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RONN LUCAS LAUNCHES SECOND YEAR AT THE RIO WITH A SPECIAL VIP PACKAGE

1/28/2003

January 28, 2003
LAS VEGAS, NEV. Ronn Lucas, multi-talented comic-ventriloquist, officially launches his second year at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino by thanking fans with a special VIP Package for only $19.95 plus tax.

The VIP package, valued at $60, includes a show ticket with a line pass and coupons for a free autographed 8X10 Ronn Lucas photograph, $5 off all Ronn Lucas show merchandise, buy-one-get-one free tickets to ride in the Masquerade Show in the Sky and one free drink or one free Ronn Lucas t-shirt.

Lucas, who recently signed a yearlong contract with the Rio, performs daily at 3p.m., Saturday through Thursday (dark Friday) in the Scinta Showroom.The show features a heady mixture of standup comedy, improvisation and ventriloquism with an undeniably contemporary edge.

Whatever the object, Ronn Lucas makes it talk; yet traditional ventriloquism is not what Lucas delivers. In fact, Lucas infuses his show with a wild and unpredictable blend of standup comedy, fun props, and definitely not your run-of-the-mill puppet collection.

There's Scorch, Buffalo Billy and a host of everyday objects, including his own microphone, that never fail to disarm audiences by not only uttering words, but displaying distinctive personalities as well. Lucas astoundingly funny finale involves a live dummy selected right from the audience.

Lucas took a childhood fascination with ordinary ventriloquism and transformed it into one of the most creative and captivating one-man stage shows available today. His act, which has evolved over many years into what it is presently, has brought him critical acclaim on four continents as well as the most prestigious of audiences: He has performed twice for England s Royal family, as well as for Presidents Reagan, Clinton and, most recently, George W. Bush.

He has also won several distinguished comedy awards, including the famous National LAFF-OFF championships First Place award, as well as First Place in the Sixth Annual San Francisco Standup Comedy Competition.

Two successful television appearances in Great Britain landed Lucas his own top-rated show in London for four years. And Lucas was named world s best ventriloquist by both the New York Times and the London Times. He also received Entertainer of the Year from the Gold Cabaret Awards and was voted Entertainer of the Year by Atlantic City Magazine. Additionally, he was voted Ventriloquist of the Year by the American Society of Ventriloquists.

Lucas has numerous television guest appearances to his credit, including multiple visits to The Tonight Show, as well as appearances on the acclaimed Silk Stalkings, Night Court and L.A. Law, (for which he received an Emmy nomination).

For more information or to purchase tickets by phone, call the Rio Box Office at (702) 777-7776. For room reservations, call (800) HARRAHS.

The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is owned and operated by Harrah s Entertainment, Inc. Founded more than 60 years ago, Harrah s Entertainment, Inc. is the most geographically diversified casino company in the United States, operating 25 casinos under the Harrah s, Showboat, Rio and Harveys brand names. With a combined database of more than 24 million players, Harrah s Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its target customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Additional information about Harrah's Entertainment is available on the Company's web site, www.harrahs.com.