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Las Vegas, April 25, 2005 -
Full House Resorts, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: FHRI) ("Full House")
announced today that the Northern Cheyenne Nation of Montana (the
Tribe) has signed a Development and Management Agreement with the
Company which is subject to the approval of the National Indian Gaming
Commission in accordance with federal law. The
Northern Cheyenne's proposed site is land already held in trust,
located approximately 25 miles north of Sheridan, Wyoming at a recreational
destination on the Tongue River Reservoir in southeastern Montana.
Sheridan County, with a population of almost 30,000 and no other
legal gambling, will be the primary target market. The two parties
will work together on the design, size and site plan of the gaming
facility on the tribe's 554 acre Tongue River site. The first phase
of the project will include a 20,000 to 25,000 square foot, first
class facility, housing approximately 200 to 250 video gaming machines,
live poker, restaurant and an RV Park. The design will allow for
expansion of the gaming area, additional food and beverage outlets
and a hotel in a future phase. It is anticipated to open 12 to 18
months from now, pending all regulatory approvals, with a cost for
the first phase of $10 million to $15 million. The tribe currently
has a Class III Gaming Compact with the State of Montana and will
be consulting with the State on the new casino.
Greg Violette, Chief Operating Officer of Full
House, stated that "I'm honored that the Northern Cheyenne
Nation has signed a Management Agreement with Full House Resorts.
They have a very aggressive plan for economic development. The Tribe
has a great deal of land with an abundance of opportunity, and Full
House will assist the tribe with the implementation of all phases
of its economic development plan."
Eugene Little Coyote, President of the Northern
Cheyenne Tribe, stated that "We are confident that Full House
is the right partner to assist the Tribe with the means by which
the Tribe can begin to independently generate the capital resources
that are needed to adequately finance our socio-economic development.
The signing of the casino management agreement is the beginning
of long term growth and prosperity for our Nation. The Tribe wants
to ensure
that its economic development is environmentally sound and culturally
appropriate to preserve its beautiful homelands. There is a long
way to go, but the most important step in any journey is the first
step. It is exciting and wonderful."
Andre Hilliou, Chief Executive Officer of Full
House, stated that "We have been working very hard to identify
growth opportunities since we took over the management of Full House
one year ago, and it is gratifying to now see the fruit of our efforts.
We promised our Board that we would increase shareholder value.
We have the possibility of three, and possibly more, new projects.
With the signing of this management agreement with the Northern
Cheyenne we
are now seeing the results of these efforts."”
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 and by the Manuelito Chapter of Navajo Indians of
New Mexico. 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 the American Stock Exchange will approve the listing application. In addition, we cannot predict the impact such listing may have on the trading of our shares. 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.
For further information, contact
Andre Hilliou, Chief Executive Officer
702-221-7800
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