Business Wire: Mikohn Gaming Will Install its TableLink System at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecu

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2002

Mikohn Gaming Corporation (Nasdaq:MIKN) today announced that it will install its proprietary TableLink(R) PT table player tracking system at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California.

David J. Thompson, chairman and chief executive officer, commented; "Mikohn has developed the industry's first complete portfolio of table game management and player tracking products. The TableLink(R) suite of products is capable of providing Pechanga's table games management with the same on-line accounting, management information, merchandising tools and accuracy currently enjoyed by slot managers throughout the industry."

TableLink(R) PT is the base module within Mikohn's suite of table game management systems. It is upgradeable to TableLink(R) CT, the second tier of the system, which adds automated bet recognition. TableLink(R) GT, which is the top tier, records actual win or loss per player automatically on all blackjack games. The TableLink(R) system may be interfaced with existing casino management systems for the communication of real-time player tracking data.

Under the terms of the contract, Mikohn will install TableLink(R) on up to 40 tables at Pechanga's new permanent facility. Rod Luck, Pechanga Development Corporation's Director of Information Technology commented; "After a thorough evaluation of the table games automation systems currently available, it was noted that Mikohn's TableLink(R) solution provides the very best in terms of player ratings, table games accounting/statistical information and marketing-specific features, functions and benefits."

Larry Miranda, Table Games Manager added; "TableLink(R) will provide Pechanga with a significant advantage over our competitors. We are looking forward to utilizing TableLink(R) to increase table utilizations, revenues and overall market share in this region."

Scheduled to open early this summer, the new Pechanga Resort & Casino complex will feature a 75,000-square foot casino, with approximately 2,000 state-of-the-art slot games, 63 table games, a separate 23-table poker room and a 700 seat High-Stakes bingo room.

Mikohn is a diversified supplier to the casino gaming industry worldwide, specializing in the development of innovative products with recurring revenue potential. Mikohn develops, manufactures and markets an expanding array of slot games, table games and advanced player tracking and accounting systems for slot machines and table games. The company is also a leader in exciting visual displays and progressive jackpot technology for casinos worldwide. There is a Mikohn product in virtually every casino in the world. For further information, visit the company's website: www.mikohn.com.

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