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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Aristocrat Technologies’ new award-winning VIRIDIAN(TM) cabinet is in high demand from coast to coast, and the company recently completed three major orders for the groundbreaking cabinet.
On the east coast, the Seminole Tribe of Florida has signed a contract for 505 Aristocrat recurring revenue products to be distributed amongst the Tribe’s six Florida properties. Included in the order were 489 VIRIDIAN cabinets and 16 Crown Slant products.
On the west coast, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has purchased 428 Aristocrat products, including 300 of the new VIRIDIAN cabinets. All products have been installed at the Tribe’s Pechanga Resort casino in Temecula, Calif.
In Las Vegas, The Cannery casino & Hotel has signed a contract for 148 VIRIDIAN cabinets, making it the first Las Vegas property with a major installation of the new product. The devices will be installed at the all new Eastside Cannery prior to its scheduled opening on August 29, 2008.
“We are thrilled with the immediate and wide-spread market reception VIRIDIAN is receiving,” said Aristocrat Sr. Vice President of Sales Sean Evans. “From the moment we revealed VIRIDIAN at G2E and at NIGA, customer demand has been very high, and we are confident that VIRIDIAN will be a product that changes the face of gaming forever.”
VIRIDIAN, and its GEN7(TM) platform, was recently named the year’s “Best New Slot Product” by Global Gaming Business Magazine.
The VIRIDIAN cabinet is designed for optimal player comfort and operator serviceability and features a slimmer footprint, high resolution dual LCDs, unique wrap-around belly art, creating a product truly designed to perform. VIRIDIAN embraces environmentally responsible design and production methods, resulting in a 100 percent RoHS-compliant product and increased energy efficiency for operators.
Driven by an Intel(TM) processor, the innovative GEN7 platform features dynamic scorecards and attract sequences and an enhanced Easy Play on-screen interface, including player-selectable denominations. The new platform utilizes Smart card and flash card technology, and, in addition to offering an enhanced player experience, GEN7 paves the way for downloadable, server-based and wireless gaming, supporting the technology of today while driving the technology of the future.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited , a leading global provider of gaming solutions that consistently outperform the competition. The Company is licensed by over two hundred regulators and its products and services are available in over ninety countries around the world. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, interactive video terminal systems, electronic tables, and casino management systems. For further information visit the company’s website at .
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FRIANT, Calif., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ — The Club Members* at Table Mountain casino are now the first in the valley to experience the new MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS! Available on all of Table Mountain’s 2000 slot machines, players can WIN BIG and WIN FAST every hour of every day with Massive Cash and Rapid Bonus Jackpots … yet another reward for The Club members!
Located in the heart of Central California and voted the 2008 People Choice Award Winner for Best Local Casino, Table Mountain casino is the only valley casino to feature these jackpots that are guaranteed to have a cash payout of between $20,000 and $50,000 in addition to the regular winnings.
Available on every denomination slot, video reel and video poker machine, MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS offer players two additional distinct opportunities to Win Big and Win Fast with the Massive Cash and Rapid Bonus Jackpots. Both Massive Cash and Rapid Bonus can pay out at any time on any of the 2,000 slot machines, and best of all, these random jackpots are in addition to the regular winnings!
The Massive Cash Jackpots have a minimum cash payout of $20,000 and MUST hit by the time they reach a cash payout amount of $50,000. Remember, this payout is in addition to all other winnings; guaranteeing an additional win for random lucky Club members.
The Rapid Bonus Jackpot will give players on all denomination slot, video reel and video poker machines up to $50 in Free Bonus Play several times an hour, several times a day, every single day! Those winnings add up fast! Rapid Bonus is also in addition to all other winnings.
Table Mountain casino President and CEO John Mayewski explained this exciting new jackpot phenomenon, “We are thrilled to offer our Table Mountain Club members yet another incredible opportunity to win. The MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS are an additional example of Table Mountain’s commitment to providing the best and most energizing chances to Win Big, Win Fast and Win More Often!”
It’s clear that guests are pleased with their increased chances for winning. Longtime Table Mountain casino guest Nicolette Moore emphasized, “I couldn’t wait to come up to Table Mountain and try my luck at the MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS. It’s a small drive for such a big opportunity to win!”
There is no minimum bet required to win a MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOT. Membership in The Club is free. For information on The Club membership benefits, go to .
About Table Mountain:
Table Mountain casino is owned and operated by the Table Mountain Rancheria Band of Indians who actively support many community-based agencies and non-profit organizations serving residents of the Greater Fresno area and the regional San Joaquin Valley community.
To learn more about Table Mountain Casino, its community service programs and current promotions, please visit tmcasino.com.
* Must be a member of The Club and have your Club card properly inserted
in the machine in order to be eligible to win MEGA MOUNTAIN Jackpots.
Membership in The Club is free. MEGA MOUNTAIN winnings are completely
independent of any other jackpots. See additional Rules for further
information.

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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Marnell Corrao Associates, known for its award-winning design and construction work in Las Vegas, topped-off the $1 billion M Resort, Spa and casino on Friday, August 8 at the resort site located on South Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway. The commemoration event signifies a milestone in the construction process as the last piece of the structure was placed to form the resort’s highest elevation.
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Marnell Corrao Associates () headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the world’s leading hotel/casino/resort design and construction firm, having built many of the most exciting destination hotel/casino resorts including the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Bellagio and Wynn Resorts. Through a diversified family of companies, Marnell has the ability, expertise and proven track record to provide a full range of project development services from initial conceptualization through final build-out and property management. With over 30 years of experience as Executive Architect, Architect of Record, Interior Designer, Construction Manager, General Contractor and Property Developer and Manager, Marnell has been a major contributor in the transforming of the Las Vegas skyline.
“The M Resort represents the Marnell’s Family of Companies’ best efforts to date. From the owner’s partnership to our company’s efforts, our banking partners and the governmental agencies’ responsiveness have all played a key role in the success of this new resort,” said Tony Marnell, Chairman and CEO of Marnell Corrao Associates.
The topping off event commenced with an evergreen tree hoisted to the top of the building and concluded with a hard-hat tour of the property led by M Resort Chairman and CEO Anthony A. Marnell, III.
“This is a major milestone in our construction process,” said Anthony A. Marnell, III. “We anticipate completing the M Resort on time and on budget and are excited to debut the new property in March 2009.”
Blending into the natural beauty of the desert Southwest, the M Resort, Spa and casino will have 390 guest rooms, nine restaurants, a destination wine cellar and tasting room, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a 23,000 square foot spa and fitness center and over 100,000 square foot pool and events piazza named Villaggio del Sole.
The boutique resort will feature over 92,000 square feet of casino space that will house 1,846 slot machines, 64 table games and a state-of-the-art race and sports book. Property executives recently announced a partnership with Cantor Gaming to provide cutting-edge mobile gaming technology to the casino floor and race and sports book.
In addition to the casino, M Resort will offer an inviting blend of warm, yet modern design and deliver amenities ideal for locals and visitors seeking an upscale niche property away from the Strip. Plans are already underway for first class retail and entertainment amenities including a partnership with Taubman Center Inc.
Partnering with Taubman, M Resort will have the first full-scale, department store anchored regional mall to be directly integrated into a casino resort. The retail addition will add one million square feet of in-line shopping to the resort and is expected to open in late 2011 or early 2012.
M Resort master-plan also includes a 63,000 square foot movie entertainment theatre to the resort. The movie entertainment theatre will feature 14 screens and 3,100 seats. Digital and 3-D movie projection, spacious auditoriums, oversized movie screens, all-stadium luxury seating, digital sound and premium concession selections, will be offered at the movie entertainment theatre.
“We are happy to have partnered with outstanding brands like Taubman which will evolve the property and provide valuable amenities to our guests,” said Marnell. “We look forward to offering an exceptional new experience.”
ABOUT M RESORT, SPA AND CASINO
M Resort, Spa and casino is located on over 90 acres at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort will provide optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort features 390 exceptionally appointed guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming and more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space in addition to a variety of luxury amenities including a partnership with Taubman Centers, Inc. to bring up to one million square feet of in-line retail shopping to the M Resort. The resort will also feature a 14-screen digital movie entertainment complex. Entertainment options coupled with unique dining offerings and a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center provide local and out of town guests with an unrivaled South Strip experience. For more information, visit .
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SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino, a combined project of the Pueblo of Pojoaque and Hilton Hotels Corporation, will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, August 12 in Santa Fe at 1 p.m.
Pueblo officials are expecting the casino to experience a high volume of visitors on the first day during what is termed as a soft opening. Grand opening ceremonies and other events will take place September 3-6.
“We’ve worked extensively to bring the most stunning resort property to Santa Fe and create a Las Vegas-style gaming experience in Northern New Mexico,” said Allen Mosley, Chief Executive Officer for the Pueblo of Pojoaque. “We’re thrilled to welcome our first guests and look forward to creating a spectacular grand opening in early September.”
The grand opening activities at Buffalo Thunder Resort & casino begin on Wednesday, September 3 with an official ribbon cutting and a performance by the world-famous, Las Vegas based Flying Elvi skydiving team. The performance is designed to symbolize the migration of fun and excitement from Las Vegas to Santa Fe. Grand opening festivities continue through September 6 including casino promotions, fireworks and live entertainment. Buffalo Thunder Resort & casino is pleased to host the legendary Gladys Knight in concert on Friday, September 5 at 9 p.m. Ticket prices for Gladys Knight start at $49 plus service charge and tickets can be purchased now by visiting or calling (800) 905-3315.
Buffalo Thunder Resort & casino is the largest destination resort in New Mexico with 395 luxury guest rooms and upscale accommodations at the Hilton Santa Fe Golf Resort & Spa. Resort amenities include a modern, Las Vegas-style casino with 1,200 brand-new slot machines, 22 table games and a 10-table poker room; the 36-hole Towa Golf Course designed by Hale Irwin and Bill Phillips; a full-service spa and fitness center; indoor and outdoor pools; seven restaurants including Turquoise Trail Bar & Grill, the Painted Parrot Buffet and famed chef Mark Miller’s Red Sage; 66,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; thrilling nightlife and headline entertainment.
Buffalo Thunder Resort & casino is nestled among 587 acres of pristine land at the foot of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains in Northern New Mexico and offers an all-inclusive destination in America’s most eclectic and historic city. The resort is only 15 minutes from Santa Fe Plaza, 60 minutes from Taos and 75 minutes from Albuquerque. For more information, visit or call 877-455-7775.
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with nearly 2,700 hotels and 475,000 rooms in more than 80 countries, with 150,000 team members worldwide. More than 2,300 hotels are owned, managed or franchised in the USA with a portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded hotel brands including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations(TM), Homewood Suites by Hilton(R) and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection(TM). Outside the USA, the company operates 262 hotels branded Hilton and 131 under the mid-market Scandic brand. For more information about our company, please visit .
MEDIA CONTACT:
Amanda Hill
Preferred Public Relations & Marketing
702-254-5704

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FRIANT, Calif., Aug. 1 /PRNewswire/ — Table Mountain Casino, voted the 2008 People’s Choice Award Winner for Best Local Casino, continues to delight guests with another exciting entertainment experience by presenting Grammy Award winner Boz Scaggs, for a special one-night-only performance on Monday August 11, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
Scaggs, born in Texas and raised with an abiding respect for a wide spectrum of American roots music, has combined rock, jazz, R & B and blues to create his trademark Boz Scaggs sound. His extensive and distinctive career began in the 1970s with the Steve Miller Band. For over thirty years, Scaggs has continued to prove himself as one of music’s most creative and original artists.
“My first love was the sound of a guitar and my earliest influences were things I heard in my household,” emphasized Scaggs. “My songwriting and my style became more complex as I listened, learned, borrowed and stole and put my music together.” Much to the delight of his enthusiastic fans, Scaggs’ dedication to his musical instincts has culminated in what have now become all-time Boz favorites such as, Lido Shuffle, Look What You’ve Done to Me, Lo Down, Harbor Lights and, of course, the passionate and overwhelming lyrics of We’re All Alone.
John Mayewski, President and CEO of Table Mountain casino is pleased to bring yet another top-performing headliner to the stage at Table Mountain. He explained, “Our guests have come to expect only the best from our concerts and that’s what we are delivering … the very best! We will continue with our ongoing line-up of outstanding entertainers; providing unmatched performances for our audiences to enjoy.”
Scaggs’ concert is the latest in a series of sold-out Table Mountain shows that have recently included Heart, Ronnie Milsap, Liza Minelli, Huey Lewis and the News and Blues Legend Bonnie Raitt.
As an added bonus for Boz Scaggs’ concertgoers, the crowd will be treated to an extra-special show-stopping event-ticketholders can win their share of $4000 just for walking through the concert doors! As concertgoers enter the show, they’ll be given a beaded necklace with a number on the front. Winning numbers will be announced after the show and each number called will win $500*.
“Having earned the distinction of being named Number One Local casino truly sets us apart. We will continue to work hard to maintain Table Mountain as the premier Entertainment Destination for our guests,” promised Mayewski.
Tickets for Scaggs’ August 11, 2008 show are available at the Main casino Cage or at tmcasino.com. Prices are $45 VIP, $35 Reserved, $25 General Admission. Members of The Club save $5, Platinum Members save $10. No refunds, cameras or video. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
*Must be present to win.

About Table Mountain:

Table Mountain casino is owned and operated by the Table Mountain Rancheria Band of Indians who actively support many community-based agencies and non-profit organizations serving residents of the Greater Fresno area and the regional San Joaquin Valley community.
To learn more about Table Mountain Casino, its community service programs and current promotions, please visit tmcasino.com.
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LAS VEGAS, July 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Tim Poster and Tom Breitling will be joining Wynn Resorts subsidiary Wynn Las Vegas as Sr. Vice Presidents of Strategy and Development.
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As long-standing business partners, Tim and Tom have together helped to pioneer the online travel industry with the development and ultimate sale of Travelscape to Expedia. This Las Vegas oriented travel company established a sales model that was eventually adopted and more fully exploited by the leading internet-based travel agencies.
It wasn’t long after selling Travelscape that Tim and Tom orchestrated the acquisition of the Golden Nugget, and turned their attention towards revitalizing this classic casino property. As the principal operators, they expanded their knowledge and understanding of integrated resort operations and managed to reinvigorate this downtown Las Vegas gem. Their collective experiences and their entrepreneurial drive, make them ideally suited to assist Wynn as it prepares for another period of substantial growth and change.
“This is a very exciting time for our company as we prepare to expand both here in Las Vegas and in Asia,” noted Steve Wynn. “Until now, we’ve only been limited by our human capital and our limited capacity to design, develop and operate resorts that live up to our standards. With the addition of Tim and Tom to our leadership team we have both improved our opportunities for success with our existing ventures and enhanced our ability to pursue new ones.”
Wynn Resorts, Limited is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol WYNN and is part of the NASDAQ-100 Index. Wynn Resorts owns and operates Wynn Las Vegas () and Wynn Macau (). Wynn Las Vegas, a luxury hotel and destination casino resort located on the Las Vegas Strip features 2,716 luxurious guest rooms and suites; an approximately 111,000 square foot casino; 22 food and beverage outlets; an on-site 18-hole golf course; approximately 223,000 square feet of meeting space; an on-site Ferrari and Maserati dealership; and approximately 74,000 square feet of retail space. Wynn Macau is a destination casino resort in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and currently features 600 deluxe hotel rooms and suites; approximately 205,000 square foot casino; casual and fine dining in five restaurants; approximately 46,000 square feet of retail space; a health club, pool and spa, along with lounges and meeting facilities.

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BILOXI, Miss., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi, Biloxi’s popular resort destination, will commemorate its one year anniversary with a rock star line-up of events starting Monday, June 30 through Monday, July 7. The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most anticipated destination resort opened its doors 7/7/07 having undergone major renovation and rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Having welcomed over two-million guests since opening, Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi has reason to celebrate.
To kick off the celebration, Hard Rock Biloxi’s prized casino will offer a special anniversary edition of the Reels to Riches Slot tournament Sunday, June 29 and Sunday, July 6 each worth $10,000, or a share of $20,000 over the two-day series. Biloxi’s regularly scheduled Reels to Riches tournament on Thursday, July 3 will be free to the public and worth $2,500 for those who feel lucky. Following the casino showdown, GRAMMY-Award-Winning rock star Pat Benatar — known for hit songs such as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” — will perform at Biloxi’s ultimate concert locale, Hard Rock Live. Pat’s performances Friday and Saturday nights will be followed by an illuminating fireworks show to mark the momentous week-long fete. “With over 94,000 rooms sold in one year, the Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi certainly deserves to throw a party of this caliber,” said Duncan McKenzie, President and General Manager of Hard Rock Biloxi. In true rock n’ roll fashion, Hard Rock Biloxi will celebrate poolside on Sunday at “Detox,” Biloxi partygoers’ favorite Sunday bash featuring live music and signature cocktails at The Wet Spot.
For the grand finale on July 7, the casino will offer a shot at one million dollars in cash, with 25 runners up winning Xtra Credit for an entire year. Extreme Red Bull Sky Divers will rip from the sky landing on the large lawn area next to the property’s unique beach pool. Capping off the week-long festivities will be a GRAMMY-Award-winning musical performance by Edwin McCain to benefit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Located at the Hard Rock Cafe, the concert will be open to the public with a $20 entry fee. And, of course, birthday cake with a champagne toast will be available for all guests there to celebrate with the Hard Rock Biloxi.
Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC. The property features a Hard Rock casino with 1,400 slot machines, 50 table games and a poker room. The Rock Spa, an Aveda Concept Spa, offers services such as facials, massages, body wraps, and nails and Merge hair salon. Additional conveniences include fitness center, 12-story hotel with 318 rooms and suites, unique beach pool with underwater music features, Rise, the lounge located on the 12th floor of the hotel, five restaurants including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Satisfaction Buffet, 24/7 Grille, Vibe Great Steaks & Seafood, and the Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock Live(R) accommodating over 1,600 guests has featured outstanding performers, concerts and events including 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Bret Michaels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Nicks, Daughtry, Avril Lavigne, Sara Evans, The Doobie Brothers, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many more. Retail shops include the Rock Shop, Taunt, Ben & Jerry’s, and Starbucks.
About Hard Rock International
With 127 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; and Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011. Hard Rock Park, located in Myrtle Beach, is the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For more information on Hard Rock, visit . The Hard Rock Hotel and casino is located at 777 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi.
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228.276.7308 212.981.5137

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BILOXI, Miss., June 30 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi, Biloxi’s popular resort destination, will commemorate its one year anniversary with a rock star line-up of events starting Monday, June 30 through Monday, July 7. The Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most anticipated destination resort opened its doors 7/7/07 having undergone major renovation and rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Having welcomed over two-million guests since opening, Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi has reason to celebrate.
To kick off the celebration, Hard Rock Biloxi’s prized casino will offer a special anniversary edition of the Reels to Riches Slot tournament Sunday, June 29 and Sunday, July 6 each worth $10,000, or a share of $20,000 over the two-day series. Biloxi’s regularly scheduled Reels to Riches tournament on Thursday, July 3 will be free to the public and worth $2,500 for those who feel lucky. Following the casino showdown, GRAMMY-Award-Winning rock star Pat Benatar — known for hit songs such as “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” — will perform at Biloxi’s ultimate concert locale, Hard Rock Live. Pat’s performances Friday and Saturday nights will be followed by an illuminating fireworks show to mark the momentous week-long fete. “With over 94,000 rooms sold in one year, the Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi certainly deserves to throw a party of this caliber,” said Duncan McKenzie, President and General Manager of Hard Rock Biloxi. In true rock n’ roll fashion, Hard Rock Biloxi will celebrate poolside on Sunday at “Detox,” Biloxi partygoers’ favorite Sunday bash featuring live music and signature cocktails at The Wet Spot.
For the grand finale on July 7, the casino will offer a shot at one million dollars in cash, with 25 runners up winning Xtra Credit for an entire year. Extreme Red Bull Sky Divers will rip from the sky landing on the large lawn area next to the property’s unique beach pool. Capping off the week-long festivities will be a GRAMMY-Award-winning musical performance by Edwin McCain to benefit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Located at the Hard Rock Cafe, the concert will be open to the public with a $20 entry fee. And, of course, birthday cake with a champagne toast will be available for all guests there to celebrate with the Hard Rock Biloxi.
Hard Rock Hotel & casino Biloxi is owned and operated by Premier Entertainment Biloxi LLC. The property features a Hard Rock casino with 1,400 slot machines, 50 table games and a poker room. The Rock Spa, an Aveda Concept Spa, offers services such as facials, massages, body wraps, and nails and Merge hair salon. Additional conveniences include fitness center, 12-story hotel with 318 rooms and suites, unique beach pool with underwater music features, Rise, the lounge located on the 12th floor of the hotel, five restaurants including Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Satisfaction Buffet, 24/7 Grille, Vibe Great Steaks & Seafood, and the Hard Rock Cafe. Hard Rock Live(R) accommodating over 1,600 guests has featured outstanding performers, concerts and events including 3 Doors Down, Kid Rock, Bret Michaels, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Stevie Nicks, Daughtry, Avril Lavigne, Sara Evans, The Doobie Brothers, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many more. Retail shops include the Rock Shop, Taunt, Ben & Jerry’s, and Starbucks.
About Hard Rock International
With 127 high-energy Hard Rock Cafes and nine Hotels/Casinos in 48 countries, Hard Rock International is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya and Bali. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Macau and Penang, both scheduled to open in 2009; Palm Springs, Atlanta and Panama, scheduled to open in 2010; and Dubai, scheduled to open in 2011. Hard Rock Park, located in Myrtle Beach, is the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park. Hard Rock International, Inc. is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For more information on Hard Rock, visit . The Hard Rock Hotel and casino is located at 777 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, Mississippi.
Media Contacts:
Jessica Dukes Katy Darnaby
228.276.7308 212.981.5137

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LAS VEGAS, June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. announced it has rebranded the East Chicago, Ind., property it acquired last September to “Ameristar casino Hotel.” The new name marks the completion of a number of enhancements to the facility, including improved food and beverage offerings, a remodeled casino floor featuring a new design and layout, state-of-the-art technology that will bring Ameristar’s Star Awards players’ program to guests and an enhanced mix of games.
Ameristar will celebrate the property’s rebranding with three free, high-profile concerts along the shores of Lake Michigan this summer:
– Academy Award, Golden Globe and multi-Grammy winner Lionel Richie, who has sold more than 100 million records and achieved a string of 13 consecutive top 10 hits, is set to perform July 20.
– Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Smokey Robinson, widely regarded as the all-time top purveyor of mainstream romantic soul and one of the country’s most important performers of urban contemporary music, will take the stage Aug. 17.
– Country music sensation and television star Reba McEntire, whose 22 number one hits, multiple-platinum albums and long-running situation comedy have made her one of country music’s most successful crossover artists, will close the series Sept. 13.
“Metropolitan Chicago is the United States’ third-largest commercial gaming market and one in which Ameristar is eager to excel,” said Gordon Kanofsky, Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Ameristar. “It’s now the seventh market in which Ameristar operates and an important addition to our portfolio of eight properties across the United States. We look forward to providing to the Chicagoland area Ameristar’s exceptional guest service in combination with our high-quality casino, dining and entertainment offerings.”
Among the features guests visiting Ameristar casino Hotel in East Chicago will experience are:
– A remodeled 53,000-square-foot casino offering more than 1,800 slot machines and 76 table games, including a dedicated baccarat room and a 16-table live poker room. In addition, a new bar has been added on each of the casino’s three levels.
– Four restaurants, including the upscale Waterfront Grill steakhouse, Double Down Diner, remodeled All Sports Cafe and remodeled and renamed Heritage Buffet. Heritage Buffet features new menu items and an expanded salad station and dessert bar. All Sports Cafe offers new decor, a larger bar and 20 plasma screen televisions. The property’s entire food and beverage operation is benefiting from Ameristar’s strong emphasis on culinary excellence, which has garnered numerous awards throughout the United States.
– Two lounges, including a new VIP Star Club. The Star Club has been completely refurbished and includes a new food service line that doubles the food offerings available to guests and accommodates chefs’ stations. In addition, it features new menus that provide guests with a rotating variety of culinary options.
– A 15-story, full-service hotel tower, which has 290 rooms, including three junior and seven super suites. The super suites are more than 1,000 square feet in size and offer whirlpool soaking tubs, all-marble baths and surround sound audio systems. The tower is conveniently connected to both the casino and the pavilion and features a fitness facility.
– Direct access from a 1,975-space parking garage, in addition to a convenient, 250-space surface parking lot.
Still to come are more state-of-the-art slot machines and further improvements and additions to the property’s pavilion, including a Starbucks coffeehouse slated to open later this summer.
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About Ameristar
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a leading Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company known for its premier properties characterized by innovative architecture, state-of-the-art casino floors and superior dining, lodging and entertainment offerings. Ameristar’s focus on the total entertainment experience and the highest quality guest service has earned it leading market share positions in the markets in which it operates. Founded in 1954 in Jackpot, Nevada, Ameristar has been a public company since November 1993. The Company has a portfolio of eight casinos in seven markets: Ameristar casino Resort Spa in St. Charles (greater St. Louis); Ameristar casino Hotel in East Chicago (Chicagoland area); Ameristar Kansas City; Ameristar Council Bluffs (Omaha, Nebraska and southwestern Iowa); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson, Mississippi and Monroe, Louisiana); Ameristar Black Hawk (Denver metropolitan area); and Cactus Petes and The Horseshu in Jackpot, Nevada (Idaho and the Pacific Northwest).
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LAS VEGAS, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Bally Technologies, Inc. , a leader in slots, video machines, casino management systems and networked solutions for the global gaming industry, announced today that one of Europe’s largest gaming operators, Hit Group, has selected Bally’s Networked Floor of the Future systems solutions for its high-speed, Ethernet gaming floors at its gaming and entertainment centers in Slovenia.
Bally will install its full casino management and slot management systems solutions along with its iVIEW network that will ultimately deliver interactive player content to each of the Hit Group’s 3,300 gaming machines. Bally’s product offering to the Hit Group also includes the Company’s new multiple language and foreign currency exchange capabilities. Full execution of the agreement for the Hit Group’s properties is based on successful “go-lives” at multiple properties.
The Hit Group chose Bally after a highly competitive selection process in which they evaluated a number of companies based on the quality of products, systems functionality, and the ability to support international customers.
“For the Hit Group, the introduction of Bally’s system is of key importance for the increased business competitiveness, especially in the field of upgrading the system of relations with guests — CRM,” said Niko Trost, MSc, President of the Management Board of Hit.
“We feel honored to have been selected by the Hit Group after such an extensive evaluation, and look forward to providing one of Europe’s largest gaming operators our Networked Floor of the Future,” said Richard M. Haddrill, Chief Executive Officer and President of Bally Technologies. “This contract reflects Bally’s continued commitment to becoming the global gaming technology leader.”
The Hit Group plans to implement Bally’s award-winning Business Intelligence solution, a data analysis dashboard and data visualization tool that connects player data with individual game data, providing casino and marketing managers with deep insights into how casino patrons interact with the gaming floor.
For its sophisticated marketing initiatives, the Hit Group will use Bally’s robust, player-centric Power Bonusing(TM) tools for coupons, sweepstakes, and other rewards and incentive programs.
Bally has also partnered with the Hit Group and is providing professional and technical services to help the gaming operator develop unique system features and programs for the Slovenian market and its current regulations.
The Company will complete its first installation at the Hit Group’s largest gaming and entertainment center, the Perla Hotel & casino in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, in the first calendar quarter of 2009.
About Bally Technologies, Inc.
With a history dating back to 1932, Las Vegas-based Bally Technologies designs, manufactures, operates and distributes advanced gaming devices, systems and technology solutions worldwide. Bally’s product line includes reel-spinning slot machines, video slots, wide-area progressives, and Class II, lottery and central determination games and platforms. As the world’s No. 1 gaming systems company, Bally also offers an array of casino management, slot accounting, bonusing, cashless and table management solutions. The Company also owns and operates Rainbow casino in Vicksburg, Miss. For more information, please contact Laura Olson-Reyes, Director of Corporate Communications, at 702-584-7742, or visit .
About Hit Group
The Hit Group ranks among the largest entertainment providers in Europe. In operation for more than 20 years, Hit has developed into a solid and promising company, dedicated to its guests and determined to satisfy their wishes by offering top-quality leisure time activities. Hit considers Europe the most challenging of markets, and using an innovative approach, has won a considerable share of the continent’s gaming, entertainment, and tourism sector. Today, the Hit Group consists of nine companies in different countries. The majority of activities are located in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, where Hit operates one of the largest gaming and entertainment centers in Europe, Perla Hotel & Casino. For more information, please visit .
This news release may contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Such information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect the results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Future operating results may be adversely affected as a result of a number of risks that are detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release and represents that the information is only valid as of today’s date.
Investor Contact: Robert Caller Media Contact: Laura Olson-Reyes
(702) 584-7982 (702) 584-7742

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