Treasure Island Receives “Sexiest Casino” Recognition

Red Wing, Minn. (June 1, 2009) – Native American Casino (NAC) magazine has recognized Treasure Island Resort & Casino as placing third overall in their choices of top 10 Sexiest Casinos. NAC evaluated over 360 Native American Casinos in North America on their architecture and design, both inside and outside of the casino, the hotel, entertainment, restaurants, golf course, gaming facilities and several other categories. Treasure Island Resort & Casino was the highest rated casino in the Midwest and the only Minnesota casino to make the list.

“Treasure Island Resort & Casino works very hard to provide a memorable entertainment experience for everyone - people who love to game, people who are looking for exciting entertainment options and families. It is also a reflection of how hard our team members work to provide world class service to our guests,” said Marcene Hardy, Director of Marketing. “Last fall we completed a $50 million dollar project that would establish Treasure Island as the premier destination resort casino in the Midwest and it is great to receive this award.”

The new 3,000 seat Treasure Island Event Center is a non-smoking facility that hosts national entertainment and performers, where and no seat is more than 125 feet from the main stage with state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment. With an award-winning chef, six restaurants and food options for everyone, Treasure Island has it all. The hotel offers 480 luxurious rooms and suites plus an experienced staff to ensure every visit is exceptional. The Island Xtreme Bowl and arcade features a 24 lane Brunswick bowling alley and over 40 of the hottest arcade games for more family fun. Golf is available at Mount Frontenac and the on-site marina and 120 passenger cruise ship offer options that make every stay memorable at Treasure Island.

According to Mark White of NAC, Treasure Island Resort & Casino had the right combination of hot games and sizzling entertainment plus fun amenities for families. NAC editor Melanie Dellas says, “A sexy casino is one that leaves a person feeling the gaming experience from head to toe. It is a casino that takes your imagination to places it’s never been while touching on all the senses.” Native American Casino is a respected and award winning gaming publication that covers the Native American casino industry. The results of the Sexiest Casino were published in the May issue.

Treasure Island Resort & Casino is the only casino resort in southern Minnesota located on the Mississippi River. Treasure Island offers guests some of the best gaming, accommodations, food service and nationally known entertainment in the casino industry. Treasure Island’s Caribbean themed facility features over 2,500 slots, 42 blackjack tables, six carnival games, a 10-table poker room and a 500-seat high stakes bingo hall. Casino guests can relax in Treasure Island’s luxurious 480-room hotel and take in a show in the new 3,000-seat Island Event and Convention Center. Additional guest amenities include a 137-slip marina, 95-site RV-park, a 120-passenger cruise yacht and Island Xtreme Bowl, a 24 Brunswick™ Lane bowling alley, arcade and lounge. Visit www.treasureislandcasino.com for more information.