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FRIANT, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — The winnings just keep on coming for lucky Club members at Table Mountain casino with the 2nd Massive Cash Winner in just a few days! Only hours after Ramiro of Fresno won $43,121.87, another lucky Club Member from Clovis won $31,675.09.
The new Massive Cash winnings recently premiered at Table Mountain Casino, voted the Best Local casino by the Peoples Choice Awards for 2008 and it’s easy to see why. Table Mountain is the only casino in Central California to offer this unique rewards program. Massive Cash is not a jackpot that requires a certain combination to win, in fact it is just what the name says — Massive Cash that is awarded to random players at random times, on any machine! Any Club member that has their card inserted into a machine while playing could be the next winner! Best of all, these winnings are in addition to all regular jackpots.
Massive Cash winnings begin at $20,000 and the cash must be awarded by the time the meter reaches $50,000. It’s really as fun and easy as it sounds … at random times on every machine throughout the day, winnings are awarded to random players. Remember, Table Mountain is the first and only casino to bring this exciting new winning opportunity to the Valley!
Massive Cash and another brand new program, Rapid Bonus, are both part of the new MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS that are available on all of Table Mountain’s 2000 slot machines. Rapid Bonus gives 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 jackpots.
Table Mountain casino President and CEO John Mayewski emphasized, “This is an exciting time for Club players at Table Mountain! We are thrilled with the winning results and exciting reactions that Massive Cash and Rapid Bonus are having with our players.” He continued, “Every hour of every day, we are seeing that MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS are truly providing another great reward for our Club members.”
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 .
For more information, contact: John Mayewski, President & CEO or Dan Casas, Legal Counsel at (559) 822-7777.
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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MILWAUKEE, July 25 /PRNewswire/ — From luxury to value, from one end of the Strip to the other, all Vegas hotels are now 20% off! Travelers can pocket the savings or splurge on the city’s world-famous entertainment, dining and gambling scene.
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The offer runs through August 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2008.
To get the deal customers should apply promotion code SAFE at the time of booking, protect their vacation by including the Trip Cancel Waiver or WorldCare(SM) Complete Coverage (full details listed at unitedvacations.com) and they’ll receive 20% off their Las Vegas hotel. It’s that simple.
Affordable, flexible vacation packages start from just $309. Here are some examples for departures on 9/2/08:
From Denver (DEN): Was Now
Excalibur Hotel & casino $369 $334
Harrah’s Las Vegas $389 $349
Luxor Las Vegas $394 $354
The Mirage $349 $394
Bellagio $599 $509

From San Francisco (SFO): Was Now
Excalibur Hotel & casino $344 $309
Harrah’s Las Vegas $359 $319
Luxor Las Vegas $364 $324
The Mirage $414 $364
Bellagio $564 $479

From Chicago (ORD): Was Now
Excalibur Hotel & casino $484 $439
Harrah’s Las Vegas $504 $454
Luxor Las Vegas $504 $454
The Mirage $559 $499
Bellagio $704 $609

Consumers: Purchase online at , by calling 888-328-6877 or by contacting a travel agent.
Travel Agents: Book UV through VAX VacationAccess(R) at or the VAX VacationAccess technology via Amadeus AgentNet, Sabre Vacations, and Vacation.com AgentNet.
United Vacations’ America, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Ski programs are operated by The Mark Travel Corporation in Milwaukee, one of the largest vacation companies and operators of private-label brands in the United States.

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LAS VEGAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Ameristar Casinos, Inc. today announced that Chet W. Koch has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Kansas City.
Koch had been serving as the property’s Vice President and Acting General Manager. He has been an Ameristar Team Member since September 2006.
“Chet has consistently proven himself to be a skilled and respected executive,” said Michelle Shriver, Senior Vice President of Operations for Ameristar. “I am very pleased to announce his promotion to the role of General Manager at one of Ameristar’s largest properties.”
Before being promoted to the Acting General Manager role in August 2007, Koch was the property’s Vice President of Finance. Koch — whose gaming industry career spans three decades — also previously was Vice President of Finance at Grand casino Tunica in Mississippi, Regional Vice President of Finance for Caesars Entertainment’s Northern Mid-South Region and Vice President of casino Finance at Windsor casino Ltd., in Ontario, Canada.
Koch also served in various operational capacities for casinos operated by Harrah’s, Claridge, Hilton and Resorts. His expansive experience took him to major domestic and international gaming destinations including Reno, Nevada; Atlantic City, N.J.; Queensland, Australia; and Windsor.
“I am very excited to lead Ameristar Kansas City’s Team,” Koch said. “I look forward to continuing to work closely with our talented Team Members as we fulfill our pledge to consistently provide Ameristar’s high standard of service excellence and product quality.”
Koch attended Iowa State University and Stockton State College with an emphasis in business management and accounting. He has been directly involved in opening 13 casinos ranging from small properties to large, land-based destination casino-hotels. Koch received the 1993-94 Promus Companies (Harrah’s) Chairman’s Award for Expert Skill for his various roles in opening six casinos in less than 18 months.
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, Nev., 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, Neb., and southwestern Iowa); Ameristar Vicksburg (Jackson, Miss., and Monroe, La.); Ameristar Black Hawk (Denver metropolitan area); and Cactus Petes and The Horseshu in Jackpot, Nev. (Idaho and the Pacific Northwest).
Visit Ameristar Casinos’ web site at:
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LAS VEGAS, July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Wynn Resorts is now accepting applications for 5,300 newly created job opportunities, as it prepares to unveil Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection. The resort is scheduled to open in December 2008 with suite reservations now being accepted for dates starting in early 2009.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
These openings span numerous departments including housekeeping, hotel operations, security, food and beverage, retail and casino operations. They also include opportunities with its other Las Vegas resort, Wynn Las Vegas.
Due to high levels of interest and Wynn’s reputation as an employer of choice, Wynn anticipates more than 65,000 applicants — or approximately 12 applicants for every open position.
These openings present an opportunity to join the only Mobile Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond, Michelin Five Red Pavilions award-winning team in Las Vegas. Working at Encore is also a chance to be part of Las Vegas history as Steve Wynn’s properties have always set the standard for luxury.
Opportune Timing
According to the Nevada State Department of Unemployment, statewide unemployment jumped to 6.4 percent in June 2008. June’s rate ranks as the state’s highest since February 1994. In view of these compelling statistics, Wynn’s 5,300 job openings are bucking national trends and could not come at a more opportune time.
“This is an especially exciting time for us. As we expand, we are looking for people who share our dedication to excellence and passion for impeccable, personalized service. At Wynn Resorts, we are committed to providing both our guests and employees with extraordinary experiences unlike any others,” said Stephanie Rosol, vice president of human resources with Wynn Resorts.
“We are incredibly proud of our reputation, and we’re seeking people who want only the best for themselves and their families. If you expect to accomplish great things, value what you do, and want an employer who is going to recognize your contributions, this is where you belong,” said Rosol.
How to Apply
Candidates should apply directly online at .

Wynn Resorts has also invested in a new Employment Center to help candidates without computer access. Those candidates can call to make an appointment to come to the Employment Center, which is equipped with 32 computer kiosks, is staffed by 100 employees fluent in numerous languages, including Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and German.
The Wynn Resorts Employment Center, located in Las Vegas at 3823 Manhattan Street, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. PT, by appointment only. Candidates may call 702.770.JOBS (702.770.5627) to set up an appointment for application assistance.
About Encore
Encore, the new signature resort in the Wynn collection, is located next door to flagship property Wynn Las Vegas. Encore is a distinct resort destination with its own repertoire of accommodations, culinary offerings and leisure activities including 11 retail outlets, seven cozy bars and lounges, five restaurants, one ultra-chic nightclub and an opulent spa and salon.
About Wynn Resorts
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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LAS VEGAS, July 17 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of the Directors has approved the membership applications of three new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a milestone total of 50 members.
The new AGEM members:
– CashCode, based in Concord, Ontario in Canada, is a leading international manufacturer of currency validation technology. CashCode boasts one of the highest acceptance rates in the industry, and is also a proud member of Gaming Standards Association.
– Suzo-Happ Group, based in Elk Grove, Ill., manufactures and distributes gaming components, parts and accessories and has warehousing, production and engineering facilities around the world.
– TCSJOHNHUXLEY, an international company with operations in all of the world’s major gaming jurisdictions, is a leading manufacturer and product innovator of traditional and technology casino and gaming equipment.
AGEM was formed as an international trade association representing manufacturers of gaming devices, systems and components for the gaming industry. AGEM works to further the interests of gaming equipment manufacturers throughout the world. Through political action, trade show partnerships, information dissemination and good corporate citizenship, the members of AGEM work together to create benefits for every company within the organization. Together, AGEM has assisted regulatory commissions and participated in the legislative process to solve problems and create a business environment where AGEM members can prosper while providing a strong level of support to education and responsible gaming initiatives.
The current AGEM membership roster, 50 strong, is a who’s who of the supplier segment of the global gaming industry: AGEM Gold Members: Aristocrat Technologies, Austrian Gaming Industries, Bally Technologies, GTECH/Atronic/Spielo, International Game Technology (IGT), Konami Gaming and WMS Gaming. AGEM Silver Members: AC Coin & Slot, Action Gaming, casino Technology, JCM American, Las Vegas Gaming Inc. (LVGI), MEI, Multimedia Games, Progressive Gaming International, Shuffle Master, Suzo-Happ Group, TCSJohnHuxley and Wells-Gardner Electronics. AGEM Bronze Members: Ainsworth Game Technology, Cadillac Jack, CashCode, Elixir Gaming Technologies, GameTech International, Rocket Gaming Systems and Summit Gaming. AGEM Associate Members: Elite casino Products, Esterline Advanced Input Systems, FutureLogic, Gaming Partners International, Gary Platt Manufacturing, Grand Products, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, IDX, IPS, James Industries, Keller Group, MC2, Mikohn Signs and Graphics, Money Controls, PDQ Printing, Proforma GPS, Sanmina-SCI, 3M Touch Systems, Tgraphics/Outpost Productions, The Bright Group, TMX, TransAct Technologies, Wrex Products and Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO).
Media contacts: Brooke Dunn Marcus Prater
AGEM President AGEM Executive Director
(702) 897-7150 (702) 812-6932

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LAS VEGAS, July 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Pinnacle Entertainment management will present today at the Oppenheimer Consumer Growth Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. A copy of the presentation is accessible at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s corporate website, .
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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ST. LOUIS, July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Dale Black is scheduled to speak at the Oppenheimer 8th Annual Consumer Growth Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Mass. on Thursday, July 10 at 12:05 pm Eastern.
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
Jill Haynes, Director of Corporate Communication - 314.813.9368

NOTE: Other Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. press releases and a corporate profile are available at . Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc.’s home page is .
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LAS VEGAS, July 1 /PRNewswire/ — SpadeClub, a subscription-based poker community, awarded the final two players of June 1 and June 29 World Series $40K Giveaway tournaments with a $12,000 prize package to the World Series of Poker* main event, meaning four players walked away with seats. SpadeClub Exclusive members Charles “labatomy” Goodwin, Ken “Handbone” Meyer, David “dkhunky” Kim, and Michael “fugetaboutit” Pontorno received a $10,000 buy-in to the main event, plus $2,000 for travel expenses from SpadeClub. These four Exclusive members will be participating in the 2008 World Series of Poker* in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino.
SpadeClub’s four World Series $40K Giveaway champions will represent the entire SpadeClub community at the 2008 WSOP*. SpadeClub will then host a freeroll poker tournament for the SpadeClub community with a growing prize pool based on how well the players perform at the main event. Players who make it to the final table of the event will be offered a player contract from SpadeClub valued up to $250,000 per year for 10 years. Members will track their SpadeClub champions by utilizing SpadeClub’s community features, which will include a dedicated blog tracking the champions’ success during this summer’s most prestigious poker event.
SpadeClub provides poker enthusiasts of every skill level a chance to win their share of more than $100,000 and play in 2,500 poker tournaments every month for only $19.99 per month**. SpadeClub’s unique features, which include creating a player profile, utilizing tools and tips to improve poker play, and the ability to socialize with other SpadeClub members, offer a new risk-free approach to online poker.
About SpadeClub:
SpadeClub provides a new online poker experience that combines competitive poker play with the ability to win cash prizes and develop poker skills in a social networking environment for poker enthusiasts of every level. SpadeClub is powered by Card Player Media, the leading poker media resource and publisher of Card Player and Card Player Poker Sport.
* World Series of poker and WSOP are trademarks of Harrah’s License Company, LLC (”Harrah’s”). Harrah’s does not sponsor or endorse, and is not associated or affiliated with, SpadeClub or its products, services, promotions or tournaments.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Century Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTY; Vienna Stock Exchange) announced today that its Century casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Canada, will host the 1st Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament in support of the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society of Alberta on June 14, 2008.
This celebrity poker tournament will feature stars of Canada’s most popular TV show “Corner Gas”, namely Tara Spencer-Nairn and Lorne Cardinal. Other confirmed celebrities include former Edmonton Eskimo Football Great Singor Mobley, as well as Playboy model and WWE Diva Rochelle Loewen.
Local media will also be represented including CISN morning man Sean Burke along with local poker legend Sandra Sperounes from the Edmonton Journal, and Gene Principe from Sportsnet, the commentator of the world-famous hockey team, the Edmonton Oilers.
The tournament is limited to 77 entries and commences at 2:00 p.m. MDT on June 14 in Century Casino’s new 24 hour poker room. On the day of the tournament, a silent auction will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. MDT to raise funds in support of the MS Society. In addition, a portion of the registration fees will be donated directly to the MS Society.
For further information about the tournament and registration, please visit our website under .
About Century Casinos, Inc.:
Century Casinos, Inc. is an international casino entertainment company that owns and operates the Womacks casino and Hotel in Cripple Creek, Colorado, the Century casino & Hotel in Central City, Colorado, the Century casino & Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and the Century casino Millennium in the Marriott Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. The Company also operates casinos aboard the Silver Cloud, The World of ResidenSea, and the vessels of Oceania Cruises. Through its subsidiary Century Casinos Africa (Pty) Limited, it owns and operates The Caledon Hotel, Spa & casino near Cape Town, South Africa, as well as 60% of, and provides technical casino services to, Century casino Newcastle, in Newcastle, South Africa. Furthermore, the Company’s Austrian subsidiary, Century Casinos Europe GmbH, holds a 33.3% ownership interest in Casinos Poland Ltd, the owner and operator of seven full casinos and one slot casino in Poland. The Company continues to pursue other international projects in various stages of development.
For more information about Century Casinos, visit our website at . Century Casinos’ common stock trades on The NASDAQ Capital Market(R) and the Vienna Stock Exchange under the symbol CNTY.
This release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the management of Century Casinos based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 16, 2007. Century Casinos disclaims any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by it or on its behalf.
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