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LAWRENCEBURG MAN BECOMES GUEST NO. 1,000,000
TO EXPERIENCE INDIANA LIVE CASINO SINCE OPENING DAY

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SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008) – Richard Allen Sherman got the shock of his lifetime Tuesday afternoon.

The 25-year-old insulator from Lawrenceburg, Ind., walked through a turnstile at Indiana Live Casino in Shelbyville – his first visit to the closest casino to Indianapolis ever – and with the blast of some sirens and drop of balloons and confetti became the casino’s 1 millionth guest since opening in June.

“This is truly overwhelming. I can’t believe this happened to me,” he said.

After the initial fanfare, Sherman then had a choice to make. He could select as his prize either 1 million credits on penny slot machines, $10,000 in free slot play or $5,000 cash.

He picked the cash – 100 crisp, new $50 bills.

“This’ll make Christmas a little brighter this year, that’s for sure,” he said.

Indiana Live Casino opened doors to its 70,000-square-foot temporary facility that includes more than 1,900 slot machines and electronic table games on June 9. Since, the casino has welcomed guests from as far away as California, New York, Georgia and Texas.

One million guests to Indiana Live Casino is already translating into benefits to the state’s economy. Since its opening day, the casino has paid nearly $16.7 million in state wagering taxes.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Richard to our family of big winners at Indiana Live Casino,” said casino general manager Mark Hemmerle. “We’re excited to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime milestone for our operation and share the moment with Richard and everyone here today.”

Today, construction continues on the permanent Indiana Live Casino, which will be a 233,000-square-foot site connected to Indiana Downs that will feature more than 1,900 slot machines and electronic table games and dining and entertainment destinations including Maker’s Mark Steakhouse, NASCAR Sports Grille, Live Market featuring international cuisine and the Mosaic Bar and Lounge featuring live entertainment – all under one roof.

Indiana Live Casino is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week year round. For more, visit Indiana Live Casino online at www.indianalivecasino.com or visit the Indiana Live Casino blog at www.indianalivecasino.com/blog.

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ABOUT INDIANA LIVE CASINO
Indiana Live Casino is owned by Indiana Downs LLC. The project is being developed and managed by Baltimore, Md.-based developer The Cordish Company. The Cordish Company’s Gaming Operations are headed by CEO and partner Dennis Gomes. For more, visit www.indianalivecasino.com.

ABOUT THE CORDISH COMPANY
The Cordish Company (www.cordish.com), now in its fourth generation of family ownership, is a multi-billion dollar conglomerate including one of the leading real estate development companies in the United States. The company has diverse development expertise with divisions focused on Entertainment and Mixed-Use, Gaming and Lodging, Sports Anchored Districts, Shopping and Lifestyle Retail and Office and Residential. The Cordish Company also owns and manages a diverse group of operating businesses, ranging from gaming and leisure, restaurants and clubs, live music promotion and film and media distribution. The company values itself on the quality of its operations, its long-term relationships and high level of integrity in all of its endeavors. The Cordish Company is the largest and most successful developer of entertainment districts and concepts in the United States. In particular, the company has unparalleled experience in creating and revitalizing high-profile destinations in urban core locations. Many of the Cordish Company's projects involve public/private partnerships and are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are the company's prominent role in the redevelopment of highly successful projects in Baltimore's world-famous Inner Harbor; Atlantic City, N.J.; Hollywood, Fla.; Charleston, S.C.; Houston, Texas; Louisville, Ky.; and Tampa, Fla. The company currently has over $1 billion in construction focusing primarily on Sports Anchored Districts. The Cordish Company has received the highest possible national awards in its various areas of expertise. In real estate, The Cordish Company has received an unprecedented six Urban Land Institute Awards of Excellence.

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