Shanna Wolfe, Riester, 602-462-2278 or swolfe@riester.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2007

CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN FOR THE NEW CASINO ARIZONA RESORT & SPA
101 & Indian Bend to be the location of Arizona’s Premier Entertainment Destination

SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY – Casino Arizona, an enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRP-MIC), has announced construction of the new Casino Arizona Resort & Spa. The project, located on Indian Bend Road just east of Loop 101 in Scottsdale, will enhance the Valley’s resort, tourism and hospitality offering, while solidifying Casino Arizona’s standing as the premier entertainment destination.

"SRP-MIC is excited about the latest addition to the Casino Arizona family of properties; the new Casino Arizona Resort & Spa will provide guests with even more options for entertainment and relaxation," said Diane Enos, President of the SRP-MIC. "The Resort will be a proud reflection of its environment through its use of native stones, plants and colors. Even further, this endeavor will benefit the SRP-MIC and its surrounding communities by bringing about jobs and stimulating economic growth in Arizona."

Currently in the construction stage, the Casino Arizona Resort & Spa will be comprised of 497 deluxe rooms, luxury suites and executive parlors as well as more than 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor conference space. The new resort's conference center will include a 24,000 square foot Grand Ballroom and 21 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, as well as full-service catering services.

The Casino Arizona Resort & Spa will be home to a wide-array of distinctive amenities including a 13,000 square foot full-service rejuvenating spa. Located high on the 14th floor, the luxurious open-air spa will feature massage areas, steam and sauna rooms, relaxation and serenity lounges, as well as an advanced fitness training facility. With its usual eye on high-quality restaurants, the Casino Arizona Resort & Spa will feature numerous restaurants offering a range of tantalizing cuisine including a multi-stationed international buffet, coffee shop, cigar and wine bar, and an upscale dining experience on the 15th floor - complete with 360-degree views of the Valley. Guests also will enjoy an interactive multi-dimensional water zone comprised of adult and child pool areas, spas, swim up bar and water slide; 750 seat Showroom offering live entertainment with private rooms; concert seating for more than 2,000 people; a sports bar; a piano bar, and a 14th floor VIP Lounge, all designed to excite the senses and provide an entertainment experience not offered anywhere else in the Valley.

It is the 240,000 square foot gaming and entertainment venue, however, that will be the main attraction of Casino Arizona Resort & Spa. The casino will offer a variety of high-tech slot machines and table games. The non-smoking card room will feature such games as Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha and 7-Card Stud, while the more than 50 table games will include Blackjack, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. Fast-action keno and off-track betting on horses and dogs will complete the gaming floor; all of which will be available to guests all day, every day.

"In planning and developing the new property, it is of the utmost importance to us that we maintain the traditions that give Casino Arizona a unique presence in the community," said Jon Jenkins, President/CEO of Casino Arizona. "One of those ways is to continue the Casino Arizona tradition of providing the best gaming and entertainment to all of our guests."

Another important tradition that will be factored into the new Casino Arizona Resort & Spa will be the adherence to the culture of the SRP-MIC. Displays of cultural significance will be exhibited both in the design and in exhibits throughout the property. Casino Arizona Resort & Spa has already broken ground for construction and is scheduled to be completed in early 2010.

About Casino Arizona
Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips currently offers visitors more than 100,000 square feet devoted to gaming and entertainment. Amenities include 52 blackjack tables, 998 EZ-Pay slot machines, Keno, a world-class showroom and gourmet restaurants including the Cholla Prime Steakhouse and Lounge.

Casino Arizona 101 & Indian Bend currently features 532 slot machines, 40 blackjack tables, 45 poker tables and fast action keno.

Casino Arizona is your home for "The Year of Luck," with Casino Arizona's slots paying out $7.1 million every day! Visit Casino Arizona's Web site at casinoarizona.com for more information.