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Carlos Mencia @ Paradise Casinos

In line with Paradise Casino’s tradition of presenting the hottest and biggest entertainment available, Carlos Mencia takes the stage outdoors, “under the stars”, on Friday, August 8, 2008.

Marketing Director, Barrett DeFay, announced today that comedy’s top cutting-edge talent Carlos Mencia will headline at Paradise Casinos. “His stand-up performances deliver the standard that our audiences demand. We look forward to a spectacular show.” Tickets go on-sale Monday, April 28th at the casino.

Carlos Mencia, superstar/stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Mencia takes comedy further as he combines attitude and his unrelenting provocative nature with caustic, unabashed humor; all while poking at racial stereotype and other modern day absurdities. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience. With his unique point-of-view of the world, Mencia has a rare gift of insightful perception, and an exceptional ability to elicit laughs while making the audiences’ brains tick. Mencia pushes the boundaries and is one of the most original and successful showman on the comedy circuit.

Most recently, Mencia starred opposite Ben Stiller and Michelle Monaghan in the Farrelly Brothers’ feature film, THE HEARTBREAK KID (DreamWorks). In the fall of 2007, Mencia headlined a nationwide comedy tour titled CARLOS MENCIA LIVE PRESENTED BY BUD LIGHT. The tour included Mencia’s no-holds-barred comedy and brought Mencia face-to-face with his fans, bringing laughs across the country. Mencia recently returned from Kuwait after hosting OPERATION MYSPACE, an exclusive concert for American Troops in the Middle East alongside Jessica Simpson and The Pussycat Dolls to name a few. In addition, Mencia taped a comedy special for Comedy Central that will air in May 2008. The fourth season of the hugely successful series MIND OF MENCIA will air every Wednesday night on Comedy Central beginning May 21, 2008.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the comedic energy and top-notch talent of Carlos Mencia. Tickets go on sale on April 28th for a 9 p.m. show at Paradise Casinos. Tickets range from $75, $50 and $25. Must be 21 and over to attend. For show and ticket information, contact Barrett DeFay, at 1-888-777-I-WIN (4946) x292. For more information on Carlos Mencia, please visit www.carlosmencia.com and www.myspace.com/carlosmencia.