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No Limit for Borgata Winter Poker Open Winner (Press Release)

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ -- Feb 02, 2006 -- Day Four and the final table of the inaugural World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Winter Poker Open came and went Wednesday with more than just a big bang as three of the game's top players took on three unknowns in a massive chip battle that will go down in the record books of Borgata's growing poker legend.

Although there was excellent play from all players at the final table, only one player would be lucky enough to take home the title, a $1,173,373 cash prize, a $25,000 seat into the World Poker Tour championship event in April and the sleek 2006 Cadillac Escalade graciously added to the prize pool by Borgata.

After finishing second at the most recent World Poker Tour tournament in Tunica, Mississippi, Borgata's winner, Michael "the Grinder" Mizrachi, did the almost impossible by improving on his second-place finish from last week. The Grinder once again showed the poker prowess that makes him one of the most feared players.

The Winter Poker Open's main event also saw the return of John D'Agostino to the final table. "D'ags," battled for two days of up-and-down chip counts to place a close second behind "the Grinder." For his stellar play, D'Agostino collected $591,312 by beating all challengers, including the third-place finisher and Full Tilt team member Erick "E-Dog" Lindgren.

Despite having the chip lead for most of the final day, Lindgren collected $282,721 for his enviable performance. Although it simply wasn't meant to be for Lindgren this time around, poker fans can rest easy knowing Lindgren, one of the most consistent players in the game, will make more than his share of final tables during this year's tournament circuit.

The atmosphere and game play of Borgata continued throughout the two-week-plus tournament series and provided plenty of excitement that should keep even the hungriest poker fan happy for the moment.

With each poker tournament played, Borgata becomes increasingly known as Atlantic City's poker hub. In spring 2006 Borgata will debut its brand new, 85-table poker room. The annual Borgata Poker Open is scheduled for September 2006.

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, 125,000 square feet of gaming, 163 gaming tables, 3,600 slot machines, 11 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 on Borgata, and/or to obtain a copy of this press release visit www.theborgata.com or 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.

About WPT Enterprises, Inc.

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.

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