Vol. 13 - No. 8 - August 2015
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Close to Home... Far from Ordinary
I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2015 Sandia Resort & Casino.
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Promotions for August
$300,000
Now through August 31
BINGO SPECIALS
Who doesn’t love an exciting game of bingo and the chance to win some great prizes? This month, enjoy the following special games:
SIZZLING SUMMER SPECIAL
Sunday, August 16, Matinee and Evening Session • Three drawings each session • First place wins $500, second place wins $300, and third place winds $200
Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino from now until the end of August and be one of 1,800 winners to earn your share of $300,000 in Mystery Free Play. Daily drawings will be held every half hour from noon to 9pm, Monday through Sunday. To qualify for the Mystery Bounce Back offer, play on August 30 from 8am to 11:59pm, insert card, and free play will automatically download from $5 to $1,000 in free play. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.
POINT MULTIPLIER
• Earn 777 points every Thursday and receive $5 in free play • During “Slot Happy Hour” on August 11 and 25, play from 8am to 11am and 5pm to 7pm, using your Peak Rewards Card to earn mystery points
HAWAII FLY AWAY VACATION
Sunday, August 30, Evening Sessions • Earn cards August 1 through August 30 to play in a special Hawaiian vacation game • Winner will receive a trip to Hawaii for two, valued at $3,000
AUGUST DISCOUNT WEEKEND SPECIAL
Every Friday and Saturday, enjoy great package discounts: • Red Enchilada $10 off • Green Enchilada $15 off • Whole Enchilada $20 off • Half-time packages $5 off • NO minimum on electronics
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Council Room Restaurant:
Sunshine & Moonshine Promo: Featuring food and beverage specialties from the Deep South, including alligator skewers and catfish sliders with apple slaw. Albuquerque Mac & Cheese Festival: Balloon Fiesta Park on August 22 from 1pm to 5pm. See themacandcheesefest.com for details.
Bien Shur
Restaurant and lounge will be open Sunday, August 9, for the John Fogerty concert, starting at 4pm for the lounge and 5pm for the dining room. Also enjoy live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night in the lounge.
Tlur Pa Lounge
• DJ in the lounge from 7pm to 9pm, every Friday and Saturday, followed by live bands from 9pm to 11pm • Enjoy $6 and $7 Red Bull drink specials throughout the entire month of August • Now showing NFL pre-season action on the 25foot video wall
Roadrunner Grill and P’a Shur Deli $2 Hamburgers and $2 Sandia Nachos
Pool Bar & Grille
Poor bar half-yard special, Three Olives Cherry Slushy for $6
SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION
GREEN REED SPA
Every Wednesday, all Peak Rewards players who are 55-plus years old can receive a $5 lunch buffet and 3X points for their slot play from 8am to 11:59pm. In addition, those players 55 years old and older are eligible for $50 in cash hot seat drawings every half hour from 9am to 4pm.
Summer Skincare Retreat Package: Featuring a 30-minute Sun Repair Facial, 60-minute Radiant Soak, and 60-minute Organic Mint & Arnica Cooling Pedicure, all for $235.
POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Throughout the month of August, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 10X points for every dollar spent in a cash or credit transaction for food and beverage purchases (excluding alcohol). Guests must present their players cards during the transaction to earn points.
POKER TOURNAMENTS
NEW MEMBER PROMO
$45 Sunday Tournaments
All new members receive $25 worth of free slot play OR $25 in table games free play AND 3X points on the day they sign up.
Every Sunday at noon with a $45 buy-in
$55 Tuesday Tournaments
Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-in
CONCERTS
John Fogerty
Sunday, August 9 (doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm)
Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty Sara Evans Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, $20 bounty on every player
Friday, August 28 (doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm— no tribal or employee discounts on ticket purchases)
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CHUBBY CHECKER Friday, August 7, at 8pm
Ever since he hit overnight superstardom with his 1960 hit “The Twist,” Chubby Checker has done more to change the way we dance than any other artist before or since. Throughout the decade, Checker released one hit record after another, including “Slow Twistn’,” “Popeye the Hitchhiker,” and “Let’s Twist Again” (for which he won a Grammy), “The Fly,” and “Limbo Rock,” many of which also inspired dances by the same name. In 2007 Chubby returned to the charts with “Knock Down The Walls,” a No. 1 dance track on Billboard, and in 2008 the magazine named “The Twist” the biggest hit song of all time, the only single to top the Billboard Hot 100 twice. Checker remains a tireless performer, supported by his wife of 52 years, former Dutch Model and Miss World 1962, Catharina Lodders, with whom he has several children, including Notable Awards • The only artist to have five albums in the Top 12 at one time • First platinum single with “Let’s Twist Again” • The only artist to top the Billboard 100 twice, with “The Twist” • The only artist to have nine doublesided hits
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WNBA star Mistie Bass. He also credits his fans for keeping him inspired. “The energy I get from singing and dancing with all these people over the years is unlike anything else I experience,” he has said. “I never want it to end.” Neither do we. Come experience Chubby Checker at Isleta Resort & Casino on Friday, August 7. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
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Promotions and Events for August Join the Club!
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
We Love Our Seniors
Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years plus 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.
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Million Dollar Summer Fiery Finale August 1–30 One winner will be drawn every hour from 10am to 10pm every day in August, except on Sundays, when drawings will be held from 10am to 8pm. Winners will have 7 Lucky Minutes to report to the Isleta Eagle Players Club to claim their prize. Prize amount will start at $500 and roll over to the next drawing if prize is not claimed in seven minutes. In the event the name drawn is not present and the amount rolls over to the next drawing, there will be a second chance drawing where two (2) names will be drawn for $100 in cash via hot seat drawings. Sunday’s 8pm drawing is a MUST GO! Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker.
Palace West Blazin’ Bucks
August 1–30 On Mondays through Thursdays at Palace West, one winner will be selected every hour in August from 10am to 10pm. Prize amount will start at $100 and will roll over to the next drawing if prize is not claimed within two minutes. Thursday’s 10pm drawing is a MUST GO! Prize amount increases to $200 on Fridays through Sundays, with a guaranteed MUST GO each night at 10pm.
Tournament Tuesdays Slot Tournament On Now
Qualify every month to earn a seat in the Tuesday Tournament. The top 20 players each Tuesday will win their share of $3,500.
Military Mondays
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.
Isleta Poker Rewards
Get rewarded by playing poker! Earn an entry for every hour of live play completed and you’re in. Drawings held every Thursday from 5pm to 11pm for $200. If the player is not present, the unclaimed amount will roll over to the next hourly drawing. See Poker Room for more details.
Bingo
Back to School Session
Saturday Evening Matinee August 8, 6pm to 10pm Buy-in is $6 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay $600. $2 Back to School Game for computer set-up and accessories. There will be four cash drawings that pay $250 each.
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 closures: August 7 & 29 See Bingo Hall for more details.
ENTERTAINMENT Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 12 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
Chubby Checker Friday August 7
Come out and celebrate “The Twist” with Chubby Checker, live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on August 7. Chubby Checker is the only recording artist to place five albums in the Top 12 all at once. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now.
The Man in the Mirror A Tribute to Michael Jackson Saturday, August 29
Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome Man in the Mirror—A Tribute to the King of Pop, live in the Showroom on Saturday, August 29. Man in the Mirror captures the excitement of Michael Jackson’s live concerts. Experience the artist’s greatest hits, from his days with the Jackson 5 through some of his last songs. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 and on sale now.
American English Beatles Tribute
Saturday, September 12
Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome back American English live in the showroom on Saturday September 12. Performing all of the Beatles’ major hits through all three decades this show is a must see. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now.
Johnny Rivers Friday, September 18
Johnny Rivers has been re-scheduled to perform live in the Isleta Casino Showroom with hits such as “Memphis,” “Secret Agent Man,” “Mountain of Love,” and many more. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 are on sale to the public beginning August 7. Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages.
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APACHE TEE
Enjoy live music at Apache Tee restaurant every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm to 10pm. For more information on the Apache Tee visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
CASINO LOUNGE
For late night entertainment, live music and cocktails visit the new Casino Lounge every Friday and Saturday night from 8pm to midnight. Enjoy authentic country originals from Texan Abe Mac on August 1, and the soulful sounds of The Voice winner Tawnya Reynolds on August 13. For more information on the new Casino Lounge and entertainment visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
JUSTIN SHANDOR August 29
ALOE BLACC August 1
Multi-talented singer, songwriter, producer, and actor Aloe Blacc brings his suave set to the stage on Saturday, August 1. Blacc is best known for his mega-hit singles “Need a Dollar” and “The Man,” and for his vocals on Avicii’s “Wake Me Up.” Tickets start at just $40. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations.
Graceland-endorsed Elvis impersonator Justin Shandor brings his tribute performance to the stage on Saturday, August 29. Perfectly performing such beloved Elvis hits as “Jailhouse Rock” and “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” to name just a few, this dinner and concert combination event will be one to remember. Doors open at 6pm and dinner begins at 6:30pm, followed by the concert at 8pm. Tickets are $50 and include dinner. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations.
SUNDAYS UNDER THE STARS August 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
SKILLET
August 13
Alternative rock band Skillet brings the noise on Thursday, August 13, with certified gold hits like “Whispers in the Dark,” “Hero,” and other songs from their latest album, Rise. Tickets start at just $25 and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations.
The Sundays Under the Stars family summer tradition continues through August. Live music kicks off the night beginning at 6pm, followed by a family-friendly movie on the lawn after sunset. This month’s entertainment includes the SK Band, followed by Annie, on August 2; Beyond Control, followed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, on August 9; Birch Street, followed by Mega Mind, on August 16; Broxton, followed by Bears, on August 23; and the SK Band, followed by Little Rascals, on August 30. For a full schedule of summer entertainment, visit InnoftheMountainGods. com.
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The amazing Justin Shandor promises to perform all your favorite Elvis hits from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s. His high-energy show is a must for all fans. Don’t miss this one-night-only opportunity. Tickets are $20 and are on sale now at the San Felipe Casino box office or on holdmyticket.com.
Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am, enjoy the very best of local live bands and dancing. Fridays August 7: Straight Shot August 14: Hagan Road Boys August 21: Tequila Rain August 28: Fat City Saturdays August 1: Rude Boyz August 8: Whiskey Baby August 15: James & Ernie Comedy Slam (cover) Followed by the Rude Boyz (free after show) August 22: Native Sun August 29: Westwind Band
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IT’S TIME TO TAKE THE PLINKO PLUNGE!
Dive into huge winnings now through September 27 at San Felipe Casino. Take the Plinko Plunge, and you could win cool cash and fun prizes during hourly Sunday drawings held at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm starting August 2
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CASINO EMPLOYEE DAY
Every Monday through Thursday now through September 30, you can play craps and six-deck blackjack for just a buck. If you don’t know how to play, just ask one of San Felipe’s friendly dealers for the details.
3X POINTS THURSDAYS
Earn 3X points every Thursday in August. You’ll be able to triple your points all day on every slot and table game.
5, 6, 7 CARD CHARLEY
Win bonus payouts all month long of $10, $25, and $50 while playing blackjack. Every time you’re dealt a 5-, 6-, or 7-card hand and don’t bust, you’ll win! The bonus payouts are on all double-deck blackjack games.
$3.99 BREAKFAST BURRITOS
Stop in at San Felipe Travel Center and treat yourself to burritos just like Grandma makes, fresh and warm from the oven. At only $3.99 each, all day, every day, you can enjoy more than one!
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 $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some delicious fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99. Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in free play, plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DAY
Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet every Saturday, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 Gas Purchase = $10 FREE SLOT PLAY
Need gas? They got it! San Felipe Players Club members are eligible for $10 in free slot 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.
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Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games FREE play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino!
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GIPSY KINGS KRAIG PARKER Ultimate Tribute to Elvis Friday, August 14, at 8pm For the past 16 years, Kraig Parker has stunned audiences from Las Vegas to London with his near-perfect homage to the look, sound, and charisma that made Elvis Presley the King of Rock and Roll. There is screaming,
there is swooning, and there is the trademark scarf giveaway. Don’t miss the excitement of a truly world-class tribute show at Route 66 Casino Hotel on August 14. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com
Friday, August 21, at 8pm It has been 25 years since the Gipsy Kings captured the world’s imagination with their self-titled debut album—a record that became a genuine certified-platinum phenomenon and introduced millions of listeners to a unique, irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms. Nominated four times for a Grammy award, the Gipsy Kings, whose members hail from France but sing in Spanish, finally snagged a statuette in 2013 for Best World Music Album
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THREE DAYS GRACE Saturday, August 29, at 8pm If you only had three days in which to change your entire life, what would you do? That was the question on the minds of the members of the Canadian alt-metal band Three Days Grace when searching for a name for their band. And the query’s urgency informs everything about them, from their thumping guitars to their energetic stage presence. Three Days Grace broke onto the music scene in 2003 with the polarizing single, “I Hate Everything About You,” from their self-titled debut album. But fans loved it—and them—and the group went on to enjoy a string of hit songs, including “Just Like You” and “Home.” In 2012,
their album Transit Of Venus earned the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s hard rock chart, went Top 5 on the Top 200, and received a nomination for Best Rock Album of the Year at the Juno Awards. To date, Three Days Grace has sold more than 6 million records in the United States alone and they hold the record for the most No. 1 songs at Active Rock Radio – 13, including the synth-driven “I Am Machine.” If you’re a fan of smart lyrics set to a driving metal beat, don’t miss Three Days Grace at Route 66 Casino Hotel on August 29. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com
with Savor Flamenco. Their other top songs include “Bamboleo,” “Vamos a Bailar,” and “Volare.” Having sold almost 20 million albums to date, all while retaining the same line-up, the Gipsy Kings are also tireless performers, always ready to wow audiences on stages around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the best flamenco groups in the world, when the Gipsy Kings play Route 66 Casino Hotel on August 21. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com
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AUGUST 1ST - SEPTEMBER 18TH Back by popular demand…Win 1 of 4 brand new ATV’s courtesy of Bobby J’s Yamaha on September 18th, 2015! Enter to win by earning entries daily, qualifier drawings will be held every Friday at 7pm & 8pm! Be our next big winner during the Off Road to Riches 2 Giveaway!
• 1 FREE ENTRY DAILY • 1 ENTRY FOR EVERY 10 POINTS EARNED • 10 ATV QUALIFIERS DRAWN EVERY FRIDAY5 QUALIFIERS AT 7PM & 8PM. • GRAND PRIZE DRAWING ON SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2015 4 LUCKY WINNERS OF BRAND NEW ATVS AND 66 WINNERS OF $100 PROMO CASH
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GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE The Troubadour Experience Saturday, August 15
Carrying on in true George Strait tradition, the Troubadour Experience welcomes you to an authentic live tribute to country music’s most legendary performer. You’ll hear all of Strait’s best-known hits, including the No. 1 smashes, “Fool Hearted Memory,” “All My Ex’s Live In Texas,” “Ocean Front Property,” “The Chair,” and “Here For A Good Time.” Incorporating topnotch production values, the
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show looks, sounds, and feels as if you are actually at a George Strait concert. The members of the Troubadour Experience are no strangers to the big stage. They have opened for and/or been a member of such nationally known acts as the Gatlin Brothers, Tracy Lawrence, Gary Allan, the Bellamy Brothers, and Blackhawk, to name a few. For the millions of George Strait fans and country music lovers alike, the Troubadour Experience is a must-see. Relive your favorite memories and make new ones as you’re entertained in true George Strait fashion at Sky City Casino on August 15. For more information, visit www.skycity.com
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Goodbye Club 102, Hello Sky Lounge Put on your dancing shoes and make your way to Sky City Casino Hotel’s new Sky Lounge. Sky Lounge, formally known as Club 102, is now enclosed separately from the casino floor, and it features an extended stage, dance floor, seven 60-inch flat screen high definition televisions, a full bar, and booth seating that compliments the lively atmosphere. This is the place to enjoy good times, whether with live entertainment performed by local bands, your favorite sports team on the big screens, or with a wide selection of cocktails, wine, and beer, including Sky City’s own Pale Ale. So whether you want to simply unwind from a hectic day or dance the night away, step into the new Sky Lounge. Open Mondays through Wednesdays, 4pm to midnight; Thursdays, 4pm to 12:30am; Fridays, 4pm to 2am; Saturdays, 2pm to 2am; and Sundays, 2pm to 11pm.
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$10 BUY-IN SLOT TOURNAMENT August 1
Enter Sky City’s $10 Buy-In Slot Tournament on August 1 for your chance to win $500 in cash or $100 to $400 total free play. Final 12 qualified winners receive a golden ticket to participate in the August Multimedia Slot Tournament, to qualify for the Multimedia 2015 National TournEvent of Champions in Las Vegas, NV.
BINGO’S MYSTERY DAUBER GIVEAWAY August 3, 10, 17, & 24
Daub your way to winnings every Monday night at Sky City Bingo for Bingo’s Mystery Dauber Giveaway. Guests with qualifying cash spend receive three select daubers
TRIPLE YOUR LUCK August 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, & 29
Enjoy three times the winnings with Sky City Casino’s Triple Your Luck giveaway! Come in and play every Thursday, Friday, and select Saturdays in August, and take a spin on the lucky prize wheel for a chance to win $150 to $2,015 in cash. Drawings held every half hour from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.
STRAIT INTO CASH August 15
From music “Strait” to money, join the fun on August 15 after the Troubadour Experience: A Tribute to George Strait, for a chance to win a portion of the $4,000 total cash giveaway. Random drawings held every 15 minutes from 10:15pm to midnight, with one $250 to $1,000 winner for each drawing. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned. New sign ups receive two entries.
SHUFFLE MASTER CLASSIC August 1 to August 15
Play the table games at Sky City Casino Pit from August 1 to August 15 for your chance to earn an entry into the National Tournament in Las Vegas, NV. Patrons with a “classic” winning hand—six-card straight flush—qualify for entry to the Shuffle Master Classic.
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 2015 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
NIFTY FIFTY AND OVER
Every Friday 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 Nifty Fifty and Over drawing for a chance to win $100 in cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Friday offers in August include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
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$500 CaSh and $2,100 Free Play ★ 2pm - Sign-up ★ 4pm to 6pm ★ Finals immediately following last session All 12 final winners receive a golden ticket (provided they have not received a ticket) to participate in the August 22nd TournEvent of Champions slot tournament. Patrons must buy into tournament. Must be 21 years old or older. Must be a player’s club cardholder and have a valid ID.
TANK TOPPER
Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at Guest Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Express.
BIG TRUCKIN CASH
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2015 to win $500 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.
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CLEOPATRA AND WHAT’S HIS NAME
I’m going to tell you a story. A story of love, of rare wine, of exquisite dinners, of a warm wet kiss, and a longshot gamble. One evening way back in Ancient Egypt, Mark Antony and the incredibly alluring Cleopatra were aboard Cleo’s late-model royal barge. As they moved with the tide along the Nile, they enjoyed a sumptuous meal of desert quail, fresh sardines, figs, capers, and sweet and spicy olives, all washed down with the best wine to be had in the entire Valley of the Kings. Lying back against an immense pillow, watching the skies above turn into a Technicolor riot of oranges, reds, and pinks, Antony sighed and exclaimed, “It just doesn’t get any better than this!” Cleo turned her delicate body toward Mark and planted a sultry kiss on his wine-stained lips. Then, propping herself up on her elbows, she looked up at her lover, batted her violet-colored eyes, and asked, “Mark, my love, do you ever gamble?” “What, are you kidding me?” he replied “Every day is a gamble. What do you have in mind?”
“Well,” said Cleo, “I’ll bet you 10 of your finest horses I can drink the equivalent of $300,000 worth of wine this evening, during our dinner.” Mark smiled. “Lady, you been eating too many sardines. You got yourself a bet.” At which point Cleopatra opened her jewelry pouch, extracted two exquisite pearls (retail value of around a halfmill), dropped them into her wine goblet, and chug-a-lugged
the wine, the pearls, the whole enchilada. Mark rubbed his eyes with his fingers, sighed, and, not looking at the Queen of the Nile, quietly asked, “Umm, where do you want the horses delivered?” So what’s the moral of this story? The next time a woman with eyes the color of spring flowers asks if you’d like to make a wager, grab your sardines and head for land.
Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where Ohkay showcases great entertainment all month. Tuesdays enjoy DJ’s night. Wednesdays are dedicated to the ladies. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Start off the month by enjoying the sounds of Daniel Solis on August 1; the always-enjoyable Rhythm Divine plays August 7 and 8; dance to the beat of Duranimals on August 14 and 15 and the ever-popular Severo y Grupo Fuegos on August 21 and 22; and finish off the month with Slo Burnin on August 28 and 29. And remember, the cover at the Silver Eagle Lounge is always FREE!
August schedule August 1st........................................................................................ Daniel Solis August 7th & 8th..........................................................................Rhythm Divine August 14th & 15th .......................................................................... Duranimals August 21st & 22nd...........................................................Severo y Grupo Fuego
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August 28th & 29th............................................................................ Slo Burnin Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change. Every Wednesday ............................................................................ Ladies Night Every Thursday .....................................................................................DJ Quico Every Sunday .............................................................................Karaoke by Tim
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THERE’S ALWAYS MORE WAYS TO WIN AT THE SATURDAYS IN AUGUST EASY MONEY
On August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, Ohkay Casino will run its Easy Money promotion. All players receive one free entry through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. On Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries through the length of this promotion. Start earning entries now— qualify and you instantly win $50 in cash. (There will be a total of 50 qualifiers.) On August 29, all qualifiers pick their prize from the Easy Money prize board, and could win $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or the grand prize of $10,000 in cash.
SUNDAYS COMMUNITY CASH-IN
On Sundays at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When a winner is drawn, all players from the same zip code win $5 in bonus cash, too.
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS LUCKY 6 LOTTO
Choose five lucky numbers for a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash! Make a pick by earning 50 same-day points. You can make up to 10 picks a day, every day. Winners with three or more matches will receive cash prizes. Five Lotto numbers in any order will win you $5,000 in cash. If you match five Lotto picks sequentially with the numbers drawn, you will win $10,000 in cash!
TUESDAYS WIN-KO THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN!
Every Tuesday in July, 40 players will be selected between noon and 10pm. Players will receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every one same-day point earned. Winners will have an opportunity to drop a puck down the WINKO board. The puck will fall into a prize slot and you win that cash amount.
WEDNESDAYS U-GUESS IT
Play every Wednesday between 7am and 8:30pm. A large transparent container will be filled with coins. For every 50 sameday points earned, you can guess how many coins are in the container. Earn up to 10 guesses a day. At 9pm, the coins will be run through a coin counter and the amount will be announced. If you can guess the exact amount, you win $1,000 in cash. If there is not an exact amount winner, the player whose guess is closest to the correct amount will receive $500 in cash.
WEDNESDAYS FABULOUS 50s
Wednesdays are fabulous for Winners Club members 50 years or better. All Club members 50 or better receive $5 in bonus cash with just one point earned in the previous seven days. When you earn 50 same-day points, you get another $10. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to participate from 8am to 8pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT HIGH ROLLER
Every Friday night in August, Ohkay Casino runs its High Roller promotion. Fifteen drawings will randomly select one winner at a time. Two giant inflatable dice will be rolled and each dot will be given a dollar value depending on the amount of point earned prior to the roll. Each dot could be worth $10, $15, $20, or $25. It’s simple and fun: the more points you earn, the more you can roll the dice, and the more cash you can win. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned. Play High Roller and see the cash roll in!
FREE BINGO BLITZ
BINGO Blitz now playing Monday through Thursday in August. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet on Mondays. Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, mouthwatering gourmet burgers on Wednesday, and a spectacular Thursday night Asian Buffet. Fridays are all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. On Saturdays, enjoy the new Steak and Shrimp deal for only $10.99; and on Sundays the Seafood Buffet features allyou-can-eat crab for only $18.99. For breakfast enjoy the $4.99 buffet, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am. When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—there are ALWAYS More Ways to Win at Ohkay Hotel Casino!
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7th Annual Sangre de Cristo Funeral Fund Concert Friday, August 14, at 7pm
Aug 15: DJ Shatta Aug 22: DJ Quico Aug 29: DJ Chill Open Friday & Saturday nights (unless noted). Enjoy the best EDM (Electronic Dance Music) every Friday, and Hip Hop Temptation every Saturday. And, every Friday, win a trip to Fridays. Aug 7: DJ Chill Aug 14: DJ Soiree Aug 21: DJ Chill Aug 28: DJ Sin Seven SATURDAYS Aug 1: DJ Justin Credible / UFC 190 viewing party (doors open at 6pm) Aug 8: DJ Big Worm
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The ever-popular Los Lobos comes to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino to perform as part of the 7th Annual Sangre de Cristo Funeral Fund Concert, which helps families in the region with their burial expenses.
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Saturday, August 29, at 7pm
TOURNAMENTS
Every Wednesday, enter the weekly Blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes! Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50.
PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD’EM
The jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold’em in New Mexico. Come play this Aug 7 & 8: exciting version of the world’s most popular poker Cissy & Sapphire game every day at 10am for your chance to score big! If Poker is your game, you have many weekly tourAug 14 & 15: naments to choose from: JDS Band Bounty Tournament, Saturday, August 29 at 7pm, hosted by DJ Bobby Box of 98.5FM Aug 21 & 22: $98 buy-in, 7,500 starting chips, 15 minutes levels The Animated Sundays: 5pm; $25 buy-in Jukebox Mondays: 6:30pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays: 6:30 pm; $40 buy-in Aug 28 & 29: Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30pm; $75 buy-in JDS Band August 16: Omaha 8 Or Better Tournament at 2pm
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm The legendary Heart is coming to Buffalo Thunder. Look for tickets soon at tickets. com or at the Casino Box Office.
August 29: Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. August 5 & 19: No Limit Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit Buffalo Thunder on Facebook and Twitter.
DINING SPECIALS
TURQUOISE TRAIL Earn 25 points on your Players Club card any day of the week and get the BBQ Sampler Special for just $7.77. BBQ Sampler, $14.99 Tender smoked brisket, baby back ribs, and grilled chicken, served with French Fries, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and jalapeño corn bread PAINTED PARROT Hours: 4pm–8pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday Thursdays: All-American Favorites, $7.77 when you earn 25 points on your Players Club card day of purchase.
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$150,000 SIZZLIN’ SUMMER WEEKEND GIVEAWAYS
It’s your month to score cash, free play, and prizes. Join the fun for hourly drawings every Friday and Saturday in August from 5pm to 10pm (note: the Saturday, August 29 drawings will be held from 3pm to 7pm, to accommodate the Heart concert). Then, at 10:30pm, one lucky winner will win $10,000! Drawings are simulcast at Cities of Gold.
SPIN THE WHEEL
Every Monday from 10am to 8pm, earn 25 points to visit the kiosk and receive a voucher to spin the prize wheel—and your chance to win a share of $1,000 in cash and prizes.
TUESDAY KIOSK GAMES
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Every Tuesday from 8am to midnight, earn 25 points to visit the kiosk and pick a card. You could win up to $1,000 in free slot play. Free play will be valid for 24 hours after winning at the kiosk.
Every Wednesday from 10am to 8pm, guests are eligible to participate in drawings every two hours by earning 10 points on their Lightning Rewards Club card on the day of drawings. Guests 50 years of age or greater will receive 5X entries for the drawing and $5 free play after they earn 10 points on their club card. They can also enter into the $50 bi-hourly drawings (every two hours) from 10am to 8pm.
NEW MEMBER PROMOTION
Sign up and you could win up to $1,000 in free play, every day in August from 8am to midnight.
All year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of Gold honors our service veterans. The first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.
Send in your email or cell phone number for a chance to win up to $100 in free slot play, every day in August from 8am to midnight. Just stop by the Players Club for the update, and then swipe your Players Club card at any kiosk for your chance to win.
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Grab a $3 margarita this summer at the Golden Cantina! Open Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 1am, Fridays from 3pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 2am. Don’t miss Latin Nights with DJ Quico every Sunday from 9pm to 1am.
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Sunday, August 23, at 8pm Kansas has spent more than four decades as part of the soundtrack of the lives of multiple generations of music lovers. Originally a garage band from Topeka, Kansas, the group went on to craft a distinctive sound that mixes the conventions of progressive rock with spiritual lyrics. Since their inception in 1970, Kansas has enjoyed the kind of mega-stardom all rock bands dream of and few achieve. The band spent over 200 weeks total on the Billboard charts throughout the ’70s and ’80s, with
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eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of Kansas), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and the millionselling gold singles, “Dust in the Wind,” and “Carry on my Wayward Son,” which by 1997 was the most-played track on classic rock stations throughout the country. A touring force, Kansas has played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe, and Japan. Come see one of the most popular rock bands to come out of the 1970s, as they take the stage at Camel Rock Casino on August 23. For more information, visit www.camelrockcasino.com
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The ever-popular Los Lobos comes to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino in August to perform as part of the 7th Annual Sangre de Cristo Funeral Fund Concert, which helps families in the region with their burial expenses. The concert, hosted by Carla Aragon and Tejano legend Al Muniz, also includes performances by Melinda Sanchez (Selena Review), Mariachis Buenaventura, and Sonido Nuevo. A multiple Grammy Award–winning rock band, Los Lobos excels at a unique sound that mixes rock and roll, TexMex, country, folk, R&B, and blues with traditional Hispanic music like Cumbia, Boleros and Norteños. Los Lobos, which is Spanish for “the wolves,” has answered the question asked in their popular song, “Will the Wolf Survive.” More than having survived, the band has thrived, continuing to sell to packed houses with songs like “Come on, Let’s Go” and “Set Me Free,” among other hits. Come see Los Lobos play live to benefit the Sangre de Cristo Funeral Fund at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on August 14. For more information, visit www.buffalothunderresort.com
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DAILY SPECIALS Now OPEN on Mondays and Tuesdays! Monday-$5 Enchilada Special Tuesday-$5 Chicken Fried Steak Special $5 Pot Roast Special Wednesday- $10 Steak and Potato Special Thursday- $3 Hamburger Special + $1 Fries Fridays & Saturdays Menu 11am – 4pm SEAFOOD BUFFET Seafood 4pm – 11pm $19.95 does not include tax or gratuity SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 11am to 6pm | $9.95 plus tax OASIS SNACK BAR SPECIAL Tuesdays and Thursdays $1 Hot Dog
KANSAS Sunday, August 23, 2015 Doors will open at 7pm and show will begin at 8pm General Admission tickets are $25 per person with a Club Rock Card and $35 without a Club Rock card and on the day of the concert. TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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Three minutes is all it took for Thomas Babcock to belly up to the Titanic penny slot at Sky City Casino, drop in some coins, and then blink in amazement as his third spin hit the jackpot. And not just any jackpot. This one was worth $3.7 million! Babcock, a truck driver from Ohio who regularly drops by Sky City on his route through New Mexico, had just finished
a meal at the onsite Huwaka restaurant when he decided to extend his stay with some fun on the casino floor. He knew he wasn’t dreaming when onlookers and Sky City staff came up and offered their congratulations. “I love Sky City Casino and it’s not just because I won,” says Babcock. “I enjoy the cleanliness, genuine customer service, and good food. I will definitely come back.” But not as a trucker. The first call that Babcock made after winning was to his boss, to tell him he was retiring. “Everyone I called said ‘stop joking’ or ‘that’s not funny’,” he says, laughing. They believe him now. So what does he plan to do now that he’s a multi-millionaire? Babcock says he’ll pay down some bills and then simply enjoy life by spending quality time with his family. Sky City Casino continues to boast more multi-million dollar winners of any casino in New Mexico. So come try your luck on 650 of the newest and hottest slots, video poker machines, Las Vegas-style table games, and exciting bingo. Who knows, the next person to get a big congratulations, and an even bigger check, could be you.
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It’s time to review who you are and what you want going forward in life. The planet Saturn gets ready to transit your sign in September, allowing you to become hyper-focused on you. Past obligations begin to fade.
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5
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YOUNG AT HEART MEALS
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10
11
12
10AM - 10PM
11AM,12PM 7PM, 8PM, 9PM
HOT SEATS 5X POINTS
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
DOG DAYS
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BIRD 17 EARLY SPECIAL
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TO
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DOG DAYS
DOG DAYS
10AM - 10PM
8AM
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YOUNG AT HEART
10AM - 10PM
25
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HOT SEATS 5X POINTS 10AM - 10PM
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BIRD 19 EARLY SPECIAL
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8AM TO
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THURSDAY 5X POINTS 10AM - 10PM
13 THIRSTY
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4PM TO 11PM
BINGO
11AM,12PM 7PM, 8PM, 9PM
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PRIME RIB
14
15
FRIDAY NIGHT PAYDAY
20
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
THIRSTY
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10AM - 10PM
DOG DAYS
HOT SEATS 9PM - $100 10PM - $200 11PM - $250
21
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
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THURSDAY 5X POINTS 10AM - 10PM
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FRIDAY NIGHT PAYDAY
BINGO
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28
THIRSTY
22
BINGO
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SATURDAY NITE YOUNG AT HEART MEALS
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8
FRIDAY NIGHT PAYDAY
BBQ PLATTER
Breakfast 8 –10:30 RIB $.99 13 PRIME $3.99 Lunch 11 –3 $ .99
$
7
THIRSTY
HOTSEATS
26
YOUNG AT HEART MEALS
FRIDAY NITE
6
EXTENDED HOT SEAT SPECIALS EVERY DAY!
HOT SEATS 5X POINTS
30
TO
10AM
11AM,12PM 7PM, 8PM, 9PM
HOT SEATS
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23
BIRD 18 EARLY SPECIAL
8AM
PRIME RIB
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of AUGUST
DOG DAYS 16
9:30PM 10:00PM 10:30PM
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11AM,12PM 7PM, 8PM, 9PM
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7:30PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM
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