World
Series of Poker
Media Guidelines for 2007 World Series of Poker
The following are rules pertaining to media eligibility and news coverage of
the 2007 World Series of Poker (the "Event") by Harrah's Operating Company and
Rio Properties, Inc. (dba Rio" All-Suite Hotel & Casino) (collectively referred
to as "Harrah's). Please read each item carefully.
Any unauthorized use of credentials subjects the Bearer to immediate
ejection from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and prosecution for criminal
trespass, and subjects the Accredited Organization to revocation of its credentials
for future World Series of Poker events.
General Eligibility
1. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Photo identification
must be presented to receive a credential and must be available upon request
from organization staff at any time while Bearer is on casino property.
2. With certain exceptions as determined by Harrah's in its sole discretion,
no Accredited Organization shall be granted more than three press credentials.
It is the responsibility of the Accredited Organization to determine in advance
of the event which three representatives it plans to credential. Once
three credentials have been granted to an Accredited Organization, no additional representatives
from that outlet will be eligible for press credentials.
3. Freelance journalists requesting press credentials must provide
either: (a) a letter of assignment, on letterhead, from an editor at an approved
media outlet or (b) an email letter of assignment from an editor that originates
from an approved outlet's formal domain.
4. Authors requesting press credentials must provide a comprehensive
treatment of the book being researched, in addition to a letter of intent
to publish, supplied on letterhead, from a representative of an approved publishing
house.
5. Documentary filmmakers and representatives of independent video
production companies requesting press credentials must contact Ty Stewart,
Harrah's Director of Marketing, Sponsorship and Licensing at tystewart@harrahs.com
or 702-407-6480.
6. Journalists working "on spec" are not eligible for press credentials.
Photography
7. Representatives of photo collection and merchandising houses are
not eligible for press credentials.
8. Credentialed photographers shall use images only for editorial purposes,
and shall provide photos only to the Accredited Organization listed on their
approved credential application form. Any other use is strictly prohibited.
9. Flash photography is strictly prohibited inside the tournament room.
10. Credentials do not authorize photography outside the tournament
area; Accredited Organizations are prohibited from capturing images of the
Rio property's casino, hotel, restaurants, and other areas, without the written
consent of the Rio.
Video
11. Representatives of online Internet media outlets are prohibited
from capturing video footage anywhere inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel &
Casino, including the tournament room, and from streaming any video from the
premises of the Rio.
12. No video cameras are permitted inside the tournament room without
an escort from a member of the Harrah's media-relations team.
13. No video interviews shall be conducted inside the tournament room
without an escort from a member of the Harrah's media-relations team.
14. No Accredited Organization shall obtain more than five minutes
of video footage from inside the tournament room on a single day. Additionally,
no Accredited Organization may use footage shot at the World Series of Poker
to produce any single video segment longer than two minutes in length.
15. Press credentials do not authorize videotaping outside the tournament
area; Accredited Organizations are prohibited from capturing footage of the
Rio property's casino, hotel, restaurants and other areas, without the advanced
written consent of the Rio.
Devices
16. With certain exceptions as determined by Harrah's in its sole
discretion, no member of an Accredited Organization shall use computers, BlackBerrys,
Personal Digital Assistants, cellular telephones or transmitters of any kind
inside the tournament room. This includes any device used in conjunction with
live radio remotes.
Self Promotion
17. Credentialed media shall not display or otherwise promote any
product or service with which they are affiliated on the grounds of the Rio
All-Suite Hotel & Casino.
18. Credentialed media shall not wear or otherwise display more than
one logo or trademark of any party that is larger than 12 inches square.
Trademarks
19. No Bearer or Accredited Organization may display or otherwise
use any Harrah's logo or trademark, including that of the World Series of
Poker, without advance written permission from Harrah's.
Press Credentials
20. Press credentials are non-transferable.
21. Press credentials must be worn at all times when on-site at the
Rio.
22. Press credentials are required to gain access to the media center.
No member of the media shall be granted access to the media center at any
time without his or her credential.
Tournament Access
23. Credentialed media may not in any way distract players during
tournament action. Those deemed to be "sweating" players will be subject to
immediate ejection.
24. With certain exceptions as determined by Harrah's in its sole discretion,
credentialed media are not permitted under the ropes/rail once field of play
reaches 15 tables for a specific event.
25. Possession of a credential allows Bearer to register for the Media
charity tournament scheduled for July 5, 2007.
Liability
26. Neither Harrah's nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates is
responsible for theft or damage of any equipment in use by Bearer or Accredited
Organization..
27. The Accredited Organization and the Bearer assume all risk incident
to the performance by the Bearer of his or her services; assume all risk incident
to attending World Series of Poker events; agree that they are not acting
for Harrah's in any manner whatsoever and are not employees or agents of those
organizations; and agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Harrah's,
each of their parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their respective
agents and employees from and against all liability, loss, damage or expense
resulting from or arising out of the issuance and use of this credential or
the Bearer's presence at the Event.
Enforcement
28. Any press credential holder who is deemed disorderly, who fails
to comply with these terms, or any set forth by tournament officials, and
all security measures, shall be subject to immediate ejection from the casino
property and prosecution, and shall subject the Accredited Organization to
revocation of its credentials for future World Series of Poker events.
29. Not withstanding any other provision herein, this credential is
a courtesy to Bearer only and creates no economic or other legally recognized
interest in the Bearer and this credential may be revoked at any time for
any reason or no reason in the sole and absolute discretion of Harrah's Operating
Company, Inc., Rio Properties, Inc., or any agent or employee of either in
the foregoing.
Acceptance of the credential constitutes agreement by the Accredited
Organization and the Bearer to abide by the foregoing conditions.
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