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Lucky Eagle Casino to Sponsor Washington Raptors

July 24, 2008 - American Basketball Association (ABA) News Release


Kelso, WA. The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation and their Lucky Eagle Casino are the major sponsors of the new ABA Washington Raptors professional basketball team that begins play in December. The Chehalis Tribe is very excited to be sponsors of the Raptors and are looking forward to games being played in the beautiful arena at the Lucky Eagle Casino.

The Chehalis Tribe and the Lucky Eagle Casino are very involved in the community and contribute to local school. Washington Raptors President/GM Tim Joseph, stated, "We are very proud to have the backing of the Chehalis Tribe and we're excited to play basketball at the Lucky Eagle Casino. Our team has been involved with their community by holding Kids Basketball Skills Camps at their Youth Center."

Regina Joseph, team owner, states "I am proud of our players for building such a strong and reputable rapport with the tribal children. This has afforded us the opportunity to play games out of the Lucky Eagle Casino." For more information, email info@washingtonraptors.com or call Tim at 360 991 4693 or 360 274 4527 or visit www.abalive.com.

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