Four Winds Casino Resort Unveils New Monthly Blackjack Tournament; Win a Porsche 911 and a Share of $25,000 in Cash This May

NEW BUFFALO, MI--(Marketwire - May 4, 2009) - Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce exceptional offers and exciting new promotions, including a new monthly blackjack tournament and a chance to win a new Porsche® 911® valued at over $79,000, plus a share of $25,000 in cash. Other upcoming highlights include a Mother's Day Brunch at The Buffet. Additionally, in April more than $145,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to 70 W Club Members through Four Winds Casino Resort's W Club Jackpots, which are randomly awarded to players using their W Club card.

Beginning June 2, Four Winds Casino Resort will host a monthly blackjack tournament, which will be held the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The $60 buy-in goes toward the prize pool, which will be more than $5,000 in cash, based on a full tournament.

On Sunday, May 24, 2009, Four Winds Casino Resort is giving its guests a chance to win a new Porsche 911 valued at over $79,000, plus a share of $25,000 in cash. The Porsche is loaded with a 345 horsepower, 3.6 liter engine and a premium leather interior. Cash drawings will begin at 1:00 p.m. Eastern and the grand prize drawing for the car plus $3,000 in cash will be held at 10 p.m. Plus, there is a Last Chance cash drawing at 11:00 p.m. for $2,500. W Club members receive one free entry daily between May 1 and May 24, 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 May 24. Players should see the W Club for more information on this promotion.

"Four Winds has a lot of offer its guests this month, including a chance to win a stunning Porsche 911 and to celebrate mom on Mother's Day with a wonderful Sunday brunch," said Matt Harkness, general manager, Four Winds Casino Resort. "We are also very excited to host a new monthly blackjack tournament beginning in June. Four Winds is continually striving to deliver new and exciting promotions for our guests."

On Sunday, May 10, The Buffet will offer a Mother's Day Brunch in honor of all mothers, near and far. The brunch includes a variety of cooking stations and dishes from around the world, and is available from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Eastern for $28.

Jackpots

During the month of April, more than $145,000 in cash and prizes was awarded to 70 W Club Members through Four Winds Casino Resort's W Club Jackpots, which are randomly awarded to players using their W Club card. Three players won a Medium Jackpot, which must hit by $20,000 and 66 players won Small Jackpots, which must hit by $500. Additionally, on Wednesday, April 15, Beverly G. of Benton Harbor, Mich., won a $78,603 jackpot on a $0.25 Triple Double Red White & Blue™ slot machine.

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