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February 14, 2006

Borgata Goes Green;
Signs 20-Year Contract with Marina Energy for Renewable Energy  

         FOLSOM, NJ – Marina Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of South Jersey Industries, announced the signing of a new 20-year contract with Marina District Development Company, LLC to provide up to 5.5 megawatts of green power to the expanding Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City. The new agreement was prompted by Borgata’s continued interest in renewable energy at the AC Landfill Energy’s methane-to-electric power generation facility located in Egg Harbor Township and a similar plant in Warren County owned by WC Landfill Energy. Both landfill energy projects are owned by joint venture of Marina Energy LLC and DCO Energy LLC.

         These facilities use methane gas that would normally be flared off every day to power an engine generator. The electricity generated is used to power landfill facilities and, now, the extra will be used for Borgata. The balance of electricity needed to power Borgata’s operations will continue to come from other sources.

         “By pursuing this type of project, Borgata will be able to meet a significant portion of its energy requirements,” explains South Jersey Industries Vice President Al Ruggiero.  “This is a natural complement to Borgata’s choice for heating and cooling and we are proud to further expand our role as their energy partner.”

         Early in 2005, Borgata extended its 20-year contract with Marina Energy to provide heating and cooling services as well as electricity to the casino resort via its Marina Thermal Plant.

         “Using green energy from the landfills is a natural extension to our pursuit of energy alternatives,” states Borgata’s Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President Kevin Sullivan. “We chose the Marina Thermal plant because we wanted an excellent cost-effective energy alternative for heating and cooling.”

         Borgata began taking delivery of the “green power” in December 2005.

         Marina District Development Company is a joint venture between Boyd Gaming Corporation and MGM Mirage.

About Borgata

         Borgata is a joint venture of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM). Located at Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City, it features 2,000 guest rooms and suites, 125,000 square feet of gaming, 163 gaming tables, 3,600 slot machines, 11 destination restaurants, 11 retail boutiques, a 54,000 square foot spa, 70,000 square feet of event space, and parking for 7,100 cars.

         BOYD GAMING CORP. (NYSE:BYD) is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company which currently owns or operates ten casino entertainment facilities, is in the process of constructing its eleventh property, acquiring its twelfth property and recently acquired land upon which it intends to construct its thirteenth property. The Company owns and operates six facilities in three distinct markets in Las Vegas, Nevada: the Stardust on the Las Vegas Strip; Sam's Town Las Vegas, the Eldorado and Jokers Wild on the Boulder Strip; and the California and the Fremont in downtown Las Vegas.

         South Jersey Industries (NYSE: SJI) is an energy services holding company for South Jersey Gas, South Jersey Energy Solutions, LLC and SJI Services, LLC. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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