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

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

"Peter and Corey will ensure the best possible gaming experience for ourguests," said Peter Fordham, General Manager of Red Hawk Casino. "Theirsuccessful track record of managing gaming operations at several casinoswill help establish Red Hawk Casino as the premier gaming destination inNorthern California when it opens later this year."

"At Red Hawk Casino, our goal is to provide our guests with an unparalleledlevel of service," said Peter Nairn. "We have created an environment thatencourages our staff to have fun with our guests in order to provide themost entertaining gaming experience."

"Our wide variety of gaming options will cater to players of all experiencelevels," said Corey Plummer. "We are offering the most cutting edge slotmachines and progressive jackpots, including Wizard of Oz®, Wheel ofFortune Special Edition® and Millionaire Sevens®, as well as offeringan 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, aninstrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It isscheduled to open in December 2008 near Placerville, Calif., located off ofHighway 50, just 30 minutes east of Sacramento. The project is beingmanaged by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and will blend a full complement ofgaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Oncecomplete, Red Hawk Casino will feature 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games,six restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. More informationcan be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.

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