Annie Jones Named Chairperson of the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - March 26, 2009) - The Shingle Springs Rancheria is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Jones as Chairperson of the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority (SSTGA), an instrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians overseeing the development and operation of Red Hawk Casino.

"We're extremely pleased to welcome Annie Jones as Chairperson of the Authority," said Nicholas H. Fonseca, Tribal Chairman of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. "A Member of our Tribe, Annie has been active in Tribal government programs for many years having previously served as Board Chairperson for the Shingle Springs Tribal Health Program (SSTHP), and as a member of our Tribal Council."

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 located off the Red Hawk Parkway exit of Highway 50, just 10 minutes east of Folsom. Red Hawk Casino is managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and blends a full complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Red Hawk Casino features approximately 2,100 slot machines, 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. Please play responsibly. You must be 21 years of age to gamble. More information can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.

Contact Information: Contacts: Marilyn Delgado for the Shingle Springs Rancheria (530) 698-1401 mdelgado@ssband.org David Gutierrez for Red Hawk Casino (312) 780-7204 dgutierrez@dresnerco.com