Vol. 13 - No. 7 - July 2015
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Promotions for July $35,000 ROCK’N AROUND THE POKER TOURNAMENTS CLOCK SLOT TOURNEY Quintilis Deepstack 2015 July 24 through 26 Now through July 31
Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino from now until the end of July and be one of 2,100 winners to earn your share of $400,000 in cash, free play, and Peak Points! Don’t miss your chance to win free play or Peak Points in a series of drawings held every half hour from noon until 9pm, every day this July. In addition, one lucky winner drawn every half hour from 5pm to 7pm on Sunday, July 5, 12, 19, and 26, will win $10,000 in cash. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.
4X POINTS ON ALL SLOT PLAY
Friday through Sunday, July 3, 4, and 5
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All members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 4X points for their slot play. Point multiplier begins at midnight on July 3 and ends at 3:59am on July 5.
3X POINTS ON ALL TABLE GAMES PLAY Friday, July 3 and 4
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All members of the Peak Reward’s Club will receive 3X points for their table games play. Point multiplier begins at midnight on July 3 and ends at 3:59am July 4
SLOT POINT HAPPY HOUR July 7 and 14 8am to 11pm and 5pm to 7pm
All members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive mystery points for their slot play. Mystery point multiplier will be earned during these time periods.
GAS GIVEAWAY July 17 and 18
Select players will receive a mailer that can be redeemed for a gas gift card.
MYSTERY BONUS FP OFFER July 21 and 28
Select players will receive the Bonus FP offer.
Sunday, July 19. Tournament begins at noon.
Select players will receive an invite to the VIP Slot Tourney event.
$45 Sunday Tournaments
SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION
$55 Tuesday Tournaments
Every Sunday at noon with a $45 buy-in. Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-in.
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.
Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player.
POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Council Room Restaurant:
Throughout the month of July, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 10X points for every dollar spent in a cash or credit transaction for food and beverage purchases (excluding alcohol). Guests must present their players cards during the transaction to earn points.
NEW MEMBER PROMO
All new members receive $25 worth of free slot play OR $25 in table games free play AND 3X points on the day they sign up.
BINGO SPECIALS
Who doesn’t love an exciting game of bingo and the chance to win some great prizes? This month, enjoy the following special games:
Fourth of July Special Session
Matinee Sessions (closed for the Evening Session) • Level 1: Buy-in $10, pays $400 • Level 2: Buy-in $15, pays $1,000 • Free daubers to the first 288 guests • Discounts: Red Enchilada $10 off ($40 cost), Green Enchilada $15 off ($60 cost), Whole Enchilada $20 off ($80 cost), and half-time packages $5 off ($15 cost). No minimum on electronics on this day.
Summer Magic Disneyland Vacation Special
Sunday, July 12, Evening Session • Level 1: $5, pays $300 • Level 2: $10, pays $500 • Level 3: $15, pays $1,199
Alaskan Getaway Vacation
Saturday, July 25, Evening Session • Level 1: $5, pays $300 • Level 2: $10, pays $500 • Level 3: $15, pays $1,199
Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Sunshine & Moonshine Promo: Featuring food and beverage specialties from the Deep South, including alligator skewers and catfish sliders with apple slaw.
Bien Shur
New Dinner Menu: Featuring specialties such as sesame-encrusted tuna with wasabi tobiko, fresh house-made mushroom and asparagus ravioli, red chile butterpoached lobster tail, in-house dry-aged New York steak, Chilean sea bass with sweet pea risotto, and much more. Tequila Dinner: Thursday, July 23. A fourcourse dinner with tequila cocktails and pairings with each course. For details and menu information, visit sandiacasino.com
Roadrunner Grill and P’a Shur Deli. $2 Hamburgers and Nathan’s Hot Dogs only $1
Pool Bar & Grille Now Open
Invite Only
$6.99 Buffet: Every Thursday in July (July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30), select players will receive a mailer; redeemable in the Buffet only.
GREEN REED SPA
Summer Skincare Retreat Package: Featuring a 30-minute Sun Repair Facial, 60-minute Radiant Soak, and 60-minute Organic Mint & Arnica Cooling Pedicure, all for $235.
CONCERTS
Wide Spread Panic
Friday, July 10 (doors open at 6:30pm)
Mariachi Spectacular
Saturday, July 11 (doors open at 6pm)
Bare Naked Ladies
Saturday, July 17 (doors open at 6pm)
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DOORS OPEN AT 7 PM • CONCERT AT 8 PM
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TICKETS FROM $30
ALOE BLACC
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Promotions and Events for July 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.
ENTERTAINMENT We Love Our Seniors
Million Dollar Summer Red, White & Blue July 1–30
One winner will be drawn every 30 minutes from 10am to 10pm every day in July. Winners will have 7 Lucky Minutes to report to the Isleta Eagle Players Club to select a scratcher from the drawing drum for their chance to win $100 to $500 in cash Monday through Thursday and $200 to $1,000 in cash Friday through Sunday. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker.
Cash and Car Drawing July 31
Five winners will be drawn every 30 minutes from 10am to 10pm. Winners will have 7 Lucky Minutes to report to the Isleta Eagle Players Club to select a scratcher from the drawing drum for their chance to win $200 to $1,000 in cash. Every scratcher earned in the month of July is an entry for the 11pm drawing for a new Chevrolet Silverado.
Red Hot Scratchers July 1–30
Every day at Palace West in July, one winner will be selected every hour from 10am to 10pm. Winners will have 5 Lucky Minutes to report to the Isleta Eagle Players Club to select a scratcher from the drawing drum for their chance to win $100 to $500 in cash.
Tournament Tuesdays Slot Tournament On Now
Qualify every month to earn a seat in the Tuesday Tournament. The top 20 players each Tuesday will win their share of $3,500.
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.
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.
Poker
Isleta Bad Beat Jackpot—Aces Over Jacks
All the time—guaranteed!
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 the player is not present, the unclaimed amount will roll over to the next hourly drawing. See Poker Room for more details.
Bingo
4th of July Bingo
Saturday Matinee July 4, 12:30pm to 3:30pm Buy-in is $6 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay $600. $2 4th of July Game pays $1,000. There will be four cash drawings that pay $250 each.
Christmas in July
Friday July 24, 6pm to 10pm Buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play and pays $500 or $1,000. $2 Christmas in July Game pays $1,000, plus there will be drawings throughout the session for various prizes.
Super Senior Wednesdays
Matinee Session at noon; Evening Session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-youcan-play and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 all-youcan-play and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250. Bingo closures: July 17 & 25 See Bingo Hall for more details.
Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 12 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
Dancing with the Stars Live SOLD OUT! Friday July 17
ABC’s hit television show Dancing with the Stars comes to Isleta Resort & Casino live on July 17. All Stars Champion Melissa Rycroft, along with Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovsky, Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev, Emma Slater, and others will perform live. Doors open at 7pm and the dancing begins at 8pm.
Led Zepagain
Saturday July 25
Back by popular demand! Led Zepagain, the premier American hard rock tribute band playing the songs of Led Zeppelin, will perform live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on Saturday, July 25. Doors open at 7pm and the show beings at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now.
Chubby Checker Friday August 7
Come out and celebrate “The Twist” with Chubby Checker, live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on August 7. Chubby Checker is the only recording artist to place five albums in the Top 12 all at once. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $15 and on sale now. 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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STAR SPANGLED CELEBRATION, THE LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN NEW MEXICO July 2
Inn of the Mountain Gods honors our nation’s independence with their annual Star Spangled Celebration and fireworks show overlooking Lake Mescalero on Thursday, July 2. Festivities begin at 3pm, with jumping balloons, rock climbing, obstacle course slides, and face-painting with wristbands available for $25. Free for families is New Mexico’s largest fireworks display, with more than 10,000 fireworks illuminating the sky above Lake Mescalero. Transportation will be provided from designated pickup locations from 5pm to midnight. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for more information.
SUNDAYS UNDER THE STARS July 5, 12, 19, & 26
Inn of the Mountain Gods’ summer family tradition returns with Sunday Under the Stars. Live music begins every Sunday at 6pm, followed by a showing of a new family-friendly movie on the lawn after sunset. This month’s entertainment includes the SK Band, followed by Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1 on July 5, Broxton followed by Box Trolls on July 12, Branded Bandits followed by Finding Nemo on July 19, and Lizard Lounge Band followed by Iron Giant. For a full schedule of summer entertainment, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
DAUGHTRY July 16
Daughtry is coming to rock the stage on Thursday, July 16. Touting multiple certified platinum albums, four Grammy Award nominations, four American Music Awards, and countless hits, including “What About Now” and “It’s Not Over,” Daughtry presents a contemporary American rock show sure to electrify the audience. Tickets start at just $35. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
SAMMY KERSHAW July 31
American country star Sammy Kershaw is coming to Inn of the Mountain Gods to serenade the masses with his certified gold, platinum, and top Billboard hits, including “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful” and “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore.” Tickets start at just $30. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
ALOE BLACC August 1
Singer, songwriter, actor and record producer, Aloe Blacc began his career in 1995, when he teamed with hip-hop producer Exile to form Emanon, which resulted in three albums before he went solo. Since 2003, Blacc has produced several hits including, “I Need a Dollar,” “The Man,” and “Wake Me Up.” Don’t miss multi-talented Aloe Blacc, performing live at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday, August 1. Tickets start at just $40.
ROYAL RACES
June 6–September 5
Casino Apache Travel Center is off to the Royal Races every Saturday, June 6 through September 5. Apache Spirit Club players who bring their ticket stub from the horse races can enter the weekly drawings for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash or $250 in Free Spirit Play™. Each promotional Saturday at 8pm, four winners are drawn to select one card shape—heart, spade, clover, or diamond— designating the horse that is theirs, and the races are off as Apache Spirit Club rep deals four cards to determine the grand-prize winners. Players can earn 10 points for one additional entry. For details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com or InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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5X POINTS
January 1–December 31
Apache Spirit Club players at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache have the chance to earn 5X points most holidays in 2015 from midnight through 11:59pm. July’s promotion days include Independence Day on July 4 and Parent’s Day on July 27. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S PROMOTION & FUN IN THE SUN POINT EARN DRAWING July 1–29
Apache Spirit Club players age 55 and older earn 5X points on their favorite slot machines from 8am to 11:59pm each Monday in July at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache. Seniors also receive a 50-percent-off dining voucher, valid for use on Monday or Wednesday at Gathering of Nations Buffet, Big Game Sports Bar, Smokey B’s, or Apache Tee. What’s more, players can enter the Fun in the Sun Point Earn Drawing on Wednesdays from 10:30am to 1pm at Casino Apache and 3:30pm to 6pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods for a chance to win up to $2,000 in cash. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
MYSTERY MULTIPLIER July 4–25
Every Saturday in July from 10am to 6pm, Apache Spirit Club players at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center can earn 30 base points and swipe their card at the kiosk to win up to 10X points during promotion times. For details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
REEL WINNER July 5–31
Sundays and Fridays in July, beginning July 5, Apache Spirit Club players at Inn of the Mountain Gods can play their favorite machine to enter into the Reel Winners drawing for a chance to spin three reels for Free Spirit Play™ or cash. Each promotional day, players can earn points for entries from 1pm to 5:50pm, and five players are drawn. Once selected, players spin reel one with $25 to $400, then reel two with a multiplier up to 5X points, and finally reel three with either cash or Free Spirit Play™. Players have a chance to win up to $2,000 in cash or Free Spirit Play™. For rules and details see the Apache Spirit Club or, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
SUPPLIES = PLAY July 7–30
Have fun while giving back at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center with the Supplies = Play promotion, held every Tuesday and Thursday in July. Each promotional day from 2pm to 8pm, Apache Spirit Club players can donate school supplies for Free Spirit Play™. Players may donate eight items for $10 Spirit Play™ or five items plus a backpack for $15 Spirit Play™. For rules and details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
TUESDAY SLOT TOURNAMENTS July 7–28
Every Tuesday in July at Casino Apache Travel Center, Apache Spirit Club players can earn 10 points for their first entry into the Tuesday Slot Tournament from 10am to 4pm for a chance to win up to $250 in Free Spirit Play™. One additional entry can be earned with 20 base points on the day of the promotion. For details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
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Sting Ray Anthony as RICHIE VALENS Saturday, July 18 at 7pm
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Long considered a pioneer of rock and roll and a forefather of what would become the Chicano rock movement, Ritchie Valens died long before his time, in a tragic February 3, 1959 plane crash that also claimed the lives of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and the plane’s pilot, Roger Peterson. The Valens legend has, however, endured, thanks in part to Lou Diamond Phillips’s homage to Valens in the 1987 film La Bamba, and to Sting Ray Anthony, who has worked tirelessly to put
together a stunning tribute to the late artist. Endorsed by the Valens family, Anthony’s show faithfully recreates the authentic Valens look and sound, including his mega-hit “La Bamba,” as well as other top songs like “Come On, Let’s Go” and “Stay Beside Me.” Experience one of the most faithful tribute acts around, when Sting Ray Anthony performs as Richie Valens on Saturday, July 18. For more information, visit www.sanfelipecasino.com
E N T E R TA I N M E N T Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am, enjoy the very best of local live bands and dancing.
The La Bamba Show A Tribute to Ritchie Valens FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Saturday, July 18 at 7pm Sting Ray Anthony delivers an energetic, fast-paced, and fun performance as Ritchie Valens. You’ll swear you’re seeing the legend himself in this spectacular show. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of show, and are on sale now at San Felipe Casino box office or on holdmyticket.com.
LIVE MUSIC & DANCING
Fridays July 10: Brahma Band July 17: Westwind Band July 24: Native Sun July 31: Whiskey Baby Saturdays July 4: Black Pearl July 11: Rude Boyz July 18: La Bamba Concert with Ray Anthony (Cover) July 25: Full Country
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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in July IT’S A SUMMER SPECTACULAR!
Every Sunday in July, starting now through July 26, you can win your share of summer cash and prizes. Plus, on July 26, the SUMMER BONUS DAY, you will have a chance to win San Felipe Casino’s grand prize summer bundle. Giveaways include patio sets, BBQ grills, fire pits, and so much more. Make your summer spectacular at San Felipe Casino!
$1 CRAPS & BLACKJACK
All summer long every Monday through Thursday, you’ll be able to play craps and six-deck blackjack for just a buck. This spectacular promotion will run through September 30, 2015. If you don’t know how to play, just ask one of San Felipe’s friendly dealers for the details.
SUMMER ROCK THE CASH BOX/TABLE GAMES
Come in and grab a fistful of cash in San Felipe’s Summer Rock the Cash Box Table Games promotion. You’ll have the chance to win up to $1,000 in cash from 2pm to 9pm every Monday and Tuesday in July. Everyone selected is guaranteed to win at least $25 in Loyalty Play!
3X POINT THURSDAYS
Earn 3X points every Thursday in July, when you can triple your points all day on every slot and table game.
FREE FIREWORKS SHOW JULY 3
Come celebrate Independence Day a day early with one of New Mexico’s longest-running fireworks shows. San Felipe Casino is providing FREE fun for the whole family on July 3. Don’t miss your chance to see this spectacular display!
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 $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some delicious fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
CASINO EMPLOYEE DAY
Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in free play, plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DAY
Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet every Saturday, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 GAS PURCHASE = $10 FREE SLOT PLAY
Need gas? They got it! San Felipe Players Club members are eligible for $10 in free slot play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week. Did You Also Know… 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!
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ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL JULY PROMOTIONS
Spin It To Win It Time to spin and win
Feel the anticipation build as you grip the giant wheel and send it spinning through an array of great prizes. Where it’ll stop, no one knows, but every spin will WIN—guaranteed. Spin It To Win It drawings will be held every Friday in July at 5:30pm, 7:30pm, and 9:30pm. Five lucky winners will be selected during each drawing to spin the giant wheel full of cash and free play prizes. Make sure all your entries are redeemed and entered into the drawing drum five minutes prior to each drawing time. Visit the Route 66 Player’s Club for additional information.
Play for free right at your computer
You can now play your favorite casino slot games for FREE, and at your convenience, with the new Route 66 online casino, Play4Fun. Simply visit rt66casino.com and click on the blinking Play For Free Now button, and you’ll be instantly linked to the new online social casino. You’ll find some of your favorite casino games here, and you can also win online credits, climb the leaderboards, and earn experience points to unlock new games.
Time Warp Tables
$66,000
ing on Saturday, July 25 will award 10 winners a cash prize valued from $50 to $250. Both of these Saturday drawings will take place during the evening session, and guest must be present and playing bingo to win. Plus, experience Hot Tamale Nights every Friday in July. Make plans to celebrate the nation’s birthday with the Fourth of July Special on Saturday, July 4. Receive a free 3-on card paying out $200 with buy-in during the evening session only. And if you’re a fan of the word FREE, join the fun for a Hang the Caller free card game on Thursday July 9 and 23.
It’s a blast from the past
All New Progressive
Monday progressive drawing
Free Play 4 Fun Online Casino Games
What’s better than diving into a pile of money? Winning it! Every Monday, 36 casino guests are guaranteed to win a cash prize. This progressive jackpot starts at $16,000, and if the jackpot is not given away, the grand prize increases by $2,000 every week until it’s either won or it reaches $66,000. Receive an entry every Monday by using your players club card to earn 625 same-day points. Drawings now begin at 8pm.
Casino guests can now enjoy $1 blackjack, $1 craps, and 25¢ roulette every Monday and Tuesday from 8am to 6pm. Promotion runs all month long.
Bingo July bingo specials
Route 66 Bingo is celebrating summer and heating up the promotions this month. Try your luck with the new Lucky Player drawing on Saturday, July 11, when 10 lucky winners will receive $100 in cash. The Rags to Riches draw-
Buffet 66
Reward your appetite
Play your favorite games and get rewarded with a free buffet at the award-winning Buffet 66. Simply use your players club card to earn 200 same-day points every Monday and Tuesday in July, and receive a voucher valid for either lunch or dinner on that day.
L E G E N D S E N T E R TA I N M E N T Classic entertainment so good you’ll love it seats, ternational hit singles. Rock fans will Jose Feliciano
Featuring over 2,800 plush Legends Theater offers guests a bestin-class audio experience. Comedians to musicians enjoy the near-perfect acoustics while audience members partake in beverage service, clear lineof-sight, and roomy aisles.
REO Speedwagon
Friday, July 10 Tickets start at $26 American rock band REO Speedwagon has sold more than 22 million albums in the U.S. and 40 million records around the globe, with a string of gold and platinum records and in-
relish the experience of hearing 13 Top 40 charted hits performed live in Legends Theater.
Aaron Lewis
Friday, July 24 Tickets start at $15 Founding member of the rock group Staind, Aaron Lewis took country music by storm, releasing two solo albums, Town Line and The Road, both of which stemmed charttopping hits. Catch this talented upand-coming country artist live at Legends Theater.
Friday, July 31 Tickets start at $15 One of the most prominent Latin performers of the pop era, singer/ guitarist Jose Felciano is bringing his salsa and bolero-inspired international sound to the stage.
For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.rt66casino.com or visit the Route 66 Player’s Club.
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AARON LEWIS Friday, July 24 at 8pm
REO SPEEDWAGON Friday, July 10 at 8pm
If you were listening to rock radio at any time during the 1970s, chances are you would eventually hear an REO Speedwagon song. The group literally owned the airwaves, spearheading a classic rock sound that paved the way for other stadium giants like Styx, Kansas, Journey, and Cheap Trick. Formed in 1967, REO Speedwagon got their start playing small college town venues, but they didn’t stay there for long. Their unrelenting drive and talent for crafting compelling songs like “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Keep on Loving You,” and “Riding the Storm Out” catapulted
them to worldwide fame. In total, they have sold more than 40 million records and charted with 13 Top 40 hits. REO Speedwagon hit the apex of their career in 1980 with the release of their ninth studio album, Hi Infidelity. With four Top 40 hits, it would eventually go on to sell over 10 million copies. But the band continues to rock out as loud and proud as ever. Revisit your favorite memories or make new ones by catching them live and on stage at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Friday, July 10. For more information on this and other shows, visit www.rt66casino.com
JOSE FELICIANO Friday, July 31 at 8pm
Jose Feliciano’s name is synonymous with an international presence that has influenced popular music for more than two generations. A native of Puerto Rico, where he was born blind as a result of congenital glaucoma, Feliciano moved with his family to Spanish Harlem in NYC when he was five years old. Even from an early age, he was interested in music, and was self-taught on a number of instruments. Mixing the technical intricacies of Flamenco and other Latin styles with pop music and easy-listening influences, Feliciano is perhaps best
known for his megahit single “Feliz Navidad,” which is a staple of music stations everywhere during the holidays. But he is more than just a onehit-wonder. He has produced an impressive number of hit records for the Latin and crossover markets, including the Motown releases Escenas de Amor and Me Enamoré. Such is his broad popularity, that Feliciano received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987, and he has earned a slew of accolades that include 45 Gold and Platinum records, 19 Grammy nominations, and nine Grammy Awards, including the LARAS Lifetime Achievement award. And he’s still going strong. Fittingly, you can hear the legendary Jose Feliciano at Legend’s Theater at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Friday, July 31. For more information on this and other shows, visit www.rt66casino.com
For 17 years, Aaron Lewis provided the powerful lead vocals and rhythm guitar stylings that helped propel the band Staind to the top of the heavy metal charts. Then, in 2010, Lewis took a hiatus from the band and did a seeming 180 by venturing into the genre of country music. His first recording, the EP Town Line, stirred fans and critics alike, in spite of the fact that many found his first single, “Country Boy,” featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels, to be polarizing. Still, in the music business any press is good press, and the EP eventually went on to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart. In November 2012, Lewis released his first full-length album, The Road,
which continues his explorations of the country genre. With the exception of “Granddaddy’s Gun,” all songs on the album were written and composed by Lewis. Whether humorous or heartwarming, personal or universal, each tells a story in the tradition of all good country music storytellers. Don’t miss your chance to catch this next big country music star as he plays live at Route 66 on July 24. For more information on this and other shows, visit www.rt66casino.com
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Saturday, July 18 from noon to 6pm Traveler in Pain from noon to 2pm Ravenous from 2pm to 4pm Sh*t Happens from 4pm to 6pm Put the pedal to the metal and head out to Sky City Casino on Saturday, July 18 for Sky Throttle, a free outdoor concert featuring local bands Traveler in Pain, Ravenous, and Sh*t Happens. Join the fun and come out for great food, drinks, and an exciting hot dog-eating contest. Sky Throttle is an all-ages event, with alcohol available for those 21 years of age or older.
HEADLINER SH*T HAPPENS
After 11 years of playing a hybrid of covers and originals in countless bars, bike rallies, and clubs across the southwestern United States, New Mexico’s own Sh*t Happens, Inc. (S.H.I) released their first full length effort appropriately named 11 YEAR ITCH. S.H.I has opened for many big names in the hard rock and metal music world, including Dokken, L.A. Guns, Los Lonely Boys, Bullet Boys, Geoff Tate, and others. S.H.I also won the New Mexico Music Awards Best Metal Song in 2014 for “Black Widow.” If
any band in the southwestern U.S. deserved the title, “Party Band,” it would undoubtedly be Sh*t Happens, Inc. With the energy these four souls release in a set, they could quite possibly supply power to a small city!
TRAVELER IN PAIN
Traveler in Pain has been rocking New Mexico crowds for over 15 years. The band offers a broad, diverse, and entertaining musical experience, including their original material and a flurry of covers by classic rockers like Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Tom Petty, Lynard Skynard, the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Kiss. Add classic metal songs by Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Dio to contemporary heavyweights like Metallica, Slayer, and Megadeth, and you have an unmatched variety of music. “Yeah, that makes up a Pain Show!”
RAVENOUS Female lead vocalist Raven, one of New Mexico’s best, sings classic rock and roll songs by Janis Joplin, Pat Benetar, AC/DC, and others. Her powerhouse energy and talent, coupled with Chris Ravin’s seductive guitar, make the group’s performances impossible to forget. The crowd can’t help but tear up the dance floor.
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SPECTACULAR EXPLOSION OF CASH July 3, 4, & 5
Sky City Casino is booming with fun and excitement! Join the fun on July 3 from 7pm to 9pm and July 4 and 5 from 7pm to 10:30pm, for the Spectacular Explosion of Cash giveaway. One winner selected each drawing hour wins $500 to $1,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
SIZZLING SUMMER FUN PICK
July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, & 29
Summer winnings are sizzling hot at Sky City Casino. Come in and play every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in July for your chance to win $5,000 in cash or $5 to $1,000 in free play. To play Sizzling Summer Fun Pick, patrons must earn 250 points each day and swipe their players card at the kiosk machine.
BINGO’S PATRIOTIC SUMMER July 18, 20, 25, & 27
Celebrate July with Sky City Bingo on select Saturday and Monday nights for a chance to win $100 to $350 in cash. Guests with a single admissions cash spend of $15 or more, using their players card, are eligible for the drawings.
SKYWORKS 2015 July 4 & 5
The night sky will sparkle over Sky City Casino Hotel as they host their annual SKYWORKS fireworks display. Join the fun and celebrate Independence Day as Pyro Shows of Texas Inc. creates a fantastic fireworks show for everyone on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. Don’t miss free, safe, and exciting entertainment for the entire family.
SKY THROTTLE July 18
Put the pedal to the metal and head out to Sky City Casino on July 18 from noon to 6pm, for Sky Throttle, a free outdoor concert featuring local bands Traveler in Pain, Ravenous, and Sh*t Happens, Inc. Sky Throttle is an all-ages event, with alcohol available for those 21 years of age or older.
SHUFFLE MASTER CLASSIC July 1 to August 15
Come play table games at Sky City Casino Pit from July 1 to August 15 for your chance to earn an entry into the National Tournament in Las Vegas, NV. Patrons with a “Classic” winning hand—a sixcard straight flush—qualify for entry to the Shuffle Master Classic.
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.
NIFTY FIFTY AND OVER
Every Friday in July, 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 in cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Friday offers in July 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.
BIG TRUCKIN CASH
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2015 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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DO IT ONLY IF IT’S FUN Visit any one of the casinos that dot our enchanted land and you’ll see them: clots of serious, unsmiling men and women who are there because they have to be. Have to be? Yeah, have to be. See, they’re in hock. In debt. Overextended. And they need to make a quick bundle to get them out of the hole they’re in. And it’s a hole they dug. These are good people, mind you. Some of them believe in God—and they’ll pray to Him for a shot of luck, some kind of divine intervention in their next push of a slot button. They’ll close their eyes before looking at their down card in blackjack, or cover part of the slot monitor screen as the final reels stop spinning. But praying and wishing will only get them so far. It’s best they let the right side of their brains kick in instead: “Remember, how many times have I told you to never play with scared money? That’s because it never wins. Bet with your head; never over it.” True story: Last month I met one of these folks. A young guy, sitting on a slot stool near a row of blackjack tables. He was sipping a free cola, watch-
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ing the action. I know his mom, so as soon as he saw me, he came right up and said hello. “How’s tricks?” I asked him. I guess I look like the kind of guy you can tell all your problems to, because he didn’t hesitate to unload. Bottom line: he said he was about two to three grand upside down. Ouch. So the first thing I asked him was how often he visited the casinos. He told me maybe twice a month. Huh. So he doesn’t sound like a casino junkie. And he has a good job, says he clears about $600 a week. Not a fortune, but certainly enough for a young, single guy to live on. So how’d he get dumped on? Well, he did it to himself. He made the classic mistake many people make: he began to live beyond his means. He moved into a bigger, much nicer pad. His old car passed away, deader than Elvis, so he found a newer, sweet-sounding German model. Then a good-looking member
of the opposite gender came into his life. So between decking out his new digs, dressing up the automobeeel, outfitting himself in new duds and, more than once, jetting his special gal pal to Vegas, he had zipped his stack of credit cards through validation stands so often they got burn marks. And now he’s behind, hoping and praying he can catch up by scoring enough at the casinos. “You prayed right,” I told him. God works in mysterious ways. I was up front with him. I was going to talk to his mother. I know she’d help. He didn’t wince. He knew he had a ComeTo-Jesus meeting with his mom coming. Last thing I remember saying was something about letting this be a lesson. It’s all part of becoming a man. You know, I think I shall build a booth. I’ll hang a sign over it: THE DOCTOR IS IN.
ENTERTAINMENT SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE
Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where Ohkay showcases great entertainment 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 Final Verdict on July 3 and 4; the always-enjoyable Unwound plays July 10 and 11; dance to the beat of Sangre Joven on July 17 and 18; and the month finishes off with the ever-popular Perfect StrangR on July 24 and 25. And remember, the cover at the Silver Eagle Lounge is always FREE! When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—there are ALWAYS More Ways to Win at Ohkay Hotel Casino!
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SATURDAYS IN JULY ZIP INTO A Z On July 11, 18, and 25, Ohkay Casino will run its ZIP INTO A Z promotion. All players receive one free entry through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. On Thursdays players can earn 10X entries throughout the length of this promotion. Entry accumulation will be this June 27 through July 25. Qualify and you instantly win $50 in cash. There will be a total of 45 qualifiers in all. On July 25 all qualifiers pick their prize from the ZIP into a Z prize board, where they could win $100, $500, $1,000, or the grand prize of a 2015 Nissan 370Z.
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 & 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. You can make 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!
Play every Wednesday between 7am and 8:30pm. A large transparent container will be filled with coins. For every 50 same-day points earned, you can guess how many coins are in the container. Earn up to 10 guesses 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. If there is not an exact amount winner, 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.
FRIDAY NIGHT HIGH ROLLER
Every Friday night in July, Ohkay Casino runs its High Roller promotion. Fifteen drawings will randomly select one winner at a time. Two giant inflatable dice will be rolled and each dot will be given a dollar value depending on the amount of point earned prior to the roll. Each dot could be worth $10, $15, $20, or $25. It’s simple and fun: the more points you earn, the more you can roll the dice, and the more cash you can win. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned. Play High Roller and see the cash roll in!
FREE BINGO BLITZ
BINGO Blitz now Playing Monday through Thursday in July. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
TUESDAYS WIN-KO—THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN
Every Tuesday in July, 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.
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.
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BUFFALO TOURNAMENTS THUNDER RESORTDINING & CASINO SPECIALS 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; buyin is $50.
TURQUOISE TRAIL
Earn 25 points on your Player’s Club card any day of the week and get the BBQ SamThe jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot pler Special for just $7.77.
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on Texas Hold’em in New Mexico. Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game BBQ Sampler $14.99 every day at 10am for your chance to score big. Tender smoked brisket, baby back ribs If Poker is your game, you have many weekly tourna- and grilled chicken, served with French ments to choose from: fries, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and jala-
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August 29, 2015 • 8pm Doors open at 7pm
The legendary Heart is coming to Buffalo Thunder. Look for tickets soon at tickets.com or at the Casino Box Office.
Sunday, July 5 at 2pm, with $30 buy-in Sundays: 5pm; $25 buy-in Mondays: 6:30pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays: 6:30 pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays: 6:30pm; $75 buy-in July 12: Omaha 8 Or Better Tournament at 2pm July 25: Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. July 8 and 22: No Limit Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT & CASINO AND CITIES OF GOLD CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DRAWINGS
CADILLAC CTS GIVEAWAY
Drive away with a brand new Cadillac CTS on August 1. Final drawing is at 10:30 pm, with free play and cash drawings beginning at 5pm. To qualify, play your favorite slots and table games all month long. Don’t miss free play drawings Fridays, July 17, 24, and 31, from 5pm to 10pm. One lucky winner will win $10,000 at 10:30pm each Friday. Drawings simulcast at Cities of Gold.
SPIN THE WHEEL
Every Monday in July from 10am to 8pm. Earn 25 points to visit the kiosk and receive a voucher to spin the prize wheel and your chance to win $1,000 in cash and prizes.
TUESDAY KIOSK GAMES
Every Tuesday in July from 8am to 8pm. Earn 25 points every Tuesday to visit the kiosk and pick a card. You could win up to $1,000 in free slot play. Free play will be valid for 24 hours after winning at the kiosk.
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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-for-one with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only).
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Open Friday and Saturday Nights (unless noted). Starting in July, enjoy the best electronic dance music (EDM) every Friday, and Hip Hop Temptation every Saturdays.
Every Wednesday in July from 10am to 8pm. Every guest is eligible to participate in bi-hourly drawings by earning 10 points on their Lightning Rewards Club card on the day of the drawings. Guests 50 years of age or greater will receive 5X entries for the drawing and $5 free play after they earn 10 points on their club card—and they can also enter into the $50 bi-hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm.
FRIDAYS
MILITARY DAY
July 4: DJ Chill “Red, White, and Brew Bash” July 11: DJ Cut July 18: DJ Quico July 25: DJ 12 Tribe
All year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of Gold honor our service veterans. The first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.
WIN FREE SLOT PLAY WITH YOUR EMAIL OR CELL PHONE NUMBER
Send in your email or cell phone number for a chance to win up to $100 in free slot play, every day in July from 8am to midnight. Just stop by the Players Club for the update, and then swipe your Players Club card at any kiosk for your chance to win.
NEW MEMBER PROMOTION
Sign Up and you could win up to $1,000 in free play, every day in July from 8am to midnight.
July 3: DJ Soiree July 10: DJ Chill July 17: DJ Justin Credible July 24: DJ Big Worm July 31: TBA
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TURQUOISE TRAIL
9:30pm–midnight July 3 and 4: Cissy & Sapphire July 10 and 11: The Animated Jukebox July 17 and 18: JDS Band July 24 and 25: The Animated Jukebox July 31 and Aug 1: JDS Band
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CITIES OF GOLD CASINO LIVE IN CONCERT! RELAX AT GOLDEN CANTINA
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.
DINING SPECIALS Golden Buffet at Cities of Gold
Every Monday and Wednesday, show your Players Club card for a $3.99 buffet, all day long.
Local Faves Tuesday
Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Traditional New Mexican cuisine with a fresh fajita station at dinner
Bistro Thursdays
Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Italian classics served all day with a pasta station at dinner
Friday Night Surf and Turf
Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $7.99 Steak, shrimp, and beer
Classics Mondays
Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Includes fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops, and more
Prime Rib and Seafood Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $7.99 Prime rib, seafood, and beer
Seafood Sundays
1pm to 11pm, $11.99 Seafood extravaganza, with all-you-can-eat crab legs
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Promotion Date: Ongoing program Promotion Days: Thursdays Event Time: Between 9am and 9pm, hot seats Must be 49 years of age to participate | Camel Rock Casino reserves all rights
POP THE TOP Time Frame: Cash Drawing Days: Car Drawing Days: Drawing Times: Giveaway:
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MILITARY MONDAYS
Promotion Date: Monday, July 6 Promotion Day: First Monday of the month Event Time: 8am–11pm Giveaway: $10 free play or $5 blackjack match play Must be 21 years of age to participate. Must present proof of military service active or retired
49+ ROCKS AT CAMEL ROCK!
For Club members that are 49 and over, Camel Rock has a whole new club for you—and it’s better than ever! Now on Thursdays, you will receive $5 in free play once you earn 25 slot points on your membership card and join the fun for hot seat drawings every half hour!
Event Time: Semi Final: Final: Giveaway:
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FUN IN THE SUN SCRATCHER BLACKJACK ATTACK GIVEAWAY—WIN UP TO $1,500 Promotion Date: Every day Entry Days: Fridays Every Drawing Days: May 22–July 3 Times: 8am–midnight Giveaway: Cash and free play Qualified points are as follows: First scratcher = 50 Second scratcher = 100 Third scratcher = 300
BLAST OF CASH & FREE PLAY WIN UP TO $1,500 Entry Days: Fridays Every Drawing Days: July 10–August 15 Times: 8am–midnight Giveaway: Cash and free play Qualified points are as follows: First scratcher = 50 Second scratcher = 100 Third scratcher = 300
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JULY 4TH $1 HOTDOGS, $2 HAMBURGERS AND 50¢ CHIPS 11am–5pm JULY 4TH BUFFET Saturday July 4, noon–10pm $14.95 per person, plus tax, (beverage not included)
Includes corn chowder and beef stew; a carving station with prime rib, leek-stuffed pork loin, creamy horseradish, and thyme jus; hot items to include bratwurst, green chile sliders, smoked sausage, pineapple glazed ham; a salad bar with assorted dressings; a variety of sides; a kids’ menu; and chocolate brownies and assorted cookies and pies for dessert
DAILY SPECIALS Now OPEN on Mondays and Tuesdays! Monday: $5 enchiladas Tuesday: $5 chicken fried steak and $5 pot roast Wednesday: $10 steak and potatoes Thursday: $3 hamburgers and $1 fries SEAFOOD BUFFET Fridays & Saturdays, Noon–10pm $19.95 (does not include tax or gratuity) SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 11am–6PM • $9.95 plus tax
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July 2015
John G. Brokopp is a freelance journalist and author. He writes regularly on casino gambling. Reach him at jbrokopp@comcast.net By John G. Brokopp
These Players Make Actions Speak Louder Than Words Jarrod Musano’s passion for poker didn’t prevent him from playing the game he dearly loves just because he’s deaf. His inability to hear what is going on at the table is a challenge, but it never discouraged him— or many other deaf or hearing-impaired persons, for that matter—from pursuing the chance to compete against the best players in the world. That’s why Musano and five of his poker enthusiast
classmates from the Rochester Institute of Technology founded the National Deaf Poker Tour (NDPT): to give deaf players recognition and open the door for them to compete on the world poker stage.
The inaugural tournament was held at Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City in March of 2006, and the schedule quickly expanded from there. Although their efforts to hold a tournament in the nation’s heartland initially proved frustrating, the Majestic Star Casinos in Gary, Indiana, stepped forward and sponsored the first Midwest Regional Tournament of the NDPT in 2008. A groundbreaking event, the tournament featured a total of 69 players. The winner, Joey Seifner IV of Silver Springs, Maryland, took home a first prize of $3,049.80—and a seat at the NDPT Main Event, which was held at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. This year, that same tournament will be held at the Venetian on July 24 and 25. The two-day event promises to bring together an enthusiastic group eager to earn their rightful place in mainstream professional poker. The action kicks
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off on Friday, with an Early Bird Tournament ($105 buyin), followed later in the day by what has become known as the “Madness Event,” which has a $125 buy-in. The Main Event is slated to kick off the day’s festivities on Saturday. It has a $205 buy-in. Another tournament, the ASL Event with a $105 buy-in, completes the schedule. The tournaments are structured on a point system. The ultimate goal is to find the best deaf poker player and send him or her to a national poker tournament, such as the World Series of Poker or the World Poker Tour. Deaf and hearing-impaired poker players communicate with one another primarily using sign language. Their acute powers of observation serve them well in a game in which subtle facial expressions and body movements reveal more than the spoken word. For additional information about the NDPT, visit www. deafpokerworld.com.
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Friday, July 10 at 7:30pm Say the words “jam band,” and the Grateful Dead or Phish probably come immediately to mind. But aficionados of improvisational rock music and daylong, feel-good outdoor concerts will tell you that Widespread Panic ranks right up there, a regular headliner at music festivals around the world. Formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1986, Widespread Panic takes its Southern rock cues from The Allman Brothers, while also sprinkling in progressive, funk, and hard rock for a sound that is uniquely their own. As of 2013, they hold the record for number of sold-out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado (42), and Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia (20). So it only makes sense that the best outdoor venue in our state, Sandia Resort & Casino’s amphitheater, will be the setting on July 10 for what is widely regarded as one of the best jam bands playing today. For more information, visit www.sandiacasino.com
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Saturday, July 11 at 7pm The Mariachi Spectacular is just that: a spectacular live concert featuring a variety of world-renowned musicians playing in the mariachi tradition. Not only is this performance part of an overall conference on the genre, held at Sandia Resort & Casino, it is a chance for both students and the general public alike to experience the artistry and passion of this popular folk musical style. Come experience Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitilan, Mariachi Sol De Mexico, and other bands as they play at Sandia Resort & Casino on July 11. For more information on all the events related to the Mariachi Spectacular, visit www.mariachispectacular.com—and for more information on the enchanting 4,000-seat outdoor Amphitheater and other events, visit www.sandiacasino.com
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If you yearn for the explosion of unparalleled creativity that was pop music in the 1980s and 1990s, you won’t want to miss this concert featuring the Barenaked Ladies, Violent Femmes, and former Men at Work frontrunner, Colin Hay. You’ll hear all their greatest hits, from “One Week” by BNL to “Gone Daddy Gone” by the Violent Femmes to “Who Can it Be Now” by, well, you know who. While each of these bands enjoyed different career trajectories and excelled at different musical styles, they do share one thing in common: they love to have a good time, as demonstrated by their legendary stage banter and all around good humor. There is perhaps no better line-up for a balmy summer night—and no better venue than Sandia Resort & Casino’s amphitheater at which to enjoy both. So book your tickets now for a show that will leave you singing “Blister in the Sun” as the fiery orb creates an explosion of color in yet another spectacular New Mexico sunset. For more information, visit www.sandiacasino.com
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The planets begin to align in retrograde motion, giving you ample time to resolve unfinished business. As the water element presents a solid vision for you to follow, you will feel extremely creative and inspired. Ask for help.
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This month you will deal with any unresolved partnerships and relationship issues. Financial and family matters are in focus, so work to make sense of both. It’s time to be true to your own heart so that you can be your real self and not live up to others’ expectations.
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The planet Mercury spices up your life and keeps you on the go with travel and romance. This is an exciting time, when you will enjoy rolling along on your own schedule—after you’re done with all those deadlines, that is. Mars cautions spending.
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A jackpot, Powerball, or four-of-a kind are all possible, as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter align in your sign all month. It will be hard to stick to any routine while you’re on such a high. You make great strides in almost all areas of your life during this cosmic cycle.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
You are achievement oriented, and so business affairs, career, and special interests are highlighted this month. Not only are you about to enter into many private meetings you should also prepare to work on a number of projects by the fall. Your personal life is complicated, so wait and see.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)
You are back on top and making all the right monetary and career choices under the new moon on the 15th. You will let go of the past and put to rest the events that happened over the last five years. An old flame is rekindled by the 25th.
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The soothing vibrations of water signs ease all the responsibility you have been taking on over the last two years. Finances begin to turn around and career plans start to manifest. Building a solid future is your focus, as you look for a new home with a partner.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
You are getting a short reprieve until August while Saturn moves out of your sign to decide your life’s direction, including education and location. A long-distance trip may be just the remedy you need before buckling down for a long stint at school or work.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
The full moon in your sign puts your intuition to the test in making some critical decisions. You are still in the process of re-inventing yourself and deciding on some long-term goals. People seem to come and go, and relationships may appear up in the air. Stay grounded.
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Good karma shows up in a big way all month long, as the stars align in your partnership and personal zones. You will be the object of many gifts and legacies, as well as being considered for a promotion professionally. Watch your diet and caution against being spread too thin around the 30th.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Solar influences focus on your work and health zone. If you are thinking about a job or career change, try and do it before the 25th. Responsibilities take center stage as you try to put your economic situation in order. A family member may need your help temporarily.
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Bison Rewards Club members 55 years old and older who earn at least one slot point can redeem up to two meals each Tuesday. Enjoy a breakfast for 99¢ from 9am to 10:30am, lunch for $3.99 from 11am to 3pm, and dinner for $5.99 from 4pm to 10pm. Select up to three items for each meal.
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Friday & Saturday, 8am - 2am
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