Vol. 15 - No. 2 • February 2017
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Pack for Paradise
Fridays and Saturdays, February 10 through March 25, Isleta Resort & Casino will conduct drawings every hour from 2pm to 10pm for your chance to take home $1,000 in cash or win a trip to paradise. Guests receive one (1) free entry daily and can earn additional entries with every 25 points earned on slots, table games, poker, and bingo, and are eligible to earn 2X entries on Tuesdays.
ENTERTAINMENT For more information on other great shows visit isleta.com.
Little Joe y La Familia
Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome back Little Joe y La Familia, live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on Friday, February 3. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Ticket prices are $15 for lower-level standing room only and $20 for reserved seating.
Tracy Lawrence
Don’t miss Tracy Lawrence, live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on Friday, February 24. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Ticket prices are $15 for lower-level standing room only and $20 for reserved seating.
Tickets are available through the Isleta Resort & Casino Box Office or www.Isleta.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
Man in Black with Patsy Cline
Johnny Cash fans won’t want to miss this tribute to the Man in Black with special guest Patsy Cline, live in the showroom on Saturday, March 25. Doors will open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Ticket prices are $20 for VIP seating and $10 for reserved seating.
Jackson Wink Fight Night 1 Joby Sanchez vs Jesus Urbina
On Saturday, February 25, Isleta Resort & Casino, in association with Fresquez Productions, presents Fight Night 1. Doors open at 5:30pm and first bout begins at 7pm. Tickets on sale at the Isleta Resort & Casino Box Office or at www.isleta.com. Ticket prices range from $30 for reserved seating to $200 for ringside. This event is for ages 21 years and up.
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NOW OPE N 24 HO A DAY, 7 D RS AYS A WU EEK!
Promotions and Events for February
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.
Sweetheart Swirl of Cash
Isleta Resort & Casino is giving its guests a chance to enter the cash machine and grab a swirl of cash every Tuesday from February 7 through 28. Simply earn 25 points prior to each drawing by playing any slot machine or table game with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card and be sitting in the hot seat. Drawings are every hour from 2pm to 10pm. Don’t miss your chance to win a minimum of $100 in cash.
2X Tickets
Isleta Resort & Casino is now offering 2X tickets every Tuesday from 8am to midnight. With every 25 points earned on Tuesdays playing slots, table games, poker, and bingo, players will receive two entries for Isleta’s Pack for Paradise promotion on Fridays and Saturdays.
Earn & Get Valentine’s Gift
Join the fun from February 12 to 14 for a chance to win men’s and ladies’ Swarovski crystal watches. Earn 750 points daily from 8am to 8pm to redeem for a Swarovski. Take home both for only 1500 points earned.
• PALACE WEST • Pick a Heart
Palace West Casino is giving their guests a chance to Pick a Heart and win up to $500 in cash or free play, every hour from noon until 8pm on Sundays, February 5 through February 26. Simply earn 25 points prior to each drawing by playing any slot machine or table game with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card and be sitting in the hot seat.
ANNUAL PROMOTIONS Military Mondays
Isleta Resort & 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.
POKER Winning Hand Wheel Spin
Every Wednesday from now through March, hourly from noon to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm, lucky winners in the poker room will spin the wheel to receive up to $100 in free chips.
Poker Hot Seat Gift
Earn your free gift by sitting in the hot seat at the Isleta Resort and Casino Poker Room every Monday, now through the end of this March. A gift will be given away from noon until 11pm every hour.
Player Rewards
Get rewarded for playing poker on Thursdays. Starting at noon and lasting until midnight, players can earn one drawing ticket for every hour of live play for a chance to win $75 in Isleta’s Player Reward drawings. Final drawing of the night is for $150.
BINGO Groundhog Day Free Bingo
During the February 2 evening session, all guests will receive their first pack free, which pays $250 in cash. Additional packs can be purchased for $5 each, which pay $500 in cash.
Big Game Bingo
During the February 5 evening session, buy-ins are $5 all-you-can-play (paying $500 in cash) or $10 all-you-can-play (paying $1,000 in cash). Buy five $5 all-you-can-play packs or $10 all-you-can-play packs and get one (1) of equal value for free. Isleta Resort & Casino will also conduct one (1) drawing for all guests with paid admission for a chance to win a 50-inch TV and two recliners.
Valentine’s Day Bingo
During the February 14 Valentine’s Day evening session, buy-ins are $5 all-you-can-play (paying $500 in cash) or $10 all-you-can-play (paying $1,000 in cash). Isleta will also offer a Broken Hearts Package for $50, in which player receives six $5 buy-ins and one of every special. And the Loving Hearts Package for $75 receives six $10 buy-ins and one of every special.
President’s Day Pay Bingo
During the February 20 evening session, buy-ins are $5 all-you-can-play (paying $500 in cash) or $10 all-you-can-play (paying $1,000 in cash). Every guest will be eligible to select an envelope for a chance to win $50 in cash, gift cards, or a free gift with paid admission.
Fat Tuesday Bingo
During the Tuesday, February 28 evening bingo session, all bingo players will receive their first pack for free, which pays $250 in cash. Additional packs are $5, paying $500.
Super Senior Wednesdays
Matinee Session at noon Evening Session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-you-canplay, 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: February 3, 24, and 25.
Triple Sevens Football Party
On Sunday, February 5, from 4:30pm to game end, Triple Sevens (777) Saloon is hosting a watch party for the Super game. Receive a free raffle ticket when you enter the Triple Seven to qualify for prize drawings such as TVs, recliners, grills, and much more! Earn additional entries for any appetizer purchase. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
Valentine’s Day
Triple Sevens Saloon is offering the chance to win dinner at Embers Steakhouse and a free night’s stay at Isleta Resort & Casino. On Tuesday, February 14, visit the 777 to receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win. Earn additional entries with any food purchase. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
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FEB. ENTERTAINMENT AT DANCING EAGLE CASINO
BATTLE OF THE BANDS SATURDAY, FEB. 11 at 7pm
Reminice Band vs. Fate’s Highway Free Advance Tickets Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8am
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What are the Odds By Bill Previtti
Come with me for just a minute: Let’s pay a visit to Isleta Resort & Casino. We’re going to play some slots—a good place to do so since Isleta has stuffed over 1,800 of ‘em across acres and acres of carpet. Although Isleta also has over 25 table games at which to enjoy some fun, we’ll go there to play the slots since they have a “power play” that gives us more chances to win. But, wait. Maybe that’s too many to choose from? Okay, then, let’s run over to San Felipe Casino—they have less than 800 slots on their floor. Should be an easier decision, right? Not necessarily. Whether you’re looking for a big score or just a few wins here and there, your odds are about the same at either casino. Why is that? Because everything about slots is random. There are dozens of stories out there about how “this one slot was hit backto-back with serious jackpot numbers.” That’s an example of random. But let’s go back to you first walking into the casino and looking across the bustling floor at wave after wave of slot machines. How do you decide which machine to play? Everyone seems to approach the
problem differently. I’ve watched as some wander aimlessly and slowly through aisle after aisle, looking, or waiting, for a machine to call to them. Then there are the tigers, the chargers, the players who know precisely which machine they’re going to play, to work over, to talk to, to cuss at, then, hopefully, to kiss. They head straight to that machine and go to work. Is there a difference between these two types of players? Not a whisper. Just go back to that word I mentioned above: random. Inside your favorite slot machine is a device—we’ll call it a chip. This little rascal is small, wafer-like, and it drives another device that you could say is like a little engine. Now this little chip and this little engine work in concert and run continuously, 24/7, whether or not the machine is being played. The screen only lights up when money drops in and a player starts pushing buttons. At that point, the curtain is up, the symbols are before us, and the show begins—to entertain us, and at times to frustrate us and make us cry. So, which way to go? Simply sit down in front of any old machine and start slugging away, or cull one or two out of the herd of hundreds and concentrate on them only? Psychologists tell me players get the most satisfaction by selecting one or two—no more than three—slots and staying with them. Learn all you can about how to build on credits, familiarize yourself with all the symbols and icons. It will pay off in the end. But the real payoff is the sense of accomplishment you’ll feel if and when you do hit a sizable jackpot, the satisfaction of knowing, “It wasn’t just Lady Luck smiling at me. I learned and earned that payday.”
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CASINO $55,000 Cash is in the Air!
Play San Felipe’s Cash is in the Air Giveaway every Sunday in February. Drawings to win cash are at 2pm, 4pm & 6pm on February 5 and 19. On February 12 and 26, the drawings are at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm. Top prize drawings are at 8pm on February 12 for $3,000 and on February 26 for $6,000.
Come Watch the BIG Game!
It’s Football’s Final showdown, the Big Game. Join San Felipe Casino February 5 in the showroom. Doors open at 3pm.
Multiple Point Multiplier Days
At San Felipe Casino, earn more points, more ways: 4X points on February 4 (8am to midnight), 11X points on February 11 (10am to 2pm and 8pm to midnight), 18X points on February 18 (noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm), and 25X points on February 25 (9am to 10am, 4pm to 5pm, and 11pm to midnight). Restrictions apply. See Players Club.
Hot Seat Loyalty
Every Wednesday this month, you could win up to $300 in Loyalty Play from 4pm to 7pm. There are five lucky winners each drawing.
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Hot Seat Plinko
Every Friday this month at San Felipe Casino, you could be one of five random winners to win up to $300 in cash from 7pm to 10pm.
Full Moon Cash Grab
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On February 10 from 7pm to 10pm, play your favorite slot machine and you could be one of five winners selected for each drawing for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash.
New Café Hours at San Felipe
The Pueblo Grill has new hours. The restaurant is open from 11am to midnight, Saturdays through Thursdays; and 11am to 2am, Fridays and Saturdays. And remember, the buffet is open every day for breakfast starting at 9am.
San Felipe Casino and FireFan team up for a Great Fantasy Sports App
You can now download the hottest new fantasy sports app by visiting www. SanFelipeCasino.com. It’s FREE, and when you register you’ll get 12 FREE game tokens to start playing, plus $5 in Loyalty Play at San Felipe Casino. Just use the code SFSPORTS when you register.
Great Dining Selections
There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open for breakfast from 9am to noon, lunch is noon to 4pm, and dinner is 4pm to close. Prices are $7.99 for breakfast, $9.99 for lunch, and $12.99 for dinner. Show your Players Club Card and receive a $1 discount. If you’re in the mood for some great fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a wide selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
Casino Employees Day
Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in Loyalty Play, plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
Government Employee Day
Active, retired military, and other government employees receive a twofor-one buffet on Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member. Plus, veterans receive $10 in Loyalty Play for showing their Military ID or Endorsed State ID.
$35 Gas Purchase will get you $10 LOYALTY SLOT PLAY
Got gas? San Felipe Casino does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in Loyalty Play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week. Did You Also Know… San Felipe Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games Loyalty Play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino!
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February Live Music and Dancing Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am
February 3: Rude Boyz February 4: Native Sons February 10: Stillwater Band February 11: UFC 208 Holly Holm $5 cover • doors open at 6pm February 17: Rude Boyz February 18: Tequila Rain February 24: Redneck the Band February 25: Al Hurricane & Al Hurricane Jr. with Cuarenta y Cinco $10 cover • doors open at 6pm.
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WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY
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Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 8pm
Willie Nelson and Family will bring the music of a true American icon and country music legend to Albuquerque for one night only, Saturday, February 11, 2017. With a career that spans 60 years and just as many albums, Willie Nelson is the creative genius behind such historic recordings as “Crazy,” “Red Headed Stranger,” “Hello Walls,” and “Stardust.” The release of Red Headed Stranger in 1975 propelled him into the country music stratosphere, with his offbeat phrasing, distinctive nasal tones, and hippie-styled look setting a new standard in “outlaw” country music. Nelson rose to the top of the charts with “Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain,” “On The Road Again,” and “Always On My Mind.” He has received numerous accolades, including eight Grammys, a President’s Merit Award, Grammy Legend Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honor, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993. Nelson is active in a number of issues, including the plight of America’s family farmers, which led him to co-found Farm Aid in 1985. In 2013, he celebrated more than 40 years on the road and in the studio with Family, the band he formed with his sister, Bobbie Nelson, along with Paul English and Mickey Raphael. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com.
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FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS Friday, February 17, 2017 | 8pm
Oh, what a story! Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-award-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, classic songs such as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are all the rage all over again. As Jersey Boys continues to travel around the U.S. on tour, the real Frankie Valli is packing concert halls coast to coast, from the Rose Theater (home of jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City) to Albuquerque’s Route 66 Casino Hotel Legends Theater. From 1962 to 1978, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons sold more than 100 million records, even before the invention of the compact disc prompted collectors to buy the hits all over again. For decades after their heyday, Frankie and the Four Seasons continued to be a top concert draw, and radio constantly played their classics—not to mention the new remixes that kept popping up on the charts. In 1990 Frankie and the other original Four Seasons were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, only five years after the Hall opened for business. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime music experience—purchase your tickets today! For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com.
FEB. ENTERTAINMENT AT DANCING EAGLE CASINO
BATTLE OF THE BANDS SATURDAY, FEB. 11 at 7pm
Reminice Band vs. Fate’s Highway Free Advance Tickets Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 8am
Dancing Eagle $1 Cinema Presents
Friday, Feb. 3 | 6pm | Rated PG
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BATTLE of the Bands Saturday, February 11 at 7pm
Reminice Band
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Promotions and Events for February VALENTINE’S DAY $10 BUY-IN SLOT TOURNAMENT February 14
Let your heart throb with excitement: enter the Valentine’s Day $10 Buy-In Slot Tournament on February 14 for your chance to win $100 to $400 in free play. Tournament sign-up begins at 6pm, with the first tournament session beginning at 7pm.
TOUCHDOWN TEES CASH DRAWINGS
BINGO’S LOVE FOR MONEY 2017
February 5 Kick off the big game at Sky City Casino on February 5 and win your portion of the $3,000 Touchdown Tees Cash Drawings giveaway. Six lucky halftime winners and four end-of-game winners will receive a t-shirt and $100 to $500 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.
February 14 Looking for a night out? Bring your sweetheart to Sky City Bingo on February 14 for your chance to win a portion of the $3,000 Bingo’s Love For Money 2017 giveaway. Guests purchasing a Planet Bingo preset $50 or $75 electronic package, using their players card, are eligible for cash drawings.
PRESIDENTIAL CASH
BLACKJACK HAPPY HOUR
February 20 Enjoy the holiday and join Sky City Casino for a chance to win a portion of the $2,000 Presidential Cash giveaway. Two winners selected each hour from 5pm to 9pm win $200 in free play. Patrons earn one entry for every 20 points earned.
February 1–28 Join table games at Sky City Casino Pit for Happy Hour from 10am to 10pm daily for your chance to win extra cash when you receive three 7s or 6, 7, 8 on your first three cards. See Sky City Table Games for additional information.
NEW SIGN-UP OFFER
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 2017 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
CLASSY SENIORS
Every Wednesday in February, patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Other Wednesday offers in February include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch buffet only).
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WEDNESDAY 8pm-12am
22 Karaoke Night
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Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Truckers Load of Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders For offers, text sky to 313131 one opportunity every Wednesday and Saturday from Stillwater Band See Player Services for details. Must be or become a Players Club cardholder. Management reserves all rights.have now through the end of December 2017 to win $500 cash Unwound if present and $250 cash if not present. Sky City CDL cardholders earn one free entry per day, and may earn additional Jagg entries with every 30 points earned in play per day.
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Russia and Japan Gamble on New Casinos In the wake of the so-called Russian computer hacking that some say swayed the United States Presidential campaign, and within days of Donald Trump officially becoming the 45th president of the United States, Russia’s first “gambling zone” casino opened on January 5, 2017, according to a story written by Katie Barlowe, and published at www.casino.org. Sochi, once just another dilapidated Black Sea resort, was rejuvenated by the Winter Olympics. Now, as the host of the Russian F1 Grand Prix and the 2018 World Cup, it could become Russia’s foremost gambling destination. (iamboySochi, once just another dilapidated Black Sea resort, was rejuvenated by the Winter man.com) Olympics. Now, as the host of the Russian F1 Grand Prix and the 2018 World Cup, it could The Sochi Casino and Resort is situated become Russia’s foremost gambling destination. (iamboyman.com) in the mountain resort of Gorky Gorod, and it is being described by its opera- concept for Russia in the spirit of the best convention space, shops, and other ametor, Domain LLC, as an “entertainment casinos of Las Vegas.” The five-star com- nities, and it represents the newest phase complex of a global scale” and a “unique plex boasts restaurants, cabaret theatre, in Russia’s zonal casino experiment.
It is well known that Putin has a personal dislike for gambling. So much so that in 2009 he exiled all such activity to four economic zones scattered throughout the country. Sochi, a formerly dilapidated seaside resort on the Black Sea that was given new life in preparation for the 2014 Winter Olympics, is located near one of those zones. Although Putin initially said that there were no plans to build casinos in Sochi and that it would remain a “family resort,” later in 2014 he signed a law permitting casinos in Sochi and in Crimea, in a bid to make the region, newly annexed from Ukraine, economically self-sufficient. And Russia isn’t the only country looking to gambling to help bolster its economy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18
There’s Always More Ways to Win at the OHKAY SATURDAYS —CASH CLIMBER!
On February 4, 11, 18, and 25, Ohkay Casino is firing up its Cash Climber promotion. Cash Climber is a board game where the object is to make it to the top of the board and WIN a grand prize of $10,000! On Tuesdays and Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries. Drawings will begin at 6:30pm. Play Cash Climber and you could take home $10,000!
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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. Start the year off right beginning on February 3 and 4, TBA. Get your feet movin’ on February 10 with Cuarenta Y Cinco. On February 11, dance to the sounds of Heritage. Heat up your night on February 17 and 18 with Slo Burnin. Finish off the month in style on February 24 and 25 with local favorite Perfeccion.
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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!
MONDAY—FABULOUS 50s
Now Mondays 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 participate from 8am to 10pm.
TUESDAYS—CASH BLAST!
Come in and play the all-new 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. Play the all-new Cash Blast 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 February. You can pick up your free Bingo card from 11am to 7pm.
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. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card. Treat yourself to a little Southwestern flair with our Mexican & Margarita 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 in Friday’s all-you-can-eat Crab Buffet for just $18.99! Saturdays you will want to savor our special Steak and Shrimp Buffet for only $10.99. Sunday feast on the Seafood Buffet featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99! Take advantage of our $4.99 breakfast buffet Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 11am. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card.
PRESIDENT’S DAY BUFFET
On February 20 from noon to 9pm, come celebrate President’s Day with a $1 Buffet! Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card.
SWEETHEART DANCE Saturday, February 11
Ohkay Casino presents an evening of Musica de Nuevo Mexico! Performances by the Godfather of Norteño Music, Al Hurricane, Darren Cordova y Calor and Al Hurricane Jr. At the Ohkay Casino Conference Center.
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 9pm. $30 general admission and $35 table seating. Tickets available at the Ohkay Casino Box Office.
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Bingo is back at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Three hour-long bingo sessions will be available seven days a week from noon to 1pm, 2pm to 3 pm, and 4pm to 5pm. For more details, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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Japan’s Shinzo Abe (left) and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are both expanding gambling, and the development could help expedite a peace treaty between the two leaders. (Image: Associated Press/Japan Times)
And Russia isn’t the only country looking to gambling to help bolster its economy . . . In a related development reported by Samantha Becket, also published at www.Casino.org, Japan is positioned to become the world’s next big casino destination, but ground won’t be broke on a resort for at least 12 months. MGM, Las Vegas Sands, Hard Rock, and others have all pledged multibillion-dollar investments to Japan should the nation fully legalize integrated casino resorts. Since Japan’s leader Shinzo Abe and Putin are both expanding gambling, the development could help expedite a peace treaty between the two leaders. If a pact is reached, the peacetime deal would better the former Soviet Union’s economy due to less sanctions and tariffs placed on oil exports. In exchange, Abe might request Putin allow his people to more freely travel to Japan, and spend their money at the forthcoming casino resorts.
One lucky Apache Spirit Club member will walk away with $150 in table cheques after the Love Birds Hot Seat drawings, every hour from 11am to 4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Casino Apache this February. Any table games player actively playing blackjack during promotional times will be automatically entered for a chance to win. Additionally, all players playing at the same table of the drawing winner will also win $10 in table cheques.
PUNCH BUGGIE DRAWING February 4–February 26
Players have a chance to drive home in a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle this February at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache, thanks to the Punch Buggie drawing starting Saturday, February 4. Apache Spirit Club members who earn 50 points any Sunday, Tuesday, or Saturday will earn an entry into the weekly drawings where five winners will win one entry into the final drawing and up to $500 in Free Spirit Play. The five winners from each week will be entered into a final drawing for the 2017 Beetle drawing scheduled for Saturday, February 25 at 9pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Sunday, February 26 at 9pm at Casino Apache. Additionally, players can earn 10X the entries on Tuesdays.
SHARE THE LOVE SLOT TOURNAMENTS February 4–February 25
There is no better time to share the love than from 5pm to 8pm every Saturday at Inn of the Mountain Gods during the $27,000 Share the Love Slot Tournament. Teams of two who earn 20 points between 5pm and 8pm every Saturday will earn one entry into the 8pm tournament, during which they’ll have a shot at a share of the $27,000 prize pool.
HIGH FIVE’S FOR 55’s RED HOT SWIPE & WIN February 6–February 24
Apache Spirit Club members 55 and older have a chance to win up to 50,000 bonus points every Wednesday in February at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache. For a chance to win, players must earn 10 points and swipe their Apache Spirit Card between 10am and 2pm on Wednesdays. Additionally, High Five’s for 55’s members earn 5X points every Monday and receive 50 percent off dining on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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Local Apache Spirit Club members can win their share of $19,000 every Thursday this February during the Snowed in to Win drawings starting February 2 at 1pm at Casino Apache. Local players will earn one entry into the weekly drawing for every 10 points they earn between 1pm and 6:50pm. The drawings will take place every Tuesday at 7pm, when the first-place winner may take home as much as $1,500.
ROMEO & JULIET POKER TOURNAMENT February 14 & February 15
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This February 14 and 15, Apache Spirit Club members can enter into the Romeo & Juliet Poker Tournament featuring a $10,000 guaranteed cash prize pool. The $499.99 buy-in includes a one-night stay in a standard room, $100 Free Spirit Play, and a $100 meal voucher for Wendell’s Steak & Seafood. Two tournaments will be held to accommodate as many players as possible: the first on Tuesday, February 14 from 3pm to 7pm, and the second on Wednesday, February 15 from 11am to 7pm. To register, call (575) 464-7797 by February 3.
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HONOR OUR SOLDIERS TRIBUTE THURSDAY February 16
Apache Spirit Club members enrolled in the Honor Our Soldiers program who earn five points from 8am to 6pm on Thursday, February 16 and swipe their Apache Spirit Club card will receive 7X points. Offer valid at both Casino Apache and Inn of the Mountain Gods.
ROAD TO THE MAIN EVENT February 18 & February 19
Texas Hold’em players won’t want to miss the Road to the Main Event Texas Hold’em tournament on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19 starting at 11am. Players who register before February 3 receive a $99 room-rate, a Gathering of Nations Buffet meal voucher for two, and $25 in Free Spirit Play with the $330 buy-in. Eliminations will be made on Saturday, February 18 before the finals begin on Sunday, February 19. For more details visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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After winning the Star Search talent competition in 1983, Sawyer Brown released their self-titled debut album in 1984 to the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart, bolstered by the No. 1 single “Step That Step.” The band’s success continued throughout the ’80s with their sophomore effort Shakin’, released in 1985 at No. 3, and their 1989 sixth album, The Boys Are Back, which reached No. 5. From 1990 to 1999, Sawyer Brown charted 27 singles, including 14 top tens like “The Walk,” “Thank God for You,” and the band’s anthem, “Some Girls Do.” Tickets for Sawyer Brown’s February 10 performance start at $25.
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Missouri native Tyler Farr began his career off the stage, penning hits for the likes of Cole Swindell and Joe Nichols before releasing his debut single “Hot Mess” in 2012. Although not a commercial success, critics responded positively to Farr’s debut. This critical buzz and hit singles like “Whiskey in My Water” helped launch his debut album, Redneck Crazy, to the No. 5 spot on the Billboard 200 and platinum certification. His most recent album, Suffer in Peace, continued the 32-year-old’s rise to stardom, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and again reaching platinum certification. Tickets for Tyler Farr’s February 11 performance start at $25.
GRANGER SMITH February 17
After producing seven albums independently, including 2013’s Dirt Road Highway, which peaked at No. 1 on iTunes, Granger Smith finally signed a recording deal with Wheelhouse Records in 2015, releasing his label debut Remington in March of 2016. His relentless touring and online presence as an independent artist paid off, as Remington climbed to No. 3 on the Top Country charts while selling more than 65,000 copies. Tickets for Granger Smith’s show on February 17 start at $15.
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DR. SEUSS DAY March 4
You would not, could not, must not miss, a day filled with fun, just like this! Bring the whole family to Dr. Seuss Day at Inn of the Mountain Gods and enjoy breakfast from 9am to 10am that includes pancakes, fresh fruit, and juice. Then from 10am to 1pm, all are invited to enjoy jumping balloons, an obstacle course, and reading circles featuring The Rainbow Fish, The Lorax, The Berenstain Bears and more. Tickets start at $10 and all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. And one last thing—don’t forget— bring a blanket or pillow on which you can sit!
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Matt Kazam brings his hilarious one-man comedy show straight from the Las Vegas strip to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino. 40 Is Not The New 20 the show is a mid-life celebration of the knowledge and experience that can only be gained with age—like comfort food for the soul. Don’t miss this chance to see Las Vegas entertainment without leaving New Mexico! Enjoy great comedy and food with your Valentine/ friend/significant other/BFF/FWB . . . !! . . . as comedian Matt Kazam cracks jokes after your sumptuous dinner at Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino. For over 25 years, Kazam has performed stand-up comedy all over the world. He has made numerous television appearances on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Fox’s Big Red Couch, Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Stand-Up, TLC’s Two For Vegas, WGN’s The Bob & Tom Show and many other venues including specials on the internet and XM Satellite Radio. Kazam’s energetic style, witty observations, and unassuming charm combined with his youthful enthusiasm and instant likeability are the driving forces behind his unique and hilarious comedy. Come experience a delightful night at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.tickets.com and the Casino Box Office. See also www.buffalothundercasino.com
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Dear Mark: I play video poker from time to time, mostly because I know the bartenders and get the “free” drinks when I play. I’m not an expert, and I usually play deuces wild or jacks or better quarter machines. In your articles sometimes you refer to 9/6 machines or games. What does that mean? —Glenn W. If you notice, Glenn, there is always a pay table located under the glass of all video poker machines. This is, or should be, first-order-ofbusiness-important to you as a player. The pay table reveals what the casino pays for a pair of jacks-or-better, two pairs, three-of-a-kind, flushes, a full house, etc. A 9/6 machine tells you that you are getting paid 9 for a full house and 6 for a flush, with one coin inserted. The pay table should look like this, Glenn: royal flush 250-for-1; straight flush 50-for-1; four-of-a-kind 25-for-1; full house 9-for-1; flush 6-for-1; straight 4-for-1; three-of-a-kind 3-for-1; two pair 2-for-1; pair of jacks or better 1-for-1. If you stumble on a full-pay jacks or better machine that pays 9 coins for a full house, 6 for a flush, and 2 for two pair, you can expect a return rate—free drinks excluded, allowing you to play each hand correctly—of approximately 99.5 percent, making it a pretty sweet machine to play on.
As for identifying a good Deuce’s Wild machine, you want to find one that pays five coins for four-of-a-kind instead of four. With maximum coin play and perfect strategy, a five-coin return for four-of-a-kind gives you a slight edge against the house—a 100.76 percent return versus 94.34 percent if the machine returns just four coins.
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Dolly & Kenny Together Again Tribute Show February 12 | 7pm
WHEN DOES A “PAIR” BECOME A “FULL HOUSE”?
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers made musical history in 1983 with their classic duet “Islands In The Stream.” These two American music icons are celebrated in a tribute show that captures it all: the songs, the mannerisms, the vocals, the professionalism, and, of course, the charm, the magic, and the on-stage playfulness of Kenny and Dolly, “Together Again.” Come experience musical magic at the Dolly and Kenny Together Again tribute show at Sky City Casino Hotel on February 12. Doors open at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm. For more information, visit www.skycity.com.
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Comping Your Way to a Better Casino Experience By John G. Brokopp The first rule of making the most of casino comps is: don’t be afraid to ask for them.
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player tracking card. Cold, statistical dollars-and-cents decisions regarding comps are based upon the player profile that pops up when the host or other casino representative brings up your information on the computer screen. It’s kind of like a casino player’s “box score.” By using a card, you develop equity in the property and are eligible for cash back or comps as the case may be. Players clubs encourage brand loyalty. The more often you attend, the longer you play, and the more money you “churn” through the machines or tables, the more valuable you are to the casino. Every casino uses basically the same formula for determining a player’s worth. The “theo” on a player (theoretical loss) is computed using the amount wagered, the length of playing time, and the win/loss ledger. The result is the value of comps the player is entitled to in dollars and cents. On the other hand, every casino uses a different formula for comps based on points accumulated using a players card. A player may redeem his or her points for comps and have them deducted from their account. “True comps,” however, may be a buffet or dinner offered to a player without the loss of points.
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Military Appreciation Sky Ute Casino appreciates the members of our Armed Services. To say thank you, all active, reserve, retired, or veteran members of the military can show their military ID or proof of service at the Players Club each Sunday from 9am until 9pm to receive $15 in Sky Ute Loot and a 15-percent-off dining coupon.
Mystery Scratch-Off All active Bear Club members with a tier status of Golden Bear or higher can swipe at the kiosk every Monday to scratch their Mystery Scratch Ticket. Members can win between 2X and 10X points every Monday.
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Local’s Appreciation Day All Bear Club members who live within a 150-mile radius of Sky Ute Casino Resort will qualify as a Lucky Local on Thursdays. Customers will need to earn 50 points on their Bear Club account on Thursdays to be eligible to swipe at any promotional kiosk to receive $15 in Sky Ute Loot as well as 15 percent off an entrée at either Willows Café Bistro or Rolling Thunder Grill.
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)
The full moon lunar eclipse in Leo ignites the beginning of a very social period for you that may last until the summer. You will feel more aggressive than ever as the Aquarian vibrations stimulate your need to make progress in your profession. A breakthrough is possible.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)
The Mars-Uranus alignment cautions you to take special care of your health now. A job change is on your mind, but it may have to be delayed at this time. You have many personal plans in motion that take priority. You get the green light to travel before taking on any added responsibility.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)
The planetary alignment in fire gives you enough propulsion to start heading in a new direction. Life altering changes, which may involve a move, will happen over the next four months. Many surprises are on the horizon, including what might be an unexpected professional opportunity.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)
All these eclipses activate your need to grow both personally and intellectually. You will thirst for knowledge and want to go back to school for additional credentials or even learn a new trade. You also are breaking away from relationships and may want to play the field for a while.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
The lunar eclipse takes place in your sign, making your focus on matters having to do with relationships and partnerships. It may be time to create boundaries and start heading in a new direction. Many old associations will fall by the wayside when you start doing your own thing and aren’t available.
You will have more stellar fire power now and feel like you’re finally emerging from stagnation. It’s time to take charge of your affairs and fix anything that you have let go. It may be the perfect opportunity to visit family at a distance and heal old wounds.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
Lunar vibrations stir up your money houses, giving you pause to examine your investments, taxes, and any money dealings you feel are stagnant. It might also be time to change up your 401K and refinance or sell property. Your personal life temporarily takes a backseat as you reorganize.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)
It’s your birthday, and you are in rockstar mode once again! The sky’s the limit as you shift into your fun zone, and you’ll enjoy a lucky streak as well. Long distance travel, movies, parties, and more are on the agenda. The Mars-Uranus alignment is in your travel zone, so just watch the need for speed.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21)
The new moon solar eclipse is in your sign on the 26th, making this the perfect time for a new beginning. This is your time to shine, so if you want to move, start, or look for a new job—or even try dating or getting back to the gym—do it in the next three months. Begin manifesting!
With fast moving planets in Aries in your money zone this month, financial matters heat up. It’s time to wheel and deal and tie up any uncertainty surrounding business deals or professional moves. Your personal life also intensifies, as you develop a deeper intimacy with your partner. You are on a spiritual journey during this cosmic period, and it may be time to take a step back and clean out the past. As you head toward a cycle of empowerment, your heightened intuition will guide you in a clearer direction. You will begin to examine your choices and seek to correct them. This month the fiery planets make you feel feistier, as well as restless. Try not to have a knee-jerk reaction to events, and weigh your moves carefully before pulling the plug on anything. Change is in the air if you’re not satisfied, but you might want to wait until July to make any long-term ones.
Valentine’s Special Friends and Lovers Astrological Compatibility Report Learn your strengths and weaknesses in relating to your lover or business partner. Insights into challenges facing your relationships. Helpful in evaluating the potential success or obstacles in your partnerships or romantic relationship.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
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