Win $1 Million or a New Dodge Viper This March at Four Winds Casino Resort

NEW BUFFALO, MI--(Marketwire - March 5, 2009) - Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce exciting new promotions for the month of March, including a chance to win $1 million by playing KaChingKo on Saturday, March 21. W Club Members also have a chance to win a Dodge® Viper SRT10® valued at over $85,000, plus a share of $15,000 in cash on Saturday, March 28. Additionally, in February more than $95,000 was awarded to 50 W Club Members through Four Winds Casino Resort's W Club Jackpots, which are randomly awarded to players using their W Club card.

W Club Members can earn entries for a chance to win $1 million by playing slots and table games with their W Club card now through 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, March 21. Qualifying players will be given nine discs to drop down a pinball-like maze called KaChingKo on Saturday, March 21 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. If the discs land in the correct order, the player will win the $1 million grand prize! Even if players don't win the $1 million prize, they can still win up to $10,000.

Four Winds Casino Resort is also giving its guests a chance to win a Dodge Viper SRT10 valued at over $85,000, plus a share of $15,000 in cash. The Viper convertible is loaded with a powerful 600 horsepower, 8.4L V10 engine, 6 speed transmission, and a Bose® sound system. Drawings for the $15,000 in cash will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 beginning at 1 p.m. Eastern, and the grand prize drawing for the Viper will be held at 10 p.m. W Club members receive one free entry daily now through March 28, 2009 at the W Club Players Club. Players can earn additional entries by playing slots or table games with their W Club Players card through March 28. Players should see the W Club for more information on these promotions.

"We take great pride in consistently delivering exciting promotions that provide opportunities for our W Club Members to win big," said Matt Harkness, general manager, Four Winds Casino Resort. "With the high level of service, gaming, entertainment and restaurant options, it's clear that Four Winds Casino Resort is the top gaming destination in the Midwest."

Jackpots

During the month of February, over $95,000 was awarded to 50 W Club Members through Four Winds Casino Resort's W Club Jackpots, which are randomly awarded to players using their W Club card. One player won a Windfall Jackpot, which must hit by $100,000; one player won a Medium Jackpot, which must hit by $20,000; and 48 players won Small Jackpots, which must hit by $500.

Additionally, on Saturday, February 28, Matthew G. of Lakeville, Ind. won a $167,017 progressive jackpot. Matthew plans to use his winnings to pay bills. The Four Winds Casino Resort is the only casino in the region to feature Wide-Area Progressives, which link to other Native American casinos around the country and produce the highest jackpots in the region.

Bus Service

Round trip chartered bus service to Four Winds Casino Resort is available from several locations in Chicago, Northern Indiana, and Western and Central Michigan. Schedules, bonus packages and directions are available by calling (866) 711-1997 or at www.fourwindscasinoshuttle.com.

Reservations

For more information on Four Winds Casino Resort or to make a reservation, please call 1-866-4WINDS1 (866-494-6371) or visit www.fourwindscasino.com.

About Four Winds Casino Resort

Four Winds Casino Resort is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and is located at 11111 Wilson Road in New Buffalo, Mich. Managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc., the resort offers 130,000 square feet of gaming with 3,000 slot machines and a large selection of table games including poker. It also features five restaurants, entertainment bars and retail venues, and a 165-room hotel, making it a premier destination resort for Midwest tourism. Please play responsibly. You must be 21 years of age to gamble. More information can be found at www.fourwindscasino.com.

Contact Information: Media Contacts: Jennifer Jameson Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7241 jjameson@dresnerco.com Joshua Taustein Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7219 jtaustein@dresnerco.com