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Frosty’s Free Play
Win your share of Frosty’s money at Palace West every Tuesday and Thursday in December. One hot seat drawing winner will be selected every hour from noon to 8pm to win a chunk of Frosty’s Free Play.
Classic Christmas
Celebrate a Classic Christmas with Isleta Resort & Casino, now through December 30. Five winners will be called every two hours on Fridays and Saturdays for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash and to qualify to win one of six new Challengers from Brad Francis Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Los Lunas every Saturday night.
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
NYE Hot Seats
Palace West Casino is ringing in 2018 by giving away $218 every half hour on Sunday, December 31 from 5pm to midnight. Welcome the New Year at Place West for your chance to be selected to win cash every 30 minutes.
Santa’s Goody Bag Giveaway
Santa’s Goody Bag Giveaway is happening every hour, now through December 24. Don’t miss your chance to select your goody bag stuffed with gift cards, including cards valued at $1,000.
Thursday Cash Drawings
Every Thursday in December, Isleta Resort & Casino will hold cash drawings every 15 minutes from 1pm to 10pm for up to $500. All cash winners will have until midnight to claim their prize. Everyone is eligible to swipe at the kiosk for an entry to win.
Diamond & Stud New Years Drawings
Isleta Resort & Casino wants to help you to start your New Year with lots of cash! Isleta is doing cash drawings every hour starting at 10am on Friday, December 29 and lasting through Monday, January 1. Stick around after the clock strikes midnight on NYE for drawings every 30 minutes for $2018 until 2am. Celebrate the start of 2018 with Isleta Resort & Casino. Drawings will include diamond stud earrings.
ANNUAL PROMOTIONS Military Mondays
Isleta Resort & Casino, along with Palace West Casino, would like to say thank you to our military men and women. Every Monday, guests with a valid military ID will receive $10 in free slot play and special discounts throughout the property.
We Love Our Seniors
Every Wednesday from 10am 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 be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.
PAM TILLIS & LORRIE MORGAN Grits & Glamour Tour Friday, December 8 at 8pm
Two of country music’s most acclaimed female performers, Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan, are delighting fans across North America on their highly successful Grits & Glamour Tour. From the road to the red carpet, on center stage in the theater or under the spotlight in a honkytonk, these two women are comfortable in their high heels. Tillis has released three platinum albums and two gold, in addition to earning the Country Music Association’s Female Performer of the Year award. At age 25, Morgan became the youngest person ever to join the Grand Ole Opry, and is also the first female country artist to release three consecutive platinum-selling albums. She is a four-time Female
Vocalist of the Year winner. “Although we’ve practically grown up together, running in the same circles and backstage at the Opry as children, it truly is a newfound friendship,” says Tillis. Morgan agrees: “We’ve known one another for years but over the last few years we’ve grown from ‘someone you know’ to having a real ‘got your back’ kind of friendship.” Between them, these two women have recorded 28 Top 10 hits, sold more than 18 million records, and have had 12 No. 1 songs. There have been Grammys, CMA Awards, movie credits, television appearances, and Broadway performances. And they are more than a little flattered that they can still sell out shows, turn heads, and make hearts beat fast nearly four decades into their careers. Don’t miss your opportunity to see what fans rave about when these two ladies make an appearance at Isleta Resort & Casino on Friday, December 8. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
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POKER Football Fundays
Football Fundays are happening now at Isleta Resort & Casino. Jump into the action by playing live poker during every Sunday evening football game and early Monday Night Football game for a chance to win $25 in chips for each touchdown and $10 in chips for each field goal.
Poker Hot Seats
Isleta Poker room will conduct hot seat drawings on Thursdays every hour from 11am until 11pm. Fifty dollars ($50) in chips will be given away at each drawing. This promotion runs now through December.
Snacks with Buy-in
The Isleta Poker room is giving out free snacks to any guest who buys a poker game on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Snacks will be provided from 11am until supplies last. This promotion runs through December.
BINGO Christmas Bingo Session
Play Bingo at Isleta Resort & Casino on Christmas! The evening session will offer a $5 all-you-can-play buy-in paying $500 in cash, and a $10 all-you-can-play buy-in paying $1,000 in cash. There will also be a $2 Christmas Tree Game (3 on) paying up to $1,000 in cash. All players will also be eligible for 25 gift drawings happening throughout the bingo session.
Diamonds & Studs New Year’s Eve Bingo
Say “Goodbye” to 2017 on December 31, when Isleta Resort & Casino will offer a $10 all-you-can-play Roulette Bingo buyin paying $500 to $1,000 for all regular games. $3 Diamonds & Stud game will pay $1,800 if won in 35 numbers or less, with a consolation prize of $300. (If Diamonds & Studs game jackpot isn’t won, it will be given away as a must-go prize on New Year’s Day.) All jackpot games will be played as normal and will offer a $500 consolation prize. Guests will receive party favors and be eligible for eighteen $50 cash drawings happening throughout the night with paid admission.
New Year’s Day Bingo
Say “Hello” to 2018 on January 1, 2018 at Isleta Resort & Casino, when regular admission buy-ins are $5 all-you-can-play
that pay out $500, and $10 all-you-can-play that pay out $1,000. There will also be a STUDS package for $50, which includes six regular $5 buy-ins and one of each special, and a DIAMONDS package for $75, which includes six $10 buy-ins and one of each special. If the $1,800 cash prize for the Diamonds & Studs special wasn’t given away during the New Year’s Eve session, the $3 special will be sold again for a must-go prize of $1,800.
and cranberries; parsnips; potatoes with fresh rosemary; and much more. Desserts will include ginger bread pudding, pecan pie, pumpkin pie, apple pie, biscochitos, and decorated cookies. Price is $22.99 for adults and $14.99 for children 10 and under.
Super Senior Wednesdays
Celebrate the NFL football season at Triple Sevens Saloon every Sunday. There will be Bud Light and Jager drink specials, as well as giveaways during halftime. Visit Triple Sevens for complete details.
Matinee Session at noon • Evening Session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-you-can-play, and regular games pay $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: December 1, 8, and 14
EMBERS STEAKHOUSE Christmas Day Special
Embers Steakhouse is open on Christmas Day and will be serving a three-course dinner special. Enjoy an apple, pear, and candied walnut salad with poppy seed dressing; honey-mustard glazed ham with orange-brandy sauce; potatoes grand mere; and fresh vegetables. Desserts will include traditional Viennese sacher torte, rich chocolate cake, apricot jam and chocolate glaze raspberry sauce, and Cream Chantilly. Cost is $24.95 per person.
TIWA RESTAURANT December Specials
The Tiwa Restaurant at Isleta Resort & Casino is serving two delicious specials for the month of December. Stop in for a cranberry, apple, and prune-stuffed rosemary-seasoned pork loin smothered in wild mushroom marsala sauce, served with mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day for $12.99. Or order an 8oz burger on a grilled brioche bun topped with mushroom demi-glace, melted Swiss cheese, and grilled onions, served with crispy seasoned french fries.
Christmas Buffet
Give yourself a break this Christmas and bring the family to the Tiwa Restaurant at Isleta Resort & Casino for a Christmas Buffet, served from 11am to 8pm. Buffet will include soup (red chile posole, green chile pork stew, Southwestern corn chowder, and cream of asparagus), a full salad bar with butter-flake rolls; a carving station with roasted prime rib of beef au jus, served with creamy horseradish sauce; pineapple-Dijon glazed ham; roasted turkey; crab-stuffed Sole Florentine; green chile chicken enchilada casserole; pork tamales with red chile; roasted garlic and chive mashed potatoes; brioche stuffing with toasted pecans
JacksonWink Fight Night 2: Page vs Urbina
Isleta Resort & Casino, in association with Fresquez Productions Inc., present JacksonWink Fight Night 2, live in the Isleta Resort & Casino Showroom on Friday, December 1, 2017. The main event features Damacio Page vs. Jesus Urbina. Doors open at 5:30pm and the first bout begins at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $25 general admission to $100 reserved ringside seating.
Grits & Glamour
Grits & Glamour is coming back to the Isleta Resort & Casino Show-
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Triple Sevens Saloon is closing out 2017 with a NYE Bash! Enjoy live entertainment by Brushfire and All Star DJz, as well as $5 Jack Daniels, Fireball, and Three Olives Vodka drinks. There is no cover and doors open at 7pm. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
ISLETA FUN CONNECTION More the Merrier
Take the family out for some holiday season fun at Isleta Fun Connection! Now through December 30 you can get one (1) hour of bowling, shoes, one (1) large pizza, one (1) pitcher of soda for up to 5 people for only $34.95. Guest will receive an entry ticket with each package purchased to receive a new flat-screen TV.
GOLF Midday Special
Join Isleta Golf Club from noon to 2pm daily for a Midday Special. From now through December 31, fees will be just $30 Monday through Friday and $35 Saturdays and Sundays. Special rate includes green fee, cart, range balls, and bottled water. Call 505-848-1900 to book your midday tee time.
THE SPA December Special
Stop by The Spa at Isleta to relieve yourself of holidayseason stress. Pamper yourself with a 60-minute Toasted Coconut Hot Chocolate Treatment, including a CoQ10 Rich Body Wrap and Shea Cocoa Butter Massage for $125. Relax for 45-minutes in a Merry Mint Bubble Bath, complete with a Rose Mint Tea Wrap, for $100. Then wash away your winter worries with a 45-minute Three Milk Exfoliating Facial for $75.
room on Friday, December 8. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Prices are $35 for VIP seating and $25 for reserved seating.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome the Brian Setzer Orchestra in the Isleta Resort & Casino Showroom on Thursday, December 14. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. Prices are $45 for VIP seating and $35 for reserved seating. For more information on these and other great shows visit www.isleta. com.
Entertainment
Tickets are on sale now at the Box Office or www.Isleta.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
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According to the Casino News Daily website, some of Europe’s longtime most popular gambling destinations include the following: Casino de Monte Carlo, Monte Carlo In the sun-kissed French Riviera, Casino de Monte Carlo, with its super elegant atmosphere, has always been considered a jewel of the region. Home to one of the continent’s oldest operational casinos (since 1863) this seaside resort with breathtaking views of the Riviera, is a European must-see gambling destination. Portomaso Casino, St. Julian’s, Malta In the context of gambling, many would associate Malta with its thriving Gaming industry. However, the sunny Mediterranean island nation is equally prepared to serve those who prefer a land-based casino experience. Portomaso Casino has established itself as a favorite gambling spot both for locals and tourists. The Hippodrome Casino, London Located in the City of Westminster, the
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Hippodrome is a London landmark. Originally opened at the turn of the 20th century, the building immediately turned into one of the UK capital’s entertainment hotspots. King’s Casino Rozvadov, Czech Republic The small village of Rozvadov, located on the Czech Republic/German border, may not be a top summer vacation choice for most people. However, if one is an avid poker player, it might well be at the top of the list of potential destinations. Not to mention, this gambling venue hosted the 2017 WSOP Europe this fall and is also a stop on the WSOP International Circuit calendar. Casinò di Campione d’Italia Casinò di Campione opened in 1917 and was used during the World War I as a place where foreign diplomats gathered to confer precious information about the course of the war. Nowadays the building is used strictly for gambling and entertainment purposes. Casinò di Campione was relocated to a new building in 2007, and it now occupies an almost 600,000-square-foot site, thus being Europe’s largest casino.
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‘Tis the Season of Giving! Bring in a NEW unwrapped TOY and we’ll give you $5 in Free Play. DROP OFF YOUR TOY: December 1-15 at the Players Club. One per person. Must present Peak Rewards card and valid photo ID. All toys will be donated to Los Ojos De La Familia, providing support, financial and otherwise, to individuals and families who have the potential to improve their lives, the lives of their children, and the strength of our community here in New Mexico.
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Bill Burr
Friday, December 1 at 8pm As one of the top comedic voices of his generation, Bill Burr has achieved success in television, film, and on stage. Burr sells out theaters in venues worldwide, and his Monday morning podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts on iTunes. The second season of his hit animated Netflix series, F Is For Family, premiered this past May, and his most recent film appearance is in the movie Daddy’s Home, starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. He also costarred opposite Kevin Costner in the indie film Black or White, was in the Al Pacino and Christopher Walken vehicle Stand Up Guys, and received raves for his recurring role as Kuby on the hit AMC-TV show Breaking Bad. In 2014, Burr premiered his fourth hour-long comedy special, I’m Sorry You Feel That Way, on Netflix, and he released the vinyl album, Live At Andrew’s House, a recording of his 2011 Carnegie Hall performance.
Sinatra Forever starring Rick Michel
Saturday, December 9 at 8pm
“The closest thing to Sinatra we have ever heard,” wrote Variety magazine about master impressionist Rick Michel. Having performed and headlined in Las Vegas since 1981, his show, Sinatra Forever, focuses exclusively on the music of Frank Sinatra. More than half the members of his orchestra are musicians that played with Ol’ Blue Eyes, and they expertly back Michel in a 22-song set that includes covers of everything from Sinatra classics such as “Witchcraft” to lesser-known hits like “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” from the musical Guys and Dolls. Michel has shared the stage with many celebrities, including Rich Little, Mickey Rooney, John Byner, and Sherman Hemsley, and he has performed impersonations for such luminaries as President Gerald Ford, Tony Curtis, Steve Allen, and even Sinatra himself. Experience the closest likeness of Frank Sinatra currently touring, when Rick Michel plays at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Saturday, December 9 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.route66casino.com.
Cirque Ziva Two shows on Sunday, December 31: matinee show at 3pm, evening show at 8pm Route 66 Casino Hotel is proud to present Cirque Ziva, a fast-paced, technically innovative, and beautifully presented acrobatic show, the newest production from producer Danny Chang,
the artistic director of Golden Dragon Acrobats. An instant success when it debuted in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the show has earned critical acclaim as it has moved throughout the United States. The large cast and spectacular set designs illustrate the best of Chang’s brand of artistic merit, high production value, and solid commitment to cultural exchange. Danny Chang and his Golden Dragon Acrobats have been wowing audiences for 30plus years, and are the only Chinese acrobatic company to tour year-round in the United States, presenting over 200 performances annually. In 2005, their Broadway debut and seven-week run at the New Victory Theater earned two prestigious New York Drama Desk Awards nominations. Given this success, Cirque Ziva is sure to be a similar hit. Come experience this amazing all-ages show at one of two times on New Year’s Eve: either at 3pm or 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. For more information, visit www. rt66casino.com.
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December 24 As their gift to you, Sky City Casino, Sky City Travel Center, and Sky City Bingo are giving their patrons the chance to earn 4X points on Christmas Eve from 8am to midnight.
KICKIN OFF THE NEW YEAR
December 29 Start Kickin Off the New Year early with Sky City Casino. Join the fun to win your share of $3,000 in total cash or $2,000 in total free play on December 29 from 7pm to 10pm. Six winners selected each hour starting at 7pm to 10pm win $500 to $1,000 in cash or $100 in free play. Patrons receive one entry for every 40 points earned beginning on December 22.
TOAST TO THE NEW YEAR! 2018
December 31 & January 1 Toast to the New Year at Sky City Casino for your share of over $10,000 in cash. Two winners selected each half hour starting at 8pm and ending at 12:30am win $300 to $2,018 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 50 points earned beginning on December 26.
BINGO’S PICK A SNOWFLAKE
December 15, 22, & 29 Bingo’s winnings are glistening at Sky City Bingo. Grab your share of the $3,000 total cash giveaway on select Friday nights in December for your chance to win $200 to $500 in cash. Guests purchasing a Planet Bingo PhD electronic package, using their players card, are eligible for cash drawings.
NEW SIGN-UP OFFER
Sky City 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 2017 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
CLASSY SENIORS
Every Wednesday in December, patrons 50 years or older can enter the Classy Seniors virtual to win $100 in cash or free play when earning 10 points between 11am and 4pm. Senior patrons also receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit one $20 in free play per promotion day.
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.
TRUCKERS LOAD OF CASH
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Truckers Load of Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday and Saturday from now through the end of December 2017 to win $500 cash if present and $250 cash 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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THERE’S ALWAYS MORE WAYS TO WIN AT THE OHKAY MONDAY - FABULOUS 50’s
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Mondays are fabulous for Winners Club members 50 years or better. All Club members 50 or better receive $5 in Bonus Cash. After you earn 50 same-day points you get another $10 in Bonus Cash. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to enter from 8am to 10pm.
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TUESDAYS - CASH BLAST!!
SATURDAYS - DECEMBER Holiday Cash Giveaway
On December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and 31, play Holiday Cash Giveaway and you could win $500 in Holiday Cash! On Tuesdays and Thursdays you can earn 10X entries. Drawings will begin at 6:30pm. Play Holiday Cash Giveaway and you could win $500 just in time for the holidays!
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SUNDAYS - COMMUNITY CASH-IN
On Sundays at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When you win, all active players from the same zip code win $5 in Bonus Cash!
Come in and play Cash Blast. You can win $25 in cold hard cash and $25 in fun-to-play Bonus Cash! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can earn 10X entries. Come play Tuesdays and have a blast winning 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. After you earn 50 same-day points you get another $10 in Bonus Cash. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to enter from 8am to 10pm.
THURSDAYS - EARN 10X ENTRIES!
Now on Tuesdays and Thursdays you can earn 10X entries for ALL DRAWINGS!
FREE BINGO BLITZ
BINGO Blitz now playing Monday through Thursday in December. Stop by the Winners Club and pick up your free Bingo card from 11am to 7pm.
DECEMBER SCHEDULE December 1st & 2nd......................................................................................... Black Pearl December 8th & 9th .......................................................................................... Slo Burnin December 15th & 16th................................................................................... Sangre Joven December 22nd & 23rd ......................................................................Peter y Los Hermanos December 29th & 30th ............................................................................................... TBA New Yearʼs Eve December 31st .......................................................................... Perfeccion
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REDISCOVER OHKAY CASINO
On December 22 from 4pm to 8pm, please join us for our Rediscover ribboncutting ceremony and celebration. Swipe your card at any kiosk and automatically be entered for a chance to win a free gift!
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CHRISTMAS BUFFET
On December 25 from noon to 9pm, all qualified Winners Club members can enjoy a delicious Christmas meal for only $12.99! Minimum point required.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
Return of Perfect StrangR—December 31 at the Ohkay Casino Conference Center. Doors open at 8pm. Party from 9pm to 1am. Tickets available at Ohkay Casino Box Office and are $12 for general admission. This is a 21-and-over event.
SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE
Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where we showcase great entertainment all month long. Tuesdays enjoy Karaoke night and enjoy live bands every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month on December 1 and 2, dance to Black Pearl. Heat up the night with some Slo Burnin on December 8 and 9. December 15 and 16, scoot your boots to the sound of Sangre Joven. December 22 and 23, dance to a Northern New Mexican favorite, Peter y Los Hermanos. December 29 and 30: TBA. On December 31, New Year’s Eve, usher in the New Year with Perfeccion. When you’re looking for a great place to stay and play—At Ohkay Hotel Casino there is ALWAYS More Ways to Win!
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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. Treat yourself to a little southwestern flair with our Mexican Buffet on Mondays. Join us on Tuesdays for an exotic Mediterranean Buffet Wednesdays feature mouthwatering Burgers and Wings Delight in the taste of the Orient with our Thursday Asian Buffet Indulge yourself with Friday’s All-You-Can-Eat Crab Buffet for just $19.99! Saturdays you will want to savor our special Steak and Shrimp Buffet for only $10.99 Sunday feast on the Seafood Buffet for only $19.99! Start your day off right with our $4.99 breakfast buffet Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 11am Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card for all food specials.
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They love bingo here at Inn of the Mountain Gods, which is why they hold three sessions a day, five days a week! Join the fun Thursday through Monday from 2pm to 3pm, 4pm to 5pm, and 6pm to 7pm. The hall boasts five flat-screen televisions and 100 seats. Play your bingo the traditional way with paper cards and daubers or opt for the completely electronic version and don’t worry about missing a number. Now you can win your share of up to $2,400 playing bingo on Money Ball Mondays. If the jackpot hits, it will reset to $200 for the next session. If not, the jackpot will roll over into the next session!
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Country crooner Gary Allan is bringing his legendary stage presence to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, December 1. Since the start of his career, Allan has released nine studio albums and produced 26 Billboard Hot Country top ten singles, including five No. 1 hits: “Man to Man,” “Tough Little Boys,” “Nothing On but the Radio,” “Watching Airplanes,” and “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain).” His latest album, Set You Free, reached No.1 on the Top Country Albums charts. Earlier this year, Allan released his latest single, “Mess Me Up,” and is anticipating the release of his new album ’S E has reYEARAllan shortly. While becoming a force on the country music W scene, V mained true to his artistic voice. His signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics, and raucous live performances has consistently filled venues as fans flock to catch his shows. Guests won’t want to miss out on this incredible night. Tickets start at $30 and doors open at 7pm. For more inforCA mation, visit innofthemountaingods.com/entertainment/. DES OF F U
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LOCO FOR LOCALS: SLEIGHS OF FREE PLAY SLOT TOURNAMENT December 7–28
Local players have a chance to face off for the big bucks in the Sleighs of Free Play Slot Tournament, taking place every Thursday from 2pm to 6pm at Casino Apache Travel Center. Join the fun and win up to $250 in prizes! Receive one free entry into the weekly slot tournament, and earn up to one additional entry each promotional day by earning 20 base points. Each tournament session will run two minutes during which each player will attempt to get the highest score possible. The 25 players with the highest scores at the end of the tournament will DECEMBER 1 walk home with big bucks and will be highlighted at the Casino Apache Travel Center Apache Spirit Club booth.
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It’s time to gear up for the party of the year with Inn of the Mountain Gods’ Decades of Fun New Year’s Eve Party, taking place on Sunday, December 31 at 7pm inside the Mescalero Ballroom. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite decade—whether that’s the For tickets visit roaring ’80s or the glitzy disco style of the ’70s— InnoftheMountainGods.com or to ring in the New Year in style. Four live R A E ’ SE Y December 31464-7053 or call (575) V W bands will hit the stage throughout the night, Ring in the New Year with a pocket full of cash! Earn 10 base each one playing music from a different de- Mescalero, NM 11am | points from to a quarter after midnight at Inn of the Mouncade. The evening also features a variety of tain Gods to receive one entry for a chance to win up to $750 in Minors must be accompanied by an adult. delectable dinner options, including smoked cash in the Decades of Cash drawing. Stop in for a meal from salmon and oysters, crab claws, pork tenderCA Big Game Sports Bar, Broken Arrow Tap House, Smokey B’s, DECEMBER 31 DES OF F loin, and a prime rib carving station. Dessert or Gathering of Nations Buffet and be entered into the food and FROM $150 and aTICKETS champagne toast are also included. beverage Decades of Cash drawing to win Free Spirit Play at any Tickets are $150 per person. of these restaurants. U
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YOU GOTTA HIT A JACKPOT WITH THE SIMPSONS SLOT MACHINE By John G. Brokopp The Simpsons, the groundbreaking television series that paved the way for a genre of animated entertainment targeted for a mature audience, has made its way into casinos in the form of a captivating video slot game to which fans of the show are certain to flock. A creation of Scientific Games Corporation, The Simpsons was released earlier this year and is finding its way onto casino floors, either as a stand-alone game or as a wide-area progressive for casinos in Nevada and Native American tribal casino jurisdictions around the country. Just as you would expect of a slot game themed with the characters from The Simpsons, be prepared for some wacky audio and visual experiences, made possible through Scientific Games’ Gamescape cabinet, which features three HD displays, a 40-inch top screen, and an ergonomic 10.4-inch tablet multi-touch button panel display. If you’re a slot player who craves bonus round action, you’ll love the six unique second screen games that are associated with The Simpsons slot, including Donut Wheel Bonus, Moe’s Pranks A Lot, Apu’s Scrat-Cha-Pa-Looza, Krusty’s It’s Clobbering Time, Wiggum-A-Role, and Homer’s Monorail Madness. All of the popular characters from the TV show come to life for the players in technology integrated for coordinated game play graphics that brings you the sensation of being immersed in the world of Homer, his family, and all their friends. The base game itself gives players that “bonus round” feeling with multiple game features that include symbol cloning, a mystery symbol, and character re-spin features. You also have
John G. Brokopp is an author, columnist, and freelance writer specializing in casino gambling and horse racing. Contact him at jgbrokopp1@gmail.com the option to make an additional bet for the opportunity to increase the bonus feature prizes. “We could not be more excited to launch The Simpsons,” said Derik Mooberry, executive vice-president and group chief executive of gaming for Scientific Games. “ . . . the impressive Gamescape cabinet immerses the player in the world of Homer, with screens that wrap the player in the game action and the gesture-control feature that puts the player in control.” The gesture control element is an industry first that utilizes motion sensor technology to allow the player to physically interact with the game in some of the bonus features. The slot is further enhanced by an extrawide display that allows the game’s bonus features to expand the game array up to 24 reels. As with all of the themed video slot formats that are released every year, as well as the advanced technology that takes slot play into a new dimension of gambling entertainment, The Simpsons is a product that won’t be for all casino-goers. Even though The Simpsons has cultivated generations of fans in its 28 seasons of shows dating back to December of 1989, the new slot that is themed on the show’s beloved characters is designed to appeal mainly to those whose casino outings revolve around entertainment and not gambling.
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All Friends of Fifty (Player Club Members who are 50+ years) members can dine in the Black Mesa Kitchen for just $3.99, every Monday and Tuesday, open to close at Black Mesa Casino. Membership is free.
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Earn 12X points this month at Black Mesa Casino on these special days and times: 14th from 4 pm to 8pm 15th from 7pm to 11pm 16th from 8pm to midnight 17th from 6pm to 10pm 18th from 8am to noon 19th from noon to 4pm
20th from 2pm to 6pm 21st from 4pm to 8pm 22nd from 7pm to 11pm 23rd from 8pm to midnight 24th from noon to close 25th from open to midnight
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Twice! Black Mesa Casino will celebrate Noon Year’s Eve and New Year’s Eve with two concerts, as well as with cash drawings from 8pm to 11pm, in which you could win $17,000! Rick Trevino will play from 11:30am to 1pm, and the Hagan Rd Boys and Str8 Shot will perform from 8pm to 1am. Both shows are 21+ events and no cover.
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Earn more points, more ways at Black Mesa Casino: 4X points this month on the 4th (8am to midnight), 11X points on the 11th (10am to 2pm and 8pm to midnight), 18X points on the 18th (noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm), and 25X points on the 25th (9am to 10am, 4pm to 5pm, and 11pm to midnight). Restrictions apply. See Players Club for more information.
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Every Friday this month at Black Mesa Casino, five random winners could win up to $300 in cash from 7pm to 10pm.
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Every Monday from 10am to 2pm players can win up to $150 in Loyalty Play! There are five lucky winners each drawing.
Full Moon Cash Grab
On December 3 from 7pm to 10pm, five winners will be selected for each drawing for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash.
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Every Saturday, all active, retired military, and veterans receive $10 in Loyalty Play for showing their valid military ID.
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5X Entries Tuesdays
All Bear Club members who play on the slots between the hours of 6am and midnight on Tuesdays in December will automatically earn 5X entries for Santa’s $100,000 Mystery Money Tree on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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