Casino Entertainer - October 2014 by Casino Entertainer

Vol. 11 - No. 10 - October 2014

Casino Entertainer

October 2014

Close to Home... Far from Ordinary

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October 2014

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Promotions for October 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:

$500,000 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS PROMOTION

October 1 through 31 Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino this month, and you could be one of 3,100 winners to win your share of $500,000 in cash, trips, and free slot play. Monday through Thursday this month, there will be FREE SLOT PLAY drawings every half hour from 11:30am to 9pm. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, drawings for CASH prizes will be held every half hour from 11:30am to 9pm. And to top it all off, there will be drawings held for a fabulous trip for two, to the destination of your choice, sometime between 7pm from 9pm every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more infor-mation.

$110,000 TABLE GAMES GIVEAWAY

Every Sunday from October 12 to December 21, make sure you’re at Sandia Casino to snag your share of $110,000. These hot seat drawings will be held every hour from 1pm to 10pm, with five winners per hour taking home $200 in cash. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information. Close to Home... Far from Ordinary

RISE & PLAY

Earn 3X points for ALL slot play from October 3 through 12, 8am to noon. Also on those days, enjoy $3 breakfast burritos at Pa Shur Deli from 8am to 10pm.

6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY

Starting at noon on Saturday, October 18, and ending at 3:59am on Sunday, October 19, all Peak Rewards members will earn 6X points for all slot play.

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 October, 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.

DEVIL’S DELIGHT COSTUME PARTY

Planet Bingo Takes You Home for the Holidays October 11 Matinee Session October 25 Evening Session Play bingo and earn a one-on card that can be brought back during one of these sessions for a special game, where a trip for two valued at $2,000 will be given away. Bingo’s Trip or Treat Transylvania Earn cards through the matinee session on October 31. Bring back the one-on card October 31 for a special game during the matinee session. Winner of the game receives a Trip to Transylvania (obviously not really Transylvania, so we should name in parens where it is, and if it’s a trip for two) valued at $4,000.

POKER TOURNAMENTS Poker’s Sunday/Tuesday Tournaments Every Sunday at noon and every Tuesday at 7pm with a $40 buy-in and $300 added prize money to every tournament. Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player. Poker’s Big Boo Mystery Bounty Tournament Thursday, October 30 at 7pm. Buy-in is $125, with 10 mystery bounties.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Kowira Grill and P’a Shur Deli. $2 Cheeseburger or Green Chile Stew Council Room Restaurant Great food and team-specific drinks during all the football games. Bien Shur Restaurant Marble Beer Dinner, Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm. Enjoy a four-course meal featuring the fall beers from Marble Brewery. Price is $45 per person, reservations required. Tlur Pa Lounge Let’s watch some football! Catch all the NFL action on their giant 25-foot video wall, with weekly drink specials and giveaways such as iPads, iPods, TVs, NFL game tickets, and more.

Join the fun in the Ballroom on Friday, October 31, from 9pm to 1am for GREEN REED SPA from Ordinary a costume party bash offering $15,000Close to Home... Far Two for one! Purchase one spa day pass and receive a second pass for I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com in cash and prizes. Tickets are $20 in FREE! Valid Monday See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. through Thursday for access to men’s and women’s hot Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino. advance, $25 at the door. and cold plunge pools, steam rooms, dry saunas, and lounge areas. Visit www.sandiacasino.com or call 505-798-3980 for more information.

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October 2014

Gin Blossoms

with Special Guest Spin Doctors October 11 at 8pm

It was the early 1990s, and pop music was about to experience a major sea change. Goodtime hair metal was out, and grunge—a fusion of punk, heavy metal, and pop—was taking over the airwaves. Many bands emerged in the wake of the seminal grunge rock band, Nirvana, including the Gin Blossoms. Formed in 1987, the Gin Blossoms finally broke in 1992 with New Miserable Experience, a gem of a pop compilation that kept the band on the charts for almost three years thanks to singles like “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” “Mrs. Rita,” and “Found Out About You.” Their 1996 follow-up, Congratulations I’m Sorry, sent two more hits up the charts: “Follow You Down,” which spent nearly two months in the Top Ten, and “As Long As It Matters,” which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Performance by a Duo or Group. In 2005, the band reformed to record their third full-length album in over 10 years. Major Lodge Victory landed on the Billboard 200 and was the No. 10 Indie album of the year. Their most recent album, 2010’s No Chocolate Cake, shot straight to No. 1 on Amazon and hit Billboard’s Top 200 at #73 and the Indie chart at #14. Over the years, Gin Blossoms have toured over 25 different countries, including a five-city tour of Iraq in 2010. They come to Isleta Resort & Casino on October 11, with special guest Spin Doctors, a 90s pop band whose hits “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” still enjoy heavy radio rotation.

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Promotions and Events for October CRUISE A DAY GIVEAWAY

October 1 - 29 Isleta Resort & Casino will celebrate the month of October by giving away a cruise a day. Every two hours from 1pm to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, two winners will be drawn to select a prize in a bottle from the prize board. Eagle Club members will win up to $500 in Free Slot Play or a cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line. Earn entries every day to increase your chances to sail away. October 30 Anchors away Thursday October 30 from 1pm to 5pm when one winner will be selected for a chance to win up to $2,500 in Free Slot Play or one of five additional cruises. Then at 7pm one lucky Eagle Club member will win a World Cruise. Winners must be present. See Eagle Club for complete details.

FOOTBALL FRENZY

Sundays and Mondays Winners are selected during live football games on Sundays and Mondays for a chance to pick four helmets from the video prize board. Each winner has a chance to win up to $400 in free slot play and cool Bud Light prizes.

HI-LO DRAWINGS AT PALACE WEST

October 1 – 30 Palace West Casino will conduct drawings Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 9pm for a chance to play Hi-Lo. Every two hours one Eagle Club member will be selected for a chance to win up to $250 in free slot play. Winners must be present. See Eagle Club for complete details.

MILITARY MONDAYS

Guests with a valid Military ID will receive $10 in free slot play and special discounts throughout the property.

WE LOVE OUR SENIORS

Every Wednesday from 10am to 8pm at Isleta Resort & Casino, seniors who are 50-plus years old will receive $5 in free play and, while actively playing at a slot machine, table game, or in the poker room, will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour for a chance to win up to $250 in cash. One senior at Palace West will be chosen each hour for the chance to win $50.

POWER ALLEY PLAY WITH POWER POWER U-SPIN

Tuesdays & Thursdays Power U-Spin is now playing in the Isleta Power Play Alley from 10am to 8pm. Make sure to play for your chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play.

POWER SKEE BALL

Mondays & Fridays Play Skee Ball from 10am to 8pm in the Isleta Power Alley for a chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play.

POWER RACING

Wednesdays Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine and race your way to the finish with your favorite horse. Races held every two hours from 10am until 8pm.

PROSPECTOR’S PLUNGE

Saturdays & Sundays Compete in the Prospector’s Plunge slot tournament in the Isleta Power Alley. The tournament will run from 10am to 2pm, 2pm to 6pm, and 6pm to 10pm. Isleta Eagle Players Club Members will be eligible to participate in an automatic slot tournament for every 100 points they earn. Top 10 winners will win free slot play after each tournament.

TABLE GAMES

21 War Blackjack Isleta now offers the hottest new table game, 21 War Blackjack! It’s fun, exciting and a great way to increase your blackjack winnings. 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 – 11pm for $200. If the player is not present, the amount will rollover to the next hourly drawing. See Table Games for more details.

BINGO

Bingo closures: October 11 & 29

Halloween Costume Contest

Friday, October 31 Isleta will conduct a special Halloween Evening Bingo session from 6pm to 10pm. The buy-in is $10. All the packs you can play and every game pays $1,000. There will be a special $2 Halloween game that pays $1,000, plus a special Halloween Costume Contest ,for a total of $1,000 in cash prizes. See Bingo Hall for more details.

ENTERTAINMENT Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com.

Gin Blossoms with special guests Spin Doctors

Saturday, October 11 Known for their distinctive ‘90s pop sound, the Gin Blossoms became famous in their hometown of Tempe, Arizona. The Gin Blossoms have had many songs hit the Billboard charts including “Hey Jealousy,” “Til I Hear It From You,” and “Follow You Down.” The Spin Doctors also have songs that have hit the Billboard charts such as “Two Princes” and “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong.” Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Ticket prices are $35 for Lower Level Standing Room Only, $30 for Preferred Seating, and $25 for Reserved Seating.

American English 50th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles

Saturday, November 8 American English is simply the best Beatles tribute story of our time. At the inception of the band, they were voted “Number One” by thousand of Beatles fans as winners of the sound-alike contests at Beatlefest for three consecutive years. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 7pm. Ticket prices are $20 for VIP Seating and $10 for Reserved Seating.

Asian Celebration

Saturday, November 15 Performing live in the showroom on Saturday, November 15, Hoang Nhung, Truong Vu, Linda Chou, Minh Tuyet, Bang Kieu, Huong Lan, Thu Phoung, with MC Nguyen Ngoc Ngan. Doors open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Admission is free and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket distribution begins at 9am on October 3, at the Isleta Casino Box Office Only. Must be 21 years or older to receive tickets. Limit six tickets per adult.

Tracy Lawrence & Neal McCoy

Saturday, November 22 Tracy Lawrence is one of the premier voices of his generation, a sensitive and intelligent singer who continues to stretch both as an artist and as a person. Hits include “Texas Tornado,” “Time Marches On,” “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” and “If The World Had a Front Porch,” just to name a few. Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back No. 1 singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” from his platinum certified album No Doubt About It. Doors open at 6pm and the show will begin at 7pm. Ticket prices are $35 for VIP Seating, $30 for Preferred Seating and $25 for Reserved Seating. Tickets go on sale October 10 at 9am. Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages.

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October 2014

JUSTIN MOORE

OCTOBER 12 8PM

TICKETS $25

BLUE OYSTER CULT

OCTOBER 31 8PM

TICKETS FROM $20 For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011

Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Bill Engvall October 4 at 8pm

Many know Bill Engvall as an award-winning stand-up comedian, but fewer know him as a movie star, game show host, certified platinum recording artist, and professional dancer. Drawing on each of these experiences, this skilled entertainer brings the down-home charm of his Blue Collar Comedy Tour combined with the grace he’s displayed on Dancing With the Stars to the Inn of the Mountain Gods’s stage on Saturday, October 4. Best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” bit, featured on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour for six success-

ful years, Bill Engvall is celebrated among fans as a master of his craft. He is an American Comedy Awards Best Comedian winner and Grammy nominee, and has made countless appearances on the small and silver screen.

Don’t miss this night of gut-splitting laughter and all-American fun as Bill Engvall takes the stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www. innofthemountaingods.com.

lions of albums, and has topped the charts on multiple occasions, with hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ for You.” This Halloween, experience a

concert unlike any other with Blue Öyster Cult at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com.

Blue Oyster Cult October 31 at 8pm

Few American rock bands can be described as legends; even fewer as pioneers. But with their hits standing the test of time, Blue Öyster Cult has earned the right to be called legendary pioneers in the American rock industry. As they embark on their 2014 North American tour, Blue Öyster Cult will take the Inn of the Mountain Gods’s stage on Friday, October 31. Founded in 1967, this iconic rock band has been featured on both the small and silver screens, sold mil-

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MONEY MAZE OF CASH

October 1 through 30 Beginning October 1, Apache Spirit Club slot and table games players can earn drawing tickets for a chance to win up to $1,500 with Money Maze of Cash. Every 20 points earns one drawing ticket with double points on Wednesdays and Sundays, all month long. Drawings are held Thursdays at 7pm, and three lucky winners are selected each drawing day.

HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S!

October 1 through 29 Apache Spirit Club players age 55 and older earn 5X points from 8am to 11:59pm every Monday or Wednesday this October. On top of the extra points, seniors can pick up a 50 percent off dining voucher valid for use on Monday OR Wednesday at Apache Tee, Gathering of Nations Buffet, or Smoky B’s.

COINS FOR CANS

October 1 through November 23 Give a little and get a lot with Coins for Cans at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center. Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from October 1 through November 23 from 10am to 8pm, players can donate non-perishable food items and other necessities in exchange for 5X points. Plus, if players bring five donated items with two of the five items being peanut butter, they receive 7X points for that promotional day. See the Apache Spirit Club kiosk for details or visit innofthemountaingods.com .

PICK YOUR PUMPKIN

October 7 through 28 Apache Spirit Club members are invited to get in the fall spirit with Pick Your Pumpkin every Tuesday in October

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from 10am to 7pm. Players who earn five points are eligible to swipe and win, and every swipe is a guaranteed winner! Prizes include up to $1,000 in Spirit Play™, up to $100 in dining credits, point multipliers, or even up to 15,000 points to be redeemed for Spirit Play™, dining, merchandise, hotel stays, and more.

PARTY ON THE MOUNTAIN

October 11 Bring the whole family up to beautiful Ski Apache on Saturday, October 11 from 10am to 5pm, and celebrate the upcoming ski season with a full day of fun at the Nation’s southern–most continually operating ski resort. There will be enticing food and drink from the Café and Spirit Bar, live music, and family fun activities—including a long-drive golf contest, climbing wall, and giant slide. And for an apropos finale to the summer season, take one last ride down the mountain bike trail before it closes until next spring. For more information, visit innofthemountaingods.com .

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BARE BONES BUY-IN BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT

October 11 and 12 Celebrate Halloween early at the $10,000 Bare Bones Buy-In Blackjack Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, October 11 and 12. With a $100 buyin, the top six players win from $300 to $5,000. Registration is Friday, October 10 from 3pm to 6:30 pm, earning players $25 in free Spirit Bet, or register early now through October 6 to receive $50 in free Spirit Bet. Plus, be sure to take advantage of the spook-tacular room rates during the tournament with offer code BONES99.

October 4 Best known for his “Here’s Your Sign” bit, featured on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour for six successful years, Bill Engvall brings his down-home charm, combined with his Dancing with the Stars grace, to the Inn of the Mountain Gods Stage on Saturday, October 4. A celebrated master of his craft, Engvall is an American Comedy Awards Best Comedian winner and Grammy nominee, and has made countless appearances on the small and silver screens. This is an all-American, gut-splitting evening that truly can’t be missed. Tickets are available starting at $25 online at www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com, or by calling 1-800-545-9011.

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October 12 With an interesting way of negotiating the good ole boy/ redneck reality that has defined today’s hardcore country fan, Justin Moore brings his iconic country music stylings to the Inn of the Mountain God’s stage on Sunday, October 12 at 8pm. A little bit rowdy, a little bit sentimental, Moore has dented the country radio charts with three No. 1 hits in the anything-but-big-city “Small Town USA,” the sentimental, family-focused “If Heaven Weren’t So Far Away,” the fidelity pledge “Til My Last Day,” and the Top 10 declaration of his personal mission, “Backwoods.” Don’t miss this heartthrob from the heartland. Tickets are available starting at $25 online at www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com, or by calling 1-800-545-9011.

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BLUE OYSTER CULT

October 31 This Halloween, experience a concert unlike any other with Blue Öyster Cult at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Over the years, the iconic classic rock band has been featured on the small screen and silver screen, sold millions of albums, and topped the Rock and Top 100 charts on multiple occasions. Featuring famed hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” “Burnin’ for You,” and countless others, this is a classic American rock and roll performance. Tickets are available starting at $20 online at www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com, or by calling 1-800-545-9011.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Jay Leno - The House Jacks Show October 24 at 8pm

It’s no accident that Jay Leno has been called “the hardestworking man in show business.” In addition to his duties as late night television host, he is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, in-demand corporate speaker, voice-over artist, pioneering car builder, and generous philanthropist. Even though he has passed the torch of The

Tonight Show, where he hosted for nearly 20 years, to Jimmy Fallon, Leno is busier than ever. An indefatigable performer whose “everyman” style has earned him millions of fans worldwide, he loves to test his humor on live audiences across the nation. He makes over 100 live appearances in nightclubs, theaters, and stadiums each year, appears regularly in Las Vegas and on college campuses around the United States, and has entertained our troops numerous times. Moreover, Leno is committed to using his talents to help those less fortunate. Each year, he serves as Master of Ceremonies for or performs at numerous benefits, including shows for those whose devastated by the 9/11 tragedy, the tsunami in Thailand, hurricanes in the Gulf, and the severe economic downturn in Detroit. He leads the annual Love Ride in California to benefit numerous humanitarian organizations serving people with autism, muscular dystrophy, and Special Olympics participant, among many others. Come experience the incomparable Jay Leno at Route 66 Casino Hotel on October 24. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com

Swinging with the Rat Pack

October 18 at 7pm. A tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr, this fabulous show will feature all the greatest hits from the world-famous Rat Pack, taking you back to their glory days with the spot-on tributes of David De Costa, Johnny Edwards, and Alfredo Miller. Don’t miss your chance to see this show. Tickets are on sale now at San Felipe Casino or on holdmyticket.com Join the fun for THIRSTY THURSDAYS drink specials, FREE snacks, and a great lineup of live music. The fun starts between 5pm and 7pm, with live music from 7pm to 11pm. Thursday’s Lineup: October 2: Rude Boyz October 9: Rude Boyz October 16: Native Sun

October 23: Hagan Road Boys October 30: Native Sun $3 Bud and Bud Light drafts in the Bar $4.75 Tecate, Dos Equis, Corona, and Modelo (available in the Showroom)

LIVE MUSIC & DANCING Fridays & Saturdays Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm to 1am enjoy, live music and dancing: October 3: Hagan Road Boys October 4: Full Country October 10: Slo Burnin’ October 11: Westwind Band October 17: Rude Boyz October 18: The Rat Pack (cover) October 24: Straight Shot October 25: Black Pearl October 31: Native Sun

October 2014

Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in October Pirate Plinko . . . Shiver Me Timbers

Every Sunday in October Join San Felipe Casino each Sunday at 1, 3, 5, and 7pm, when 40 players will have a chance to win up to $2,500 in cash. Their Treasure Chest will be overflowing with cash and fee play for the taking. See the Player’s Club for the treasure map to all the dirty little secrets. Arrrrrr!

Hallo-win Costume Contest

Thursday, October 30 Come on by, all you guys and ghouls, and enjoy a Hallo-win costume contest on Thursday, October 30 at 7pm. Win your share of up to $2,000 in cash, and have a spooky-fun good time. Register between 2pm and 6pm. See the Player’s Club for details.

Midweek Mayhem Slot Tournaments

San Felipe’s Midweek Mayhem Slot Tournaments continue all month long. When you earn 100 base points you’ll qualify for a seat in the Wednesday tournament, plus you might get your chance to play in one of the Employee Beatdown rounds, where you can walk away with great free play prizes. Now, more winners and more ways to win!

3X Points Every Thursday

Players Club members earn 3X points for all slot and table games play, each Thursday in October. Points can be used for purchases in the casino or as free play. Play and win even more during 3X points Thursdays.

Great Dining Venus Selections

There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s Buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with players club card) and the dinner buffet is $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some delicious fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $4.99.

Casino Employees Day

Every Wednesday, San Felipe Casino welcomes its industry friends with $10 in free play plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.

Government Employee Day

Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a two-for-one buffet Saturdays, just for being a Players Club member.

Gift Shop

The gift shop offers authentic handmade New Mexico arts and crafts, with new merchandise monthly. Visit the $10 section for great gift ideas, and check out the selection of 25 percent off items.

$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.

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Players club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games FREE play—every day. The points earned playing slots and tables can be redeemed for FREE play in $5 increments. It pays to be a players club member at San Felipe Casino!

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ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL OCTOBER PROMOTIONS FLASHBACK FRIDAYS

Experience nostalgic fun with a flashback to the ’50s and ’60s Break out your Ultimate Rewards card every Friday this October, and fill up at the pump with Groovy Gas deals from 8am until 6pm. Your discount is personalized to your player’s club card level—simply insert your card at any pump at the Route 66 Travel Center and receive your discount. Table games are the bee’s knees this October, with Thrifty Tables every Friday from 8am through 6pm. Enjoy $1 blackjack and craps and 25¢ roulette. Get Your Kicks where the deals are thrifty and the rewards are nifty!

HOTEL BOGO RATE

Buy one night and the second night is on Route 66 Treat yourself to a getaway this October and take advantage of a special buy-one-get-one hotel rate every Sunday through Thursday, now through November 19. Every room in the Route 66 Casino Hotel is equipped with a choice of a king or two queen beds, a 37-inch flat screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, Starbucks coffee, and access to the indoor pool, workout room, and business center. Plus you’ll be steps away from all the action on the casino floor, five dining venues, KidsQuest, and CyberQuest. Reservations can be made seven days a week, 8am to 11pm, by calling 505-352-7932 and mentioning this offer when booking your stay. Reservations must be placed over the phone to receive this special rate, and BOGO rate is only valid on consecutive nights.

LEGENDS E N T E R TA I N M E N T World-class entertainment in a worldclass theater Featuring over 2,800 plush seats, Legends Theater offers guests a best-in-class audio experience. Enjoy the following entertainers this fall:

Las Vegas All Star Revue

Friday, October 10 at 8pm Tickets are $10 general admission This all-star lineup of comedians, magicians, and entertainers is reuniting to bring the best of Las Vegas to Albuquerque.

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HALLOWEEN HANGOVER

Costume party and dance, hosted by Bobby Box Route 66 is bringing back your favorite party host, Bobby Box, for a special invitation-only costume party and dance. Wear your favorite costume twice as we continue the Halloween hoopla for just one more day. Listen in to Big 98.5 to win tickets to this special event. You’ll have a chance to win tickets through the Route 66 email newsletters, so make sure you’re signed up. To sign up for the Route 66 email newsletters, visit www.rt66casino.com click on the email link on the homepage, and fill out your email address.

THUNDER ROAD STEAKHOUSE & CANTINA

New fall through winter menu—hot off the presses Enjoy new specials created especially for the cooler weather. Grab your family and indulge in the October rib platter special, complete with coleslaw and French fries for $16.99. And what fall would be complete without football? Drop by, enjoy great food, and catch every football game of the season. With 10-plus television screens and restaurant-wide audio, you won’t miss a minute of your favorite teams’ playby-play action. Complementing the over-the-top-delicious food is live entertainment by local favorite The DCN Project on Friday October 10, 17, 24, and 31, beginning at 9pm. Saturdays feature a rotating line-up of local favorite artists, including Sabor Canela, Rudy Boy Experiment, Brama Band, and Jake Jones Band. To view the complete schedule of entertainers, visit www.rt66casino. com for dates and times.

Friday, October 17 at 7pm Tickets start at $30 Legacy 36 will bring top local and regional MMA fighters together to fight for the spotlight in one hard-hitting card.

Jay Leno

Friday, October 24 at 8pm Tickets start at $42 The King of Late Night and stand-up comedy is coming back to Route 66 for one sidesplitting night. For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.rt66casino.com or call the Route 66 Box Office at 505-352-7925. The Route 66 Box Office is open daily from 11am to 9pm. Route 66 Casino Hotel is less than 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque on Interstate 40 at Exit 140.

BINGO

You’re going to fall for October’s bingo promotions October has plenty of ghoulish fun with a Halloween Special on Friday, October 31. Receive a free three-on-card paying out $300 to everyone purchasing a buy-in during the evening session. More specials abound on Thursday, October 2, 16, and 30, when you will receive as-manyas-you-can-play free one-on-cards paying out $500! Saturdays are luckier than ever with the Lucky Player drawing on Saturday, October 11, and the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, October 25. Both drawings take place during the evening session, and you must be present and playing bingo to win. For more information, call the bingo hotline at 505-352-7966.

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The Fall of Trump Towers

By Bill Previtti

On the Move and in the Groove

THE MAN WHO INVENTED DICE

As we reported in our Aug. 2014 issue, Atlantic City has been experiencing an alarming decline, due in part to oversaturation of the market in the Northeastern United States. Once the nation’s second-largest gambling market after Las Vegas, Atlantic City is now down from 12 casinos at the beginning of the year to 8 currently. The Showboat closed this August, and the Revel, made infamous in re-

cent weeks due to the Ray Rice wife abuse scandal, followed suit on Sept. 2. Now, as predicted, Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino closed its doors last month as well, a handful of diehard gamblers who stayed to the bitter end making their trek out the exits one last time. The glittery chandeliers dimmed, the doors closed, and an era is now an entry in the history books.

Yeah, sure, the man who invented dice. That’s like pinpointing the first person to eat an oyster. (A brave man, indeed.) These kinds of stories always teeter on the edge of partly truth and partly fiction. For instance, I had an uncle, Uncle Mike, who said he worked for the guy who invented cottage cheese. Uncle Mike said the guy went bananas because he couldn’t figure out if the cheese was done—or not. He went to his grave insisting we are consuming an unfinished product. So who invented dice? It was probably one of your ancestors— no, not probably, it was one of your ancestors. Which one, though? Hard to say. From the Middle East to the Far East, Europe to the British Isles, it seems like dice were always there. We cannot say they were an invention of the upper class, the nobility, any more than we can claim they were the brainchild of a working class fellow. Nope, dice came along like language came along. It’s like asking, who invented talking? What we do know is that the name, “dice,”

is derived from the ancient French “de” and the Latin “datum,” meaning “something that is given or played.” But that still doesn’t’t tell us who or whom invented dice. Okay, let me see if I can put some of this in focus: Imagine yourself in ancient Samaria, that chunk of land covering most of what is now Iraq, Syria and most of Iran. If you can believe it, those desert dwellers were dicing for fun and profit long before Christianity became a household word. As were the Egyptians—dice have been found in the burial chambers of the pharaohs. The Greeks likewise created dice games for both children and ladies to enjoy. The Romans, well, they gambled with dice on every proposition available, including meals, animals, slaves, seaside villas, and clothing. You know the Roman soldiers who “cast lots” to see which of them would take home the robe Jesus wore at his crucifixion? Yup, that was dice. Much later on, dice in the Old World were scraped from gemstones, elephant tusks, brass, and even marble. And here in our own country, dice were found on lands occupied by the Arapahoe, Iroquois, Algonquin, and Narragansett. Those creative First Americans fashioned dice from the knucklebones of antelope, bison, and deer. From 3,000 B.C. to today, children and adults alike have carved out and played with dice. But that still doesn’t answer our question: who invented dice? The answer? We all did, one fun-loving soul at a time. Next month: Who invented craps?

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Introducing Tomb Treader! This exciting new Sky City slot promotion offers you the chance to win up to $1,000 in cash or FANTASTIC SENIORS $100 in free play—all you have 2014 to do is play your favorite slots. Every Friday in October is Fantastic Drawings are held randomly Seniors Day. Patrons 50 years or older every day in October from 9am receive $20 in free play when they earn to midnight. Patrons must have 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per club card in slot machine active- promotion day. Senior patrons also rely playing at the time of draw- ceive one ticket into the $100 Fantastic ing. For additional details, visit Seniors cash drawings held every half Guest Services. hour between 3pm and 6pm. Additional entries can be earned with 50 accumulated points on Fridays between 8am and $10 BUY-IN SLOT 5pm. TOURNAMENT Other Friday offers in October include October 7 Try your luck at a chance to win up the following restaurant specials: $4 off a to $1,000 in cash or free play by par- menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restauticipating in the slot tournament, with rant (breakfast or lunch only). a $10 buy-in on Tuesday, October 7 at 4pm.

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Short on gas? Redeem your points and top off your tank. Patrons may redeem A TASTE OF ITALY 2,000 points at Guest Services for a $10 October 9, 16, 23, & 30 Come have a Taste of Italy for your gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or chance to win Tuscany merchandise Sky City Travel Center Express. or free play, Thursday nights in October from 6pm to 9pm. Patrons receive BIG TRUCKIN CASH one entry for every 10 points earned. Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big in 2014 during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL HALLOWEEN have one opportunity evCOSTUME CONTEST cardholders ery Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday October 31 from now through the end of December Ready for chilling winnings? On 2014 to win $500 if present or $250 if Halloween night at 7pm, Sky City not present. Casino is hosting what is sure to be the best Halloween costume contest in the area. A total giveaway of $4,000 in CDL FUEL & FOOD cash will be awarded for the scariest, Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL funniest, most creative, and best over patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more all costumes, plus judges choice. Prize of diesel receive a two-for-one buffet or money for each category is as follows: half off a single buffet. Best Overall $700; 1st place $500; nd rd 2 place $300; 3 place $200; Judges T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY As an added bonus for winners, receive Choice $100. No masks allowed on a Sky City Casino T-shirt when you hit a casino floor. Must register at Club 102 by 6pm on October 31. taxable jackpot.

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October just got a little more exciting with Ohkay’s Friday Night Hi-Lo promotion. Two winners at a time will be randomly selected at 20 different drawings. 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 card. Win a $50 cash prize per card guessed correctly. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 sameday points earned. Play Hi-Lo and see how much cash you can walk away with!

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Every Tuesday in October, 20 random drawings will be held one at a time starting at 4pm. Twenty winners will receive $25 in cash and $25 in bonus cash. Players will receive one free entry each drawing day and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned on that drawing day.

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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.

THURSDAYS COCA COLA GIVEAWAY

Every Thursday in October at 8am and 11pm, earn 40 same-day points and receive a 12-pack of Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, or Fanta. Items are limited to two 12-packs per person per day.

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Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where great entertainment is showcased all month. Enjoy DJ night on Tuesdays, ladies night on Wednesdays, and live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Start off the month with Final Verdict on October 3 and 4; enjoy James Douglas on October 10 and 11; Duranimals on October 17 and 18; Perfect StrangR will headline October 24 and 25; and finish off a great month of music with Mark Rendon on October 31 and November 1. And remember, admission is always free at the Silver Eagle Lounge. (Schedules are subject to change.) When you’re looking for a great place to play and stay—Ohkay Hotel Casino is ALWAYS your best bet! (Rewards based on carded play.)

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Every Tuesday and Wednesday in October, earn five points on your Player’s Club card to play a scratchand-win game at the kiosk. Either win instantly or earn a chance to play the Buffalo Roundup Crane game for a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash. Earn additional tries with each 50 points you accumulate.

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The Big Game is back! Every Friday in October, from noon to 9pm, earn 50 points on your Player’s Club card to grab your football. Everyone is a winner—you could win free buffets, free play, and even cash.

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The first ever Santa Fe Comic-Con is coming to Buffalo Thunder on October 24, 25, and 26. Check out the details at santafecomiccon.com.

BLACKJACK 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.

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4pm–9pm, Wed–Sun Sundays: Early Bird Special $7.77 with your Players Club card: $15.99 regular, 4pm–6pm Mondays: Closed Tuesdays: Closed Wednesdays: Winning barbecue, $15.99 ($9.99 with card) Thursdays: All-American favorites, $15.99. Two-for-one with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only). Fridays: Prime rib and seafood night, $19.99 Saturdays: International buffet with steak and fried shrimp, $17.99

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Back at Cities of Gold by popular demand: Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points to spin the prize wheel. Earn free spins for your chance to win a jackpot of more than $500,000! Play your spins, and keep the cash. One per person per promotion day.

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Every Monday and Wednesday, show your Player’s 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 Fav’s Tuesday Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99

Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Traditional New Mexican cuisine with a fresh fajita station at dinner Bistro Thursdays Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 9pm, $10.99 Italian classics served all day with a pasta station at dinner Friday Night Surf and Turf Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $7.99 Steak, shrimp, and beer Prime Rib and Seafood Lunch: 11am to 3:30pm, $8.99 Dinner: 4pm to 11pm, $7.99 Prime rib, seafood, and beer Seafood Sundays 1pm to 11pm, $11.99 Seafood extravaganza, with all-youcan-eat crab legs Weekend Breakfast Friday and Saturday 8am to 10:30am, $7.99 Sundays 8am to 12:30pm, $7.99 Featuring an omelet station, waffle grill, pancakes, and more

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Loaded nachos for $4.99, and pancake on a stick for 99¢. Be sure to also check out the Value Menu, and don’t forget about the Snack Bar for breakfast, which is now served daily, 8am to 11am.

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While every effort is made to verify the facts published, CE Publishing does not hold itself, any advertiser, or anyone writing for this publication responsible for any error or any possible consequences thereof. The mission of Casino Entertainer is to inform our readers of fun events, promotions, and entertainment at casinos in the Southwest. We support responsible gaming and encourage those who believe they have a gambling problem to contact the National Council on Problem Gambling at 800-522-4700, a 24hour conﬁdential national hotline, or email at ncpg@ncpggambling.org

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A common mistake among blackjack players is that they rarely, if ever, take into account the cards received by the other players on the table, focusing instead only on their own hand and on the dealer’s. That’s because most players grew up with a one-size-fits-all “basic strategy” plan that is blind to what goes on during a round and doesn’t adjust to the realities at hand. For example, take the player in third base in this single-deck card example. With a 15-point hand versus the dealer’s 7, basic strategy teaches players to hit (take a card), no matter what’s on the table. They’ll often say, “Oh, you took my cards. Oh well.” And then they hit their hand, even though it’s become a ridiculous move. That would be the worst thing to do in this situation—for a number of reasons. Ask yourself: What are your “outs,” the cards that would give you a decent score if you hit your 15? Preferably you’d want a 5 or 6, to give you a good chance of winning. But even before the other players at the table make their moves, you observe that one 5 and two 6s were dealt, meaning you have a less-than-normal chance of getting these most-desired cards, or “outs.” Then four low cards in a row are dealt to the players before you. This is highly unusual in a single-deck game, and should be a warning to you. You now have a higher-than-normal likelihood of getting one of the high cards that will bust you (make you go over 21 and lose). In addition, look at the second graph-

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Dear Mark: What do you think of a blackjack player who always stands with 12 or more, no matter what the dealer is showing? The player therefore never busts, and wins all of the times when the house does bust. You would still use basic strategy for splits and doubling. Since the only advantage the house has is the player gets to bust first, wouldn’t this simple approach favor the player? Peter C.

I am glad, Peter, you mentioned those two words, “basic strategy,” since basic strategy advises hitting plenty of those stiff hands. When using a neverbust strategy, you are giving the casino a 5 percent advantage, whereas when you use strict basic strategy, you are only giving the casino about a half of

one percent edge. Without considering depletion of the deck, let’s take the player’s 12-hand as an example. With a 12, you have a 9 out of 13 chance of not busting if you take a hit. Likewise, if you decide against hitting, your only chance of winning with a 12 is for the dealer to bust, and he has the same exact chance as you (69.2 percent) of not busting hitting his/her hand. Granted, Peter, many times you will not win any additional money by hitting, but basic strategy does what it’s supposed to do, which is keep you from losing more of your hard-earned cash than you should. Losing players, Peter, employ a neverbust strategy. The cost: the greenbacks in their wallets.

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STRATEGY PAYS OFF AT BOTH SLOTS AND ROULETTE All games should be played using the best strategies to help you come out a winner. This is especially true for casino games, because your hard-earned money is at stake. Here are a few pointers for you beginners and casual casino-goers to keep in mind the next time you tackle the slots or give the roulette wheel a spin. Inexperienced players are naturally attracted to video slots with multi-line, multi-coin play functions. These high tech electronic marvels are a far cry from their mechanical reel-spinning cousins of yesteryear, and their interactive play features, second screen bonus round components, and attractive themes make them appealing to a broad audience. But inexperienced gamers usually don’t have a clue as to what machine to play, which denomination to select, or how much to bet. After you select a game, always remember that your best chance to win is to bet maximum number of lines. The numbers vary, so it’s wise to check before you sit down. Some games have nine lines; others have 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 lines, or more. The more lines, the more money it’s going to take to bet the max. When you’ve found a machine you like, you should decide how many coins to play per line. This decision is dictated by your bankroll, with the caveat that even penny games can amount to dollars per spin. The coins-per-line option usually varies from as low as one, two, or three coins, graduating upward into multiples of five. Just remember that activating the maximum number of lines is the key to maximizing your potential to win something on any given spin. The number of coins you bet per line increases the amount you win. Beginning players also fail to take advantage of winning opportunities at the roulette wheel. Roulette is a game that appeals to inexperienced recreational gaming enthusiasts because there is minimal strategy required, the pace is slow, and the premise is easy: Pick a number from 1 to 36, keeping in mind that American roulette wheels also have a 0 and 00 to give the house an edge. The most common strategy is to bet a number “straight up,” which pays 35-to-1 if it hits, or perhaps wagering on one of the even-money propositions, including odd/even, red/back, or high (18 through 36)/ low (1 through 18). Roulette players owe it to themselves to expand their horizons by learning to make a bet on groups of numbers, something any dealer will be happy to assist you with. For example, you can make a bet on six numbers (payoff is 5-to-1), four numbers (8-to-1), three numbers (11-to-1), or two numbers (17-to-1). You can also wager on a column of numbers or a group of a dozen numbers. The payoff in either case is 2-to-1. The house advantage on all of the wagers listed above is the same, 5.26 percent, so it’s not as if you’re looking for an edge. You’re just looking for variety and the opportunity to “work” your stack of chips.

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CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) This is a bewitching time for your finances, so expect major gains while Jupiter’s rays bless your income zone. This is a restless period, during which you will contemplate a move or the purchase of new items for your home. Don’t finalize any deals until the 25th.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23) The mystical vibrations of the lunar eclipse transform your life and put you in the direction you’ve been waiting for after many years. Mercury’s movement in your financial sector enables you to create a strategy, allowing you to find a new home and job.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) The planet Mercury begins its retrograde motion until the 25th, causing you to review your current employment situation. If you want to pursue further education, brush up on your skills—or just get additional credentials. This is the perfect time.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) The new moon solar eclipse on the 23rd highlights choices of the heart. This means that a family or domestic situation may change for the better, or a relationship may take a more serious turn and herald an addition to the family. Real estate is profitable now.

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