X0305 4 2012-05-30 0000912145 AMERISTAR CASINOS INC ASCA 0001209826 HODGES LARRY 3773 HOWARD HUGHES PKWY SUITE 490S LAS VEGAS NV 89169 1 1 President, COO Common Stock 2012-05-30 5 G 0 E 6638 0 D 127282 D Common Stock 2012-05-30 5 G 0 E 6638 0 A 89693 I Family Trust Common Stock 2012-05-30 4 F 0 3806 18.44 D 123476 D Balance includes previously reported restricted stock units, each of which constitutes the right to receive one share of common stock in the future. Securities owned by The Larry Hodges Family Trust, of which Mr. Hodges is the sole trustee. /s/ Larry A. Hodges 2012-06-21