HOUSTON and TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, announced today that on November 8, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. CST they will host the groundbreaking for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation's new casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The new casino, located just south of the existing casino, will be a 285,000 sq. ft. state of the art facility featuring approximately 3,300 gaming devices, 50 table games, multiple restaurants, retail outlets and expansive parking facilities. Cuningham Group is the architect for the project.
H. Thomas Winn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. commented, "We are pleased to break ground on this facility with the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The development's amenities will draw from a population of over 750,000 people living within a 25-mile radius."
Chief A.D. Ellis added, "We are very excited about this development. When completed this premier casino venue will create substantial economic benefits for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, as well as the city of Tulsa."
About Muscogee (Creek) Nation
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is a tribal government located in east central Oklahoma. The Creek Nation boundary includes eleven (11) Counties: Creek, Hughes (Tukvpvtce), Mayes, McIntosh, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Rogers, Seminole, Tulsa and Wagoner. The Nation operates eight casinos around Oklahoma including Duck Creek, Eufaula, Muscogee, Okemah, Okmulgee, Bristow, Checotah and Tulsa.
About Nevada Gold & Casinos
Nevada Gold and Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) of Houston, Texas is a developer, owner and operator of gaming facilities and lodging and entertainment facilities in Colorado, California, Oklahoma, New York and New Mexico. The Company owns a 43% interest in the Isle of Capri-Black Hawk LLC, which owns Isle of Capri-Black Hawk and Colorado Central Station, both of which are in Black Hawk, Colorado. Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, Colorado is wholly owned and operated by Nevada Gold. The Company owns a 50% interest in the Tioga Downs Raceway in New York State and has a management contract for the facility. The Company also works with Native American tribes in a variety of capacities from the right to lease gaming equipment to development and management of their gaming properties. Native American projects consist of River Rock Casino in Sonoma County, California, Route 66 Casino west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a casino to be built in Tulsa, Oklahoma for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a casino to be built in Pauma Valley, California for the La Jolla Band of Luisenyo Indians and a casino to be developed by Buena Vista Development Company, LLC in the city of Ione, California for Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians. For more information, visit http://www.nevadagold.com.
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About Cuningham Group Architecture, P.A.
Cuningham Group transcends tradition with architecture, interior design, urban design and planning services for a diverse mix of client and project types. Our client-centered, collaborative approach incorporates trend-setting architecture and environmental responsiveness to create projects that weave seamlessly into the urban fabric. Founded in 1968, the firm is consistently recognized as a leader in the architecture industry and has grown to over 150 employees with offices in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Madrid and Seoul.