LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2004--Mikohn Gaming Corporation (Nasdaq:MIKN), a leading provider of diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide, announced today that its innovative TableLink(TM) CT automated chip tracking system has been chosen by Grand Casinos for their Hinckley and Mille Lacs properties located in Minnesota.

TableLink CT, a component of Mikohn's TableLink suite of products, allows casinos to automate the tracking of player activity, game action and table games accounting through the use of patented casino chips embedded with RFID microchips. In addition to the ability to track all player bets, create drop forecasts and validate redeemed chips in real time, this sophisticated technology also protects against counterfeit game chips.

Russ McMeekin, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "These additional contracts for our TableLink CT product confirm the industry's growing acceptance of table tracking technology. Our TableLink suite of products with its tiered format, ease of installation and upgradeability, provide operators with a fully integrated table management solution."

In addition to the contracts awarded above, earlier this year Grand Casino Coushatta completed an expansion of their system, and now have a total of 71 of their 82 tables utilizing TableLink CT technology.

About Mikohn: Mikohn is a leading supplier of innovative and diversified products and services used in the gaming industry worldwide. The company develops, manufactures and sells an expanding array of slot games, table games and advanced player tracking and accounting systems for slot machines and table games. The company is also a market leader in exciting visual displays and progressive jackpot technology for casinos worldwide. There is a Mikohn product in virtually every casino in the world. For further information, visit the company's website: http://www.mikohn.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 premier entertainment facilities, offering gaming, accommodations, dining, conference and banquet facilities, and live entertainment.

TableLink is a registered trademark of Mikohn Corporation. (C)2004 Mikohn Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Safe Harbor Statements under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information, statements in this release regarding the business outlook for Mikohn Gaming Corporation (the Company) are forward looking and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including the overall industry environment, customer acceptance of the Company's new products, delay in the introduction of new products, the further approvals of regulatory authorities, adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation of privileged operating licenses by governmental authorities, competitive pressures and general economic conditions as well as the Company's, debt service obligations and other factors indicated from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.


CONTACT: Mikohn Gaming Corporation
Michael A. Sicuro / Sharon Walters
702-896-3890 or 800-336-8449

SOURCE: Mikohn Gaming Corporation