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WMS Launches Online MONOPOLY(TM) Big Event(R) Player Promotion.


WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- Reflecting a focus on heightening casino experiences by reaching players at home before they enter casinos, WMS Gaming WMS Gaming, Inc. is a subsidiary of WMS Industries, Inc, which manufactures casino slot machines. The company is credited with the introduction of 5 reel video slot machines to the world-wide market, and WMS Gaming is also well known for their manufacture of pinball machines.  Inc., a subsidiary of WMS WMS Warehouse Management System
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:WMS), recently launched an online promotion aimed at educating players and building awareness for the MONOPOLY Big Event gaming machine See video game console. , WMS' first Community Gaming[TM] product.

WMS' MONOPOLY Big Event product is a thrilling new slot experience where all eligible players enter the bonus round together and win together. The online player promotion for this exciting new slot offering, available at www.wms.com/monopolybigevent, launched January 1st and will run through March 30, 2007. To build player interest and understanding of this new game, key game features of MONOPOLY Big Event such as the eligibility meter, the six communal bonuses and the bonus multiplier, are highlighted on the website.

In addition, over 1,350 prizes will be awarded to visitors to the site during the online promotion. Two Grand Prize winners will win the top prize as they and three of their friends will enjoy a first class trip to Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , including a stay in a luxurious hotel suite on the Strip, spending money, and tickets to a Las Vegas show. Also, fifteen participants a day will instantly win a $50 Red Envelope A Red envelope or Red packet is a monetary gift which is given in Chinese society during holiday or special occasions. Usage
Red envelopes are often presented on social and family occasions such as a Chinese marriage wedding receptions or a holiday such as Chinese
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Rob Bone, VP of Marketing of WMS, commented, "The internet is a great medium to reach players and inform and educate them on WMS games before they visit casinos. The new MONOPOLY Big Event online promotion highlights the many unique and entertaining features of this popular new game while also giving participants the chance to instantly win prizes and awards."

MONOPOLY is a trademark of Hasbro. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

The WMS Edge logo, Big Event and Community Gaming are trademarks or registered trademarks of WMS Gaming Inc. All rights reserved.

Promotion is void where prohibited. For official promotion rules and eligibility requirements see www.wms.com/monopolybigevent.

About WMS

WMS is engaged in serving the gaming industry worldwide by designing, manufacturing and marketing video and reel-spinning gaming machines, video lottery terminals A Video Lottery Terminal or VLT is a gaming machine that allows gamblers to bet on the outcome of a video game.

A VLT is similar to a slot machine, except that it is connected to a centralized computer system that determines the outcome of each wager using a random
, and in gaming operations, which consists of the placement of leased participation gaming machines in legal gaming venues. WMS is headquartered in Waukegan, IL.
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