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SUFFOLK DOWNS IN BOSTON CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF RACING

2010-03-11T18:38:00Z

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Still Making History

The main track as it nears completion.

For 75 years, Suffolk Downs has been a place where people from all walks of life are welcome. Millions of fans have walked through the turnstiles and thousands of hard-working men and women have earned their living at the track as employees. In a city steeped in history, Suffolk Downs maintains a significant spot in Boston’s rich heritage.

When the Commonwealth of Massachusetts created the State Racing Commission in 1934 and legalized pari-mutuel wagering, the Eastern Racing Association wasted no time in constructing the state’s first Thoroughbred racetrack, which it named Suffolk Downs. Among the directors of the Eastern Racing Association was Charles F. Adams, founder and president of the Boston Bruins.

The group secured roughly 200 acres of mud flats in East Boston and Revere and contracted A.G. Tomasello & Son to transform the property into one of the finest racing facilities in the country. Leading the project was Joseph A. Tomasello, who employed over 3,000 laborers, including 900 carpenters, 200 electricians and plumbers and 100 plasterers. They were assisted by 638 trucks, 36 bulldozers and 24 power shovels.

The project was completed in an amazing 62 days, at the cost of approximately $2 million. The nation’s first concrete grandstand seated 16,000, making it the biggest grandstand in the country as well. The clubhouse accommodated 5,000, reported to be the largest in the world. The grandstand and clubhouse were separated by an area that included a path from the paddock to the track.

Out of the Gate

Horses make their way from the paddock toward the track for a post parade, 1939.

On July 10, 1935, the track opened its doors and over 35,000 people walked through them to watch and wager on the eight-race program. Thoroughbred racing in Massachusetts had arrived.

Later in its inaugural year, the track began its greatest tradition, the Massachusetts Handicap. Boasting substantial purse money, the MassCap immediately attracted some of racing’s biggest names. Hall of Fame jockey George Woolf rode Top Row to victory in the first MassCap. In 1937, the track welcomed the legendary Seabiscuit for the third running of the MassCap. Seabiscuit and jockey Johnny “Red” Pollard did not disappoint the throng of over 40,000 that was present to see them, winning the race in record time. Over the years, the MassCap has continued to be a stage for Thoroughbred racing’s top performers as the track has played host to Hall of Famers both equine and human.

Immediately the track became entrenched into the city’s sporting and social fabric, attracting an average daily attendance of nearly 15,000 in its first year, a figure that peaked at 18,388 in 1945. Interest in racing was so high that the daily double payoff was frequently posted in large print across the very top of the front page of the Boston Globe. Average attendance remained five figures until the early 1970s, when the racing schedule was drastically expanded to as many as 200 days a year.

Changing with the Times

After roughly a quarter-century, the track underwent its first significant renovation in the early 1960s when the open-air grandstand was enclosed and the appearance of the clubhouse entrance was drastically changed. The grandstand and clubhouse were joined together and a new paddock and walking ring was constructed between the track and the grandstand.

Beatles make their final Boston appearance on August 18th, 1966.

On August 18, 1966, the Beatles took the stage for an historic performance, one of their last official concerts as a group. Over 25,000 fans packed the track to witness what would prove to be the Beatles’ final Boston appearance.

Further changes, both cosmetic and philosophical, were realized from 1969-70 when the innovative Bill Veeck served as track president. In addition to making physical improvements in the box seating area, Veeck, who is enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a pioneering baseball owner, brought his promotional genius to the racetrack, where he gained publicity with chariot races and livestock giveaways, among other things. Perhaps Veeck’s most significant accomplishment during his brief reign was his successful challenge of a Massachusetts law that did not allow children to attend the track.

The track enjoyed one of its finest moments in 1987, when hometown heroes Waquoit and jockey Chris McCarron prevailed in one of the most thrilling finishes in MassCap history, defeating Broad Brush and Angel Cordero. Unfortunately, just two years later, the track suffered one of its darkest days when it closed for two years at the conclusion of the 1989 racing season.

Two-time Horse of the Year Cigar and jockey Jerry Bailey.

The track was soon brought back to life, reopening in 1992 under the direction of Sterling Suffolk Racecourse LLC, led by chairman James B. Moseley and president John Hall II. Prior to reopening, a new round of improvements was made, including the restoration of the clubhouse façade to its original form. Just three years later, the track continued its revival, renewing the MassCap, which hadn’t been held since 1989. The MassCap returned in grand style, as Champion Cigar and Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey graced the track for consecutive victories in the signature race in 1995 and ‘96, on the way to Cigar’s record-tying 16-race win streak.

Beyond the Track

Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism.

The track expanded its community reach in 1998, becoming the home of the Hot Dog Safari, a benefit for the Joey Fund and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The end of the 20th century also saw the reintroduction of concerts to the track, a tradition that includes appearances by Aerosmith and Elvis Costello in addition to the historic Beatles show. The 21st century welcomed another cultural attraction to the track, the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, and an additional charitable event, the Greater Boston Walk Now for Autism.

The publication of “Seabiscuit: An American Legend” by Laura Hillenbrand in 2001 and the subsequent release of the movie “Seabiscuit” in 2003 renewed interest in the track’s rich history. In 2004, the horse that many labeled a modern-day Seabiscuit for his improbable success story, Funny Cide, thrilled an appreciative crowd with his appearance in the 64th MassCap.

Taking the Lead

Brass Hat and jockey Willie Martinez in the winner's circle after the 2007 MassCap.

In the spring of 2007, developer Richard T. Fields joined local entrepreneur Joe O’Donnell in a partnership committed to Thoroughbred racing and the long-term future of Suffolk Downs. In September of 2007, a crowd of 19,191 – the largest at the track since 1996 – gathered to celebrate the return of the MassCap after a two-year absence.

A trusted community partner since first opening its doors, the track has celebrated individuals and organizations that make a positive difference in its surrounding communities through its “Commitment to Community” program.

Suffolk Downs has demonstrated a commitment to the lifetime care of Thoroughbreds once their racing careers are over, becoming the first racetrack in the country to implement a strict anti-slaughter policy for owners and trainers with horses stabled on its grounds. Virtually every major racetrack in America has since adopted a similar stance. In November of 2009, Suffolk Downs, the Fields Family Foundation and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation established a home or retired racehorses at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Farm in Plymouth, MA, where inmates from the Plymouth County Correctional Facility will care for the horses as part of the facility’s extensive vocational program.

A field of nine breaks from the mule-drawn starting gate, 1935, one week after the track opened.

Suffolk Downs has undergone many changes over the last 75 years, but just as it was in 1935, it remains a vision of hope for a brighter future infused with the pilgrim spirit of hope, pride, and determination that it was built upon.

Join us in 2010, as we celebrate this legacy. With a look back at fond memories, and a look forward to new dreams.

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMAN TAKES THE MONEY AND RUNS BACK TO NEW HAMPSHIRE

2010-03-11T18:27:00Z

Seabrook mother wins $2.5 million grand prize

Virginia C. Hamilton of Seabrook, N.H. won a $2.5 million grand prize on the Merry Millionaire instant game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Hamilton, who selected the cash option on the prize, received a check for $1.625 million before taxes today at Lottery headquarters in Braintree.

She bought the lucky ticket at the Hess gas station on Broadway in Saugus. The service station will receive a $25,000 commission on the sale.

Merry Millionaire, a $10 ticket, features eight grant prizes of $1 million and three grand prizes of $2.5 million. Overall, there are more than 2,700,000 winning tickets in the game.

ENJOY A BOUNTY HUNTER - THE MOVIE PACKAGE

2010-03-11T02:17:00Z

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	ATLANTIC CITY (March 10, 2010) – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spainvites guests to “Follow the Bounty to Borgata” and have up-all-nightfun at Atlantic City’s premier resort destination. In celebration ofthe upcoming film “The Bounty Hunter,” which hits theaters on March 19,guests can live like superstars for a weekend by hitting the hotspotsthat actors Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler frequented duringfilming. The movie includes several scenes filmed at Borgata and thispackage incorporates their movie-star lifestyle into the guestexperience. The ‘Follow the Bounty to Borgata’ package is available from March 12 through April 10 and includes: Overnight accommodations in a spectacular Hideaway Suite at The Water Club at Borgata Spatreatment from Immersion Spa’s Bounty-Inspired menu, including theUltimate Oxygenating Facial by Intraceuticals (Jennifer Aniston isreportedly a fan) or a Men’s Deluxe Facial Complimentary use of the Fitness Center during stay, to keep guests buff and toned Hollywood-style $200Food & Beverage Credit, which can be used at any of Borgata’s fineor casual dining restaurants, including Bobby Flay Steak or Seablue byMichael Mina where Jennifer Aniston and crew dined while filming $100Retail Credit for any Borgata boutique, which can be used to buysunglasses for those staying incognito to escape their own bountyhunters VIP Entry and Complimentary Admission to MIXX and mur.mur nightclubs to pass the velvet rope like any A-lister PackagePrice is $1,499 per night and is available weekends only (Fridaythrough Sunday) at The Water Club. For more information about thispackage visit www.thewaterclubhotel.com or call 609.317.7555. Editors note: For more information about “The Bounty Hunter”, please go to http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038919. Images of dining experiences and the Hideaway Suite at The Water Club are available. About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Borgatais a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and MGMMIRAGE (NYSE: MGM). Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, itfeatures 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming;182 gaming tables; 4,100 slot machines; an 85-table poker room; 11retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renownedchefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 squarefeet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City’s first non-gaming,cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata with 800 guestrooms and suites; food and beverage by renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian;a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools. For more information on Borgata or to obtain a copy of this press release, please visit www.theborgata.com or use AOL keyword: borgata. For up to the minute updates, follow Borgata on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BorgataAC. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com; additional information on MGM MIRAGE can be found at www.mgmmirage.com. ###

SHRINE ACTION!

2010-03-10T18:08:00Z

BELLAGIO NEWS

2010-03-09T22:40:00Z

WITH NEWEST HIRE, BELLAGIO ESTABLISHES NEW RECORD AS HOME TO THE

MOST MASTER SOMMELIERS IN THE WORLD

LAS VEGAS – Bellagio is proud to announce the appointment of Darius Allyn, a distinguished member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, to the position of Sommelier for Osterio de Circo and Sensi. Allyn becomes the fourth on the already impressive team of Master Sommeliers, joining Joseph Phillips of MICHAEL MINA, Robert Smith of Picasso and Director of Wine Jason Smith. This honor further validates Bellagio’s commitment to excellence and establishes it as the only hotel in the world with four Master Sommeliers at a single property.

“We’re ecstatic to have Darius as the newest member of our team and that he brings with him such a rare accomplishment,” Director of Wine Jason Smith said. “With this addition, Bellagio further solidifies its wine program among the finest in the world.”

Home to 17 sommeliers, Bellagio has become a place where aspiring sommeliers become masters. Believing you can’t sell it if you haven’t seen it and tasted it, training at Bellagio focuses on seminars, frequent tastings and travel.

Considered the highest honor among wine professionals, the title of Master Sommelier recognizes the utmost level of wine and spirits knowledge. Three levels of training must be completed before pursuing the Master Sommelier diploma: Introductory Sommelier, Certified Sommelier and Advanced Sommelier. Upon completion of these courses, candidates are required to pass a rigorous 3-part exam, testing the extent of their knowledge. The test consists of a verbal exam, service exam and a blind tasting.

Known for its dedication to personal and attentive wine service, Bellagio caters to a variety of palates, occasions and budgets. Bellagio sells more wine than any other hospitality outlet in the country, maintaining approximately 60,000 bottles, 4,000 selections and 250 wines by the glass at any given time. Bellagio also is able to secure entire allocations of a particular wine, contributing to the vastness and exclusivity of the selection.

In an effort to create a guest-centric wine experience, diners can request a bottle of wine from one restaurant at Bellagio while dining at another. The sommeliers share resources allowing them to locate bottles that do not exist in their own cellars and deliver them to guests within minutes.

Randy Morton, president and COO of Bellagio, said, “We will continue to offer our guests a transcendent wine experience that is accessible, educational and enjoyable. With this latest accomplishment, Bellagio continues to further its reputation as one of the world’s premier resort destinations.”

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MOHEGAN SUN NEWS

2010-03-09T22:32:00Z

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Arrive At Mohegan Sun

The 11th All Starr Band Tour will be coming to the Arena on Sunday, June 27th

Ringo is on the road again and bringing his All Starr Band with him. The 11th All Starr Band Tour arrives at Mohegan Sun Arena on Sunday, June 27th at 7:00pm with a line-up of great Rock stars to share the stage with the legendary former Beatle.

Tickets are $50.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, March 12th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log onto ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office starting Saturday, March 13th, subject to availability.

Ringo Starr has assembled the 11th line up for his annual All Star Band tour including former members Edgar Winter, Gary Wright and Gregg Bissonette. All Starr newcomers include Rick Derringer, Richard Page (Mr. Mister) and Wally Palmar (Romantics). This will be a night of music that spans generations as the All Starr Band performs a variety of hits, from The Beatles-era classic “With A Little Help From My Friends” to cuts off of Ringo’s latest solo studio effort, Y Not.

TOP 5 HARNESS DRIVERS OF ALL TIME

2010-03-09T17:49:00Z

MEADOWLANDS NEWS

2010-03-09T17:45:00Z

Vegas Trip Up For Grabs at HWS Qualifier
Cash prizes and an entry into the 2011 Horseplayer World Series are up for grabs at Meadowlands Racetrack's first thoroughbred handicapping tournament of the year.

Register now for the Horseplayer World Series Qualifier on Saturday, March 27. The top finisher receives an entry and travel accommodations to the 2011 HWS at Orleans Casino in Las Vegas.

Click here for Entry Form and More Information.

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LOSE THE TAN LINES IN VEGAS!

2010-03-09T04:43:00Z

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Located through The Mirage's "Street of Shops," a winding path welcomes Vegas' hot and thirsty to this summertime utopia. Providing guests an escape from the chaos and hustle of the Las Vegas strip, Bare's intimate 14,000 sq ft environment offers six cabanas, eight daybeds, and two luxury dipping pools inviting guests to settle back and leave their worries behind.

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MOHEGAN SUN NEWS

2010-03-09T04:36:00Z

MEDIA ALERT Lady Gaga Performance At Mohegan Sun Has Been Cancelled

Mohegan Sun regrets to announce that the postponed January 18th Lady Gaga performance at Mohegan Sun Arena has now been officially cancelled. There will not be a rescheduled Mohegan Sun Arena date.

Customers that purchased tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office or Ticketmaster outlets should return to the point of purchase for refunds. Purchases made online at ticketmaster.com or Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge by Phone number will be refunded automatically.

Customers that purchased tickets on-line at livenation.com or ticketmaster.com for the cancelled Mohegan Sun and Oakdale Theater performances will have first access to tickets for Lady Gaga’s next area performance. Only online customers will be able to participate in this pre-sale, and they will be notified via email.

RACING NOTES

2010-03-08T01:42:00Z

Aqueduct Racetrack Notes

By NYRA Press Office | March 7, 2010


Awesome Act
photo by Adam Coglianese

Awesome Act’s connections pleased with his Gotham victory; Wood next

Runners-up Yawanna Twist and Nacho Friend also could return in Wood

Wood hopeful Buddy’s Saint to breeze Saturday in Florida

Other Saturday stakes winners also reported to be well on Sunday morning

No plans yet for Eightyfiveinafifty

Wollaston Bay scores first win in three year

Gotham winner Awesome Act was bright and energetic in his stall at Belmont Park Sunday morning following his first win on dirt as his connections looked towards his next start along the Triple Crown trail, the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 3.

“He’ll be back cantering at least by Wednesday, possibly Tuesday,” said Wayne Tanner, assistant to trainer Jeremy Noseda, who returned to Newmarket following the colt’s 1¼-length victory in the Grade 3 race. “We won’t do much between now and then … just keep him sound and head to the Wood.”

The son of 1998 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Awesome Again was impressive in his first start since finishing fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf in November, covering the 1 1/16th miles in 1:43.85. The victory was his second in seven starts, five of which were on grass, with one third-place finish over an artificial surface at Kempton.

“He’s a real professional,” said Tanner, who with George Windsor will oversee the colt’s preparations for the 1 1/8th mile Wood, New York’s last major prep for the May 1 Kentucky Derby. “He travels for pleasure. If he’s traveling behind, whoever is in front of him, he’ll pass. It takes a good one to get him off the bridle.”

Awesome Act, whose original flight from England last week was canceled due to bad weather, finally arrived in New York on Wednesday, and had only a brief tour around the training track at Belmont Park on Friday after being released from quarantine prior to the race.

“He basically walked up to the race,” said Tanner. “The two days in quarantine really didn’t bother him at all.”

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr., said Sunday morning he was very happy with the Gotham performance of New York-bred Yawanna Twist, who closed five-wide from sixth to finish a strong second.

The Gotham was not only the first stakes appearance and first in open company for the son of Yonaguska, but it was also his first around two turns. His first two victories had come against New York-breds by a combined winning margin of nearly 10 lengths.

“We’re pleased with him,” said Dutrow by telephone from Florida. “He came out of the race well and we’re definitely considering the Wood.”

As well, trainer Kelly Breen said the Wood was also under consideration for third-place finisher Nacho Friend, who was 1¾ lengths behind Yawanna Twist.

“We’ll take it one day at a time with him,” said Breen of Nacho Friend, who was making his first start since finishing fourth in the Grade 2 Sanford at Saratoga Race Course last July. “The Wood is a possibility for him.”

Buddy’s Saint, who had a rough trip as the favorite in the Fountain of Youth on February 20, will breeze five furlongs next Saturday at Gulfstream Park as trainer Bruce Levine looks to the Wood Memorial for the colt’s next start.

“He rebounded nicely,” said Levine of Buddy’s Saint, who was making his 3-year-old debut in the Fountain of Youth. “He’ll breeze Saturday, probably breeze twice more after that, and return to New York the week before the Wood.”

Shut off going into the first turn and bounced around after encountering traffic problems, Buddy’s Saint finished ninth behind Eskendereya in the Fountain of Youth, his first start since an eye-catching 4¾ -length victory in the Grade 2 Remsen in November.

Wall Street Wonder, the unyielding victor in an exciting renewal of the Grade 3 Toboggan Stakes, came out of his hard-fought stretch battle with Custom for Carlos in good order, assistant trainer Tonja Terranova said Sunday.

“He looks great,” Terranova said. “He’s doing very well this morning and the plan is to point toward the Carter.”

Wall Street Wonder, a 4-year-old City Place colt owned by Stetson Stables and trained by John Terranova, picked up his first graded stakes win in the Toboggan, only his fourth start on dirt.

Likewise, Fred “Cappy” Capossela winner Castaneda also appeared to emerge from his front-running triumph in good shape.

“He came back good, beautiful,” said trainer Gary Contessa. “Everything looks well. We’re a little up in the air as to his next start. We ran him back kind of close, but the Bay Shore is not out of the question.”

Like Gotham runner-up Yawanna Twist, Castaneda is a New York-bred son of Yonaguska. Owned by John Moirano, Harold Lerner, LLC and Team Stallion Racing Corp., the gelding ran off to a 6¼-length maiden victory over the inner track just two weeks ago.

The Grade 1, $250,000 Carter Handicap and the Grade 3, $200,000 Bay Shore, both contested at seven furlongs, will be run as part of the Wood Memorial undercard at Aqueduct on April 3.

Castaneda is not the only promising 3-year-old Contessa has in the barn and his early-season Triple Crown hopeful Eightyfiveinafifty is working toward a return to the races following a troubled bid in the Whirlaway Stakes at Aqueduct on February 6, in which he went wide around the first turn and ran through the rail before returning to the barn area.

Eightyfiveinafifty breezed five furlongs in 1:00.03 over the inner track on Thursday morning, his first timed workout since the Whirlaway. Harold Lerner’s colt turned in the fastest of eleven moves at the distance that day.

“He worked great,” Contessa said. “I really don’t have plans for him. We’re nominated to everything – the Wood, the Derby Trial, everything – but I want to work him twice more before I make a decision. That’s his norm though – he goes in a minute and he does it so easy.”

Eightyfiveinafifty owns the second-fastest Beyer Speed Figure among 3-year-olds, a 105 set when the colt broke his maiden over the inner track on January 9. That was bested on February 20 when Eskendereya posted a 106 winning the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

When Wollaston Bay returned to the Aqueduct winner’s circle several races after Saturday’s Fred “Cappy” Capossela Stakes, it marked his first victory since taking the “Cappy” back in 2007.

“It’s kind of ironic he won the Fred Capossela three years ago, and then he comes back three years later and wins on the same day the Cappy is run,” said trainer Gary Sciacca of the now 6-year-old son of Sea of Secrets.

The Fred Capossela was the lone victory as a 3-year-old for Wollaston Bay, who would run three more times in 2007 before being repeatedly sidelined with a series of injuries. He finally returned to the races in October, 2009, making seven starts in claiming company before Saturday’s front-running victory.

“He’d come back, get hurt, come back, get hurt again; it’s been one thing after another with him,” said Sciacca, who trains Wollaston Bay for One Pond Stable. “But when he’s good, he’s good.”

Overall, Wollaston Bay is 4-2-3 from 18 lifetime starts with earnings of $144,777.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA! - VEGAS NEWS

2010-03-08T01:36:00Z

Sara Underwood, Playmate of the Year 2007, Celebrates 25th Birthday at Tabu Ultra Lounge

by VegasNews

On Saturday, Sara Underwood, Playboy Playmate of the Year 2007 celebrated her 25th birthday at Tabú Ultra Lounge in MGM Grand.

The gorgeous Playboy bunny arrived at the intimate lounge in a sexy strappy dress that mesmerized a crowd of onlookers causing a traffic jam outside of the Vegas hot spot.

Being the sweetheart that she is, Underwood stopped to sign autographs and pose for pictures with her male admirers.

Inside Tabú, the blonde bombshell was presented an adorable cake by the staff wishing her a happy birthday.

Underwood danced and partied with friends until the early hours of the morning

Sara Underwood on red carpet at Tabú Ultra Lounge in MGM Grand

ATLANTIC CITY NEWS

2010-03-07T05:15:00Z

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	BORGATA ANNOUNCES THE FRAY, PUBLIC IMAGE LTD AND SECOND NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK SHOW ADDED *TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS SATURDAY AT 10 AM
	Atlantic City, NJ (March 4, 2010) — Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa announced today the addition of The Fray (April 17, 2010) and Public Image Ltd. (May 15, 2010) along with a second New Kids on the Block show (May 29, 2010). Tickets for all music and comedy performances at Borgata can be purchased through www.theborgata.com, or call 866-900-4TIX (4849). The Fray Event Center Saturday, April 17 – 8p.m. $65 Alternative rock band, The Fray will be at the Event Center on Saturday, April 17. The success of their singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life” (both sold over 2 million digital downloads), brought the band mainstream popularity, catapulting their debut album How to Save a Life to the top 15 on the Billboard 200 album charts and top 10 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. On July 18, 2006, The Fray released their first live album: Live at the Electric Factory. The concert was recorded on May 21, 2006 at the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2009 the band released their second studio album, The Fray. The self-titled record featured the hit single, “You Found Me” and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album charts, selling 179,000 copies in its first week of release. The band’s latest single off The Fray is titled “Syndicate.” Public Image Ltd. The Music Box Saturday, May 15 – 9p.m. $55 Since returning in December 2009 for seven monumental concerts in the United Kingdom–their first shows in 17 years–PUBLIC IMAGE LTD (PiL) now continue into 2010 with a headlining North American tour which includes The Music Box on Saturday, May 15. After fronting the Sex Pistols, John Lydon formed Public Image Ltd in 1978. With their experimental sound fusing Rock, Dance, Folk, Ballet, Pop and Dub, PiL are regarded as producing some of the most diverse music of the 70’s and 80’s. As a band, the music and vision constantly evolved like no other, culminating in an incredible live experience. Cited as one of the most innovative and influential bands in music history, PiL return to a country where they enjoyed a special relationship throughout their career for what are set to be stunning shows. The North American dates will be followed by a series of high-profile summer European Festival appearances. John Lydon (vocals), Lu Edmonds (guitar), Bruce Smith (drums) and Scott Firth (bass) earned critical and public acclaim for their concerts in December 2009, with many British media outlets championing them as the shows of the year. 2010 sees the 30th anniversary of the band’s first U.S. tour and also their U.S TV debut on “American Bandstand,” where singer John Lydon invited the audience onstage to dance with the band! Host Dick Clark famously introduced their appearance as “a memorable moment in rock n roll, something special and interesting.” With a wide and varied back catalogue spanning three decades, Public Image Ltd will be showcasing the unique sounds of tracks such as “Public Image,” “This Is Not A Love Song,” “Rise,” and “Disappointed,” with many further surprises in store. New Kids on the Block Event Center Friday, May 28 – 8p.m. *Saturday, May 29 – 8p.m. $89.50 The New Kids on the Block are at it again, announcing a second show at the Event Center on May 29, and promising to give fans another exciting year with the release of Coming Home, a special live DVD, just released on February 2, 2010. The DVD gives fans a true glimpse at what it took to achieve one of the most successful and momentous musical reunions in history. After storming onto the Pop Culture scene again in 2008, the group has continued to entertain and excite, and promises more huge announcements to come. “We’ve let our fans dictate this whole ride,” said Donnie Wahlberg. “They’ve been the ones to guide us through this whole journey. They want more, we’ll give them more, and we’ll enjoy every moment along the way.” The NKOTB fans’ support is unwavering. The fans continue to want more and NKOTB will continue to oblige. After the smash success of the first NKOTB cruise, the band arranged for another ship to set sail in 2010. The tickets went on sale and were sold out within minutes making it the fastest cruise charter sell out of all time. The band has also teamed with I Love All Access to provide a variety of fan ticket packages for the show, including premium seats, meet and greets, photo ops, parties and more. Borgata’s Entertainment Schedule Jon Stewart Music Box / March 5 – 8p.m. & 11p.m. Music Box / March 6 – 8p.m. & 11p.m. Alice In Chains Event Center / March 12 – 8p.m. JAY-Z Event Center / March 13 – 8p.m. Brian Regan Event Center / March 20 – 8p.m. Tiesto Event Center / March 27 – 10p.m. Frankie Valli Music Box / April 2 – 9p.m. Music Box / April 3 – 9p.m. Music Box / April 4 – 7p.m. G Love and Special Sauce Music Box / April 16 – 9p.m. The Fray* Event Center / April 17 – 8p.m. Citizen Cope Music Box / April 23 – 9p.m. Hall & Oates Event Center / May 8 – 8p.m. Public Image Ltd* Music Box / May 15 – 8p.m. New Kids on the Block* Event Center / May 28 – 8p.m. Event Center / May 29 – 8p.m. Jeff Beck Music Box / June 5 – 9p.m. Joel McHale Music Box / June 25 – 10p.m. Music Box / June 26 – 8p.m. About Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Borgata is a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM). Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, it features 2,000 guest rooms and suites; 161,000 square feet of gaming; 182 gaming tables; 4,100 slot machines; an 85-table poker room; 11 retail boutiques; 6 acclaimed fine dining restaurants by renowned chefs; 6 casual dining options; a 54,000 square foot spa; 70,000 square feet of event space; 4 signature nightlife experiences; and parking for 7,100 cars. The resort also features Atlantic City’s first cosmopolitan hotel experience, The Water Club at Borgata, with 800 guest rooms and suites; food and beverage by renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian; a 36,000 square foot spa; 18,000 square feet of meeting space; 6 designer retail boutiques; and 5 heated indoor and outdoor pools. For more information on Borgata or to obtain a copy of this press release, please visit www.theborgata.com or www.twitter.com/BorgataAC use AOL keyword: borgata. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com; additional information on MGM MIRAGE can be found at www.mgmmirage.com. ###

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2010-03-05T22:26:00Z

Turn a Page With Author Linda Fairstein at Mohegan Sun

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Saturday, March 13th

2:00pm
Live Discussion in The Cabaret Theatre

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Book Signing in The Shops at Mohegan Sun

Author Linda Fairstein has been topping best-seller lists for more than a decade with her Alexandra Cooper novels. As the former head of the Sex Crimes Unit of the Manhattan District Attorney's office, Fairstein is considered America's foremost legal expert on crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence.

Fairstein's twelfth novel, Hell Gate, from the Alexandra Cooper series, finds Alexandra investigating a shipwreck that has contraband cargo, human cargo and a political sex scandal of a young, promising New York congressman who has fallen from grace.

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