FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Thursday, August 1, 2019 Assets: http://bit.ly/ECCComedyAug19 Beat the Summer Heat with Cool & Refreshing Comedy Nights at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts (Yonkers, NY) – It’s last call for summer laughs at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts’ renowned Comedy Nights taking place this August. Hilarious headliners from the worlds of late-night television, movies and streaming will take the stage bringing plenty of jokes and jabs. As Manhattan’s closest casino and one of the largest entertainment destinations in the northeast, Empire City Casino is the premier place for fun and excitement, especially on a hot summer night. Tickets to Comedy Night shows are sold at the door the evening of each performance. Admission is only $5 for Empire Club members or $25 for non-members and includes a complimentary drink ticket. Empire Club membership is complimentary and easy to sign-up for at any promotions booth before the show. The upcoming schedule of performers includes: Wednesday, August 14 Comedian Drew Michael has written for Saturday Night Live, recorded a stand-up special for the cable series The Half Hour and released two comedy albums, Lovely and Funny to Death. His first HBO special, Drew Michael, follows him as he navigates his fears, anxieties and insecurities in an unconventional stand-up setting. Michael’s darkly comic, stream-of- consciousness monologue raises questions of identity, narrative, self-awareness and the limits of the medium itself. Joining Michael is Shane Gillis, a New York City comedian by way of Pennsylvania. Gillis can be heard regularly on Sirius XM’s The Bonfire as well as the podcast Legion of Skanks. He also hosts two podcasts: A Fair One alongside fellow comedian, Tommy Pope, and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast with comic Matt McCusker. The host of the night, comedian & actress Marie Faustin, is best known for her appearances on Broad City, Comedy Central Stand-Up and MTV’s Girl Code. Wednesday, August 28 Originally from Miami, Allan Havey is considered one of the best stand-up comics working today. In 1989, Havey was handpicked by HBO as one of the original hosts of The Comedy Channel, which later became Comedy Central. He created, hosted and produced the station’s late-night talk show, Night After Night with Allan Havey, which ran for three years, instantly becoming a cult classic. Many of his fans recall his performances on Late Night with David Letterman. He also can be seen in numerous episodes of the hit television shows Billions and Mad Men. The featured comedian, Tom Cassidy, has directed several sketches and short films, including Babe Ruth Time Traveler, and is a co-host on the Center City Comedy podcast, where he can be found arguing and making fun of his friends every week. Kevin Ryan, the Emcee for the night, is a Philadelphia-born stand-up comic and podcaster who co-hosts the weekly Hard Feelings podcast. Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is Manhattan’s closest casino and easily accessible from all major highways including I-87/Major Deegan, I-95, and the Cross County Parkway as well as via Metro North, Bus, Shuttle Bus and more (exact point- to-point directions provided here). For more information on Empire City Casino and all summer fun, entertainment and events, please visit www.empirecitycasino.com. ### Media Contacts: Lindsay Salandra Public Relations Manager, Empire City Casino (914) 457-2441 [email protected] Abbey Ogden Nicholas & Lence Communications, Empire City Casino (212) 205-6633 [email protected] Josh Knoller Nicholas & Lence Communications, Empire City Casino (212) 938-0836 [email protected] About Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts is one of the largest entertainment and gaming destinations in the northeast. Featuring 5,300 of the hottest slots, electronic three card poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat and sic bo, Empire City Casino also offers guests year-round harness racing and international simulcasting; live entertainment including the best party, tribute and Latin bands; comedy, New York’s hottest DJ’s, and more. A plethora of dining options will satisfy even the most discerning palate with Italian cuisine at Nonno’s Trattoria; fan-favorite fare at The Pub; and convenient delicious options at Lil’ Cocina and the International Food Court. Visit Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts located at 810 Yonkers Avenue (off I-87 at Central Avenue) Yonkers, NY, Westchester County, open seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. Empire City Casino is an indirect wholly- owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit www.empirecitycasino.com or call 914.968.4200. .