Red Hawk Casino to Open Temporary Employment and Training Center on July 7

PLACERVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2008) - Red Hawk Casino announced today that its Temporary Employment and Training Center will open on Monday, July 7, in El Dorado Hills to assist interested parties with the online job application process. Individuals with computer access are encouraged to apply for jobs by using the online application system at www.redhawkcasino.com. Computers are also available at the Job One, OneStop Center, 4535 Missouri Flat Road, Suite 1A, Placerville, and at local libraries. Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Applicants will be asked to create a profile, including a user name and password. Once the profile is complete, individuals can fill out an online application. Positions will be posted on the Web site based on hiring dates. Positions will include management, food and beverage, gaming, finance, facilities, marketing, security, IT, retail and surveillance jobs. A total of 1,750 new employees are expected to be hired between now and when the casino opens.

Applicants may return to the Web site as often as they like to check on current job openings. Applicants with resumes may upload an electronic version of their resume to the Web site. Printed resumes will not be accepted at the employment center.

The Temporary Employment and Training Center will allow those without computer access an opportunity to apply for a job at Red Hawk Casino. Applicants who visit the center will be directed to a computer to fill out a profile and application. Staff will also be available to assist with the application process. A limited number of computers will be available.

"We have a variety of exciting career opportunities available in all areas," said Peter Fordham, general manager, Red Hawk Casino. "We encourage interested applicants to visit the Red Hawk Casino Web site and fill out an application."

The Temporary Employment and Training Center is located at 1117 Windfield Way in El Dorado Hills. The center will be open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Starting on June 18, applicants with employment questions can call (530) 677-7000.

About the Red Hawk Casino

The Red Hawk Casino, formerly known as the Foothill Oaks 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 the fourth quarter of 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 Las Vegas-style excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Once complete, the 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 http://www.redhawkcasino.com.

Contact Information: Media Contacts: Joshua Taustein Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7219 jtaustein@dresnerco.com Sara DeNio Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7223 sdenio@dresnerco.com