Barack Obama Captures 'Bowling Vote' in Pennsylvania

Despite Poor Performance at the Lanes, Obama Defeats Clinton 62% to 38% Among
Pennsylvania Bowlers

PHILADELPHIA, April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Bowling
Proprietors' Association (PABPA), in tandem with Strike Ten
Entertainment -- the marketing arm of the national Bowling Proprietors'
Association of America (BPAA), today announced Barack Obama as the winner of
its state-wide "Bowl Your Vote" challenge. The three-day challenge gave
voters the option to allocate their pin count (three game scores) to either
Clinton or Obama. Despite his own lackluster showing in Altoona, PA, Obama
claimed victory by capturing 62% of the "bowling vote" versus Clinton's 38%.
"Bowling is an enduring Pennsylvania tradition and a part of our state's
identity, and we offer our congratulations to Senator Obama for capturing the
hearts and minds of our state's bowlers," said Jack Minelli, President of the
PABPA. "We would also like to extend an offer for both candidates to receive
complimentary bowling lessons. Despite capturing the 'bowling vote,' Senator
Obama still needs a great deal of help with his technique."
Timed to the Democratic Presidential primary, the "Bowl Your Vote"
challenge occurred from April 11-16 across more than 130 bowling centers
throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
"The 'Bowl Your Vote' challenge has been a fun and original attempt at
guessing the winner of the Democratic primary. When it comes to performance
indicators, it will be interesting to see how the 'bowling vote' compares to
the final tallies -- and how we stack up against the media polls," added James
Sturm, Chairman of Strike Ten Entertainment.
About Strike Ten Entertainment
Strike Ten Entertainment is the marketing arm of the bowling industry and
part of the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America. Strike Ten
Entertainment's mission is to increase the number of paid bowling games in
bowling centers each year.
Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, the 75-year-old Bowling Proprietors'
Association of America represents the business interests of bowling center
owners worldwide.
SOURCE Strike Ten Entertainment

Joe Cohen of MWW Group for Strike Ten Entertainment, +1-201-964-2443,
jcohen@mww.com