Mikohn's TableLink Technology Adoption Continues to Increase

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--08/03/2004--Mikohn Gaming Corporation (Nasdaq:MIKN):

-- Four Additional Contracts Awarded

Mikohn Gaming Corporation (Nasdaq:MIKN), a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that it has been awarded four additional contracts for its innovative TableLink(R) table games management technology.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, located in Las Vegas, has awarded a multi-leveled contract that includes both TableLink PT and TableLink CT. The TableLink PT level will operate on all 82 tables with the RFID chip tracking level being implemented in their exclusive high-stakes Peacock Lounge.

TableLink CT, utilizing Mikohn's patented RFID technology will be installed on all of Jackson Rancheria's 40 table games and Pinnacle Entertainment, INC. has awarded Mikohn a contract, pending approval by the Louisiana Gaming Commission, for 58 tables to be implemented with TableLink CT at their new Lake Charles property, "L'Auberge du Lac Hotel and Casino, slated to open in the spring of 2005.

Additionally, Paradise Casino California located in Winterhaven will also install TableLink PT on all of their 18 tables. Paradise Casino California marks Mikohn's fifth TableLink installation in the state of California.

Bob Parente, Executive Vice-President of Sales, stated; "Casino operators desire a flexible table games management system with precision tracking and we are very pleased that our TableLink suite of products continues to be the system of choice. The gaming industry has quickly recognized TableLink as the unsurpassed player rating system for table games as evidenced by our continued growth in this product."

TableLink is a multi-tiered suite of products that allows casinos to automate the tracking of player activity, game action and table games accounting transactions. TableLink PT, the base tier is a comprehensive player tracking and management solution. TableLink CT offers sophisticated RFID chip reading technology for patented casino chips, including SafeChip by Bourgogne et Grasset(R), SmartChip(R)) and ChipSoft(TM) (Paul-son). These chips enable casino operators to track player wagers, create drop forecasts and validate redeemed chips in real time. Paul-son Group (now called Gaming Partners International) has already sold a significant number of these RFID chips to several large casinos, particularly in Europe, to increase table management system security and efficiency.

About Mikohn: Mikohn is a leading supplier of innovative and diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide. The company develops, manufactures and sells an expanding array of slot games, table games and advanced player tracking and accounting systems for slot machines and table games. The company is also a market leader in exciting visual displays and progressive jackpot technology for casinos worldwide. There is a Mikohn product in virtually every casino in the world. For further information, visit the company's website: http://www.mikohn.com.

TableLink is a registered trademark of Mikohn Corporation. (C)2004 All Rights Reserved.

SafeChip by Bourgogne et Grasset is a registered trademark of Etablissements Bourgogne et Grasset. SmartChip and Paul-son Gaming Supplies are a registered trademarks of, and ChipSoft is a trademark of, Paul-son Gaming Supplies, Inc.

Safe Harbor Statements under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding performance expectations for the Company's TableLink(R) table games management technology, and anticipated implementation of the TableLink(R) technology pursuant to the relationships described in this press release. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include, but are not limited to, risks related to delay in the introduction of new products, customer acceptance of the Company's new products, rights licensed from content providers, the Company's ability to enforce its intellectual property rights, the Company's ability to meet its capital requirements, relationships with casino operators, the overall industry environment, approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of privileged operating licenses by governmental authorities, competitive pressures and general economic conditions as well as the Company's debt service obligations. For a discussion of these and other factors which may cause actual events or results to differ from those projected, please refer to the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.

CONTACT:Mikohn Gaming Corporation Sharon Walters, 702-896-3890 Michael A. Sicuro, 800-336-8449

SOURCE: Mikohn Gaming Corporation