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Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley Select
Lodging Management System from Agilysys
Industry-Leading Software Chosen to Streamline Efficiency,
Enhance Guest Service

CLEVELAND � April 11, 2005 � Agilysys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AGYS) a leading provider of enterprise computer solutions and hospitality software solutions, announced that Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, MN and Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, MN have selected the Lodging Management System (LMS), as well as modules LMS ResNet and LMS Guest Express kiosk to streamline operations and enhance guest service at the two properties. Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley are owned and managed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

�We needed a robust and flexible property management system for our hotel and casino operations,� said Matt Bliss, project director for Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley. �LMS was able to demonstrate real solutions that met every one of our needs. What�s more, LMS is unmatched in the gaming industry.�

LMS is an integrated property management software system designed to create economies of scale and provide greater control of front office, accounting and housekeeping operations. The versatile system links customer gaming accounts to hotel accounts and is easily expandable to incorporate additional software modules from Agilysys and other vendors. LMS ResNet is a Web-based real-time reservation system that allows guests to check hotel room and rate availability, book reservations, pay for a room with a credit card and receive an e-mail confirmation.

LMS Guest Express kiosk is a self-service system that enables guests to check in, encode a room key, check out and obtain a receipt without waiting in line at the front desk. Kiosks can be programmed to print meeting information and room directions as well as vouchers for drinks, meals and show tickets. The system is particularly beneficial to large properties where the sheer number of guests creates a logjam at the registration area or a sprawling property layout makes traditional lobby check-in slow and inefficient.

�Our ultimate goal is to deliver solutions that provide a competitive advantage to our customers,� said Bill Lashley, senior vice president and general manager, Agilysys, Hospitality Solutions. �Through the incorporation of LMS and its modules LMS ResNet and LMS Guest Express, the two Grand Casino properties can expect to streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance guest service.� 

About Agilysys, Inc.
Agilysys, Inc. is one of the foremost distributors and premier resellers of enterprise computer technology solutions. It has a proven track record of delivering complex servers, software, storage and services to resellers and corporate customers across a diverse set of industries. In addition, the company provides customer-centric software applications and services focused on the retail and hospitality markets. Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys has sales offices throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.agilysys.com.
 

About Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley
Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Grand Casino Hinckley, which are owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, are two of Minnesota�s premiere entertainment facilities, offering gaming, accommodations, dining, conference and banquet facilities and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.grandcasinomn.com.

About the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is a sovereign, federally recognized Indian tribe located in East Central Minnesota. The Band has nearly 3,700 enrolled members, for whom it provides a wide variety of programs and services. For more information, visit www.millelacsojibwe.org.

Contact:


Jerri Hegwood
Agilysys, Inc.
770.625.7558
[email protected]
www.agilysys.com

Fran Worrall
InterCom Group for Agilysys
770.822.0794
[email protected]
 

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