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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2007

CASINO ARIZONA CROWNS NEW "QUEEN OF POKER"
Phoenix Woman Named Top Female Player in the State

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz. - Sept. 17, 2007 - A new "queen of poker" was revealed at Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend on Saturday, Sept. 15 during the culmination of the Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship. Deborah Gudinas of Phoenix prevailed against 319 players for the championship, earning the right to be called the 'best female poker player in the state of Arizona.'

"I'm in shock," said Gudinas following her win. "This has been a dream of mine." Gudinas, 55, who owns Plant Friends, an interior plantscaping business in Phoenix, said she was unsure what she would do with the bulk of her winnings. "I don’t know, but expect that I'll be taking my support group to dinner," she said. As supporters, Gudinas' mother and two sons were on hand to witness the win.

The second annual Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship began on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 9 a.m. The No Limit Texas Hold 'Em tournament continued until 10 p.m. when Gudinas was proclaimed the new "queen of poker." As the new champion, she was awarded $50,000 as well as a championship necklace and trophy. The second place winner received $25,000 and a trophy. The third place winner took home $15,000 along with a trophy. Cash was awarded to the top 45 players.

"This is the second time Casino Arizona has hosted the Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship and I continue to be impressed with the level of skill demonstrated by these women," said Kent Odekirk, poker director at Casino Arizona. "I think it's great that they are embracing No Limit Hold 'Em Poker. It's a great sport."

**Photo Captions:

Arizona State Ladies State Poker Championship - Winner
(L-R) Dave Smith (tournament coordinator, Casino Arizona); Deborah Gudinas (Ladies State Poker Champ); Kent Odekirk (poker director, Casino Arizona)


Arizona State Ladies Poker Championship - Top 3 winners
(L-R) Nancy Hellner (second place); Deborah Gudinas (first place); Evelyn Lopez (third place)

**Additional photos available upon request
*Photo Credit: Bob Zale

About Casino Arizona
Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips offers visitors more than 100,000 square feet devoted to gaming and entertainment. Amenities include 50 blackjack tables, 998 EZ-Pay slot machines, Keno, a world-class showroom and gourmet restaurants including the Cholla Prime Steakhouse and Lounge.

Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend features 532 slot machines, 36 blackjack tables, 45 poker tables and fast action Keno. A sports-themed casino, guests can watch a live taping of the sports show "We've Got Your Game" every Thursday night in the Signals Lounge.

Casino Arizona is home of "The Year of Luck," and Casino Arizona’s slots pay out $7.1 million every day. Visit Casino Arizona’s web site at casinoarizona.com for more information.

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