World Championship Muay Thai

San Manuel Brings Full-Rules Muay Thai to the I. E. for the First Time

Evening Includes IKKC World Lightweight Championship Bout and Unique Wai Khru Ritual

November 9, 2006

San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino

777 San Manuel Blvd.

Highland, California

San Manuel Indian Nation, Calif. – On Thursday, November 9, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino brings

full-rules Muay Thai martial arts to the Inland Empire for the first time ever. Tickets are available now at the

San Manuel Box Office or at Ticketmaster.com for $45, $65, and $100. The fights begin at 7:30 p.m.

Known for its action-charged Fury in the Ring boxing matches and popular Mixed Martial Arts programs,

San Manuel now goes a step further in hosting a night of Muay Thai combat. The event is presented in

conjunction with World Championship Muay Thai Promoter Dennis Warner and In Sync Productions, Inc.

Headlining the 10-bout card is an IKKC World Lightweight Championship match pitting Kaensak Soh

against Mohamed Etajiri.

Meaning literally Thai Boxing, Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand. The fights feature punches, kicks,

elbows, knees, standing grappling, and head-butts to wear down and/or knock out one's opponent. Training

methods develop devastating power, speed, and superb cardiovascular endurance.

Included in the evening's activities is one of its more unique aspects: a pre-fight ritual called the Wai-Khru,

which means respecting the teacher. It is a dance meant to pay respect to the fighter's instructor. It is also

a way for a combatant to stretch and warm up as well as to relax and prepare his or her body and mind for

the upcoming bout.

Full Rules Muay Thai (**Weigh-in at the casino on November 8)

WCK Event November 9th, 2006

**Subject to change

Line-up:

About San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino

In 1986, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino began operations with a high-stakes bingo hall and a few

hundred employees. Over the years it has evolved and changed, transforming into what it is today—a full

service gaming and entertainment phenomenon with over 3,000 employees. Drawing approximately 2.2

million visitors every year, and paying out nearly two billion dollars in cash, prizes and giveaways, San

Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is the new destination for fun for Southern California. Just a 70-minute drive

from downtown Los Angeles, guests will find the hottest mix of gaming and entertainment around. The

casino boasts 2,000 of the latest slots, live poker and Vegas-style blackjack, high-limit gaming, high-stakes

bingo, and a generous players reward program. But gaming isn't their only attraction. Tie in their wide

assortment of great tasting dining options and the incredible entertainment in their state-of-the-art showroom,

and it makes for one unforgettable experience. For more information on San Manuel Indian Bingo and

Casino, please visit their Web site at www.sanmanuel.com or call 800-359-2464.

(11/6/06)