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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2009

Bonkerz Comedy Club brings laughs to Palace Station

The first West Coast location for national chain offers great comedy at reasonable prices

LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2009 – The hilarious comedy found at Bonkerz Comedy Clubs throughout the country is now coming to Las Vegas with its Jan. 15 opening at Palace Station Hotel & Casino. The showroom, formerly known as Sound Trax, will echo with laughs in its new capacity as the Bonkerz Comedy Club. Bonkerz will feature different comedians every week with five show times offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

The comedy club was founded in 1984 by Joe Sanfellipo, who still owns and operates the clubs today. First opened in Milwaukee, Sanfellipo moved its headquarters to Orlando, Fla., expanded throughout Florida and eventually throughout the United States. Today, there are nearly 20 locations. Several famed comedians got their start at Bonkerz, including Carrot Top and Larry the Cable Guy, and legends such as Jerry Seinfeld and Sam Kinison have graced its stage. Sanfellipo prides himself on bringing in first-rate comedians on a constant basis, with the occasional star acts performing in its venues as well.

"Bonkerz has been entertaining guests inside casinos for 10 years now, but this is our first time coming to Vegas," said Sanfellipo. "I'm excited to bring my comedy club to the entertainment mecca. Guests can expect superior comedy at a great price.."

Bonkerz Comedy Club will present five shows weekly, with one on Thursday at 8 p.m. and two on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 each. Palace Station hotel guests and locals with a valid Nevada ID receive a $10 discount. The club features a rotating schedule with a new headliner and feature act every week. Doors open one hour before showtime and guests must be 21 years and older.

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall or by calling (702) 547-5300 or log onto www.stationcasinos.com.

Current confirmed acts:

Jan. 15-17 and Jan. 22-24
Dean Napolitano with Kathleen Dunbar
Born in New York and raised in the South, Napolitano brings his own unique views on family life and humor in everyday situations. His TV credits include guest appearances on ABC's "What About Brian," NBC's "Heroes" and CBS's "Good Morning America," among others.

Jan. 29-31
Big Tony Esposito with Aaron Bowden
Big Tony Esposito is considered one of America's true "heavyweights" of comedy. He was born an East Coast Italian/American, but raised as a southern redneck, making him funny to every audience. Esposito has been seen on the likes of Comedy Central and Hard Rock Live.

Feb. 5-7
Grandma Lee with Lisa Corrao
Grandma Lee is America's funniest and most outrageous grandmother who is not close to being ready for the rocking chair. This sassy senior has mastered the art of entertaining audiences with her unorthodox views on family, television and life in general. Grandma Lee has made appearances on the HBO network and on the NBC show "Last Comic Standing."

Feb. 12-14
Mike Allen with Rob Sherwood
Allen is a former professional baseball player turned stand-up comedian whose hilarious views on sports, politics, and everyday life are sure to keep guests laughing. Allen has appeared on HBO and Comedy Central.

Feb. 19-21
James Yon with Drew Barth
Florida native and professional chef, Yon is one of America's hottest up-and-coming young comedians. His comedy styling has evolved into a mixture of hilarious stand-up, dead-on musical impressions and some of the most outrageous dance moves guests have ever seen. Yon's TV credits include appearances on HBO and NBC's "Stand Up for Diversity."

Feb. 26-28
Mike McCarthy with Grant Lyon
Mike McCarthy has a high-energy style of humor that leaves the audience bouncing off the walls and gasping for breath. His explosive brand of humor and frenetic pace quickly earned him a reputation as a crowd slayer, and the colorful alias he still carries today – The Comedy Barbarian. On stage, McCarthy pushes the envelope every night with material that covers weird sex, to drugs and alcohol abuse. His raucous, no-holds-barred act never fails to get the crowd fired up. McCarthy has appeared on both Showtime and Comedy Central.

March 5-7
Chris Edgerly with Justin McClure
Chris Edgerly is widely recognized for his voice which is featured in several animated films, TV shows and video games including "Happy Feet," "TMNT," "Celebrity Deathmatch" and "Halo 3." When not doing voiceover work, Edgerly travels the country performing his first love, standup comedy.

March 12-13
Special co-headline with Lang Parker and Dava Krauss
Lang Parker is the funniest farm girl to hit the comedy circuit in a long time. Audiences are doubling over with laughter when she tells how hard it is to be feminine when raised by a backwoods father and three brothers. Parker gained national attention on NBC's "Last Comic Standing" where she was a favorite of Judge Buddy Hackett.

Dava Krauss can easily play any crowd in any situation. She is also a talented comedy writer. Krauss is one of the youngest comics to have many of her jokes chosen and published for a new book entitled, "She's So Funny" by Judy Brown. Additional credits include appearances on the CW and her comedy featured on XM Radio's "National Lampoon Comedy Radio."

March 19-21
Ron Feingold with Bear
Ron Feingold combines a very funny standup comedy act with an incredible singing voice to bring you great song parodies and an evening full of laughs. During his career, Feingold has opened for the likes of REO Speedwagon, Grand Funk Railroad and Loverboy as well as performed at numerous comedy clubs, universities and casinos. Feingold has appeared on FOX network, among others.

March 26-28
Artie Fletcher with Bob Meddles
Jokingly known as New York City's "Bad Boy of Comedy," Artie Fletcher has covered the gamut of entertainment. From standup comedy to TV and movie appearances, he has done it all, including comedy cooking bits with renowned Chef Emeril Lagasse. Fletcher has also opened for the likes of Joan Rivers, Tony Bennett and Frankie Valli, to name a few. His TV appearances include "Late Show with David Letterman" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."

Palace Station Hotel and Casino features a full array of gaming offerings and six full-service restaurants, including Pasta Palace, Cabo Cantina, Grand Café, The Broiler, Feast Buffet and Chang's. Palace Station is located on Sahara Avenue adjacent to Interstate 15, just west of the Las Vegas Strip at 2411 W. Sahara Avenue. Call (702) 367-2411 or visit www.palacestation.com for more information.

Photos of the comedians are available by contacting Aimee Stephens at PR Plus at 702.696.1999 or aimee@prpluslv.com

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Contact:

Lori Nelson
Director of Corporate Communications
Station Casinos, Inc.
(702) 495-4248
lori.nelson@stationcasinos.com