January 2009 Archives

Slingo slot machines have paid out a total of $709,510.55 in jackpot winnings in the month of January 2009.

Winning jackpot locations include casino properties in the New York Metro and New Jersey areas across several of the Slingo(R) branded slot machines. Among the winning machines is "Slingo Classic Bonus" which is part of New York's statewide progressive link jackpot and has had 4 winners in the last two months for over $100,000. Two of those jackpots were hit in the month of January, in addition to the four property "Slingo Bonus" linked progressive jackpot machines in Atlantic City, New Jersey hit on January 2nd at Bally Atlantic City, paying out over $631,000.

The most exciting way to win at slots in New York State is the statewide progressive for "Slingo Classic Bonus" slot machines which starts at $20,000 and grows continuously until someone wins.

"The popularity of the Slingo(R) branded games and how much people love playing them is clearly shown by paying out that much in winning jackpots in such a short period of time," stated Dave Lyons, VP of Casino Operations, Slingo Inc.

There are still plenty of Slingo jackpots to win in the New Year with hundreds of Slingo slot machines placed throughout the United States.

Visit http://www.slingogaming.com to find out where to play a Slingo slot machine near you.

About Slingo

Slingo Inc. develops and licenses the intellectual property for the Slingo(R) brand of games to partners worldwide for use with free online game sites, downloadable games, lottery tickets, casino slot machines, casino table games, a television game show, interactive television, mobile phone games, and most digital interactive mediums. People can play free games including Slingo and other original free online games as well as join the social networking community and enter sweepstakes for a chance to win cash prizes by visiting http://www.slingo.com -- For press inquiries, contact bizdev@slingo.com

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Fall in love this Valentine's Day with an incredible concert starring vocal masters Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. McCoo and Davis are touring with their "40th Anniversary Celebration Show," which is a combination celebration of their 40-year careers and 40 years of marriage.

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. perform in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, February 14. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $45, $35 and $25 and are available now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737.

Two of the most celebrated vocalists in pop and R&B history, McCoo and Davis have received seven Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and three platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the world, and this tour recognizes their deep history with sounds of R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Pop.

As lead vocalists of one of the top singing groups of the late 1960s and early 1970s, The 5th Dimension, they recorded such classics as "Up, Up & Away," "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell To Answer" and "Stoned Soul Picnic" to name a few.

After a decade with The 5th Dimension, Billy & Marilyn decided to leave the group and establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the single, "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)." It was a #1 hit and earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Multiple television and stage opportunities soon followed, including the CBS prime time program "The Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show," McCoo's five years as host of "Solid Gold" and Davis' acclaimed portrayal of James "Thunder" Early in "Dreamgirls."

Put the spotlight on fun at Spotlight 29 Casino, the Coachella Valley's most exciting place to play. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Turn it on at www.Spotlight29.com.

    Contact:
    Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, (702) 413-4278,Fall in love this Valentine's Day with an incredible concert starring vocal masters Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. McCoo and Davis are touring with their "40th Anniversary Celebration Show," which is a combination celebration of their 40-year careers and 40 years of marriage.

Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. perform in the Spotlight Showroom on Saturday, February 14. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $55, $45, $35 and $25 and are available now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737.

Two of the most celebrated vocalists in pop and R&B history, McCoo and Davis have received seven Grammy Awards and earned 15 gold and three platinum records, and enjoyed starring roles on television and stage. They have performed to sold-out concerts around the world, and this tour recognizes their deep history with sounds of R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Pop.

As lead vocalists of one of the top singing groups of the late 1960s and early 1970s, The 5th Dimension, they recorded such classics as "Up, Up & Away," "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell To Answer" and "Stoned Soul Picnic" to name a few.

After a decade with The 5th Dimension, Billy & Marilyn decided to leave the group and establish themselves as a duo. They had immediate success with the single, "You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show)." It was a #1 hit and earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

Multiple television and stage opportunities soon followed, including the CBS prime time program "The Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Show," McCoo's five years as host of "Solid Gold" and Davis' acclaimed portrayal of James "Thunder" Early in "Dreamgirls."

Put the spotlight on fun at Spotlight 29 Casino, the Coachella Valley's most exciting place to play. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Turn it on at www.Spotlight29.com.

    Contact:
    Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications, (702) 413-4278, paulspeirs@cox.net

 
 
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Tickets on Sale February 9 at 10:00am

Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage "Live and Alone" April 2nd at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. The concert will be her only Southern California appearance!

The Melissa Etheridge Live and Alone appearance is a major coup for The Show at Agua Caliente Casino - Resort - Spa which will celebrate its Grand Opening February 12-14 with sold out performances by Billy Joel, matchbox twenty, and Martina McBride.

Chief Operating Officer David Fendrick says artists like Melissa Etheridge are what The Show is all about. "We are absolutely thrilled to have Ms. Etheridge perform at The Show. We've built a top-notch facility for performers of her caliber and everyone is eagerly looking forward to hosting this very special engagement."

Melissa Etheridge and her bluesy vocal stylings have garnered a wealth of awards and lofty recognition, not to mention a fiercely loyal fan base that spans the world. She first hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am in 1993. The collection featured the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," a song that brought Etheridge her second Grammy(R) Award for Best Female Rock Performance. Since then, Etheridge has won a Songwriter of the Year honor at the ASCAP Pop Awards, the distinguished ASCAP Founders Award, an Academy(R) Award for "I Need to Wake Up," written for the Al Gore documentary "An Inconvenient Truth," among many others.

According to those who know her, Etheridge has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed "inconvenient truths" to keep her down. Earlier in her recording career, Etheridge acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. And just two and a half years ago, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, a health battle that, with her typical tenacity, she won. Despite losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy(R) telecast to sing "Piece of My Heart" in tribute to Janis Joplin. By doing so she gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease.

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Energy BBDO awarded multi-year contract for $105 million

The Illinois Lottery announced today that it has awarded Energy BBDO its $105 million general market advertising contract.

Energy BBDO, along with Omnicom partners OMD and The Integer Group, will assist Lottery with strategic planning, media planning and buying, creative development and production, promotion, Web development and other marketing communication endeavors.

The Illinois Department of Revenue put out a request for proposals in September 2008 for the Lottery contract. A committee of eight people evaluated 13 written proposals and through a scoring process determined that six agencies would progress to the technical presentation. Three of those agencies proceeded on to the strategic and creative presentation phase. Energy BBDO was one of the three local agency finalists selected by Lottery representatives in December 2008. The two other competitors for the bid were Marc USA and JWT.

According to Sarah Cummins, marketing director for the Lottery, it was a tight competition between three highly-qualified finalists. "Each agency brought innovative ideas to the table, but we found Energy BBDO to be best-suited for the Lottery's needs. We made the decision based on the team's enthusiasm, excellent chemistry, strong leadership, and ability to reach out to Illinoisans in new and creative ways," she said. "We congratulate Energy BBDO and look forward to working with the agency on new and innovative approaches to promote the Lottery."

The awarded contract has an initial term of two years, with two one-year renewals possible.

About the Illinois Lottery

Founded in 1974, the Illinois Lottery is a state agency with annual sales over $2 billion. Since its inception, the Lottery has contributed more than $14 billion to the state Common School Fund to assist K-12 public schools. Players must be at least 18 years old. For more information on the Illinois Lottery please visit our Web site at http://www.illinoislottery.com.

About Energy BBDO

Energy BBDO is part of BBDO Worldwide, the most awarded agency network in the world. Every day, thousands of BBDOers in 287 offices in 79 countries work job by job, client by client, to create and deliver the world's most compelling commercial content. This year, BBDO was named Network of the Year at Cannes, winner of The Gunn Report as the world's most awarded agency network, winner of The Big Won as the most awarded global agency network across every marketing communications discipline, and Advertising Network of the Year by Campaign magazine. Encouragingly, for the future, it is also Network of the Year in the 8th Annual Young Guns Awards, which recognize the work of young and emerging creatives.

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                                (773) 960-5829 (cell)
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CASINOS ANNOUNCE WINTER-SPRING ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP WITH NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK LEADING THE PACK

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY AT NOON

As the mercury continues to drop, Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC) is proud to feature some of the hottest acts at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel (SNC) and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel (SAC) that are sure to bring the heat this winter and spring.

That's right, the gang's all here -- Jordan, Joey, Donnie, Danny and Jon of New Kids On The Block (NKOTB)! Fresh off a European tour, the guys will be "Hanging Tough" at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel on March 28, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, 1/23 at noon and are priced at $60, $80 and $100. There is a four ticket limit per purchaser. The Kids, now five grown men, exploded into the music scene in 1986 and forever defined the look and sound of the modern boy band.

NKOTB released "The Block" in September 2008, their first album since disbanding in 1994. The guys performed 39 U.S. shows since they reunited in 2008 and will only perform 16 shows across the U.S. on their recently announced spring 2009 North American Tour.

Robert E. Victoria, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Seneca Gaming Corporation (SGC), managing entity for the Seneca Nation's Class III gaming facilities and resort properties, announced the entertainment lineup today.

"Seneca Gaming Corporation is thrilled to bring New Kids On The Block to Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel. Across the country, NKOTB is playing in 10,000+ seat arenas, while at the Seneca Niagara Events Center, we have a capacity of just over 2,000 seats, making it possible to bring our guests even closer to these music icons," he said.

Both resort properties boast virtually non-stop entertainment as the stages sizzle with today's up and coming performers and classic favorites who have made their mark in the music and entertainment industries for years.

The Seneca Experience entertainment line-up will kick-off this Friday at 8 p.m. as the legendary singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, STEVE WINWOOD, who has played for bands such as "The Spencer Davis Group," "Traffic" and "Blind Faith," takes the stage for the first time in the Seneca Niagara Events Center to avid fans and rave reviews. According to Victoria, Friday's concert is just the beginning of a diverse entertainment lineup performed by top-notch artists.

"We've continued the theme of variety from our past lineups to bring you a wide array of shows sure to appeal to a broad range of tastes and interests," he said. Victoria also noted that quantity as well as quality reign supreme, with events going on virtually every weekend.

Big Names in Entertainment Light Up the Stage

TONY GALLA, GARY MALLABER & JIM CALIRE, three of the original members of the circa 1960s band "Raven" will join forces with local Buffalo legend BOBBY MILITELLO, to rock the Bears Den Showroom with a bluesy-good sound on February 7. Tony Galla, Gary Mallaber and Jimmy Calire will reprise some of the Raven hits and bring back old memories for scores of Buffalo and Western New York fans.

THE BACON BROTHERS BAND is ready to rock the Bear's Den Showroom (SNC) on February 20. Sharing the stage is co-frontman and global film star Kevin Bacon on vocals and guitar, along with older brother Michael also on guitar, vocals and cello. The lifelong musicians have produced five albums since forming eleven years ago when they began their careers singing in Philadelphia coffee houses.

The lead vocalist and guitarist, of the "Staind," AARON LEWIS, a well known Grammy nominated songwriter whose distinct voice and well crafted lyrics have captivated many, will return to SNC for two solo, intimate shows on February 26 and 27 in the Bears Den Showroom.

GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS will bring the hits such as "Move it On Over" and "Who Do You Love" to the Seneca Allegany Events Center (SAC) on March 8. This 'bad to the bone' performer, released his self-titled debut album, "George Thorogood and the Destroyers" with his band The Destroyers in 1976.

DAVID COOK catapulted to fame after winning the seventh and most recent season of the hit show American Idol. The singer, song-writer and guitarist released a self-titled album in November 2008 and one week prior to his victory on Idol (May '09) Cook broke several Billboard chart records, most notably having eleven songs on the Hot 100 in that week. See David Cook live on March 13 in the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC).

Stand-up comedian, radio personality and actor ARTIE LANGE is known most for his role on The Howard Stern Show and as an original member of the show MADtv. You'll be sure to laugh with Lange when he takes the stage March 14 at the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC).

Popular for her appearances on The Montel Williams Show, respected psychic medium, SYLVIA BROWNE will keep you mesmerized with her psychic readings March 27 at the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC). Join her on the last leg of her final tour.

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK make a stop on their Spring 2009 North American Tour in the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC) on March 28. Join Jordan, Joey, Donnie, Danny and Jon for one of only 16 U.S. shows this spring!

Five time Grammy-Award winning blues and rock guitarist and singer, BUDDY GUY, will perform at the Seneca Allegany Events Center (SAC) on April 17. His showmanship and ability to play the guitar will wow you, just like it did for his successors Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Known for his five year role on Saturday Night Live in the mid-nineties comedian COLIN QUINN will keep you laughing with his performance on April 18 in the Bears Den Showroom at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel.

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS is a legendary American rock group who has sold over 22 million albums since the 1970's. They were inducted into "The Vocal Group Hall of Fame" in 2004 and will perform at the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC) April 25.

Aaron Lewis is back -- this time as the front man with his band STAIND on May 1 in the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC). The band has recorded six studio albums over the last nine years, have had multiple chart topping singles and have sold over 15 million records worldwide.

THE MACHINE is back for two shows on May 9 in the Bear's Den Showroom. Known as America's premier Pink Floyd band, The Machine will return for another round of psychedelic performances you're sure not to forget.

On May 15, the Seneca Allegany Events Center (SAC) welcomes LOS LONELY BOYS, a Grammy-Award winning group of brothers out of San Angelo, Texas who blends elements of rock and roll, blues, soul, country and Tejano into their own sound dubbed as "Texan Rock 'n Roll."

Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson of HEART bring their signature style to the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC) on May 16 for one rockin' show! Formed in the early 1970s, Heart saw resurgence in popularity in the mid 1980s with their hard rock power ballads. To date, the sisters have sold over 30 million albums worldwide.

Also on May 16, CAROLINE RHEA, stand-up comedienne and actress, known for her work on Caroline's Comedy Hour and Comic Strip Live will bring her fresh and spontaneous approach to the Bear's Den Showroom.

Back by popular demand, Buffalo's own THE SCINTAS will return on May 23 to the Seneca Niagara Events Center. "Laugh Out Loud," the group's newest collaboration will include new sketches and music while still incorporating all the old favorites!

There's more excitement on the way this summer with big names such as:

BLUES TRAVELER on June 13 for a free, outdoor show at SNC, KENNY G on June 26 in the Seneca Niagara Events Center (SNC) and LORETTA LYNN on August 15 for a free, outdoor show at SAC.

The Seneca Experience

Both Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel will be promoting several value-added packages for the ultimate winter getaway. For more information on The Seneca Experience entertainment lineup visit: www.TheSenecaCasinos.com.

"With world-class gaming & entertainment, a luxurious hotel and spa, fine and casual dining and great retail, we're looking forward to people considering Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel when planning day trips or destination weekends this winter and spring," said Victoria.

 
 
SOURCE Seneca Gaming Corporation

A Succession of Winning Pros, International Sponsorships, and Global Broadcasts Make Full Tilt Poker the One to Watch in 2009.

Full Tilt Poker continued to break barriers and dominate the global field in the second half of 2008, exemplifying why the best pros in the world flock to their brand. With an astounding number of tournament wins, formidable and heavily attended international ground events, and an increasing number of global broadcast events, Full Tilt Poker is taking the world by storm.

Full Tilt Poker Pros were a force to be reckoned with on the global tournament circuit in the second half of 2008, most notably with John Juanda winning the 2008 WSOPE after a mind bending 19 hours of play. German Pros, Marin Klaser and Jens Vortmann took home their first WSOP bracelets, as did American Pros Erick Lindgren and David Singer. Mike Matusow won his third, and Max Pescatori took home his second bracelet. John Phan won two bracelets at the WSOP and followed that accomplishment up by winning both Carplayer and Bluff Magazine's "Player of the Year."

The international ground and broadcast assault continued with Full Tilt Poker sponsored and televised events being broadcast in Germany, London, Australia, The Ukraine, Russia, Spain, Italy, South Africa, France, Canada, and many, many others. The Million Euro Challenge in Germany drew a mind-boggling 6,000 visitors in one day and the resulting televised tournament was broadcast on DSF in Germany and additional territories. The Full Tilt Poker Million Dollar Cash Game (MDCG) and the Full Tilt Poker Million Pound Challenge (MPC) in London attracted an all-star cast of world renowned pros, pitting some of the best international players in the world against one another, resulting in a win for Phil Ivey and new Full Tilt Pro Adam Noone. The MDCG and the MPC featuring Phil Ivey, Mike Matusow, Tom Dwan, Patrik Antonius, David Benyamine, Gus Hansen, Roland DeWolf, Chris Ferguson and others is currently being broadcast in the UK on SKY Sports and will be followed by additional international broadcast. The Poker After Dark series also continues to be an all-star staple in international poker television.

Full Tilt Poker produces over 200 hours of programming per year, resulting in thousands of hours of broadcast in almost every continental market in the world, including South America, North America, Europe, South Africa, The Netherlands, Australasia, and the Eastern Block. With additional, globally branded events on the horizon, including their WPT sponsorship and the UFC sponsorships, Full Tilt Poker shows no signs of letting up.

The ongoing and strategic addition of International Poker Pros continue to immortalize the Full Tilt Poker brand across the world, with the inclusion of; Fabrice Soulier-France, Chau Giang- Vietnam/America, Claudio Rinaldi-Switzerland, David Colclough -United Kingdom, Raul Paez- Spain, Steve Wong-Netherlands, Trond Eidsvig-Norway, Steve Yea-Korea, Vivek Rajkumar-India, and others.

In these challenging times, Full Tilt Poker and its pros diligently continue their philanthropic endeavors more than ever, supporting charities and those in need. In November, Full Tilt Poker Pro Beth Shak, hosted a charity event in New York for the Children's Hospital raising a considerable $900,000. Supported by fellow poker pros, Full Tilt's Phil Ivey (who donated $77,000,) Annie Duke, Phil Hellmuth and others, the event was one of the largest ever hosted by a Full Tilt Pro. Jennifer Harman and Phil Ivey also hosted charity events in 2008, raising over $400,000 for their charities collectively. Additional Team Full Tilt members including Howard Lederer, Eric Seidel, Chris Ferguson and others regularly donate their time and money to charities of their choice. These efforts exemplify the charitable spirit of the Full Tilt Poker team. In addition to charities hosted by the Pros, in 2008 Full Tilt Poker continued to offer support and sponsor charities ranging from supporting the Armed Forces in Iraq, The American Cancer Society, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Road to Recovery Foundation.

"Team Full Tilt," is a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, Allen Cunningham, and Patrik Antonius who have collectively won 35 WSOP bracelets. Full Tilt Poker offers players the unique opportunity to Learn, Chat and Play poker with the best poker pros in the game.

About Full Tilt Poker

Full Tilt Poker(TM) is a virtual poker cardroom service that is not engaged in the business of betting and wagering. It is duly regulated and licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, and in the United Kingdom by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. "Team Full Tilt," is a select group of the world's finest professional poker players, including Chris Ferguson, Phil Ivey, Howard Lederer, Jennifer Harman, Erick Lindgren, Erik Seidel, Andy Bloch, Phil Gordon, John Juanda, Mike Matusow, Gus Hansen, Allen Cunningham, and Patrik Antonius. With innovative graphics, superior customer service and a safe, secure interface, the software is geared to enhance and personalize the online poker experience. Adult users of all skill levels can download the software at www.fulltiltpoker.com and can play for fun or for real money where online games of skill are permitted by law.

 
 
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Hotels, Restaurants, Theatres and Attractions across the State Partner to Give Consumers Free Weekend Vacation Packages

The New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism announced an initiative that provides visitors with an opportunity to win exciting getaway experiences at some of the state's great destinations. Running through June, New Jersey's Great Destinations Sweepstakes will feature diverse multi-night packages valued at up to $2,200 through a partnership with venues throughout New Jersey.

All getaway packages include a minimum of two night's accommodations, complimentary meals and vouchers for activities and/or entertainment venues that vary as much as the destinations themselves. Ranging from family-friendly beach adventures to romantic retreats at secluded resorts, each month provides a new experience for visitors to discover another region of New Jersey.

Among the featured locations in the sweepstakes are the mountain resorts at Crystal Springs and Mountain Creek, landmark university towns with inspiring arts and cultural scenes in Princeton and New Brunswick, the seaside resorts of Cape May and Long Beach Island, and iconic hot spots including Wildwood, Asbury Park and Red Bank.

"In New Jersey, we're focused on providing consumers with a variety of unique and extraordinary value-based vacations. The sweepstakes highlights the diversity of the state's fabulous destinations, while also providing visitors with an opportunity to truly get away," noted New Jersey Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells.

Consumers can learn more about New Jersey's great destinations and the sites featured in the packages by visiting the state's tourism website (www.visitnj.org) or the websites of the media partners for the sweepstakes - B101 in Philadelphia (www.b101radio.com) and 95.5 WPLJ in New York (www.wplj.com). Visitors to the sites can enter for a chance to win that month's featured getaway to the Garden State.

Packages include:

Theatrical getaway to New Brunswick - stay at the sophisticated Heldrich Hotel, dinners at Stage Left and Catherine Lombardi, and tickets to The State Theatre and George Street Playhouse.

Romantic retreat in Vernon - premium room at the luxurious Grand Cascades Lodge, dinners at Restaurant Latour and the Crystal Tavern, passes to Mountain Creek Ski Resort, or a round of golf for two.

Experience Princeton - weekend at the historic Nassau Inn, dinners at Mediterra and Salt Creek Grille, tickets to McCarter Theatre and Grounds for Sculpture, and Princeton: Still Making History photography book.

Atlantic City Getaway package - stay at the Tropicana Casino & Resort, dinners at Buddakan and the Knife & Fork, $50 gift certificates for the Atlantic City Outlets and the Pier Shops at Caesar's, casino review show or IMAX tickets, Healing Stone Therapy massage at Spa Toccare at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, admission to: Lucy the Elephant, Absecon Lighthouse, AC Aquarium, a dolphin cruise aboard AC Cruises, and AC gift bag.

Classic fun for four in Wildwood - stay at the doo-wop style Starlux Hotel; tickets for either Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club or Raging Waters Waterpark; unlimited rides on all three Morey's Amusement Piers, tickets on Captain Schumann's Sightseer Whale-Watching Boat Cruise and the Doo-Wop Trolley Tour; lunch and dinner.

Garden State Film Festival Package (GSFF) in Asbury Park - passes to The Garden State Film Festival (4/3 - 4/5), including Opening Night Cocktail Party, all screening events, panel discussions, after parties; stay in Ocean Grove at The Laingdon Inn; dinners at the Langosta Lounge and Salt Water Cafe; VIP Badges and GSFF merchandise.

Couples getaway to Long Beach Island - stay at the classic Inn at Sea Oaks; tickets to Surflight Theatre Mainstage Theatre; dinner at Plantation Restaurant, gift basket and admission to Tuckerton Seaport; welcome basket from Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce.

Action-packed week for four in Avalon - five night getaway at the oceanfront Golden Inn Resort; dinner in the Dining Room and Luigi's Pasta & Vino; lunch at the Beach Club Bar & Grille; foursomes at the Avalon Golf Club, Stone Harbor Country Club and Wildwood Country Club; one-week Avalon Beach Access Passes; tickets to the Wetlands Institute; welcome gift bags from the Avalon Chamber of Commerce.

Something for both of you in Red Bank - weekend at the picturesque Molly Pitcher Inn; Sunday Brunch at the hotel; Spa Treatments at Mossaic Spa; shopping gift cards to Jersey Shore Premium Outlets and Jackson Premium Outlets and gift basket valued at $100; dinners at Red and Basil T's; tickets to the Count Basie Theater, a Day at Monmouth Park; VIP Day on the Boardwalk at Jenkinson's; and an all-inclusive VIP Package at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Explore South Jersey together - stay at the convenient Holiday Inn in Cherry Hill; tickets plus backstage tour and cast meet and greet at the Ritz Theatre Company; passes to the Battleship New Jersey and Adventure Aquarium; dinners at Red, Hot & Blue and Anthony's Italian Restaurant; $100 gift certificate for the Cherry Hill Mall.

Scenic weekend in Hunterdon County -accommodations and breakfasts at the Hampton Inn in Clinton; tickets for Hunterdon Hills Playhouse dinner theatre; private winery tour and tasting at Unionville Vineyards; dinner at Ciao Luigi; $100 shopping spree at Liberty Village Premium Outlets, and $100 from the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce to spend locally.

 
 
SOURCE New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism
 

Enjoy Live Entertainment, Giveaways, and More Excitement While Watching The Big Game on one of Chicagoland's Biggest Screens

The new 500 million-dollar Horseshoe Casino, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, announces its ultimate "Big Game Viewing Party" on Sunday, February 1 at The Venue.

Guests can catch all the big game action on a 50-foot massive screen within the 90,000 square foot flexible entertainment facility. Some highlights of the free event activities will include:

Gaming tables available for live play during the "big game" including; 7 Blackjack Tables, 1 Baccarat Table, 2 Roulette Tables and 2 Craps Tables.
Sounds by local band "Spoken Four"
Appearances by the Horseshoe Cheerleaders
Quarterly giveaways for four Samsung Plasma Televisions
Enter-to-win exclusive autographed sports memorabilia
Concession stands with tailgating favorites including hamburgers, nachos, buffalo wings, beer and more available for purchase throughout the festivities
Other excitement will feature renowned radio personalities Carmen Defalco and Howard Griffith broadcasting pre-game insights live on ESPN radio 1000 from noon to 2:00 p.m. on the main casino floor.

"We are so excited about this Big Game event which is unlike any other in the Chicagoland area. Where else in the Chicagoland area can you watch the Big Game on a 50 foot screen while enjoying live entertainment, incredible giveaways and gamble all in one facility?," notes Joe Branchik, Vice President of Marketing, Horseshoe Casino Hammond.

Doors open at 3:00 p.m., must be 21 or older to attend. Free shuttles to and from the casino are available at various downtown locations. For more information on free shuttle transportation options, please visit: http://www.horseshoehammond.com/casinos/horseshoe-hammond/casino-misc/transportation-overview-detail.html

ABOUT HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now owns or manages casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's, Caesars and Horseshoe brand names; Harrah's also owns the London Clubs International family of casinos. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. For more information, please visit: www.harrahs.com.

Know When to Stop Before you Start.(R) Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-9-WITHIT. (C)2009, Harrah's License Company, LLC.

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The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), an organization comprised of lawmakers from states with casinos and other forms of state-regulated gaming, formally adopted a resolution Saturday encouraging states to take action to make all gaming worksites smokefree.

The resolution was adopted at the NCLGS 2009 Winter Meeting, held last weekend in Scottsdale, Arizona. The resolution, sponsored by Delaware state representative William Oberle, the current president of NCLGS, was passed by the NCLGS Committee on Casinos and approved by Executive Committee.

Cynthia Hallett, Executive Director of Americans for Nonsmokers Rights, said, "We applaud NCLGS for approving this landmark resolution. It should serve as a wake up call to lawmakers to stop delaying on smokefree protections for all workers. For a casino worker, every day breathing secondhand smoke in the workplace is one too many. Everyone has the right to breathe smokefree air - regardless of the color of their collar."

The NCLGS resolution encourages lawmakers to include casinos and other gaming venues in smokefree workplace laws. In addition, it recommends that smokefree air be included in state-tribal gaming compact agreements. This news comes as several states and tribes around the U.S. will be considering smokefree laws that include gaming facilities. A number of states, such as Illinois, Delaware, and Colorado, already have smokefree casinos, while others are expected to consider strengthening state smokefree laws to include gaming worksites.

Secondhand smoke is a proven cause of heart disease, cancer and respiratory illnesses, according to the 2006 US Surgeon General's Report, and approximately 50,000 die every year in the United States due to secondhand smoke exposure. This landmark report also reaffirmed that smoking sections, segregated smoking rooms and even sophisticated ventilation and air filtration systems are ineffective at eliminating health risks due to secondhand smoke.

Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (www.no-smoke.org) is a national, member-based, not-for-profit organization based in Berkeley, CA that is dedicated to helping nonsmokers breathe smokefree air in enclosed public places and workplaces.

Additional Resources:

NCLGS Press Release - Smokefree Gaming Resolution:

http://www.nclgs.org/PDFs/8000919.pdf

NCLGS Resolution (Text):

http://www.nclgs.org/PDFs/8000827h.pdf

ANR Map and List of Smokefree Gaming Laws:

http://no-smoke.org/pdf/100smokefreecasinos.pdf

ANR Factsheet "Secondhand Smoke and Gaming Facilities":

http://no-smoke.org/pdf/shsandcasinos.pdf

    Contact:  Cynthia Hallett, Executive Director
    Phone:  (510) 717-4302
    Email:  cynthia.hallett@no-smoke.org
    Web: http://ga1.org/ct/jd111111FXNH/anr_website

 
 
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A once in a lifetime event is coming to the Coachella Valley. Come to know your inner self as Spotlight 29 Casino welcomes #1 New York Times best-selling author and world-famous psychic Sylvia Browne on January 31.

Tickets are $60, $55, $45 and $30, and are available now at Spotlight29.com and at the Spotlight 29 Casino Gift Shop or by calling (800) 585-3737. Must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Show is for entertainment purposes only.

Browne has more than 46 published works resulting from her research into parapsychology with 17 appearing on the New York Times best-seller list. She is a world renowned spiritual teacher, psychic, author, lecturer and researcher in the field of parapsychology and is known for her dynamic, genuine, down-to-earth style and personality. People travel across the country and around the world to get her incredible insights into their health, wealth, even loved ones who have passed.

Browne is seen regularly on the Montel Williams Show and Larry King Live, and she makes countless other media and public appearances across the country and around the world.

Browne manifested her psychic ability at the age three, in her home town of Kansas City, Mo. For many years she shared her gift with friends and family, and became very well known for helping people to see their future. Since that time, she has helped thousands of people gain control of their lives, live more happily, understand the meaning of life, and to find God in their own unique way.

Browne's philosophy of life is based upon research into past lives, via hypnosis, and through the information obtained via Sylvia's deep trance channeling ability. From thousands of hypnotic regressions, and hundreds of trance sessions, the fact of reincarnation was established as the key to understanding life.

Browne accepts reincarnation as a central theme in her philosophy, yet this belief is never forced upon anyone who does not want to hear it. She always says, "Take with you what you want and leave the rest behind." She is also strongly pro-God, but again does not force the issue. She likes to tell people, "It does not matter if you believe in God, because God believes in you."

Put the spotlight on fun at Spotlight 29 Casino, the Coachella Valley's most exciting place to play. Spotlight 29 Casino is a business venture of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. Turn it on at http://www.Spotlight29.com.

Contact:

Paul Speirs, Steinbeck Communications

(702) 413-4278, paulspeirs@cox.net

 
 
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Amid square dancers and hundreds of onlookers, the Pennsylvania Lottery conducted its live, 7 p.m. drawing tonight at the 93rd Pennsylvania Farm Show.

This is the sixth consecutive year the Lottery conducted its live, televised drawing at the Farm Show.

Acting Secretary of Revenue Stephen H. Stelter served as guest drawing official to randomly select the winning numbers for The Daily Number, BIG 4, CASH 5, Quinto and Mix & Match.

Tonight's drawing was the 10,996th live, televised drawing conducted by the Pennsylvania Lottery. More than $26 billion in prizes has been paid to players since the first Daily Number was drawn in March 1977.

Three Lottery drawing officials, a certified public accountant, an accountant, two senior citizens to serve as witnesses, a camera crew and an announcer all participate in each evening's drawing. Each official evening draw is preceded by 12 test draws and followed by three post-draws, which are conducted to certify the performance of the drawing equipment and the randomness of the official winning numbers.

Visitors to the 93rd Farm Show can purchase Lottery tickets and learn more about the programs funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery at the Lottery's exhibition booth, located in the Main Hall, next to the Pennsylvania Marketplace and just inside the Maclay Street entrance on the west end of the building. The Lottery booth is open all hours and days of the Farm Show.

About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception 36 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $18.3 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transit; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term care services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including more than 600 full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Lottery, visit www.palottery.com.

    CONTACT: Stephanie Weyant
    Revenue Press Office
    (717) 787-6960

 
 
SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery
 

The two winning $1 million tickets for the Arizona Lottery Millionaire Raffle were sold at the Circle K at 7424 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix, and the 7-Eleven at 19848 N. 27th Ave., also in Phoenix. The two winning ticket numbers are: 104618 and 298129. The Millionaire Raffle drawing was held tonight; all winning numbers can be found on the Arizona Lottery website at arizonalottery.com and azmillionaireraffle.com.

"After weeks of safe-keeping that Millionaire Raffle ticket, now is the time to check your numbers!" said Art Macias, Arizona Lottery executive director. "We expect hundreds of winners to collect their prizes at our offices starting tomorrow morning, including, potentially, the two $1 million winners. We've organized a player appreciation event at our Arizona Lottery offices in Phoenix and Tucson tomorrow to mark this special occasion."

The Arizona Lottery expects hundreds of winners to claim their prizes starting tomorrow, Jan. 9. The event, which will also celebrate the launch of the Arizona Lottery's $100 Million Cash Spectacular ticket, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow at both Arizona Lottery offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Players and winners can mingle with Arizona Lottery mascot Windfall Willie and the Phoenix Suns Gorilla, listen to music from top radio stations, and have a chance to score autographed Arizona Diamondbacks merchandise. During this time, an Arizona Lottery spokesperson will be available to provide updates on the redemption of the grand prize tickets, the number of tickets claimed, and the number of tickets still to be claimed. Parties will take place at the Arizona Lottery offices located at 4740 E. University Dr., Phoenix, and 4010 E. Grant Road, Tucson.

Millionaire Raffle ticketholders can visit www.arizonalottery.com and www.azmillionaireraffle.com to check their six-digit raffle ticket numbers. All winning numbers will be posted online today. Nearly $4 million in prizes are tied to this game. Top prizes include two $1 million prizes, five $100,000 prizes, 30 $10,000 prizes, 700 $1,000 prizes and 350 $500 prizes. There are nearly 350 more prizes than was offered in the last Millionaire Raffle in April 2008, adding up to $175,000 in additional winnings.

About the Arizona Lottery

The Arizona Lottery operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products; it receives no General Fund dollars from the State. Proceeds from sales of Lottery tickets-nearly $3 million per week - fund a wide variety of public projects and programs including arts, wildlife, parks, transportation, education and historic preservation in cities and towns throughout all 15 counties in Arizona. Since July 1981, the Arizona Lottery has paid out over $3.6 billion in prizes to players, more than $2.2 billion in net profit to the state, and almost $441.6 million in commissions to retailers.

 
 
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CORPORATE WEBSITE REVISED TO INCLUDE GIG SYSTEM DATA

Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ISWI) had previously announced (in August 2008) that it had ceased filing its SEC financial reports for an indeterminate time period due to the Company's lack of financial resources and the anticipated expenses associated with the preparation, independent auditor review and filing of these reports. Today, the Company has announced quarterly transaction volumes (i.e. the "Turnover" and the "Hold"), associated with the wagering services provided by Global Interactive Gaming ("GIG"), the Company's wholly owned UK subsidiary, for the period ended December 31, 2008. Also provided are the historical transaction volumes associated with previous quarterly periods commencing with January 2007, which corresponds to the launch of the Company's "integrated" product into live operation (see table below).

The Company intends to provide this transaction volume on a quarterly basis in the future. The purpose of these disclosures is to provide the investment community with some ability to track the progress of the Company's operations despite the Company being delinquent in its SEC financial reporting. This data will also be available on GIG's website (www.gigltd.com), by clicking "Transaction History" on the Press and Contacts page. GIG's website can also be accessed indirectly from the Company's website (www.isw.com).

The Turnover, also called "Handle", is the sum of the amounts wagered under the GIG's service agreements with business partners for its "integrated" solution. Hold, also called "Gross Win", is the amount retained by the business partner after all winning wagers have been paid. All figures are unaudited. In the "integrated" solution, GIG's personnel use the SportXction software to manage certain in-run betting opportunities on behalf of the business partners, who then accept related wagers utilizing their own gaming system. The Turnover and Hold figures below are not directly indicative of GIG's revenue because the fees payable to GIG pursuant to the agreements with its business partners may include a combination of both a revenue share and a monthly minimum. The figures below do not include other sources of revenue for GIG or the Company, such as license fees, software charges, etc. Sports wagering is seasonal. Meaningful comparisons can only be made between comparable periods (year-to-year), not consecutive periods. In addition, some major sports events are not held annually, but are only held every 2 or 4 years.

       GIG Integrated Solution Historical Transaction Volumes
    Note:  All currency figures are in British Pounds Sterling (GBP)

    Quarter Ending              Turnover         Hold      Hold%
                                  (GBP)          (GBP)
    March 31, 2007                1,741,370       46,617     2.68%
    June 30, 2007                   2,919,954      164,799     5.64%
    September 30, 2007          2,579,414      139,396     5.40%
    December 31, 2007           4,182,782      217,659     5.20%
    March 31, 2008                 4,107,835      262,173     6.38%
    June 30, 2008                   4,354,811      275,430     6.32%
    September 30, 2008          2,389,830      140,546     5.88%
    December 31, 2008           3,498,132      145,229     4.15%

    Totals since Jan 2007       25,774,130     1,391,850    5.40%

Bernard Albanese, Chief Executive Officer of ISWI, said, "The Company is pleased that in the midst of a severe worldwide economic slowdown, our transaction volumes for the last two quarters still demonstrate a strong consumer desire to use our products with only relatively modest declines in usage."

About Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc.

Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (ISWI.PK) has designed, developed and patented a proprietary software system, the SportXction System, which enables play-by-play wagering during the course of live sporting events. ISWI, through its wholly owned subsidiary Global Interactive Gaming Ltd. (GIG), operates the SportXction(R) System in the U.K., in conjunction with established media and traditional wagering partners. The system can accept wagers from the Internet, handheld wireless devices, interactive televisions, and standalone kiosks. The system can be used for any live broadcast event.

    Contacts:

    Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc.
    Bernard Albanese
    Chief Executive Officer
    Phone:  973-256-8181

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, whether and when the Company might be able to provide transaction volumes for future quarters. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date thereof. Readers should carefully review the risks described in documents the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 
SOURCE Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc.
 

The intrepid online poker room PokerTime pioneers a landmark twelve Rake Races starting in the month of January. This incredible split occurs after the Rake Race separated into three concurrent leaderboards at the onset of December 2008

 With the kind of finesse that PokerTime [http://www.pokertime.eu ] has come to trademark, the massive USD 200,000 leaderboard that started off in September has, through the months of its successful progression, begun separating into more Rake Races. In January 2009, the Rake Races undergo a record twelve-way split, with each of the three tiers gaining a race per week, as opposed to just one race per tier per month.

The tiers are divided into Blue, Bronze/Silver and Gold/Platinum. Players new to the poker room fall under the banner of the Blue tier, and are automatically registered for this set of races once they register. The Blue tier pays out a USD 12,500 prize pool per week, for a total of USD 50,000 during the month. This prize pool is distributed across 200 places, and players can get into the swing of it easily enough, with the primary requirement for climbing up the leaderboard being as simple as playing as many raked hands as possible.

On the Bronze/Silver tier, the prize pool is similar to the Blue tier: USD 12,500 paid out per week, for a total prize amount of USD 50,000 over the course of the month. The difference between the Blue and the Bronze/Silver tiers is the amount of paid places -- 100 -- and the manner of climbing up the leaderboard. With this tier, Poker Points need to be earned. 2.5 Points are earned for every USD 1.00 paid in Multi-Table and Sit 'n Go tournaments.

The final tier is the Gold/Platinum one, which pays down to 50 places but conversely pays out a USD 25,000 prize pool per week, for a grand total of USD 100,000 over the month. The manner of leaderboard-ascension is the same as the Bronze/Silver tier: every USD 1.00 paid in Multi-Table or Sit 'n Go tournaments earns 2.5 Points.

The Rake Races are a unique feature to PokerTime, allowing associated players to enjoy Texas Hold'em and Omaha-style poker on the exclusive private green tables that are a hallmark of the PokerTime brand and software. Anyone interested in taking part in the Rake Races and earning incredible cash prizes on a weekly basis can check outhttp://www.pokertime.eu for more information.

About PokerTime

PokerTime is a well-respected and trusted online poker member of the highly reputable Carmen Media Group. In turn, we are bound to its high standards and principles, assuring you of all the support, security, integrity and outstanding customer service that make for this superior gambling environment.

PokerTime is owned and operated by Tower Rock Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carmen Media Group Ltd. Tower Rock Ltd is a company incorporated and registered in Gibraltar and based at Suite 651, Europort, Gibraltar. For more information on Carmen Media, please visit http://www.carmenmedia.com.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

 
 
SOURCE PokerTime
 

CityCenter Currently Represents Largest Single New Employment Opportunity By Any Company in U.S.

Beginning today, CityCenter will be accepting applications via www.citycentercareers.com to fill more than 12,000 jobs, marking the largest single new employment opportunity currently offered by any corporation in the U.S.

"Today is a momentous occasion for us; we're proud to be creating 12,000 new jobs at CityCenter that will be filled by smart, passionate individuals from throughout the state and country," said Bobby Baldwin, CityCenter's president and CEO. "We welcome individuals of all experience levels and backgrounds to submit their applications today."

CityCenter will be hiring for positions at ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel and Crystals, the development's retail and entertainment district. In addition, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences, each managed by other companies, will be accepting applications through the Web site beginning Spring 2009. Opportunities are available in a variety of categories including food and beverage, hotel operations, casino operations, retail management, entertainment, finance, human resources, facilities, security and more.

KEY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Applicants may visit www.citycentercareers.com starting today to fill out applications
After completing the online application, local applicants will self-schedule an in-person application review; qualified out-of-market applicants will complete their application reviews via telephone
Interviews for current MGM MIRAGE employees will be scheduled beginning in February; external interviews in April
Interested candidates who do not have a computer will have access to computers through a number of community organizations. A complete list and contact information can be found at citycentercareers.com
Start dates will begin in September, ramping up through December
For additional information, applicants can call 702-590-CITY (2489) or (866) 909-CITY (2489)
Job fairs will be announced at a later date

CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. The dazzling vertical city will transform the Las Vegas Strip when it opens in late 2009. Talented applicants with a commitment to service excellence have the chance not only to be part of this landmark destination, but also to enjoy the rewards of being an employee of MGM MIRAGE, the world's premier developer and operator of luxury resorts. Nevada Business Journal named MGM MIRAGE one of the "Best Companies to Work for" while Fortune recognized it as one of the "Top 50 Best Companies in the U.S. for Minorities."

CityCenter will reward its employees' talent, hard work and dedication to providing quality service with a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a choice of healthcare coverage options and retirement savings plans.

About CityCenter

CityCenter is an unprecedented urban metropolis that will open in late 2009 on 67 acres between Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. CityCenter is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM) and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. CityCenter will feature ARIA, a 61-story, 4,000-room gaming resort; three luxury non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas' first Mandarin Oriental, The Harmon Hotel, Spa & Residences and Vdara Hotel; Veer Towers, the development's only strictly residential buildings; approximately 2,600 condominium residences; and Crystals, a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district. CityCenter also will feature a $40 million public fine art program with works by acclaimed artists including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, among others. CityCenter is a design collaboration between MGM MIRAGE and eight internationally acclaimed architectural firms including Pelli Clarke Pelli, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Helmut Jahn, RV Architecture LLC led by Rafael Vinoly, Foster + Partners(1), Studio Daniel Libeskind(1), Rockwell Group and Gensler. Charting a new course for responsible growth in Las Vegas, MGM MIRAGE is pursuing the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at CityCenter. As planned, the 18-million-square foot, multi-use project will become one of the world's largest environmentally sustainable urban communities. Dubai World, a major investment holding company that wholly owns or has substantial interest in a portfolio of businesses, owns 50 percent of CityCenter through its affiliates Infinity World (Cayman) L.P. and Infinity World Investments LLC. The Dubai World Group has more than 50,000 employees in over 100 cities around the globe. For more information about CityCenter, please visit www.citycenter.com. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's Web site at www.mgmmirage.com. For more information about Dubai World, please visit the company's Web site at www.dubaiworld.ae

    (1) As a consultant to AAI Architects, Inc.

 
 
SOURCE CityCenter
 

$5,089,200 in Total Prizes Awarded to 6,000 Winners

The Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle game has created four new millionaires.

The selection of four $1 million raffle ticket numbers and four $100,000 raffle ticket numbers was televised live on the Lottery's drawing show earlier this evening.

The four $1 million top-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00481893, 00019427, 00052620, and 00211264. The four $100,000 second-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00010166, 00057855, 00246558, and 00041162.

The remaining 5,992 winning raffle ticket numbers for third- and fourth- tier prizes were selected, but were not televised due to time constraints.

A complete list of all 6,000 winning raffle ticket numbers will be available tomorrow at Lottery retail locations and at www.palottery.com.

Winning raffle ticket numbers will be listed on the Lottery Web site by prize category in ascending order. The Web site will also feature a "search" function that allows players to enter their eight-digit raffle ticket numbers to determine if they hold winning tickets.

To be considered a winning ticket, the eight-digit number printed on a Millionaire Raffle ticket must match the eight-digit combination selected in the drawing, in the exact sequence in which it was selected.

The $1 million top prizes must be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters, 1200 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, or at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices throughout the commonwealth. A list of area offices is available at www.palottery.com.

The $100,000 prizes can be claimed at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices or at any licensed Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lottery headquarters and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at regional offices.

Holders of Millionaire Raffle tickets worth $1,000 and $100 can claim winnings at local Lottery retailers.

About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception 36 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $18.3 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transit; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term care services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including more than 600 full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Lottery, visit www.palottery.com
$5,089,200 in Total Prizes Awarded to 6,000 Winners

The Pennsylvania Lottery's Millionaire Raffle game has created four new millionaires.

The selection of four $1 million raffle ticket numbers and four $100,000 raffle ticket numbers was televised live on the Lottery's drawing show earlier this evening.

The four $1 million top-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00481893, 00019427, 00052620, and 00211264. The four $100,000 second-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were 00010166, 00057855, 00246558, and 00041162.

The remaining 5,992 winning raffle ticket numbers for third- and fourth- tier prizes were selected, but were not televised due to time constraints.

A complete list of all 6,000 winning raffle ticket numbers will be available tomorrow at Lottery retail locations and at www.palottery.com.

Winning raffle ticket numbers will be listed on the Lottery Web site by prize category in ascending order. The Web site will also feature a "search" function that allows players to enter their eight-digit raffle ticket numbers to determine if they hold winning tickets.

To be considered a winning ticket, the eight-digit number printed on a Millionaire Raffle ticket must match the eight-digit combination selected in the drawing, in the exact sequence in which it was selected.

The $1 million top prizes must be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters, 1200 Fulling Mill Road, Middletown, or at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices throughout the commonwealth. A list of area offices is available at www.palottery.com.

The $100,000 prizes can be claimed at any of the Lottery's seven regional offices or at any licensed Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lottery headquarters and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at regional offices.

Holders of Millionaire Raffle tickets worth $1,000 and $100 can claim winnings at local Lottery retailers.

About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception 36 years ago, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $18.3 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free and reduced-fare transit; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term care services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including more than 600 full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state. The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds its players to play responsibly. Players must be 18 or older.

For more information on the Pennsylvania Lottery, visit www.palottery.com.

 
 
SOURCE Pennsylvania Lottery
 
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A New Year's Eve family tradition turned into big winnings last night for a lucky Table Mountain Casino Club Player! More than a yearly celebration, it's a long-standing lucky tradition for Johnny of Fresno and his family to spend New Year's Eve at Table Mountain Casino. Last night's family tradition will be one to remember as Johnny became the latest big Massive Cash winner. Totally at random, Johnny's favorite quarter slot machine paid off with a Massive Cash Jackpot of $47,328.85. The packed casino floor erupted with excitement as the Massive Cash Jackpot hit -- adding to the New Year's Eve festivities already taking place at Table Mountain Casino.

John Mayewski, President and CEO of Table Mountain Casino remarked, "This is such a fantastic winning way for our guests to ring in the New Year! We are so pleased to provide all the exciting winning action that Mega Mountain Jackpots offers! All of us here at Table Mountain Casino are proud to be the only casino in Central California to offer our Club Players these random Mega Mountain Jackpots! Players are traveling from all over California to join the Player's Club and be part of the action that's offered only here at Table Mountain Casino!"

Johnny and his family were thrilled when they learned Johnny was ringing in the New Year with these Massive Cash winnings. A long time loyal Table Mountain Club Player, Johnny enthusiastically emphasized that Table Mountain Casino is "the only place he would gamble!"

Voted The People's Choice Best Local Casino, Table Mountain Casino prides itself on consistently providing the best customer service in the friendliest atmosphere. Mayeweski added, "From the time our greeters open the doors to fun and winnings for our guests, our top priority is making sure that we provide the ultimate gaming and entertainment experience for all who come to Table Mountain Casino."

Located just 15 minutes north of Fresno, players are coming from near and far to try their luck at these random Mega Mountain Jackpots. Luck and their Club Card inserted in their favorite slot machine are all it takes for this chance to win big and win fast with Massive Cash and Rapid Bonus. The Mega Mountain Jackpots are available on all of Table Mountain's 2000 slot machines, from pennies to high limit dollars! Regardless of how many coins are played, these rewards are totally random and can happen at any time on any machine to any Club member playing with their Club Card inserted. It's no wonder that Table Mountain players agree that this Club Card is the "Card you have to have!" Joining The Club is free. For more information on all the benefits of The Club or Table Mountain Casino, please visit http://www.tmcasino.com.

*About MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS: Massive Cash is guaranteed to randomly hit between $20,000 and $50,000. This is simply a random reward -- no winning combination is necessary to win! Rapid Bonus, another exciting new Club Feature, is guaranteed to hit several times an hour, several times a day, every single day. There is no minimum bet required to win MEGA MOUNTAIN JACKPOTS. 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 JACKPOT winnings are completely independent of any other jackpots. See additional Rules for further information. For information on The Club membership benefits, go to http://www.tmcasino.com. For more information, please 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.
 
 
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