Lucerne, 27.05.2005 --- The official magazine of the Swiss Business Development Agency has awarded its 2004 prize for the Best Swiss Casino to Grand Casino Luzern. The Agency awards one prize each year in the three categories Business, Tourism and Science.

Wolfgang Bliem, CEO of Grand Casino Luzern, was delighted to accept the GRAND PRIX du PRESTIGE SUISSE for the "Best Swiss Casino in 2004" last week from the publisher of the business guide to Switzerland. The casino was recognized in particular for its winning combination of excellent catering services, lakeside location and historic building. In addition, Grand Casino Luzern also offers a wide range of bars, events such as concerts and club nights, a Mediterranean restaurant and, last but not least, two different casinos all under one roof!

About Grand Casino Luzern
Located directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, Grand Casino Luzern offers a choice of 203 slot machines and 14 gaming tables for American Roulette, Black Jack, Luzern Stud Poker, Punto Banco and Craps. The casino is open daily from 12 noon to 4 a.m.

About Casinos Austria International
A leading player in the international casino industry, Casinos Austria International operates 64 casinos in 16 countries and on board luxury cruise ships. In 2004, its casinos posted revenues (wins, registered tips, entrance) of EUR 704 million (+15%), featured a total of 970 gaming tables and 8,700 slot machines and welcomed a total of 14.9 million guests (+14.6%). Together with its partners, Casinos Austria International operates six casinos in Switzerland, more than any other casino operator. These include Grand Casino Luzern, Grand Casino Bern, Grand Casino St. Gallen, Casino St. Moritz, Casino Zürichsee and Casino Schaffhausen.

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For further information, please contact:

Wolfgang Bliem
CEO
Grand Casino Luzern
Tel. +41 418 56 56

Hermann Pamminger
Head of Corporate Relations & Customer Care
Casinos Austria International
Tel. +43 1 534 40 527