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LAS VEGAS  (Oct. 10, 2011) – American Gaming Systems (AGS), a leading designer, manufacturer and operator of gaming machines with more than 8,000 units in operation, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive, North American licensing agreement with Ripley Entertainment, Inc. to develop casino games based on the world-famous RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR [...]

ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 22, 2011) – The Star Spangled Banner’s lyrics were written by Francis Scott Key and the song has been sung by millions of Americans.  But it was none other than Robert Ripley who started an effort to recognize the song as America’s national anthem.

New York, (Feb. 15, 2011)  – Simon & Schuster, Inc. has entered an agreement with Ripley Entertainment, Inc. to handle all sales, distribution and fulfillment in the United States and Canada, it was announced today. The agreement is effective April 1, 2011.

 VERACRUZ, Mexico, (Dec. 30, 2009) – Shrunken heads, matchstick art and freak animals invade the city as Mexico’s third Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium opened on Sunday, Dec. 20, in the city’s Plaza Acuario.
The 10,000 square foot museum is the most interactive exhibit of the weird in the country and offers a one-of-a-kind rope [...]

When people learn of the diverse nature of Ripley Entertainment Inc., they are more often surprised than not to hear how big and popular the attractions and businesses of the 90-year old company are. In June 2009, the company has 70-plus businesses, including Believe It or Not! odditoriums, wax museums, world-class aquariums, Canada’s largest family indoor waterpark [...]

Ripley’s VP of Communications Tim O’Brien was a guest on Maureen Kedes’  PR Insider radio show on Friday, June 26. For an hour, the two spoke of the world of Ripley, how the 70-plus Ripley businesses are being presented and promoted and how Ripley keeps the 90-year old brand relevent in the world today. Listen to the show.

Clay Stewart, GM of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie is interviewed by FOX-TV for a local angle based on the Wall Street Journal story.  View Clay’s interview.

Orlando, Fla. (June 8, 2009) – Families may not be ready to buy a new home or a new car, but parents are certainly finding frugal ways to keep their families happy and amused this summer!
They’re searching out family activities and have no qualm about enjoying family time at value oriented attractions – which is [...]

Ripley Entertainment has teamed with FamilyTravelForum.com, the web’s leading trip-planning resource for family travelers, to sponsor scholarships for students who like to share their travel stories. Whether you’re in high school and ready to post a great spring break essay, or roaming the world and living out of hostels, you can win awards ranging from $1,000 [...]

Niagara Falls, ON (April 16, 2009) – Well known for its environmental programs, Great Wolf Lodge Niagara  announced today that it has been awarded four leaves in the Audubon Green Leaf Eco-Rating program. The Green Leaf Eco-Rating program addresses the environmental performance of lodging properties based on environmental best practices and a third party audit [...]