At theselocations the Company also sells merchandise primarily collateral forfeitedfrom its

At theselocations, the Company also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeitedfrom its pawn lending operations, to consumers looking for good value. In itssignature loan stores and some pawnshops, the Company offers short-termnon-collateralized loans, often referred to as payday loans, or fee basedcredit services to customers seeking loans.As of March 31, 2009, EZCORP operated a total of 898 locations in the U.S andMexico consisting of 371 U.S. pawnshops, 45 pawnshops in Mexico and 482 U.S.signature loan stores.This announcement contains certain forward-looking statements regarding theCompany’s expected operating and financial performance for future periods,including new store expansion, anticipated benefits of acquisitions andexpected future earnings. These statements are based on the Company’s currentexpectations. Actual results for future periods may differ materially fromthose expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements due to a numberof uncertainties and other factors, including changing market conditions inthe overall economy and the industry, consumer demand for the Company’sservices and merchandise, actions of third parties who offer services andproducts in the Company’s locations and changes in the regulatory environment.For a discussion of these and other factors affecting the Company’s businessand prospects, see the Company’s annual, quarterly and other reports filedwith the Securities and Exchange Commission.You are invited to listen to a conference call discussing these results onApril 23, 2009 at 3:30pm Central Time. The conference call can be accessedover the Internet or replayed at your convenience at the following address. http:// additional information, contact Dan Tonissen at (512) 314-2289 EZCORP, Inc. Operating Segment Results (Unaudited)(in thousands, except store counts) U.S.

Two games, the Stanley Cup Finals, and the praised Pittsburgh Penguins can’t even muster a goal. Where are Hossa, Crosby, and Malkin? Where ARE the Penguins?  Was it the jitters?  No, they not only lost game 2 but got shutout.  Was it fatigue?  No, they had a five day break, and lets not blame it on the 1:30 AM wakeup call.  What exactly was it? Pittsburgh has failed in every department, including getting on the ice.  They have only one advantage:They’re heading into a building in which they’re undefeated. Not to say the experienced, talented, and confident Detroit Red Wings team will be intimidated, but there’s something to be said about the fans.  Three years ago the suffering Penguins were very close to being sold, the seats were empty and all hope was lost. Joe’s Cathedral.  When a bunch of 20- year-olds, in what is for most their first Stanley Cup Final, look up to the rafters and see the countless banners, see the names and numbers of Yzerman, Sawchuck, Howe, Delvecchio, the concentration is then lost, and when they finally look down, Henrik Zetterberg is dangling past them ready to score another.It takes a loss to get a win.  It takes the taste of defeat, of pure domination to win the Cup.  It’s something that takes experience and talent.  And the Penguins just don’t have it this year. Sure, the talent is there, or was…but it’s nothing compared to the Detroit Red Wings, who this year will be hoisting their fourth Stanley Cup in 12 years.. Here’s an oldie but goodie from my Sporting News vault.  It’s a spoof so I hope nobody is offended.Welcome back to TSN Cribs Today we are going to take a walk on the wild side. You’ll notice the full body armor I’m sporting today We are venturing into the the home of Iron Mike Tyson This is the second time TSN Cribs profiled Iron Mike Tyson. If you remember, the first time his then-wife Robin Givens took us on the tour complete with his pet Tiger in the backyard This time the digs aren’t quite as lush The house is made of partical board There is no air conditioning No need to worry about spills because of the dirt floor The door falls off the hinge when it swings open “Don’t worry about that” says Tyson “That happens all the time.

It’s totally preposterous and ludicrous.” Tyson puts the door back on the hinge and takes us into the living room.This is a special room for me I like to come in here and unwind. I have some custom couches, which are actually the back seat of a couple of old Buicks. “It’s fabulous because if I get too hopped up on weed I can buckle myself in so I don’t fall over. I have a small TV, but the good thing is I steal the cable from the guy next door. The preposterous thing is he doesn’t even know.” Not exactly how you’d think an ex-Champ would be living, but we’ll move on to the kitchen.“I got this cardboard box from the neighbor He was just going to throw it out. It’s completely ludicrous because I was able to use it for my kitchen table. I like to cook when I can scrape up enough money to go to the grocery store.