Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. announced today that Stephen H. Capp, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the Company, effective March 31, 2011, to pursue other opportunities. The Company anticipates appointing a successor to Mr. Capp by March 31, 2011. Anthony Sanfilippo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Entertainment, commented, "We thank Steve for his significant contribution to Pinnacle's expansion and success over the years and we wish him well."