DETROIT, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a trend that started in February, for the third consecutive month Greektown Casino-Hotel increased its market share from 25 percent in March to 25.7 percent in April. From January, where the property had 22.8 percent share, the net increase is 2.9 percent, an increase of 13 percent, announced Greektown officials.

"Despite being at a competitive disadvantage due to the Final Four and a competitor's offer of cash to any of our customers who showed their CLUB Greektown card, our strategy of providing Detroiters more ways to win, more ways to have fun, and more value for their dollar is resonating in the marketplace. Our hotel is 80 percent full, and we have more than tripled our buffet covers since implementing our strategy," said Randall A. Fine, Managing Director of The Fine Point Group and Chief Executive Officer of Greektown.

"We are particularly pleased that for the first time since The Fine Point Group became involved in January, our operating income was higher year-over-year - and that's compared to last year when we were not in bankruptcy," Fine added. "Moreover, we beat the independently prepared financial plan for the second month in a row by 100 percent. May has started strong, and we look forward to continued success moving forward."

Located at 555 E. Lafayette Avenue in Detroit's Greektown Entertainment District, Greektown Casino-Hotel opened on Nov. 10, 2000. Readers of The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press have voted Greektown Casino-Hotel Michigan's and Detroit's "Best Casino" numerous times. Greektown Casino-Hotel offers such amenities as their all-new International Buffet, the Eclipz Lounge and a VIP lounge for players. In addition to being named "Best Casino" by readers of The News and Free Press, Greektown Casino-Hotel also placed first in other categories in The News' reader survey, including "Best Slots," "Best Wait Staff Outfits," "Best Craps Tables," "Best Blackjack Tables," "Best High Rollers Area," "Best Casino Restaurant," and "Best Casino Entertainment." Greektown Casino-Hotel opened its new 400-room hotel tower February 2009. For reservations and group events, call 877-GCH-5554 or visit greektowncasino.com.

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