In doing so, Unitus aims to demonstrate that MFIs can
be run as profitable, large-scale , poverty-focused businesses with links to
local capital markets.

Business Editors/Entertainment Editors

LAS VEGAS----In recognition of its
continued support for the ethnic communities of Las Vegas, Caesars
Entertainment (NYSE:CZR) has been named Corporation of the Year by the
Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce.

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Bell will accept the honor at the Asian Chamber of
Commerce's Annual Chinese New Year gala on February 18.7 million shares of Harrah's
common stock.

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But despite these successes, MFIs still only
reach an estimated 16 percent of the 500 million people who could use their
services. The primary challenge for microfinance is to scale this
high-potential industry to meet the enormous demand. The company has its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas.

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GK works to empower women, create livelihood opportunities, reduce
vulnerability of the poor, and provide credit to the unorganized sector. Caesars Executive Vice President
Steven F. (NYSE:CZR) is one of the world's
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Unitus was created to
help transform this opportunity into reality.

About Unitus
Unitus is a global microfinance accelerator, acting as a social venture
capital investor for the microfinance industry."
In an effort to make it easier for minority and women-owned
businesses to work with the company, Caesars Entertainment last year
launched a new website www. This is one of many initiatives made by the company in the
last few years to increase the participation of minority and
women-owned vendors. Shareholders of both companies are scheduled to vote on
the merger in separate meetings on March 11.

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$1. The transaction is
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expected to close in the second quarter of 2005.

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1 Million Investment Will Bring Poverty-Alleviating Microfinance Services
to 500,000 Clients by 2009

REDMOND, Wash.caesarsdiversity. ACC , a not-for-profit
corporation, was founded with the primary goal of economic growth for
its membership while also becoming a major forum and significant
economic force in bringing about business, social and economic parity
for Nevada's Asian Pacific American community. http: //www.

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Caesars' continued support of our chamber and its
scholarship foundation has allowed us to provide for the educational
goals of local students.

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"We are proud of the diversity
initiatives we have implemented in the past few years and we are
deeply honored to be recognized by the Asian Chamber as the
Corporation of the Year," Barr added.

About Caesars Entertainment

Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Additional information on Caesars Entertainment can be accessed
through the company's web site at www.

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Since
GK launched their microfinance program in 1999 they have grown to serve more
than 23,500 clients as of June 2005. Caesars casino resorts operate
under the Caesars, Bally's, Flamingo, Grand Casinos, Hilton and Paris
brand names. to acquire the company for
approximately $1.

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"Caesars' commitment to the economic
vitality of our community through its supplier diversity program is to
be commended.com that enables these
vendors to communicate quickly and directly with senior Caesars
Entertainment procurement officials through a convenient, one-stop
process.

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Unitus Announces Sixth Microfinance Partner Grameen Koota in India

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As of June 2005, Unitus has seven MFI partners
worldwide serving more than 399,000 poor clients.

About Grameen Koota
Grameen Koota (GK) offers microfinance services to help poor women in
Karnataka's rural areas and urban slums work themselves and their families out
of poverty.
"We are pleased to announce our selection of Caesars Entertainment
for the Corporation of the Year Award," said James Yu, president of
the Asian Chamber of Commerce.

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Caesars Entertainment Named Corporation of the Year by the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce

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Contact:
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dschappell@unitus.9 billion in cash and 67.

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Unitus identifies the
highest-potential microfinance institutions (MFIs) in developing countries and
helps accelerate their growth through capital investments and
capacity-building consulting, thus empowering them to help exponentially more
poor people worldwide.

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, has empowered millions of poor people worldwide to improve
their lives by helping them expand their small businesses and increase their
families' financial security.2 billion, 27
properties on four continents, 26,000 hotel rooms, two million square
feet of casino space and 50,000 employees , the Caesars portfolio is
among the strongest in the industry.
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About the Asian Chamber of Commerce

Established in 1986, the Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC ), formerly
known as the Pacific and Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Nevada,
was formed to serve and represent the professional business interests
of Nevada's growing Asian American community .

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Based in Redmond,
Washington, USA, and with offices in Bangalore, India, Unitus is a nonprofit
organization that relies on innovative financial instruments, and the
financial resources of like-minded individuals and foundations, to fulfill its
mission. With annual revenue of $4.villagevoice.

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