ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/07/06 -- The action was fast and furious yesterday during the second day of the 2006 Borgata Poker Open. The day began at 11 a.m. with more than 500 players arriving to compete in the $750 buy-in event. Wednesday also featured Day 2 of the $500 buy-in No Limit event. The field that started with more than 1,000 players was down to 27 players, and those weary poker warriors arrived eager to capture the first place prize and their piece of poker immortality.

Spectators and players alike were surprised to learn the Day 1 event was dominated by amateurs. Sixth place finisher Scott Clemmensen, who has spent most of his life in the spotlight as a professional hockey player for the New Jersey Devils, enjoyed his role as an unknown poker rookie. Clemmensen commented, "I am thrilled to take home the $28,000 sixth place prize money, but it is the spirited competition and camaraderie among the poker players at Borgata that means the most to me."

Another amateur, Alberto Orellana, stole the spotlight yesterday and dominated the $500 buy-in No Limit event, capturing the first place prize pool of $115,335 and a Rolex watch from Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelry. An elated, but spent Orellana commented after the event: "This was my first time playing at Borgata and my first big tournament win. It was an amazing experience to be a part of and win the Borgata Open. This is my first visit to Borgata, but it won't be my last!"

Orellana and second place finisher Mohamed Elkerdawy battled back and forth during the duration of the two-day event featuring nearly perfect play from both players. Elkerdawy, a seasoned poker player who considers the new, 85-table poker room at Borgata to be "home court," was satisfied with the outcome taking home $72,310. Poker veteran Elkerdawy commented, "It was exciting to be in the hunt for first place, but I am also proud of young Alberto taking the first place prize and establishing himself as one of most promising young poker players."

For tournament updates, exclusive video interviews with top competitors, and 'behind-the-scenes' footage of the event, visit the official 2006 Borgata Poker Open blog at www.theborgata.com.

Players can still register for the remaining Borgata Poker Open events. Seats can be reserved online at www.theborgata.com. Online registration closes 48 hours before each event after which time on-site registration is still available.

About Borgata Hotel Casino and 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, 200 gaming tables, 4,100 slot machines, 14 destination restaurants, 11 retail boutiques, a 54,000 square foot spa, 70,000 square feet of event space, and parking for 7,100 cars. For more information, visit www.theborgata.com.

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WPT Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: WPTE) is a company engaged in the creation of internationally branded entertainment and consumer products driven by the development, production, and marketing of televised programming based on gaming themes. WPTE is the creator of the World Poker Tour®, a television show based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments that airs on the Travel Channel in the United States and more than 100 markets globally. WPT Enterprises currently licenses its brand to companies in the business of poker equipment and instruction, apparel, publishing, electronic and wireless entertainment, DVD/home entertainment, casino games, and giftware. For show information, tools for improving poker play, and other WPT news, fans may log on to www.worldpokertour.com. The company is also engaged in the sale of corporate sponsorships. WPT Enterprises, Inc. is a majority owned subsidiary of Lakes Entertainment, Inc., a publicly held company. Photos and media information can be found online at: www.worldpokertour.com.

Contact:
Noel Stevenson
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
609.317.7380
noelstevenson@theborgata.com