Jerry Bindel, South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association president, said Red Hawk Casino representatives want to promote El Dorado County as a whole, and that involves referring lodging business up to the South Shore. There are about 250 rooms near Red Hawk, Chaplin said. The casino doesn't have lodging, so it's trying to attract the day-tripper rather than overnight guests, Chaplin said. "Right now we're talking to properties to see if they want to test the waters." "I don't know how it will work, but there's nothing to lose," Chaplin said. Red Hawk Casino is off Highway 50 outside of Placerville, about 60 miles from the South Shore.Ĭarol Chaplin, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority executive director, said she met with Red Hawk Casino representatives, and they offered to refer business to Lake Tahoe. On Tuesday morning, workers were putting in the last few slot machines, stocking Red Hawk key chains in the gift shop and making other last-minute preparations for the casino's opening tonight at 7. SHINGLE SPRINGS " The Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs is holding its grand opening today, and South Shore business are seeking ways to compete against and possibly partner with the new casino.
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