Vol. 14 - No. 8 • August 2016
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While every effort is made to verify the facts published, CE Publishing does not hold itself, any advertiser, or anyone writing for this publication responsible for any error or any possible consequences thereof. The mission of Casino Entertainer is to inform our readers of fun events, promotions, and entertainment at casinos in the Southwest. We support responsible gaming and encourage those who believe they have a gambling problem to contact the National Council on Problem Gambling at 800-522-4700, a 24-hour confidential national hotline, or email ncpg@ncpggambling.org
BATTLE OF THE BANDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 at 7pm
Rude Boyz vs. Country Alibi Free Advance Tickets Wednesday, August 17 at 8am Dancing Eagle $1 Cinema
Presents
Friday, August 19 | 6pm | Rated PG
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Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
At the Isleta Showroom
The Man in the Mirror: A Tribute to Michael Jackson Friday, August 26
Little River Band Saturday, August 13
One of the great vocal bands of the 1970s and ’80s, Little River Band takes the stage in the Showroom on Saturday, August 13. Relive their greatest hits, including: “It’s A Long Way There,” “Help is On Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” and “Reminiscing.” Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $30 for VIP seating and $25 for reserved seating. Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome Man in the Mirror: A Tribute to the King of Pop, live in the Showroom on Friday, August 26. Man in the Mirror captures the essence of a Michael Jackson concert, with all of his greatest
hits from the days of the Jackson 5 through some of Jackson’s last songs. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for VIP seating and $20 for reserved seating. This show is for ages 12 years old or older.
Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages. For more information on other great shows visit isleta.com.
A U G U S T E N T E R TA I N M E N T WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8pm-12am
11 DANNY DURAN & SLO BURNIN’ 31 KARAOKE NIGHT with BLUESTONE PRODUCTIONS
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 9pm-2am
5&6 12 & 13 19 & 20 26 & 27
SILVER COUNTRY BAND DANNY DURAN & SLO BURNIN’ MARTY & TRIPLE SHOT REDNECK THE BAND
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Promotions and Events for August
Join the Club!
Military Mondays
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
Isleta Resort & Casino would like to say thank you for your service. Guests with a valid military ID will receive $10 in free slot play and special discounts throughout the property.
Game Show Mania Isleta has brought back their most popular games! Join the fun for Game Show Mania at Isleta Resort & Casino and win your share of $100,000! Drawings will be every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now through August 26. Four winners will be chosen every two hours, from 2pm until 10pm. Every winner will receive two tickets to America’s Greatest Game Shows on August 27, 2016.
We Love Our Seniors Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years or better will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.
America’s Greatest Game Shows Play America’s favorite games shows all on one stage for a chance to win $100,000! Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to present America’s Greatest Game Shows, starring Erik Estrada, on Saturday, August 27, live in the Bingo Showroom. Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and are available for purchase at the Isleta Eagle Player’s Club. Don’t just watch your favorite game show…be a contestant and WIN!
Curtains of Cash Hot Seats
Win cash, free play, and prizes every hour from 10am to 10pm at Palace West Casino on Tuesdays and Thursdays in August. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into any machine to be eligible.
Batting for Bucks
Qualify all week long during regular play to claim your squares on the baseball prize square board. Win $25 per square during the selected Sunday night baseball game.
Player Rewards
Get rewarded for playing on Thursdays. Starting at 2pm and lasting until 11pm, players can earn one drawing ticket for every hour of live play for a chance to win $100 in Isleta’s Player Reward drawings.
Summer Bingo Games
Evening Sessions in August • 6:30pm–10pm Fridays and Saturdays, buy-in is $16 all-you-canplay and pays $1,016. Sundays, through Thursdays, buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play and pays $300 or $500. $2 Red, White, and Blue Game (3-on Card) pays $300, $400, or $500. There will be three drawings every session, where winners will compete on the Summer Bingo Games prize board for a chance to win up to $100.
POKER
Isleta Bad Beat Jackpot— Aces Over Jacks All the time—guaranteed!
Aces Cracked
Mondays from 2pm to 11pm, play your pocket aces to the end of the showdown and receive $25 in chips if you lose. Applies to all Texas Hold’em games of all limits.
Hand of the Hour Gas & Cash Hot Seats High Win $50 in chips every hour on Wednesdays Fill up on gas and cash every Friday at Palace West Casino, August 5 through September 9 from 10am to 10pm, when eligible players can win between $20 and $500 in the Gas & Cash hot seats giveaways. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into a machine to be eligible.
Tuesdays between 11am and 7pm, receive $10 in chips after a minimum buy-in of $50. Limited to first 30 players who meet buy-in requirement. Live games only.
BINGO
Pyramid of Cash Hot Seats Win up to $500 in cash every Tuesday in August. Winners will be selected every hour from 10am to 10pm. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into a machine or presented at any table game to be eligible.
$10 Free Poker Buy-In
from 2pm to 10pm when you make a qualifying high hand during a live game and are not beaten during the promotional hour. If no high hand is made during the hour, the $50 in chips will roll over to the next hour.
Super Senior Wednesdays
Matinee Session at noon • Evening Session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-youcan-play, and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250.
Bingo Millions
Try all of Isleta’s Bingo Millions games. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you can find a game that fits you—and that could make you a millionaire today! See Bingo Hall for more details. Bingo closures: August 13 and 26
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4X4 FRENZY
Through August 21
Earn points Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays in August at Casino Apache and Inn of the Mountain Gods for a chance to win one of two 2016 Ford F-150 4x4 trucks! Earn 50 player points for one entry into the final drawing. Plus, earn 5X the entries on Wednesdays. The final drawing will be at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Wednesday, August 31, at 7pm, when two lucky players will have a chance to win the brand-new F-150. See Apache Spirit Booth for details.
AUGUST 22 | 8PM TICKETS FROM $20
For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (575) 464-7053 Mescalero, NM | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Get rewarded for helping local children in need Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center. Players who bring in five food items will get 5X the points, and players who bring in three food items and two jars of peanut butter will receive 7X the points on their Spirit Club Card.
LOCASH August 22
SUNDAY UNDER THE STARS Through August 7
Inn of the Mountain Gods’ summer family tradition, Sunday Under the Stars, begins every Sunday at 6pm with live music, followed by a showing of a new familyfriendly movie on the lawn after sunset. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for artist and movie announcements.
MOONLIGHT ZIP TOUR August 17
Soar over the mountains and under the Mescalero stars at Ski Apache, when they host another of their Moonlight ZipTours on Wednesday, August 17. Guests will take a ride during the day and then return for an evening of fun, complete with a Moonlight ZipTour and country-style buffet dinner. Tickets for the two rides and dinner are $110 and space is limited. Visit SkiApache. com for details.
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS and GENE WATSON August 21
Doors open at 7pm, Event starts at 8pm
August 2–31
ENTERTAINMENT
AUGUST 21 | 8PM TICKETS FROM $25
LOCASH
CANS FOR KIDS
The Bellamy Brothers and Gene Watson are coming to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, August 21. Starting in the late 1970s, the Bellamy Brothers found success in country music, charting 20 No. 1 singles and more than 50 hits overall on the country charts. Gene Watson continues to prove why he is rightly referred to as “The Singer’s Singer.” He is most famous for his hits “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” “Fourteen Carat Mind,” and his signature song, “Farewell Party.” Don’t miss this incredible night full of country hits at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, August 21. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at just $25.
Don’t miss LOCASH on Monday, August 22 as they hit the stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods with their greatest hits. This American country music duo, comprised of songwriters and vocalists Chris Lucas and Preston Brust, has released many singles, including two Top 40 hits on Country Airplay: “Keep in Mind” and “I Love This Life.” The duo also co-wrote Keith Urban’s No. 1 single “You Gonna Fly,” and Tim McGraw’s Top 10 hit “Truck Yeah.” Tickets start at just $20.
JUSTIN SHANDOR ELVIS’ BLUE HAWAII August 27
Enjoy dinner and a show with Elvis tribute artist Justin Shandor on Saturday, August 27. Guests will hear some of the greatest rock and roll hits of all time, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” and “Suspicious Minds,” as if they were being sung by the King himself. Shandor began his career impersonating the King at the Elvis-a-Rama Museum in Las Vegas when he was just 16 years old. In February 2013, he made his national TV debut, performing “Can’t Help Falling in Love” during Elvis Week on the Late Show with David Letterman. Doors open at 6pm for the luau-inspired dinner, and the show will begin at 7pm. Tickets are $50. Dinner will feature a variety of mouth-watering side dishes, a romaine and tropical fruit salad, sesame-and-honey-glazed salmon with scallions, Polynesian-style barbeque chicken with mango barbeque sauce, and teriyaki-marinated ginger beef. And for dessert, an upside-down pineapple coconut cake.
FIREBALL WHISKY OUTDOOR BBQ September 3
Join the Casino Apache Travel Center for the Fireball Whisky Outdoor BBQ that will showcase their new Fireball-inspired entrees. Guests will be treated to delicious BBQ, draft beers, fireball shots, music from a live DJ, and giveaways on September 3, from 1pm to 9pm. Choose from the Fireball BBQ Plate for $15.99 or the Fireball BBQ Burger for $10.99.
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HIGH 5’S WIND OF CASH, CASH CUBE August 3–31
Every Wednesday in August, players 55 and older will have a chance to enter the Cash Cube and grab as many fake dollar bills as possible to redeem for real cash. Point earn from 1pm to 3pm. Drawings are at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm at Casino Apache Travel Center.
DINNERWARE GONE WILD
BREAK OR BANK August 5–26
August 4–25
Thursdays in August are going wild. Players who earn 20 points from 4pm to 7:55pm on promotional days at Casino Apache Travel Center will take home a new piece of dinnerware. Players take home an elk coffee cup on August 4, a caribou salad plate on August 11, a deer dinner plate on August 18, and a moose bowl on August 25. Players also have a chance to win a Cabela’s dinnerware set.
FALL INTO CASH HOT SEATS August 5–26
Fall into Cash this August with Friday hot seat deals. Twelve winners will take home their share of $1,000 each week. Players who earn 20 points will receive one entry into the hot seat drawing. There will be drawings every 30 minutes from 6pm to 11pm at Casino Apache Travel Center.
Every Friday in August at Inn of the Mountain Gods, players who earn 20 points will receive one entry into the Break or Bank final drawing August 26 at 9pm. Ten winners will be selected for a chance to win $100 in cash or take a chance to win up to $3,000.
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WEEKLY DRAWINGS 7PM
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
EARN POINTS EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST
August 7–28
Sundays in August at Inn of the Mountain Gods, players who earn 50 points will receive one entry into the weekly drawing at 7pm. Ten winners will be drawn each week to choose a tile from the prize board, revealing their cash prize.
20 POINTS = 1 ENTRY FINAL DRAWING, AUGUST 26 AT 9PM 10 WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED DURING OUR FINAL DRAWING FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $100 CASH OR TAKE A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $3,000!
ROYAL RACES
Through September 3
Every Saturday now through September 3, Apache Spirit Club members who visit Casino Apache Travel Center between 5pm and 8pm can win up to $1,000 in cash with Royal Races. Every 10 points earned on your Apache Spirit Club card earns one entry into the 8pm cash drawings. Those who participate in horse-race bets can place their ticket stub into the drawing drum for an additional entry.
TOURNEVENT OF CHAMPIONS
Win one of two 2016 Ford F-150s! Earn points every Sunday, Thursday and Friday in August for entries into the final drawing! Two players will have a chance to win a truck on August 31.
August 1-26
FINAL DRAWING 7PM Wednesday, August 31
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Inn of the Mountain Gods players can get into the TournEvent of Champions. Point earn from 2pm to 5:50pm on promotional days. The top 10 winners of the weekly slot tournaments, held from 2pm to 6pm, will take home up to $250 in Free Spirit Play, as well as a golden pass into the final drawing. Players will have a chance to win up to $2,500 in cash and represent Inn of the Mountain Gods with a VIP trip to Las Vegas to play for $1 million. Final drawing is August 26 from 5pm to 6:30pm. See Apache Spirit Booth for details.
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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in August
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Craps Match Play is s ’ t I Back at r u Yo San Felipe Casino ! e Gam
Every Monday through Wednesday this month, San Felipe craps players will get $50 in Match Play cheques when they buy in for $100. Buy in at any craps game between 10am and 9pm.
Make sure to drop by San Felipe Casino this month for your chance to play “It’s Your Game!” It’s a combination of cards and dice, where players get the chance to test their luck and skill and turn it into cash. Every Sunday this month, players who are chosen can win up to $1,200. You can earn an entry ticket with every 100 points earned.
ENTERTAINMENT
August 20: UFC 202 Diaz vs. McGregor 2 $5 cover
August Live Music and Dancing
Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am August 5: Westwind Band August 6: Native Sons August 12: Rude Boyz August 13: Tequila Rain August 19: Stillwater Band August 20: Whiskey Baby August 26: Fat City August 27: Rude Boyz
8X Points in August You can earn 8X points on selected days at San Felipe Casino. Earn 8X points on August 8 (8am to noon), August 16 (noon to 4pm), August 22 (4pm to 8pm), and August 30 (8pm to midnight).
PACK A PUNCH CONTINUES . . .
Continue to earn your punches for this month’s blackjack tournament on August 31. Earn a punch with every blackjack dealt on any San Felipe blackjack table—with enough punches you’ll get a FREE entry into the tournament. Stop by San Felipe Casino and speak to one of their friendly dealers to start your new loyalty punch card.
JOKE OF THE MONTH Last night I stayed up late playing poker with Tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died. —Steven Wright
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The New Smoke Shop and Cigar Lounge Now Open at San Felipe Hours are Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 10pm, and Friday and Saturday from 9am until midnight.
Hot Seat Plinko on Fridays
You could win up to $400 in cash every Friday this month at San Felipe Casino. Just play your favorite slot or table game, and if you’re selected you could drop the Plinko Chip at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. Five lucky winners will be selected per drawing.
Great Dining Selections
There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with Players Club card) and the dinner buffet is only $9.95 (with Players Club card). If you’re in the mood for some great fast food then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a wide selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
Casino Employees Day
Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in Loyalty Play, plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
Government Employee Day
Active, retired military, and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet on Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 Gas Purchase will get you $10 Loyalty Slot Play
Got gas? San Felipe Casino does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in Loyalty Play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week.
Did You Also Know…
San Felipe Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games Loyalty Play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino!
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CALIENDO BATTLE OF THE BANDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 at 7pm
Rude Boyz vs. Country Alibi Free Advance Tickets Wednesday, August 17 at 8am Dancing Eagle $1 Cinema
Presents
Friday, August 19 | 6pm | Rated PG
Saturday, August 13 • 8pm Ever want to see Donald Trump, Morgan Freeman, Robert DeNiro, William Shatner, Charles Barkley, John Madden, and presidents Barak Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton on stage in one night? Frank Caliendo makes it possible, with his gut-splitting impersonations, which have appeared on MADtv, Fox NFL Sunday, his own show, Frank TV, The Bob & Tom Show, and at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino on the Las Vegas strip. A comedian, actor, and impressionist, Caliendo has been making people laugh his entire life. On stage, his high energy act is a blend of observations, impressions, characters, and anecdotal stories that start at a frenetic pace and never let up. Appropriately described by the Hollywood Reporter as “a combination of Robin Williams and Jim Carrey,” Caliendo is one comedian that should not be missed. Catch the hilarious Frank Caliendo on Saturday, August 13, at Route 66 Casino Hotel. Visit www.rt66casino.com for more information.
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Te c h G i veaway
Win a Laptop, Win an iPad! Every Friday in August one Laptop and one iPad will be given away. Plus eight more players will win up to $500!
Drawings are every Friday in August at 7pm and 8pm, followed by a Grand Prize Drawing. Rules apply. Visit DEC Players Club for details.
BATTLE of the Bands Saturday, August 20 at 7pm
Rude Boyz vs Country Alibi
Advance tickets will be given away on Wednesday, August 17 at 8am
It’s friendly. It’s social. And tons of fun, especially when it’s you who gets to yell Bingo! So let’s play! Monday-Sunday Evening Doors 5pm | Early Birds 6:45pm | Main Session 7pm Saturday & Sunday Matinee Doors 11:30am | Early Birds 12:45pm | Main Session 1pm Bingo Hotline: (505) 552-7779 *Rules and restrictions apply. Visit the DEC Players Club or Bingo Hall for details.
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Promotions and Events for August at
TournEvent of Champions 2016
A U G U S T E N T E R TA I N M E N T WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS 8pm-12am
11 DANNY DURAN & SLO BURNIN’ 31 KARAOKE NIGHT with BLUESTONE PRODUCTIONS
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 9pm-2am
5&6 12 & 13 19 & 20 26 & 27
SILVER COUNTRY BAND DANNY DURAN & SLO BURNIN’ MARTY & TRIPLE SHOT REDNECK THE BAND
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One The winning great slot r e p r e s e n tative John G. Brokopp tournament from Sky City is an author, columnist, deserves and all participatand freelance writer another, which ing properties will specializing in is precisely receive $800 in casino gambling why Sky round-trip airfare and horse racing. City Casino for two to Las Contact him at Hotel is hostVegas; four-night jgbrokopp1@gmail.com ing Everi’s hotel accommoTournEvent dations; transfers of Champions to and from Mcfor the second straight year. Carron International Airport; food and beverMiranda Leno, Sky City’s marketing manage credit; and, of course, a seat in the chamager, revealed that the date for the 2016 pionship finals boasting over $1.3 million in tournament is August 27. prizes. So, just what is the TournEvent of ChamThe championship finals are set for Seppions? tember 28 at the Wynn Las Vegas XS Night It’s a $1 million slot tournament presentClub. ed by Everi Holdings, one of the world’s Last year the first millionaire was crowned. leading providers of content, technology, More than a quarter-million players from 99 and gaming-related software. casinos in the United States, Canada, and One of its products is the trademarked Peru participated. One hundred and eightyTournEvent, tournament software that two finalists went to the championship of the gives casino operators the ability to seam$1.4 million competition, which was won by lessly convert slot machines into tournaRita Kellerman, who represented Ho-Chunk ment mode. Gaming in the Wisconsin Dells. “Sky City Casino hosted the TournEvent “Any Sky City Casino guest is eligible of Champions for the first time last year,” to earn a ‘Golden Pass’ to compete in the Leno says. “It was a big success. The TournEvent of Champions through our promotournament brought in a lot people to partions department,” Leno explains. For examticipate, and they brought along their family ple, she continues, Sky City is holding its own and friends for their cheering section. The slot tournament just before the TournEvent of excitement was unreal.” Champions. Every participant who has not The TournEvent of Champions is an idea received a Golden Pass will be issued one. that Everi’s vice-president of marketing and “Our winner last year was so excited to win promotions, Linda Trinh, came up with as a the trip to Las Vegas for the championship. way to promote the award-winning product Just to get an opportunity to experience Las to casinos around the globe. Vegas—the excitement, the food, and the atAs a collaboration between Everi and all mosphere—was a tremendous thrill.” participating casinos, TournEvent of Cham“The Money Man,” the official mascot for pions is tied to no single casino brand, Everi’s TournEvent of Champions, will make making it an “open” competition for players a personal appearance at Sky City on tournaas well as the properties themselves. ment day to cheer the players on.
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AUGUST MOON August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
CASH POWER WHEEL
Sky City Casino is bringing more ways to win with the August Moon cash wheel. Come in and play every Tuesday and Friday from 6pm to 10pm for a chance to win your share of over $35,000, or possibly $100,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS
August 3, 10, 17, 24
Win some extra back-to-school cash at Sky City Bingo. Step in and play on select Wednesday nights in August for your chance to win a portion of Bingo’s Back to School $3,000 cash giveaway. Guests with a single cash spend of $15 or more, using their players card, are eligible for drawings.
Every Wednesday in August, patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior patrons earning 50 points from 8am to 3pm also receive one ticket into the Sizzlin’ Seniors cash drawing for a chance to win $100 in cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Wednesday offers in August include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
TANK TOPPER
Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at Player Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky Way Travel Center.
BIG RIG CASH
BLACKJACK HAPPY HOUR August 1–31
Join table games at Sky City Casino Pit for Happy Hour from 2pm to 10pm daily for your chance to win extra cash when you receive three 7’s or 6,7,8 on your first three cards. See Sky City Table Games for additional information.
NEW SIGN-UP PROMOTION
Sky City Casino is offering perks to new members who sign up for a players card. Join for your chance to win $5 or up to $1,000 in free play.
5X MULTIPLIER
Play at Sky City Casino every Thursday in 2016 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Rig Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2016 to win $250 cash plus $100 free play (if present) or $250 (if not present). Sky City CDL cardholders earn one free entry per day, and may earn additional entries with every 30 points earned in play per day.
CDL FUEL & FOOD Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more of diesel receive a two-for-one buffet or half off a single buffet.
See Player Services for details. Must be or become a Players Club cardholder. Management reserves all rights.
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WHAT ARE THE ODDS? Come with me for just a minute: Let’s pay a visit to Sandia Resort and Casino. We’re going to play some slots—a good place to do so since Sandia has stuffed over 2,000 of ‘em across acres and acres of carpet. But, wait. Maybe that’s too many? After all, you don’t play the slots all that often—these choices are a little overwhelming. Okay, then, let’s run over to San Felipe Casino—they have less than 800 slots on their floor. Should be an easier decision, right? Not necessarily. Whether you’re looking for a big score or just a few wins here and there, your odds are about the same at either casino. Why is that? Because everything about slots is random. There are dozens of stories out there about how “this one slot was hit back-to-back with serious jackpot numbers.” That’s an example of random. But let’s go back to you first walking into the casino and looking across the bustling floor at wave after wave of slot machines. How do you decide which machine to
play? Everyone seems to approach the problem differently. I’ve watched as some wander aimlessly and slowly through aisle after aisle, looking, or waiting, for a machine to call to them. Then there are the tigers, the chargers, the players who know precisely which machine they’re going to play, to work over, to talk to, to cuss at, then, hopefully, to kiss. They head straight to that machine and go to work. Is there a difference between these two types of players? Not a whisper. Just go back to that word I mentioned above: random.
Inside your favorite slot machine is a device—we’ll call it a chip. This little rascal is small, wafer-like, and it drives another device that you could say is like a little engine. Now this little chip and this little engine work in concert and run continuously, 24/7, whether or not the machine is being played. The screen only lights up when money drops in and a player starts pushing buttons. At that point, the curtain is up, the symbols are before us, and the show begins—to entertain us, and at times to frustrate us and make us cry. And, yes, sometimes when the machine is at rest, it could hit jackpots, paydays big and small. It’s like a play going on backstage: while the theatre is dark, the show goes on and on. And on. So, which way to go? Simply sit down in front of any old machine and start slugging away, or cull one or two out of the herd of hundreds and concentrate on them only? Psychologists tell me players get the most satisfaction by selecting one or two—no more than three—slots and staying with them. Learn all you can about how to build on credits, familiarize yourself with all the symbols and icons. It will pay off in the end. But the real payoff is the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel if and when you do hit a sizable jackpot, the satisfaction of knowing, “It wasn’t just Lady Luck smiling at me. I learned and earned that payday.”
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You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card. Try our Mexican and Margarita buffet on Mondays! Also enjoy Tuesday Mediterranean night, Wednesday enjoy Mouthwatering Burgers and wings. The Spectacular Thursday Asian Buffet is just $8.99. Friday is all you can eat Crab for just $18.99. Saturdays is the all new Steak and Shrimp for only $10.99. Sunday feast on the Seafood Buffet featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. Enjoy the $4.99 breakfast buffet available Monday through Friday from 6:30 am – 11:00 am. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card.
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Dear Mark: I disagree with one of your assessments/strategies that you should always hit a 16 against a dealer with a 7–10. Sorry, but I am from the school that you should always let the dealer bust instead. What is the basis for your recommendation? —Alex A.
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You give me credit I don’t deserve, Alex. Hitting a 16 against a dealer with a 7, 8, 9, 10/face showing isn’t my personal assessment of how to play the hand correctly. I don’t own the math on this play, or trust my back-of-the-envelope figuring. The correct strategy for this particular hand comes from a set of computer-derived rules for playing every hand against every possible dealer up-card. Here’s the arithmetic based on a kazillion computer calculations: If you hit this lousy hand, you
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)
This month begins on a positive note, especially since Mars and the new moon form a favorable fire trine to your sign! This is great summer energy, and you will become more inspired to date, socialize, and travel. You also begin to feel more creative.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20
Spending money on brightening your home or making it more fun with a hot tub or barbecue may cross your mind now. With all those creative Leo vibrations in the air, you are thinking out of the box, as well as considering settling down or starting a family.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)
The Leo new moon highlights your travel zone and opens up opportunities on the work front for fun and adventurous projects. The full Moon on the 18th gives you time to review any professional contracts or pending legal matters that may be up in the air.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)
This is makeover time, and might even include getting a new look or changing up your wardrobe. Solar power opens up your income zone, so it may be time to let loose and spend a little on yourself and some extracurricular activities in August.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
Happy Birthday, Lions! The cosmic forces are in your favor, giving you all the mental, physical, and spiritual enforcements you could ever ask for to make this the best personal year ever. The planets Venus and Jupiter equal financial windfalls.
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The full moon on the 18th seals the deal with any business transactions that have been pending. The two most beneficial planets, Venus and Jupiter in your sign make this a golden forty day cycle of prosperity. Try to put documents in order before the 30th.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)
This is a time to catch up with any medical appointments and even start a diet and exercise program if you haven’t kept up. The Jupiter vibrations begin to shift in September, so you want to be ready for love, success, and a whirlwind lifestyle.
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SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21
The planet Mars has re-entered your sign this month, bringing back lessons that you may not have finished at the beginning of the summer. Let go of being a caregiver and move on with your own plans and future.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
The planet Mercury begins retrograding from August 30 to September 21 in your legal, travel, and education sector. This means it may be time to reconsider any actions you may be involved with in those areas and hold off or change up if you’re dissatisfied with the results.
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The full moon lands in your sign on the 18th, making love and money decisions a little bumpy during that weekend. The stars are still in your favor, and many situations on the work front will change, giving you leverage to advance or even explore new directions.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
New personal and business relationships enter your life that bring a real boost romantically and economically. It may be time to socialize in different circles or in “meet-up” groups for more mental stimulation and experiences. Educational pursuits aren’t easy, so hang in.
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