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To: SSP who wrote (43744)	4/18/2000 10:53:00 AM
From: Chris K.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 150070

HVAR news (COMTEX) B: Havana Republic Named Exclusive Provider of Harrah's Priv B: Havana Republic Named Exclusive Provider of Harrah's Private Label Cigars; Initial Order Placed For 5,000 Cigars Per month WESTON, Fla., Apr 18, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Havana Republic Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HVAR) announced today that it has been appointed as the exclusive provider of Harrah's private label cigars at its land based New Orleans Casino, located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Harrah's 110,000 square foot New Orleans Casino, which opened in October 1999, is owned by Jaz Company LLC, a subsidiary of JCC Holding Company (Amex: JAZ). Under the agreement, which was secured through Havana Republic's relationship with JCC Holding Company President and CEO Fred W. Burford, Havana Republic will manufacture and deliver 5,000 cigars per month to Harrah's New Orleans Casino. The cigars will be sold by Harrah's and also "comped" to its better customers. The first shipment is in production and is due to be shipped May 15th. "We are extremely excited about this first opportunity to be positioned with Harrah's highly successful and rapidly growing New Orleans Casino operation," stated Stephen Schatzman, President of Havana Republic. "We view the relationship with Harrah's New Orleans Casino and JCC Holding Company as just the beginning of what we expect will be a long, growing, and profitable relationship with one of the premier casino operators in the United States." Havana Republic owns and operates upscale cigar emporiums devoted to the sale of premium cigars and cigar-related merchandise. The Company also sells its cigars and accessories on the Internet through its fully interactive e-commerce site at havanarepublic.com. In addition, the Company operates cigar plantations and factories in Jalapa, Nicaragua. Havana Republic also has developed its own brand-name cigar for sale to the wholesale and retail markets. In addition, Havana Republic is a Davidoff White Label appointed merchant. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve risks and uncertainties that may result in such expectations not being realized. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks described in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. SOURCE Havana Republic Inc. (C) 2000 PR Newswire. All rights reserved. prnewswire.com -0- CONTACT: Stephen Schatzman, President of Havana Republic, 954-384-6333 or Doug Dubrow of The Pinnacle Group, 516-773-2477, for Havan Republic KEYWORD: Florida INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TOB SUBJECT CODE: OTC URL: pinnaclegroupny.com havanarepublic.com * end of story *