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Yellow Brick Road Casino Reveals
Details for the Grand Opening Celebration on June 2
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The media and general public are invited to attend this spectacular launch event. The schedule of opening day events includes:

10:00 a.m. Grand Opening ceremony with special guests, community leaders and local dignitaries

10:30 a.m. An “Emerald Curtain” reveal of the new Oz-themed gaming venue as the first guests follow the yellow brick road to more than 430 Vegas-style slot machines, a bingo hall and multiple restaurants and bars

11:00 a.m. Festivities continue as one lucky guest becomes the inaugural contestant of the Cyclone of Cash. The iconic centerpiece of the new casino, the Cyclone of Cash is a custom-made tornado-style simulator where guests have seconds to collect cash and other prizes.

2:30 p.m. First session of Oneida Nation High-Stakes Bingo at the Wizard Hall with special guest caller Oneida Nation Representative and Nation Enterprises CEO Ray Halbritter

In addition, opening day kicks off many new promotions at the casino, including:

• “There’s No Place Like Home” giveaway – Guests have the chance to win a share of $10,000 in groceries from Tops Markets or a portion of a $35,000 home remodel, simply by signing up for a TS Rewards Card, or visiting a contest kiosk with an existing card, before July 4.
• “Munchkin Mondays” with Dunkin’ Donuts – This sweet deal begins on June 8, rewarding guests who earn 250 points at the casino on “Munchkin Mondays” with 25 complimentary Munchkins® Donut Hole Treats from select Dunkin’ Donuts locations*.

About Yellow Brick Road Casino
Owned by the Oneida Indian Nation, Yellow Brick Road Casino is a $20 million, smoke-free, 60,000 square foot gaming venue located in Upstate New York in the Village of Chittenango. Celebrating the community’s connection with the iconic story, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” Yellow Brick Road Casino features more than 430 Vegas-style cash slot machines, a 500 seat bingo hall named Wizard Hall, and an intimate Keno lounge. The casino also includes casual restaurants and bars including home-style cooking at Dorothy’s Farmhouse, sit-down or take-out hand tossed pizza and wings at Wicked Good Pizza, a fierce selection of brews at the country-western style Heart and Courage Saloon, and mischievously great cocktails at Winged Monkey. The Oz General Store offers tobacco products, pre-packaged food and beverages, bingo supplies and other essentials.

For more information, visit www.YBRCasino.com and follow us on Twitter @YBRCasino.
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About the Oneida Indian Nation
The Oneida Indian Nation is a federally recognized Indian nation in Central New York. A founding member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (also known as the Six Nations or Iroquois Confederacy), the Oneida Indian Nation sided with the Americans in the Revolutionary War and was thanked by Congress and President George Washington for its loyalty and assistance. Today, the Oneida Nation consists of about 1,000 enrolled Members, most of them living in Central New York. The Nation’s enterprises, which employ 4,500 people, include Turning Stone Resort Casino, the SavOn chain of gas stations and convenience stores, RV Park, three marinas, Indian Country Today Media Network – the premier national multi-media source for American Indian news and information, and Four Directions Productions - a 3D animation HD cinematography studio. Proceeds from these enterprises are used to rebuild the Nation’s economic base and provide essential services, including housing, health care, and education incentives and programs, to its Members.

For more information, visit the Nation’s website www.OneidaIndianNation.com.

Media Contact:
Kelly Abdo
Public Relations Manager
Oneida Nation / Oneida Nation Enterprises
315-366-9291