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Nevada Gold appoints CEO to Board of Directors

HOUSTON, Texas – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) today announced that Robert B. Sturges has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Sturges was named Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Gold in October, 2006. Prior to that, he had been retained as a special consultant to the Company since June, 2006. The appointment expands the Board from seven to eight Directors.

Mr. Sturges stated, ``I am deeply appreciative of the Board's support in my appointment. I am also delighted to have the opportunity to continue working with the Board to improve Nevada Gold's operational and financial performance in an effort to enhance long-term shareholder value.'

Mr. Sturges has over twenty years of gaming industry experience, including over fifteen years with Carnival Resorts & Casinos and Carnival Corporation. Prior to joining Nevada Gold, Mr. Sturges oversaw the development and operation of the Casino Rouge Riverboat in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Casino Rama Resort and Casino in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada market. Earlier in Mr. Sturges' career, he also served as Deputy Director and Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Mr. Sturges is currently a board member of Benihana, Inc. (NasdaqGM:BNHN - News) and currently serves as the Lead Independent Director, as well as a member of the Audit, Compensation and Executive Committees.

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