LAS VEGAS, April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Full House Resorts, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FHRI) announced the opening of the 144 slot machine expansion at Midway Slots and Simulcast at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. The Company announced the opening exceeded expectations as the parlor with the new slots, remained the busiest section on the floor from the moment access was permitted until close.

Bruce McKee, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Midway Slots stated, "We feel very confident that this new addition will become the player's choice at Midway Slots and that this will have a positive effect on our market share and solidify our position in the Delaware market."

Andre Hilliou, President of Full House Resorts, Inc. expressed his pleasure at the results of the slot expansion. "Bruce and his team have done an outstanding job, bringing such a quality product to the market in such a short period of time. We announced on January 31, 2005 that our 50% owned subsidiary, Gaming Entertainment Delaware, LLC, had received approval from Harrington Raceway, Inc. on the expansion of the gaming floor. The additional slots have already resulted in increased visitation."

Midway Slots is also preparing for the grand opening of its new fine dining restaurant "The Steakhouse." The 100-seat restaurant will feature Black Angus steaks and a wide array of seafood and poultry choices. The restaurant is scheduled to open on Friday, April 22nd.

About Full House Resorts

Full House Resorts, Inc. develops and manages gaming facilities. The Company has a management agreement with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi for the development and management of a first-class casino resort in the Battle Creek, Michigan area, which is presently under development. Full House also manages Midway Slots and Simulcast at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. Midway Slots and Simulcast has a total of approximately 1,400 gaming devices, a 450-seat buffet, a 50-seat diner and an entertainment lounge area. The Company was recently named developer and manager for the gaming development project of the Nambe Pueblo of New Mexico, by the Manuelito Chapter of Navajo Indians of New Mexico and by the Northern Cheyenne Nation of Montana. Additionally, the Company is actively pursuing other Indian and non-Indian gaming development and management opportunities.

Forward-looking Statements

No assurances can be given that any development, project or venture mentioned or contemplated by this release will occur. Certain statements in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from that expressed or implied in such statements.

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