Vol. 14 - No. 11 • November 2016
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Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.
E N T E R T A I N M E N T War & Tierra What do you get when you mix funk, jazz, R&B, and rock and roll? You get one of the greatest bands of all time. War has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, with hits that include “Cisco Kid” and “Lowrider.” They’ll share the ticket with Tierra, the band named Best R&B Vocal Group by four leading magazines, including Billboard. Don’t miss the opportunity to see both these amazing bands perform at Isleta Resort & Casino on Friday, November 4. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $25 for lower level standing and $30 for reserved.
Tracy Byrd Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome Tracy Byrd, live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on Saturday December 10. Tickets are $30 for lower-level standing-room only and $35 for reserved seating.
LeAnn Rimes
Today is Christmas Tour 2016
Tommy James & the Shondells
Since 1996, LeAnn Rimes has been climbing the country music charts and warming our hearts. December 14 is your chance to see her at Isleta Resort & Casino. Tickets are $50 for VIP seating and $40 for reserved seating.
Tommy James & the Shondells are still rockin’, performing their many timeless hits to sellout crowds across the country. Do not miss your chance to see them live on stage at Isleta Resort & Casino Saturday, November 26. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $40 for VIP seating and $30 for reserved seating.
Tickets are available through the box office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted. For more information on other great shows visit isleta.com.
Drawings November 25th from 8:30am–10:30am
Five $200 cash winners every 30 minutes Must Earn 50 Same Day Points to Qualify. Must be 21 years of age to participate.
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Promotions and Events for November Join the Club!
Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.
Money Tree
This fun promotion runs Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 10pm, from now through November 19. There will be two winners every 30 minutes, with cash prizes up to $5,000.
Cash Drop
Back by popular demand! Join the fun every Sunday from now through November 13 to play Cash Drop, featuring drawings every hour from 10am to 10pm. Simply play your favorite slots, table game, or poker game, and earn 25 points in the hour prior to the drawing to be eligible to win your share of over $35,000 in cash!
Santa Bucks
Palace West Casino is celebrating the holidays by giving away Santa Bucks in their cash machine. Every Sunday, November 20 to December 25, from noon to 8pm, one lucky winner will enter the cash machine to catch as many Santa Bucks as they can.
Veteran’s Day
To say thank you for their service, Isleta is giving away a free hat to all active and retired members of our military on Friday, November 11, from 8am to 8pm. Redeem yours at the Isleta Players Club. While supplies last.
Black Friday Blowout
Isleta Resort & Casino is making it easy to win cash, free play, and all the best merchandise for Black Friday. From November 24 at 5pm until November 25 at 10pm, every 30 minutes a lucky guest will be selected to win a prize. To be eligible, simply earn 25 points prior to each drawing with your Isleta Club card inserted in any slot machine or presented at any table, poker, or bingo game. There will be over 55 drawings at which you can try your luck.
Military Mondays
Isleta Resort & Casino would like to say “thank you” to our military men and women. Every Monday, guests with a valid military ID will receive $10 in free slot play and special discounts throughout the property.
We Love Our Seniors Play at Palace West Casino every Tuesday and Thursday from now until November 17, and take aim at hundreds of dollars every hour from noon until 8pm.
Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm, at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years or better will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.
Santa’s Safe Cracker
Poker
Hunting for Hundreds
On Fridays and Saturdays, November 25 through December 24, Isleta Resort & Casino will conduct drawings every two hours between 2pm and 10pm for a chance to crack Santa’s safe. Four winners will be selected at each drawing. Guests can earn entries with every 25 points earned on slots, tables, poker, and bingo.
Santa’s Stash of Cash
Isleta Resort & Casino is giving away Santa’s Stash of Cash every Sunday and Tuesday, November 27 through December 27. To be eligible, simply earn 25 points prior to each drawing with your Isleta Club card inserted in any slot machine or presented at any table, poker, or bingo game. Drawings are every hour from 10am to 10pm, and you could win up to $500 in cash.
Isleta Bad Beat Jackpot Aces Over Jacks All the time—guaranteed! Football Fundays Qualify all week long during regular play to claim your squares on the football prize square board. Win $50 per square the first through third quarter and $100 for the fourth quarter during the selected Sunday night football game. Splash the Pot Play Splash the Pot every Monday and Wednesday, now through December, from 3pm to 10pm, when $25 in chips will be added to drawn live poker game every hour.
$10 Free Poker Buy-In Tuesdays between 11am and 7pm, receive $10 in chips after a minimum buy-in of $50. Limited to first 30 players who meet buy-in requirement. Live games only. Player Rewards Get rewarded for playing on Thursdays. Starting at 2pm and lasting until 11pm, players can earn one drawing ticket for every hour of live play for a chance to win $100 in Isleta’s Player Reward drawings.
Bingo
New Super Saturdays Bingo Session Sales begin at 2pm for the mini-session beginning at 3pm. $5 double-action mini-packs. Warm-ups begin at 5:30pm and regular session begins at 6pm with $5 all-you-can-play playing $500 or $1,000. Session includes a new pick-a-prize game. Veteran’s Day On Friday, November 11, evening session buy-in is $5 or all-you-can-play paying $500, or $10 pays $1,000 in cash. $2.00 Red, White, and Blue game pays $200, $400, or $600 in cash. There will be a $500 consolation prize for the following specials: GBall Jackpot, Bonanza Jackpot, Do It Yourself Jackpot, and Super Jackpot. Black Friday Bingo On Friday, November 25, evening session buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play paying $500 or $1,000 in cash. $3 Black Friday Blackout game pays out $1,000. There will be a $500 consolation prize for the following specials: G-Ball Jackpot, Bonanza Jackpot, Do It Yourself Jackpot, and Super Jackpot. All Isleta Eagle Players Club members will be eligible to win one of five (5) TVs or five (5) drawings for $100 in cash with paid admission. Super Senior Wednesdays Matinee session at noon • evening session at 6:30pm For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-you-canplay, and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 all-you-can-play and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250. Bingo Millions Try all of Isleta’s Bingo Millions games. They come in all shapes and sizes, so you can find a game that fits you—and that could make you a millionaire today! See Bingo Hall for more details. Bingo closures: November 4 and 26
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JEEPSTAKES GIVEAWAY November 1–29
Apache Spirit Club members who stop by Inn of the Mountain Gods or Casino Apache Travel Center on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in November have a chance to drive home in a new 2016 Jeep Patriot, thanks to the Jeepstakes Giveaway. Every 50 points earned after swiping an Apache Spirit Club card earns one entry into the drawing on Tuesday, November 29 at 7pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Play on Tuesdays for an even bigger chance to win, when 50 points will grant 5 entries.
$25,000 BLACK FRIDAY CASH FOR CHRISTMAS
Friday, November 25
Let Inn of the Mountain Gods fund your Christmas shopping with the $25,000 Black Friday Cash for Christmas giveaway on Friday, November 25 from 4:30am to 7am. Every half hour, five players will be drawn to enter the cash cube to grab as much money as possible. Apache Spirit Club members who swipe their club card between 4:30am and
6:45am and earn 10 points will gain one entry into the twice-hourly drawings.
FALL FEST KLINKO November 1–29
Apache Spirit Club members who earn 20 points from 1pm to 7:50pm every Tuesday in November can win up to $500 in cash during Fall Fest Klinko at Casino Apache Travel Center. Club members must earn 20 points and then swipe their Apache Spirit Club card at any kiosk to print their entry ticket for the 8pm cash drawing.
E N T E R T A I N M E N T JOHN ANDERSON WITH BEN AND NOEL HAGGARD & THE STRANGERS
WENDELL’S STEAK & SEAFOOD THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
It’s a country music blast from the past on Friday, November 11, as country music veteran John Anderson performs at Inn of the Mountain Gods, along with special guests Ben and Noel Haggard & The Strangers. Over his 39year career, John Anderson has produced 23 albums with 20 Top 10 singles, including six No. 1’s like “Wild and Blue,” “Swingin,” and “Straight Tequila Night.” Joining Anderson is Ben and Noel Haggard, sons of the late Merle Haggard, along with Merle’s old band The Strangers. Ben and Noel Haggard tour together, continuing their father’s legacy by singing his songs and playing the dates Merle had planned before his passing. The Haggard brothers have recently opened for Willie Nelson and have upcoming shows with Jamey Johnson and The Oak Ridge Boys. Tickets for the November 11 performance start at $25.
Don’t miss out on a savory Thanksgiving Brunch from 11am to 3pm at Wendell’s Steak & Seafood inside Inn of the Mountain Gods. The holiday menu features applewood-smoked-bacon wrapped turkey, grilled salmon fillets, roasted pumpkin soup, and more. The meal is $47.99 for adults, $38.99 for seniors, and $20.99 for children 12 and under. To view the full menu, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com
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Join Inn of the Mountain Gods from 11am to 9pm this Thanksgiving for the Gathering of Nations Thanksgiving Buffet. Guests can enjoy a variety of delicious dishes, including a full salad bar, Thanksgiving favorites, a carving station, divine desserts, and more. The buffet is $29.99 for adults, $24.99 for seniors, and $16.99 for children 12 and under. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com to view the full menu.
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OPENING DAY AT SKI APACHE November 24
Ski Apache, the United States’ southernmost ski resort, will open for the 2016–2017 winter season on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, weather permitting. Ski Apache features 750 skiable acres across 55 runs accessed by 11 lifts. The mountain offers a mix of wide beginner slopes, tough bump runs, a huge bowl, nice cruising runs, and a terrain park with jumps, tubes, and rails. Season passes start at $365. For more information, visit SkiApache.com.
LITTLE RIVER BAND November 26
Despite numerous changes in lineup and musical direction, Australia’s Little River Band has been one of the most successful rock bands in the world over their 31-year career. The first Australian band to ever reach gold and platinum verification from the RIAA, Little River Band found consistent mainstream success in the United States and Australia throughout the ’70s and early ’80s, with Top 10 hits like “Reminiscing,” “The Night Owls,” and “Lonesome Loser.” Tickets for Little River Band’s Saturday, November 26 performance start at $20.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING November 27
Join Inn of the Mountain Gods in celebrating the season with a Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 27 from 1pm to 6pm. Free to attend, the lighting starts at 1pm as Barnes and Nobles opens a special holiday bookstore at the resort, followed by pictures with Santa, cookies, and hot cocoa at 4pm and culminating with the tree is lighting at 5:30pm.
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FREE THE TURKEY November 6–27
Free the Turkey and free your wallet at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center Sundays in November from 1pm to 6:50pm. Each week, three Apache Spirit Club members who earn 20 points will be selected for a drawing where they will compete for prizes up to $1,500. Three winners will be selected from the drawing and given a clear locked box with a stuffed turkey inside. Each winner will be given 30 keys and will have 30 seconds to find the right key to unlock the box. If one or more players cannot open their box, they will receive $250 cash. Points can be earned from 1pm to 6:50pm, and drawings will be at 7pm.
COINS FOR CANS November 1–29
Coins for Cans is back this fall at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center after September’s promotional donation drive accumulated a total of 1,671 pounds of non-perishable food for local schools. The drive continues every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday through November 29 from 10am to 8pm, where Apache Spirit Club members who donate five cans of non-perishable food will receive a 5X multiplier for the entire day. Club members who donate two peanut butter items with their five cans will earn a 7X multiplier for that day.
LAUGH ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK November 1–December 28
This November and December, guests at Inn of the Mountain Gods will have the chance to win up to $200 cash or up to $100 in Free Spirit Play just for attending LOL Comedy Night. To enter, guests simply drop their Club 49 ticket stub along with their first and last name into the drawing drum. Drawings will be held after the show, Wednesdays at 9pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT KICKOFF
November 1–November 25
Kick the weekend off with a bang at Casino Apache Travel Center during Friday Night Kickoff hot seat drawings. Chances at more than $25,000 in cash prizes await Apache Spirit Club members who earn 20 points between 3pm and 10pm every Friday through November 25. Drawings start at 4:30pm and will be held every half hour through 10pm, with $50, $75, $100, $150, and $200 cash prizes up for grabs.
EARLY BIRD MYSTERY MULTIPLIER November 4–November 25
It pays to play early on Fridays in November at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center, thanks to the Early Bird Mystery Multiplier. Apache Spirit Club members who earn 10 points and swipe their ASC club card between 8am and 11am can win up to a 10X points multiplier.
HIGH FIVE FOR 55’s GOBBLER GIVEAWAY November 2–November 30
Seniors 55 and over have the chance to win up to $250 in Free Spirit Play every Wednesday in November with the High Fives for 55’s Gobble Giveaway. Seniors can gain one entry to the hourly drawings from 2pm to 4pm by earning 5 points. Additionally, Mondays bring a 5X point multiplier from 8am to 11am, as well as 50 percent off dining at Gathering of Nations Buffet, Big Game Sports Bar, and Smokey B’s every Monday and Wednesday.
HONOR OUR SOLDIER’S ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES November 1, 2016 – October 31, 2017
Starting November 1, Apache Spirit Club members can enroll in the Honor Our Soldiers club. Honor Our Soldiers club members receive 20 percent discounts on dining, concert tickets, hotel rates, and at the Stronghold Gift Shop, plus exclusive VIP concert meet and greet opportunities.
VETERAN’S SALUTE SLOT TOURNAMENT Saturday, November 12
Up to $5,000 cash is on the line for those who put it all on the line at the Veteran’s Salute Slot Tournament on Saturday, November 12 from 2pm to 4pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods. To enter, participants must enroll in the Honor Our Soldiers club and earn 10 points.
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THE TRUMP TAJ MAHAL: NO LONGER A WONDER OF THE WORLD
In an October 17 ABC News story reported by Geoff Martz, Marjorie McAfee, and Alexa Veliente, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino and Resort in Atlantic City was advertised as the eighth wonder of the world when it opened in 1990, making it Donald Trump’s biggest and boldest real estate project to date. Now, it’s perhaps his costliest, as the lights were shut off for good on October 10, after years of losses. Its opening was a spectacle of outrageous proportions, drawing guests like Michael Jackson and featuring reporting by celebrity journalist Robin Leach, who stated that the casino had made $2 million on opening day. Although that haul sounded impressive, gaming industry financial analyst Marvin The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The casino shut Roffman says he knew at the time it down on Oct. 10, 2016. Source: ABC News. Ron Galella Collection/Getty wasn’t sustainable. “The Taj would Images have to make close to $1.3 million
a day to break even. No casino in the world ever had a win anywhere near approaching that kind of number,” he is reported as saying. Add to that the fact that Trump was in continual conflict with the construction company who had
been hired to build the casino, and it was a white elephant of epic proportions. Unfortunately, the closing leaves thousands of workers without their jobs. And that’s a gamble no one likes to take.
Michael Jackson and Donald Trump at Trump’s Taj Mahal Casino opening on April 5, 1990 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Source: ABC
News. Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images. Mel Evans/AP Photo
JOIN THE FUN AT SAN FELIPE CASINO IN NOVEMBER Fall Into Cash
Make sure to drop by San Felipe Casino this month for your chance to play Fall Into Cash. If you’re selected, you get to drop three balls down the game board for your chance to win $300 to $2,100. Every combination is a winner. The top prize is awarded for landing on three 7s. Drawing times are 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm.
San Felipe Casino Salutes Our Veterans
Starting on Saturday, November 5, any veteran or active duty member of our military will get $10 in Loyalty Play. Just show your military ID or veteran endorsed state issued ID at the Players Club. Then on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, all veterans can enjoy a twofor-one buffet and $20 in Loyalty Play.
One-Day Slot Tournament
San Felipe Casino is hosting a one-day slot tournament on November 16 from noon to 8pm. Registration and tournament starts at noon.
Full Moon Cash Grab
On November 14 from 7pm to 10pm, play your favorite slot or table game and you could be one of five winners selected for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash.
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Each day from now through December 31, craps players with the highest number of consecutive rolls will be declared the high roller and will win $100 in gaming cheques. A $5 minimum bet is required and unclaimed prizes will be rolled over into the next day’s award.
11X Points in November
Stop by San Felipe Casino and earn 11X points on November 3 (2pm to 4pm), November 10 (4pm to 6pm), November 17 (6pm to 8pm), and November 24 (8pm to 10pm).
Hot Seat Drawings
Every Tuesday in November (8, 15, 22, and 29) from 7pm to 10pm, you could win up to $400 in cash.
Football Season is Back
When you earn 100 points at any San Felipe Casino table game, you’ll earn a drawing ticket for a chance to every to win great pro football items. Drawings are Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays, every two hours from 2pm to 10pm. You don’t have to be present to win.
Great Dining Selections
There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open for breakfast from 9am to noon, lunch is noon to 4pm, and dinner is 4pm to close. Prices are $7.99 for breakfast, $9.99 for lunch, and $12.99 for dinner. Show your Players Club Card and receive a $1 discount. If you’re in the mood for some great fast food then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a wide selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.
Casino Employees Day
Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in Loyalty Play, plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
Government Employee Day
Active, retired military, and other government employees receive a two-forone buffet on Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.
$35 Gas Purchase will get you $10 Loyalty Slot Play
Got gas? San Felipe Casino does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in Loyalty Play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week.
Did You Also Know…
San Felipe Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games Loyalty Play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino! E N T E R TA I N M E N T November Live Music and Dancing Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am November 4: Native Sons November 5: Severy Y Grupo Fuego November 11: Rude Boyz November 12: UFC 205 *Cover
(No cover for any New Mexico Casino Employee, just present your ID)
November 18: Fat City November 19: Redneck the Band November 25: Whiskey Baby November 26: Tequila Rain
SPECIAL THURSDAY NIGHT THANKSGIVING SHOW November 24: Rude Boyz
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Scotty McCreery Saturday, November 12 • 8pm
New Mexico has always been a top stop for country music artists, from renowned names to breakout artists. This fall, yet another up-and-comer is poised to thrill audiences as Scotty McCreery takes the stage on Saturday, November 12, at Route 66 Casino Hotel. McCreery captured the hearts of millions after winning season ten of American Idol, and he went on to tour as an opener for such industry giants as Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts. His debut album, Clear As Day, was the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011, and he became both the youngest man and first country music artist in history to have his first album debut atop the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart. His deep voice and thoughtful lyrics combine to create music that is both traditional and contemporary country, resulting in hits like “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble with Girls.” His second album, See You Tonight, featured five songs co-written by McCreery, including the topten hit “See You Tonight,” which helped catapult the album to platinum status. He can also add author to his list of accomplishments, with the 2016 release of his first book, Go Big or Go Home: The Journey Toward the Dream. Come experience Scotty McCreery at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Saturday, November 12. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com
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Japan Likely to Legalize Gambling Japan, with the world’s third largest economy, appears close to legalizing gambling. Their government now sees the potential to
draw tourism—and tax revenues—via “integrated resorts,” expansive properties that include hotels, malls, entertainment venues, and
restaurants that many countries, including Japan’s economic rival, Singapore, have long seen as an economic boon. Even though gambling is currently officially illegal in Japan, the betting culture has long been widespread, most visibly in the pachinko halls—arcade-style outlets where players can win money depending on the games’ outcome. If the government ends up giving the official okay to gambling, it is estimated that the revenue potential would be over $40 billion per year, which would have a huge impact on the Japanese economy.
BATTLE OF THE BANDS SATURDAY, NOV. 12 at 7pm
Reminice Band vs. Twang Deluxe Free Advance Tickets Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8am
Dancing Eagle $1 Cinema
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Free groceries? Free gas? You bet!
Fill Your Tank Fill Your Fridge!
You can forget about those budget busters for a whole year if you’re one of four Grand Prize winners in our Gas & Groceries For a Year Giveaway! Come on in for some fun in November and you might just fill your gas tank and your kitchen cabinets for free.
Qualifier Drawings Every Friday in November at 7pm & 8pm Followed by the Grand Prize Drawing Winners receive $75/week in Groceries and $25/week in Gas. Rules apply. Visit Player’s Club for details.
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS Saturday, November 12 at 7pm
REMINICE BAND VS. TWANG DELUXE FREE advance tickets on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 8am
NEW SLOTS INCLUDING Breaking Bad Duo Grab your FREE advance tickets on Wednesday, October 5 at 8am
DANCING EAGLE CASINO The Winning’s Great at 108!
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Promotions and Events for November at
2016 FOOTBALL PICKS
November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, & 28 Kick off the football season at Sky City Casino for your share of over $47,610 in free play or up to $5,000 in cash. Patrons earning 250 points or more can activate Football Pick on the kiosk.
November 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29
Sky City Casino is giving patrons more opportunities to win cash in November with Winner(s) Take All Drawings. Ten winners drawn at 9pm every Monday and Tuesday in November win $100 to $1,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.
VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION
November 11 In honor of our veterans and their service to our country, Sky City Casino is giving $10 in free play to all veterans on November 11. Veterans 21 years and older must present their players card and military ID at Player Services to receive free play.
THANKSGIVING MATCH-UP N O V E M B E R E N T E R TA I N M E N T
WEDNESDAY 8pm-12am
30 Karaoke Night THURSDAY 8pm-12am
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November 24 & 25 Sky City Casino is giving thanks to patrons with the $12,000 Thanksgiving Matchup total cash giveaway. Try your luck on November 24 and 25 from 5pm to 10pm for a chance to win $400 to $1,000 in cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 40 points earned.
TABLE GAMES SPIN November 1–30
Come play table games at Sky City Casino Pit for your chance to win $200 to $1,000 in cash every day in November. Patrons receive one entry by playing blackjack, craps, roulette, and Three Card Poker, between the hours of 9pm to 10pm nightly. One winner will be drawn at 10:30pm nightly; patrons must be present to win.
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ACE IN THE HOLE
November 1–30 Come play at Sky City Pit and take the winning helping hand with Ace in the Hole. Ace in the Hole vouchers can be printed at any kiosk and redeemed at any blackjack table to double your winning odds. See Sky City Table Games for complete details.
BINGO’S TURKEY PLINKO
November 16, 23, & 30 Play Plinko at Bingo in November for your chance at winning $50 to $200 in cash. Guests with a single cash spend of $15 or more, using their players card, are eligible for cash 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.
5X MULTIPLIER
Play at Sky City Casino every Thursday in 2016 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.
SIZZLIN’ SENIORS
Every Wednesday in November, patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior patrons earning 50 points from 8am to 3pm also receive one ticket into the Sizzlin’ Seniors cash drawing for a chance to win $100 in cash every half hour between 1pm and 4pm. Other Wednesday offers in November include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).
TANK TOPPER
Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at Player Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky Way Travel Center.
BIG RIG CASH
Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Rig Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2016 to win $250 cash plus $100 free play (if present) or $250 (if not present). Sky City CDL cardholders earn one free entry per day, and may earn additional entries with every 30 points earned in play per day.
CDL FUEL & FOOD
Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more of diesel receive a two-for-one buffet or half off a single buffet.
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There’s Always More Ways to Win at the OHKAY SATURDAYS THANKSGIVEAWAY CASH!!
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Let’s go back to those early days in Vegas, when El Rancho Vegas ruled the desert. This was a cute joint, a decent casino comprised of a series of mini-cottages dotting the grounds—nothing humongous, just right. The showroom was cozy, like, no matter where you sat, you felt close to the stage. The casino had all the games: slots, blackjack, roulette, live poker (this was before Texas Hold’em galloped into town). There was even a Wheel of Fortune on the casino floor. This round bandit was more of a carnival game than a legit casino wager. If you were spotted playing “The Wheel,” you got branded a sucker. “Take his money and put him back on the bus home,” was a common refrain. You have to wonder why anyone gave it a whirl. Honestly,
though, there are people stumbling around out there who simply appear to be anxiously waiting to get hoodwinked. You’ve seen ‘em. Anyway, for each of their games the El Rancho provided players with a mini pamphlet titled “Games People Play” that described the history of that particular game, how it was played, the odds of winning, the best bets, and so on. The pamphlet for “The Wheel,” told of its atrocious odds. Big wins were possible, but they were a serious long shot. Players were more likely to get nailed by lightning than to be struck with a big wheel payoff. As a pink-cheeked rookie I asked my uncle, a mid-level executive at El Rancho, about these pamphlets. “Well, everyone likes ‘em,” he said, “but no one follows the guidelines, the recommendations. Know what I mean?” I was dumbfounded. “Are you saying that no one follows
the advice of the experts? “Only a small percentage,” my uncle replied. “Six or seven out of a hundred.” I couldn’t believe it. The experts give expert advice to 100 people and only about 7 or so get the message? It’s like handing a bottle of vodka and your car keys to your 16-year-old nephew and telling him to behave. So, here we go. The advice of the experts: In blackjack, always split a pair of 8s, regardless of what the dealer shows. If you’re dealt a pair of 4s, hit on all of the dealer’s up cards. And always split a pair of aces. While suffering through live poker remember, regardless of the value of your two hole cards, your chances of bettering the hand are 50/50. It’s not so much that you get good at bluffing, it’s that you need to know when the other player is bluffing. When you are out of a hand, stay in the game, watch the faces of the other players still in the game, and look for their “tells,” those bits of body language that reveal what’s going on in their heads. Do they scratch their chin, cough, shift in their chair? I learned this the hard way. A pal of mine, a very successful Hold’em player, a sweet young lass who earns a six-figure income year in and year out, watched me one day at the table. Over cocktails afterward, she said to me, “Billy, you’re a decent poker player. But you’ve got way too many tells. Even Ray Charles could whip your rear end.” Hey, what can I say? Nobody’s perfect. So just do as I say, not as I do.
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WEDNESDAYS FABULOUS 50s
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You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card. Try our Mexican and Margarita buffet on Mondays! Also enjoy Tuesday Mediterranean night, Wednesday enjoy Mouthwatering Burgers and Wings. The Spectacular Thursday Asian Buffet is just $8.99. Friday is all-you-can-eat crab for just $18.99. Saturdays is the mouthwatering Steak and Shrimp for only $10.99. Sunday feast on the Seafood Buffet featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. Enjoy the $4.99 breakfast buffet available Monday through Friday from 6:30 am – 11:00 am. Minimum point required on your Winners Club Card.
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Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where we showcase great entertainment all month. Tuesday’s enjoy Karaoke night. Enjoy live bands every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month enjoy the sounds of David Maestas on November 4th and 5th. • November 11th & 12th get your feet movin with Simon Balkey. • On November 18th & 19th get your country on with Perfect StrangR. • Finishing off the month, November 25th and 26th is to be announced. When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—At Ohkay Hotel Casino there is ALWAYS More Ways to Win!
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Golden Buffet at Cities of Gold Major renovations are underway! Golden Buffet will be closed for part of November and December for exciting changes. Join them in January to see what they’ve done. Monday through Friday from 8am to 10:30am, breakfast is only $5.99. Earn 25 points on your players card, and it’s free.
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Margarita Festival Saturday, November 19 From noon until 5pm, enjoy live music, tequila tastings, margarita sampling, and so much more at the 3rd annual Margarita Festival. Tickets are $20, and 20 percent of all proceeds benefit The Food Depot of Northern New Mexico. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase and donate three cans at the door to receive a commemorative event T-shirt. Tickets are on sale now at the casino box office or at Tickets.com.
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LEANN RIMES TODAY IS CHRISTMAS Wednesday, December 14 • 8pm What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a concert by superstar LeAnn Rimes? Bringing the spirit of her 2015 album to live audiences, the Today is Christmas tour will feature songs off that album, which include holiday classics as well as originals. In a press release promoting the tour, Rimes says, “With everything that is going on in the world, I think we could all benefit from a little Christmas cheer this year. I love being able to celebrate my favorite holiday with all of my fans singing along . . .” Born in Jackson, Mississippi, and raised in Texas, the 34-yearold Rimes hit it big at the tender age of 13, following the release of the single “Blue.” The album of the same name, released the following year, reached No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart and was certified multiplatinum. Multiple awards followed, including an American Music Award, two Grammy awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. LeAnn also starred in the 1997 television movie Holiday in Your Heart, based on a book that she had co-authored. In 1999, Rimes released what was perhaps her most successful album, LeAnn Rimes, featuring 11 country music standards, including the Patsy Cline hits “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces.” Since then Rimes has released 10 other albums, including her latest, Remnants, which was released at the end of last month. Bask in the aura of a genuine country music sensation as well as in the spirit of the season, when LeAnn Rimes hits the stage at Isleta Resort & Casino on Wednesday, December 14 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
TRACY BYRD Saturday, December 10 • 8pm Country music star Tracy Byrd is more than just a successful musician. The smooth-voiced crooner responsible for the hits “Holdin’ Heaven” (his 1993 No. 1 breakout single), “Ten Rounds with Jose Cuervo,” and 28 additional singles, including 11 in the Top 10, is also an active advocate for several worthy causes. He is the National Spokesperson for Special Olympics International for the Country Music Association, the inventor of a crank bait fishing lure whose sales benefit the organization, and the host of an annual golfing/fishing/music event that raises money for local Texas charities, including the March of Dimes, the Children’s Miracle Network, and others. An avid cook, Byrd is also the author of Eat Like a Byrd: The Tracy Byrd Cookbook, which “uses rubs and marinades to create memorable meals.” Tracy Byrd’s Tiny Town Products, his line of spices, rubs, and marinades, are available at Walmart and Kroger stores, and Byrd donates five cents from each sale to the Children’s Miracle Network. Byrd is now touring in support of his latest album, All American Texan, which dropped last month, and includes the honky-tonk-tinged title opener as well as the rollicking “Texas Truck,” which is sure to have audiences on their feet. So get ready to enjoy these news songs as well as old favorites when Tracy Byrd makes an appearance at Isleta Resort & Casino on Saturday, December 10 at 8pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
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The annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) was held last month at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. To no one’s surprise, one of the leading exhibitors at the four-day spectacular was International Game Technology (IGT). The gaming giant’s theme this year was “Innovation at Play.” They didn’t disappoint. As always, G2E is the gaming industry’s equivalent of the automobile industry’s Auto Show—a glimpse into the future of what gaming enthusiasts can expect to find on casino floors. The launch of the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet, boasting a 32-inch curved landscape touchscreen topped with a 50-inch curved portrait display will debut with titles such as “The Ellen DeGeneres Show Sharing the Love” video slots, and “The Goonies” video slots. Another new cabinet that was unveiled was the CrystalDual + Stepper with a 40inch upper LCD screen. Titles to look for in this format include “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “How to Marry a Millionaire” slots. IGT celebrates its 20th anniversary of the Wheel of Fortune slots franchise with two new games themes, including “Wheel of Fortune Double Times 3x4x5x” 3D game on the AXXIS 3D cabinet. It will also introduce “Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Double
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Ladies Night Military Appreciation
Sky Ute Casino appreciates the members of our armed services. In order to say thank you, active, reserve, retired, or veteran members of the military can show their military ID or proof of service at the Players Club each Sunday from 9am until 9pm to receive $15 in Sky Ute Loot and a 15-percent-off dining coupon.
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All active Bear Club members with a tier status of Golden Bear or higher can swipe at the kiosk every Monday to find out their Mega Mystery Multiplier for that day’s play. Members can win between 2X and 20X points every Monday.
Don’t worry ladies, Sky Ute didn’t forget about you! Thursdays are now Ladies Night. All Female Bear Club members are eligible to play the Precious Pick game at any promotional kiosk once they have earned 50 points on their account. Pick the lucky gem to win $50 or $25 in cash or $5 to $25 in Sky Ute Loot.
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Be sure to play the slots on Fridays, when six lucky winners will instantly win $250 in cash. Simply use your Bear Club Card while playing your favorite machine, and every hour on the hour from 5pm until 10pm a hot seat drawing will occur and the name called will win.
Guys Night Out
Guys, Tuesdays are your nights at Sky Ute Casino, because it’s Guys Night Out! All male Bear Club members who have earned 50 points on their Bear Club account that day can visit any promotional kiosk and play the Bass Fishing game and win anywhere from $50 in cash to $5 in Sky Ute Loot. So bring the guys for a night of play at Sky Ute Casino on Tuesdays!
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It’s another don’t-miss show when the hysterical country comedian Rodney Carrington takes the Sky Ute Casino stage on Saturday, November 5. Tickets are on sale now at www.skyutecasino.com. Ticket prices are $45 for VIP reserved, $40 for reserved bleacher, and $30 for general admission. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
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Dear Mark: Why do casinos have jackpots on their video poker machines that pay $1,199? That seems like an odd jackpot number. — Trish H. Think, Trish, of a $1,199 jackpot as the Lords of Chance doing you a favor. A blast from the past typically on video poker machines, that $1,199 bonanza is $1 shy from you getting a mandatory tax form. At $1,200, the casino is required by the IRS to have you sign a W-2G before they can pay you. At $1,199, you avoid the paperwork. Although there is still a tax liability on all casino winnings, the $1,199 windfall is between you and the IRS. Now for those of you who might want to ask a slot attendant to be paid $1 less on a $1,200 royal flush to dodge a W2-G, I’d say, “Not a chance.” Here are two reasons why: accounting (the pencil pushers upstairs like things balanced) and collusion. Again, granting all gambling winnings are technically taxable, Uncle Sam getting wind of a publicly traded company on the NYSE in cahoots with players trying to avoid paying taxes would be jeopardizing a casino’s gaming license. A little side note about “things balanced.” I worked for a time in the cashier’s cage, where, at the end of a shift, you were required to total out the casino cage. In essence, I counted down every dollar within the casino walls. We’re talking millions here. If an incoming shift supervisor is $0.10 off,
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You are in the process of changing gears in your love life and may be open to new connections and adventure. This may be one of your best holidays ever, as you are feeling more generous and social. Expansive cosmic rays take you into exciting new job opportunities with travel.
The full moon in your sign on the 14 will change your values and bank account for the better. Ambitions soar powerfully, and as long as you stick to a plan you’ll achieve long overdue recognition and a salary increase. Love is stable, and travel plans are in your near future.
The holidays are your favorite time of year, but it’s not always easy playing the peacemaker. You are experiencing an awaking spiritually this year, as you seek to get in touch with your true heart’s desire professionally. You will also examine many type of lifestyles and locations.
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