MINUTES

The Board of Directors of the New Mexico Gaming Control Board (NMGCB) held its weekly Working Session commencing at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Board Headquarters located at 4900 Alameda Blvd. NE, Albuquerque , New Mexico. Due Notice was given in accordance with the Gaming Control Act and the New Mexico Gaming Control Board Open Meetings Resolution. Board members present were: David Norvell, Don Dutton, Demesia Padilla and Arnold Rael. Also present were: John Monforte, Executive Director, Greg Saunders, Deputy Executive Director and Frank Baca, General Counsel.

The Board discussed during the open session, but took no action on, the discussion of Section 60-2E-3 EE and the nonprofit new application financial qualifications.

The Board discussed during the closed session (Closed pursuant to Section 10-15-1 (H) NMSA 1978, “Open Meetings Act”), but took no action on, Penn National Gaming Machine Licensing Fees.

Working Session adjourned on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.

/s/David Norvell, Esq. Date Approved: 03-19-08

Chair