Vol. 14 - No. 1 - January 2016
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January 2016
Close to Home... Far from Ordinary
I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2016 Sandia Resort & Casino.
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Promotions for January
$270,000 Winter Dough
FOOD AND BEVERAGE SPECIALS
Combinations and associated Peak Points awarded: Roll in the dough this winter at Sandia Resort & High Hand Texas Hold’em Valid January 2–January 31, dinner only. Casino, with exciting hot seat drawings every half • Four jacks or better, 4,500 peak points • Royal Flush or Straight Flush Wheel, 24,000 peak hour between 2pm and 9:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and noon and 7:30pm on Sundays. Drawings points are open to all slot and table games players with open • Both hole cards must play to qualify ratings at time of drawing. Three winners each half Omaha hour will receive $50 in free play. If prize is claimed • Straight Flush, 4,500 peak reward points within five minutes of name being called, the winner • Royal Flush or Straight Flush Wheel, 24,000 peak will select an envelope to multiply that prize, from 3X points free play (valued at $150) to 20X cash ($1,000). See • Two cards must play out of their hand to qualify Early Riser Peak Rewards Players Club for more information. Peak Rewards members playing poker Mondays through Thursdays, January 1 through 28, 8am to Every Wednesday, Peak Rewards Players 55 and 11am, will earn 3X Peak Points. Roadrunner Grill and P’a Shur Deli Royal Weekend older receive a $5 lunch buffet, 3X points for their $2 spicy chicken sandwich and $2 burger Friday, January 8 at 8am to slot play from 8am to 11:59pm, and are eligible for Thur Shan Buffet Monday, January 11 at 4am 55+ $50 cash hot seat drawings every half hour from Tuesdays: 2-for-1 buffet all day. Must present Friday, January 15 at 8am to 9am to 4pm. Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Peak Rewards Card. Monday, January 18 at 4am Fridays: military lunch discount Friday, January 22 at 8am to Friday and Saturday evenings: seafood buffet, feaMonday, January 25 at 4am Every Thursday, January 7, 14, 21, and 28, from turing Alaskan snow crab midnight to 11:59pm. Depending on card level, earn Friday, January 29 at 8am to Monday, February 1 at 4am between 3X and 5X points. Peak Rewards card members who hit a Royal Flush Cinnamon Spice Facial • 75 minutes for $115 receive $300 in cash. Refer a friend and receive a $20 Green Reed Spa Games qualification: New Year’s Day gift certificate when a referral becomes a Green Reed • Texas Hold’em, both hole cards must play to qualify Spa customer with a qualifying service. Matinee and Evening Regular Sessions Guests receive a free Level 1 package and free • Omaha, two cards must play out of their hand to daubers (to the first 252 customers each session). In qualify 2016 Champions Club Program the event all daubers for the matinee session are not Poker Tournaments: Sunday Tournaments, noon, $50 buy-in $199 Annual Fee includes: distributed, they will be carried over to the evening • 2 complimentary rounds of golf session. Buy-in will be Level 1 free extras $2 paying Sunday Night Tournaments, 5pm, $45 buy-in (1 regular & 1 twilight) $300, Level 2 $10 extras $4 paying $800. Two draw- Monday Tournaments, 7pm, $55 buy-in Tuesday Bounty Tournaments, 7pm, $75 buy-in, • 8 complimentary range passes ings each session for free bingo (Pharaoh) packages. $25 bounties • Enrollment in Bonus Points program— 32nd Anniversary Special Thursday Bounty Tournaments, 7pm, earn FREE golf Beginning Matinee Session January 1 to evening $75 buy-in, $25 bounties • Unlimited rounds at discounted rates session January 31 • Guest rate for up to 3 guests per day Guests who play Bingo will receive a card to be Big Dog Warm Up Tournaments Wednesday, January 6, 7pm, $90 buy-in • Plus much more . . . redeemed on January 31 for the Evening Session. Wednesday, January 13, 7pm, $135 buy-in Log onto www.sandiagolf.com for more informaRedeemed cards valid for a three-on special. Wednesday, January 20, 7pm, $180 buy-in tion. Two sessions on Sunday, January 31 Evening Session: Buy-in will be Level I $10 pay- Wednesday, January 27, 7pm, $225 buy-in ing $300; Level 2 $15 paying $600; Level 3 $20 pay- Tournament Overview: ing $2,000. Evening Session will have one added • Big Dog Warm Ups $6,000 tournament chips with Tlur P’a Lounge Fridays and Saturdays in January: 1/2 Groove City game. Winner will receive a trip for two to Honolulu $2,000 add-on for $1 • Registration begins at 8am each tournament day 8/9 Blu Sol Hawaii (a $5,000 value) or $3,500 cash option. Big Dog Main Event 15/16 Animated Juke Box Saturday & Sunday • January 30 & 31 • $500 buy-in 22/23 Status Tournament Overview: Poker High Hand 29/30 Tyriq and Jamestown • Qualifying flights on Saturday, January 30 Bien Shur Friday and Saturdays in January: On-going promotion. Blackout dates for January • First flight at 11am, second flight at 6pm 1/2 Kari Simmons include: • Top 40 players advance to the finals for each flight 8/9 Donny & Co • Fridays, January 8, 15, 22, and January 29 after Close to Home... Far from Ordinary • Finals on Sunday, January 31 at 11am 8am 15/16 Picasso I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM |begins 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 • Registration Tuesday, January 6 at 8am | www.sandiacasino.com • Saturdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30 22/23 Sissy
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• Sundays: January 10, 17,Must 24,be and 31 of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? 21 years
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January 2016
Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 12 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
At The Isleta Showroom Justin Shandor
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Friday, January 8 Back by popular demand, Justin Shandor, the World’s Ultimate Elvis, live in Isleta Casino Showroom on Friday January 8. Since the passing of The King more than 35 years ago, there has never been a tribute artist that has captivated the look, moves, and especially the sound of Elvis Presley more faithfully than Justin Shandor. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for VIP seating and $15 for reserved seating. This show is for ages 18 years or older.
The Guess Who
Friday, January 22 A Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, The Guess Who gained international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s, with numerous hit singles, including “No Time,” “American Woman,” “These Eyes,” and “Share the Land.” Doors open at 7pm, and the band starts rockin’ at 8pm. Tickets are $35 for VIP seating and $25 for reserved seating.
The Mavericks
Friday, February 26 The Mavericks are back! This country-steeped garage band with Cuban American lead singer Raul Malo emerged from Miami in 1989, wowing music lovers with their polyrhythmic brand of post-modern country. Hits include “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” “Here Comes The Rain,” and “Dance The Night Away.” This Grammy-winning band is one of the most exciting live acts in any musical genre. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $35 for lower-level standing room, $40 for preferred seating, and $30 for reserved seating.
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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Promotions and Events for January Join the Club!
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
We Love Our Seniors
Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years or better 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.
Poker
Isleta Bad Beat Jackpot—Aces Over Jacks All the time—guaranteed!
January 2–February 6 Isleta Resort & Casino is piling on the cash with their Avalanche of Cash drawings. Earn entries all week long and win your way into the drawings every Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 10pm. Every 30 minutes they’ll call more and more winners for more and more cash—up to $1,500.
Cash Flurries
January 3–January 31 Visit Isleta Resort & Casino on Sundays and get caught in a flurry of cash. Earn entries all week long for the chance to grab up to $5,000 in the Cash Flurries cube. One winner will be called every hour from 2pm to 10pm.
Poker Hot Seats
January 4–March 31 Buy in to any live game every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to be eligible for hourly drawings. One winner will be selected every hour from 1pm to midnight to win $25 in chips to be used in live play.
Poker Sit & Go Tournaments
January 4–March 29 Play in the Sit & Go Tournaments every Monday and Tuesday at noon and 4pm. Minimum of 10 players are required. Buy-in is $32, and first place wins 60 percent of the prize pool, while second place wins 40 percent.
$20 Bounty Tournaments
Frozen Explosion at Palace West
January 3–February 7 Visit Palace West every Sunday from 2pm to 10pm and experience a Frozen Explosion. Hourly hot seat drawings will give players the chance play the Frozen Explosion game and win cash and free slot play prizes. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into any slot machine to be eligible for the chance to win up to $500 in cash.
Three Times Points
January 3 Triple the fun, triple the points! Earn 3X points on all slot play on Sunday, January 3 from 10am to 10pm. (Bingo, table games, and poker not included in this promotion.)
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.
January 6–March 30 Go on the hunt with Isleta Poker Room Bounty Tournaments every Wednesday. Receive $20 for every player you eliminate. Buy-in is $60, with one rebuy of $30 and one $10 add-on.
$240 Buy-In Tournaments
January 16 Buy into the Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday at 7pm for $240 with a $10 add-on and play down to the final table to be eligible to win. Full re-buy and add-on allowed until the third round. Each $10 add-on will give you an extra $5,000 in tournament chips. Prizes are based on number of players. All tournaments require 10 players. See Poker Room for details.
Bingo
New Year’s Day Evening Session Friday, January 1, 6pm–10pm Buy-in is $10 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay up to $1,000. $5 Hat Game pays $5,000. Free dauber with initial buy-in. One per customer. Super Senior Wednesdays Matinee Session at noon • Evening Session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 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: January 8 & 22 See Bingo Hall for more details.
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ENTERTAINMENT
CLAY WALKER
JANUARY 16 8PM
CLAY WALKER
TICKETS FROM $25
This January, Inn of the Mountain Gods brings platinum-selling country artist Clay Walker to the stage. Considered to be one of the most successful country acts of the past decade, Walker delivers an unforgettable boottapping performance. Don’t miss the country star perform his greatest hits, including “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,” “Fall,” and “This Woman and This Man.” Walker will take the stage Saturday, January 16. Tickets start at $25. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details.
MERLE HAGGARD
JANUARY 30 8PM
TICKETS FROM $40 For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011
Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
January 16
MERLE HAGGARD January 30
With more than 30 No. 1 hits and countless awards and accolades, including an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Merle Haggard is the very definition of a country legend. A pioneer of the famous Bakersfield sound, a significant contributor to the outlaw country movement, a three-time Grammy award winner, and recipient of nearly 20 Academy of Country Music awards (including Male Vocalist and Album of the Year), Haggard’s down-home country style has served as inspiration for a myriad of country stars including George Straight, Toby Keith, and Brooks and Dunn. Haggard will perform Saturday, January 30. Tickets start at $40. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details.
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January 2–February 25 Five lucky players will have a chance to win a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4x4 at Inn of the Mountain Gods during the Jeep drawing on February 25. Players who earn 20 player points Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from January 2 to February 25 on slot play or table games will gain one entry into the drawing. Players will receive five entries for every 20 points they earn on a Sunday. Players must swipe their Apache Spirit Club cards at any kiosk between 1pm and 6pm. Five players will be drawn at 7pm on February 25 to select a key. One key unlocks the Jeep, and the other four contestants will go home with $500 in cash. For more information visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
BLACKJACK BOWL
January 4–28 Apache Spirit Club Players that get a blackjack Monday through Thursday at Casino Apache Travel Center will receive one entry ticket into a drawing on January 30. Drawing winners will get to play darts for their chance to hit a bull’seye and win $5,000 in cash. Guests must be present to win. For more information see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
TUESDAY TOURNAMENTS
January 5–26 From 2pm to 4pm every Tuesday in January at Casino Apache Travel Center, Apache Spirit Club players can participate in a slot tournament and compete for up to $500 in bonus spirit play. First entry into the tournament is free, additional entries are 10 points. Players just swipe their card at any kiosk to print their entry ticket. Ten winners will be posted at the players club and winners have 24 hours to claim their prize. For more information visit CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
JANUARY HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S TIC TAC DOUGH
January 6–30 Every Monday and Wednesday in January at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center, slot players 55 years of age and older have the chance to play Tic Tac Dough by earning 10 slot points and entering into the Tic Tac Dough drawing. Drawings will be at 4pm, and nine names will be selected. Drawing winners will then pick one of nine tiles and can win up to $250 in cash, free play, or a chance to play Tic Tac Dough. The two players who receive the Tic Tac Dough tiles will go head to head in a game of Tic Tac Toe. The winner will receive $1,000 in cash, and the runner up will receive $500 in cash. For more information visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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January 7–28 Every Thursday in January at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center, players who earn 20 slot points between 8am and noon can swipe their Apache Spirit Club Card at any kiosk for a chance to win up to 50,000 bonus points. For more information see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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January 2016
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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in January
Happy New Year From San Felipe Casino!
This month, ring in the New Year with San Felipe Casino’s $50,000 Whirlwind of Cash! You can win cash two easy ways every Sunday in January: spin your way to winning cash or grab an envelope of cash. See the Players Club for details.
Diamond Deuce’s Wild
Blackjack just got a little more interesting at San Felipe Casino. All month long in January, when you’re playing any 6-deck blackjack game and are dealt a Diamond Deuce, you get to decide the value of your card. Stop by any of the friendly dealers, and they’ll be happy to give you all the fun details.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
San Felipe Casino is giving you plenty of advance notice to celebrate Chinese New Year with them, beginning February 6. You’ll have plenty of reasons to celebrate, so mark your calendar and then go try your luck!
Bets & Cheques
All table games players who start earning points daily from January 1 through 28 could win $1,200 in loyalty cheques. The top six point earners will win loyalty cheques, while the 7th through 20th places will win match play. Visit the Pit for more details.
OH CRAPS! Extended
Are you a Craps Hot Shooter? Then you could win $100 in cheques during the High Roller Loyalty Bonus Giveaways, extended now thru the end of this month. Simply have the daily highest consecutive roll and you’re a winner!
25-Cent Roulette Continues
Play roulette for a quarter at San Felipe Casino this month. Stop in for all the details.
Refer a Friend and get Loyalty Play to spend
Bring in five friends in a day and when they sign up for a FREE San Felipe Players Card, everyone gets $20 in Loyalty Play.
Great Dining Selections
There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with players club card) and the dinner buffet is only $9.95 (with players club card). 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 two-forone buffet on Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 Gas Purchase will get you $10 LOYALTY SLOT PLAY
Got gas? San Felipe 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… 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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January 2016
Happy New Year!
Route 66 Casino Hotel invites you to experience even more fun and excitement in 2016, with the best food, entertainment, and service.
Party Like The King January has casino guests All Shook Up, with great promotions that pay homage to The King, Elvis Presley. Join the fun every Friday for a chance to win the Ultimate Vegas Vacation for two. You’ll be partying like The King, with paid airfare and hotel, $500 in cash, and VIP tickets to see the legendary All Shook Up Tribute to The King at Planet Hollywood.
Speaking of The King... Get ready to win royally in the KINGS CASH giveaway. Every Saturday in January, one guaranteed winner in a 10pm drawing will walk away with $10,000 in cash. Come early and earn 5X entries for 100 points between 8am and 3pm. Bonus alert: ten $100 free play winners will be selected at 4pm, 6pm and 8pm. Saturday evenings only.
Life in the Fast Lane At Route 66 Casino, There’s Only One Way to Rock, and that’s with their exciting entertainment lineup. This month, Hotel California’s “A Salute to the Eagles” will bring the timeless mega-hits of The Eagles to Legends Theater on January 16. The Original “Red Rocker,” Sammy Hagar & the Circle, will be jamming out January 22. Visit the Players Club Box office or online at www.rt66casino.com to grab your tickets early before they rock and roll away.
A Feast Fit for The King Yes, you guessed it: the 2-for-1 special at Buffet 66 is sticking around for 2016! Voted Albuquerque’s Best Buffet, Buffet 66 offers seven live-action cooking stations with over 200 menu items for only $12.99 with your Ultimate Rewards Card. Come for lunch or stay for dinner, this special is valid all day every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
More Great Eats Located in the heart of the casino, Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina serves up sizzling steaks, spicy tacos, and specialty drinks from the tequila bar. Try the January Surf & Turf special, featuring a 12oz New York Strip and sea scallops served with seasonal vegetables and red chile hollandaise sauce for only $19.99. Grab an appetizer, order a drink, and enjoy live music on the bar-top stage every Friday and Saturday night at 9pm.
Long Live The King! Open 24/7, the fun never ends at Route 66 Casino Hotel. What are you waiting for? Dust off your blue suede shoes and come play like a rock star all month long!
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HOTEL CALIFORNIA Saturday, January 16, at 8pm For almost three decades, Hotel California has thrilled audiences across the world with their faithful recreation of the legendary sound of the Eagles. An impressive feat by any measure, but still it begs the question: what makes Hotel California so special? Fans and critics alike point to the spot-on lead vocals, intensely accurate instrumentals, soaring harmonies, and topflight live performances, which include renditions of Eagles
hits like “Hotel California,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Take It to the Limit,” and many others. If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California—you’ve just found the next best thing, as one of the most game-changing song catalogs in the history of rock and roll will be performed to perfection. You can check them out any time you like, but you’ll never want to leave. For more information, visit www. rt66casino.com
SAMMY HAGAR Friday, January 22, at 8pm
GET LUCKY! As one of rock music’s most dynamic and prolific artists, Sammy Hagar has an impressive pedigree. Starting with his industry breakthrough with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, the “Red Rocker” went on to garner fame as a multiplatinum solo artist (“I Can’t Drive 55”) and then as the powerhouse lead vocalist for Van Halen, contributing such hits as “Right Now” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” And his accolades don’t start and stop with the fans. Hagar has also earned the respect of music critics and industry peers, as his Grammy award and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Van Halen, prove. His fourth platinum run with the supergroup Chickenfoot likewise confirms his ability to champion the hard rock genre. Raised in Fontana, California, Hagar’s hardscrabble upbringing sparked a dedicated work ethic that’s fueled his rise to the top, not only as a musician but also as an entrepreneur (Cabo Wabo tequila was just one enterprise) and phi-
lanthropist. “Being a poor kid is a little humiliating, and it instilled in me a desire to be somebody,” Hagar has said. “It’s where all my drive comes from. I was willing to work hard to ensure I was never poor again. And now . . . it drives me to give back and to show kids that if you work hard there’s gonna be an open door out.” Just one of the many ways in which he gives back? He donates to the local food banks of every city he hits with his two bands, Chickenfoot and Sammy and the Wabos. He is also a proud husband to wife, Kari, their two daughters, and his two sons from his first marriage. And if there’s anything else you need to know, you can pick up his 2011 autobiography, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock, which reached No. 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List. Come experience the incomparable Sammy Hagar at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Friday, January 22. What a way to start the New Year! For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com
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ance of the ship’s helm, is the focal point of these free-spin bonus features: Heart of the Ocean, PickUp Feature, Make It Count, and Safe Bonus. The reel symbols depict the iconic characters from Titanic, including of course Jack and Rose. Players choose the “class” level at which they wish to play this penny slot, based on a 40-credit minimum (40 cents) to a maximum of 400 credits ($4). Players who choose to wager at the First Class or Second Class levels make themselves eligible to win one of three progressive jackpots: the Mini Jackpot or the Maxi Jackpot, both of which are awarded during the Mystery Jackpot feature, or the life-changing Titanic top award that is triggered by five scattered “Jack” and “Rose” symbols in the base game. On July 16 of this year, while playing at Sky City Casino Hotel in New Mexico, 59-year-old over-theroad trucker Thomas Babcock was fortunate enough to line up the “Jack” and “Rose” symbols after playing Titanic in First Class for just a few minutes. The machine Babcock was playing was a wide-area progressive, meaning that the top award is a jackpot funded by all of the Titanic slots located in casinos
across a broad region. The jackpot is seeded with $400,000. This normally sets the stage for a huge progressive amount, depending of course on how long the jackpot has been building up. On the day Babcock was playing, the top award had swollen to more than $3.7 million dollars. When the bonus round was finished, Babcock stared in disbelief at the screen, which told him he won the Titanic top award to the happy tune of $3,755,501.19, the largest jackpot ever hit on a Bally Technologies slot. Knowing that playing slots is a “sink or swim” proposition, not everyone can be as fortunate as this player. However, for its sheer entertainment value and sensory playing experience, Titanic slots can make for a wildly stimulating experience on the gaming open seas.
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On Saturday, August 22, Sky City Casino hosted the TournEvent of Champions Semi-Final slot tournament for 187 participants. The outcome… Karen R. from Crownpoint, NM won a free trip to Las Vegas, NV to represent Sky City Casino
in the Multimedia 2015 National TurnEvent of Champions final slot tournament. Through participation in selected promotions, Sky City Casino guests had the opportunity to earn a Golden Pass to play in the TournEvent of Champions Semi-Final slot tournament. Guests who received a pass were asked to come back on August 22, when the top 12 high scores from the semi-finals played in the final slot tournament. Only one out of the top 12 highest scores would win an all-expense paid trip and extra spending cash to represent Sky City Casino at the National Tournament in Las Vegas, and compete for $1,000,000 and the National Title.
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NEW YEAR’S DAY 4X POINT MULTIPLIER
January 1 Celebrate New Year’s Day with Sky City Casino and Sky City Travel Center for your chance to earn 4X points from 8am to midnight.
BLAST INTO THE NEW
January 1 Blast into 2016 with family, friends, and fireworks. Join Sky City Casino Hotel in celebrating 2016 with a majestic fireworks display by Pyro Shows of Texas. A free event for the entire family!
SPIN-DAZZLE CASH WHEEL
January 10 & 24 Spin the lucky Spin-Dazzle Cash Wheel and win a portion of the $7,000 giveaway. Drawings held on January 10 and 24 from 5pm to 8:30pm, with one winner selected every half hour to spin for $200 to $1,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned on day of play.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a great day to play at Sky City Casino and Sky City Travel Center. Earn 3X points from 8am to midnight.
IN WITH THE NEW YEAR BINGO
January 4, 11, 18, & 25 Win extra cash with Sky City Bingo on select Monday nights in January. Come play for your chance to win $200 to $500 in cash with In With the New Year Bingo drawings. Guests with a single cash spend of $20 or more, using their players card, are eligible for drawings.
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NEW SIGN-UP PROMOTION
Sky City Casino is offering perks to new members who sign up for a players card. Join for your chance to win $5 or up to $1,000 in free play.
5X MULTIPLIER
Play at Sky City Casino every Thursday in 2015 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS
Every Wednesday in January, 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 Sizzlin’ Seniors cash drawing for a chance to win $100 in cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Wednesday offers in January 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 Way Travel Center.
BIG RIG CASH
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Rig Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2016 to win $500 if present or $250 if not present. Sky City CDL cardholders earn one free entry per day, and may earn additional entries with every 30 points earned in play per day.
CDL FUEL & FOOD
Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more of diesel, receive a two-for-one buffet or half off a single buffet.
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Is Everybody Happy?
Sure, as long as the playing field is level—as it is in most sports. Take football, for instance: a touchdown is six points, the extra point afterward is one point, and a regular field goal is three points. Basketball, same story: A basket’s good for a couple of points, but if your shot comes from beyond the arc, you’ve earned three points. Free throws are
good for a single point. Everything’s easy to figure, right? Right. So what about gambling? You’d think it would be the same story. After all, everyone knows that if you play craps and toss a seven or eleven on the first roll, you win. Play blackjack and get an ace and any tenvalue card, you win. Play poker and get a royal flush, you win. That’s the score across the board, so to speak, whether you’re playing at our Native Americanowned-and operated casinos, at our racetracks (racinos), or at any number of New Mexico’s veteran and fraternal clubs. But here’s where things get confusing, thanks to the New Mexico Gaming Control Board. In the casinos, you cannot enjoy an adult beverage while playing slots or table games, but you can enjoy a beer or cocktail while playing Hold’em or Omaha Hi-Lo while in the casino’s poker room. Up to 700 slots are allowed inside each of our state’s five racinos—Sunland Park, Hobbs, Albuquerque,
Farmington, and Ruidoso—but table games are verboten, and no booze whatsoever is allowed on the slot floor. There are about 120 veteran and fraternal clubs in the state of New Mexico, including the VFW, American Legion, and Elks, Eagles, and Moose Lodges. Of that number, roughly 60 feature slot machines. Up to 15 are allowed inside, in a space reserved as the club’s “game room.” Here, club members may drink and smoke. But no guests are allowed—not even spouses. These organizations may also offer pull-tabs, but the hook here is only if they also offer bingo as well. Another puzzling restriction: Free play is now taxfree and has long been used as a valuable marketing tool by the casinos, including offers of discounted, free, or two-for-one food deals. Our racinos have also caught on to the PR possibilities of free play, but the only drawback is they cannot offer free food in their marketing efforts. A birds-eye view of gambling in the Land of Enchantment may look like everyone’s playing on a level field. Those in the game, however, are obviously dodging some potholes.
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Win a fistful of dollars in the Loco Loot promotion, which takes place every Saturday this month, January 9, 16, 23, and 30. All players will receive one free entry each week, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. On Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries. On each drawing day, 10 winners will go home with $1,000 in cash—a total of 40 winners in all.
SUNDAYS COMMUNITY CASH IN
On Sundays at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When a winner is drawn, all players from the same zip code win $5 in bonus cash, too.
MONDAYS BATTLESHIP
Yes, it’s just like the game you played as a kid. Every Monday in January, sink ships, and win bonus cash or Loco Loot entries. Point accumulation runs from 7am to 11:59pm. Earn same-day points, swipe your card at any kiosk, and you have a chance to sink your very own battleship, or even an entire fleet, for fun and profit!
January 2016
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TUESDAYS WHEELIN’ ‘N’ DEALIN’
Every Tuesday in January, Ohkay Casino will hold 20 hot seat drawings at noon and 10pm. Earn 25 same-day points prior to your name being called, and you will be awarded $25 in cash, plus a chance to spin the prize wheel for a cash multiplier. Spin and you could win up to 5X cash.
WEDNESDAYS FABULOUS 50s
Wednesdays are fabulous for all Winners Club members 50 years or better, who will receive $5 in bonus cash with just one point earned in the previous seven days. In addition, after they earn 50 same-day points, they get another $10. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to participate from 8am to 10pm.
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—up to 10 picks a day, every day. Winners with three or more matches will receive cash prizes. Five Lotto numbers in any order will win you $5,000 in cash. If you match five Lotto picks sequentially with the numbers drawn, you will win $10,000 in cash!
FREE BINGO BLITZ
Now playing Monday through Thursday in January. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet on Mondays. Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, mouthwatering gourmet burgers on Wednesday, and a spectacular Thursday night Asian Buffet. Fridays are all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. On Saturdays, enjoy the new Steak and Shrimp deal for only $10.99; and on Sundays the Seafood Buffet features all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. For breakfast enjoy the $4.99 buffet, available Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 11am.
DOLLAR BUFFET DAYS Holiday Buffet Day
Available to all Club members on January 1 from noon to close, for only $1.
Martin Luther King Day
Available to all Club members on January 18 from noon to close, for only $1.
SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE
Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where Ohkay showcases great entertainment all month. Tuesdays enjoy Karaoke 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, enjoy the sounds of Tequila Rain on January 1 and 2; TBA January 8 and 9; Duranimals on January 15 and 16; the always enjoyable Perfect StrangR on January 22 and 23; and finish off the month with Peter Y Los Hermanos on January 29 and 30. And don’t forget to catch all the pro football action every Sunday and Monday. Whether you’re there for the game, to meet up with friends, or to dance the night away, cover is always FREE at the Silver Eagle Lounge. When you’re looking for a great place to play and stay—there is ALWAYS More Ways to Win at Ohkay Hotel Casino!
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Every Wednesday from 8am–midnight Earn 25 points on your card, swipe your card at the kiosk, and you can win your share of $15,000 in free slot play and prizes.
8 NISSAN JUKES AND $80,000
January 3–January 30 To warm you up this winter, Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and Cities of Gold Casino are giving away eight Nissan Jukes—one each every Friday and Saturday starting January 8 at 8pm. In addition to the Juke giveaways, one lucky winner will also go home $10,000 richer each of those Fridays and Saturdays. Drawing times start at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm.
$250,000 EXTREME CHA-CHING!
Sundays–Thursdays from 1pm–10pm Win your share of $250,000 in cash, free play, and prizes. Earn 25 base points on your Lightning Rewards cards to receive an entry. Three guests every hour will be chosen to win their share.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DRAWINGS
All day every Wednesday Receive 5X entries for drawings and 5X points all day.
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.
NEW MEMBER PROMOTION Every day from 8am–midnight
Sign up and you could win up to $1,000 in free play.
ENTERTAINMENT COLD WAR II BOXING SHADEH NIGHTCLUB Holmes Professional Boxing is back at Buffalo Thunder on January 30. Catch two prime bouts featuring Brandon Holmes vs. Fidel Maldonado Jr. and Antonio Martinez vs. Pat Holmes Jr. Card subject to change. For tickets call 505-795-2772 or 505-699-2845. Doors open at 6pm.
JACKSON’S MMA SERIES XVII
Jackson’s MMA Series continues on February 13, with Nick Urso and Jordan Espinosa. Get your tickets now at Tickets. com or at the Casino Cage at Buffalo Thunder.
CHARLIE DANIELS March 5
Keep your ticket stubs! Every concert or event stub is good for $5 in free play when presented the day of the event at the Players Club.
Open Friday and Saturday nights (unless noted). Enjoy the best EDM (Electronic Dance Music) every Friday, and Hip Hop Temptation every Saturday.
FRIDAYS
Jan. 1 – DJ Chill
Jan. 8 – DJ Soiree Jan. 15 – DJ Chill Jan. 22 – DJ Soiree Jan. 29 – DJ Chill
SATURDAYS
Jan 2 – DJ Flo Fader Jan. 9 – DJ Quico Jan. 16 – DJ Cut Jan. 23 – DJ Sez Jan. 30 – DJ Flo Fader
TURQUOISE TRAIL
9:30pm–midnight Jan. 1 and 2 – Maldito Baby Jan. 8 and 9 – Sangre Joven Jan. 15 and 16 – Dave Maestas Jan. 22 and 23 – Eddie y Vengancia Jan. 29 and 30 – Picoso
HOMEWOOD SUITES
Stay three nights and get 25 percent off your fourth night when you mention “Casino Extended Stay.” Rates start at $109 a night. Enjoy $20 in free play on your first night!
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NEW YEAR’S DAY NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
$50,000 PICK THE PROS CHALLENGE
Tuesdays at noon–Sundays at 10am Win cash and free play every week this football season! Pick weekly football game cards, and if you have the most correct picks you win. Start picking the winners each Tuesday at noon until Sunday at 10am. Every Lightning Rewards Club member receives one free entry to the kiosk to participate— earn an additional chance to pick with every 300 points you earn during the week. The 50 players with the most correct picks at the end of the season will win additional cash and prizes. Win up to $750 each week, and $5,000 cash at season’s end!
TOURNAMENTS
Saturday, January 1 at 2pm. Buy-in is $30 (unlimited $20 re-buys during the first hour, and one $25 add one at the end of the first hour). 3,500 starting chips, 15-minute levels. 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 Thursdays: 6:30pm Omaha 8 Or Better Limited ReBuy. $30 buy-in (unlimited $20 re-buys during the first hour and one $25 add one at the end of the first hour). Saturday, Jan. 30: Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. Fridays and Saturdays: No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit them on Facebook and Twitter.
DINING SPECIALS Turquoise Trail
Every Wednesday, enter the weekly blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes. Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50.
PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD’EM
The jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold’em in New Mexico! Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big.
Earn 25 points on your Players Club card any day of the week and get prime rib and shrimp for just $7.77.
Camel Rock Casino announces a phenomenal
BATTLE OF THE BANDS event that will feature up to eight bands playing a variety of music and the winning band becomes
THE BAND for Camel Rock Casino! Friday, January 29th, 8pm Doors open at 7pm Four country bands and four dance bands will compete for a chance to win a year contract in the all new On the Rocks lounge! For contest rules and other information visit: http://santafe.com/contests/cam el-rock-casino-battle-of-the-band
Painted Parrot
On Thursdays and Sundays, earn 25 points on your Players Club card and receive a buffet for $7.77. Open 4pm to 9pm, Wednesdays through Sundays.
Pueblo Deli
$3 hot dog, chips, and a Coke after earning 10 points on your Players Club card. Open Thursdays at 8am until Sundays at 2am.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS
It must be Hump Day, because you can win up to $5,000 in cash! Every Wednesday, from 8am to 11pm.
Drawings take place every Saturday night, January 16, 23, and 30. Earn entries today, with 5X entries on Fridays and 10X entries on Mondays.
Thursdays from noon until 8 pm, earn up to three chances to spin the prize wheel for extra spins on the progressive slot machine. Join the all-new E-Club and you could instantly win up to $200 in free play.
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WEEKLY PROMOTIONS
Camel Rock will have you rockin’ every day of the week with the following fun promos: Sundays: Receive 3X points from 8am to midnight Mondays: 10X Trax drawing entries Tuesdays: 49er Club Day, with $4.99 breakfast and $3,000 kiosk game Wednesdays: Get over the hump and win up to $5,000 cash Thursdays: $250,000 Jackpot Spin & Win Fridays: Blackjack tournament from 1pm to 7pm Saturdays: Win a Chevy Trax
Every Friday in January. Buy-in is $25, with hourly winners from 1pm to 7pm.
Win up to $1,500 instantly on January 15 and 22, from 8am to midnight. On Sunday, January 31, from 10am to 10pm, earn points to receive a free piggy bank and a chance to win up to $5,000 in free play. Friday, January 29, from 8pm to midnight. Cheer on your favorite local bands as they audition for a monthly appearance at the soon-to-open On the Rocks Lounge. Bands will compete in two categories: Country and Dance. Admission is free.
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK HOT SEATS
Join the fun on January 1 and 2 for your chance to snag your share of $20,000. Every 30 minutes, players can win anywhere from $100 to $2,000 in cash and free play.
$1,000 ELVIS COSTUME CONTEST
ICE SCRAPER GIVEAWAY
Sunday, January 3, from 8am to 11pm.
MILITARY MONDAY
Monday, January 4, from 8 am to 11 pm—$10 free play or $5 blackjack batch play for all veterans and active military.
49ER CLUB
GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS?
If you’re at least 49 years young, this day is for you! Enjoy $4.99 breakfast buffet (8am to 11am) at the Pueblo Artist Café. Includes made-to-order omelets. In addition, you can win up to $3,000 on their kiosks, from 8am to 11pm.
Celebrate the birthday of The King of rock and roll on Friday, January 8, by donning your best Elvis-style get up. Enjoy fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, served on the casino floor from 5pm until the winners are announced at 10pm. The top three best costumes will be awarded the following: 1st Place $500 in cash 2nd Place $300 in cash 3rd Place $200 in cash
IN THE PUEBLO ARTIST CAFÉ
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• Daily Specials
Mondays: $5 Enchilada Special Tuesdays: $6 Tewa Taco or Fry Bread Burger breakfast buffet with omelet station from 8am to 11am $4.99 for 49+ with player’s card ($7.99 regular) Thursday: $8.99 made-to-order pasta bar
• All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs
5pm to 10pm, every Friday & Saturday starting January 8 for only $19.95. Now served hot and fresh at your table!
• New All-American Breakfast Mondays
7am to 11pm | $2.99 Club Rock Members or $7.99 regular price Includes: Two eggs, choice of sausage or bacon (2) and hash browns
• New Year’s Day Brunch
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Elvis Presley is alive and well in many of our hearts, and on January 8, near the anniversary of his birthday, Elvis comes alive at Isleta Resort & Casino with Justin Shandor’s Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show. Shandor, just 29 years old, has been called the world’s best Elvis look- and sound-alike. Shandor was introduced to Elvis Presley’s music by his mom when he was 12 years old. By the time he was 16, the talented teen was working as a professional impersonator. Over the past 12 years Shandor has fine-tuned the King’s voice, looks, moves, and mannerisms—an expertise that won
him the Las Vegas Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2010. He continues to wow audiences with an energetic, respectful, and convincing tribute that brings Elvis back to life for music fans of all ages. Come see the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show in The Showroom at Isleta Resort & Casino, and celebrate the King of Rock and Roll on the 80th anniversary of his birthday. For more information, visit www.isleta. com
THE GUESS WHO
Friday, January 22, at 8pm Start the new year with a heavy dose of rock–and one of the best mixes of blues, pop, psychedelic and hard rock that you’ll ever experience. The Guess Who found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including “No Time,” “American Woman,”“These Eyes” and “Share the Land.” The band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1987. Formed as a garage rock/rhythm and
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KINSHIP DOESN’T COUNT FOR COMPS Dear Mark: Sometimes I mistakenly use my dad’s players card in a slot machine. Would I have any trouble getting a big payoff if they see the card isn’t mine? Wayne S. On just about every players club card brochure, you will find printed in 4-point type the words nontransferrable. Which means that members may not distribute, lend, or in any way allow another person to use their card. These “revocable” perks-for-play are a privilege granted by the casino in exchange for your father’s past, and hopefully future, action. When your dad tries to redeem points for comps, most casinos are going to want to see some photo identification. However, Wayne, that’s for the freebies. Regarding your question, I spoke with a few fellow employees from yesteryear still working on the inside, and they told me that when it comes to the actual payoff of a jackpot, you will still be paid. They won’t, however, issue comps to you by honoring his card. Here’s the kicker: They are going to comp you anyway for a feeding frenzy so that after you chow down, you will hook right back up to another machine, allowing them a shot at getting some of their money back.
Casinos make billions by enticing players like you to hand over your hard-earned money. Thus, in the spirit of competition, casinos started offering comps to attract, and keep, loyal slot players. The knowledgeable player uses them to bargain for the best deals, along with lowering the house edge. Since comps are awarded based on the number of coins you cycle through a machine, you might as well get credit for all those quarters you insert. Just don’t commit the mistake far too many players make, which is to gamble to excess just to receive them. So, Wayne, being a slot player with the ability to “comp yourself,” you justifiably deserve your fair share of the billion-plus dollars casinos give away in comps each year. Just not on your dad’s card. That is not to say that in the real world of casino play, countless spouses benefit from using each other’s card and
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Taos Mountain The Fun Starts Here! ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) This is a non-stop cycle in which the new moon on the ninth beckons you to pick up the pace at work. You will feel like re-inventing yourself or changing your image. The Mercury-Uranus cosmic combo attracts other great minds to help you brainstorm ideas. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) This festive time of year ignites the adventurer in you. The rays of the Capricorn moon get you off the couch and back into action. This is a cycle of travel, learning, and spiritual growth. Finances look good this year and creative business ideas abound. GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21) You are beginning to feel grounded after a period of adjustment to a recent change. You will remain balanced between career and personal life at this time, causing you to feel more harmonious. Social encounters and active networking attract professional expansion for the next two months. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) The full moon vibrations on the 24th accent partnership and romance. At this time you can revitalize your current relationship or find a potential mate. Although you have been cautious about finances, you can go ahead with any plans that have been on hold. Obligations ease up.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23) The alignment of planets highlights improving your personal ties, linking with new partnerships, and the possibility of meeting your future love interest. It is important that you incorporate a mental connection as well to meet your expectations in a relationship. Travel abounds now. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21) The solar change emphasizes finding a harmonious environment to live in or creating improved conditions in your current residence. Finding solutions to family members seeking your advice can also be added into the mix. The new moon brings unexpected money and travel. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) You have the cosmic green light to take some downtime from all your projects and responsibilities. You will find yourself feeling more social as you emerge from your work routine. The Capricorn moon helps you organize finances and set new monetary goals. CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) Happy Birthday! Your ruling planet Saturn is in Sagittarius, propelling you to find your heart’s desire, get in touch with your inner confidence and find out what makes you tick. You will make great strides at this time, even if you can’t see immediate results.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) The Capricorn moon attracts good karma professionally all month. You may have new opportunities present themselves that will further your ambitions. Pay attention to any leads that comes your way and listen to advice. Your creative juices are flowing—expect partnerships.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19) Expect an avalanche of job opportunities, financial propositions, or gifts and legacies as the stars move into a dynamic position in your chart. You will take a step back from your usual social circle and start forming new associations. You’re in a pivotal period of success!
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) If you’ve been feeling like changing your routine then you’re on target. The Aquarius planets accent health, fitness, and making progress toward wellness. Gamble on your talents under the new moon and consider a career change. However, your personal life may be complicated.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20) This is a restless period during which you will seek mental stimulation by going back to school or experiencing life at its fullest. Try to avoid being scattered or making any hasty decisions under the full moon on the 24th. Career is focused as the planets compel you to rise in status.
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 or call 505-293-0833.
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Monday, January 18 Between 1pm and 11pm, when a customer is chosen they will get the option to keep $25 in cash or spin the wheel to win a bonus play prize amount between $10 and $250 in bonus play.
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Starting at 1pm on Sunday, January 17, and running until 11pm, everyone that enters the drawing has a chance to win a “Franklin.” Taos will draw a name and the winner has one minute to claim their $100 bill.
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