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SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO RAISES $15,000 FOR SENECA DIABETES FOUNDATION

SALAMANCA, NEW YORK - Seneca Allegany Casino took a significant step toward the future this afternoon, starting the process for one of the area's most significant development projects.

Seneca Nation Treasurer Maurice John was joined by members of the Seneca Nation Tribal Council and representatives from Seneca Gaming Corporation as Seneca Allegany Casino officially broke ground for a 220-room resort hotel.

"Today marks an important milestone for Seneca Allegany Casino," Treasurer John said. "This new hotel will expand the possibilities of what Seneca Allegany Casino can become and enhance the world-class atmosphere that our patrons already enjoy when they visit us."

SALAMANCA, NEW YORK - As a sold-out crowd waited to hear the music of the multi-platinum selling group Lonestar, Seneca Allegany Casino announced that its first major concert was a tremendous success for another reason. The concert generated a $15,000 donation to the Seneca Diabetes Foundation, which was established to support research and education efforts.

After the concert's opening act, a check was presented to Barry E. Snyder Sr., President of the Seneca Nation of Indians, representing a portion of the proceeds generated by concert ticket sales. Diabetes has become a severe health problem for the people of Seneca Nation.

"We are extremely encouraged and pleased, not only by the response to this concert, but by the support and awareness we were able to generate for this important cause as well," Brian Hansberry, Chief Operating Officer, Seneca Allegany Casino said.

More than 3,000 people came to the casino for the outdoor concert, which started with a performance by The Blues Hounds, a band whose members hail from the Cattaraugus Reservation. Lonestar took the stage at 8:00 p.m. to great applause and had the large crowd dancing from the start.

Seneca Allegany Casino features Vegas-style gaming and a Poker Room. The 122,000 square-foot Casino consists of table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride� and 3 Card Poker, more than 1,800 reel-spinning and video slot machines, two snack bars, Thunder Mountain Buffet, Eight Clans Gift Shop, live weekend entertainment and complimentary beverages while gaming. Free parking is available to patrons through complimentary valet services, self-parking areas, and an eight-story garage with covered walkway. The Casino is owned and operated by the Seneca Nation of Indians.

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