Cascata Wins Golf Magazine Honors for Top Courses Built in U.S. since 1959; Prestigious Golf Publication Ranks Caesars Course as Best in Nevada.Entertainment Editors/Sports Editors/Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004 Cascata, the exclusive desert golf club owned by Caesars Entertainment Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is a Las Vegas, Nevada based business that was the largest owner, operator and developer of hotels and casinos throughout the world. Now a wholly owned subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment it was part of the Hilton Hotels chain and was spun off from , Inc., has been named by Golf Magazine as one of the top 20 golf courses built in the United States since 1959. The magazine gave the course the top rank in Nevada. The "Top 45" list, complied by noted golf writer Gary Galyean, ranked Cascata 19th in the nation. Galyean praised Cascata's "endless desert views" and declared that the luxury golf course "overshadows all others on the Nevada scene." The stunning 400-acre golf facility is set in the foothills of the River Mountains range near Boulder City, just 30 minutes south of Las Vegas. Designed by legendary golf architect Rees Jones, the course is available exclusively to guests of Caesars Entertainment resorts. Soaring 3,200 feet above Las Vegas' desert valley, the par-72 course is draped drape v. draped, drap·ing, drapes v.tr. 1. To cover, dress, or hang with or as if with cloth in loose folds: draped the coffin with a flag; a robe that draped her figure. across mountain slopes, providing striking vistas at every turn. Cascata's lush fairways meander meander Extreme U-bend in a stream, usually occurring in a series, that is caused by flow characteristics of the water. Meanders form in stream-deposited sediments and may stack up upstream of an obstruction, resulting in a gooseneck or extremely bowed meander. for 7,200 yards through the mountain terrain amid stark desert beauty. Pleasing distractions include multiple waterfalls, resident bighorn sheep Bighorn sheep a tall (up to 3 ft), heavy (up to 300 lb body weight) wild sheep that lives in inaccessible mountain country where it exercises its principal achievement of prodigious leaping and climbing. Called also Ovis canadensis. Several regional varieties, e.g. O. c. and a magnificent Tuscan-themed clubhouse. "It's very gratifying grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. when a publication of the stature of Golf Magazine recognizes what we at Caesars have known all along -- that Cascata is one of the very best golf courses in the United States, and absolutely the best in Nevada," said Brian Hawthorne, Cascata's director of golf. "We're honored to receive this very welcome recognition." Only one other Nevada course was named to the list, in the 30th position. About Caesars Entertainment Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CZR CZR Columnar Zone Radius CZR Communication Zone Rear (Combat Military Zones) ) is one of the world's leading gaming companies. With $4.5 billion in annual net revenue, 29 properties on four continents, 29,000 hotel rooms, two million square feet of casino space and 55,000 employees, the Caesars portfolio is among the strongest in the industry. Caesars casino resorts operate under the Caesars, Bally's, Flamingo, Grand Casinos, Hilton and Paris brand names. The company has its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas. Additional information on Caesars Entertainment can be accessed through the company's web site at www.caesars.com. NOTE: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities law, which are intended to qualify for the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. from liability provided there under. All statements which are not historical statements of fact are "forward-looking statements" for purposes of these provisions and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning potential risk factors that could affect the company's future performance are described from time to time in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2003. The reports may be viewed free of charge at the following website: www.sec.gov. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. |
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