Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Five prominent Wall Street analysts will examine the challenges and growth
potential of gaming in the East at the 10th annual East Coast Gaming
Congress, May 22-23 at the House of Blues here. East Coast gaming revenue
surpassed $11 billion last year and is poised for strong growth with the
legalization of slot machines in Pennsylvania and billions of dollars
earmarked for expansion in other jurisdictions. The East Coast Gaming
Congress will analyze this dynamic in the panel discussion "From Maine to
Florida: The Wall Street View." The participants are:

-- Marc Falcone, Deutsche Bank

-- Dennis Forst, KeyBanc Capital Markets

-- Lawrence Klatzkin, Jefferies & Co.

-- William Lerner, Prudential Securities

-- Daniel Silvers, Fortress Investment Group

"These experts have significant influence in the gaming industry, from
moving markets to shaping the investment climate. Their analysis is closely
read in every executive suite in the industry. Attendees at the East Coast
Gaming Congress will benefit tremendously from their insight," said Thomas
Sykes, a principal with conference co-producer SOSH Architects.

The signature event of the East Coast Gaming Congress is the "Industry
Leaders Forum," moderated by American Gaming Association President and CEO
Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. The participants are:

-- James Allen, CEO, Seminole Gaming

-- Peter M. Carlino, Chairman & CEO, Penn National Gaming

-- Gary Loveman, Chairman, CEO & President, Harrah's Entertainment

-- James J. Murren, President, CFO & Treasurer, MGM Mirage

-- James B. Perry, CEO & President, Trump Entertainment Resorts

-- Keith E. Smith, President & COO, Boyd Gaming

Conference registration is available at early-bird rates by visiting
EastCoastGamingCongress.com.

The East Coast Gaming Congress is produced by Cooper Levenson, Gaming
Industry Observer, Ernst & Young and SOSH Architects. Sponsors include A.C.
Coin & Slot, Ainsworth Game Technology, Atlantic Cape Community College,
Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority, Bally Technologies,
Commerce Bank, Gaming Laboratories International, Global Gaming Business
Magazine, International Game Technology, JCM American Corp., Jefferies &
Co., MEI, New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, The Press of
Atlantic City, Progressive Gaming International, Richard Stockton College of
New Jersey, South Jersey Industries, Sprint Nextel, and Vibrant Development.