June 21st, 2010

Jim Justice, owner and chairman of The Greenbrier, today announced an initial list* of celebrities who will be attending the July 2 opening of the Casino Club. Among the list of actors, singers and sports figures are two well known West Virginians who will be coming home to be a part of the celebration. Constructed in less than a year, the elegant, underground entertainment complex encompasses 102,000 square feet and features the resort’s signature Draper décor.

“Since purchasing The Greenbrier last year, I have made a commitment to our guests, employees, and every West Virginian that we would increase The Greenbrier’s world class appeal without losing our sense of history and tradition,” said Justice. “The grand opening of the Casino Club will be really spectacular and the tremendous interest among celebrities and long time guests validates my belief that The Greenbrier will continue to be an elite travel destination for a long time.”


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The initial list of celebrities scheduled to appear includes:

· Jennifer Garner
· Ben Affleck
· Ann Magnuson
· Carleton Varney
· Tom Watson, The Greenbrier’s Golf Professional Emeritus
· Jack Nicklaus
· Lee Trevino
· Jessica Simpson
· Lionel Richie
· Jane Seymour
· Elliott Gould
· Christine Ebersole
· Debbie Reynolds
· Phyllis George
· Raquel Welch
· Brooke Shields
· Michael Buffer
· Shaquille O’Neal

* Celebrities in attendance subject to change without notice

“In the next several days we will be announcing the names of additional celebrities who have accepted our invitation to be a part of the opening,” continued Justice. “With the launch of the Casino Club and The Greenbrier Classic which starts on July 26th, we have a very exciting month planned, and the world will certainly know that we are back and better than ever.”

The opening of the highly anticipated Casino Club at The Greenbrier will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime event as guests walk the red carpet to a black tie dinner. An intimate concert with the legendary Lionel Richie sets the stage for the dazzling evening ahead. A call to trumpets herald the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and then, the games will begin.

This grand opening package also includes $300 in match game vouchers per person and commemorative gift. The grand opening event only rate, which does not include overnight accommodations, is $850 per person. While all rooms at The Greenbrier are sold out, accommodations at The Resort at Glade Springs are still available and transportation will be provided. For reservations, call 877-322-2876.

Known as America’s Resort, the luxurious Greenbrier has hosted celebrities, royalty and world leaders for more than two centuries. Today’s announcement is the latest in a string that have made the resort even more accessible to national and international guests. On June 10, 2010, The Greenbrier celebrated the inauguration of daily, direct flights from New York LaGuardia and Atlanta Hartsfield airports on Delta Air Lines. Just last week, The Greenbrier announced a strategic partnership with Keeneland, one of the world’s most prestigious Thoroughbred racetracks and the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction company.


Left: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner; Right: Jessica Simpson


Left: Brooke Shields; Right: Elliot Gould


Left: Shaquille O’Neal; Right: Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus


Left: Jane Seymour; Right: Raquel Welch


Left: Christine Ebersole; Right: Phyllis George


Left: Ann Magnuson; Right: Carleton Varney


Left: Michael Buffer; Right: Lionel Richie

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