Red Hawk Casino Announces Executive Appointments

PLACERVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - October 30, 2008) - Red Hawk Casino announced today the appointment of two new gaming executives. Peter Nairn has been named Vice President of Table Games and Corey Plummer has been named Vice President of Slots.

Peter Nairn has more than 30 years of industry experience and comes to Red Hawk Casino from Cimarron Casino in Perkins, Okla., where he served as general manager. As Vice President of Table Games for Red Hawk Casino, Mr. Nairn will direct the operations of the casino's approximately 75 table games including live action Blackjack, Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, and 3-Card Poker.

Corey Plummer comes to Red Hawk Casino from Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. in Las Vegas, Nev., where he served as the strategic marketing manager. He has managed slots, table games, VIP and loyalty programs for several casinos, both domestically and internationally for more than 10 years. Mr. Plummer will be responsible for Red Hawk Casino's more than 2,000 slot machines.

"Peter and Corey will ensure the best possible gaming experience for our guests," said Peter Fordham, General Manager of Red Hawk Casino. "Their successful track record of managing gaming operations at several casinos will help establish Red Hawk Casino as the premier gaming destination in Northern California when it opens later this year."

"At Red Hawk Casino, our goal is to provide our guests with an unparalleled level of service," said Peter Nairn. "We have created an environment that encourages our staff to have fun with our guests in order to provide the most entertaining gaming experience."

"Our wide variety of gaming options will cater to players of all experience levels," said Corey Plummer. "We are offering the most cutting edge slot machines and progressive jackpots, including Wizard of Oz®, Wheel of Fortune Special Edition® and Millionaire Sevens®, as well as offering an entirely smoke-free gaming environment on the second floor."

About Red Hawk Casino

Red Hawk Casino is owned by the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, an instrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It is scheduled to open in December 2008 near Placerville, Calif., located off of Highway 50, just 30 minutes east of Sacramento. The project is being managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and will blend a full complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Once complete, Red Hawk Casino will feature 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. More information can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.

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