MACAU, August 25 /PRNewswire/ — Whilst Vietnam only collected one silver in Beijing, it stands a very
good chance of taking the top prize next week when the Asian poker Tour
arrives in Macau from the 27th to the 31st August at the glamorous Galaxy
Starworld Hotel and Casino. The Asian poker Tour (APT) is home to Asia’s
largest GUARANTEED prize pool with USD $1,500,000 in total prize money in
Macau. The winner of APT Macau is GUARANTEED at least USD $500,000. Some are
campaigning for poker to become an Olympic sport - such a move would
certainly benefit Vietnam!

For several years Vietnamese based in America and Australia have been
winning big poker tournaments around the world. The record $1.5m has
attracted the best Viet Kieu (overseas Vietnamese) to play in Asia. Leading
the charge is Vietnamese-American J.C Tran. Tran is currently the top-ranked
player IN THE WORLD on the Bluff Magazine/ESPN power rankings. After starting
out by playing in local card rooms, he has total winnings of a staggering USD
$6.7 million to date.

At only 25 years-old, Vietnamese-American Nam Le is already considered by
many to be a major player. Le’s total winnings to date exceed $4.3 million.
Quinn Do is another top player and finished 20th overall at APT Manila. Quinn
Do’s total poker winnings to date are close to USD $2 million. Also in the
Vietnamese contingen is ‘Poker Diva’ Liz Lieu. Liz featured in the
PartyPoker.com Premier League in Europe as one of only two ladies in a USD $1
million event. She is not just a pretty face - she is regarded as someone not
to mess with! Kenny Tran makes up the Vietnamese contingent and he won a WSOP
bracelet in 2008.

The Viet Kieu is taking on the world’s best players in Macau including
the United States’ “Godfather of Poker” Doyle Brunson, who is the author of
the most successful strategy books of all time. Joining him is Johnny Chan.
Chan is famous for his starring role in the 1998 Hollywood movie ‘Rounders’
where he was the inspiration for the characters Matt Damon and Edward Norton
played.

Despite the presence of Vegas legends, the Vietnamese players are backed
to claim the honors at this event.

Chris Parker, CEO of the Asian poker Tour said: “The way the Vietnamese
play poker is really impressive. The heavy amount of skill, patience and
intelligence that poker requires compared to normal gambling and casino
activities really seems to suit the Vietnamese temperament. It is no wonder
that Vietnamese contingent of players are expected to pick up hundreds of
thousands of dollars in Macau.”
“There is a campaign to make poker an Olympic sport. If that were to
succeed Vietnam would be in prime position for glory.”
Many Vietnamese players have learned the game during the time abroad and
now make a good living from the profession. 34 year-old Liz Lieu was born in
Ho Chi Minh City and donates 20% of her tournament winnings to a charity she
set up to help disadvantaged Vietnamese including cancer victims and victims
of flooding.

Organizers have extended an open invitation to Olympic legend Michael
Phelps to play after he expressed interest in poker. Will Vietnam claim gold
this time around?

For more information and players profiles and performances catch all the
action at http://www.asianpt.com

About Asian poker Tour (APT)

The Asian poker Tour (APT) is Asia’s biggest and original poker tour. The
Tour was recently acquired by AsianLogic (AIM:ALOG).

Asian poker Tour

LONDON, August 8 /PRNewswire/ —

- For Non-US media only

Leading online gaming site Betway.com is offering affiliates the chance
to beat the bookie AND take away a top prize with the monthly Betslip
Competition.

Betway.com, which offers casino games, poker and sportsbook wagers, has
thrown down the gauntlet for affiliates everywhere to test themselves in the
free monthly betting game where winners can claim prizes including an iPod
Touch and Nintendo Wii - or the cash to buy what they want!

Betway.biz, the affiliate program at Betway.com, is running the monthly
Betslip competition now and even new affiliates can walk away with a top
prize - if they have skill and luck on their side.

“By registering at Betway.biz or Gnuf.biz, affiliates will have the
opportunity to experience the thrill and excitement of our monthly Betslip
competition,” said Henrik Granlund at Betway.com. “It’s 100% free with no
strings attached and you have a great chance of winning - even if you’re a
new affiliate, your chances of finishing on top are the same as our most
established affiliates. Betslip is all about showing your betting skills -
with a little bit of luck thrown in - of course.”
Betway.com together with its sister site Gnuf.com is also offering Casino
Affiliate Program members a US$1,000 free-roll every month to celebrate the
launch of its new affiliate poker tournament.

Betway.com is powered by Microgaming.com, the industry leader in gaming
solutions. Betway.com’s affiliate team has dedicated offices in eight
European countries and has an in-house marketing team that can design
campaigns specifically for its affiliates, as well as providing player
tracking, analysis and 24/7 technical support.

Betway.com will also be exhibiting at the CAP European Conference in
Barcelona, Spain, on 25th -28th September 2008.

About Betway.com

Betway.com is powered by industry leaders Microgaming and its renowned
sportsbook covers local and worldwide sporting events. Betway.com’s 4 in 1
program (Sportsbook, Casino, poker & Games), has a proven conversion rate
with no negative carry over, and offers unbeatable deposits bonuses and
unique promotions. Affiliates of Betway.com receive easy-to-read reports to
track player activity and allow you to analyse the effectiveness of your
marketing campaigns. You also get personal service from your own dedicated
account manager, who will provide you with all the stats you’ll need. The
affiliate team can assist in localised campaigns in eight European countries
with the help of our local country managers based in 8 countries. We can also
assist in Pan-European campaigns that are centrally controlled. If you need
special banners for unique campaigns, Betway.com can provide its in-house
graphic team.

http://www.betway.com

Issued by:

Sarah Jones, GameOn Marketing
e: sarah@gameon-marketing.com

For Further Information:

Henrik Granlund, Gnuf
e: henrik.granlund@snowmen.se

Betway.com

AURORA, ON, July 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magna Entertainment Corp. (”MEC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MECAD; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that it has extended the maturity date of its $40.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank to August 15, 2008.
MEC, North America’s largest owner and operator of horse racetracks, based on revenue, develops, owns and operates horse racetracks and related pari-mutuel wagering operations, including off-track betting facilities. MEC also develops, owns and operates casinos in conjunction with its racetracks where permitted by law. MEC owns and operates AmTote International, Inc., a provider of totalisator services to the pari-mutuel industry, XpressBet(R), a national Internet and telephone account wagering system, as well as MagnaBet(TM) internationally. Pursuant to joint ventures, MEC has a fifty percent interest in HorseRacing TV(R), a 24-hour horse racing television network, and TrackNet Media Group LLC, a content management company formed for distribution of the full breadth of MEC’s horse racing content.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and forward-looking information as defined in the Securities Act (Ontario) (collectively referred to as forward-looking statements). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act (Ontario) and include, among others, statements regarding the anticipated maturity date of our senior secured revolving credit facility and other matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith assumptions and analyses made in light of our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include, but may not be limited to, material adverse changes in: general economic conditions; the popularity of racing and other gaming activities as recreational activities; the regulatory environment affecting the horse racing and gaming industries; our ability to obtain or maintain government and other regulatory approvals necessary or desirable to proceed with proposed real estate developments; increased regulation affecting certain of our non-racetrack operations, such as broadcasting ventures; and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans within expected timelines or budgets. In drawing conclusions set out in our forward-looking statements above, we have assumed, among other things, that we will continue with our efforts to implement our September 12, 2007 adopted plan to eliminate the Company’s debt (though not on the originally contemplated time schedule) and comply with the terms of and/or obtain waivers or other concessions from our lenders and refinance or repay on maturity our existing financing arrangements (including our short-term bridge loan facility of up to $110.0 million with a subsidiary of our controlling shareholder, MI Developments Inc., and the senior secured revolving credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank), and there will not be any material adverse changes in: general economic conditions; the popularity of horse racing and other gaming activities; weather and other environmental conditions at our facilities; the regulatory environment; and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans as anticipated.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
Magna Entertainment Corp.

AURORA, ON, July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Magna Entertainment Corp. (”MEC” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MECA; TSX: MEC.A) today announced that it has completed the sale of Great Lakes Downs to The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians for $5.0 million cash less customary closing adjustments. Great Lakes Downs, situated on approximately 85 acres in Muskegon, Michigan, was a racetrack which MEC had previously closed in November 2007. The net sale proceeds of approximately $4.5 million have been used to partially repay the Company’s bridge loan with a subsidiary of MI Developments Inc., MEC’s controlling shareholder.
MEC, North America’s largest owner and operator of horse racetracks, based on revenue, develops, owns and operates horse racetracks and related pari-mutuel wagering operations, including off-track betting facilities. MEC also develops, owns and operates casinos in conjunction with its racetracks where permitted by law. MEC owns and operates AmTote International, Inc., a provider of totalisator services to the pari-mutuel industry, XpressBet(R), a national Internet and telephone account wagering system, as well as MagnaBet(TM) internationally. Pursuant to joint ventures, MEC has a fifty percent interest in HorseRacing TV(R), a 24-hour horse racing television network, and TrackNet Media Group LLC, a content management company formed for distribution of the full breadth of MEC’s horse racing content.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and forward-looking information as defined in the Securities Act (Ontario) (collectively referred to as forward-looking statements). These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Securities Act (Ontario) and include, among others, statements regarding the partial repayment of the bridge loan facility and other matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management’s good faith assumptions and analyses made in light of our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements include, but may not be limited to, material adverse changes in: general economic conditions; the popularity of racing and other gaming activities as recreational activities; the regulatory environment affecting the horse racing and gaming industries; our ability to obtain or maintain government and other regulatory approvals necessary or desirable to proceed with proposed real estate developments; increased regulation affecting certain of our non-racetrack operations, such as broadcasting ventures; and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans within expected timelines or budgets. In drawing conclusions set out in our forward-looking statements above, we have assumed, among other things, that we will be able to successfully implement our debt elimination plan and comply with the terms of and/or obtain waivers or other concessions from our lenders and refinance or repay on maturity our existing financing arrangements (including our senior secured revolving credit facility with a Canadian chartered bank and our bridge loan facility), and there will not be any material adverse changes in: general economic conditions; the popularity of horse racing and other gaming activities; weather and other environmental conditions at our facilities; the regulatory environment; and our ability to develop, execute or finance our strategies and plans as anticipated.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
Magna Entertainment Corp.

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EMMETSBURG, Iowa, June 19 /PRNewswire/ — Three Dog Night, the famed band from the 1960s and 1970s, was scheduled to perform here at the Wild Rose casino & Resort as well as in Cedar Rapids this week. The band cancelled as a result of the flooding in Eastern Iowa, leaving Wild Rose without much notice or a headliner.
Enter Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, who incidentally was the lead singer on the hit, “The Show Must Go On” saved the day. Negron will perform an outdoor concert Friday night, June 20, at 8 p.m. Tickets are still available. The gates open at 6 p.m. As part of the event, the Palo Alto County Cattlemen’s Association is selling steak sandwiches and beef burgers.
“We feel very fortunate to have such a great artist step up at the last minute to make this a great event and show,” said Amy Williams, general manager of Wild Rose Emmetsburg.
Wild Rose casino & Resort in Emmetsburg is destination gaming and entertainment venue. Since opening in June 2006, Wild Rose has hosted numerous music artists as well as other events. In addition to offering a complete gaming experience with 530 slots and 17 table games, the resort features a 70-room hotel and RV park.
Wild Rose casino & Resort

LONDON, June 4 /PRNewswire/ —

- For Non USA Media Only

Embracing the technological evolution of quality video streaming, British
online gaming giants Gala Casinos (http://www.galacasino.co.uk) has expanded
its games portfolio further with the launch of a ‘live’ online casino.

To celebrate and further promote this launch, Gala Casinos
(http://www.galacasino.co.uk) is offering UK affiliates GBP40 CPA when
players deposit a minimum of GBP10 and wager a further GBP25 or alternatively
benefit from a 30% revenue share deal. Interested parties should contact
Galacasinos.co.uk’s affiliate network, Affiliate Window.

This latest and unique proposition to the Gala Casinos (
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favourite table games and play roulette, blackjack or baccarat in real time,
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high frames per second functionality ensures that game play is fluid and the
audio is clear enough to allow players to chat with dealers instantaneously
as they would in a real casino.

Fully encapsulating the live experience, players at the blackjack and
baccarat tables can watch the cards being shuffled and dealt in front of them
and see new decks of cards being brought to the table by the Pit Boss.
Players can view the croupier spinning the roulette wheel and the
strategically placed cameras offer a variety of table viewing options, which
once again adds to the overall player experience.

Opting for the full screen option is another feature that players can
look forward to which also include on-screen statistics to aid game play and
assist with future bets. Table limits have been set to make it accessible to
all players with amounts starting from GBP1/EUR1 and increasing to
GBP1,500/EUR1,500 and a monthly reload bonus of GBP25/EUR25. For higher
rollers, there is a VIP blackjack table with a minimum stake requirement of
GBP25/EUR25.

Commenting on the recent launch of Live Casino, Daniel Phillips, Gaming
Director said, “Live Casino is such an interesting and unique concept to our
portfolio that it’s already proven hugely successful with our existing casino
players, however we have only scratched the surface in terms of traffic and
subsequent sign ups. Live Casino will undoubtedly make an interesting
proposition for affiliates to attract players through their own aggressive
marketing campaigns. In return we are prepared to fully support affiliates
with all the relevant marketing collateral and our sophisticated support
network will ensure that our partners are paid in full and on time.”
To find out more about the Galacasinos.co.uk Live Casino product visit
http://www.galacasino.co.uk/gc2/live-casino/live-casino.html.

Notes to Editors:

About The Gala Coral Group and its E-Commerce arm
The Gala Coral Group is Europe’s pre-eminent betting and gaming company and
one of Britain’s largest private companies, with over 1,800 retail trading
outlets in the UK and an E-Commerce division which is responsible for the
development, management and operation of the Group’s E Commerce UK and
International activities. In addition, the division is proud to the first
operator of digital interactive television bingo via the red button on Gala
TV (Sky channel 841). Gala Coral is the first company to receive full GamCare
accreditation across its for UK divisions - Coral, Gala Bingo, Gala Casino
and E-Commerce.

The Gala Coral Group employs over 19,000 people across all of the Group’s
five divisions - Coral, Gala Bingo, Gala Casino, E-Commerce; and
International.

Have fun and please play responsibly. http://www.gambleaware.co.uk

For Further Information:

Ross Truesdale, Account Manager, Affiliate Window
Contact: ross.truesdale@affiliatewindow.com

Lina Eriksson, Affiliates Executive, Galacasinos.co.uk
Contact: lina.eriksson@galacoral.com

Issued By:

Sarah Jones, GameOn Marketing
Contact: Sarah@GameOn-Marketing.com

Gala Coral Group

GIBRALTAR, April 25 /PRNewswire/ —
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