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ST. LOUIS, June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and year end results before the market opens on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 10 a.m. central time.
The toll-free telephone number to access the call for the U.S. is (800) 230-1092. The international telephone number to access the call is (612) 332-0345. The conference call reference number is 931600.
The investor’s conference call will be recorded and available for review starting at noon central on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, until midnight central on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, by dialing (800) 475-6701; International: (320) 365-3844 and access number 931600.
The live webcast will be accessible on Isle of Capri Casino’s website at .
Please log on to the website approximately fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary software. Following the call’s completion, a replay will be available on-demand through January 5, 2008.
About Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at each of its 18 casino properties. The Company owns and operates casinos in Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville, Kansas City, Missouri; two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado; and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach, Florida. Isle of Capri Casinos’ international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors, including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals, financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and delays, weather, permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.
Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and expansion projects, is included in the filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Dale Black, Chief Financial Officer-314.813.9327
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President-561.995.6660
Jill Haynes, Senior Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368

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WASHINGTON, June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — An amendment to develop new regulations to enforce the Unlawful Internet gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) was defeated today in a tie vote in the House Committee on Financial Services. The amendment to the Payments System Protection Act, H.R. 5767, offered by Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.), would have required the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System, in consultation with the Attorney General, to develop new regulations to implement UIGEA that are less burdensome for U.S. financial services companies.
“It is disappointing that the Republicans would turn their back on the credit unions and banks at a time when the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve says the proposed rules to enforce UIGEA are unworkable,” said Jeffrey Sandman, spokesperson for the Safe and Secure Internet gambling Initiative. “Given the freedom of the Internet, it is foolhardy to impose the current regulations and force U.S. financial service companies to police for illegal activity. Rather than prohibit an activity millions of Americans enjoy to do in their homes, just as they can do in a casino, Congress should create a regulatory framework for Internet gambling as a way to protect consumers and collect billions in much-needed federal revenue that is currently lost in an underground, uncontrolled marketplace.”
The King amendment responded to concerns raised by U.S. financial services companies about the burden and ambiguity in the proposed rules to implement UIGEA. The updated bill would have required federal regulators to adopt formal rulemaking processes to define unlawful Internet gambling activities, to create a list of unlawful Internet gambling businesses, and to conduct an economic impact study on the costs for compliance. The bill would have also forced the agencies to take into consideration the Paperwork Reduction Act and Regulatory Flexibility Act, current laws the proposed rules to enforce UIGEA failed to address.
Rep. Frank stated before the Committee on Financial Services that Congress is putting the U.S. financial services industry at risk by not clarifying the regulations to enforce UIGEA and defining unlawful Internet gambling activities. “Hijacking the financial payment system at a time when it is under major stress and giving them the job of carrying out an unclear mandate doesn’t make sense.”
Representatives of the U.S. financial services industry, including the Chamber of Commerce, The Financial Services Roundtable, Credit Union National Association, and National Association of Federal Credit Unions, pledged their support for the Payments System Protection Act and King amendment in letters to Rep. Frank and members of the Committee on Financial Services.
“I wish to be clear that we do not support the notion that financial services companies should be ‘deputized’ to police gambling activity in any form or function,” wrote Mr. Steve Barlett, president and CEO of The Financial Services Roundtable. “While we would support the passage of H.R. 5767 as introduced, I agree that the King Amendment makes essential improvements to a deeply flawed law and therefore support its inclusion.”
Concerns about the impact of UIGEA were also raised by the Americans for Tax Reform (ATF) and Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) in a letter to members of the Committee on Financial Services, which said that “if implemented as proposed in current regulations, UIGEA would have a number of serious, negative consequences for the nation’s economy.”
Concerns about the proposed rules to implement UIGEA were previously raised at a congressional hearing on April 2, 2008 (”Proposed UIGEA Regulations: Burden without Benefit?”) and in hundreds of comments submitted to the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System. Representatives of the Department of the Treasury and Federal Reserve System acknowledged at the hearing the challenges U.S. financial institutions will face in attempting to comply with UIGEA.
Last year, Rep. Frank introduced the Internet gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act (H.R. 2046) that would establish a regulatory and enforcement framework for licensed gambling operators to accept bets and wagers from individuals in the U.S. It includes a number of built-in consumer protections, including safeguards against compulsive and underage gambling, money laundering, fraud and identity theft. States would also have the right to control what, if any, level of Internet gambling is permissible within their borders and could apply additional taxes and restrictions.
A companion piece of legislation to the Frank bill introduced by Rep. Jim McDermott (D-Wash.), the Internet gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2008 (H.R. 5523), would ensure the collection of taxes on regulated Internet gambling activities. According to a tax revenue analysis prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers, taxation of regulated Internet gambling is expected to generate between $8.7 billion to $42.8 billion in federal revenues over its first 10 years.
About Safe and Secure Internet gambling Initiative
The Safe and Secure Internet gambling Initiative promotes the freedom of individuals to gamble online with the proper safeguards to protect consumers and ensure the integrity of financial transactions. For more information on the Initiative, please visit . The Web site provides a means by which individuals can register support for regulated Internet gambling with their elected representatives.
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ST. LOUIS, June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced today that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa will reopen Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. following its second temporary closure due to Mississippi River flooding.
“The flood waters have receded allowing safe access to our property for guests and employees. We will reopen today and everyone is excited to welcome our guests. Once again, we greatly appreciate the hard work of our team members, as well as all the city employees who have made an extraordinary effort to protect not only our facility, but all of the buildings and businesses located downtown,” said Mo Hyder, vice president and general manager.
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., founded in 1992, is dedicated to providing its customers with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience at each of its 18 casino properties. The Company owns and operates casinos in Biloxi, Lula and Natchez, Mississippi; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Bettendorf, Davenport, Marquette and Waterloo, Iowa; Boonville, Caruthersville and Kansas City, Missouri; two casinos in Black Hawk, Colorado; and a casino and harness track in Pompano Beach, Florida. Isle of Capri Casinos’ international gaming interests include a casino that it operates in Freeport, Grand Bahama, a casino in Coventry, England, and a two-thirds ownership interest in casinos in Dudley and Wolverhampton, England.
This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to change. These forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or negatively by various factors, including without limitation, licensing, and other regulatory approvals, financing sources, development and construction activities, costs and delays, weather, permits, competition and business conditions in the gaming industry. The forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.
CONTACTS:
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.,
Dale Black, Chief Financial Officer-314.813.9327
Allan B. Solomon, Executive Vice President-561.995.6660
Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication-314.813.9368

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NEW YORK, June 23 /PRNewswire/ — This summer Donna Summer will embark on a North American tour to promote her brand new album ‘Crayons.’ The “STAMP YOUR FEET TOUR” featuring a new set, design and costumes will include material from Summer’s new album ‘Crayons’ as well as her classic hits. ‘Crayons,’ Donna’s first album of all new studio material in 17 years, debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart making it Summer’s highest debuting album since 1983’s “She Works Hard For The Money.”
Adding to her list of accomplishments is the recent success “I’m A Fire,” the first single from ‘Crayons’ which rose to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Charts making it her 13th #1 single to top the club charts and her 19th #1 charting single across all charts. The remix for the second single “Stamp Your Feet” is also poised to top the dance chart.
Containing a potent mix of up-tempo tunes and ballads, ‘Crayons’ showcases incredible new material, all-co written by Donna (who wrote or co-wrote the majority of her hits of the 70’s and 80’s). Working with Donna were renowned writers and producers including: Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Pink), Danielle Brisebois (Natasha Bedingfield, New Radicals), JR Rotem (Sean Kingston, Rihanna), Toby Gad (Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield), Evan Bogart (co-writer of Rihanna’s smash “SOS” and the son of legendary record executive, Casablanca Records founder and Donna’s mentor, Neil Bogart), and Lester Mendez (Shakira, Santana).
“She still has the hot stuff…” says USA Today
“Twenty years after disco’s heyday, Summer is still having the time of her life…” says Chicago Sun times
Donna’s long list of musical accomplishments include: 19 #1 Billboard singles, 12 Gold and Platinum singles, 5 Grammy Awards, 6 American Music Awards, 2 Double Platinum albums, 1 Platinum album, 8 Gold albums. Her song “Last Dance” won both Oscar and Golden Globe awards.

TOUR DATES

7.5.08 FILENE CENTER AT WOLF TRAP
Vienna, VA

7.8.08 MEADOWBROOK U.S. CELLULAR PAVILLION
Gilford, NH

7.9.08 MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Uncasville, CT

7.11.08 BETHEL WOODS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Bethel, NY

7.12.08 BANK OF AMERICA PAVILLION
Boston, MA

7.13.08 LEBRETON FLATS PARK
Ottawa, ON

7.16.08 PIER SIX PAVILION
Baltimore, MD

7.18.08 PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
Holmdel, NJ

7.19.08 NIKON AT JONES BEACH THEATER
Wantagh, NY

7.20.08 SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO
Salamanca, NY

7.22.08 casino RAMA ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Rama, ON

7.23.08 casino RAMA ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Rama, ON

7.25.08 CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City, NJ

7.26.08 CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY
Atlantic City, NJ

7.27.08 WESTHAMPTON BEACH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Westhampton Beach, NY

8.8.08 RIVER ROCK casino RESORT
Richmond, BC

8.9.08 RIVER ROCK casino RESORT
Richmond, BC

8.10.08 NORTHERN QUEST CASINO
Airway Heights, WA

8.13.08 THE MOUNTAIN WINERY
Saratoga, CA

8.15.08 PEPPERMILL HOTEL CASINO
Reno, NV

8.16.08 PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Oakland, CA

8.17.08 WELLS FARGO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Santa Rosa, CA

8.20.08 VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Alpine, CA

8.22.08 HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Los Angeles, CA

8.23.08 HOLLYWOOD BOWL
Los Angeles, CA

8.27.08 CAESARS WINDSOR
Windsor, ON

8.28.08 CAESARS WINDSOR
Windsor, ON

8.30.08 RAVINIA FESTIVAL
Highland Park, IL

8.31.08 MYSTIC LAKE CASINO
Prior Lake, MN

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ATLANTA, June 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Global Payments Inc. , a leader in both payment processing and gaming cash access services, today announced agreements to provide nine U.S. and Canadian casinos with its comprehensive suite of cash access products and services.
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The gaming establishments have signed contracts to utilize a number of Global’s innovative VIP LightSpeed(R) products including: PlayerCash @dvantage(R) credit and debit card cash advance services, VIP Preferred(R) check-cashing services, and ATM Cash @dvantage(R), which allows patrons to initiate electronic check transactions at ATMs without casino cage assistance.
Global will provide services to the following U.S. casinos: Mardi Gras casino in Black Hawk, Colorado; Player’s Club casino in Ventura, California; Running Aces Harness Park in Forrest Lake, Minnesota; Hoosier Park Racing & casino in Anderson, Indiana; 7th Street casino in Kansas City, Kansas; Bodine’s casino in Carson City, Nevada; and Wind River casino in Riverton, Wyoming. Services in Canada will be provided to Flamboro Downs in Hamilton, Ontario and Georgian Downs in Innisfil, Ontario.
“These new relationships enable Global Payments to continue expansion of our LightSpeed products throughout North America. We are thrilled to have been selected by these gaming establishments and believe we offer revolutionary products that help our clients build a strong, dependable customer base,” said Senior Vice President of Global Payments Gaming Services, Dean DeCristoforo.
VIP LightSpeed is an Internet-accessible, PC-based platform that provides cash access services for traditional and electronic check cashing, ATM check cashing, credit and debit card cash advances and credit reports. In addition, VIP LightSpeed provides high-speed processing of cash access transactions, reduction of risk associated with check cashing and cash advance services, and a full spectrum of management and legal compliance reporting tools.
Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of electronic transaction processing services for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), financial institutions, government agencies, gaming establishments, and multi-national corporations located throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Global Payments offers a comprehensive line of processing solutions for credit and debit cards, business-to-business purchasing cards, gift cards, electronic check conversion and check guarantee, verification and recovery including electronic check services, as well as terminal management. The company also provides consumer money transfer services from the U.S. and Europe to destinations in Latin America, Morocco, and the Philippines. For more information about the company and its services, visit .
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements pursuant to the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such as product demand, market and customer acceptance, the effect of economic conditions, competition, pricing, development difficulties, foreign currency risks, costs of capital, continued certification by credit card associations, the ability to consummate and integrate acquisitions, and other risks detailed in the Company’s SEC filings, including the most recently filed Form 10-Q or Form 10K, as applicable. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise any of these statements to reflect future circumstances or the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Contact: Phyllis McNeill
770-829-8245

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FRIANT, Calif., June 18 /PRNewswire/ — Country soul legend Ronnie Milsap will make his first appearance at Table Mountain casino on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Table Mountain guests will be treated to a foot-tapping performance that will have fans singing along with over three decades of Milsap’s most-loved hits such as Smokey Mountain Rain, It Was Almost Like a Song and Lost in the Fifties Tonight.
Ronnie Milsap, blind since birth, displayed amazing musical talent at a very early age. Overcoming a childhood that was filled with obstacles, he used music as his way to connect to the world. Perseverance and a positive attitude have helped Milsap endure and enabled him to forge his myriad of musical influences into a unique style that not only revolutionized Nashville but has brought him a phenomenal career filled with fans and awards.
Milsap has earned 40 #1 hits, seven Grammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards, eight Country Music Association Awards and has sold more than 25 million records; a career matched by few. His current tour, The #1 Hits Tour, will criss-cross the United States and the June 24th appearance at Table Mountain casino is certain to delight California’s central valley fans.
John Mayewski, President and CEO of Table Mountain casino is especially pleased to add the award-winning Milsap to the top-notch entertainers that frequent the stage at Table Mountain. Mayewski emphasized, “We are thrilled to continue our ongoing commitment of bringing only the very best entertainers to Table Mountain. We are looking forward to a Ronnie Milsap performance that will combine familiar favorites with new songs that are sure to be a hit with our guests. It’s easy to see why Milsap is one of country’s most beloved stars and we are anxious for our guests to enjoy the performance and experience Milsap’s friendly easy-going musical style.”
Milsap stated, “I live to perform, I love the stage, and I love the crowds. The applause and crowd give me that drive to keep making music and sharing it with the fans.”
Ronnie Milsap is the latest in a string of entertainers that continue to delight Table Mountain guests. This year’s line-up of stars has already included Liza Minelli, Huey Lewis and the News, Comedian Brad Garret and Blues Legend Bonnie Raitt.
2008 is an extra-special year for Table Mountain. John Mayewski explained, “We are dedicated to making 2008 our best year ever, as we celebrate two special occasions: Table Mountain Casino’s 20th Anniversary and being voted Number One casino in the annual People’s Choice competition. We are honored and humbled by this distinction and want to make sure our guests continue to have the very finest experience at Table Mountain.”
Tickets for Milsap’s 8:00 p.m. June 24, 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 Players save $10. No refunds, cameras or video. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
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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MINNEAPOLIS, June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Table Trac, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TBTC) — Table Trac, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes for the installation of Table Trac’s casino management systems at four tribal casino properties. The signing of this contract contributes greatly to the expanding Table Trac customer base and market share.
The award to Table Trac comes after a lengthy evaluation and comparison by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes’ management of the numerous casino management systems represented as operational in Oklahoma.
“Our commitment to evaluating and choosing the right system for our gaming operations has been a dedicated and collective effort for some time. When it came down to operating history, performance, and price, we were comfortable with our choice of Table Trac/Casino Trac,” stated Chris Derenzo, spokesperson for the Tribes.
“We are honored that the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have selected our systems for their properties,” said Chad Hoehne, Table Trac President, “and our commitment is to implement these projects with proficiency and professionalism.”
Table Trac, based in Minnetonka, Minn., has developed a patented real-time system that automates and monitors casino gaming operations.
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LAS VEGAS, June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. today announced that it has closed an exchange offer, whereby it has exchanged $385 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for an equal principal amount of its outstanding 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the prospectus, dated May 8, 2008, and the related letter of transmittal, including any amendments or supplements thereto.
A registration statement relating to the exchange offer was filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. The offer to exchange was made solely by means of a prospectus.
A copy of the final prospectus related to the exchange offer and the related letter of transmittal may be obtained from The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, Corporate Trust Operations, Reorganization Unit, 101 Barclay Street, Floor 7 East, New York, New York 10286, Attention: David Mauer.
About Pinnacle Entertainment
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates casinos in Nevada, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Argentina and The Bahamas and has significant insurance claims related to a hurricane-damaged hotel and casino complex previously operated in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Company opened Lumiere Place, a $507 million casino hotel in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, in December 2007. Pinnacle also has a second casino development project under construction in the St. Louis area, which opening is dependent upon final approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission. Pinnacle is currently developing a second casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to be called Sugarcane Bay; is developing a casino resort in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and has submitted a proposal for a casino resort in Kansas City, Kansas, subject to various approvals. Additionally, Pinnacle owns a casino site at the heart of the famed Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on which it plans to build a major new casino resort.
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LAS VEGAS, June 12 /PRNewswire/ — “Raw Talent Live,” a 75-minute, high-energy experience featuring interactive live performances of the next generation of World Dance with live, original music and exclusive, high-tech video illusions, will make its debut on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Hotel & casino in August 2008. Tickets go on sale the week of June 23rd.
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“Raw Talent Live will change the way Las Vegas experiences entertainment,” said ND, creator, producer and director of “Raw Talent Live.”"The show will transport audiences from their world to a virtual world that crosses the line between real and surreal, incorporating raw emotion with adrenaline packed interactive performances for a multi-sensory experience.”
Talented and highly trained dancers, singers and musicians will take audiences on an emotional rollercoaster telling the passionate story of the “Laptop of Life(SM)” (LOL) — which holds the ultimate secret the world is after. “Raw Talent Live,” through visual illusion technology, will question the surreal world of modern day’s duality. Do we live the life of machine beings or are we human beings?
This spectacle will be performed at the legendary Sahara Hotel & casino on the Las Vegas Strip at 8:30 p.m. nightly, dark Wednesdays. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Sahara Hotel & casino box office at (702) 737-2515 or by visiting Rawtalent.com.
ND conceptualized and developed the show’s choreography as well as the 700 extravagant costumes. “Raw Talent Live” introduces the Ambient Entertainment Technology (AET), the show’s exclusive video illusion technology. AET combines state-of-the-art video and audio technology, developed specifically for “Raw Talent Live” in collaboration with world-renowned video artist, Alex Doss. This exclusive technology allows the show’s performers to virtually interact with hundreds of video images.
“Raw Talent Live” has been in development by ND for more than 18 months. ND teamed up with manager and executive producer Bernie Yuman. Yuman is well known as the manager of Siegfried & Roy and Muhammad Ali.
Located on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. Since 1952, the Sahara has been a refuge for glitzy entertainment, exhilarating casino action, sumptuous dining and relaxing poolside decadence. The last remaining “Rat Pack” resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original “Ocean’s Eleven” film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Dean Martin to Marilyn Monroe. The legendary Sahara offers guests the opportunity to experience classic Vegas at its best, at one of the last remaining properties of the Strip’s glamorous heyday. For room reservations, call (888) 696-2121 or visit .

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WASHINGTON, Pa., June 11 /PRNewswire/ — The Meadows Racetrack & casino will hold a traditional beam raising ceremony to mark the completion of steel work to its $175 million permanent casino at 11 a.m., TOMORROW, June 12, 2008. The event is by invitation only. The media will be given a progress report on construction and a tour of the facility for the first time. YOUR COVERAGE IS INVITED.
The event, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of the temporary casino opening, will take place at the site of the new casino and grandstand, scheduled to open in spring 2009. During a brief program, Meadows officials, as well as local leaders will sign the final steel beam before it is raised and put onto the structure. Construction workers also will be treated to a cookout to thank them for their hard work.
“Beam-raising is a key milestone in completing the structural portion on the great new casino we’re building,” said Bill Paulos, principal of Cannery casino Resorts, which owns The Meadows. “We’re pleased with our progress as we move closer to opening next year.”
The $175 million permanent casino will help make The Meadows a destination venue known all across America. With as many as 4,200 slot machines, enthusiasts who crave the very latest games will find all that and more. The facility also will integrate the long-standing tradition of harness racing at The Meadows with state-of-the-art gaming facilities and will provide three featured dining venues, which include a premier steak house, a specialty restaurant that overlooks the racetrack and a state-of-the-art food court. A centrally located lounge and bar will feature panoramic views of both the gaming floor and the racetrack. Based in Las Vegas, Cannery casino Resorts is investing more than $450 million into the property.
NOTE: Upon arrival, the media will be given directions on how to proceed to the site of the event.
Contact: David La Torre, La Torre Communications, 717.608.6337
Directions from Pittsburgh: Take Rt. 22-30 West through the Fort Pitt Tunnels to I-79 South. Take Interstate 79 South to Racetrack Road (Exit 41). Turn left onto to Racetrack Road and go about 1/2 mile and turn left into the Meadows. Approximately a 25-minute drive.
Directions from Wheeling, W. Va.: Take Interstate 70 East toward Washington. Merge onto I-79 North via Exit 18 toward Pittsburgh. Take the Racetrack Road exit (Exit 41). Turn right onto Racetrack Road and go about 1/2 mile turning left into The Meadows. Approximately a 35-minute drive.
Directions from Morgantown, W.Va.: Take Interstate 79 North toward Washington. Take the Racetrack Road exit (Exit 41). Turn right onto Racetrack Road and go about 1/2 mile and turn left into The Meadows. Approximately a 45- minute drive.
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