$365 Million Casino Hotel L'Auberge du lac
Opens to Public in Lake Charles, LA

NEW YORK, May 27, 2005/PRNewswire/ -- L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino has officially opened to the public, and guests were treated to a spectacular choreographed fireworks display designed by Grucci, known as the "First Family of Fireworks" on opening night. Located in Lake Charles, La., L'Auberge features a unique 26-story asymmetrical hotel complex with 743 spacious rooms, including several suite configurations and private villas.

    For gaming enthusiasts, L'Auberge features the largest single-level riverboat casino in the United States. The resort features 30,000 square feet of gaming action, including 60 table games and over 1,600 slot machines. Unique and diverse dining experiences are featured at L'Auberge, including: award-winning Snake River Grill(SM) from Jackson Hole, Wyo., bringing modern American cuisine in a rustic, Western atmosphere to the area; classic American roadhouse Jack Daniel's(R) Bar and Grill; 400-seat Le Beaucoup Buffet(SM); 24-hour casual dining spot Le Cafe(SM); Asia(SM), a contemporary Asian-fusion and Vietnamese restaurant; Sprinkles(SM), a classic ice cream parlor; and Lattes(SM), a lobby coffee bar serving Starbucks brand coffee. Business travelers can take advantage of approximately 26,000 gross square feet of meeting and conference space, including the L'Auberge Ballroom, The Sycamore Room, and The Cypress Room. One of the resort's highlights is the Contraband Bayou Golf Club at L'Auberge, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by world-renowned golf architect Tom Fazio. The unique 7,000-yard, par-71 championship course is the only public Fazio course in the state. Spa du Lac also offers guests a selection of spa services and treatments at The Salon at Spa du Lac. To learn more about L'Auberge, visithttp://www.ldlcasino.com.