ADVISORY/``Securing Las Vegas'': A Panel of Security Experts to Detail What Is Being Done to Protect Las Vegas From Domestic, International Threats.

Assignment/Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (May 7)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:         Law enforcement and national security experts will
              discuss how Las Vegas is being protected from domestic
              and international threats at the next Las Vegas Business
              Roundtable, a monthly series that aims to provide a
              unique information-sharing opportunity for participants.

              RoperASW Reports show 55 percent of American consumers
              surveyed cite terrorism as one of their top three
              personal concerns. What types of plans are in place to
              pre-empt violence against Las Vegas Strip properties,
              residents and visitors?

WHEN:         Tuesday, May 7, 2002, 12:15 - 2 p.m.
              (Doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

WHERE:        Palms Casino Resort's Ballroom
              4321 W. Flamingo Rd.

SPEAKERS/
INTERVIEW
OPPORTUNITIES:

              -- Deputy Chief Bill Young, Las Vegas Metro Police Dept.

              -- Terry Hulse, Federal Bureau of Investigation

              -- Col. Emmett Mitchell, Cmdr., 99th Security Forces
                 Grp, Nellis AFB

              -- Derin Dutchover, Pinkerton/Burns Security

              -- Carl Goldner, Sentinel Security

WHO:          The Las Vegas Business Roundtable focuses on issues
              of public policy, strategic planning and financial
              management for major companies in Southern Nevada.
              The purpose is to provide the finest speakers and
              programs available to help attendees accomplish their
              business objectives and become more profitable. This
              roundtable is sponsored by Fair, Anderson &
              Langerman, Marsh USA and Olson/Ballard Communications.

SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS: Due to the sensitivity of this topic, audience members
              have asked that they not be photographed during this
              event. Cameras will have an area in the back of the room
              to shoot the presentation. Speakers will be available
              for interviews after the event.