Regal Entertainment Group, the largest movie theater operator in the world, said it will be the first movie theatre circuit to accept MasterCard PayPass at its Regal Cinemas, United Artist Theatres and Edwards Theatres throughout the United States. MasterCard PayPass was accepted at participating Regal Cinemas in New York City in April with an expanded, national roll-out to other cinema locations to be completed by this summer.

“We continuously seek new opportunities that enhance our customers’ experience when going to the movies,” stated Cliff Marks, president, marketing and sales, Regal CineMedia. “With an innovative payment solution like PayPass, we can deliver added convenience, flexibility and improved service to our customers while at the theatre.”

To purchase a ticket or concession at a Regal Entertainment Group cinema, MasterCard PayPass cardholders simply tap their PayPass-enabled MasterCard card on a specially equipped terminal that utilizes a radio frequency chip to complete the transaction. Payment is completed quickly and easily without the hassle of swiping a card, fumbling for cash, or signing a receipt. Moments after the cardholder taps their PayPass-enabled MasterCard card, account details are communicated to the terminal and then processed through the MasterCard network for clearing and settlement.

“With MasterCard PayPass, movie-goers are afforded the convenience, speed and ease of use that is inherent to this contactless payment option,” said Fred P. Gore, senior vice president, North America Acceptance, MasterCard International.

Ritz Camera Centers announced it will expand MasterCard PayPass acceptance to each of its more than 1,100 Ritz Camera Centers and 114 Boater’s World Marine Centers.

“As customers seek to make shopping faster and more convenient, Ritz Camera and Boater’s World want to provide the best service possible. MasterCard PayPass offers our customers the quality and ease they’ve come to expect from Ritz Camera, Boater’s World and MasterCard,” said David Ritz, Chairman and CEO of Ritz Camera Centers.

“We’re thrilled to expand our relationship nationally with Ritz Camera. The market trial in Orlando provided invaluable insight on the impact MasterCard PayPass has on how consumers pay for purchases as well as concrete benefits retailers enjoy from streamlined transactions,” said Fred P. Gore, senior vice president, North America Acceptance, MasterCard International. “We’re pleased that Ritz Camera and Boater’s World have been added to the list of other category leaders that now offer MasterCard PayPass as a payment option to their customers,” he added.

MasterCard PayPass cardholders simply tap their PayPass-enabled MasterCard card on a specially equipped terminal that utilizes a radio frequency (RF) chip to complete the transaction. Payment is completed quickly and easily without the hassle of swiping a card, fumbling for cash, or signing a receipt. Moments after the cardholder taps their PayPass-enabled MasterCard card, account details are communicated to the terminal then processes through the MasterCard network for clearing and settlement.

For more information about MasterCard PayPass, visit www.paypass.com.

About Regal Entertainment Group Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE:RGC - News) is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the world. The Company’s theatre circuit, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres, operates 6,273 screens in 558 locations in 40 states. Regal operates approximately 18% of all indoor screens in the United States including theatres in 43 of the top 50 U.S. markets and growing suburban areas. The size, reach and quality of the Company’s theatre circuit not only provides patrons with a convenient and enjoyable movie-going experience, but is also an exceptional platform to realize economies of scale in theatre operations and, through Regal CineMedia, develop new sources of revenue and cash flow by utilizing Regal’s existing asset base.

About Regal CineMedia Regal CineMedia is a wholly owned subsidiary of REG, focusing on the expansion and development of advertising and new uses for REG’s theatre assets, while at the same time enhancing the movie-going experience. Regal CineMedia operates other divisions that focus on business meetings, corporate communications, interactive education and special productions in a theatre environment, including the presentation of entertainment, music and sports events, as well as the sale of group tickets and gift certificates. Additional information is available on the Company’s Web site at www.REGmovies.com or www.regalcinemedia.com.

About Ritz Camera Centers, Inc. Ritz Camera Centers, headquartered in Beltsville, MD, is the largest retail camera and photo chain in the United States with approximately 1,200 locations in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The Ritz Camera Centers chain of stores includes Ritz Camera, Wolf Camera, Kits Camera, Inkley’s and The Camera Shop. All stores have Big Print Central Departments offering both traditional and digital prints “in minutes.” Ritz Camera Centers, Inc.’s website, www.ritzpix.com, offers customers a one-hour printing and in-store pick-up service. Ritz Camera Centers, Inc. also owns and operates Boater’s World Marine Centers, a leading marine specialty retail chain with 114 stores nationwide.

About MasterCard International MasterCard International is a leading global payments solutions company that provides a broad variety of innovative services in support of our global members’ credit, deposit access, electronic cash, business-to-business and related payment programs. MasterCard International manages a family of well-known, widely accepted payment cards brands including MasterCardr, Maestror and Cirrusr and serves financial institutions, consumers and businesses in over 210 countries and territories. The MasterCard award-winning Pricelessr advertising campaign is now seen in 96 countries and in 48 languages, giving the MasterCard brand a truly global reach and scope. For more information go to www.mastercardinternational.com.