As it has been announced by Riviera Holdings Corporation (AMEX: RIV) Ron Johnson resigned for personal reasons on May 16, 2006.

Chief Executive Officer William L. Westerman has been appointed to Johnson’s position as President of Riviera Black Hawk, Inc. Westerman being already the head admitted: “We appreciate Ron’s 15 years of dedication and service to the Company, especially his contribution to the development of our successful Black Hawk Casino, and wish him well on his future endeavors”.