Vol. 13 - No. 5 - May 2015
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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. © 2015 Sandia Resort & Casino.
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Promotions for May $750,000 BIRTHDAY BONANZA Now through May 31
Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino from now until the end of May and be one of 1,800 winners to earn your share of $750,000 in cash and free slot play! Monday through Thursday, there will be FREE SLOT PLAY drawings every half hour from 11:30am to 9:00pm. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, drawings for CASH prizes will be held every half hour from 11:30am to 9:00pm. In addition, BIRTHDAY CASH DRAWINGS will take place every Friday between 6pm and 9pm—three drawings held at different times for $5,000 in cash each. All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.
6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY
On Friday, May 1, Peak Rewards Club members will receive 6X points for all slot play. Point multiplier begins at midnight on Friday, May 1, and ends at 3:59am on Saturday, May 2.
BIRTHDAY JACKPOT BONUS
Every Thursday this May, slot players who win a jackpot of $500 or more will also receive $100 slot free play as a bonus.
SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION
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.
POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Throughout the month of May, 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:
Set Sail Giveaway
Saturday, May 2, Evening Session Earn cards now through the May 2 matinee session. Bring back the one-on card for a special game during the evening session. Winner of the game receives a Mexican Riviera cruise valued at $3,000.
Mother’s Day Special
Pool Bar & Grille Now Open GREEN REED SPA
Give mom the gift of relaxation, peace, and rejuvenation: Purchase a $500 Green Reed Spa gift card for Mother’s Day and receive a gift bag filled with products Mom will love.
CONCERTS
Gabriel Iglesias: May 8 at 7pm Bryan Adams: May 18 at 8pm
Sunday, May 10, Matinee and Evening Sessions With every bingo buy-in, all women receive a free level 1 package plus a free dauber and drawing ticket.
Memorial Day Weekend Special Outdoor Adventure Drawing
Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 • Discounted Enchilada Packages, plus a free game and one drawing ticket with every buy-in. Monday, May 25 • During the evening session, earn one drawing ticket for an outdoor adventure package for two that includes a helicopter ride, hot air balloon ride, white water rafting trip, zip lining, bungee jump, and sky dive.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Mother’s Day Specials, Sunday, May 10:
The following dining venues will offer special holiday menus (reservations recommended):
POKER TOURNAMENTS 2015 Deepstack Series
May 3: $200 buy-in May 17: $255 buy-in May 24: $300 buy-in, main event Tournament begins at noon, $1,000 added prize money. Possible $25,000 prize pool every tournament!
• Thur Shan Buffet: 10:30am–3pm (brunch), $45 Sunday Tournaments
3pm–9pm (dinner) • $25.95 adults / $15.95 children under 12 • Council Room Restaurant: 11am–4pm, brunch prices vary per item • Bien Shur Restaurant: brunch buffet from 10am–3pm • $45 adults / $18 children under 12
• Roadrunner Grill and P’a Shur Deli: $2 hamburgers and 2 tacos for $2
Every Sunday at noon with a $45 buy-in.
$55 Tuesday Tournaments
Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-in.
Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty
Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player.
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MONTGOMERY GENTRY Saturday, May 9 at 8pm Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry may have been born two Kentucky good ol’ boys, but since then they have risen to national recognition as a serious force in country music, starting with their 1999 smash hit, “Hillbilly Shoes.” As their website proclaims, despite the millions of albums sold, the sold-out shows, and the scores of awards, Montgomery Gentry remains in touch with its working class roots. “We are blue collar workers and we lived the songs that we sing,” says Troy. “Because of that,
our fans are able to make the connection and when they hear our songs, they know we are singing with passion and we know what we are talking about.” So far, the duo has racked up fourteen Top 10 singles, including five No. 1s: “Something To Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All,” and “Roll With Me.” Such is their acclaim, they were inducted into the venerable Grand Ole Opry in 2009. The two are just as committed to their charitable ventures as well, which comprise the U.S. military, TJ Martell Foundation, Camp Horsin’ Around, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee, among others. In 2010, they were acknowledged by the Academy of Country Music as that year’s winners of its Humanitarian Award. Citing Charlie Daniels, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Lynyrd Skynyrd as influences, Montgomery Gentry pays homage to the honky-tonk and rock and roll sounds of their idols, while adding fresh updates to the genres. Come see what makes this duo one of the most popular acts in country music today. Tickets for the Saturday, May 9 show are on sale now. For more information, see www.isleta.com
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Promotions and Events for May Join the Club
Tournament Tuesdays
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
Mini Baccarat Tournament May 5–June 30
Qualify every Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday with every hour of live play to earn a seat in the Tuesday Tournament. Top eight players each Tuesday will win their share of over $2,800.
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.
Wheelin’ & Dealin’ May 1–31
Three winners will be drawn every hour from 10am to 10pm every day in May. If winners are present, each will get a chance to Wheel & Deal their way to $1,000 in cash. If winners are not present they will have 24 hours to claim $100 in cash from the time they were drawn. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker. It pays to be present!
May Flowers May 1–31
Palace West will select one winner every hour, every day, from 10am to 10pm. Winners will select May Flowers to determine cash prizes ranging from $50 to $250 in cash. Winners must be present to win.
Happy Mother’s Day May 10
Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West will celebrate Mother’s Day with a special gift giveaway from noon to 8pm. All females will receive a free gift when they earn 25 points playing any game. Simply swipe player’s card at any promotional kiosk to receive a voucher to redeem at Isleta Eagle Club.
We Love Our Seniors
Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years plus will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.
Play With Power All New Power U-SPIN Now–June 30
Power U-Spin is now playing all day, every day. Now with three ways to qualify and spin the wheel for your chance to win up to $1,000 in free slot play.
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 amount will roll over to the next hourly drawing. See Poker Room for more details.
Bingo Mother’s Day Sunday evening, May 10, from 6pm to 10pm Buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play (up to five paper packs) for all regular games paying $500 or $1,000. $2 Mother’s Day Game pays $500, plus 10 drawings for all females for $100 cash.
Memorial Saturday Saturday evening, May 23, from 6pm to 10pm Buy-in is $3, $6, or $9 all-you-can-play (up to five paper packs) for all regular games paying $300, $600, or $900. $2 Memorial Saturday game pays $1,000, plus $1 Red, White, and Blue game pays $500. One guest will win a new patio furniture set!
Memorial Day Saturday, May 25, from 6pm to 10pm Buy-in is $5, plus extra packs for $2. Winner(s) will select one of nine US flags to determine their cash prize up to $1,000. $2 Flag game will award the final remaining flag and cash prize. Special Memorial Day Game to pay $1,000. Collect cards beginning May 5, with each paid admission.
Super Senior Wednesdays Matinee session at midnight; evening session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy in is $3 allyou-can-play, and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 allyou-can-play, and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250. Bingo closures: May 2, 9, & 22 See Bingo Hall for more details.
ENTERTAINMENT Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 12 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted. Montgomery Gentry Saturday May 9 Isleta Resort & Casino welcomes Grand Ole Opry members Montgomery Gentry on Saturday, May 9. This duo has fourteen Top 10 singles, including five No. 1s, “Something To Be Proud Of,” “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,”
“Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All,” and “Roll With Me,” to their credit. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $50. “Man in Black” Tribute to Johnny Cash Friday May 22 Experience a tribute to Johnny Cash by Shawn Barker on Friday, May 22 at Isleta Resort & Casino. Although Shawn portrays the younger Johnny Cash, his repertoire covers the
late singer’s entire career. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10. Johnny Rivers Saturday June 6 Johnny Rivers will hit the stage on June 6 with hits such as “Memphis,” “Secret Agent Man,” “Mountain of Love,” and many more. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10.
Tribute to Selena Friday June 26 Karla Perez pays tribute to the legendary Selena, live on Friday, June 26. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 and go on sale May 15. Dancing with the Stars Live! Friday July 17 ABC’s hit TV show Dancing with the Stars comes to Isleta Resort & Casino on July 17. Come see all-stars champion Me-
lissa Rycroft, along with Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovsky, Peta Murgatroyd, Artem Chigvintsev, Emma Slater, and others perform live. Doors open at 7pm and the dancing begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $50 and are 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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LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA
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MAY 15
8PM GENERAL FREE ADMISSION $55
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MAY 28 8PM
TICKETS FROM $30 For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011
Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, May 1 at 8pm Since 1987, Los Tucanes de Tijuana has entertained crowds all over the world with their energetic Latin sound. Today, this musical sensation has sold more than 13 million albums in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe, garnering several certified gold, platinum, and multiplatinum records, eight Grammy nominations, and several other music awards and accolades worldwide. Don’t miss the amazing performance of Los Tucanes de Tijuana Friday, May 1 at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Tickets start at just $40. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
TOM KEIFER
May 15 Tom Keifer, front man for the mega-popular glam rock group Cinderella, is coming to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, May 15, bringing hits like “Nobody’s Fool,” “Don’t Know What You Got (‘Til It’s Gone),” and “Coming Home,” as well as songs from his solo debut, The Way Life Goes. Don’t miss this classic American glam rock concert. FREE concert on the lawn! Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
CHRIS YOUNG
Thursday, May 28 at 8pm Country music fans, get ready to swoon when country music sensation and heartthrob Chris Young takes the Inn of the Mountain Gods stage Thursday, May 28. Playing hits including “Aw Naw,” “Who I am with You,” “Lonely Eyes” and “Getting You Home,” Young promises a country show you won’t soon forget. Tickets start at just $30, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
SUNDAYS UNDER THE STARS
May 24 & 31 Inn of the Mountain Gods’ renowned summer family tradition returns with Sundays Under the Stars. Live
ENJOY!
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 Lizard Lounge Band followed by the Book of Life on May 24 and the band Stage Raiders followed by Big Hero 6 on May 31. For a full schedule of summer entertainment, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.
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FOR TWO SHOWS ON LY 6PM & 8PM
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PADDINGTON MAY 8TH
IT’S A WOMAN THING
May 9 Inn of the Mountain Gods celebrates mothers with “It’s a Woman Thing” on Saturday, May 9. Enjoy a delectable brunch featuring slow-roasted black angus prime rib, a spring California field greens salad, jumbo chilled tiger shrimp, smoked Nova salmon, mimosas, and strawberry shortcake with an Amaretto ganache for dessert. The fun continues with makeovers from 11:45am to noon, gifts for mom at 1pm, and beauty booths until 2pm. Tickets are $50 and available at the concierge desk, or by visiting InnoftheMountainGods.com. Make it a weekend thing with special room offer, MOM2.
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5X POINTS
January 1–December 31, 2015 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 to 11:59pm. May’s promotion days include Cinco de Mayo on May 5, Mothers Day on May 10, Inn of the Mountain Gods’ anniversary on May 15, Armed Forces Day on May 16, and Memorial Day on May 25. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
EARLY BIRD PRIME RIB SPECIAL
Now through May 21 (Sunday–Thursday) Everyone knows that the early bird gets the worm, but at Inn of the Mountain Gods’ signature restaurant, Wendell’s Steak & Seafood, the early bird gets a 12-ounce juicy, tender prime rib for only $24.99. The Early Bird Prime Rib Special at Wendell’s is every Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 7pm, and includes a Wendell’s breadbasket, choice of the signature tortilla soup or dinner salad, choice of mashed or baked potato with butter and sour cream, and a 12-ounce Angus beef prime rib served au jus and with creamy horseradish. Limited time offer.
MYSTERY MULTIPLIER
May 1–31 Every Friday and Sunday in May, Apache Spirit Club players can swipe their card at any kiosk for a chance to win up to 10X points between 10am and 10pm. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter. com.
LET’S GET WILD
May 1–June 25 Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center are getting into the hunting spirit with “Let’s Get Wild.” This fun promotion offers thousands of dollars in prizes, including a $2,000 Cabela’s gift card, 2015 Polaris Sportsman ETX, Dodge Laramie 4x4 crew cab truck, a bull elk tag worth over $13,000, plus $5,000 in cash, and much more. Apache Spirit Club players can earn drawing tickets into each weekly drawing with 50 points. Drawings are held at 7pm Thursdays in May at Inn of the Mountain Gods, and Thursdays in June at Casino Apache. Each week, five winners are selected to claim a prize from the Let’s Get Wild tile board. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter. com.
SATURDAY SLOT TOURNAMENT
May 2–30 Every Saturday in May at Casino Apache Travel Center, Apache Spirit Club players can receive one free entry into the Saturday Slot Tournament from 2pm to 4pm for a chance to win up to $250 in Free Spirit Play™. One additional entry can be earned with 10 base points on the day of the promotion. For details, visit the Apache Spirit Club or CasinoApacheTravelCenter. com.
HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S PROMOTION AND SLOT TOURNAMENT
May 4–27 Apache Spirit Club players age 55 and older earn 5X points from 8am to 11:59pm each Monday in May at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache. In addition to the extra points, seniors 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 High 5’s for 55’s Slot Tournament Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm at Casino Apache, and 2pm to 6pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods, for a chance to win up to $250 in cash. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
MAY FLOWERS
May 5–27 Every Tuesday at Casino Apache Travel Center and Wednesday at Inn of the Mountain Gods, Apache Spirit Club members can enter the May Flowers point earn and drawing for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash or up to $250 in Free Spirit Play™. On each promotional day from midnight to 11:59pm, players can earn 20 points to receive one drawing ticket. Drawings are held at 7pm Tuesdays at Casino Apache and Wednesdays at Inn of the Mountain Gods. At each drawing, three winners are selected for a chance to pick a May flower, which reveals their prize of up to $1,000 in cash or $200 in free Spirit Play. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.
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MAY Schedule May 1st & 2nd ....................................................................................Perfeccion May 8th & 9th...................................................................Peter Y Los Hermanos May 15th &16th ............................................................................ Simon Balkey May 22nd & 23rd.................................................................................Unwound May 29th & 30th........................................................................Johnny Sanchez Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change. Every Wednesday ............................................................................ Ladies Night Every Thursday .....................................................................................DJ Quico
May 2015
EUROPA
TRIBUTE TO CARLOS SANTANA Friday, May 15 at 8pm
Every Sunday ........................................................................................ Karaoke
Always FREE Cover!
1-877-747-1668 www.ohkay.com
If you’re a fan of Santana, don’t miss the opportunity to catch the Europa Band, a tribute ensemble that duplicates the same level of passion, skill, and showmanship audiences have come to expect from Carlos Santana’s musical ventures. As one of the music world’s most distinctive artists, Carlos Santana has spent the past four decades honing a fusion of Afro, Latin, blues, and rock into a brand of artistry that crosses all generational, cultural, and geographical boundaries. Europa honors that spirit with faithful renditions of Santana’s music and its electrifying stage shows. Come experience Europa at San Felipe Casino on Friday, May 15. For more information, visit www.sanfelipecasino.com
Top Santana Songs Black Magic Woman/ Gypsy Queen Evil Ways Hold on Oye Como Va Europa She`s not there Jingo
Samba Pa Ti Soul Sacrifice Smooth Moon Flower Maria Maria All I Ever Wanted Migra Well Alright
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.
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Europa, the Ultimate Santana Experience
FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Friday, May 15 at 8pm. Europa honors the legacy of 40 years of incredible music in the spirit of Santana. We invite you to join the Europa Band through this amazing journey of unforgettable Santana hit songs. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
LIVE MUSIC & DANCING Fridays
May 8: Native Sun May 15: The Band Europa, The Ultimate Santana Experience (Cover) May 22: Rude Boyz May 29: Blue Sol
Saturdays May 2: May 9: May 16: May 23: May 30:
Full Country Straight Shot Whiskey Baby Native Sun Hagan Road Boys
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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in May MOTHER’S DAY, A SPECIAL DAY May 10
Celebrate with mom on Mother’s Day, and treat her to a very special $5.95 brunch. Plus, she can receive a free tote bag. But hurry in, because tote supplies are limited!
MEMORIAL DAY May 25
$125,000 TRUCKS, BUCKS & BIKES GIVEAWAY May 3–June 28
San Felipe Casino will host the nineweek Trucks, Bucks & Bikes giveaway from May 3 through June 28. Cash drawings will be held every Sunday and bonus drawings will be held on May 31 and June 28, during which you could win a new truck, a 2015 Indian Motorcycle, or $10,000 in cash. Don’t miss your chance to win BIG.
In observance of Memorial Day, San Felipe Casino will host hourly hot seat CASH drawings from noon until 8pm. Also, come out and enjoy a $5.95 Memorial Day brunch buffet from 9am to 3pm.
GREAT DINING SELECTIONS
No doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with players club card) and the dinner buffet is $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some great fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a varied selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY DIAMONDS IN MAY
Attention blackjack and Texas Hold’em players: all this month at San Felipe Casino, you can qualify for $50 in Match Play Cheques Monday through Thursdays. Blackjack players win with a suited ace/queen of diamonds and Texas Hold’em players win with a diamond flush.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:
FREE SLOT TOURNAMENTS!
You asked, and San Felipe Casino delivered. FREE slot tournaments are back every Wednesday in May and June. Registration is from 1pm to 8pm. See the Players Club for all the details.
3X POINT THURSDAYS
Earn 3X points every Thursday in May. You’ll be able to triple your points all day on every slot and table game!
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 Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 GAS PURCHASE = $10 FREE SLOT PLAY
Got gas? San Felipe does! 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 Email Club
Buffet 66
Join the Route 66 email club and receive exclusive rewards, promotional and entertainment news, and the opportunity for more free play. This May, Route 66 will randomly award 50 subscribers with an exclusive free play offer. Visit the Route 66 Players Club to update your profile with a valid email address. Already an email member? Simply visit the players club this month to enter the drawing, and remember to check your email often.
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, Monday through Wednesday in May, and receive a voucher valid for either lunch or dinner on that day.
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Great Escape
Win a 2015 Ford Escape
Route 66 Casino invites you to escape from the hustle and bustle of reality and hit the open road with the comfort, style, and performance of a brand new 2015 Ford Escape. Each week, beginning on May 9, one lucky casino guest will win one of four Ford Escapes. Earn entries into each week’s drawings by playing your favorite slot or table game while using your players club card. Each week is a new chance to win! Double your chances of winning with 2X entries every Sunday through Thursday. And if that isn’t enough to accelerate your heart rate, every Tuesday through Thursday Route 66 is giving away scratchers valued up to $500 with every earned entry. Every scratcher is a guaranteed winner. Drawings take place on Saturday at 7pm.
66,000 Progressive $
All-new progressive drawing
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—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.
PROMOTIONS
Bingo
May holiday bingo specials
Route 66 Bingo is celebrating all three of May’s holidays with bingo specials. Make plans to join the fun on Cinco de Mayo, Tuesday, May 5; Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10; and Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. All three May holiday bingo specials will offer guests a free game paying out $300 with every buy-in. Bingo guests can try their luck with even more specials planned throughout the month, like a FREE card paying out $500 on both Thursday, May 14 and 28. The Lucky Player drawing takes place on Saturday, May 16, and the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, May 30. Both Saturday drawings will take place during the evening session and guest must be present and playing bingo to win.
Reward your appetite
Thunder Road Steakhouse & Cantina Holiday Specials
Drop by this Mother’s Day for a special dinner of Pork Tenderloin served with chipotle-apricot chutney, roasted potatoes, and seasonal vegetables for only $16.99. Memorial Weekend will feature a limited-time menu of BBQ Chicken, potato salad, corn-onthe-cob, and green chile biscuits for $16.99. No reservations required. Large parties can plan ahead by calling 505-352-7888.
LClassicE G E N D S E N T E R T A I N M E N T
entertainment so good you’ll love it
Featuring over 2,800 plush seats, Legends Theater offers guests a best-in-class audio experience. Comedians to musicians enjoy the near-perfect acoustics while audience members partake in beverage service, clear line-of-sight, and roomy aisles.
The Moody Blues
Amy Schumer
Saturday, May 9
Friday, May 22
Tickets start at $39
Experience over four decades of legendary hits this May as The Moody Blues perform for one night only in Legends Theater. Their unique style of music has lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans worldwide with hits like “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “I’m Just a Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band).”
Tickets start at $39 This is a 21+ only event. Amy Schumer is on the rise in the world of comedy. She is the creator, star, writer, and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Inside Amy Schumer, the popular Comedy Central television series. Schumer was recently named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People and she is starring alongside
Bill Hader, Tilda Swinton, and Brie Larson in the upcoming summer blockbuster, Trainwreck. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www. rt66casino. com or visit the Route 66 Player’s Club.
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Sky City’s Grand Re-Opening of Hukwak’a Restaurant
Sky City Casino executives Greg Ortiz (left), Chairman of the Acoma Business Board, and Delbert Roughsurface, Engineering Manager and
Tribal Sheriff, cut the ribbon as part of the ceremony of the re-opening of Huwak’a Restaurant at Sky City Casino Hotel. The ceremony happened on
April 8 when staff and guests celebrated the remodeling of Huwak’a. The revamped restaurant includes an expanded buffet area, booth seating, a waterfall, fireplace, and wall décor resembling Acoma pottery designs. Come and enjoy the new menu and see the amazing transformation of Huwak’a Restaurant. Huwak’a Restaurant hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday 7am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday 7am to midnight. Call ahead for reservations at 505-552-7852.
Como La Flor A Tribute to Selena Saturday, May 2 at 7pm
Selena Quintanilla–Perez, known simply as Selena, was one of the most successful Latin crossover artists to ever hit the stage or radio waves. Known as the Queen of Tejano music, Billboard declared her among the top Latin artists of the 1990s, and she hit their Latin Song charts with an incredible fourteen Top 10 singles, seven of which shot to No. 1. Poised at the brink of international stardom before her untimely death at the age of 23, murdered by the former president of her fan club, Selena nonetheless remains one of the most popular musical
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acts of any genre, with 60 million albums sold worldwide to date. Since Selena’s passing, the artist has been the basis of numerous musicals and other productions, including a portrayal by Jennifer Lopez in the 1997 hit movie Selena. Since this year marks the 20th anniversary of Selena’s death, many more tributes are sure to be forthcoming. One of them is Como la Flor, named after one of Selena’s hit singles and headlined by Kate Perez, herself an awardwinning singer who began her career at the age of 12. Fans of Selena should not miss the oppor-
tunity to experience the magic of one of the most beloved Latin artists of all time, thanks to the spectacular tribute Perez will bring to Sky City Casino on May 2. Tickets for this all-ages show are $10 in advance, $15 day of the show, and are available at www.ticketmaster.com and the Sky City Casino Box Office. See the Sky City Casino Players Club for your discount. Show Packages available at Sky City Casino Hotel. For more information, call 888-SKY-CITY or log onto www. skycity.com.
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May 9 & 16 Spin and Win the lucky wheel at Sky City Casino for a chance to win $100 to $1,000 in cash. Drawings held from 4pm to 8pm, with one winner selected to spin the prize wheel, each drawing hour. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
A GIFT OF LOVE MOTHER’S DAY DRAWING
May 10 Free play on Mother’s Day! Sky City will give away $2,500 in free play on May 10 from 3pm to 9pm. One winner selected each drawing hour wins $250 to $500 in free play. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
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 May, 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 May include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
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May 23, 24, & 25 Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with Sky City Casino, May 23 and 24, from 6pm to 10pm, and May 25 from 5pm to 9pm, for a chance to win a portion of the $7,500 Memorial Day Weekend cash giveaway! One winner selected each drawing hour wins $500 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 40 points earned, beginning May 10. May 11, 18, & 25 There are more ways to win at Sky City Casino Bingo. Join the fun for the Bingo’s Hoist Your Flag $3,000 total cash giveaway. Three lucky winners drawn on select Monday nights in May will win $200 to $500 cash. Guests purchasing a Planet Bingo PhD machine, using their players card, are eligible for the drawings.
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.
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.
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.
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Friday, May 22 at 8pm Amy Schumer has made a name for herself as one of television’s most funny—and unapologetically honest—comedians. She is the creator, star, writer, and executive producer of the Emmy-nominated Comedy Central television series Inside Amy Schumer, and her one-hour stand-up special, Mostly Sex Stuff, became that network’s second-highest rated special in 2012.
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Don’t Mess With Texas
They don’t call Texas the Lone Star State for nothing. For years, lawmakers have remained resolute in not expanding legalized gambling within their borders. Only the Kickapoo Tribe has been allowed to run a gaming operation. Currently, the tribe offers Class Two, bingo-style “slots” at their 100,000-square-foot casino/hotel in Eagle Pass, located about 150 miles southwest of San Antonio. While a bill is in the works that would allow the Kickapoo to negotiate an agreement for a full Class Three casino, the chances of that passing—and opening up gaming to other tribal entities as a result—is pretty slim. A conservative Senate, which would shoot down the required amendment to change the state constitution, coupled with the fact that cash-rich Texas isn’t hurting for rev-
CASINOS enue, are two of the main reasons why we won’t be seeing true slots and table games in Texas anytime soon. As the state continues to balk at legalizing gambling, others are reaping plenty of rewards. According to the American Gaming Association, casino gambling in 23 states has a $240 billion economic impact annually, while creating 1.7 million jobs and $38 billion in tax revenue. If Texas ever comes to its senses, we’ll let you know.
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MAY Schedule May 1st & 2nd ....................................................................................Perfeccion May 8th & 9th...................................................................Peter Y Los Hermanos May 15th &16th ............................................................................ Simon Balkey May 22nd & 23rd.................................................................................Unwound
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STAND UP FOR NEW MEXICO
The history of the establishment of New Mexico as a state is rife with stories about our relationships with our good buddies to the east and west of us, and, of course, with the good ol’ boys in Washington, D.C. For instance, did you know that when the surveyor laid his marker too far to the west of the western border of Texas, affecting the eastern border of the Territory of New Mexico, that curious move shafted New Mexico out of more than 500,000 acres of land? This happened right after Texas declared, “We be a Republic.” Then, when Texas joined the Union— and all the good ol’ boys in D.C. really wanted Texas on board—another survey was ordered. And the good ol’ boys said, “That border ‘tween you and New Mexico is fine, just fine.” And then, when Texas needed more water, it was ordained out of Washington D.C., by God, that the Territory of New Mexico, being a good neighbor, would gift Texas several thousand feet of Pecos River
water, and Canadian River water, and, for good measure, some Rio Grande water too. Wait, it ain’t over: From the mid –1800s to the early part of the 1900s, whenever representatives from the Territory of New Mexico came to Washington seeking statehood, their documents were swept under the rugs of hypocrisy. Always, when they were in Washington, the New Mexico delegation would face the same barrage of insults: “That land out there, in New Mexico, is filled with renegades, outlaws, whores, pimps, heathens, cut-throats from Mexico, and the slums of our big cities. And no one speaks English. What will the Union gain having New Mexico as a state?” The general consensus about granting statehood? “No way, Jose.” For years, the curse lived on. The final kick in the groin came when Arizona, after decades of begging to be split from New Mexico (the Territory of New Mexico had for
years included Arizona) was asked if they wanted to come into the Union at the same time as New Mexico. The answer from Arizona was a “Not only no, but, hell no!” They then went on to explain they’d rather jump into their Grand Canyon than have anything to do with “that bunch.” And so, New Mexico became a state on January 6, 1912, and Arizona became the 48th state to join the Union six weeks later on February 14, Valentine’s Day. Across the land, people smiled and said such sweet things about Arizona becoming a state on Valentine’s Day. Then, when asked about how poor New Mexico had waited so long, put up with so much grief, trying time and again to become a state, wasn’t that courageous? Everybody just shrugged and said, “Yeah, whatever . . . ” But we know better. After all, our state motto isn’t the Land of Enchantment for nothing.
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THERE’S ALWAYS MORE WAYS TO WIN AT THE OHKAY SATURDAYS MAYGA PAYDAY
On May 11, 18, 25, and 30, Ohkay Casino is running its MAYGA PAYDAY 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 through the length of this promotion. Entry accumulation will be April 24 through May 30. Qualify and you instantly win $50 in cash. There will be a total of 40 prize winners. On May 30, all qualifiers pick their prize from the MAYGA PAYDAY prize board—and could win $100, $250, $500, $1000, or the grand prize of $10,000 in cash!
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!
TUESDAYS WIN-KO THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN
Every Tuesday in May, 40 players will be selected between noon and 10pm. Players will receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every one sameday point earned. Winners will have an opportunity to drop a puck down the WINKO board. The puck will fall into a prize slot and you win that cash amount.
WEDNESDAYS U-GUESS IT
Play every Wednesday between 7am and 8:30pm. A large transparent container will be filled with coins. For every 50 same-day points 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 HI-LO
Every Friday night in May, Ohkay Casino runs its Friday Night Hi-Lo promotion. Twenty drawings will randomly select two winners at a time. There will be five giant cards on a board with the back facing the winner. Each card will be turned over one at a time. The player will guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the previous. Win a $50 cash prize per card guessed correctly—up to $250. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned.
FREE BINGO BLITZ
Bingo Blitz now playing Monday through Thursday in May. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet on Mondays. Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, mouthwatering gourmet burgers on Wednesday, and a spectacular Thursday night Asian Buffet. Fridays are all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. On Saturdays, enjoy the new Steak and Shrimp deal for only $10.99; and on Sundays the Seafood Buffet features all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. For breakfast enjoy the $4.99 buffet, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am.
CONCERT AND DANCE
Join the fun on Friday, May 1, with Ohkay Casino’s Festival de May concert and dance. There will be performances by Darren Cordova Y Calor, Dynette Marie, Darren Lee, Cuarenta y Cinco, and The Duranimals Band. Admission is $10, general admission. Tickets available at the Ohkay Box Office. Doors open at 8pm, concert and dance start at 9pm.
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 Perfeccion on May 1 and 2. May 8 and 9 is the always-enjoyable Peter y Los Hermanos. Simon Balkey
will entertain you on May 15 and 16. On May 22 and 23, dance to the beat of Unwound. Finishing off the month on May 29 and 30, you can move your feet to Johnny Sanchez. 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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June 12, 2015 • 8pm Doors open at 7pm Don’t miss the first-ever show at Buffalo Thunder’s brand new outdoor venue, the Sundown Theater! Experience a rare solo performance by the lead singer of the legendary Bad Company rock band. Tickets start at $30 and are available on tickets.com come or at the casino Box Office.
TOURNAMENTS
Every Wednesday, enter the weekly blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes. Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50.
PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD’EM
The jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold’em in New Mexico! Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big. If poker is your game, you have many weekly tournaments to choose from:
May 25 – Special Memorial Day Hold’em Tournament, 2pm, with $30 buy-in 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 May 17 – Omaha 8 Or Better Tournament at 2pm May 30 – Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. May 6 and 20 – 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.
DINING SPECIALS PAINTED PARROT
Hours: 4pm–8pm Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday
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May 10 for a Special Mother’s Day Brunch Served 11am to 10pm. $21.99 per person includes: glass of sangria, choice of summer salad or crab bisque, grilled sirloin with creamy mushroom sauce and steamed lobster tail, gingerglazed carrots, roasted fingerling potatoes, and Tres Leches cake for dessert.
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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ENTERTAINMENT Open Friday & Saturday Nights (unless noted) CONCERT SERIES Saturday, May 16 — Tone Loc Thursday, May 21 — Jack Russell’s Great White
TURQUOISE TRAIL
9:30pm – 12midnight May 1 and 2 – JDS Band May 8 and 9 – Cissy and Sapphire May 15 and 16 – Numethods May 22 and 23 – The Animated Jukebox May 29 and 30 – JDS Band
Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino AND Cities of Gold CHEVY CORVETTE GIVEAWAY
If a Corvette has always been your dream car, you’ll want to get in on this promotion. Play your favorite slots and table games every day all this month—with 5X entries every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—and you could drive away with a brand new Chevy Corvette Stingray to be given away on Saturday, May 30. Qualifying drawings will be on Fridays, May 15, 22, and 29, from 5pm to 10pm. One lucky winner will win $10,000 each Friday, with the grand prize winner of the new Corvette drawn at 10:30pm on Saturday, May 30. Drawings simulcast at Cities of Gold.
$10,000 SLOT MADNESS
Saturdays, May 2, 16, and 23 from noon to 10pm, play one free tournament session for your chance to win anywhere from $50 up to $5,000! Earn additional rounds with every 50 points you earn on your Players Club card. See Players Club for complete rules and details.
NEW MEMBER
Guests who sign up for a Lightning Rewards card will win back half their losses in free play (up to $100) to use on their next visit. Reward based on slot play only. Restrictions apply. See Player’s Club for complete rules and details.
JACKPOT SPIN-OFF
Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points and take your spins at the jackpot spin-off slot machine, with a prize of more than $500,000!
50+ CLUB
Every Monday and Wednesday, guests 50 and better receive $5 free play and are entered in hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm for $100 free play.
MILITARY DAY
All year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of Gold honors our service veterans. The first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.
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DINING SPECIALS RELAX AT GOLDEN CANTINA Grab a drink at the Golden Cantina, located just off the casino floor. Happy hour is every day from 4pm to 7pm, and features $1 beer specials. Open Fridays from 3pm to 1am, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 1am. Don’t miss Latin Nights with DJ Quico every Sunday from 9pm to 1am. Sat. May 2 - Miguel Timoteo Sat. May 9 - Severo y Grupo Fuego Sat. May 16 - Tequila Rain Sat. May 23 - Sierra Sat. May 30 - Dusk
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
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Sunday, May 10 | 10am – 6pm $12.95 per person plus tax Featuring your choice of red chile pork posole or green chile stew, a carving station, a variety of hot main course items, salad bar with all the fixings, over a dozen side dishes, special kid’s menu, and assorted Chef’s Choice dessert.
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Every Monday and Wednesday, show your Players Club card for a $3.99 buffet, all day long. Classics Mondays Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Includes fried chicken, meatloaf, pork chops, and more 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
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Cutting Edge on Facedown Cards You cannot play a precise game, you cannot win to the max, without knowing what cards are on the table. Yet, today, in blackjack’s most winnable games— the single- and double-deck games—the cards are dealt face-down, to thwart the advantage players have using cuttingedge methods. That change came in 1962. Before that, blackjack was almost universally a single-deck game, dealt face up to the very last card. What a great game! Unfortunately, it no longer exists. So how have today’s gambling writers responded to this very real setback? They simply ignore it. That’s not acceptable. You cannot
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It soon became apparent that a simplistic approach would not work without a high degree of inaccuracy. In other words, if you have a certain type of face-down hand that’s on the table in the 33–45 percent range in a certain situation, you cannot just ignore it. If you ignore it, you’ll make mistakes in the 33–45 percent range, which makes this type of exercise useless. That was my biggest challenge: I had to create a novel type of blackjack method that covered the percentages really well. So, for advantage players, I came up with a rotating estimate method to identify what cards are on the table, facedown—and not difficult to pull off, either. That was just one innovation, which computer tests proved highly accurate. For entry-level players, however, I provided a separate chapter full of empowering guidance culled from my research that will prove most profitable. The point is, you need to learn how to identify the face-down cards. Otherwise you cannot win to the max versus the single- and double-deck games—the most beatable blackjack games you’ll ever play. More details in my next column.
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19)
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)
The planet Mercury, ruler of communication and travel, impacts your need to conclude business matters from the past. You will also feel driven to finish repairs around the house and clear up clutter. Finances are on a roller coaster until the 21st.
As you begin a new chapter in your life, the new moon keeps a steady stream of money coming your way so you can accomplish your heart’s desires. Start planning your future, revamp your resume, or work on getting more credentials. Your romantic dry spell is temporary.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20)
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21)
Your birthday month is here! There is no standing still during this cycle, as you start investing time and energy into yourself for a change. You emerge from a difficult two-year period to triumph over obstacles. Your romantic curiosity awakens.
The full moon lands in your sign on the third, highlighting a need for balance between your career and family obligations. If you jeopardize your income so you’re available for a love interest, you may encounter setbacks. This is a cycle of new partnerships and connections.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)
Your thinking cap will be working overtime as Mercury retrogrades until June 11. The planets begin aligning in your sign, stepping up networking and socializing for business purposes. The cosmos also sparks travel and prompts you to play advisor. A child tests your patience.
Until June 11 try to avoid losing out on business because of missing deadlines. Don’t second guess your judgment under the full moon— stand your ground. Your intuition is at an alltime high, so listen to your inner voice. Try to get away on Memorial Day.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22)
You are emerging from a very introspective period. The new moon opens your heart and helps jumpstart your personal life. The “green light” is on for all financial negotiations, but avoid risks and rely on common sense. Socializing is fun and exciting on the 24th.
Lucky you! The planet Venus enters your sign on the seventh, protecting you on all fronts and paving the way for love and prosperity. The full moon on the third brings closure on past personal and business connections that have not been in your best interest.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)
The new moon on the 18th, along with Mercury and Mars, puts you in a creative and inventive mode. You will seek other financial venues during this cycle. You feel restless, with a need to break out of routine, but don’t jeopardize your current income. Romance is complicated now.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)
You’re at your wits end with travel and communications problems this month. Make a real effort to understand what other people need. The stars impact your career house, causing business deals to take propriety as you aim for success. You reconnect with old friends.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)
You have an ace up your sleeve at this time, and the confidence and determination to take your place professionally. You have entered a highly ambitious cycle now and your superiors will recognize you for your perseverance. A new car may be in order.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)
Everything may be moving very fast right now as the planets align in fire and air, forcing you to sink or swim. You have to save yourself before you rescue anyone else. A new career offer is made to you right after a loss. Be open to a move.
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BISON REWARDS
New Bison Rewards Club members can sign up for FREE, earn 50 points, and receive $10 (same day). Members earn 100 points during the year. Come in during the month of your birthday and receive $10.
MEMORIAL DAY
Outdoor Fun: May 23 & 30
Earn entries for every 15 points at the slots or 30 minutes of continuous table games play. On May 23, six winners total will be chosen from the raffle barrel: one winner each at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm, and two winners at 10pm. Each winner wins a Weber Barbeque Grill. On May 30, six winners total will be chosen from the raffle barrel: one winner each at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm and two winners at 10pm. Each winner wins a Rototiller Yard Machine. Hot Seat Drawings will be held from 1pm to 6pm (twice per hour) for $50 for each winner. One table games player will be selected to win $50 each at 2pm and 5:30pm, via using numbered discs. Players can win twice per Saturday with the hot seats, but can only win once per Saturday for the ticket entries with this promotion.
May 25 Two players chosen randomly each hour from noon to 5pm will each win cash via hot seat drawings. There will be a total of 10 winners, and two table games players (selected at 1pm and 3pm) via numbered discs will also win cash. Between noon and 1pm: Two winners will win $100 cash each Between 1pm and 2pm: Two winners will win $150 cash each Between 2pm and 3pm: Two winners will win $200 cash each Between 3pm and 4pm: Two winners will win $250 cash each Between 4pm and 5pm: Two winners will win $300 cash each At 1pm: Table games winner will win $150 cash each At 3pm: Table games winner will win $250 cash each
DAILY SPECIALS
5X Mondays Bison Rewards Club members earn 5X points by playing slots between 10am and 10pm.
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Tuesday Young at Heart Meals 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. Tuesday Bingo On Tuesdays, there is a $100 winner every game from 11am to noon, a $200 winner every game at 7pm and 8pm, and a $250 winner at 9pm. Earn 10 points per card for the morning session, 15 points per card (total points needed) for the evening session. Also on Tuesdays, earn 2X points from 10pm to midnight. Wednesday Spin and Win Hot Seats Earn entries to a drawing in which you can win $50 cash and also spin a “wheel” that could double your winnings. Between 1pm and 4pm, one winner per hour will be selected, and between 7pm and 10pm, two winners per hour will be randomly selected. Earn entries for every 5 points at the slots or 15 minutes of continuous table games play. Two table game players will also be selected randomly at 2pm and 8pm, via using numbered discs. Thursday Points Bison Reward Customers earn 5X points every Thursday in May from 10am to 10pm.
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Friday Night Paydays From 7:30pm to 10:30pm every Friday, there are 7 drawings with progressively more cash to win each half hour. Receive an entry for every 10 points earned at the slots. The selected winner receives the following cash each half hour, for a total of $1,300 given away each Friday: 7:30pm – $100 8pm – $125 8:30pm – $150 9pm – $175 9:30pm – $200 10pm – $250 10:30pm – $300 If the prize is not claimed, the unclaimed cash prize will be added to the following drawing.
Cruising Down the Road:
Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16 • Sunday, May 17 Earn entries on the above dates toward the grand prizes (listed below) for every 20 points earned at slots or 30 minutes of continuous table games play. Hot seat drawings 6pm to 9pm (three times per hour) for $50 each drawing on Saturdays. Hot seat drawings 3pm to 6pm for $50 on Sunday, May 17. Grand prize drawings on Saturday, May 16 are as follows: • 9pm – $500 • 9:15pm – $700 • 9:30pm – Honda Shadow motorcycle Grand prize drawings on Sunday, May 17 are as follows: • 7pm – $500 • 7:15pm – $700 • 7:30pm – Honda Shadow motorcycle
Sunday Spin & Win Hot Seats
From noon to 5pm, every Sunday in May (except May 10), two winners per hour—ten winners total— will win $75 in cash. Winning players will also spin a “wheel” that could double their earnings.
EARN ENTRIES Saturdays
Grand Prize Drawings
Sunday
9P $500 9:15P $700 9:30P Honda Shadow Motorcycle
April 18 & 25, May 2, 9, 16 May 17
ON MAY 16
Grand Prize Drawings
TICKET ENTRY DRAWINGS
ON MAY 17
- 20 Points/entry Slots - 30 Minutes of continuous play/entry Table Games - Hot Seat drawings 6P to 9P (3X per hour) for $50 each drawing on Saturdays.
7P $500 7:15P $700 7:30P Honda Shadow Motorcycle
- Hot Seat Drawings 3P to 6P for $50 on Sunday May 17
Mother’s Day Cash
On Sunday, May 10, enjoy hot seat drawings from 1pm to 5pm. Three female winners per hour will win $100 each. Look for a similar promotion for male winners on Father’s Day, June 21.
FOOD SPECIALS
Friday Night Fish Fry May and June, from 4pm to 11pm All Bison Rewards members can enjoy various fried fish selections. No take-out orders or “to go” boxes allowed. Saturday Prime Rib May, June, and July, from 4pm to 11pm All Bison Rewards members can enjoy Queen Cut Prime Rib (approximately 9 ounces) with potato and vegetables for only $12.99, OR King Cut Prime Rib (approximately 14 ounces) with potato and vegetables for only $14.99.
Grand Prize
Management reserves all rights to alter or cancel any promotion.
*Motorcycles may not be this color.
2 Honda Shadow Motorcycles
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