Nevada Cancer Institute Named Official Partner of WSOP

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has been named the official community-relations partner of the World Series of Poker, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:HET) announced today.

"Our brand is global, but our home is Nevada and we are committed to giving back to the local community," said Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker. "Cancer is the No. 1 cause of lost years of life in our state and Nevada Cancer Institute offers treatment, research and hope for everyone affected by this disease."

"We are deeply gratified to be a partner with the World Series of Poker and Harrah's," said Clark Dumont, Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs for NVCI. "The Institute is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive, world-class cancer research facility staffed by the finest scientists, clinicians, educators and caregivers. They are working every day to provide care, education, detection, prevention and cure through research."

NVCI is the official cancer institute for the state of Nevada. It is focused on a future without cancer achieved through initiated and collaborative research in basic, clinical and population science. A non-profit organization, the NVCI has raised more than $100 million in private community financial support and has built a 142,000 square-foot research and care facility in the Summerlin district of Las Vegas. Additional information on the Institute is available at 702-822-LIFE.

Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, 68 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.

Harrah's strives to share its success with its communities, making them vibrant places to work and live. The company offers support through donations and sponsorships, public and private sponsorships, and encouraging employee volunteerism. In 2005, Harrah's gave more than $57 million in community contributions, including $8.1 million in assistance for victims of Hurricane Katrina, and provided more than 100,000 of employee volunteer time to community causes.