Vol. 11 - No. 6 - June 2014
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I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino.
June 2014
Promotions for June $300,000 SUMMER FUNDS GIVEAWAY
June 1 through 30 Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino this month, and you could be one of 3,000 winners to snag your share of $300,000 in cash and free play. Now through June 30, $10,000 will be given away to a series of winners every day. Every Monday through Thursday this month, there will be FREE SLOT PLAY drawings every hour from noon to 9pm. Every Friday through Sunday, drawings for CASH prizes will be held every hour between noon and 9pm. All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.
Casino Entertainer Father’s Day Special: On Sunday June 15, during the matinee and evening sessions, all men earn a free Level 1 Package, dauber, and drawing ticket for a $250 sporting goods gift certificate with every bingo buy-in. Two drawings will be held each session for the sporting goods certificate. Fun in the Sun Alaskan Cruise Giveaway: Earn cards now through the June 29 evening session. Bring back the one-on card on June 29 for the special evening session game. If you’re the winner of this game, you’ll receive an Alaskan cruise package valued at $4,000.
Close to Home . . . Far from Ordinary
C o n c e rt s
James Taylor: Wednesday, June 11. .
ALL-NEW TGI THURSDAYS!
Play at Sandia every Thursday in June for your chance to win your share of $30,000. Drawings will be held at 1pm, 5pm, and 9pm, with ten winners in each drawing walking away with $1,000 in cash or $1,200 in free play. Close to Home... Far from Ordinary
I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com
See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino.
6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY
On Sunday, June 15, all members of Sandia’s Peak Rewards Club will receive 6X points for their slot play.
POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Throughout the month of June, 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: Take a drive: Earn drawing tickets on June 7 during the Matinee Session for a year’s worth of free gas.
POKER TOURNAMENTS
2014 Deepstack Series I Takes place June 1 at noon, with a $165 buyin. Features $1,000 added prize money—possible $25,000 prize pool every tournament! Poker’s Sunday & Tuesday Tournaments Every Sunday at noon and every Tuesday at 7pm with a $40 buy-in and $300 added prize money to every tournament. Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $55, with a $20 bounty on every player.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS
Thur Shan Buffet Father’s Day Special Sunday, June 15 from 10:30am to 9pm, enjoy a special smokehouse menu featuring the following favorites: brisket, smoked sausage, pulled pork, chicken quarters, and St. Louis barbecue, along with all other buffet specialties. Cost is $22.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 5–11. Council Room Beer Dinner Wednesday, June 25 at 7pm. Includes a fourcourse dinner, each course paired with a beer selection from Alaskan Brewing Company. Cost is $35 per person. Reservations required. Call 796-7500 to make a reservation today.
Lady Antebellum: Thursday, June 19. 311: Thursday, June 26. For all three shows, doors open at 7pm Kowira Grill and P’a Shur Deli $2 Hamburgers and $$2 Frito Pie Tlur Pa Lounge Join the fun this summer and enjoy all your favorite sports on the lounge’s 25-foot video wall. The Tlur Pa Lounge features a DJ Sunday through Thursday from 8pm to midnight. Live Entertainment is featured during our all New Summer Happy Hour Friday’s from 5:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday’s from 6pm to 8pm. Then dance the night away into the night Friday and Saturdaywith live entertainment 9:30pm to 1:30am
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THE ORCHESTRA Saturday, June 14
Former members of ELO and Electric Light Orchestra Part II are regrouped as The Orchestra—a name, acknowledging each band member’s illustrious former membership while also forecasting a new future for their spectacular, unparalleled symphonic rock sound. Come hear them play “Evil Woman,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” and “Living Thing.” For more information, visit www.isleta.com.
COLLECTIVE SOUL with special guest DISHWALLA Saturday, June 28
Listen to platinum selling rock band Collective Soul live in the Isleta showroom on Saturday, June 28. This alternative, post-grunge band delivers some of the best hook-laden lyrics and guitar riffs of the decade. Though not a Christian band, much of Collective Soul’s imagery could come from the pages of the Bible. Whether it is songs like “Heavy,” “Shine,” or “The World I Know,” Collective Soul will not only make you think but they actually make you feel. Sharing the stage with Collective Soul is another award winning band with a career spanning nearly two decades and five albums, Dishwalla. For more information, visit www.isleta.com.
2014 THURSDAYS DJ OoNA “RETRO REWIND THURSDAYS” FRIDAYS DJ 12 Tribe / JUNE 6 DJ Chill / JUNE 13 DJ DYNAMIXX / JUNE 20 DJ Chill / JUNE 27
SATUR DAYS DJ Flo Fader / JUNE 7 DJ Flo Fader / JUNE 14 VJ Dany / JUNE 21 DJ Flo Fader / JUNE 28
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RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STAR BAND
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9:30PM-1:30AM Funadixx / JUNE 6 Blu Sol / JUNE 13 DCN Project / JUNE 20 Oldzkool / JUNE 27
9:30PM-1:30AM Funadixx / JUNE 7 Blu Sol / JUNE 14 DCN Project / JUNE 21 Oldzkool / JUNE 28
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Promotions and Events for June RAPID RICHES
June 1 through 29 Hourly drawings will be held every day in June from 10am to 10pm for your chance to win a share of over $300,000 at both Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West. Five (5) names will be drawn every hour until 9pm for $100 or one name at 10pm for $500. Every Tuesday and Thursday you can earn 3X entries for more chances to win. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker.
ISLETA DERBY DAYS
June 14 Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine and race your way to the finish to win your share of $500. Races held hourly from 10 am until midnight.
WE LOVE OUR SENIORS
Every Wednesday All Isleta Eagle Club members 50 and over can swipe daily from 9am to 1pm at a promotional kiosk for a seat in the free slot tournament taking place at 10am to 2pm. Twenty-five (25) winners every Wednesday guaranteed. Plus you can enter to win $250 every Wednesday at 4pm with your slot tournament entry! Also, over at Palace West there will be $50 hourly cash drawings from 10am to 8pm. All seniors will receive $5 in free slot pay from 8am to 8pm.
TABLE GAMES
FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY
June 15 On Father’s Day, all male Isleta Eagle Players Club Members will be eligible to receive a FREE GIFT after earning 25 points from noon to 8pm while supplies last.
FATHER’S DAY COSMIC BOWLING
June 15 Treat Dad to a special evening of Cosmic Bowling. Included is bowling for five people with shoe rental, one large pizza, and one pitcher of soda. Plus, receive one ticket per person for special drawings. Prizes include a 42-inch flat screen TV, bowling gift cards, T-shirts, and more! Only $75 and reservations are required. Please call 505-724-3866.
RAPID ROLLOVER
June 29 Every 30 minutes a name will drawn for $1,000 cash from 10am to 10pm. If the prize is not claimed within seven minutes, the drawing amount will roll over every hour. Any day you play your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker—and earn 100 points—you can swipe at any promotional kiosk to win instant cash or entries into the drawing.
CATFISH DERBY
June 2 through 29 Isleta Lakes will conduct their annual Catfish Derby throughout the month of June. All guests that purchase a fishing permit will be eligible to participate for a chance to catch tagged fish. Catch the right fish and win one of ten $1,000 tagged catfish!
ENTERTAINMENT
High Card Flush: Feel the rush! Easy to learn, easy to play, fast to pay! Bonus Craps: Back by popular demand! Win 125-for-1. Free Bet Blackjack: Free doubles and splits. Commission Free Baccarat: With Fortune 7 Bonus. Now playing every day starting at 1pm in the High Limit Room. See Table Games for more details.
WORLD SERIES OF POKER
Now through June 26 No limit Hold’em tournaments every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm as well as on the first and third Saturday at 7pm. Winners of each tournament will earn a spot in the finals held June 24 for Tuesday finalists, or June 26 for Thursday finalists. Winner of each final will receive $10,000 buy-in to the WSOP and $1,500 CASH for expenses. The prize pool is $2,500 for each finalist from 2nd through 10th place. For more information, call the Poker Room at 877-7475382, ext. 3874.
BINGO
Father’s Day Session Sunday June 15, 6pm to 10pm $19 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $1,199 $2 Father’s Day game pays $1,000 cash (3-on card) Summertime Bingo Saturday June 21, 6pm to 10pm $10 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $1,000 $2 Summertime game pays $1,000 Four (4) $250 cash drawings for a total of $1,000 given away! Bingo closures: June 14 and June 28. See Bingo Hall for more details.
Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket. com. Doors open at 7pm and the shows begin at 8pm.
THE ORCHESTRA
Saturday, June 14 Former members of ELO and Electric Light Orchestra Part II are regrouped as The Orchestra, a name acknowledging each band member’s illustrious former membership while forecasting a new future for their spectacular, unparalleled symphonic rock sound. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are on sale now.
COLLECTIVE SOUL with special guest DISHWALLA
Saturday, June 28 Isleta Resort & Casino welcomes one of the most popular rock bands of the 1990s, the Platinum-selling Collective Soul, live in the showroom on Saturday, June 28. Their highly anticipated ninth studio album, See What You Started By Continuing, will be released this summer as part of the band’s 20th anniversary. Sharing the stage with Collective Soul is the award-winning Dishwalla, whose career has spanned nearly two decades and five albums. Tickets range from $25 to $35 and are on sale now.
EASTON CORBIN
Friday, July 18 Isleta Resort & Casino is excited to welcome Easton Corbin. With two No. 1 singles, two successful albums, multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton Corbin is easily known as one of the rising stars in country music. He will perform on Friday, July 18 in the Isleta Resort & Casino Showroom. Tickets range from $30 to $20. Come in to get your tickets and concert tees before the show only at Enchantment Gifts!
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JERROD NIEMANN JUNE 20 8PM TICKETS FROM $25
VOZ DE MANDO JUNE 21 8PM
TICKETS FROM $25
For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011
Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
June Schedule June 6th & 7th ....................................... Duranimals June 13th & 14th .............................Perfect Stranger June 20th & 21st .........................................Gonzalo June 27th & 28th ...........................................Blu Sol Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change.
Every Tuesday ............................................Open Mic Every Wednesday .................................. Ladies Night Every Thursday ...........................................DJ Quico Every Sunday Karaoke Cover is always FREE!
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JEFF DUNHAM
June 15 at 5pm and 9pm What do a talking jalapeno on a stick, a beer guzzling, NASCAR loving redneck, and a grumpy, retired Wal-Mart employee have in common? They’re all puppets belonging to the hilarious ventriloquist of many voices and characters, Jeff Dunham. Meet all of Jeff’s friends Sunday, June 15, when he performs TWO special Father’s Day shows at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Perhaps the most famous of Jeff’s furry friends is Peanut, a hyperactive, purple puppet known as the “bad kid” of the bunch due to his pranks on Jose Jalapeno and even Jeff himself. A ventriloquist since the age of 8, Jeff Dunham has been voted “Best Comic,” “Comedian of the Year,” and “Ventriloquist of the Year” by various organizations many times over. He holds the record for the most-watched stand-up performance on Comedy Central, and with characters like Achmed the Dead Terrorist, has become a viral YouTube sensation. Fans have two special shows to choose from, one at 5 pm and one at 9 pm. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com
JERROD NIEMANN June 20 at 8pm
Known for an array of country singles, such as “I Love Women (My Momma Can’t Stand)” and fresh off a brand new album, country music’s Jerrod Niemann plays at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm. No stranger to modern-day country radio, other smash songs include “What Do You Want” and “One More Drinkin’ Song,” as well as 2012’s “Shinin’ on Me” and “Only God Could Love You More.” Most recently, Niemann released “Drink to That All Night,” the first single off his new album released this year. Catch country superstar Jerrod Niemann at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com
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$1,000 SPRING FLING SLOT TOURNAMENTS AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER AND INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS
June Every Thursday from 10am to 4pm at Casino Apache Travel Center, and every Friday from 10am to 4pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Swipe your Apache Spirit Club card at any kiosk to print your tournament voucher. The top ten scores win free Spirit Play!
From June 1 through July 31, Inn of the Mountain Gods is giving away more than $100,000 in prizes and FREE play, including camping gear, Polaris four-wheelers, a 2014 Sierra 500 4WD truck, and the grand prize, a bull elk hunting package, valued at $13,500. Giveaway Schedule: • June 12 at Inn of the Mountain Gods: camping gear • June 14 at Inn of the Mountain Gods: Polaris four-wheeler • June 28 at Inn of the Mountain Gods: 2014 Sierra 500 4WD truck • July 10 at Casino Apache Travel Center: camping gear • July 12 at Casino Apache Travel Center: Polaris four-wheeler • July 24 at Casino Apache Travel Center: 2014 Sierra 500 4WD truck • July 31 at Inn of the Mountain Gods: bull elk hunting package All drawings at 7pm. Receive one entry for every 50 points earned and DOUBLE your entries every Tuesday. Plus, swipe your Apache Spirit Club daily for 10 FREE entries!
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JUNE 1 -WILD JULY 31 LET’S GET AT OVER INN OF$100,000 THE MOUNTAIN GODS IN PRIZES AND FREE PLAY, GUARANTEED! AND CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER
IN PRIZES AND FREE PLAY, GUARANTEED!
Play your favorite slot and table games for a chance June 1 to July 31
to win Camping Gear, Polaris 4 Wheelers, 2014 Sierra 1500 4WD or a Bull Elk Hunting Package!
ENTERT AINMENT 10 Free Double 50pts. Entries first single off his new album released JEFF DUNHAM Entries = 1 Entry Daily when you swipe your ASC card at a kiosk!
June 15 at 5pm and 9pm What do a talking jalapeño on a stick, a beer guzzling, NASCAR-loving redneck, and a grumpy, retired Wal-Mart employee have in common? They’re InnoftheMountainGods.com all puppets belonging to the hilarious Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso ventriloquist of many voices and characters, Jeff Dunham. Meet all of Jeff’s friends Sunday, June 15, when he performs two special Father’s Day shows at Inn of the Mountain Gods: one at 5pm and one at 9pm. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased by calling 1-800-5459011. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Every Tuesday
this year. Catch country superstar Jerrod Niemann at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. Call 1-800545-9011 for tickets. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Play your favorite slot and table games for a chance to win Camping Gear, Polaris 4 Wheelers, 2014 Sierra 1500 4WD or a Bull Elk Hunting Package! VOZ DE MANDO
See Apache Spirit Club booth for details. Employees are not eligible. Players or customers who are banned from CATC or IMG are ineligible to participate. Other terms and conditions may apply. Players must be 21 years of ago and an Apache Spirit Club member to participate. Must be present to win. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
June 21 at 8pm Though they have only been a band for a few short years, Mexican group Voz de Mando broke through to mainstream almost immediately with the success of their hit single “Comandos del M.P. (500 Balazos)” in 2010. As their Daily success continues, when you swipe yourthe band Every Tuesday now has hits on 16 JERROD NIEMANN ASC card at acharts, kiosk! including Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs. June 20 at 8pm Known for an array of country sin- Peaking at No. 4, some of these Hot gles, such as “I Love Women (My Latin Songs include “Y Ahora Resulta,” Momma Can’t Stand)” and fresh off a “Muchacho de Campo,” and “Versos brand new album, country music’s Jer- De Mi Alma.” The combination of acrod Niemann plays at Inn of the Moun- cordion, bajosexto, tuba, and drums will tain Gods on Friday, June 20 at 8pm. make for the perfect night of fun, filled No stranger to modern-day country ra- with Latin dancing and sing-a-longs. Get ready to dance the night away dio, Niemann’s other smash songs inwhen Voz de Mando plays at Inn of the clude “What Do You Want” and “One More Drinkin’ Song,” as well as 2012’s Mountain Gods on Saturday, June 21 at “Shinin’ on Me” and “Only God Could 8pm. Tickets start at $25 and can be purLove You More.” Most recently, he re- chased by calling 1-800-545-9111. Mileased “Drink to That All Night,” the nors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Play your favorite slot and table games for a chance to win Camping Gear, Polaris 4 Wheelers, 2014 Sierra 1500 4WD or a Bull Elk Hunting Package!
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Daily when you swipe your ASC card at a kiosk!
InnoftheMountainGods.com Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso See Apache Spirit Club booth for details. Employees are not eligible. Players or customers who are banned from CATC or IMG are ineligible to participate. Other terms and conditions may apply. Players must be 21 years of ago and an Apache Spirit Club member to participate. Must be present to win. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).
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Winners will be announced at least 3 days before each show and no later than June 15. So start spreading the word!
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June Happenings at San Felipe CASH, CARS, & CYCLES
Now through June 2 Cruise in to San Felipe Casino each Sunday in June for the Cash, Cars, & Cycles Extravaganza. It pays to be a Players Club Member, and now you can earn your chance to win a 2014 Indian Motorcycle, 2014 Chevy Cruz, Chevy Sonic, or $10,000 cash. Simply earn 100 base points to enter and make this the best summer of your life!
ROLL TO RICHES CRAPS TOURNAMENT—TABLE GAMES
Wednesdays June 4 through 25 Roll your way to cash each Wednesday in June. Qualify for a free entry for your chance to win big! (Non-qualified players can still buy into the tournament.) Grand prize is $1,000 plus all buy-ins and re-buys are added to the prize pool. See your favorite dealer for details and official rules.
FREE SLOT TOURNAMENTS
Calling all slot players! FREE slot tournaments every Wednesday in June. Register at the Welcome Center day of tournament between 10am and 7pm. The top 15 winners each week receive a prize. Over $2,000 in cash and free play prizes weekly.
3X POINTS
Players Club members earn 3X points every Saturday and Sunday in June. Points can be used for purchases in the casino or as free play.
DINING VENUES
Stop by to check out San Felipe’s newly remodeled Buffet. Open seven days a week, daily brunch is now available from 9am to 3pm— and it is only $6.95 (with players club card). Dinner buffet is $9.95 from 4pm to 10pm (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some terrific fast food then check out the Casino Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $4.99.
CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY
Every Wednesday, Casino Hollywood welcomes its industry friends with $10 in free play plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
GOV’T EMPLOYEE DAY
Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.
GIFT SHOP
The gift shop offers authentic handmade New Mexico arts and crafts with new merchandise monthly. Visit the $10 section for great gift ideas.
$35 GAS PURCHASE = $10 FREE SLOT PLAY
Players Club members are eligible for $10 in free slot play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week. Don’t forget! Players Club members, you can redeem your points for gas purchases as well as live table games FREE play—every day. The points earned playing slots and tables can be redeemed for FREE play in $5 increments. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino! Stop by to check out what’s new and to keep your Players Club card points active. Like San Felipe Casino on Facebook!
ENTERTAINMENT MOTLEY 2
Saturday, June 14 at 7pm Tickets $15 Motley 2 will take you back in time with their live stage show featuring all the costumes, big hair, and famous hit songs by the original Mötley Crüe. Los Angeles– based Motley 2 captures the very look, sound, and attitude of the 1980s. Tickets for this fabulous tribute show are available at the box office or at holdmyticket. com
ROD STEWART TRIBUTE
Saturday, June 21 at 7pm Tickets $15 Join the fun on Saturday, June 21 at 7pm for a high-energy performance by tribute artist Rod Caudill. For one night only, Rob Caudill will perform Rod Stewart’s greatest hits, covering everything from the beginning years of The Faces to the Great American Songbooks. Tickets available at the box office or at holdmyticket.com.
LIVE MUSIC & DANCING
Fridays & Saturdays Friday and Saturday nights 9pm to 1am, live music and dancing. June 6: Native Sun June 7: Blu Sol June 13: Coyote Blue June 14: Motley 2 Tribute ($15) June 20: Slo Burnin’ June 21: Rod Stewart Tribute ($15) June 27: Straight Shot June 28: Rude Boyz
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Sandia Resort & Casino - Leading Responsible Gaming Advocacy in New Mexico Making a Positive Difference in the Community
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he Tribal Gaming Industry in New Mexico is an important economic engine, providing entertainment options and job opportunities throughout the state. As such, gaming leadership has always taken proactive steps to combat compulsive gambling, offering information on responsible gaming as well as professional counseling to those seeking assistance.
people can enjoy the entertainment that casinos, racetracks, the lottery, and other gaming venues offer, we are aware that a small percentage may not be able to gamble in a responsible manner. Sandia Resort & Casino strives to make a positive difference in the community by offering the following proactive, free-of-charge responsible gaming services: • Employs a dedicated Responsible Gaming Coordinator to answer questions and, if needed, direct compulsive gamblers or their family members to a number of different organizations that can provide assistance.
Sandia Resort & Casino
Responsible Gaming Coordinator: 505-798-7415
Sandia Resort & Casino is proud to lead the fight to face compulsive gambling issues HEAD ON. While understanding that a vast majority of
• Trains all employees in responsible gaming policies. • Offers a self-exclusion program for those in need. • Donates funds to organizations that excel in providing counseling, intervention, or other services for compulsive gamblers and their families.
Johnny H. from Newport Beach, CA won multiple jackpots totalling $8,100,this one for $1500 (on the Double 3x4x5x $5 slots).
Through these donations, we ensure those services are free of cost to the client. • Is the primary funder of various programs, including the Evolution Group’s Integrity Recovery House, a successful gambling–specific recovery living program that incorporates compulsive gambling treatment into their services. • Advertises in various media outlets, thereby informing a diverse population of listeners and readers about the available treatment options for compulsive gambling. • Actively participates in several public health fairs in New Mexico to provide valuable educational material and the resource options for free compulsive gambling treatment. These initiatives help educate the public about responsible gaming while also reducing the stigma associated with requesting compulsive gambling services. If you would like more information about free compulsive gambling treatment options or would like to invite a Sandia Resort & Casino representative to set up an information booth at your event, please call the SR&C Responsible Gaming Coordinator at 505-798-7415.
Maria J. from Old Laguna, NM won $12,866 on the Lion Festival, Penny Machine.
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June Promotions at Sky City BEACHFRONT WAVES OF CASH
Every Thursday through Sunday in June and July Are you ready for some hot winnings? Come to Sky City Casino every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June and July, and play the $50,000 Beachfront Waves of Cash. Six lucky winners will be selected from 5pm to 10pm—just play the KaChingKo board for a chance to win $25 to $50,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned beginning June 5.
FLAG DAY 3X POINTS MULTIPLIER
June 14 Try your luck and win big with the Flag Day 3X Points Multiplier on June 14 from 8am to midnight.
PATRIOTIC FLAG
June 14 Show your patriotism and earn 100 points on June 14 from 8am to midnight and receive a flag.
SUPERSONIC DADS
June 15 Bring your Supersonic Dad out for some fun on June 15 for Sky City’s $3,000 total cash giveaway. Drawings held from 1pm to 10pm, with one $300 winner selected each drawing hour. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned beginning May 27. Drawings open to both genders. First 500 male Players Club cardholders receive a free gift.
5X POINTS THURSDAYS
Play at Sky City Casino every Thursday in 2014 between 8am and midnight for 5X points.
FANTASTIC SENIORS 2014
Every Friday in June is Fantastic Seniors Day. Patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior patrons also receive one ticket into the $100 Fantastic Senior cash drawings held every half hour between 3pm and 6pm. Additional
entries may be earned with 50 accumulated points on Fridays between 8am and 5pm. Other Friday offers in June include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
BRING A FRIEND AND WIN
Are you a friend of a current club member? If so, have them bring you in to join the Player’s Club for your chance to win $10 or up to $1,000 in free play. Current members who bring in a new sign-up receive $10 free play.
TANK TOPPER
Short on gas? Redeem your points and top your tank off. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at the Player’s Club 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 in 2014 during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2014 to win $500 if present or $250 if not present.
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.
T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY
As an added bonus for winners, receive a Sky City Casino T-shirt when you hit a taxable jackpot.
TABLE GAMES SPIN
Come play table games at Sky City Casino Pit for your chance to win $100 to $1,000 cash every day in June and July. Patrons receive one entry by playing blackjack, craps, roulette, Three Card Poker, and/ or Blackjack Switch between the hours of 2pm to 10pm nightly. One winner will be drawn at 10:30pm nightly; patrons must be present to win.
ENTERTA I N M ENT
CLUB 102 Live Music Fridays and Saturdays 9pm to 2am, and other times specified below. Friday and Saturday, June 6 & 7: 191 Band Thursday, June 12 (7pm to 11pm): Danny Duran & Slo Burnin’ Friday and Saturday, June 13 & 14: Danny Duran & Slo Burnin’ Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21: Kross Road Band Thursday, June 26 (7pm to 11pm): Vinyl Tap Friday and Saturday, June 27 & 28: Vinyl Tap
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June Promotions at Route 66 Casino Hotel AREA 66
A new dimension of slot machine has arrived! With so many new slot games arriving daily, Route 66 Casino wanted to provide an easy and fun way for its guests to identify the newest slots on the gaming floor. Larger-than-life displays set up at the north casino entrance reveal the theme of the new slot games and they make for a great photo opportunity and the ultimate status update for social media accounts. In addition to the entertaining entrance displays, large Area 66 signs are located on the gaming floor, directing guests to the exact location of the new slot games. New Area 66 slots to experience this month include Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, and Iron Man. With the new Lord of the Rings slot game, you’ll discover the secrets of the ring and take a trip to Middle Earth where your bravery will be amply rewarded. And you’ll feel the thrill as you soar to new adventures and winnings with the new Iron Man slots.
FREE T-SHIRT
Sign up to receive the latest news and exclusive deals via the Route 66 Casino email and text club and receive a free T-shirt. Swing by the Route 66 Players Club on your next visit to get signed up. Route 66 sends out offers every month. Don’t miss the fun—be a part of all their latest promotions!
BINGO
New Mexico’s most popular bingo hall sizzles with exciting promotions this summer. Celebrate Dad with a special Father’s Day evening bingo session on Sunday, June 15. A free 3-on card paying out $300 will go to everyone purchasing a buy-in. Have a June birthday? Show a valid ID on the day of your birthday and receive a free Electronic Birthday Pack that includes 48 Level 1 Cards! Route 66 is kicking up the action with a Lucky Player drawing on Saturday, June 14, and the ever-popular Rags to Riches Drawing, on Saturday, June 28. Both drawings will take place during the evening session only, and you must be present and playing bingo to win.
BUFFET 66
Celebrate Dad with a Steak Brunch at Buffet 66. Guests can indulge in a full assortment of tangy BBQ dishes and juicy steaks. It’ll be everything the Dad in your life will love, without all the work behind the grill! Enjoy this special menu on Sunday, June 15 from 11am to 9pm. Regular price is $16.99 and $14.99 with a Players Club card. On Thursday and Friday evenings, freshsteamed clams made-to-order are back! Located at the Mediterranean Café, guests can indulge their palate with ingredients of their choice to compliment an entire bowl of fresh clams. Spicy or savory, they’ll make it just the way you like it. This chef-attended station is included with the regular specialty dinner price of $25.99, or $23.99 with a Players Club card, for both the Thursday evening Seafood Night and Friday evening Asian Night.
THUNDER ROAD STEAKHOUSE & CANTINA
Celebrate the arrival of summer’s warm weather with an awe-inspiring Surf & Turf Special this June at Thunder Road. A juicy rib eye coupled with succulent snow crab will be served with a perfectly baked potato. Unlimited chips and salsa and homemade tortillas will round out the meal. Finish on a sweet note with the decadent bourbon pecan pie for only $5.99 a slice. Served warm with ice cream, it’s the perfect mix of mouthwatering flavors in every bite! Accompanying the explosive mix of flavors available on the extensive menu is live entertainment every Friday and Saturday beginning at 9pm. Visit www.rt66casino.com for a complete schedule of entertainment.
L E G EN D A R Y ENTERTA I N M ENT Summer of Legends kicks off with two stellar performances by music legends with a combined nine decades of award-winning hits! This summer entertainment lineup is the best ever, and you are certain to find a show you can’t miss.
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Friday, June 13 These all-American rock and roll legends will perform over 40 years of classic Creedence Clearwater Revival hits. Tickets start at $25.
An Evening with Merle Haggard
Thursday, June 26 Known as the Godfather of Country, Haggard will take you back with over five decades of some of the greatest country hits of all time. Tickets start at $30. Both June shows start at 8pm, with doors opening at 7pm. For more details, times, and locations on each day, go to www.rt66casino.com or call the Route 66 Box Office at 505-352-7925. Route 66 Casino Hotel is less than 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque on Interstate 40 at Exit 140.
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By Bill Previtti
June 2014
On the Move and in the Groove
THE VIEW FROM THE TOP
I think it’s human nature. You see a guy running the pro shop at a municipal golf course and right away you think this guy has got to be a scratch golfer. You find out later the guy couldn’t hit the ball off the tee with a snow shovel. But boy, can he sell t-shirts and hideous golf slacks. What I’m saying here is if you see a guy, or gal, in a casino wearing a name badge—meaning they work for the joint—don’t assume that person is a Merlin in the wondrous world of casino gambling. These people can show you, or tell you, the rules of certain casino games, and how to play the game, but as a player—a shooter? Forget it. So, after almost 20 years since our high desert Land of Enchantment legalized this biz, a lot of folks assume that I am an expert at the array of gaming propositions
available. Sorry. Close but no cigar. I am, however, pretty cool in finding the troops among us who are close to black belts in games of chance. So, please think of me as a conduit. I pass along what is gospel in this trade. Just what is the best move “to do” and what is the move to “not do.” Like in blackjack: Do not play third base if you are not halfskilled in playing the game by the numbers. If you still believe the secret to winning at blackjack is to get as close to 21 as possible without going over that number — you will not only have to get off the bus, you’ll need get under it. The first rule of blackjack is: make the dealer go bust. And playing third base is the most important spot to put the dealer in harm’s way. First, let’s make sure you know
where third base is located: It is the seat right next to the dealer’s right, the last player to accept or deny a card before the dealer makes her or his move. The other players at the table are depending on the third base person (being politically correct) to make decisions placing the dealer in a vat of doo-doo. If you now realize the utter importance of the seat, or you are indecisive concerning the responsibilities of the post, pass on occupying it. Move to the center of the table, out of the spotlight, away from the heat. Let that player who knows where the buck stops— someone who has earned their stripes. Let our third baseman stand when their cards total 12 and the dealer shows a 2, 3, 4, 5, or a 6. And do the same when our player has 13, 14, 15, or 16—stand on the dealer’s Deuce through Six. Let the dealer draw cards that will push his or her total over the wall— 21 plus, yeah. The other players at the table will admire, and respect, your discipline, your will. Will it work every time? Of course not—but it works often enough to make it the right play whenever a player is dealt what is known as “a stiff hand,” (any total from 12 to 16), and the dealer is showing the 2 through 6. Oh, don’t forget to join me, and be part of my gang on Twitter. My address @swcasino.
Check out Bill Previtti's website SOUTHWESTCASINOGAMING.COM and his fun and informative blog: BILLY’S BOTTOM LINE
Jackpot Radio Show News-Talk KDSK, AM 1240
Saturday 10am to 12 noon New Mexico’s "Mr. Casino," Bill Previtti, presents a weekly radio program dedicated to the casino scene crowd. It’s called Jackpot with Bill Previtti. Tune in every Saturday to Bill Previtti’s Jackpot show on KDSK AM 1240 from 10am to noon and find out what’s happening at the casinos around New Mexico. Have fun listening to gaming expert Bill Previtti as he updates you on the latest in gaming events and answers your questions. You can win great prizes in the show’s many trivia contests.
JOKE OF THE MONTH Overheard in the casino buffet line: I didn’t fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian. .
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Annette from Mesita, NM, was a Jackpot Winner of $5,154 on Dragons Divine slot machine.
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Albert from Grants, NM, was aJackpot Winner of $2,500 on Five Diamond slot machine.
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Need some extra money for a home improvement project, road trip or unexpected bill? Dancing Eagle wants to help, so we are offering you the “$5,000 Cash in Your Pocket Giveaway”. Earn entries from June 7th – June 20th for your chance at $5,000. Grand Prize Drawing Friday, June 20th at 8pm! 20 winners will be selected.
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C ities of G old C asino $100,000 SCRATCH-OFF PROMOTION
From 11am to 8pm Sundays through Fridays this June, earn just one point on your Players Club card for your free scratch-off ticket—you’ll win guaranteed free play or cash, and a chance to win the 8:30pm drawing for $5,000 cash! Any non-winning tickets from the nightly drawings have a chance to win the Second Chance drawing each Friday at 10pm—one winner will walk away with $5,000 cash, and six more winners with $100 free slot play.
RELAX AT GOLDEN CANTINA
Grab a drink at the Golden Casino, located just off the casino floor. Open Fridays from 3pm to 1am, and Fridays and Saturdays 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 Classics Mondays Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Includes fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops, and more
Raquel L.
WON $4,484
Local Fav’s 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 Asian Wednesdays Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 All your Far East favorites and made-to-order stir fry 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
Regina R
WON $1,236
Friday Night Surf and Turf Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $11.99 Prime rib plus shrimp, shrimp, and more shrimp Smokin’ Saturday Night BBQ Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $11.99 Bringing the grill indoors with all the fixings Seafood Sundays 1pm to 11pm, $19.99 Seafood extravaganza, with all-youcan-eat crab legs and oysters on the half shell Weekend Breakfast Friday and Saturday 8am to 10:30am, $7.99 Sundays 8am to 12:30pm, $7.99 Featuring an omelet station, waffle grill, pancakes, and more Bingo Snack Bar at Cities of Gold Chicken Fajita and Taco combo, $5.99
Ricardo P.
WON $1,053
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There’s Always More Ways to Win at the Ohkay
SATURDAY NIGHT CASH FEVER HI-LO
Saturdays in June Saturdays in June, Ohkay Casino runs its Saturday Night Cash Fever Hi-Lo promotion, where players can win an opportunity to play Hi-Lo for CASH. Each winner will guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the previous card. For every card guessed correctly, they will win $100 in cash. Players can continue to guess as long as they are winning and until all five cards are turned over. Or, they can “freeze” and collect their winnings up to that point. Players will receive one FREE entry weekly, and one entry for every twenty (20) same day points earned. Come and play for a chance to win up to $500!
WINNING COMES EASY
Fridays in June Fridays in June, Ohkay Casino runs its Time to Make a Deal promotion, where seven lucky winners will receive a guaranteed $250 in cash. Then it’s Time to Make a Deal, when winners have the option to keep the money or trade it for what’s behind one of three doors and a chance to win more—maybe a lot more! Players receive one FREE entry daily and one entry for every same-day 10 points earned. Come and play this exciting new way to take home your share of cash and prizes!
TUESDAYS WIN-KO: THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN
Every Tuesday in June, two players will drop the disc and WIN big every hour between 1pm and 8pm. With cash prizes of up to $500, everyone’s a winner on Ohkay’s WIN-KO board game. Players receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every one same-day points earned.
COMMUNITY CASH IN
Every Sunday at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When a winner is drawn, all players from their zip code win $5 in bonus cash, too.
FREE BINGO BLITZ
BINGO Blitz is now playing Monday through Thursday in June. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
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.
WE LOVE WINNERS HOT SEAT DRAWINGS
Every Thursday Forty (40) hot seat CASH drawings Thursdays in June from noon to 9pm! Qualified winners can Spin2Win up to five times their cash prize!
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $7.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet now on Mondays. Also enjoy Italian on Tuesdays, all-you-can-eat steak on Wednesdays, and a chicken lovers buffet on Thursdays. The spectacular Saturday Asian Buffet featuring an oyster and shrimp bar is just $12.99. Fridays and Sundays, feast on the seafood buffet, featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $16.99. Enjoy the $2.99 breakfast buffet NOW available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am. Also make sure to check out the Coyote Cantina, which just introduced its allnew lower summer prices.
SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE
Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where great entertainment is showcased all month. Enjoy open mic night on Tuesdays, Ladies Night on Wednesdays, and jam to the sounds of DJ Quico on Thursdays. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month, enjoy the sounds of Duranimals on June 6 and 7; the ever popular Perfect Stranger on June 13 and 14; party June 20 and 21 with Gonzalo; and finish up the month June 27 and 28 with Blu Sol. And remember admissions is always free at the Silver Eagle Lounge. Schedules are subject to change. When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—Ohkay Hotel Casino is ALWAYS your best bet!
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B uffalo T hunder R esort C asino $3,500 in prizes. Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50.
TOURN-EVENT OF CHAMPIONS
Play every Sunday through Wednesday on the TournEvent of Champions machines. Earn one point to play a round, and play additional rounds with each 30 points you earn on your Lightning Rewards card—up to four times per day. Top 11 scores of each day will share $2,000 in free play, as well as a Golden Pass good for entry into the Golden Pass Tournament in August.
GOLDEN PASS TOURNAMENT
Got a Golden Pass from the TournEvent of champions? Play August 15, beginning at noon, when all winners will share a $20,000 prize pool. The top scorer will take home $5,000 and a trip to the TournEvent of Champions in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1 for a chance to win their share of $500,000! Trip also includes airfare for the winner and a guest, and four-night hotel accommodations.
BELMONT PARTY ON JUNE 7
Party all day at Thunder Race Book and Shadeh Nightclub at Buffalo Thunder and enjoy drink specials, contests, giveaways, and, of course, the race. Betting starts at 8am in the Race Book and 10am in Shadeh. For more information call 8192128. Also, it’s your last chance to register for the Triple Crown Giveaway—you could be the one who flies away FREE to the 2015 Belmont Stakes.
LET’S PLAY BASEBALL!
Every Friday in June from noon to 9pm, earn 50 points on your Players Club card to earn a baseball. Each baseball has a prize inside—a free buffet, free play, or even cash.
TOURNAMENTS
Every Wednesday, enter the weekly Blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer
PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD-’EM
The jackpot is growing! Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big.
POKER TOURNAMENTS
If poker is your game, you have many weekly tournaments to choose from: Sundays – 5:00 pm; $25 buy-in Mondays – 6:30 pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays – 6:30 pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays – 6:30pm; $75 buy-in June 28th – Texas Hold-’em Deep Stack Tournament at 1:00pm; $150 buy-in. Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit Buffalo Thunder on Facebook or Twitter.
DINING SPECIALS
Painted Parrot Wednesdays through Sundays, 4pm to 9pm Sundays: Early Bird Special is $7.77 with your Players Club card; $15.99 regular, 4pm to 6pm Mondays: Closed Tuesdays: Closed Wednesdays: International Buffet featuring NM favorites, $15.99 Thursdays: All American BBQ, $15.99, 2-for-1 with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only) Fridays: Prime Rib & Seafood Night, $19.99 Saturdays: International buffet with steak and fried shrimp, $17.99 Red Sage • Cooking Class June 21 • Wine Dinner, June 19 Turquoise Trail • Backyard BBQ: Enjoy BBQ chicken, ribs, and tender brisket with slaw, corn on the cob, and green chile corn bread, $13.99
ENTERTAINMENT Shadeh Nightclub
Thursdays Retro Rewind with DJ OoNA Fridays June 6: DJ 12 Tribe June 13: Funkylicious Friday “Energy, Soul, Nightlife!” June 20: Las Vegas-Famous DJ Dynamixx June 27: Funkylicious Friday “Energy, Soul, Nightlife!” Saturdays June 7: DJ Flo Fader June 14: DJ Flo Fader June 21: DJ Vany June 28: DJ Flo Fader
Turquoise Trail 9:30pm to midnight Fridays June 6: Funadixx June 13: Blu Sol June 20: DCN Project June 27: Oldzkool Saturdays June 7: Funadixx June 14: Blu Sol June 21: DCN Project June 28: Oldzkool
HOSPITALITY SPECIALS
Buffalo Thunder Hilton Room Rates: Enjoy rates starting at $129. Homewood Suites: Rates start at just $109 and include breakfast, welcome home reception dinner with wine and beer (Monday through Friday), and free Wi-Fi. Plus you’ll get all the Buffalo Thunder Resort amenities. Receive $20 free play your first night stay.
GOLF
Show your Players Club card and receive unlimited golf for $59 every Monday.
Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino and Cities of Gold Casino Players Club card for a free half sandwich and bowl of soup.
CHEVROLET CAMARO
Win one of three Chevy Camaros this June! Earn your entries all month long, and be at Buffalo Thunder or Cities of Gold on Saturday, June 14, 21, and 28 from 6pm to 10pm for your chance to be drawn a winner. Five winners every hour will have a chance to win.
NEW MEMBER FLIP A CHIP
June 1–June 30 Guests who sign up for a Lightning Rewards card can play the Flip a Chip game at the kiosk to win from $5 up to $500.
50+ Club
Every Monday and Wednesday, guests 50 and better receive $5 free play and are entered in hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm for $100 in free play.
BREAKFAST OR SANDWICH
Every Monday, earn just one point on your Players Club card from 8am to 10:30am and pick up a free breakfast bowl. And every Wednesday from 2pm to 4:30pm, earn one point on your
MILITARY DAY
Service veterans are honored on the first Tuesday of every month all year long. Just show your military ID and receive $10 in FREE play.
JACKPOT SPIN OFF
Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, every 50 points earned gets you the chance to spin the prize wheel to win a jackpot of more than $500,000. Play your spins and keep the cash. One per person per promotion day.
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June 2014
Ted Nugent Friday, July 4 at 8pm
When Detroit native Ted Nugent first burst onto the hard rock music scene in the late 1960s as lead guitarist for The Amboy Dukes, it was clear he was going places. With his loud and proud persona, powerful voice, and blistering guitar licks, he became known as the Motor City Madman, cementing that reputation with a solo career that produced some of the most rollicking anthems of the genre. In 1989 Nugent formed the super group Damn Yankees with former members of Night Ranger and Styx. A year later their album by the same name went multi-platinum in the U.S., no doubt in large part to the smash hit power ballad “High Enough.” To date, Nugent has released more than 34 albums, has sold a total of 30 million records, and still tours regularly. Songs like “Catch Scratch Fever,” “Free For All,” “Stranglehold,” and “Wango Tango” remain staples of hard rock music stations around the world. Yet in spite of this wild man reputation, Nugent, who lives on a ranch in his home state of Michigan, has remained refreshingly immune to the excesses of the typical rock and roll lifestyle. Vigilantly anti-drug and antialcohol, he is a devoted father of eight children and has been married to his second wife, Shemane Deziel, for 25 years. He has contributed a variety of articles to national magazines and newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, and is the author of several books, most notably the bestseller God, Guns & Rock and Roll. He is also a controversial figure in conservative politics, a proud member of the NRA who makes the compelling argument that hunters are actually one of our nation’s best environmental stewards. Agree or disagree, one thing is certain: Ted Nugent remains a fixture on the hard rock music scene, still able to draw crowds and guaranteed to get you pumping your fists and banging your head. Come experience rock legend Ted Nugent at Camel Rock Casino on Friday, July 4 at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm.
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Father’s Day Special: Between 10am and 10pm Rib eye steak served with a one pound baked potato Hot seat drawings for $10 to and salad for $12.95, from 11am to 9pm. $500 in cash and free play Daily Specials: MULTIPLE POINT MONDAYS Monday Enchiladas Every Monday in June 3X Points Tuesday Meatloaf 7am–midnight Wednesday Steak and Potato Thursday Green Chile Chicken Alfredo COOLER GIVEAWAY Friday Fajitas SIZZLIN’ HOT SEATS Club Rock Members will receive a cooler with an Saturday Pot Roast Time Frame: May 12–June 13 American flag design once 50 base points have been Sunday Chef’s Special Day(s): Mondays, Wednesdays and earned on their membership card beginning at 7am on Oasis Snack Bar: Fridays Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15. Complimentary Sunday to Thursday, 7am–Midnight Drawing Times: Between 10am and 10pm Giveaway: Hot seat drawings for $10 to flag pins will be available for all casino guests. One per Friday to Saturday, 7am to 2am person, while supplies last. Substitutions may apply. $500 in cash and free play
CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ GIVEAWAY
Drawing Times: Giveaway
FIRECRACKER CASH AND CAMARO
FATHER’S DAY
Time Frame: May 12–June 15 Day(s): Sunday, May 18 and 25; June 1, 8, and 15 Drawing Times: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm Giveaway: Grills, coolers, cash, patio sets, and more
Time Frame: June 16–July 27 Day(s): Every day Every Drawing Day(s): Sunday, June 22 and 29; July 6, 13, 20, and 27 Car Drawing Day(s): Sunday, June 29 and July 13 and 27 Drawing Times: 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm Giveaway: Cash and 2014 Convertible Camaro
BLAST OF CASH HOT SEATS
June 17–July 30 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
THURSDAY 55+ Club
Hot seat drawings at 11am, noon, 1pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm for $100 in free play each drawing. To participate in this drawing, a guest must be 55 years of age on the date of the promotion. FREE coffee and donuts at Club Rock in the morning
IN THE PUEBLO ARTIST CAFÉ
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Ben Affleck may be one of the most successful writers, directors, and actors working in Hollywood today, but that doesn’t make him immune to the rules of blackjack play. The celebrity gossip site TMZ first broke the news that Affleck was banned from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino Hollywood during a visit to Sin City on April 29 with his wife, actress Jennifer Garner. While it is unclear what, exactly, prompted security to boot the Argo actor from the tables, rumor has it he was counting cards. While not technically illegal, counting cards is considered a no-no by casino management, who regularly pull players whom they catch working their mathematical magic. A
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Both casinos will celebrate Dads all during the month of June. Every Wednesday and Thursday during the month of June, stop by and grab your share of $4,000 with hot seat drawings. Every Wednesday the hot seat drawings will be between the hours of 6pm and 10pm, and on Thursdays between 7pm and 11pm. There will be five hot seat drawings every Wednesday and Thursday with winners each receiving $100.
FATHER’S DAY HOT SEATS
On Sunday, June 15, both casinos will give away $2,000 in cash between the hours of noon midnight. Twenty (20) random hot seat winners will be selected, with each receiving $100 in cash.
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Get ready to do some two-stepping in June. It all gets underway at the Apache Nugget Event Center with Native Journey on June 7. The action moves to the Wild Horse Casino Hotel on June 13, when Stillwater will take center stage. On Thursday, June 19, Centennial Park at the Wild Horse will be the scene of a huge outdoor concert. It all gets underway at 4pm and leads up to the main act at 9pm featuring Los Lonely Boys. Simon Balkey and the Honky Tonk Crew round the month out at the Wild Horse on June 28.
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There is live cash bingo in the beautiful Wild Horse Event Center every Wednesday and Thursday night and Sunday afternoons. In addition to cash prizes, you will also have a chance to win free play from the casino. So get ready to shout “Bingo!”
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Battle of the Bands
Calling all bands for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands, held July 4 at the Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino. Top cash prizes available. For more details call 575-759-3777.
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Mark your calendars now for the 550 Chute Out bull riding competition on August 9 at the Apache Nugget Travel Center and Casino, followed by a super dance.
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Don’t miss the 1st Annual Hunt the Jicarilla Outdoor Expo, held August 22, 23, and 24 at the Wild Horse Casino & Hotel’s Event Center in Dulce. Booth spaces are going fast, so call 575-759-3777.
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)
You will enjoy impromptu travel and socializing all month long. The planet Venus helps you with unexpected money right up until the 22nd. Domestic projects also need attention, so start reorganizing the household and get repairs under way.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)
The stars are in your favor for increased revenue, including a career advancement, legacy, or lottery. Don’t let minor delays distract you from your objective, and steer clear of people that take you off your path. Enjoy socializing under the full moon.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)
Happy Birthday, Gemini! June is your time to be a rock star and move ahead with plans and projects. It’s time to give yourself a makeover and start creating a new image. You will feel restless when Mercury goes retrograde on the seventh.
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CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)
The summer solstice begins, and the spotlight is on your personal life and relationships. Expect old problems from the past to resurface until the 30th. The new moon in your sign on the 27th heralds the beginning of monetary ventures, including real estate.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
Your energy is focused on work and on being more creative and productive. This is a transitional time, where you may feel like selling everything and starting over. The Cosmos helps you rethink a new plan and learn from old mistakes. Take inventory.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
The solar vibrations help you make progress in your career. You begin making new connections that could also call for travel and meetings. You are also coming out of a stagnant financial cycle but one that brought emotional growth. Avoid stringent diets.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)
You are almost out of the woods when it comes to getting back on your feet financially. Educational moves pay off and you begin a clear professional path. The rays of the summer solstice reconnect your family bonds and stabilize domestic matters until August.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21)
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
Always a hard worker with a sense of duty, it’s time for you to take a break. The soothing rays of the new moon on the 27th get the party going—you may even have plans to head back to your old stomping ground. Love, fun, and financial ventures are definitely in the air.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)
Fiery Mars is getting ready to switch paths back into your sign. Reflect on the conditions of your life and make positive longterm changes. Any unresolved personal issues should be finalized. You will find yourself unusually independent and strong in your beliefs.
The planet Mercury retrograde is in a favorable air sign, clearing up any misunderstandings from the past. It’s time to right the wrongs and finally get justice. You will feel confident and productive at this time. Relax and take a short vacation.
The full moon in your sign on the 13th helps you overcome any fears and superstitions you may have regarding your financial future. It is time to get out, socialize, and network. Move in new circles, and accept all invitations through July.
ing the full moon on Friday the 13th. Try to lay low socially so you don’t get caught up in other people’s problems. Look to the 17th for a major creative change. Expect to be starting up new classes.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) You may feel very intuitive, especially dur-
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3X and 4X Mondays Play at Taos Mountain Casino using your Bison Rewards card and earn 3X points on Mondays from 8am to 5pm and earn 4X points from 5pm to 1am. Tuesday Young at Heart and 2X Points Guests 55 and better can enjoy Young at Heart Meals. Bison Rewards Club members can redeem up to two meals each Tuesday. Enjoy a breakfast for 99¢ from 8am to 10:30am, lunch for $3.99 from 11am to 3pm, and dinner for $5.99 from 4pm to 9pm. Select up to three items for each meal. Also, all Bison Rewards Club players earn 2X points on Tuesdays from 10am to 10pm. Tuesday Bingo On Tuesdays, there is a $100 winner every game from 11am to noon, and a $200 winner every game from 6pm to 9pm. Earn 10 points for a bingo card. Wednesday Dollars Hot seat drawings happen every hour
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