Renewal with 2009 "Casino of the Year" Includes Ticketmaster Operations for
5,000-Seat Event Center & 800-Seat Showroom
VERONA, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Ticketmaster, a Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: TKTM) operating
business, has announced a multi-year extension of its more than 16 year
relationship with the renowned Turning Stone Resort and Casino, nestled in the
heart of central New York State`s Mohawk Valley. Ticketmaster will maintain
ticketing operations for Turning Stone`s two venues, the 5,000-seat Event Center
and the 800-seat Showroom, offering a combined average of 150 shows per year.
Turning Stone was named "Casino of the Year" in 2009 by the Academy of Country
Music.
The Turning Stone Resort and Casino will continue to utilize Ticketmaster`s
latest technology in its daily ticketing operations. Ticketmaster will build
upon its seamlessly integrated event ticketing distribution solutions, including
on-site scanning technology to validate bar-coded event tickets; online and
offline event marketing and communication tools; and a multitude of new services
to help drive ticket sales and enhance the overall entertainment experience for
Upstate New York area entertainment fans.
"Turning Stone Resort Casino is a world-class entertainment facility that
presents a high volume of big name, quality entertainment," said Rick Gallagher,
director of entertainment and events for Turning Stone. "Our ongoing
relationship with Ticketmaster not only provides us with the network we need to
reach our outer market but it provides our customers with the convenience of
e-ticketing and other user-friendly technologies."
"We are proud to renew our relationship with the Turning Stone Resort and
Casino, which has long proven itself as one of the major entertainment
attractions of its area," said Tom McGlone, general manager, Ticketmaster
Upstate New York and Philadelphia. "The venue`s amazing staff and scenic
location continue to make it a top draw, and Ticketmaster is excited to move
forward with them through 2010 and beyond."
Upcoming shows at the Turning Stone include concerts by Rob Thomas, Kenny
Rogers, Gregg Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, comedian Charlie Murphy, among many
others. The venue opened in 1993 and quickly established itself as a top tourist
destination in the area, consistently expanding to include amenities such as
golf courses, restaurants, table games, gaming machines, and an RV park. For
more information and reservations, call (315) 361-7711 or 1-(800) 771-7711.
Visit the websites at turningstone.com and OneidaIndianNation.com.
About Turning Stone Resort and Casino
A premier four-season, destination resort in Upstate New York, The Oneida Indian
Nation's Turning Stone Resort and Casino is conveniently located about 30 miles
east of Syracuse at NYS Thruway exit 33. Turning Stone has earned AAA
four-diamond ratings for The Lodge, The Tower Hotel and Wildflowers restaurant.
The Atunyote Golf Club is the annual host of The Turning Stone Resort
Championship, a PGA Tour event. Turning Stone was named "Most Excellent Resort"
by Condé Nast Johansens in 2007 and Casino of the Year in 2009 by the Academy of
Country Music.
About Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc.
Ticketmaster Entertainment consists of Ticketmaster and Front Line Management
Group. As the world`s leading live entertainment ticketing and marketing
company, Ticketmaster connects the world to live entertainment. Ticketmaster
operates in 20 global markets, providing ticket sales, ticket resale services,
marketing and distribution through www.ticketmaster.com, one of the largest
e-commerce sites on the Internet; approximately 7,100 retail outlets; and 17
worldwide call centers. Established in 1976, Ticketmaster serves more than
10,000 clients worldwide across multiple event categories, providing exclusive
ticketing services for leading arenas, stadiums, professional sports franchises
and leagues, college sports teams, performing arts venues, museums, and
theaters. In 2008, the Company sold more than 141 million tickets valued at over
$8.9 billion on behalf of its clients. Ticketmaster Entertainment acquired a
controlling interest in Front Line Management Group in October 2008. Founded by
Irving Azoff and Howard Kaufman in 2004, Front Line Management Group is the
world`s leading artist management company. Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. is
headquartered in West Hollywood, California (NASDAQ:TKTM).
Oneida Indian Nation Public Affairs
+1-315-829-8370
publicaffairs@oneida-nation.org
or
Ticketmaster
Amanda Mills, +1-310-360-2434
media@ticketmaster.com
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