Vol. 13 - No. 2 - February 2015
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February 2015
Close to Home... Far from Ordinary
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Promotions for February POKER TOURNAMENTS Big Game Hot Seats
On Sunday, February 1, there will be $100 drawings every 15 minutes, beginning at 4:15pm and ending at 9pm. In addition, there will be drawings for $250 at the end of each quarter, $500 at halftime and 9:30pm, and $1,000 at 10pm.
$45 Sunday Tournaments
Every Sunday at noon with a $45 buy-in
ALL NEW: MIDWAY MADNESS DAILY SLOT TOURNAMENTS
Start playing these all-new “on demand” and true-time daily slot tournaments, and earn entries into an exciting series of tournaments. With every 700 base slot points you earn—starting at noon each Monday and ending at 10pm each Saturday, you’ll then go on to play in the Premier Pennies Tournament. Tournament(s) must be played by 11:59pm each Saturday. The top 100 scorers come back on Sunday at 1pm to play in a timed round. The top 25 from that round will come back on the fourth Saturday of each month for the Grand Finale.
Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-in
Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty
Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buyin is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player.
President’s Deep Stack Tournament
February 15 at noon. Buy-in is $200 and there will be $1,000 in added prize money.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS P’a Shur Deli and Roadrunner Grill
WE LOVE SLOT POINTS
Every Thursday in February. Gold equals 3X points, Platinum equals 4X points, and Diamond equals 5X points. Begins at 8am and ends at 11:59pm on February 5, 12, 19, and 26.
6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY
All Peak Rewards Club members will receive 6X points for ALL slot play starting at midnight on Monday, February 16, and ending at 3:59pm on Tuesday, February 17.
SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION
$55 Tuesday Tournaments
$2 hamburgers and $2 green chile stew
Valentine’s F&B Specials
• Thur Shan Buffet: Seafood Buffet from 4pm to 10:00pm, $25.95 for adults • Council Room: Surf ‘n’ Turf with dessert and bottle of wine from 4pm to 11pm, $79 per couple • Bien Shur: Special menu from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, February 13, and Saturday, February 14. All items individually priced. Reservations recommended.
Close to Home.. Far from Ordinary
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.
BIG GAME TAILGATE PARTY
Watch the Big Game on Sunday, February 1 on the 25-foot video wall. Cover charge is $10 and includes all-you-can-eat sports buffet with all-beef hot dogs, Buffalo Wings, chips, salsa, and queso. Drawings throughout the game for TVs, grills, neon clocks, and more.
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POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Throughout the month of February, 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.
Purchase a $150 gift card and receive your choice of a Votivo candle, sachet, or fragrance spray. Promotion available through February 14.
EVENTS
See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2015 Sandia Resort & Casino.
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:
Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Cruise
Saturday, February 14, Evening Session Earn drawing tickets for a cruise, airfare, and $500 in spending cash with every bingo buy-in.
Cold Hard Cash Special
Saturday, February 28, Matinee and Evening Sessions There will be three drawings during each session, for $200, $300, and $500 in cash.
610 The Sports Animal Annual Bowl Bash
Sunday, February 1. Open to the public. Man Caves and viewing of the Big Game throughout Ballroom D. Giveaways include free T-shirts to the first 600 guests, Lobo tickets, football-shaped sofa, food, lodging, and entertainment certificates. Concessions and cash bar also available.
Asian New Year Celebration Weekend
Select players will receive a mailer for special offers during the Asian New Year Celebration Weekend: Thursday, February 19: Lion Dance at 7:30pm, free to public Friday, February 20: Asian Concert at 8pm, free to public Saturday, February 21: 5X points on table games beginning at midnight and ending at 11:59pm
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Don Williams the Gentle Giant February 28 at 7pm
It has been written about Don Williams that if anyone needs proof that music is an international language, they need look no further than this “Gentle Giant” of the country-western genre. Williams picks his material with discernment for quality and the emotions that encapsulate the spectrum of life experience. Hit songs like “I Believe in You” (his 11th No. 1 on the country music charts), “Amanda,” “You’re My Best Friend,” and “Tulsa Time,” evoke a depth and breadth of experience that listeners have taken to heart since Williams first starting playing mu-
sic in the early 1960s. Born and raised in a small town in northwest Texas, Williams speaks not only to fans who share a similar upbringing but also to those all over the world who appreciate his straightforward simplicity. Wherever he plays, whether Brazil, Britain, Ireland, Africa, Australia, Finland, or Norway, to name just a few, he draws crowds. And they’re sure to be in attendance when Williams plays at Isleta Resort & Casino on February 28 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
The O’Jays March 6 at 7pm
Hailing from Philadelphia, the O’Jays are one of the most popular and long-lived outfits in soul music. Formed in 1958, they rose to the height of their fame in the 1970s, epitomizing what would become known as the Philly sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed
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by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk. Between 1972 and 1978, the O’Jays charted with a string of top 10 hits that include “Back Stabbers,” “For the Love of Money,” “I Love Music,” “Use ta Be My Girl,” and the No. 1 hit, “Love Train,” all of which are still mainstays of stations playing R&B and soul music worldwide. Five of the LPs they recorded during their nearly decade-long hot streak were certified gold; three went platinum. Come get your groove on with the O’Jays at Isleta Resort & Casino on March 6 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
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Promotions and Events for February COME 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!
LUCKY LADY BUG
February 2–28 Catch a Lucky Ladybug at Isleta Resort & Casino and win your share of over $150,000! Isleta Resort & Casino will select two winners every hour from noon to 8pm, Fridays through Wednesdays, to choose from their collection of Lucky Ladybugs, each filled with cash and free slot play. PLUS, on February 15 and March 1, win up to $2,500 or a 2015 Volkswagen Bug. Drawings held every 30 minutes from 3pm to 8pm. All month long, play the instant-win game on the promotional kiosks Fridays through Wednesdays from 8am to 8pm, after earning 100 points for your chance to win free slot play or additional entries into the Volkswagen Bug giveaway.
CHOCOLATE CASH
February 2–28 Satisfy your sweet tooth at Palace West Casino every day in February. Palace West will conduct cash drawings February 2 to 28 from 10am to 8pm. Every hour one lucky winner will unwrap a chocolate candy bar to reveal their prize of up to $50 in free slot play or $100 in cash.
CHOCOLATE FINALE
February 28 Play your favorite machines from 9pm to 11pm, and you could be the one lucky winner chosen every 30 minutes to pick a chocolate bar that contains up to $1,000 in cash.
FOOTBALL SUPER PARTY XLIX
February 1 Join the fun in the Isleta Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom, cheer for your team, and go home a winner! Free to the public, this event will feature the big game, food stations, party games, and drawings for Players Club members 21 and over. The fun begins at 3pm.
MILITARY MONDAYS
Isleta Resort & Casino would like to say thank you for your service. Guests with a valid Military ID will receive $10 in free slot play and special discounts throughout the property.
WE LOVE OUR SENIORS
Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years plus will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.
POWER ALLEY PLAY WITH POWER!! POWER PAYOUTS
February 1–28 Enjoy more ways to win with Isleta Power Play! Payouts starting at $100 in free slot play from 10am to midnight. Just play your favorite Isleta Power Play machine.
POWER UPSIN
Tuesdays & Thursdays Now playing in the Isleta Power Alley from 10am to 8pm. Make sure to play for your chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play.
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.
TABLE GAMES
21 War Blackjack Isleta now offers the hot new table game, 21 War Blackjack. It’s fun, exciting, and a great way to increase your winnings. See Table Games for more details. Isleta Poker Rewards Get rewarded by playing poker! Earn an entry for every hour of live play completed and you’re in. Drawings held every Thursday from 5pm to 11pm for $200. If player is not present, the amount rolls over to the next hourly drawing. Bad Beat is at $150,000.
BINGO
Super Sunday Matinee Session Sunday, February 1 Held at 12:15pm, with a $10 All You Can Play buy-in, and every game pays $1,000. There will be a special $3 Super Sunday game (3-on card). Winner will receive a big screen TV, his-and-her recliners, and two cash drawings for $500 each.
POWER RACING
Valentine’s Day Evening Session Saturday, February 14 Held from 6pm to 10pm. The buy-in is $5 All You Can Play, and every game pays $500. A special $2 Valentine’s Day game (3-on card) pays $1,000, plus two cash drawings for $500 each. Complimentary daubers.
PROSPECTOR’S PLUNGE
Super Senior Wednesdays Matinee session at noon • evening session 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $3 All You Can Play, and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 All You Can Play, and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all Seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250. Bingo closures: February 7 and 28. See Bingo Hall for more details.
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.
Saturdays & Sundays Compete in the Prospector’s Plunge slot tournament in the Isleta Power Alley. Tournaments 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.
E N T E RTA I N M E N T Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com.
Don Williams
Saturday, February 28 at 7pm Live in the Showroom With his straightforward-yet-smooth baritone, the “Gentle Giant” of country music brings back his famous hits like “Amanda,” “Turn Out the Light,” and “ Some Hearts Never Mend.” Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm. Ticket prices are $40 for VIP Seating, $35 for Preferred Seating, and $30 for Reserved Seating. Must be 12 years or older to attend.
An Evening with The O’Jays
Saturday, March 6 at 7pm Live in the Showroom An R& B group from Canton, Ohio, the O’Jays made their first chart appearance with “Lonely Drifter” in 1963, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 with “Love Train.” The O’Jays were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Doors will open at 6pm and show will begin at 7pm. Ticket prices are $45 for VIP Seating, $40 for Preferred Seating, and $35 for Reserved Seating. Must be 12 years or older to attend.
Los Tigres Del Norte Friday, March 20 Tickets on sale February 6
Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages. For more information on other great shows visit isleta.com.
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All-4-One
Charley Pride
JUNE 1 - JULY 31 Saturday, February 28 at 8pm
Saturday, February 14 Dinner at 6pm, show at 8:30pm Grammy Award-winning R&B/pop band All-4-One brings their romantic melodies to Inn of the Mountain Gods this Valentine’s Day. After their self-titled debut in 1994, the all-male American vocal group became widely known for their first hit single, “I Swear.” Since then, the band has sold over 20 million records and charted with other popular melodies, including “I Can Love You Like That” and “So Much in Love.” Don’t miss the group christened as the “Dukes
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Rick Thomas, Illusionist Friday, February 13 at 8pm
Showbiz magazine has called Rick Thomas “The best magician in Vegas, period,” and there’s just no arguing with that assessment. As one of the premier illusionists working today, Thomas has completed five world tours covering over 50 countries. He performs the most intriguing and innovative grand illusions in the world, with a style unlike any other magical entertainer. His show has run consecutively in Las Vegas for 15 years, and his stage presence is unmatched as
he weaves magic, music, and dance into a seamless spectacle. Come judge for yourself when Rick Thomas makes magic at Route 66 Casino Hotel on February 13. For more information, visit www. route66casino.com
Gordon Lightfoot 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour Saturday, February 28 at 8pm
Danny Duran & Slo Burnin’ Kickin’ It Sky High February 5 • 8pm-12am
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After 50 years of hit song-making and international album sales well into the multi millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot resides atop the list of all-time musical greats. His vast song catalog includes such recognizable hits as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” and “Rainy Day People.” This is a special year for the legendary artist, who is crisscrossing the United States with his Gordon Lightfoot 50 Years On The Carefree Highway anniversary tour, featuring both well-known hits and
deep album cuts for the die-hard fans. Come experience this once-in-a-lifetime musical event as Gordon Lightfoot plays the Route 66 Casino Hotel on February 28. For more information, visit www. route66casino.com
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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in February GREAT DINING SELECTIONS
No doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with Players Club card) and the dinner buffet is $9.95 (with Players Club card). If you’re in the mood for some great fast food, check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
Yep, San Felipe Casino is at it again. This time, when you spin the Winner’s Wheel, you’ll have the chance to win prizes, cash, or a new Chevrolet! PLUS, if you happen to Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino land on the $100 free play or $100 cash welcomes its industry friends with $10 spot, you’ll be given a second chance to in free play, plus another $10 with 200 multiply your winnings. The $150,000 base points earned that day. CAR-nivale of Cash drawings are held every Sunday at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm from now through March 29.
CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DAY
Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a Come play quarter craps and $1 two-for-one buffet on Saturdays, just for blackjack. San Felipe has lowered their being a Players Club member. minimum bets on craps and six-deck shoe blackjack every Monday through Thursday from 10am until 2pm. Small bets equal big wins at San Felipe Casino! Got gas? San Felipe does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in Earn 3X points every Thursday in free slot play with a single $35 or higher February. You’ll be able to triple your gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. points all day on every slot and table Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per game. person per week.
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Warm up with a hot seat drawing and you could win $50 in free play every Friday in February. San Felipe Casino will randomly give away $50 in free play, once an hour, from noon until 9pm, every Friday.
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Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases, as well as live table games FREE play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino!
Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am, enjoy the very best of San Felipe Casino has extended the Valentine’s Weekend. Now, starting local live bands and dancing. on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and running through February 17, you’ll be able to earn 5X points! Don’t miss this Fridays great opportunity to earn these valuable February 6: Whiskey Baby points, which can be used for purchases February 13: Westwind Band in the casino.
LIVE MUSIC & DANCING
2-FOR-1 VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET
Bring your favorite Valentine to San Felipe Casino on Saturday, February 14 any time between 9am and 3pm and enjoy a special 2-for-1 Valentine’s Brunch. The price is only $6.95 with your Players Club card.
February 20: Straight Shot February 27: Slo Burnin’
Saturdays February 7: Rodeo de Media Noche (Cover) February 14: Tequila Rain February 21: Rodeo de Media Noche (Cover) February 28: Rude Boyz
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ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL FEBRUARY PROMOTIONS
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LEGENDS ENTERTAINMENT Classic entertainment so good you’ll love it!
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.
Illusionist Rick Thomas
Friday, February 13 Tickets start at $15 Rick Thomas has been captivating audiences and thrilling critics for more than 20 years. Performing in over 50 countries during five world tours, he now brings the most successful family show in Las Vegas history to Albuquerque. Audiences can expect to enjoy a performance that includes the most intriguing and innovative grand illusions in the world. His slick showmanship produces a performance that is unmatched as he weaves a trilogy of magic, music, and dance into a seamless spectacle of illusion.
Gordon Lightfoot
50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour
Saturday, February 28 Tickets start at $25 Gordon Lightfoot has been credited for defining the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. Audiences can now experience the best of Lightfoot’s historic musical career, with special behind-thescenes stories, personal anecdotes, and some deep album cuts for die-hard fans at this upcoming show. Often referred to as Canada’s greatest songwriter, Lightfoot will transport guests back in time with top hits like “Sundown” and “If You Could Read My Mind.” 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.
For every 500 points earned in February using their players club card, guests will receive one entry per day for their chance to win America’s best-selling truck, and free gas for a year. Chances of driving home this unmatched performance vehicle have never been better! Every Monday and Tuesday, enjoy double entries. Hot seat drawings for bonus entries and a $20 gas card will take place every Wednesday and Thursday from noon through 8pm. Qualifier drawings will take place every Saturday and each week’s entries will carry over to the next week’s drawing. Grand prize drawing takes place on Saturday, February 28.
Time Warp Tables It’s a blast from the past!
Casino guests can now enjoy $1 blackjack, $1 craps, and 25¢ roulette from 8am through 6pm every Monday through Thursday.
Bingo
Fall in love with these Bingo specials!
Compete with Cupid for a bingo this February 14, with not one but two specials during the evening session. Guests can take advantage of the Route 66 Bingo Valentine Special and receive a free 3-on-card paying out $300 to everyone purchasing a buy-in. Also taking place that evening will be the Lucky Player Drawing. The celebration continues over President’s Day weekend with a President’s Special on Monday, February 16. Guests receive a free 3-on card paying out $200 with every buyin during the evening session. The specials continue throughout the month with a FREE card paying out $500 on Thursday, February 5 and 19. Route 66 Bingo will end the month on a high note with the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, February 28, which will take place during the evening session. You must be present and playing bingo to win.
Buffet 66 Value never tasted so good!
Over 200 menus choices on Valentine’s Day? You bet! On Saturday, February 14, from 4pm to 11pm, enjoy a special Valentine’s Day Buffet for $25.99 with your players club card. In addition to its regular international items, this special menu will feature crab legs, shrimp, clams, sushi, and steak. This special holiday menu will be served from 4pm through 11pm. Buffet 66 is continuing the value with a $6.99 buffet every Monday through Wednesday with an Ultimate Rewards Card! This kickin’ value will be available for both lunch and dinner, 11am to 9pm, all month long.
Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina Sizzling entertainment in February!
Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina kicks off the month with a super football party on Sunday, February 1. Enjoy the big game on multi TVs while munching on appetizer specials. Everyone present will be eligible to win giveaways all night! Celebrate with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day and indulge in a special four-course champagne dinner for two. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 505-352-7888. Friday evenings sizzle all month long with Salsa Nights every week beginning at 9pm. Visit www.rt66casino.com for a full entertainment schedule for Thunder Road.
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How Casino Gambling Eventually Outpaced Horseracing
New Year, New Look, at Sky City’s Huwak’a Restaurant
By John G. Brokopp John G. Brokopp is a freelance journalist and author. He writes regularly on casino gambling. Reach him at jbrokopp@comcast.net
The opportunity to turn a toothpick bankroll into a lumberyard of greenbacks both at casinos and through statesanctioned lotteries has never been better. Yet for many decades, horse racing was about the only way you could legally place a bet in this country. In fact, the “sport of kings” reigned supreme as the entertainment of choice for wagering types, long before the popularity of casino gambling, state-sanctioned lotteries, Internet wagering, or office-run betting pools for college and pro sports. Racetrack grandstands in major cities were filled to overflowing on weekends and holidays, and daily newspapers sent “beat” reporters to cover the action. Results were published twice a day: the afternoon papers printed the “Daily Double” results, while the first late morning papers were nicknamed the “turf” editions for printing the late scratches from tracks around the country. Betting on horse races on-site was legal in all states with pari-mutuel wagering legislation, and even non-bettors knew that all bookmakers didn’t work in binderies. Friendly neighborhood bookies could be easily accessed at corner newsstands, tobacco shops, bars, restaurants, and even in the workplace. So what happened? Just how did the casino industry manage to leave horse racing in a cloud of dust? Competition for America’s entertainment (and gambling) dollar, that’s what. State lotteries, casinos, the proliferation
of motor sports, in-home entertainment outlets such as VCRs and DVDs, the Internet, and the expansion of other sports and the duration of their seasons have all helped to push horse racing out of the limelight it once enjoyed. In some respects, horse racing has also been forced to play second fiddle to sports betting. Despite the fact that wagering on the outcome of athletic events is illegal in every state except Nevada, newspapers everywhere are loaded with odds tables, point spreads, injury reports, and other information pertinent to wagering on football, basketball, baseball, etc. And the majority of the newspapers’ readers are not placing their bets at the sports books of Las Vegas, but with their local bookies—or on the Internet. Still, horse racing remains a popular pastime and many racetracks now exist alongside casino/resorts. But what is the economic and entertainment value of horse racing and casino gambling co-existing in a common venue? Are racetrack/casino combos merely a convenient way to expand state-regulated gaming, while at the same time supporting the struggling horse racing industry? Whatever the reason, those who like to play the odds now have a myriad of options to choose from, whether those options include horseracing, slot machines, table games, or the state lottery. Take your pick. And then place your bets.
Starting on January 5, Sky City Casino Hotel will begin construction on a series of renovations to give a great new look to the Huwak’a Restaurant. During the renovations, patrons will still be able to enjoy delicious food and service at the Piñon Con-
ference Center, whose rooms will be transformed into a temporary dining/buffet area. The schedule is as outlined below: To further ensure convenient service, menu items will temporarily be on hold; however, players club card members will still be able to use their rewards and coupons. To help meet the dining needs of Sky City patrons during the renovations, the Haanu Snack Bar will also feature breakfast items from 8am to 10:30am. Renovations are scheduled to be completed at the end of this February, with an expected grand opening date of April 1.
Please ‘Bear’ with our mess, as we build YOU a new, improved Huwak’a Restaurant. During our remodel, Huwak’a Restaurant is STILL here to serve you, in our
Piñon Conference Rooms.
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February 1 On February 1, come to Sky City Casino for the highly anticipated Big Game, and win your share of cash in Sky City’s $3,000 total TOUCHDOWN to Cash giveaway. Win from $250 to $500. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
$15,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTS
February 2–May 13 Win a guaranteed $500 prize pool and casino add-on by participating in the blackjack tournaments with a $15 buyin on Monday and Wednesday nights at 5pm.
LOTTA BUCKS—BALL DROP
Sky City Casino is introducing Lotta Bucks—Ball Drop. Come play your favorite slot machine for your chance to win up to $100 in free play or $1,000 or more in cash. Drawings held randomly every day from 9am to midnight. Patrons must have club card in slot machine actively playing at the time of drawing. For additional details, visit Guest Services.
A DOZEN ROSES OF CASH
February 14 & 15 Roses or cash? Why not receive both? Sky City Casino is celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14 and 15. Every hour from 4pm to 9pm, one winner will be drawn for a chance to win $150 to $400 cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
February 16 On February 16, Sky City Casino will give away $2,500 in Presidential Cash. Two lucky winners will be drawn every hour from 5pm to 9pm to win $250. Patrons will receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
JADE TIGER PERFORMANCE
February 19 Happy Chinese New Year! On February 19, receive good fortune, happiness, and prosperity as Sky City Casino welcomes the Jade Tiger Kung Fu performers. View the exciting strolling performance of the traditional Chinese Lion dance throughout the Sky City property from 6pm to 8pm.
NEW SIGN-UP PROMOTION
Sky City Casino offers great 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 February for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
February 14 and 15
4pm - 9pm (each drawing day)
$3,000 (6 winners each drawing day)
Must be 21 years old and older. Must be a Players Club Cardholder. Must be present to win. One entry for every 20 points in a day. Qualifiers have five minutes to present Valid ID and Player Club Card.
NIFTY FIFTY AND OVER
Every Friday 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. Senior patrons earning 50 points from 8am to 3pm also receive one ticket into the Nifty Fifty and Over drawing for a chance to win $100 cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Friday offers in February include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
TANK TOPPER
Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at Guest Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Express.
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NAVAJO NATION PROPOSAL ONCE AGAIN BEFORE NM STATE LEGISLATURE If a proposed contract recently approved by the Navajo Nation’s legislative branch back in December is approved by the state of New Mexico, the tribe would be allowed to build one additional casino in the state sometime within the next six years. Last year a more generous proposal—five casinos over the next 30 years—was voted down by the NM State Senate. The Navajo Nation, which currently operates Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, Northern Edge Casino near Farmington, and Flowing Water Navajo Casino near Shiprock, is one of six tribes that have been negotiating with NM State Governor Susana Martinez for new or renewed compacts. Those other tribes include Acoma Pueblo, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe, who operate casinos in New Mexico under contracts that expire this June; and the Jemez and Zuni pueblos, neither of whom currently own casinos, nor have they publically spoken about any immediate plans to build them. Before taking effect, however, all compacts must be approved by both the NM State legislature, which convenes this month, and by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
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PLATE OF SPICY CLAMS OR MUSSELS $7.99 SIDES POPCORN SHRIMP $6.00 PEEL & EAT SHRIMP $6.00 FRIED CLAM STRIPS $6.00
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$35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway—in February!
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Blue Öyster Cult February 28 at 7pm
“Don’t Fear The Reaper,” because Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on February 28! Since hitting it big with their self-titled debut album in 1972, Blue Öyster Cult has been a staple of hard rock radio stations. The band has sold over 24 million albums worldwide, including 7 million in the United States alone, and soared up the charts with hits like “Godzilla,” “Burnin’ for You,” “Astronomy,” and “Black Blade.” The band was also a music video pioneer. “Burnin’ for You” in particular received heavy rotation on MTV when the music television network premiered in 1981, cementing BÖC’s contribution to the development and success of the music video in modern pop culture. But there is nothing like seeing Blue Öyster Cult live. Come be part of that energy at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on February 28. For more information, visit www.buffalothunderresort.com
On February 7, 14, and 21, Ohkay Casino runs its $35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway promotion. Each drawing night, 15 qualifiers will be drawn and each will receive $50 in cash. All players receive one free entry through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. Entry accumulation will be January 23 through February 21. There will be a total of 45 grand prizes on February 21. On Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries through the length of this promotion. Play $35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway and you could take home $10,000!
SUNDAYS—COMMUNITY CASH-IN
On Sundays at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When a winner is drawn, all players from their zip code win $5 in Bonus Cash, too.
MONDAYS & THURSDAYS—LUCKY 6 LOTTO
Choose five lucky numbers for a chance to WIN up to $10,000 in cash! Make a pick by earning 50 same-day points, and you can make up to 10 picks a day. Winners with three or more matches will receive cash prizes. Five Lotto numbers in any order will win you $5,000 cash. If you match five Lotto picks sequentially with the numbers drawn, you will win $10,000 in cash!
TUESDAYS WIN-KO THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN IS BACK
Every Tuesday in February, 40 players will be selected between noon and 10pm. Players will receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every one same-day point earned. Winners will have an opportunity to drop a puck down the Winko board. The puck will fall into a prize slot and you win that cash amount!
WEDNESDAYS—U-GUESS IT
Play every Wednesday between 7am and 8:30pm. A large transparent container will be filled with coins. For every 50 same-day points, you can guess how many coins are in the container. Make up to 10 guesses in a day. At 9pm, the coins will be run through a coin counter and the amount will be announced. If you can guess the exact amount, you win $1,000 in cash! The player, whose guess is closest to the correct amount, will receive $500 in cash!
WEDNESDAYS—FABULOUS 50s
Wednesdays are fabulous for Winners Club members 50 years or better. All club members 50 or better receive $5 in bonus cash with just one point earned in the previous seven days. When you earn 50 same-day points, you get another $10. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to participate from 8am to 8pm.
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FRIDAYS—FRIDAY NIGHT HI-LO
Fridays in February, Ohkay Casino runs its Friday Night Hi-Lo promotion. Twenty drawings will randomly select two winners at a time. There will be five giant cards on a board with the back facing the winner. Each card will be turned over one at a time. The player will guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the previous. Win a $50 cash prize per card guessed correctly. You can win up to $250 in cash. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned.
FREE BINGO BLITZ
Now Playing Monday through Thursday in February. Pick up your free Bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT AT THE OHKAY APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $7.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet now on Mondays! Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, and Wednesday will now serve mouthwatering gourmet burgers. The Spectacular Thursday Asian Buffet is just $7.99. Friday is all you can eat crab for just 16.99. Saturdays is the all-new steak and shrimp special for only $9.99. On Sundays feast on the seafood
SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE
Party nightly at the Eagle Lounge, where entertainment is showcased all month. Tuesdays enjoy DJ’s night. Wednesdays are dedicated to the ladies. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month, you can enjoy the sounds of Gony, Barbara & the Boyz on February 6 and 7. Join the fun for the CD release party starting at 9pm. On February 13 and 14, the alwaysenjoyable Perfeccion plays. Tequila Rain will entertain you on February 20 and 21. Finishing off the
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buffet, featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $16.99. Enjoy the $2.99 breakfast buffet, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am. And on February 16, the Harvest Buffet will have a President’s Day Feast for only $1.
February Valentine’s Day Special Concert
Saturday, February 14 at 7pm Lorenzo Antonio and the Legends of New Mexico (Tiny Morrie, Roberto Romero, and Socorro Herrera), with special guest Severo y Grupo Fuego. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $35 for table seating. month on February 27 and 28, dance to Perfect Strangr. And remember, the cover at the Silver Eagle Lounge is always FREE!
February Schedule February 6th & 7th ....................................................Gony, Barbara & the Boyz Join us for the Gony, Barbara & the Boyz CD release Party Starting at 9pm February 13th & 14th .........................................................................Perfeccion February 20th & 21st ......................................................................Tequila Rain February 27th & 28th ................................................................Perfect StrangR Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change. Every Wednesday ....................................................... Ladies Night- DJ Big Head Every Thursday .................................................................................... DJ Quico Every Sunday ........................................................................................Karaoke
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February 7 at 6pm. Tickets available at Casino Cage or tickets.com.
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BLUE OYSTER CULT
Live on February 28. The show begins at 7pm. Tickets are nearly sold out, so get yours now, starting at $20, from the Casino Cage or tickets.com.
PRESIDENT’S DAY DRAWINGS
On February 16 from 1pm to 8pm, Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is giving away $10,000 in cash and free play! Winners will be drawn hourly to receive $500 to $5,000. Earn an entry with every 10 points on your Player’s Club card, beginning on 8pm.
TOURNAMENTS
Every Wednesday, enter the weekly Blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes. Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50. Open Friday & Saturday Nights (unless noted)
CONCERT SERIES
Friday, Feb. 13 — WINGER Friday, Feb. 20 — FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS Saturday, Feb. 21 First Anniversary Party w/ Special Guest Thursday, Feb. 26 — WARRANT Sunday, Mar. 1 — SAMMY KERSHAW Don’t miss UFC Viewing Party February 28! Doors open at 6pm.
9:30pm – midnight Feb. 6 and 7 – JDS Band Feb. 12 and 14 – Numethods 505 Feb. 21 and 22 – Numethods 505 Feb. 27 and 28 – Cissy and Sapphire
PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD-’EM
The jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold-’em in New Mexico! 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: 5pm; $25 buy-in Mondays: 6:30pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays: 6:30pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30pm; $75 buy-in Feb. 8: Omaha 8 or Better Tournament at 2pm Feb. 28: Texas Hold-’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in Feb. 4 and 18: No Limit Texas Hold-’em Bounty Tournament Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit Bufflo Thunder Resort & Casino on Facebook and Twitter.
DINING SPECIALS PAINTED PARROT
Winter Hours: 4pm–8pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday Sundays: Early Bird Special $7.77 with your Players Club card: $15.99 regular, 4pm–6pm Thursdays: All American Favorites, $15.99. Two-forone with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only).
HOSPITALITY SPECIALS 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.
GOLF
Enjoy a 20 percent discount on all apparel.
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino AND Cities of Gold CHEVY TRAX GIVEAWAY
The hottest new vehicle on the Chevy lot could be yours! Start earning your entries February 1, and don’t miss the giveaway drawings on Friday, February 13, 20, and 27, beginning at 6pm. Drawings are simulcast to Cities of Gold.
NEW MEMBER
Guests who sign up for a Lightning Rewards card will win back half their losses in free play (up to $100) to use on their next visit. Rewards based on slot play only. Restrictions apply. See Player’s Club for complete rules and details.
JACKPOT SPIN-OFF
Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points and take your spins at the jackpot spin-off slot machine, with a prize of more than $500,000!
50+ CLUB
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.
MILITARY DAY
All year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of Gold honors our service veterans. The first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.
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Grab a drink at the Golden Casino, located just off the casino floor. Happy hour is every day from 4pm to 7pm, and features $1 beer specials. Open Fridays from 3pm to 1am, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 1am. Don’t miss Latin Nights with DJ Quico every Sunday from 9pm to 1am. Sat. Feb. 7: Tequila Rain Sat. Feb. 14: Valentine’s Dance Party Hosted by Maldito Baby Sat. Feb 21: Hartless Sat. Feb 28: Northern 505
JACKPOT SPIN OFF
Back at Cities of Gold by popular demand: Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points to spin the prize wheel. Earn free spins for your chance to win a jackpot of more than $500,000! Play your spins, and keep the cash. One per person per promotion day.
DINING SPECIALS Golden Buffet
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and dog racing, allow liquor to be served while playing. Class 3 games like slots, Keno, and all other table games? Not a chance. Here’s another wrinkle: Casinos can place Class 2 “slot machines” in their cocktail lounges, no sweat. Maybe that’s because Class 2 slots replicate pull tabs, which are also Class 2—and therefore not considered hardcore gambling devices. With the exception of horseracing, all Class 2 games are exempt from taxation. (Horseracing operations pay 46 percent of their profits in taxes—20 percent to the horsemen’s association with which they are affiliated and 26 percent to the state.) Class 3 games on the other hand are all taxable. The one Class 3 game that boggles is Baccarat, or Mini-Baccarat, both of which are available at a few casinos in our state. You’d think this game, which basically requires no hardcore strategy, should be Class 2. Just sit, sip, and pretend you’re James Bond. And the champagne should flow accordingly. But, no. It remains solidly Class 3 for some reason. Why? You got me. I just report this stuff.
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Who to Take to the Table with You Years ago, I was more liberal when a friend or relative asked to tag along with me as I played blackjack at a casino. My answer was usually, “Sure!” Now I’m more circumspect. And you should be too. Why? If you’re having a grand old time chatting up your friends or trying to get intimate with a woman, your attention is compromised. (Legendary golfer Tiger Woods is also legendary for doing this kind of thing at the blackjack table, to his detriment.) In these situations you’re not capable of paying attention to the cards at the lev-
el the game demands—if, that is, you want to win. If you’re rich and you’re content to lose (as Tiger apparently is), then disregard anything I say here. Another reason to be careful about who you take to the table: Those of us who play blackjack in order to make money consider this a vocation, not a hobby, and so it’s important for us to become, and remain, anonymous. That’s because, in most states and locales, you can get permanently barred from a casino simply for being a winner. So you want to stay under the casino’s radar. And, regrettably, many people you might take to the blackjack
table will inadvertently blow your cover. That doesn’t mean I haven’t gone to the table with a babe or two in tow— preferably dressed provocatively (because the casino employees and managers are distracted by cleavage). But the girlfriends I bring are well-coached in the game and in how to behave. They never ever distract me from my game. But they do distract the management, the people who might bar me or throw countermeasures at me if they paid attention to how much I was winning. I’ve also gone with a brilliant cousin of mine. Casinos don’t expect an advantage player such as myself to go to the table with anyone else (except, perhaps, in a team situation), especially a woman (that’s their mindset, for whatever reason). They think serious players want to play alone. So there are times when companions can stave off unwanted scrutiny, and that’s good. What about forming a team? I’ve thought of doing that, but, for me, the risks are too high. Then you’re only as strong as your weakest link—either from a playing vantage point
or a cloak and dagger viewpoint (in other words, a weak link can inadvertently, through a lack of smoothness, blow your cover). Another drawback to team play is that it raises the ire of casinos, it is more easily detected than the lone wolf or guy-with-wellbehaved-babes approach, and in some locales team playing is considered illegal or cheating. Who do I never ever go with? Fans. Students. Casual friends. Acquaintances. At the very least, your companions won’t do well and, in their discouragement, force you to leave the casino before you’re ready. At worst, they will blow your cover, like the uncool woman I took along on a jaunt several years ago. While playing, she shouted at me, “Why don’t you help me? You’re the blackjack expert!” Needless to say, it was time to leave the casino (and the woman) at that very moment. Another time, a jealous friend visited me at the blackjack table and blurted out, “You’ve won $500 bucks in 20 minutes?” (Such comments are provocative and could inspire the pit boss or dealer to throw countermeasures at you.)
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February 2015
ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Solar power shifts into your house of friendships and future aspirations. You will be more involved with group and social activities at this time. Planning and strategy is key in guiding your career for more long term results and financial gain. Be open to love. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) This is an exciting and energetic month, during which you are filled with a thirst for knowledge and experience. If you’ve been putting off classes for accreditation or selfimprovement, this is the cycle in which to head in that direction. Short impromptu travel is feasible up until the 16th. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21) Your ruling planet keeps you bogged down putting out fires at work and on the home front until the 11th. This is a very demanding time, during which you are multi- tasking and trying to complete your own projects at the same time. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) The alignment of several planets in water make this an extremely sensitive and intuitive period. You will want to work on personal and professional relationships and clarify any misgivings. Reviewing your financial situation also takes center stage.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) The full moon lands in your sign on the third, giving you time to reflect on where you want to put your time and money. This is your chance to expand and be creative on all fronts. You are able to take some long overdue R&R now. VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) You feel pulled between family concerns and putting energy into your personal life. The new moon on the 18th puts you out in public, either writing, teaching, or speaking. This is a powerful time of self growth and accomplishment. LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23) Prepare for a sudden change in your health, work, and daily routine. You might want to book a spa day, change your wardrobe, and even investigate nutritional supplements. This is your time to be indulgent and follow your heart’s desires. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21) This is period of healing and rebuilding. Start making plans and take your loved ones on a working vacation. Mercury’s retrograde motion until the 11th brings you back to the past as you hear from old friends and business associates.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) You are usually a social butterfly, but the rays of Saturn are pulling on you to take care of domestic obligations. This is a time to put energy into your own affairs, especially under the new moon, which will bring you a sense of much-needed clarity. CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) Your planetary ruler continues to bring you upbeat and prosperous opportunities. You can go all out for Valentine’s Day, now that your finances are back on track. You will seek many business ventures, but wait until the 11th to decide. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19) Happy Birthday and get ready for Mardi Gras! This is a fabulous time, with fire signs making things happen. You are ready to go to the next level on all fronts and are extremely productive and positive. Expect surprises and financial windfalls. PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20) You are always seeking a deeper meaning, and the Chinese Year of the Sheep on the 19th compels you to get out and celebrate in your own way with friends and family. Balancing the material and the spiritual, as well as enjoying more quality time, is the theme for this month.
Cynthia Hess has been a professional psychic and astrologer for more than 35 years. Nationally known for media appearances and consulting clientele from all walks of life, she is currently based in Albuquerque. Visit Cynthia on her website at: www.cynthiahess.com
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