Geer im proud weve been able to take the nugget and make it a sustainable property property. But then came an unsolicited offer from marnell gaming. Marnell we were looking around for properites that may be a good fit for us and the nugget just kept coming up. The nugget was a perfect opportunity. Like the ascuagas the Marnell Company is a family group with a long history in nevada gaming, all of it in the south. They currently own two properties in laughlin. Marnell notes after years of flat revenues, northern nevada gaming has been leading the state and with a diversifying economy, he sees good times ahead. During his ownership ascuaga was known for his frequent walks around the property, talking with customers and employees. It wasnt just public relations. It was his manaqement style. He was listening. Marnell says he plans to do the same. Marnell ive made the mistakes of going into markets and you think you know what you should do and where you should take the property. I think god