August 7, 2006, LAS VEGAS, NV. - The Majestic Star Casino, LLC (the “Company”) will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006. The participant dial-in number is 888-552-7839, and the moderator will be Jon S. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Company. A re-play number will be available after the conference call, and may be accessed until August 16, 2006 by dialing 800-633-8284, pass code number 21301083.

The Company is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company that directly owns and operates two dockside gaming facility located in Gary, Indiana (“Majestic Star” and “Majestic Star II”) and two Fitzgeralds brand casinos located in Tunica, Mississippi (“Fitzgeralds Casino Hotel Tunica”) and Black Hawk, Colorado (“Fitzgeralds Casino Black Hawk”). Inquiries for additional information should be directed to Jon S. Bennett, Vice President/Chief Financial Officer at 702-388-2224.

CONTACT:
Jon S. Bennett
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
THE MAJESTIC STAR CASINO, LLC
(702) 388-2224