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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The event is open to the public,
anyone can compete, there is songs in Chinese, English, and Vietnamese.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For Media, Contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Jennifer See <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Director of Marketing <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (814) 464-5409<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>For Event Information, Contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Mary Welgs <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Regional Director of SALES AND MARKETING
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (440) 669-1607 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Email: marydwelgs@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>$6,500 CASH FOR CLEVELAND WINNERS AT PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS
& CASINO'S ASIAN KARAOKE CONTEST<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>CLEVELAND, OH - Mini Baccarat and Blackjack will be
available this July AT PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS & CASINO, the closest casino to
Cleveland. A huge celebration is planned to mark this event. With the launching
of these new table games, Presque Isle Downs & Casino has partnered in our
community for a spirited search of Cleveland's first winners in an Asian style
Karaoke contest. "This is a great way to kick off the summer and showcase
the Asian Community especially on the heels of the incredible Cleveland Asian
Festival," remarks Fred Buro, President of Presque Isle Downs &
Casino.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Appropriately named "Asian Karaoke," the
performance competition is absolutely free and open to the public. After four
preliminary rounds, twenty semi-finalists will be awarded an all expenses paid
trip to Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA for the Grand Finale on
Sunday August 8th, 2010 where the winners will take home a share of $6,500 in
cash!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>The four preliminary rounds will be held in Cleveland at Li
Wah Restaurant located in Asia Plaza at 2999 Payne Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114.
The preliminary contest dates will be held every other Thursday starting June
10th, followed by June 24th, July 8th and July 22nd. All are invited to cheer
on the karaoke performers to tip the clap meter and help the judges select the
best karaoke singers in the Cleveland area.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Scheduled Asian Karaoke judges include:<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Margaret Wong, Immigration Attorney/Book Author<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Janet Nguyen, Metromix.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Lanne Kim Roland, Orchid Fashion Boutique<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Anne Pu, Erie Chinese Journal<o:p></o:p></p>
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- Danny Auyeung, Li Wah Chinese Restaurant<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Promotional materials are available in English, Chinese and
Vietnamese.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Entry forms and rules can be
found online at www.AsianCasinoErie.com, in the Erie Chinese Newspaper or at Li
Wah Restaurant. Entry forms can be submitted online or mailed to: Marketing
Department at PRESQUE ISLE DOWNS AND CASINO, PO Box 10728 Erie, PA 16514. All
entry forms must be received at least three (3) business days prior to each
event. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Contestants may sing selections from the songbooks provided
(visit www.asiancasinoerie.com) or provide their own DVD or VCD. Contestants
will sing one judged song and be scored using a 50-point system.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>All contestants who win will be awarded a free meal at the
Casino during July or August for their participation. A contestant may enter as
many preliminary contests as desired in attempt to qualify for the grand prize.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Presque Isle Downs & Casino reserves all rights to
cancel or modify these rules at any time without prior notice. For complete rules
and regulations visit www.AsianCasinoErie.com or call (814) 866-8778 for
further information. <span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>Presque Isle Downs
& Casino is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and coming this July Mini
Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Blackjack Tables, Craps, Three Card Poker, Four Card
Poker, Let It Ride and Texas Hold 'Em Bonus Poker. Presque Isle Downs
& Casino.the home to big winners!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is
available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Johnny
Wu<br>
216.539.4634<br>
Producer/Director/Editor/Wire-Stunt<br>
<a href="http://www.mdifilm.com">www.mdifilm.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.rapturethemovie.com">www.rapturethemovie.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.thegummingzombie.com">www.thegummingzombie.com</a><br>
More reels at www.vimeo.com/mdifilm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>President<br>
OCA-Cleveland Chapter<br>
“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <br>
OCA Image TV Magazine on TV20 & iTunes<br>
<a href="http://www.ocagc.org">www.ocagc.org</a><br>
<br>
Co-Chair Executive Committee<br>
Cleveland Asian Festival<br>
www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy'>Administrator<br>
Cleveland IndieClub<br>
<a href="http://www.indieclub.com">www.indieclub.com</a><br>
<a href="http://www.clevelandindieclub.com">www.clevelandindieclub.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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