Ready for an escape from the ordinary? Sam Houston Race Park and L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort are giving fans an opportunity to win a FREE getaway for two to the Land of Lagniappe! The trip includes (1) night deluxe hotel accommodations for two in Lake Charles, Louisiana, along with a gift basket, your choice of two rounds of golf at Contraband Bayou Golf Club OR (2) Swedish Massage packages at Spa du Lac. Package is based on availability Sunday-Thursday; no holidays. Reservations are required. Vacation package is valid until December 23, 2009. Not redeemable for cash. Must be 21 years old to in order to redeem.

Fans of Sam Houston Race Park can register for this rejuvenating escape, part of The Park’s 15 year anniversary celebration offering fans the chance to win exciting vacations and prizes throughout the year, by registering online at www.shrp.com or signing up on-site. Details and registration forms are available in the History of Sam Houston Race Park room, which features highlights of the last 15 years of racing and special events at The Park, located on the south end of the Paddock Level.

One lucky winner will be drawn at random on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Contestants do not need to be present to win. All contestants must be 21 years of age or older in order to claim the prize.

L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort is located on 242 acres of land in Lake Charles, Louisiana, two hours from the Houston metropolitan area. This premier facility is ideal for the business traveler or guest looking for the ultimate in hospitality and dining experiences, plus non-stop gaming action. The property includes a 26-story hotel complex with approximately 1,000 spacious rooms and suites; an 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Fazio; 26,000 gross square feet of meeting space, including a business center and conference registration area; two resort swimming pools, lazy river and private cabana courtyard; full-service salon and spa and cardio fitness center; retail stores; ten innovative dining outlets; and top-name entertainment. The casino features 30,000 square feet of Vegas-like gaming action with 62 table games and more than 1,600 ticket-in ticket-out slot machines. To learn more about L’Auberge, call reservations at (866) 580-7444 or visit www.ldlcasino.com.