A Timeless Tradition continues as 2006 Borgata Poker Open Launches

The 2006 Borgata Poker
Open IV
Atlantic City's Largest
Poker Tournament
Launches with a
Full House

A TIMELESS TRADITION CONTINUES AS
2006 BORGATA POKER OPEN LAUNCHES
WITH A FULL HOUSE

All Main Event Winners to Receive Rolex Watch and
Cash Prizes

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (September 5, 2006) The Borgata Poker Open, Atlantic
City's largest poker tournament, began today in grand style with a full house
of more than 1,100 eager players. Creating an electric atmosphere,
professionals and amateurs alike arrived today at Borgata Hotel Casino and
Spa to vie for their piece of poker history.

The buzz that was ignited this summer with the opening of Borgata's
85-table poker room - the largest in Atlantic City - erupted today. The
excitement spread as the players learned of the timeless prize for all Main
Event winners -- a Rolex watch from Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelry to
accompany their cash prizes. "Wth the incredible structure and top-notch
service, I didn't think this tournament could get any better, but the inclusion
of a Rolex for the winner makes these events a must-play," said tournament
participant, Matthew Stout of Ewing, NJ.

With the cards hitting the tables today, the action continues to intensify as
the buy-ins escalate and more players take their shot at hundreds of
thousands of dollars and poker stardom. "Borgata is humbled by the
overwhelming response from our players," stated Stan Strickland, director of
poker operations at Borgata. "The Borgata Poker Open continues to
demonstrate our commitment to our players and to the game." The 2006
Borgata Poker Open blog features a daily video segment with interviews from
top professional players, as well as notable amateurs from this year's
tournament. The blog will allow poker fans to keep up with tournament
updates and get a "behind-the-scenes"view of the exciting poker lifestyle
during the tournament at Borgata. "Our relationship with Atlantic City
enables us to provide up-to-the-minute status of all events," stated Ray
Stefanelli, director of poker marketing at Borgata. The blog can be viewed at
www.borgata.com.

Players can still register for the remaining Borgata Poker Open events. Seats
can be reserved online at www.borgata.com. Online registration closes 48
hours before each event after which time on-site registration is still available.

About Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
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, 161,000 square feet of gaming, 200
gaming tables, 4,100 slot machines, 14 destination restaurants, 11 retail
boutiques, a 54,000 square foot spa, 70,000 square feet of event space, and
parking for 7,100 cars.