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ed Hawk Casino is angling to overtake its competitors by changing lanes. With the opening of The Apex, Red Hawk’s new multiattraction entertainment facility, the casino has introduced a draw for families and individuals who may not have an interest in slot machines or card tables. The new entertainment complex, located above the casino’s parking structure and connected to the main gaming floor at the elevator lobby, held its opening event Dec. 26. Featuring a quarter-mile indoor go-kart track, 18-lane bowling alley, virtual reality games and golf simulator bays, as well as a restaurant and sports bar, The Apex provides activities whichever direction you may look. Brian deLugo, Red Hawk’s chief executive officer, sees The Apex as an opportunity to differentiate the casino in the increasingly crowded Northern California gaming market. “I’d say this is a strategic pivot; we’re seeing competition from these other casinos and we thought we could differentiate ourselves from the concert route most other casinos have been
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Racers take a downhill corner on the indoor electric go-kart track at The Apex on Monday. Red Hawk Casino leadership hopes The Apex will be a draw for families looking for entertainment in the Sacramento area. taking,” deLugo said. “Familyfriendly entertainment is lacking in the Sacramento and El Dorado County areas, and this (The Apex) provides options for families who might have no interest in gambling.”
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hen Shelley Martell’s husband Bruce, an AMR paramedic with the Contra Costa Fire Department lost his faithful companion, she saw firsthand the impact the loss of his best friend had. It also got her thinking about the importance animals play in the lives of everyday heroes and, more importantly the
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