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L'Auberge du Lac Hires Former NBA Player as New Casino Host

In his new position, Larry will focus on establishing and nurturing client relationships and creating and maintaining a high level of customer service at the resort casino. He will take part in guest programs and special events for preferred customers; in addition to expanding awareness and excitement of L'Auberge as a gaming and resort destination.

Prior to returning to his native state of Louisiana, Robinson played for the National Basketball Association for 14 years with the New York Knicks, the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets. Robinson was part of the Rockets team during its 1994 NBA World Championship season.

In addition to being an accomplished professional athlete, Robinson graduated from Centenary College in Shreveport, La. with a degree in health and exercise science. In 1997, he was inducted into the Louisiana Basketball Hall of Fame for his accomplishments on the Centenary basketball team.

In his free time, Robinson enjoys giving back to the community through children's basketball camps in Shreveport and Bossier City, La., which he has participated in for the past 10 years.

Robinson resides in Lake Charles.

L'Auberge is located on 227 acres of land in Lake Charles, La., two hours from the Houston metropolitan area. This premier facility is ideal for the business traveler or guest looking for the ultimate in hospitality and dining experiences, plus non-stop gaming action. The property includes a 26-story hotel complex with approximately 750 spacious rooms and suites; an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio; 26,000 gross square feet of meeting space, including a business center and conference registration area; a pool with sandy beach and lazy river; full-service salon and spa and cardio fitness center; retail stores; ten innovative dining outlets; and top-name entertainment. The casino is the largest single-level riverboat casino in the United States and the only single-level riverboat in Louisiana.

About Pinnacle Entertainment

Pinnacle Entertainment owns casinos in Nevada, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana and Argentina, owns a hotel in Missouri, and receives lease income from two card club casinos in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Company opened a major casino resort in Lake Charles, Louisiana in May 2005 and a new casino in Neuquén, Argentina in July 2005. Pinnacle has also been selected for two casino development projects in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The casino operations in St. Louis are dependent upon final approval by the Missouri Gaming Commission.

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