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Vol. 11 - No. 9 - September 2014

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September 2014

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. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino.

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Promotions for September POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM

$300,000 CAROUSEL OF CARS

September 1 through 30 Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino this month, and you could be one of 1,400 winners to snag your share of $300,000 in cash, free slot play, plus 4 new cars in Sandia’s Carousel of Cars Promotion. Monday through Thursday this month, there will be FREE SLOT PLAY drawings every hour from 11am to 10pm. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, drawings for CASH prizes will be held every half hour between 11am and 10pm. And to top it all off, there will be drawings held between 8pm and 10pm every Friday for a brand new car! All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information. Close to Home... Far from Ordinary

6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY

Starting at midnight on Monday, September 1, and ending at 3:59pm on Tuesday, September 2, all members of Sandia’s Peak Rewards Club will receive 6X points for their slot play.

5X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY

Every Tuesday in September, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 5X points for their slot play, beginning at 8am each Tuesday and ending at 3:59am the following Wednesday.

TGI THURSDAYS

Every Thursday in September, make sure you’re at Sandia Casino to join in on the $30,000 giveaway. On September 4, 11, 18, and 25, be one of 10 winners at drawings held at 1:30pm, 5:30pm, and 9:30pm to win up to $1,000 in cash or $1,200 in free play. All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.

SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION

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 from 9am to 4pm every half hour.

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.

NEW MEMBER PROMO

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.

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: Labor Day Special On August 30, 31, and September 1, two drawings will be held during both sessions each day for the following prizes: • August 30: $500 cash during the matinee session; dinette furniture set valued at $1,000 during the evening session • August 31: bedroom furniture set valued at $1,500 during the matinee session; $500 cash during the evening session • September 1: $500 cash during the matinee session; living room furniture set valued at $2,000 during the evening session

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Earn drawing tickets now through Sunday, September 28. Drawings will be held during the matinee sessions on September 7 and 21 and the evening sessions on September 14 and 28 for a 55-inch flat screen television.

POKER TOURNAMENTS

Poker’s Sunday/Tuesday Tournaments Every Sunday at noon and every Tuesday at 7pm with a $40 buy-in and $300 added prize money to every tournament. Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Kowira Grill and P’a Shur Deli. $2 Cheeseburger or Fish Sandwich

GREEN REED SPA

Enjoy the last days of summer! Full- and halfday cabana rentals are now 10 percent off for the entire month of September. Spend an afternoon relaxing in a private shaded cabana. Cabana amenities include bottled water, an assortment of snacks, food and beverage service by the Council Room Restaurant & Bar upon request, dining table and cushioned seating, two deck lounge chairs, and cabana misters. Full-day cabana rentals include a $25 food credit for use at Sandia Resort & Casino food outlets. Full-day and half-day cabana rentals can be reserved through the Green Reed Spa. Walk-in cabanas available for rental from 3pm to 9pm daily. Maximum cabana occupancy of six people. No outside food or alcohol permitted. Please visit www.sandiacasino.com or call 505-798-3980 for additional information.

C O N C E RTS

with Paul Rodriguez September 6 at 8pm Sparx & Lorenzo Antonio, with Paul Alabama September 12 at 8pm Crosby, Stills & Nash September 24 at 8pm

Santana, September 25 at 8pm

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TRAVIS TRITT

September 6 at 8pm Not only will country music fans be able to hear Travis Tritt live and in concert at Isleta Resort and Casino on Saturday, September 6, they’ll also be able to support an all-around charitable gentleman. A little over a month after leading off the Country Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 6, Tritt accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from his fellow country artist and friend Brantley Gilbert. Then Tritt promptly nominated Jason Aldean and Kid Rock to step up to the challenge, via his Twitter feed. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral on social media, driving public awareness and charitable donations for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in excess of $16 million, and counting. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, after the famous Yankee baseball player, ALS strikes nearly 5,600 people every year. Of those people, only 80 percent will live beyond five years. Tritt, who has been a fixture on the country music charts for years, has thrilled fans with seven platinum albums and numerous hits, among them five No. 1 singles: “Help Me Hold Um,” “Anymore,” “Can I Trust You with My Heart,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Best Intentions.” Public appearances include two Super Bowls and a World Series game, and he’s been a highly venerable member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1992. Last fall, Travis released his new CD, The Calm After, and is hoping his daughter enjoys her entry into the music industry. Now, fans can hear this master of country, blues, ballad, and soul—and all around supporter of good causes—at Isleta Resort & Casino on Saturday, September 6. For more information please visit www. isleta.com

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Promotions and Events for September POWER U-SPIN

ENTERTAINMENT Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Doors open at 7pm and the shows begin at 8pm.

Tuesdays & Thursdays Power U-Spin is now playing in the Isleta Power Play Alley from 10am to 8pm. Make sure to play for your chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play. During the month of September, players at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West can earn entries Monday through Thursday into the Cash Climb Drawing, where one lucky winner will win $500 in Slot Play every two hours from 1pm to 9pm. If the amount is not claimed, it will roll over to the next drawing, progressively climbing higher and higher until a winner stakes their claim! Winners will have seven lucky minutes to claim their prize at the Isleta Eagle Player’s Club. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker. Every winner called, whether or not they claim their prize, will receive one free entry into the Cash Climb finale drawing to be held on September 30. Tuesday September 30 From 12pm to 5pm, every 30 minutes, one winner will be selected to receive $500 in Slot Play. The prize amount will climb until a winner stakes their claim, or until the 5pm drawing, at which time it will become a “must-go” drawing. Each winner will receive an entry into the finale drawing. At 7pm, 10 winners will be selected for $100 in free play and an entry into the finale drawing. The finale drawing will consist of three “must-go” drawings which will be held every 30 minutes, between 8pm and 9pm, when 3 lucky winners will take home $1000, $2500, and $10,000 in cash.

MILITARY MONDAYS

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 8pm at Isleta Resort & Casino, seniors who are 50-plus years old will receive $5 in free play and, while actively playing at a slot machine, table game, or in the poker room, will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour for a chance to win up to $250 in cash. One senior at Palace West will be chosen each hour for the chance to win $50.

POWER SKEE BALL

Mondays & Fridays Play Skee Ball from 10am to 8pm in the Isleta Power Alley for a chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play.

POWER RACING

Wednesdays Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine and race your way to the finish with your favorite horse. Races held every two hours from 10am until 8pm.

PROSPECTOR’S PLUNGE

Saturdays & Sundays Compete in the Prospector’s Plunge slot tournament in the Isleta Power Alley. The tournament will run from 10am to 2pm, 2pm to 6pm, and 6pm to 10pm. Isleta Eagle Players Club Members will be eligible to participate in an automatic slot tournament for every 100 points they earn. Top 10 winners will win free slot play after each tournament.

TABLE GAMES

High Card Flush: Feel the rush! Easy to learn, easy to play, fast to pay! Bonus Craps: Back by popular demand! Win 125-for-1 Free Bet Blackjack: Free doubles and splits Commission Free Baccarat: With Fortune 7 Bonus. Now playing every day starting at 1pm in the High Limit Room. See Table Games for more details.

BINGO

Saturday September 20 Join us for the 28th Anniversary Bingo Celebration on September 20. Buy in is $30 All You Can Play and every regular game pays $2,028. Receive a free 28th Anniversary game with paid admission for a chance to win $4,020. There will also be a special Anniversary game for $5 that pays $5,000. If that is not enough there will also be four drawings for $250. Bingo session begins at 6pm. Bingo closures: September 6 See Bingo Hall for more details.

TRAVIS TRITT Saturday September 6

Entertaining audiences with his Grammy Award-winning performances for 25 years, Travis Tritt brings his own unique brand of country music to the Isleta Casino Showroom stage. Known for his bluesy, rock and roll inspired songs and top hits such as “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive,” “Foolish Pride,” and “Here’s a Quarter,” Travis is sure to serve up an evening of entertainment that is not to be missed. Ticket prices are $35 for Lower Level Standing Room Only, $30 for Preferred Seating, and $25 for Reserved Seating.

GIN BLOSSOMS & SPIN DOCTORS Saturday October 11

Known for their “Southwestern Sound” or “Mill Avenue Sound”, the Gin Blossoms became famous in their hometown of Tempe, Arizona. The Gin Blossoms have had many songs hit the Billboard charts including “Hey Jealousy,” “Til I Hear It From You,” and “Follow You Down.” The Spin Doctors also have songs that have hit the Billboard charts such as “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong.” Ticket prices are $35 for Lower Level Standing Room Only, $30 for Preferred Seating, and $25 for Reserved Seating. Contact hotel reservations at 1-877475-3827 for concert/hotel packages.

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KUMBIA KING ALLSTARZ SEPTEMBER 13 8PM

TICKETS $25

KUMBIA KINGS ALLSTARZ September 13 at 8pm

3 DOORS DOWN SEPTEMBER 26 8PM

TICKETS FROM $45

For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011

Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

September Schedule September 5th & 6th ............................................................................... Fat City September 12th & 13th ..................................................................Dave Maestas September 19th & 20th .............................................................. Perfect Stranger September 26th & 27th ..................................................................Simon Balkey Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change. Every Tuesday ...............................................................................................DJ’s Every Wednesday ..........................................................Ladies Night/Patio Party Every Thursday ........................................................................ Latin/Patio Party Every Sunday .........................................................................................Karaoke

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A seamless marriage between the Cumbia tradition of Latin America and the modern sounds of R&B and hip-hop with the chart toppers and accolades to back it up, the Kumbia Kings AllStarz offer a spicy performance that should not be missed. Led by the original “Kumbia King,” A.B. Quintanilla, the Kumbia Kings AllStarz have topped the charts with a unique and accessible sound that brings Latin flare to contemporary music. Quintanilla’s new group has launched many hits, including “Chiquilla,” “Parece Que Va a Llover,” and “Speedy Gonzales.” They are now touring Latin America and the United States. Don’t miss this exciting show, as the Kumbia Kings AllStarz visit Inn of the Mountain Gods on September 13. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods. com.

3 DOORS DOWN September 26 at 8pm

With more than 16 million albums sold worldwide and three Grammy Award nominations, 3 Doors Down is one of the most iconic American rock bands from the 1990s and 2000s. And they’re coming to Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino on Friday, September 26. 3 Doors Down is a brotherhood of rock and rollers, whose bonds with each other and with their fans only grow stronger with age. While their hit song “Kryptonite” led the way, “Loser” and “Duck and Run” also became international hits. And they’re not just about music. 3 Doors Down founded the Better Life Foundation in 2003 to help children in need with food, shelter, and medical attention. Come relive the distinctive sound of 3 Doors Down at Inn of the Mountain Gods on September 26. Visit www.innofthemountaingods.com for more information.

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COATS ‘N’ KIDS DRIVE

Aug. 5 through Sept. 30 Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center encourage Apache Spirit Club and team members to give back with Coats ‘n’ Kids for $15 in free Spirit Play™ every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 8pm. To maximize donations, players and team members can donate one coat per donation day, and each donation must be brand new with the tags still attached and valued at $25 or more.

END OF SUMMER BASH

Sept. 1 Local and visiting families alike are invited to the End of Summer Bash at Inn of the Mountain Gods Sunday, Sept. 1 from 3pm to midnight. Festivities begin with a variety of concessions and jumping balloons for the kids. Then the excitement continues with enticing food and beverage offerings, live music from Legacy Band and an exciting fireworks display expertly choreographed with music kicking off at dusk, (approximately 8pm.) A shuttle service is available from the Mescalero Big Game Hunt and Casino Apache Travel Center from 4pm to midnight. For more information, visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com.

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HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S!

Sept. 1 – 29 Each Monday from 8am to 11:59pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center, seniors receive 5X points and 50 percent off dining with High 5’s for 55’s. See the Apache Spirit Club kiosk for details or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com.

WEDNESDAY 7X MULTIPLIER

Sept. 3 – 24 Every Wednesday in September, Apache Spirit Club members earn 7X points for playing on any machine from 10am to 6pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center. Players must swipe their Apache Spirit Club card to be eligible.

NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR

Sept. 4 – 25 Everyone is a winner with Neighbor to Neighbor at Casino Apache Travel Center every Thursday in September from 4pm - 6pm. Players simply need

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to swipe their Apache Spirit Club card each promotion day to win up to $1,000 in Spirit Play™, up to $100 in dining credits, point multipliers or even up to 15,000 points to be redeemed for Spirit Play™, dining, merchandise, hotel stays and more.

KICK-OFF TO CASH

Sept. 7 – 28 Get in the football season spirit at Inn of the Mountain Gods with the Kick-Off to Cash hot seat drawings. From 5:00pm – 5:30pm every Sunday this month, six slot players are randomly selected to win their share of $4,000 cash. All slot players using their Apache Spirit Club card during the promotion day and time are automatically eligible to win, and may win more than once.

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HOT SEA S T DRAWING Sundays in September 5−5:30pm Every Sunday, play your favorite machine for a chance to win your share of over $4,000 cash!

ENTERTAINMENT KUMBIA KING ALLSTARZ

Sept. 13 Kumbia King All Starz present a show full of passion and excitement to Inn of the Mountain Gods Saturday, September 13. Led by the original Kumbia King, A.B. Quintanilla, the Kumbia Kings AllStarz have topped the charts with their unique and accessible sound bringing a Latin flare to contemporary music. Their debut album, Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings, Hoy Es Kumbia AllStarz, even reached number 68 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and countless singles and albums have topped the Latin charts. Tickets are available from $25 online at www. InnOfTheMountainGods.com or by calling 888-262-0478.

3 DOORS DOWN

Sept. 26 It’s time to break out that flannel shirt from the grunge days as 3 Doors Down takes the stage Friday, September 26. With Billboard favorites including “When I’m Gone,” “Here Without You” and “Kryoptonite,” the Grammy-nominated, American Music Award-winning band promises a show of incredible showmanship, some new records and a rock experience that can’t be missed. Tickets are available from $45 online at www. InnOfTheMountainGods.com or by calling 888-262-0478.

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WINNERS LAUGH AND GIGGLE, WHILE LOSERS SAY “SHUT UP AND DEAL” If we are to believe what Hollywood shows us, every saloon in the Old West featured at least three things: a piano player, an upstairs hotel-brothel, and a table or two in the corner at which usually sat four or five of the ugliest hunks of humanity west of the Pecos. Sadly, reality is not nearly as romantic, as what we’re used to seeing on the Silver Screen. The truth is that few saloons had a piano and very few had a brothel, outside of a couple tiny, crib-sized rooms out back where a stressed-out cowboy could calm his libido. The one item that was most assuredly on target, however, was the plentiful supply of scary men. It was like the nice people back in Boston and Philadelphia rounded up all the gents whose faces resembled clumps of broccoli and shipped ’em out to where the skies are not cloudy all day. And the one thing they seemed to love to do? Gamble. At which game? Poker, for sure. Among the best practitioners were John Henry “Doc” Holliday, James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok, and Wyatt Earp (although just how “scary” their visages, we’ll leave that up to you to decide). Each were remarkably adept players, as well as being remarkably adept at reading other players. Among the three, Doc Holliday—dentist, expert marksman, and consumptive who eventually died of tuberculosis—was probably the best player, thanks to his legendary ability to bluff. Or was it truly bluffing? Doc never showed his hand after the last opponent folded . . . Wyatt Earp actually preferred running a poker room and saloon to gambling. He’d settle in for a game but then get bored after

On the Move and in the Groove By Bill Previtti

about an hour. And we all know just how skilled Wild Bill Hickok was: he died as a result of his cardplaying ability, his assailant, Jack McCall, shooting him in the back of the head because McCall believed the Deadwood, South Dakota, denizen was a card cheat. Two of the worst gamblers in the Old West were Billy the Kid and the fellow who murdered him, Pat Garrett. Garrett played scared, so the story goes. Every pro gambler on the planet will tell you never play with scared money, that is, money that is needed for food, shelter, and debts. All his life, though, Garrett chased money and it most always eluded him. From selling downtown plots of city land that eventually became Carlsbad, New Mexico, to writing a book about his exploits—more fiction than fact—Garrett had a black cloud following him. Even his death was a shameful scene. He was shot in the back while taking a leak alongside his buckboard during a trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico, to settle a dispute over land he owned and leased for cattle ranching—only to discover the tenant was raising goats, a huge no-no back in the day. As for Billy, he’d rather play “hearts” with the sweethearts of the saloon. It was fun, plus Billy would run errands for the girls and help secure them clients. And Billy would receive love along with bling. Just another day in the winning of the Wild West.

Jackpot Radio Show

News-Talk KDSK, AM 1240 Saturday 10am to 12 noon

New Mexico’s "Mr. Casino," Bill Previtti, presents a weekly radio program dedicated to the casino scene crowd. It’s called Jackpot with Bill Previtti. Tune in every Saturday to Bill Previtti’s Jackpot show on KDSK AM 1240 from 10am to noon and find out what’s happening at the casinos around New Mexico. Have fun listening to gaming expert Bill Previtti as he updates you on the latest in gaming events and answers your questions. You can win great prizes in the show’s many trivia contests.

Check out Bill Previtti's website SOUTHWESTCASINOGAMING.COM and his fun and informative blog BILLY’S BOTTOM LINE

No, the Hollywood actor hasn’t gone off the deep end. He just seems to have an affinity for all things that happen in Vegas. But instead of making yet another iteration of The Hangover, he’s teaming up with that movie’s original director, and both are plying their skills in the service of something a little deeper. The American Hustle star is working with filmmaker/ actor Todd Phillips to develop a movie based on Adam Higginbotham’s article “A Thousand Pounds of Dynamite,” which centered on law enforcement’s attempts to disarm a bomb found underneath the Harvey’s Resort Casino in Lake Tahoe in 1980. California landscaper John Birges was found guilty of building and planting the bomb as part of a $3,000,000 extortion plot. Ironically, Birges was a multi-millionaire and the plot was pure revenge: he claimed the casino bilked him out of $750,000. Birges served the rest of his life in jail for the crime. It is not yet clear what character Bradley Cooper will play in the movie, but with Cooper starring, the movie is not likely to bomb!

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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in September $200,000 SUMMER SURPRIZES GIVEAWAY

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The huge winning continues through September 28, in San Felipe’s $200,000 Summer Surprizes Giveaway. You’ll have the chance to win a new car, $10,000 in cash, and other great cash and free play prizes. There are two ways to win: be one of five (5) weekly point earners or earn 100 base points to get a drawing ticket and you may be selected to spin the prize wheel. You just may win $10,000 in cash or a new car!

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 Casino Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $4.99.

CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY

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 $5K TUESDAY GIVEAWAY EMPLOYEE DAY Every Tuesday in September, you’ll have the chance to win $100 free play every hour. Drawings start at noon and end at 9pm. Simply pick up a drawing ticket each hour at the Player’s Club and wait for your name to be called. And, yes, you can win more than once!

SLOT TOURNAMENTS EVERY WEDNESDAY

Join the fun at San Felipe’s Midweek Mayhem Slot Tournaments all month long, with more winners and more ways to win! When you earn 100 base points you’ll be eligible to play in San Felipe’s Wednesday Slot Tournament. Plus, you might get your chance to play in one of the Employee Beat Down rounds, where you can walk away with great free play prizes.

BEAT THE HEAT BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT—TABLE GAMES

Every Wednesday in September Attention all blackjack players! Beat the heat with some cold hard cash each Wednesday in September. See the Player’s club or your favorite dealer for all the details and official rules.

3X POINTS TWISTED EVERY THURSDAY

Players Club members earn 3X points all day every Thursday in September. Points can be used for purchases in the casino or as free play. Play and win even more with 3X points Twisted!

DINING VENUES

Stop by to check out San Felipe’s Buffet, now with all-new hours: Sunday

Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.

GIFT SHOP

The gift shop offers authentic handmade New Mexico arts and crafts with new merchandise monthly. Visit the $10 section for great gift ideas. This month, check out the great selection of items 25 percent off. (Selection may vary. While supplies last.)

$35 GAS PURCHASE $10 FREE SLOT PLAY

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. Don’t forget! Players Club members, you can redeem your points for gas purchases as well as live table games FREE play—every day. The points earned playing slots and tables can be redeemed for FREE play in $5 increments. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino! Stop by to check out what’s new and to keep your Players Club card points active.

ENTERTAINMENT

Thursdays just got a whole lot better. Join San Felipe for THIRSTY THURDAYS drink specials, FREE snacks and a great line up of live music. The fun starts at 5pm, with live music from 6pm to 10pm: Thursday’s Lineup: September 4: Hagan Road Boys September 11: Rude Boyz September 18: Native Sun September 25: Native Sun $3 Bud and Bud Light drafts in the Bar • $4.75 Tecate, Dos Equis, Corona, and Modelo in the Showroom

LIVE MUSIC & DANCING Fridays & Saturdays Friday and Saturday nights 9pm to 1am, live music and dancing. September 5: Rude Boyz September 6: Juntos Unidos September 12: Black Pearl September 13: Hagan Road Boys September 19: Coyote Blue September 20: Brahma Band September 26: Slo Burnin’ September 27: Tequila Rain

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J BOOG with WAYNE WONDER September 6 at 8pm

Reggae star J Boog comes to Sky City Casino Hotel on September 6, bringing his unique combination of island music, Jamaican reggae, and touches of rock and R&B. He released his first solo album, Hear Me Roar, in 2007, which peaked on Billboard’s Top Reggae Albums at No. 8. In 2011, he released his first EP, J Boog, which peaked at No. 3 on the Top Reggae Albums chart. His next album, Backyard Boogie, reached No.1 on the reggae charts for 2011, 2012, and 2013. Born Jerry Afemata (his siblings gave him the nickname Boog) in Compton, California, he was raised in a strict but loving family of Samoan heritage, who wanted to make sure Boog and his siblings made productive choices in life. “I pretty much grew up in a traditional family that gave us a strong bond with our culture—we’re very family oriented,” he has said. J Boog tours frequently, and has shared stages with artists such as Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley, SOJA, The Green, Rebelution, and his regular touring mates, The Hot Rain Band. Joining J Boog at Sky City Casino is Wayne Wonder, a Jamaican reggae fusion artist, who had two hits in the Top 20 in 2003 with “No Letting Go” and “Moving Along.” His album Foreva was the No. 6 reggae album in the U.S. in 2007.

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September Promotions at Sky City WINNER(S) TAKE ALL

September 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 Join Sky City for their winner(s) take all cash drawings every Monday and Tuesday night in September, and you could win anywhere from $100 to $1000 cash. Drawings held at 9pm each night with 10 possible winners. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.

WORKING FOR THE MONEY LABOR DAY CASH

September 1 & 2 Labor day weekend is your chance to win extra cash during Sky City’s Working for the Money cash drawings. On September 1 and 2, from 7pm to 11pm, one lucky winner wins $500 cash each drawing hour. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.

FANTASTIC SENIORS 2014

Every Friday in September is Fantastic Seniors Day. 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 also receive one ticket into the $100 Fantastic Seniors cash drawings held every half hour between 3pm and 6pm. Additional entries may be earned with 50 accumulated points on Fridays between 8am and 5pm. Other Friday offers in September include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).

One Winner Every Monday and Tuesday In September starting September 8th

BRING A FRIEND AND WIN

Are you a friend of a current club member? If so, have them bring you in to join the Player’s Club for your chance to win $10 or up to $1,000 in free play. Current members who bring in a new sign-up receive $10 free play.

TANK TOPPER

Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at the Players Club for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Express.

BIG TRUCKIN CASH

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ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL September PROMOTIONS Ready, Set, Vette!

This month, one lucky casino guest will drive away in a smokin’ hot, fully restored 1973 Corvette—one of only 6,000 models ever made. A team of restoration experts worked on this beauty all summer long. This dream car features: the third generation corvette model, the fifth generation shark body style, a removable hardtop, 350 engine, and rear exterior luggage rack. A suave Elkhart green paintjob completes the work of art. Earn entries to win this dream car by using your Ultimate Rewards Card to play your favorite slot games every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in September. Drawings take place every 15 minutes from 10am to 11pm. Winners will qualify for the final grand prize drawing as well as win $50 in free play instantly. There will be hundreds of chances to be a winner all month long. The final grand prize drawing will be held on Sunday, September 28 at 6pm.

Join Route 66 Casino for a fun-filled Labor Day Weekend

Celebrate the un-official end of summer by enjoying some delicious dining specials. All weekend long you can enjoy 50¢ hot dogs on the casino floor, or a $2 hot dog and beer special in 360 Lounge. Make plans to bring the family out to Buffet 66 on Monday, September 1 for a special Seafood Buffet Feast. Dine on the succulent seafood for either lunch or dinner at the special price of $14.99. Buffet 66 is open for service from 11am through 9pm. Because this is a special menu, the 2-for-1 buffet special will not be available.

L E G E N DA RY E N T E R TA I N M E N T Legends Entertainment

Experience world-class entertainment this September in a world-class theater. Featuring over 2,800 plush seats, Legends Theater offers guests a best-in-class audio experience. Comedians to musicians enjoy the near perfect acoustics, while audience members partake in beverage service, clear line-of-sight, and roomy aisles. Join the fun this month to experience legendary entertainment at its finest.

Lewis Black The Rant Is Due Tour Friday, September 19 Tickets start at $35 Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. Performing over 200 sell-out shows a year, he delivers a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. More pissedoff optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon, you will find yourself laughing into incontinence while he makes compelling points about the absurdity of our world.

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Reward yourself with Surf & Turf this September, as Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina serves up a delicious Surf & Turf special, featuring grilled Sirloin Steak and Coconut Shrimp. This sizable entrée will be accompanied by a loaded baked potato. Enjoy for only $16.99. Your taste buds will thank you! Complementing the over-the-top-delicious food is entertainment by local favorite, The Real Matt Jones, live every Friday night beginning at 9pm. Saturdays feature a rotating lineup of local favorite artists, including Desert Soul, Patrolled by Radar, Desert Diamond Band, and Lenin & McCarthy. To view the complete schedule of entertainers, visit www.rt66casino.com for dates and times.

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Celebrate the end of summer with exciting bingo promotions! The unofficial end of summer ends with a splash on Monday, September 1 during the Labor Day Special. Receive a free 3-On-Card paying out $300 to everyone purchasing a buy-in during the evening session. Saturdays are luckier than ever with the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, September 13, and the Lucky Player drawing on Saturday, September 27. Both drawings take place during the evening session, and you must be present and playing bingo to win. Looking to spice up your Friday and Saturday nights this fall? Then you need to join Route 66 Casino at Cosmic Bingo. It’s one fun, late-night party. The latest top-40 hits are played while the room is aglow with neon nights. Play the machine of your choice for only $15. $5 L1 pays $100, $10 L2 pays $250, and $15 L3 pays $400 on all main games.

Tickets start at $10 Experience the music of one of the greatest rock bands in history with Get The Led Out. Devoted to painstakingly recreating the songs of Led Zeppelin in all their depth and glory, this is a concert experience for those who want to play air guitar, air drums, air keyboards, and sing along all night to the greatest rock music ever made For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.rt66casino.com. Or call the Route 66 Box Office at 505-352-7925. The Route 66 Box Office is open daily from 11am to 9pm. Route 66 Casino Hotel is less than 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque on Interstate 40 at Exit 140.

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SOME BLACKJACK SHOPPING TIPS Because blackjack is one of the only casino table games in which skill can play an important role, casinos have done everything possible throughout the years to neutralize player advantage. If you play the game with any degree of regularity, and are serious about keeping the house advantage to a minimum, it is important to scrutinize the rules at individual properties to know exactly what you’re up against. Here are the primary categories for smart blackjack shoppers: TABLE MINIMUM: You have to play at a table you can afford. Keep in mind that even at a $5 or $10 game you can always wager more, up to the table max. A lower minimum will give your bankroll more mileage and help you weather cold streaks.

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THE TEMPTATIONS Saturday, September 20 at 9pm One of the most iconic bands in the history of American music, the Temptations are bringing their distinctive music and choreography to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. Not only is the concert part of their nationwide celebration of the 49th anniversary of their No. 1 hit “My Girl,” it is also a benefit for St. Vincent’s Hospital Foundation in Santa Fe. In 1966, the Temptations had four No. 1 hits on the R&B charts, including “Get Ready.” Since then they have become a musical institu-

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There’s Always More Ways to Win at the Ohkay Super Sonic Giveaway

Saturdays in September Every Saturday in September, join the fun to earn drawings to qualify to win big in Ohkay’s Super Sonic Giveaway promotion. Ohkay Casino will conduct 20 qualifying random drawings on September 6, 13, 20, and 27. If you qualify, you will receive $50 in Bonus Cash and a chance to win one of two 2014 Chevy Sonics—one on September 13 and one on September 27. Players will receive one free entry weekly, and one entry for every twenty same day points earned. Players can earn 10X entries on Thursdays. Come by and play—you may drive out in a brand new car!

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APPETIZING FOOD DEALS

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SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE

Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where great entertainment is showcased all month. Enjoy DJ night on Tuesdays, ladies night on Wednesdays, and a Latin pool party on Thursdays. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month, enjoy the sounds of Fat City on September 5 and 6; Dave Maestas on September 12 and 13; Perfect Strangr on September 19 and 20; and Simon Balkey on September 26 and 27. And remember, admission is always free at The Silver Eagle Lounge. (Schedules are subject to change.) When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—Ohkay Hotel Casino is ALWAYS your best bet!

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TEMPTATIONS

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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! Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big. If Poker is your game, you have many weekly tournaments to choose from: Sundays – 5:00 pm; $25 buy-in Mondays – 6:30 pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays – 6:30 pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays – 6:30pm; $75 buy-in September 14 – Omaha 8 Or Better Tournament at 2pm September 27th – Texas Hold-’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit Buffalo Thunder on Facebook and Twitter.

Painted Parrot 4pm–9pm, Wed–Sun Sundays: Early Bird Special $7.77 with your Players Club card: $15.99 regular, 4pm–6pm Mondays: Closed Tuesdays: Closed Wednesdays: International Buffet featuring NM favorites, $15.99 Thursdays: All American BBQ, $15.99. Two-for-one with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only). Fridays: Prime Rib & Seafood Night, $19.99 Saturdays: International buffet with steak and fried shrimp, $17.99

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GOLF

Play championship golf at Towa. Package costing $89 includes 2014 Nike Covert Clubs rental. Enjoy a $49 twilight rate, $29 super twilight.

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Wine Dinner, September 25. Call Red Sage at 505-819-2056 for reservations.

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Homewood Suites Room rates start at just $109 and include breakfast, welcome home reception dinner with wine and beer (Monday through Friday), and free Wi-Fi! Plus you’ll get all the Buffalo Thunder Resort amenities. Receive $20 free play your first night stay.

On Saturday, September 20, enjoy the classic music and smooth moves of the Temptations, at a concert benefiting the St. Vincent’s Hospital Foundation in Santa Fe. The show begins at 9pm in the Tewa Ballroom. This is a 21-andover show. Tickets are $45. Visit www.buffalothunderresort.com for more information.

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Every Monday and Wednesday, guests 50 and better receive $5 free play and are entered in hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm for $100 free play.

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TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)

The cosmos breezes through your romantic and entertainment zone. If you haven’t had a chance to get away, then this would be the perfect time for a last-minute summer vacation. The full moon on the eighth helps you heal old wounds.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)

Working from home may be on the agenda as you try to devote more time to the domestic front. Expansive Jupiter’s move into your communication zone gives you an optimistic outlook, and allows you to bring your creative projects to fruition.

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CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)

Luck is with you as you concentrate on your earning power and important business dealings. The rays of Uranus are causing a major shift in your career direction. It may be time to close the door to a long-term career and trade it in for a new venture.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)

You are in a major power period for the next year, so take advantage of all monetary opportunities that come your way. A large windfall is yours for the taking, and will come in the form of a property sale, jackpot, or large return on your investment.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)

Happy Birthday, Virgo! This is the start of a new year on a personal level, and one full of new energy and start ups. You are emerging from a very difficult summer, during which you may have had to part ways with many that were close to you. Expect a new source of income.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)

The fall equinox ignites a new sense of power and direction in your life, giving you the liftoff you’ve needed to start a new direction. After being at a crossroads for several years, expect the cosmic “green light” for a new job, move, love—or all of the above!

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21)

The new moon on the 24th brings a period of revitalization and renewal. You enter a healing and intuitive passageway this month. Whatever doesn’t feel right, start weeding it out of your life and remove negative entanglements. A financial obligation is completed.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)

Networking and business contacts take you to a new level of career power. Your personal life takes a temporary back seat at this time. The new moon in Libra gives you a glimpse of the future and a long-term financial plan. Expect important associations to come on the scene.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)

This is an excellent time to travel for work. Start redefining your personal ambitions and implement the changes you need to make. Try to avoid any conflicts that may lead to legal consequences. Settle any debts or bad investments out of court. Avoid partnerships.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)

You are in a frustrating period, caught between the past and the future. Your mistakes are being shown to you now. At the same time, the pressure is on with your career, and a new promotion brings added responsibilities. Stay balanced and take time to play.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)

The full moon in your sign heralds a clear division between your emotional and intellectual nature. Stay neutral and avoid getting psychically pulled into other peoples’ drama. You will be interested in new investments and make financial progress now.

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