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The Lakes’ Advantage Lakes Entertainment differentiates itself as a casino management company by providing a professional management team with corporate vision and development expertise combined with “hands on� casino operations experience. We combine experienced corporate and casino management with comprehensive marketing programs. Our talent is in bringing the right vision, as well as the financial and human resources together to realize the goals for a
Marketing Expertise A large part of our success is attributable to our ability to develop and manage firstclass gaming destinations, big or small, in a variety of locations throughout the country. Lakes has a proven track record of generating substantial visitor counts to the facilities we manage. Our properties are designed to command a premium share of the markets in which we compete.
successful casino resort development.
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Plans That Work The management team of Lakes Entertainment has been responsible for the development, opening and management of several successful casino resort projects. We have developed full-scale destination resorts as well as smaller regional casinos. Amenities that we have developed and manage include:
• State-of-the-art gaming selections • Full-service hotels • A variety of restaurants and lounges • Retail outlets • Entertainment venues • RV resorts • Golf courses • Supervised child-care activity centers
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Financial Resources Lakes Entertainment has the financial resources
This access to public financing has proven to be a
and access to capital that is a necessity for casino
cornerstone of the company’s strategic growth in the
development projects. Lakes has the long-standing
past, as well as a valuable benefit the company has
relationships and the proven track record to obtain
brought to its projects.
capital in both the equity and debt markets of the Wall Street investment community.
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Experienced Management The management team of Lakes has an established
Lakes has assembled a strong team of gaming
and respected reputation in the gaming industry.
industry experts, with working experience in all
The Lakes management team is a hands on group
aspects of casino development, construction and
of executives, with many years of experience. The
management, many of whom were involved with
excellent track record and proven ability of Lakes
the success of Grand Casinos. The Lakes team has
management to deliver results are important
individual specialists on staff mirroring each of the
assets we offer prospective partners.
functional areas found in a casino project.
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Practical Knowledge In each of the projects developed by our team, we have had responsibility for all aspects of the development, even prior to the construction and operation phases, including:
• Site selection and acquisition
• Financing
• Architectural and theme conception
• Master planning
• Management of environmental issues
• Legal and regulatory matters
Beyond operating skill, we bring valuable experience to considerations such as asset protection, risk management, security, internal controls and employee relations.
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Respected Reputation We have been involved in the development of
Lakes Entertainment has a respected position in
specific materials and curricula in such areas as
the casino entertainment industry for our
sexual harassment and responsible gaming,
approach to the business and the people who
which have become the standard and are used
make running the business possible. From
throughout the industry.
proactive initiatives on important national issues such as welfare-to-work and problem gambling,
There is no doubt that between the programs we
to progressive policies and leading-edge training
have developed and the reputation we have built,
programs within the four walls of our properties,
we WILL be of benefit to future enterprises.
our reputation as an employer and corporate citizen is stellar.
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LYLE BERMAN
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Mr. Berman is a 1964 graduate of the University
In October 1995, Mr. Berman was honored with the
of Minnesota with a degree in Business
B’nai B’rith “Great American Traditions Award.” In
Administration. Mr. Berman began his career
April 1996, he received the Gaming Executive of the
with Berman Buckskin, his family’s leather business.
Year Award; in 2004, Mr. Berman was inducted into
He helped grow the business into a major specialty
the Poker Hall of Fame; and in 2009, he received
retailer with 27 outlets.
the Casino Lifetime Achievement Award from Raving Consulting & Casino Journal.
In 1990, Mr. Berman participated in the founding of Grand Casinos, Inc. Mr. Berman is credited as one
In 1998, Lakes Entertainment, Inc. was formed.
of the early visionaries in the development of casinos
In 2002, as Chairman of the Board and CEO
outside of the traditional gaming markets of Las
of Lakes Entertainment, Inc., Mr. Berman was
Vegas and Atlantic City. In less than five years, the
instrumental in creating the World Poker Tour.
company opened eight casino resorts in four states.
Since January 2005, Mr. Berman is past Chairman and currently sits on the board of Pokertek, Inc.
In 1994, Mr. Berman financed the initial development of Rainforest Cafe. He served as the Chairman and CEO from 1994 until 2000.
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TIM COPE
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Mr. Cope has been with Lakes Entertainment, Inc.
Mr. Cope is a Licensed CPA in the state of Nevada
since December 1998. Prior to that time, Mr. Cope
and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
held the positions of Executive Vice President, Chief
Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno,
Financial Officer and Director of Grand Casinos,
where he was recognized as a “Who’s Who in
Inc. While at Grand, Mr. Cope was involved with
American Colleges and Universities”. Mr. Cope holds
development, financing and management of eight
certificates in computer programming and industrial
casino resorts.
engineering. He has served as Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of what was then the Bally’s
Mr. Cope has over 25 years of gaming experience
Employees Federal Credit Union, President and
with such companies as Bally’s Entertainment and
Director of the Better Business Bureau of Northern
MGM Grand in various operational areas such as
Nevada and has worked with many service, church
table games, slots, keno, cage, food and hotels,
and non-profit organizations. In 2011, Mr. Cope was
along with finance and accounting. Mr. Cope also
named Gaming Executive of the Year by Casino
served as a Director for WPT Enterprises, Inc.
Lawyer Magazine.
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SCOTT JUST
DAMON SCHRAMM
Mr. Just is currently General Manager at Rocky Gap Casino Resort. He is also responsible for all gaming related aspects of Lakes business including casino layout design, table game and slot equipment selection, on-going analysis of operations and formulating improvements to increase revenues. He has been with Lakes and its predecessor, Grand Casinos, since 1993. He has been involved with more than seven casino openings and has also worked with companies such as Stardust Hotel and Casino, Sams Town and Harrah’s.
Mr. Schramm has been with Lakes Entertainment, Inc. since 2005. As Vice President - General Counsel of Lakes, Mr. Schramm regularly provides business and legal advice to senior management and the Board Directors in the areas of SEC compliance, corporate governance, finance, gaming, and mergers and acquisitions.
GENERAL MANAGER ROCKY GAP, VICE PRESIDENT OF GAMING
SHERRI HOLLISTER
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Ms. Hollister is responsible for the human resources and training areas for Lakes Entertainment and its managed properties. Ms. Hollister has been with Lakes Entertainment since 2000 and has over 15 years experience in human resources. She has experience in employee relations, employee benefits, compensation, and training as well as general human resource management. Ms. Hollister has a B.S. in Human Resource Management from Metropolitan State University. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) designation. Ms. Hollister is also a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) from the International Foundation of Employee Benefits and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
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VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND CORPORATE SECRETARY
Mr. Schramm has over 15 years of legal experience focusing primarily on business law with an emphasis on emerging/growth businesses, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance. Prior to his position with Lakes, Mr. Schramm was a partner with a large Minneapolis law firm. Mr. Schramm is a periodic lecturer and author on various legal and business topics, has been named a Rising Star in Minnesota Law by Minnesota Law and Politics, and serves on the board of directors for the Animal Humane Society. Mr. Schramm obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota - Duluth and a Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
JEFF EASTON
VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT Mr. Easton holds the position of Vice President of Internal Audit and has been with Lakes Entertainment, Inc. since January 2002. Mr. Easton has over 20 years of gaming experience with Lakes Entertainment, Park Place Entertainment and Grand Casinos, Inc. in various areas such as internal audit, planning & analysis and accounting. Mr. Easton has been involved with more than seven casino openings. Mr. Easton is a Licensed CPA in the state of Minnesota and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Minnesota State University. Mr. Easton is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Accountants, and the Institute of Internal Auditors.
RICK WALTERS
VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mr. Walters is responsible for all Information Technology design and operations for Lakes Entertainment and managed properties. These duties include but not limited to Client/ Server, Storage Area Networks, Database Management, Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, Telephony, Point of Sale, Security/ Surveillance technology, Audio/Video and Low Voltage Structured Cabling. He has been with Lakes and its predecessor, Grand Casinos, since 1994. He attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches Louisiana where he majored in Computer Information Systems. He has participated in nine casino openings in many jurisdictions, and currently sits on advisory boards for several major gaming companies. Mr. Walters is also member of the Clifton Choctaw Tribe of Louisiana.
BRAD COLBERT
VICE PRESIDENT OF PLANNING & ANALYSIS Mr. Colbert has over 20 years of finance planning and analysis experience, including 15 years of gaming experience in multiple jurisdictions. He graduated with distinction and received his MBA from the Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration with Honors from the University of Wisconsin Madison with a degree in finance and investment banking. Mr. Colbert has participated in multiple financing mergers and acquisitions and funding. His former work includes experience at Rainforest Café and Wells Fargo.
LISA BUSHLAND
VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE Ms. Bushland attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Comprehensive Accounting major. Ms. Bushland, a Certified Public Accountant, worked for several years in public accounting, most recently at KPMG. Ms. Bushland has been with Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and its predecessor, Grand Casinos, since 1995. Her background includes experience in accounting, auditing, Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and income tax preparation. Ms. Bushland directs the company’s accounting and financial reporting. Ms. Bushland is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants.
MIKE MONTROSS
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Mr. Montross oversees development, planning and operations as they relate to the marketing of each Lakes casino. He graduated Cum Laude from Southwest Minnesota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and is a graduate of the Harrah’s Executive Management Development Program. He is a member of Pi Gamma Mu the International Honor Society of Social Science and Pi Kappa Delta a forensic honor fraternity. Mr. Montross is the recipient of two Addy Awards and a Silver Telly for creativity in advertising. He has nearly 20 years of casino experience and has worked for publicly traded, privately owned and Native American casinos. 11
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1991 Grand Casinos, Inc. is founded as a casino development and management company for Indian Tribes on Indian land.
1991 APRIL Grand Casinos, Inc. opens and begins management of Grand Casino Mille Lacs in Onamia, Minnesota for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
1991 OCTOBER Grand Casinos, Inc. completes initial public offering and is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the
1994 JANUARY
trading symbol “GRND.”
Grand Casino Biloxi in Biloxi, Mississippi opens.
1992 MAY
1994 APRIL
Grand Casinos, Inc. opens and begins managing Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minnesota for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
1993 MAY Grand Casino Gulfport in Gulfport, Mississippi opens.
Grand Casinos begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “GND.” Lyle Berman named “Gaming Executive of the Year” by Casino Journal.
1994 JUNE Grand Casinos, Inc. opens and begins managing Grand Casino Avoyelles in Marksville, Louisiana for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana.
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1995 JANUARY
1996 JUNE
Grand Casinos, Inc. opens and begins managing
Grand Casino Tunica in Tunica, Mississippi opens.
Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder, Louisiana for the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana.
1995 APRIL
1998 DECEMBER In 1998, Grand Casinos’ Mississippi assets were merged with the gaming division of Hilton Hotels
Grand Casinos, Inc. is named the Fastest Growing
Corporation to form Park Place Entertainment
Company in America by Fortune magazine.
Corporation now known as Harrah’s Entertainment. The Indian gaming division of Grand Casinos is spun off to form Lakes Gaming, a publicly held casino management company traded on Nasdaq as “LACO.”
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MAY 2002
2006 APRIL
World Poker Tour (WPT) is created.
National Indian Gaming Commission approves management agreement between Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
2006 MAY 2002 JUNE Lakes Gaming becomes Lakes Entertainment, Inc.
2004 JULY NIGC approves management agreement between Lakes and the Shingle Springs Band.
2004 AUGUST
Perkins, Oklahoma for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma.
2006 JULY Lakes Entertainment, Inc. opens the completely remodeled Cimarron Casino in Perkins, Oklahoma.
2007 AUGUST Lakes Entertainment opens and begins managing
WPT Enterprises, Inc. goes public and begins
Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Michigan
trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the
for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians.
trading symbol “WPTE.� Lakes retains a majority ownership interest.
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Lakes begins managing Cimarron Casino in
2008 OCTOBER Lakes Entertainment declared a stock dividend of all of the Company’s shares of WPT Enterprises, Inc.
2008 DECEMBER Lakes Entertainment opens and begins managing Red Hawk Casino in Placerville, California for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
2009 NOVEMBER Ohio voters approve four casinos in the state. Lakes’ backing of the legislation gives them the right to invest up to 10% of the necessary equity in each of these casinos.
2010 JULY Lakes receives $25 million in exchange for its rights in two of four planned Ohio casinos.
2011 JULY Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indian exercises its right to buy out the management agreement for Four winds Casino Resort. Lakes receives $24.5 million and is repaid in full all outstanding debt and ends the management agreement.
2012 APRIL Lakes subsidiary, Evitts Resort, LLC is awarded a video lottery operating license for Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland, Maryland.
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RED HAWK CASINO
JAMUL CASINO
GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY
FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT HORSESHOE CASINO CLEVELAND
GRAND CASINO BILOXI
GRAND CASINO GULFPORT
GRAND CASINO TUNICA
GRAND CASINO AVOYELLES
GRAND CASINO COUSHATTA
CIMARRON CASINO
GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS
Current Managed Projects Investment Projects Past Projects
THISTLEDOWN RACETRACK & CASINO
ROCKY GAP RESORT
CAESARS CLEVELAND
CINCINNATI DEVELOPMENT
TUFWAY PARK
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GRAND CASINO MILLE LACS
OPENED IN ONAMIA, MINNESOTA IN APRIL 1991 Grand Casinos designed, constructed and managed
At opening the casino included a 400-seat bingo
Grand Casino Mille Lacs for the Mille Lacs Band
area, three restaurants, a Kids Quest and a Grand
of Ojibwe Indians. Grand Casinos opened Grand
Arcade. Shortly after opening a 175-room luxury
Casino Mille Lacs in 1991.
hotel was added. While Grand Casinos managed the property, the size grew from approximately 13,000 square feet to 40,000 square feet of casino gaming space. The property had over 1,200 slot machines and over 30 table games.
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GRAND CASINO HINCKLEY
OPENED IN HINCKLEY, MINNESOTA IN MAY 1992 Grand Casino Hinckley was designed, constructed
in 1994 included a 5,000 seat amphitheater,
and managed for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
154 room hotel, a Kids Quest expansion and non-
Indians. Grand Casinos opened Grand Casino
smoking slot gaming space. In 1995, an 18-hole
Hinckley in 1992.
golf course was opened and an indoor lodge and swimming pool were added to the RV Resort.
At opening the casino included four restaurants, two
The property had over 2,000 slot machines and
full-service bars, a lounge and an RV Resort with
over 40 table games.
fully furnished rental units. An expansion
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GRAND CASINO GULFPORT
OPENED IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI IN JANUARY 1993 Grand Casino Gulfport was Grand Casinos first
a comedy club and a dueling piano club with
company-owned property. Amenities offered at
sing-along entertainment.
Grand Casino Gulfport included a Kids Quest, Grand Arcade, seven restaurants, over 2,000 slots,
A 400-room, full-service hotel opened in October
over 80 table games and a poker room.
1995. Every guest room in the 17-story hotel featured a view of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel also
In May 1995, America Live, a tri-level entertainment
included the Grand Spa, an indoor pool and jacuzzi,
complex, opened adjacent to the casino. America
the Crab House restaurant, specialty shops and
Live offered a variety of entertainment options
9,000 square feet of flexible banquet space.
including two dining venues, dancing to live music,
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GRAND CASINO BILOXI
OPENED IN BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI IN JANUARY 1994 Grand Casino Biloxi opened in January 1994, just
and festivals. In April 1995, the 500-room, 12-story
15 miles up the coast from its sister facility in
Grand Casino Biloxi Hotel opened.
Gulfport. Grand Casino Biloxi was a three-story facility with a Kids Quest, a Grand Arcade, six
The hotel offered amenities found in finer hotels
restaurants, over 2,200 slots, 100 table games and
including an outdoor pool, full-service Grand Spa, a
a poker room.
variety of specialty shops and the Crab House restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Nearly
In March 1995, an 1,800-seat theater complex was
17,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space was
opened adjacent to the casino. The Biloxi Grand
also available for groups and conventions.
Theater was home to Las Vegas style production shows and also used for special events such as headline acts, local civic activities, conventions
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GRAND CASINO AVOYELLES
OPENED IN MARKSVILLE, LOUISIANA IN JUNE 1994 Grand Casino Avoyelles was designed, constructed and managed for the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. The property opened in June of 1994. The property featured 220 hotel rooms and a 227 space RV park. The property also featured six restaurants, golf course, meeting space, event center, pool, child care center, arcade and over 1,600 gaming positions.
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GRAND CASINO COUSHATTA
OPENED IN KINDER, LOUISIANA IN JANUARY 1995 Grand Casinos Inc. designed and constructed Grand
Just six months after opening, a 27,000 square-
Casino Coushatta for the Coushatta Tribe of
foot expansion was added to the casino to house
Louisiana. At opening the casino offered three
additional games and dining option in order to keep
restaurants, an entertainment lounge, Kids Quest,
pace with the demand. Grand Casinos Inc./Lakes
Grand Arcade and over 2,300 gaming positions.
Gaming managed Grand Coushatta until 2001.
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GRAND CASINO TUNICA
OPENED IN TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI IN JUNE 1996 Grand Casinos Inc. opened Grand Casino Tunica in
hotel rooms; an entertainment barge; restaurants;
June 1996 as the closest gaming facility to
entertainment lounges; a Kids Quest; a Grand Arcade;
the Memphis market. At the time, it was the largest
a golf course; and swimming and recreational facilities.
casino between Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Also, it
The casino floor had nearly 3,000 slot machines, over
was the largest floating casino in the world.
100 table games and a poker room.
The facility consisted of three connected casinos with different themes. The resort included 800
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CIMARRON CASINO
LOCATED IN PERKINS, OKLAHOMA. RENOVATED IN JULY 2006. Lakes Entertainment began managing Cimarron Casino in Perkins, Oklahoma in May, 2006 for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma. While managing, Lakes oversaw the renovation of the property. The renovation included adding a new restaurant, improving the interior design, increasing parking and increasing the number of gaming positions to 350.
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FOUR WINDS CASINO RESORT
OPENED IN NEW BUFFALO, MICHIGAN IN AUGUST 2007 In August of 2007, Lakes Entertainment opened
Four Winds continues to be one of the leading
and began managing Four Winds Casino Resort
properties in the entire Chicagoland region today.
in New Buffalo, Michigan for the Pokagon Band
This has been due in part to a rapidly growing and
of Potawatomi Indians. The resort is located
loyal customer base. In internal surveys, gamblers in
approximately one hour east of Chicago on I-94 at
the region consistently ranked Four Winds the most
Michigan Exit 1. The property consists of 3,000 slots
desirable casino resort in the region and many local
machines, 100 table games, a WPT poker room, six
tourism publications have named it the best casino
restaurants, multiple retail outlets and a 165-room
in the area.
luxury suite hotel.
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RED HAWK CASINO
OPENED IN SHINGLE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA IN DECEMBER 2008 Lakes oversaw the development, design,
construction of a multi-million dollar interchange to
construction and managed Red Hawk Casino just
connect to Highway 50. The location also dictated
outside of Sacramento, California for the Shingle
the construction of a multiple tiered parking ramp
Springs Band of Miwok Indians.
and a two-level casino design. As part of the opening, Lakes screened over 20,000 applicants to
The property opened in December of 2008. The
fill nearly 2,000 jobs; conducted free table games
facility consists of 2,100 slot machines, 75 table
dealer schools; and hosted vendor fairs for local
games, a poker room and five restaurants.
businesses. Currently over 10,000 people visit the property each day including nearly 20,000 bus
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Construction of this project took approximately 18
passengers traveling over 100 miles from San
months. The site’s unique location required the
Francisco each month.
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ROCKY GAP CASINO RESORT
LOCATED IN CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND. ACQUIRED IN AUGUST 2012. After a lengthy RFP process with multiple bidders,
Maryland, spa, fitness center and several outdoor
Lakes Entertainment acquired the existing Rocky
recreational activities. The casino features more
Gap Golf Resort in August 2012. In less than one
than 500 slot machines, 10 table games, poker room
year Lakes renovated the resort and added a
and video poker bar.
boutique casino. In 2013 the resort reopened as
The resort is uniquely situated inside Rocky Gap
Rocky Gap Casino Resort. The resort is an AAA
State Park. The natural setting and personal
4-Diamond property featuring 200 hotel rooms,
services has led to the resort receiving multiple
12,000 square feet of convention and event space,
awards including awards from AAA, Trip Advisor and
multiple restaurants, Bonkerz Comedy Club™,
Golf Week.
the only Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in
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Since 1991, we have been creating properties that delight players with a great gamble, great food, and an exciting atmosphere always delivered with superior, individualized service. Lakes Entertainment creates successes by bringing together the vision, financial resources and team to make plans work. We invite you to learn more about Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and our current projects by logging on to www.LakesEntertainment.com.
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