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NEW YORK, May 6 /PRNewswire/ — In his first televised interview since a plea bargain on weapon charges, multi-platinum recording artist and actor T.I., a.k.a. Clifford Harris, Jr., speaks exclusively to bet News in the half-hour special T.I. SPEAKS, premiering Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 PM*. He directly answers the tough questions from host Toure and at-risk youth about his life and future after being sentenced to a year in prison. In a compelling moment, he explains why someone who seems to have everything — money, power and fame — would risk it all.
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On October 13, 2007, T.I. was set to perform at BET’s second annual HIP HOP AWARDS in Atlanta, but he never made it to the stage. Just hours before the show, the Grammy Award winner and budding actor was taken into custody by federal authorities who alleged that he gave his bodyguard cash to buy firearms. Never bashful in his lyrics about his days of drug dealing and guns, this arrest was just another line in the 27-year old Atlanta native’s already long rap sheet.
While not making excuses for his poor decisions, the rapper discusses his best friend’s murder in 2006 and explains how being a celebrity has its drawbacks and “ignites a certain paranoia.” He says, “Every one knew me and I knew no one … you can’t tell if a person is a fan or not until the (car) window winds down.” With a new baby on the way, a forthcoming marriage, a new album and the one-year jail sentence awaiting him, T.I. details how this entire ordeal has changed his life. Claiming a new understanding for life and its meaning, T.I. delivers a strong message about decision-making to a group of at-risk students and reveals his thoughts about going back to jail and his career’s future. He says, “I must be a man and stand up and accept responsibility. I exercised extremely poor judgment, and for that, I must be willing to pay whatever price that comes before me.”
For more on T.I. SPEAKS, viewers can go online to .

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 29 /PRNewswire/ — eMillions(TM) Wide Area Progressive (WAP), by Atronic, awarded a jackpot for the first time this year at Seven Feathers Casino in Oregon. Retiree Greg Stinsman, visited the casino to enjoy dinner and play the slots when he hit the one-million-credit jackpot while playing Gold Seekers 2(TM). He won a whopping $50,000 after putting $200 into the machine. When asked what he was going to do with his winnings, the happy winner said that his first purchase would be a big screen TV.eMillions(TM) is a nickel WAP link which is distinguished by life changing million dollar and life altering million credit dual jackpots along with a unique Jackpot Re-spins(TM) feature, multiple new game themes, and an innovative “jackpot button”. eMillions(TM) dual jackpots allow players who wager the max bet of 75 credits to qualify for the thrilling million dollar jackpot, and players who wager anything less than max bet to qualify for the million credit jackpot. The award winning eMillions(TM) product additionally features unique, color-changing game play coupled with the industry’s first “jackpot button” which encourages play and facilitates player comprehension and enjoyment.The ATRONIC Group of companies, a leading global provider of casino games and services is headquartered in Germany. The group companies Atronic International, Atronic Americas and Atronic Systems maintain offices in the USA, Europe, Russia, Latin America, South Africa and Australia. ATRONIC is dedicated to producing only the highest quality of entertaining games and products, including dynamic casino management and linked gaming solutions which are being operated in 91 countries worldwide. Atronic holds a total of 224 worldwide gaming licenses including the United States of America, where it is licensed to sell machines in 26 states and to 163 tribes. ATRONIC is a member of the Gaming Standards Association and supports open industry standards such as Game to System (G2S) and System to System (S2S). To find out more information about ATRONIC please visit the website at . Atronic Americas

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CLINTON, Md., April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest advertiser, has set up a toll-free hotline to obtain input from its customers regarding the company’s corporate sponsorship of music video programs on BET and MTV that market adult-themed content on music programs that target children and youth.The move comes just two weeks after “The Rap on Rap” study released by the Parents Television Council and the Enough Is Enough Campaign in Entertainment on April 10th. The research results are available online at: . The study revealed the highest degree of explicit adult content on programs with a large 18 and under viewership in the history of the Parents Television Council.P&G customers can call (800) 331-3774 to provide input on whether they want the company “to change our advertising on BET and MTV.” The Enough is Enough Campaign and their allies are asking Procter & Gamble to remove its commercials from select music video programs on BET and MTV; programs that the campaign says glorify violence and criminal behavior, promote drug use and drug dealing, sexually objectify women, and portray Black and Latino men as pimps, gangsters, and thugs. According to Rev. Delman Coates, organizer of the campaign, parents are deeply concerned about the amount of adult, sexually explicit and suggestive content aired on music video programs that target children and youth.Since September 2007, the Enough is Enough campaign has been protesting the corporate sponsorship of lyrics and images that sexually objectify women, glorify violence and criminal activity, and negatively stereotype Black and Latino men as pimps, gangsters, and thugs. The campaign is beginning to engage six major advertisers (i.e. Procter & Gamble, YUM Brands, Wal-Mart, General Motors, McDonalds, and AT&T) whose corporate advertising dollars sponsor music video programs on BET and MTV that contain themes inappropriate for children and youth.The campaign for corporate responsibility in entertainment is appealing to the corporate community to exercise greater corporate social responsibility in its advertising practices. To schedule an interview regarding this campaign, Visit the website Or Send an email to: .Enough Is Enough

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NEW YORK, April 30 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in BET history, legendary music phenom Madonna will visit the network’s hit countdown show, 106 & PARK, on Friday, May 2 at 6:00 PM. Hosted by fan favorites Terrence and Rocsi, 106 is prepared to give Madonna a welcome celebration like never before. To predict her next evolution, Terrence and Rocsi will get Madonna to foresee the future. Rocsi will also do yoga positions that Madonna will comment on, and Terrence will do some dance moves for her to judge. Madonna will also introduce her new video 4 Minutes, featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.(Logo: )As BET’s highest-rated music series of all time, 106 & PARK has quickly become the leading music video countdown show on television. Live from New York City, the most energetic show on the planet comes fully equipped with an incredible audience and exclusive live performances. For more on 106 & PARK, viewers can go online to . *All times ET/PT About BET NetworksBET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. , is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to Nielsen Media Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businesses extensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks — BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Event Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which offers ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, an extension of BET network programming for global distribution. BET

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NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — - PREMIERING MONDAY 26 MAY AT 8:30 P.M. AND 9:00 P.M. ON SKY 209 Visit any newsagent and you’ll see that almost exclusively there arescores of blonde and brunette, white women gracing the covers of Britain’sbiggest magazines. Whether its fashion, beauty or lifestyle titles; Britishmagazines rarely feature women of color in their pages, which is a telltalesymptom of much larger disease plaguing England’s multi-cultural society. Inthe first ever news special for its audiences in the United Kingdom, BETreveals that people of colour in the U.K. are experiencing a “BeautyBlackout.” (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070716/BETNETWORKSLOGO ) Premiering Monday, 26 May at 8:30 p.m., BET News correspondent SharonCarpenter speaks with stars like Jamelia, Alesha Dixon, Nicola Hughes (RockRivals, Porgy and Bess) , as well as industry opinion-formers like Britain’sNext Top Model judge Gerry Deveaux and other insiders; for a look at thecolour-challenged fashion and glamour modeling industry from allperspectives. The special also delves into the disturbing ways in whichEngland’s beauty ideal affects average women and young girls in theireveryday lives. Carole White, co-founder of Premier Model Management admits, “We’ll havea load of castings where they’ll say — ‘no black girls’.” Through thistimely and comprehensive news show, BET brings to the forefront theseimportant issues facing the British Black community regarding standards ofbeauty, the impact it has on women of colour, and the troubling reasons why”mainstream” British society has never considered black women beautiful. - later on BET Sky 209- To conclude this huge night, at 9:00 p.m., we bring you the UK premiereof “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” BET’s #1 original series of all time. Seasonone of this six-part reality series documents the life of R&B songstressKeyshia Cole just before she breaks big. For several months, Keyshia grantedBET special access into her private life as she traveled the country,revealing personal details of her un-charmed past and the promising futureahead of her. “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” gives one-of-a-kind insight intothe world of one of music’s most captivating and complex rising stars. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releasesand photographs, visit BET’s press-only Web site at http://www.bet.com/pr. About BET Networks BET Networks, a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is thenation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and publicaffairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primaryBET channel reaches more than 87 million households according to NielsenMedia Research, and can be seen in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean. BET isthe dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of businessextensions: BET.com, a leading internet destination for Black entertainment,music, culture, and news; BET Digital Networks — BET J, BET Gospel and BETHip Hop, attractive alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BETEvent Productions, a full-scale event management and production company; BETHome Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the homeenvironment including DVDs and video-on-demand; BET Mobile, which providesringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BETInternational, an extension of BET network programming for globaldistribution. Web site: http://www.bet.comBET International

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LONDON, May 2 /PRNewswire/ — - Stan James Joins the Leading Skill Games NetworkLONDON, May 2 /PRNewswire/ — GameAccount, a leading software developer and supplier to theregulated online gaming industry has launched their suite of “Skill” gamesfor Stan James, operator of the Stan James UK licensed betting shops andmajor UK & International online sportsbook http://www.StanJames.com. Themulti-year deal enables Stan James’ online customers to engage in playingGameAccount’s market leading portfolio of online games including Gin Rummy;Multiplayer Blackjack; and Backgammon. All GameAccount person-to-person skillgames offer multi-table tournaments - a first for skill gaming - togetherwith head-to-head cash games.”Skill games broaden the demographic appeal of our onlinesportsbook offering, particularly relevant for southern Mediterranean andMiddle Eastern countries where Backgammon is a cultural phenomenon.GameAccount was chosen after an exhaustive process investigating thepotential for these emerging games, the experience of potential suppliers andthe technical capabilities of their respective platforms.” said RussellYoung, Head of eGaming for Stan James. Stan James becomes the first licensee sportsbook operator in2008 to join the GameAccount Network following membership by William Hill,BoyleSports, PaddyPower and Sportingbet Europe. All GameAccount licenseesenjoy the benefits of GameAccount’s recent software upgrade which includesnavigation enhancements for the games lobby, more information for tournamentplayers and brand new side games. Players can now easily find and registerfor the next tournament to start and simply navigate between game tables. Forthe first time in the skill gaming industry, players can launch side gamesfrom the game lobby without missing a moment of live person-to-person skillgaming action.”We are delighted to welcome Stan James into our fast-growingNetwork, which has experienced explosive growth in player numbers and stakingactivity,” said Kevin Dale, Chief Executive Officer. “Our blue-chip corporatecustomers benefit from unique skill gaming software in attracting new players- reducing the dreaded churn and driving meaningful revenues comparable topoker. Gin Rummy, Backgammon and our unique Multiplayer Blackjack form acompelling suite of person-to-person games super-charged by the presence ofnew instant win side games to fill idle minutes. GameAccount is integratedwith several sportsbook platforms including Orbis and Finsoft. Stan James isour third licensee sportsbook operator utilising the Finsoft sports bettingsoftware platform.” About GameAccount GameAccount is the #1 skill gaming provider for regulatedsportsbook, casino and poker operators seeking a single-wallet skill gamingsolution. The company’s proven portfolio of dynamic games attractsrecreational gamers and is the perfect vehicle to build and sustain a broaduser audience. GameAccount powers leading online partners such as WilliamHill, Sportingbet Europe, Victor Chandler International, BlueSquare,BoyleSports, Paddy Power and SkyBet. GameAccount’s financial servicesplatform supports full multilingual white-label solutions with seamless loginand real-time exchange rates. GameAccount’s multi-table tournamenttechnology, unique to skill gaming, drives longer customer lifetimes andcreates superior value from players. For more information please visit: http://www.gameaccount.com Stan James Stan James (Gibraltar) Ltd. is a long-established andrespected name in the betting industry. The original sports bookmaker, thecompany’s reputation was built on its range of innovative markets and valueprices. Stan James was the pioneer of in-running betting which raisedthe bar for the entire industry. Our telephonists are renowned for theirefficiency, knowledge and speed to make our telephone betting service secondto none. In excess of 10,000 calls are handled every day from over 30countries worldwide. Stan James went online five years ago. Quickly introducingCasino, Games and Poker products, Stan James are proud to offer theircustomers a complete suite of gambling entertainment. For more information please visit: http://www.stanjames.com Stan James (Gibraltar) Limited is licensed by the Gibraltar Government. For more information on GameAccount or Skill Gaming contact: Dermot Smurfit, COO, GameAccount, 44(0)207-659-2500, dsmurfit@gameaccount.com .GameAccount

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Online slots players are in for hours of free fun when gaming giant, Belle Rock Entertainment, launches its first multiplayer slots tournament at two of its online casinos later this week. Aimed specifically at beginners, the US$ 30,000 Adventure Slots Tournament will be hosted at JackpotCity.com and River Belle Online Casino and will run from, Friday 9 May until Saturday 31 May 2008.

”Multiplayer Slots Tournaments sounds quite daunting, but our event is specifically designed to cater for inexperienced players”, said Tim Johnson, Chairman of Belle Rock Entertainment. “Online slots are popular with beginners and we wanted to share the excitement of a Multiplayer Tournament with them. As this is a free tournament there are no barriers to entry and players are in for hours of fun and good winnings as the ultimate winner could walk away with US$ 10,000 without having to spend a sent.

”The tournament will run in three phases, starting with free daily US$500 Adventure FreeRoll events between 9 and 18 May 2008. Twenty five winners per day will each receive US$10 and an automatic entry into the US$ 5,000 Adventure Semi-Final which will run from 19 May to 24 May. The 125 winners of the semi-finals will each receive a free entry into the US$20,000 Adventure Final and a US$ 20 cash prize.

The big showdown is set to begin on 25 May and will run until the 31st of May when the winner will walk away with US$10,000 and each of 10 runners-up will win a share of another US$10 000. But all is not lost for those who were not lucky enough to qualify in of the first phase Adventure FreeRoll events. Special Adventure Feeder Tournaments have been scheduled to take place from 19 to 24 May and players can buy in at US$50 for more attempts to qualify for the US$20,000 Adventure final.

”Multiplayer Slots Tournaments are fun and exciting and this US$30,000 Adventure Slots Tournament is but the first of many. We look forward to welcoming the players and will follow their progress with great interest,” said Johnson.

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