, the Entertainment Center of Las Vegas.

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
William L. Westerman
Number of Employees 1,137
Contact Information

2901 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109-1933

www.theriviera....

(702) 734-5110

NAICS Code Casino Hotels: 721120

Recent Events

  • Hard Rock, Riviera Post Losses

    11/11/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

riviera holdings corp. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Robert A. Vannucci President, Riviera Oper Corp
Mark Lefever CFO, Treasurer & Executive Vice President
Phillip B Simons Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Robin Neale CIO & Vice President, Riviera Oper Corp
Ronald P. Johnson Executive Vice President, Gaming Operations, Riviera Oper Corp
Ed Cossey Vice President, Operations
Julie Di Betta Vice President & Controller, Riviera Oper Corp
Duane R. Krohn Treasurer
James N. Land Jr. Corporate Consultant
Thomas P Benson

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
William L. Westerman Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey A. Silver Director and Chairman
Paul Harvey Board of Directors
Tullio J. Marchionne Board of Directors
Vincent L. Divito Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Consultant Former

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. President, Riviera Oper Corp Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Coo Former
Sands Casino & Hotel Senior Vice President of Marketing and Operations Former
Fitzgeralds Las Vegas Inc. Vice President Former
Fitzgeralds Las Vegas Inc. General Manager Former

Mark Lefever became our and ROC's CFO and Treasurer and ROC's Executive Vice President of Finance on May 22, 2006. From 2004 to April 2006, Mr. Lefever was Senior Vice President and CFO of Resorts International Hotel & Casino, Inc., located in Atlantic City, New Jersey. From 2001 until December 2003, Mr. Lefever was General Manager and Vice President of 29 Palms Enterprises & Operating Company for Trump 29 Casino, a California Native American casino located in the greater Palm Springs area. Prior to that, Mr. Lefever served initially as Vice President and CFO and later as COO of the Desert Inn Resort & Casino from 1997 through 2000. Mr. Lefever's gaming career began in Tunica, Mississippi as the Vice President and CFO of Sheraton Casino from 1996 through 1997. Prior to his gaming positions, Mr. Lefever spent 10 years in the audit and business advisory practice with Arthur Andersen LLC. He is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, and holds a BS degree in Accounting from Villanova University. Tullio J. Marchionne became our General Counsel on January 10, 2000, was appointed as our and ROC's Secretary on February 17, 2000 and was elected Vice President of ROC on February 26, 2001 and Executive Vice President in June of 2005. Mr. Marchionne was initially employed by Riviera, Inc., in June 1986 as a casino dealer and served in various capacities including Pit Manager, General Counsel and Director of Gaming Administration until September 1996, when he was transferred to the Four Queens Hotel and Casino as Director of Casino Operations pursuant to the management agreement our subsidiary had with the Four Queens. He served in that position until May 1997. Mr. Marchionne served as the General Manager of the Regency Casino Thessaloniki, located in Thessaloniki, Greece, from June 1997 until December 1997. Mr. Marchionne served as a Casino Supervisor with Bally's Las Vegas from February 1998 until June 1998, Director of Casino Operations at the Maxim Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from June 1998 until November 1998 and Director of Table Games at the Resort At Summerlin from November 1998 until December 1999.

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. CFO, Treasurer & Executive Vice President Current
Villanova University BS Degree In Accounting Former

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. CIO & Vice President, Riviera Oper Corp Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Executive Vice President, Gaming Operations, Riviera Oper Corp Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Vice President, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Vice President & Controller, Riviera Oper Corp Current

Jeffrey A. Silver has been one of our and ROC's Directors since February 26, 2001. Mr. Silver is a shareholder with the law firm of Gordon & Silver, Ltd., in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Silver served as the Chief Deputy District Attorney, Clark County, Nevada from 1972 to 1975 and was a Board Member with the Nevada Gaming Control Board from 1975 to 1978 before engaging in the private practice of law from 1979 to 1981 and 1984 to the present. Mr. Silver was the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and General Counsel of the Landmark Hotel & Casino from 1981 to 1983, CEO of the Riviera, Inc. from 1983 to 1984 and Senior Vice President at Caesars Palace in 1984. Mr. Silver served on the Board of the LVCVA from 1989 to 1992 as Secretary/Treasurer and also served as trustee. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce from 1988 to 1995 and in 1988 was its Chairman. Mr. Silver served for four years as a member of the United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. He was President of the International Association of Gaming Attorneys from 1992 to 1994 and Chairman of the American Bar Association Section of Gaming Law from 1994 to 1996.

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Director and Chairman Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. CEO Former
Riviera Holdings Corp. Chief Operating Officer Former
Caesars Palace Chief Operating Officer Former
Caesars Palace Senior Vice President Former
Riviera Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Treasurer Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Treasurer Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Corporate Consultant Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Current
The First Boston Corporation Former

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Current

Major General Paul Harvey joined our board in October 2005 and he chairs our Conflicts and Compensation Committees. Since November 2007, General Harvey has served as president and chief executive officer of the Pearl River Resort, the largest gaming and resort property in the State of Mississippi. General Harvey spent 32 years on active duty in the United States Air Force where he held numerous command positions throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Following retirement, he was the executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission from 1993 through 1998. General Harvey serves on the boards of directors of Riviera Holdings Corporation and Cadillac Jack, Inc.

Organization Position Status
Mississippi.Com Chief Executive Officer Current
Pearl River Resort Chief Executive Officer Current
Pearl River Resort President Current
Mississippi.Com President Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Current
Cadillac Jack, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Riviera Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Current
The Casino Company Director of Casino Operations Former
Riviera Holdings Corp. General Counsel Former
Bally's Las Vegas Casino Supervisor Former

Organization Position Status
Lonza Inc. Cfo Current
Riviera Holdings Corp. Board of Directors Current
Lonza Inc. Treasurer Current
Elixir Gaming Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Lonza Inc. Vice President Former
Ernst & Whinney Former

Executive News

  • Riviera parent narrows quarterly loss: Company talks with creditors, aims to skirt bankruptcy

    TradingMarkets - 5/09/09 - View Story

  • Riviera parent narrows quarterly loss

    Las Vegas Review Journal - 5/09/09 - View Story

  • Riviera Holdings reports narrower loss for 1Q

    CNBC - 5/08/09 - View Story

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     RVHL $0.52 -0.07 (-11.86% )
Average Volume 31,618
Shares Outstanding 12.48M
Market Cap 6.5M
Year High 0.79
Year Low 0.25
Earnings Per Share N/A
P/E Ratio -
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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