LAUGHLIN – Employees of two Laughlin casino resorts have designated the area’s premier emergency services non-profit organization, River Fund, to receive more than $26,400 raised through volunteer efforts. The employees are members of the Caesars HERO program.

A large portion of the donation had been raised by employees in the Tropicana Laughlin ICE program. Following an acquisition that created the new Caesars Entertainment, both Harrah’s HERO and Tropicana Laughlin community volunteers agreed that River Fund should receive the donation under the new Caesars HERO banner.

During a ceremony at the Tropicana Laughlin, River Fund President/CEO Mike Conner and board chair Margaret Gabaldon accepted the donation, presented by representatives of Harrah’s Laughlin/Tropicana Laughlin management and HERO volunteers.
“Caesars Entertainment is committed to being good partners with our community,” said Jerry
“Buddy” Jackson, the Harrah’s Laughlin/Tropicana Laughlin Director of Finance and a River Fund board
member. “Our team members and leadership team in Laughlin recognize the efforts and great work of
the River Fund to touch the lives of the members of our community that may need a helping hand and
we are very pleased to be able to partner with such a positive and beneficial organization as the River
Fund.”

Since its founding in 2010, River Fund has provided more than $3.3 million in emergency crisis
and hardship assistance to area individuals, families and non-profit organizations. In addition to utility
payment assistance, other basic needs include rent money, food, temporary shelter, medical and
pharmaceutical needs, vehicle repairs, and similar issues, resulting in many requests. River Fund has
also helped locals dealing with homelessness, domestic violence, cancer, memory loss, veterans
assistance, and disaster assistance.
“The donation from Caesars Entertainment’s two local resorts, and Caesars HERO volunteers, will help many people in our Tri-State area,” Conner said. “Our mantra is ‘locals helping locals,’ and Caesars HERO members have demonstrated that.” -more-

About Harrah’s Laughlin
Harrah’s Laughlin is a 1,506 room hotel and 50,000 sq. ft. casino located on the Colorado River in Laughlin, Nevada. The property features spectacular outdoor amenities including a private soft sand beach with jet ski rentals, and two pools that overlook the Colorado River. Restaurant selections range from casual dining in Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho to fine dining in The Range Steakhouse, and favorite brands such as Starbucks, Smashburger and Cinnabon. Other amenities include a live Poker Room, Race & Sports Book, 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater, 425 seat indoor showroom, health club, shopping, and an arcade.
About Tropicana Laughlin

Tropicana Laughlin is a 1,497 room hotel and 52,000 sq. ft. casino located in Laughlin, Nevada. The property features a kick-back, fun atmosphere wrapped around a beautiful pool with cabanas. Restaurant selections include The Brew Brothers Tap House® restaurant & sports bar featuring 16 beer taps, tv’s for sports viewing and a delicious menu. Enjoy casual dining at Passaggio pizza & wings, Carnegie’s Café and Poolside Café. Other amenities include a state-of-the-art Bingo Room, dancing to live bands in Tango’s Lounge, Sports Book, 800 seat indoor theater, 12,000 sq. ft. of banquet space, shopping, and an arcade.

About River Fund
Additional information about River Fund may be found at https://riverfundinc.com/

PHOTO CAPTION INFORMATION
Employees of Harrah’s Laughlin and Tropicana Laughlin, along with Caesars HERO volunteers and members of the River Fund board of directors, show off a donation of more than $26,400. Holding the check (center) are River Fund President/CEO Mike Conner, River Fund board chair Margaret Gabaldon, and Caesars HERO Committee chair Tracy McKune