Nevada Gold Appoints New Board of Directors Member 

Nevada Gold Appoints New Board of Directors Member

HOUSTON – (PRESS RELEASE) -- Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (AMEX:UWN) today announced that John M. Gallaway has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors.

Mr. Gallaway has more than 40 years' experience as a corporate executive in the gaming and hospitality industries. He served in the Office of the Chairman of Isle of Capri Casinos from 2003-2005 and as President and Chief Operating Officer from 1995-2003. Prior to Isle of Capri, Mr. Gallaway held such positions as Deputy Managing Director of Gaming at Sun International, President and General Manager of Trop World Casino and Entertainment Resort in Atlantic City, President and General Manager of the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Senior Vice President of Caesars Tahoe and Vice President of Hotel Operations at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Mr. Gallaway is a past board member of the National Center for Responsible Gaming and the American Gaming Association, and he also chairs several charitable organizations.

``John's significant experience is a true asset, and we are delighted to have him join our Board,' said H. Thomas Winn, Chairman and CEO. ``We look forward to his contributions to our continued growth, especially as we focus on building our operational expertise.'