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One highlight of the new SAS(TM) 6.00 protocol is the authentication function which allows operators and regulators to remotely interrogate gaming machines for important memory verification information, for both the game programs, and peripheral devices. Additionally, Advanced Funds Transfer (AFT), originally released in a prior version of SAS(TM), was enhanced to allow for bi-directional transfer of player money and promotional credits between on-line monitoring system and gaming machines.

Since its incorporation on May 6, 1998, GSA has grown to 34 members representing a wide cross section of the global gaming industry.

Platinum members include Acres Gaming (AGAM); Aristocrat Technologies; Harrah's Entertainment Inc. (HET); International Game Technology (IGT); Mandalay Resort Group (MBG); Station Casinos (STN); and WMS Gaming (WMS), Bally Gaming and Systems (ALLY); Boyd Gaming; CashCode; Casino Management Association; Cirsa Interactive; Coin Mechanisms; European Gaming Organization; Friedberg & Associates; Global Payment Technologies (GPTX); Gold Club; IDX Incorporated; JCM American Corporation; Konami Gaming; Mars Electronics International; Mikohn Gaming (MIKN); MIS Group; Money Controls; Namitech; Shuffle Master Gaming; Sierra Design Group; Sigma Game; Slot-Tickets; Spielo Manufacturing; Unidesa; and UNLV Gaming Institute.

August 7

Las Vegas, Nevada

Aristocrat Partners With Jeff Foxworthy to Create New Line of Slot Machines

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading game and system manufacturer Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced today the company has signed an agreement to license the image of comedian Jeff Foxworthy for a new line of slot machines.

Jeff Foxworthy is the largest-selling comedy artist of all time, with over 13 million units sold. He has two triple platinum albums to his credit and is a four-time Grammy award nominee. He is the author of 11 best selling books, with more than 5 million copies sold. Foxworthy also has sold more than 1.5 million calendars, more than 400,000 videos and has a line of greeting cards. He is also the host of his own syndicated radio show, "The Foxworthy Countdown," for which he received a 2001 CMA nomination for Broadcast Personality of the Year. His Blue Collar Comedy Tour, which has grossed more than $12 million, will be released as a feature film in October by Warner Bros.

The license agreement, which was facilitated by EMT Worldwide, Inc. and was brokered by J.P. Williams, Foxworthy's manager, and Sandy Fox, Foxworthy's attorney, includes plans to extend the Jeff Foxworthy image, as well as his popular "You might be a redneck if..." line of comedy to many of Aristocrat's exciting Class III gaming platforms, including stand-alone, stepper and Hyperlink® products. The agreement marks the first licensing agreement since the company licensed Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" in 1996.

Aristocrat President Mark Newburg said: "Aristocrat is constantly focused on creating entertaining games, and this arrangement with Jeff Foxworthy is a perfect example of that vision. We are excited about the entertainment potential of bringing our games and Jeff's hilarious nature together and are delighted to have Jeff as part of the Aristocrat team. We look forward to introducing these new games early next year."

August 2

Las Vegas, Nevada

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. Announces Joint Venture Time-Share Project

Lakes Entertainment, Inc. announced today that it has formed a joint venture with Diamond Resorts, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and experienced time-share developer.

The purpose of this joint venture is to develop the Shark Club parcel in Las Vegas, Nevada as an upscale time-share project. The Shark Club property, which is currently owned by Lakes, is an approximate 3.5 acre undeveloped site on the Las Vegas strip.

Construction of "the Chateau," a 33-story, four-tower, 850-unit complex, estimated at $240 million should begin sometime in 2004, with completion of the first tower in 2005.

Las Vegas, Nevada

GLOBAL GAMING EXPO 2008

September 17-19, 2008
Las Vegas Convention Center

Once a year, the leading gaming manufacturers, suppliers, operators, and experts come together - at G2E in Las Vegas. What they bring with them - the major trends, technologies, products, issues, and ideas affecting your business - are the things you need to take with you when you leave. More than 500 exhibitors are attending this years expo. So, come to where it all comes together - G2E 2008.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Press Release

GAMING SUMMIT 2003

The 9th Annual American Gaming Summit will be held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, January 9th and 10th, 2003. This summit brings together the industry's top executives and investors, most respected regulators and innovative vendors.

The American Gaming Summit welcomes hundreds of influential casino and hotel executives, regulators, developers, public officials, tourism executives and anyone who helps this dynamic industry to continue its growth.

Details about the 2003 American Gaming Summit will be announced in September. Visit this web site to learn about the conference topics and speakers for the 2003 American Gaming Summit.

Thursday July 25
Press Release

Station Casinos Inc. has entered an agreement to purchase 73 acres for $65 million in the Summerlin master-planned community on the west side of Las Vegas and plans to construct a casino and entertainment project on the site that will cater to the local population.

"We believe this is the best site in the Las Vegas valley for the development of a locals-oriented regional entertainment complex," said Frank J. Fertitta III, chief executive officer of Station.

Summerlin is being developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation, an affiliate of The Rouse Company of Columbia, Md.

Summerlin Centre, the area in which the property is located, is Summerlin's 1,300-acre town center, currently under development. It will serve not only residents of Summerlin, but also the entire western Las Vegas valley.

In addition to the company's planned resort/casino, Summerlin Centre will include an eight-acre central park, a 1.5 million-square-foot regional retail center, an office district of more than 2 million square feet, a high-density residential district and two traditional suburban residential districts offering both single- and multifamily housing.

The agreement give Station Casinos until October to complete its due diligence on the site, at which time the company expects to make an initial $6.4 million payment. Station said it expects the sale will close in the second quarter of 2003.

Wednesday July 24, 3:24 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Nevada Commission on Tourism

Nevada Governor's Conference on Tourism Coming to Reno with the Spotlight on Adventure
RENO, Nevada.

Adventure, Nevada's newest visitor attraction, is the theme of the 19th Annual Governor's Conference on Tourism in Reno December 9 - 11, 2008, Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt announced today.

Nevada's premier tourism and travel industry conference, "Putting the Adventure Back in Tourism," will be at the Atlantis Casino Resort and the newly expanded Reno/Sparks Convention Center next door. Both are 5 minutes from Reno/Tahoe International Airport and less than an hour from Lake Tahoe.

"The Governor's Conference on Tourism offers the opportunity to hear from experts on innovative strategies and trends that will shape the future of this global industry," Hunt, chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) said. "Making new contacts and exchanging ideas and information are essential to staying ahead of the competition."

NCOT produces the annual conference, which alternates between Las Vegas and Reno and draws more than 1,000 delegates. This year's gathering in Reno, "The Adventure Place," will overlook the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range, home of fabulous skiing at Reno and Lake Tahoe's resorts. Reno also offers year-round golf, excellent cuisine, 24-hour entertainment, and a scenic downtown river corridor with boating, kayaking, arts, and museums.

Speakers include an Olympic skier, an extreme skier, and experts on the latest developments in gaming and the economy, marketing to different generations of travelers, future travel trends, and building strong customer relations. Bill Norman, president of the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA), is among the featured speakers.

Wednesday July 24, 12:15 pm Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Ameristar Casinos, Inc.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. Names Tom Malone Vice President/Controller

LAS VEGAS, July 24 Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASCA - News) has promoted Tom Malone to the position of vice president/controller. In this capacity, he will report directly to Chief Financial Officer Thomas Steinbauer. Malone will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting functions within the Corporate Finance Department and, along with property general managers, will coordinate and direct finance operations at the Company's six properties in Nevada, Iowa, Missouri and Mississippi.

"I am confident in Tom's capabilities and pleased with his contributions to our organization," says Ameristar's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Craig Neilsen. "This advancement will bring great symmetry to our finance function and will enable us to continue to build on the efficiencies we have already established."

Malone came to Ameristar in June 2001, serving as director of internal audit. An accomplished executive, he possesses more than 15 years of domestic and international experience in audit and assurance-related services within the hospitality, construction and real estate industries. Prior to joining the company, Malone was a partner with KPMG, a big four accounting and consulting firm with extensive international clientele. In this role, he led all aspects of the marketing, selling and delivery of services to global clients. Other areas of Malone's expertise include financial accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, business process improvement, cost management, procurement management and legal compliance.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is an innovative, Las Vegas-based gaming and entertainment company known for its distinctive, quality conscious hotel- casinos and value orientation. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Craig H. Neilsen, the organization's roots go back nearly five decades to a tiny roadside casino in the high plateau country that borders Idaho and Nevada. Publicly held since November 1993, the corporation owns and operates six properties in Nevada, Missouri, Iowa and Mississippi, two of which carry the prestigious American Automobile Association's Four Diamond designation. Ameristar's Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol: ASCA.

MANDALAY BAY

Las Vegas, Nevada - JULY 23:

Mamma Mia!

A musical with a disco beat, Mamma Mia! features the music of Swedish singing group ABBA. The setting is a Greek island where 20 year old Sophie is due to be married. Her mom, Donna (who happens to be a former singing star) is there. But Sophie's father is not present because she is not sure who he is. So, Sophie researches mom's diary and chooses three former lovers as likely candidates and invites them to the wedding, thinking she will figure it out when she sees them. Donna is a bit non-plussed to be visited by the gathering of old flames. Mamma Mia! by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, features the popular songs “The Winner Takes It All,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take A Chance on Me,” “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and more. British playwright Catherine Johnson penned the book.

ROLLING STONES

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NEW YORK, NY (May 7, 2008 : The Rolling Stones announced today, the kick off of their Rolling Stones World Tour 2008/2003 at Boston's CMGI Field on September 5, 2008. The band announced 32 dates in the U.S and Canada (more to come) and will then tour Europe, Australia, Mexico and the Far East in 2003, hopefully including their first concerts in China.

Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood made a spectacular entrance into Van Cortlandt Park, in an eye-popping blimp decorated with the legendary Rolling Stones tongue. They descended upon an amazed crowd of U.S. and international press and fans to talk about the World Tour at a press conference beamed live via satellite.

The unique concept for the tour will showcase the band's diversity as musicians and performers with three dramatically different shows by playing stadiums, arenas and theatres/clubs all in one tour. Each show will combine the spectacular production and charismatic performances that fans have come to expect. The Rolling Stones, working closely with the design team responsible for the sensational sets and dramatic effects on previous tours (Steel Wheels, Voodoo, Lounge, Bridges to Babylon, No Security) will create three totally different productions (sets, lighting, special effects) offering fans completely unique experiences at each venue.

Fans can choose to see the band up close in an intimate club/theatre setting or the grand scale excitement of a stadium experience. In some markets, fans will have the opportunity to see three totally different shows on different nights providing an incredible musical event . All shows will feature a significant set of classic Rolling Stones hits as well as new songs.

"Only The Rolling Stones would dare to come up with a concept so ambitious - three dramatically different shows in three different venues, said Michael Cohl, tour promoter. It will be a spectacular musical event."

The Rolling Stones hold the all-time record for the three most attended tours of all time, "Bridges to Babylon," "Steel Wheels" and "Voodoo Lounge." Some of the opening acts that will share the stage with the Rolling Stones are: No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang with more acts to be announced later this week.