PLACERVILLE, CA–( EMWNews – April 7, 2008) – The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians

announced today that it has changed the name of the Foothill Oaks Casino to

Red Hawk Casino, to better reflect its vision for the property.

“It was important for us to select a name that best reflects our vision for

the property,” said Nicholas H. Fonseca, Tribal Chairman, Shingle Springs

Band of Miwok Indians. “We believe the Red Hawk Casino name conveys a

strong and exciting vision that will help set the right expectation for the

Red Hawk Casino as northern California’s premier gaming destination.”

Scheduled to open during fourth quarter 2008, the Red Hawk Casino will

offer amenities and a gaming experience that will be unrivaled in northern

California. The casino will feature more than 2,000 slot machines, table

games, six restaurants, four bars, and lighted and covered parking.

Visitors will also be treated to spectacular views of the Sierra Foothills;

views shared with the Red-tailed Hawks that frequent the area.

“We look forward to providing the public with periodic updates on the

progress of construction and other key milestones, as we move towards our

grand opening,” added Fonseca.

In conjunction with the name change, the Shingle Springs Band launched a

new Web site for the Red Hawk Casino at www.redhawkcasino.com, which

includes more information on the casino’s amenities, along with news and

information updates. The Web site also contains a webcam so visitors can

see daily images of the construction site. Visitors to the Foothill Oaks

Casino Web site will automatically be redirected the new Web site.

About the Red Hawk Casino

The 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 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 more than 2,000 slot

machines, table games, six restaurants, four bars, and lighted and covered

parking. More information can be found at http://www.redhawkcasino.com.