Butler National submits Kansas application

"OLATHE, Kansas -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Butler National Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: BUKS) a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Butler National Service Corporation, submitted its Boot Hill Destination Casino and Resort Management Application and Proposal to the Kansas Lottery Commission on Thursday, September 27, 2007.

"Butler National Service Corporation submitted its detailed application for development and management of a Destination Resort that includes a Kansas-Owned Gaming Facility in the Southwest Gaming Zone. The proposal includes conference facilities, restaurants, and resort and spa amenities adjacent to the Mariah Hills golf course in western Dodge City. The proposed gaming operations include slot machines and table games in an upscale "Front Street -- Gunsmoke" themed casino. The initial proposed construction projections exceed $60 million and the proposal provides foresight for planned expansion.

""I am pleased to formally introduce the Boot Hill Casino and Resort 'Where the Wild West Begins'. Our all-Kansas team has worked enthusiastically to present a comprehensive proposal for a first-class destination facility to be built by Kansans, employ Kansans, and promote Kansas tourism, project the Kansas heritage world-wide, and provide economic development to bring Kansans back to Kansas. The proposal offers tremendous tourism and economic growth opportunities to the state, local community and the entire Southwest Kansas region.

"Incorporating the internationally recognized Boot Hill traditions, we plan to elevate Wild West Country tourism to a new level. Our proposal is a long-term commitment of economic benefit to Kansas. More than 1,000 new jobs will be created in and around Dodge City and more than one million new out-of-state tourists are expected to visit the Destination Resort. We are confident that our proposal serves the best interests of Kansans. We appreciate the efforts of all the people of Kansas dedicated to the growth and development of the Destination. We look forward to advancing with the proposal process," commented Clark D. Stewart, President and Chief Executive Officer.