Mike Marino Performs at The Orleans Showroom Tonight

Affectionately known to his fans as "New Jersey's Bad Boy of Comedy," Mike Marino brings his act to The Orleans Showroom tonight, June 21.

A Jersey native, Marino entered the world of theater at an early age and later became a graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Throughout his career, Marino has appeared in over 200 national television commercials, and has received a Best Actor "Clio Award Nomination." He has held roles in many primetime soaps and television shows including, "As the World Turns," "One Life to Live," "Becker," "Nikki, Frasier" and "Party of Five." His film credits include, "Crooks," "Pizza with Bullets," "Hangin' in Hedo" and Steven King's "Lucky Quarter."

After great success in film, theatre, commercials and soap opera opportunities, Marino began touring and performing at comedy clubs at theaters throughout the country. His stand-up material ranges from cutting edge observations of everyday life to his Italian family roots; which recently spun into a T.V. pilot called "Marino's". His unique comedic style has landed him guest appearances on "The Tonight Show" as a regular sketch player, "The Martin Short Show," "Comics Unleashed," "The Boomer Show," "Wild Pitch," "Hand Held Comedy Radio," "Rascals Comedy Hour" and more.

Marino has been featured on numerous radio shows, including the "Five O'Clock Funnies." In addition, Marino has hosted respected award shows including, The Beverly Hills Film Awards, Hoboken Film Festival, and the Montreal Quintus Film Festival. He has also headlined several USO Comedy Tours and the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. In the fall of 2008, Marino was inducted into the New Jersey Comedy Hall of Fame. Over six million fans have watched videos of his performances on YouTube.

Showtime each evening is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com. The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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