Casino Entertainer - May 2014 by Casino Entertainer

Vol. 11 - No. 5 - May 2014

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May 2014

Close to Home... Far from Ordinary

I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino.

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$500,000 Close to Home . . . Far from Ordinary

Promotions for May 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

May1 through 31

Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino this month, and you could be one of 3,700 winners to snag your share of $500,000 in cash and free play. Now through May 31, $12,000 will be given away every day. Every Monday through Thursday this month, there will be FREE SLOT PLAY drawings every half hour from noon to 9:30pm. Every Friday through Sunday, drawings for CASH prizes will be held every half hour between noon and 9:30pm. Then Every Friday between 8pm and 10pm there will be a drawing for Toy of Summer including a Jeep, a Travel Trailer and More! All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.

EARN POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY

All members of the Peak Rewards Club who drop by Sandia Resort & Casino on the following days in May will earn the following points for all slot play: Monday, May 5: 5X points Sunday, May 11: 4X points Monday, May 26: 6X points

POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM

Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $55, with a $20 bounty on every player.

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• Earn cards throughout the May 3 matinee session • Bring back the one-on cards on May 3 for special game during the evening session • Winner of the game receives a Mexican Riviera Cruise, valued at $3,000

Mother’s Day Special

• Sunday, May 11 during the matinee and evening sessions • Free Level 1 Package, dauber, and drawing ticket for a $250 Green Reed Spa gift certificate with every bingo buy-in for all women • Two drawings each session for the Green Reed Spa gift certificate

• Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 during the matinee and evening sessions • Received one (1) drawing ticket with every bingo buy-in • One drawing each session for the grill

POKER TOURNAMENTS

Who doesn’t love an exciting game of bingo and the chance to win some great prizes? This month, enjoy the following special games:

Thur Shan Buffet: 10:30am to 3:30pm (brunch) and 3:30pm to 9pm (dinner) • $25.95 adults / $15.95 children under 12 Council Room Restaurant: 11am to 4pm • brunch prices vary per item Bien Shur Restaurant (brunch buffet): 10am to 3pm • $46 adults / $18 children • reservations recommended

Kowira Grill and P’a Shur Deli. $2 Hamburgers and $2 Corn Dogs

League games, all playing on the lounge’s 25foot video wall.

GREEN REED SPA MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL

Show your gratitude to Mom with a $100 Green Reed Spa gift card for Mother’s Day and receive your choice of any Green Reed Spa signature bath or body product.

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BINGO SPECIALS

Special Mother’s Day menus at the following venues:

Pa Lounge Planet Bingo’s BBQ Grill Tlur Join the fun this spring for major league baseGiveaway ball, the Kentucky Derby, and National Hockey

Throughout the month of May, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 10X points for every dollar spent in a cash or credit transaction for food and beverage purchases (excluding alcohol). Guests must present their players cards during the transaction to earn points. 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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS

2014 Deepstack Series I

• May 4, 11, 18, 25, and June 1 • $165 buy-in • Tournament begins at noon • $1,000 added prize money—possible $25,000 prize pool every tournament!

Bobby Pulido & Friends on May 4th at 6pm

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AL HURRICANE & AL HURRICANE JR. and Friends May 3 at 8pm

Isleta Resort & Casino is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Al Hurricane, Al Hurricane Jr. & Friends live in the showroom on Saturday May 3 at 8pm. Alberto Nelson “Al Hurricane” Sanchez is a Latin musician known as the “Godfather of New Mexico Music.” Born in the small town of Dixon, New Mexico, Sanchez had an early interest in music, learning to play guitar at the age of 5 and is now a musical virtuoso. Hurricane has won numerous awards throughout his career

FRIDAYS

DJ 12 Tribe / MAY 2 Funkylicious Friday / MAY 9 DJ DYNAMIXX / MAY 16 Funkylicious Friday / MAY 23 DJ Quico / MAY 30

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Dave Maestas Band / MAY 2 DCN Project / MAY 9 Two Mile Train / MAY 16 Blu Sol / MAY 23 Oldzkool / MAY 30

including The Lifetime Achievement Award given to him by the New Mexico Hispanic Awards Association, the Governor’s Award for Music in 1993, and most recently, was honored with “Al Hurricane and Family Day” on Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a performance by Al Hurricane, his son, Al Hurricane Jr., and their friends Roberto Griego and Tanya Griego at Isleta Resort & Casino Saturday, May 3. See more at www. isleta.com.

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DJ Flo Fader / MAY 3 DJ Flo Fader / MAY 10 DJ DYNAMIXX Pink Bubbles Party / MAY 17 DJ 12 Tribe/ MAY 24 DJ Flo Fader / MAY 31

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Dave Maestas Band / MAY 3 DCN Project / MAY 10 Two Mile Train / MAY 17 Blu Sol / MAY 24 Oldzkool / MAY 31

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Promotions for May

ENTERTAINMENT

ISLETA DERBY DAYS

MONEY MAYNIA

May 1 through 31 Win your share of over $210,000 during Isleta Resort & Casino’s Money MAYnia promotion! Hourly drawings will be held every day in May from 10am to 10pm. Five (5) names will be announced every hour until 9pm for $100 and five (5) names at 10pm for $250. Double your cash every Tuesday from 10am to 10pm, when present. Also on May 26th, one lucky winner will drive home in a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu! Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, or poker.

CINCO DINERO

May 4 through May 5 A share of $30,000 could be yours! $500 roll over drawings every half hour from 10am to 12:30am. Qualify by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, poker, or bingo!

THREE TIMES BIGGER AT PALACE WEST

NOW through May 31 It’s called a Palace and now it feels like one! It is also THREE times the size, so every Thursday there will be 3X points. On Friday there will be $300 drawings. Swipe daily and earn entries to win a 2014 Chevrolet Malibu at any promotional kiosk. Receive an additional swipe after earning 50 points for a chance to win instantly—$20 to $200 in cash, $25 in gas or additional entries to win the Chevy Malibu.

MAY MOOLA

May 1 through 30 Earn up to 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine Every Monday from 8am to Friday at 4am each week in May and you’re automatically in the tournament! Top 25 players awarded each Friday at 4am.

May 3, 17 and June 14 Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine and race your way to the finish to win your share of $500. Races held hourly from 10am until midnight.

Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Doors open at 7pm and the shows begin at 8pm.

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SENIOR SLOT TOURNEY

May 7, 14, 21 and 28 All Isleta Eagle Club members 50 and over can swipe daily from 9am to 1pm at a promotional kiosk for a seat in the free slot tournament taking place at 10am to 2pm. 25 winners every Wednesday guaranteed. Plus you can enter to win $250 every Wednesday at 4pm with your slot tournament entry!

STEP INTO SUMMER

Purchase your new pair of sandals at Enchantment Gifts and receive $10 off a Wellness Pedicure at The Spa or purchase a Wellness Pedicure at The Spa and receive $10 off a new pair of sandals at Enchantment Gifts.

TABLE GAMES

High Card Flush: Feel the rush! Easy to learn, easy to play, fast to pay! Bonus Craps: Back by Popular Demand! Win 125-for-1. Free Bet Blackjack: Free doubles and splits. Commission Free Baccarat: With Fortune 7 Bonus. Now playing every day starting at 1pm in the High Limit Room. See Table Games for more details.

BINGO

Cinco De Mayo Session Monday May 5th, 6:30pm to 10pm $5 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $500 $5 Cinco De Mayo game pays $1,000 cash (3-on card) Mother’s Day Session Sunday May 11, 6pm to 10pm $19 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $1,199 $2 Mother’s Day game pays $1,000 cash (3-on card) Hawaiian Night Session Saturday May 17, 5pm to 10pm $19 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $1,199 Drawings for Prizes thought out the session! Memorial Day Session Matinee Session at 12 noon $3 AYCP (All You Can Play), pays $300 Evening Session at 6:30pm $5 OR $10 AYCP (All You Can Play) For the evening session there will be four drawings totaling $1,000 Bingo closures: May 3, May 21 and May 24 See Bingo Hall for more details.

WORLD SERIES OF POKER

Now through June 26th No limit Hold’em tournaments every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm as well as on the first and third Saturday each month at 7pm. Winners of each tournament will earn a spot in the finals held June 24 for Tuesday finalists or June 26 for Thursday finalists. Winner of each final will receive $10,000 buy-in to the WSOP and $1,500 CASH for expenses. The prize pool is $2,500 for each finalist from 2nd through 10th place. For more information, call the Poker Room at 877-747-5382, ext. 3874.

Saturday, May 24 Isleta Resort & Casino is excited to welcome America’s Diamond Live on Tour starring Jay White. “Jay, keep singing so I can stay home and relax!” Neil Diamond has said of his act. The Las Vegas headliner will be performing on Saturday, May 24 in the Isleta Resort & Casino Showroom. Tickets range from $10 to $20.

THE ORCHESTRA

Saturday, June 14 Former members of ELO and Electric Light Orchestra Part II are regrouped as The Orchestra. A name, acknowledging each band member’s illustrious former membership but also forging ahead to a future utilizing the spectacular symphonic rock sound for which they are unequalled. Tickets prices are $25 for VIP Seating, $20 for Preferred Seating, and $15 for Reserved Seating.

COLLECTIVE SOUL with special guest

DISHWALLA

Saturday, June 28 Listen to platinum selling rock band Collective Soul live in the showroom on Saturday, June 28. Their anticipated 9th studio album titled See What You Started By Continuing in summer 2014 as part of the band’s 20th anniversary. Sharing the stage with Collective Soul is another award winning band with a career spanning nearly two decades and five albums, Dishwalla. Tickets range from $25 to $35 and will go on sale May16.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 11 8PM SOLD OUT!

LADY ANTEBELLUM

THURSDAY JUNE 19 8PM

KIP MOORE May 22 at 8pm

KIP MOORE MAY 22 8PM TICKETS FROM $25

JEFF DUNHAM JUNE 15

5PM & 9PM TICKETS FROM $45

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Singer-songwriter Kip Moore combines a raw and rustic voice with compelling lyrics of honesty to create a unique sound that’s simultaneously hypnotic and edgy. His voice is weathered by life’s detours and disappointments and strengthened by his dreams and determination. Nominated for the 2014 ACM New Artist of the Year, Kip Moore has taken over country radio with hits like “Young Love,” “Somethin’ Bout a Truck,” and “Beer Money.” “For years, I have been searching for the missing link between blue-collar rock and country music,” says noted journalist/historian Robert K. Oermann, who writes for Music Row magazine. “This year, I think I have heard it. His name is Kip Moore.” Don’t miss new country sensation Kip Moore at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Thursday, May 22. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. Show starts at 8 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com

ENJOY! May Schedule May 2nd & 3rd............................................................. Fat City May 9th & 10th ............................................... Perfect Stranger May 16th & 17th ..................................................Tequila Rain May 23rd & 24th...................................................... Perfeccion May 30th & 31st ...................................................Final Verdict Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change.

Every Tuesday ............................................................Open Mic Every Wednesday ..................................................Ladies Night Every Thursday ...........................................................DJ Quico Every Sunday .............................................................. Karaoke Cover is Always FREE!

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MAY 10TH NEW MEXICO MUSIC BASH FEATURING ROBERT GRIEGO, TARALYN & AJ MARTINEZ FOR THE FIRST TIME TOGETHER LIVE!

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9TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST 10 BANDS • OVER 60 ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS FESTIVAL FOOD • SURPRISE COUNTRY HEADLINER

DANNY DURAN & SlO BURNIN’ - May 1 Kickin’ It Sky High 7pm - 11pm DANNY DURAN & SlO BURNIN’ May 2 - 3

DESERT DIAMOND BAND May 9 & 10

MIDNIGHT RENDEZVOUS May 16 & 17

SNEEZY BOYZ May 23 & 24

TEQUILA RAIN May 30 & 31

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$1,000 SPRING FLING SLOT TOURNAMENTS AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER AND INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS

May and June Every Thursday from 10am to 4pm at Casino Apache Travel Center and every Friday from 10am to 4pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Swipe your Apache Spirit Club card at any kiosk to print your tournament voucher. The top ten scores win free Spirit Play!

CASH IS KING AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER AND INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS

Now through May 30 Two lucky winners will be guaranteed to win $25,000 at Casino Apache Travel Center on May 29 at 7pm and at Inn of the Mountain Gods on May 30 at 7pm! Starting April 1, use your Apache Spirit Club card at any slot machine or table game to earn entries into the final drawing. Earn 10X entries every Sunday and swipe your card at a kiosk daily for 10 entries. Winners must be present at final drawings to win.

ALL VETERANS, RESERVES, AND ACTIVE MILITARY RECEIVE 20 PERCENT OFF CONCERT TICKETS

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino offers a 20 percent discount for all concerts to active, reserves, and retired military. In order for the 20 per-

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cent discount to apply, veterans, reserves, and active military will need to present a valid military ID at the box office or Concierge Desk at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. This discount does not apply to online purchases.

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CALLING ALL APACHE SPIRIT CLUB MEMBERS 55 OR OLDER!

Receive high 5’s (valuable offers) each Monday from 8am to 11:59pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center! High 5’s valuable offers include: 5X points all day. $5 in Bonus Points, with first earned point on the slot machine of your choice. $10 Table Games Match Play voucher. Earn points toward one free buffet or one free entrée at Smokey B’s (valid Monday through Thursday). To receive a Breakfast Buffet earn 100-199 points (available from opening until 11am). To receive a Lunch Buffet or Smokey B’s entrée earn 200-299 points. (Lunch buffet available from 12pm until 3:30pm; Smokey B’s available from 11am until closing). To receive a Dinner Buffet earn 300+ points (available from 4:30pm until closing). To receive a free hotel stay earn 500+ points, earned that day (valid MondayThursday)

ENTERTAINMENT AL HURRICANE AND AL HURRICANE, JR.

Sunday, May 4 at 8pm Alberto Nelson “Al Hurricane” Sanchez is a Latin musician known as the “Godfather of New Mexico Music.” Born in the small town of Dixon, New Mexico, Sanchez had an early interest in music, learning to play guitar at the age of 5 and is now a musical virtuoso. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo early with a performance by Al Hurricane and his son, Al Hurricane Jr., at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, May 4. At the age of 12, Hurricane frequently performed at a wishing well in Albuquerque’s Old Town for tips. Eight years later, he released his first album “Mi Saxophone.” He later played guitar for artists like Fats Domino, Marvin Gaye, Jimmy Clanton, and Chubby Checker. Hurricane has won numerous awards throughout his career including The Lifetime Achievement Award given to him by the New Mexico Hispanic Awards Association, the Governor’s Award for Music in 1993, and most recently, was honored with “Al Hurricane and Family Day” on Cinco de Mayo. Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr. bring an evening of Latin music to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Sunday, May 4 at 8pm. Tickets start at $15 and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com

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DRAWINGS HELD THURSDAY, MAY 29 | 7PM CASINO APACHE DRAWINGS HELD FRIDAY, MAY 30 | 7PM INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS

See Apache Spirit Club booth for details. Every 50 points earned until time of drawing will count as an entry. Excludes bonus points. Players will need to swipe their Apache Spirit Club card at any kiosk machine between 2pm and 6:45pm on drawing days. No exceptions. Players using another club member’s player’s card are not eligible to receive prize. Employees are not eligible. Players or customers who are banned from CATC or IMG are ineligible to participate. Other terms and conditions may apply. Players must be 21 years of ago and an Apache Spirit Club member to participate. Table game players must have a completed rating to be eligible for entry tickets. Must be present to win. Winners must provide a valid photo ID and tax information in order to receive prize. Inn of the Mountain Gods may add rules to address questions and issues that may arise, upon approval from the Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

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May Happenings at San Felipe CASH, CARS, & CYCLES

April 28 through June 29 Cruise in to San Felipe Casino each Sunday in May and June for the Cash, Cars, & Cycles Extravaganza. It pays to be a Players Club Member and now you can earn your chance to win a New Indian Motorcycle, 2014 Chevy Cruz, 2014 Chevy Sonic, or $10,000 Cash. Simply earn 100 points for your chance to win BIG. Hurry in and make this the best summer of your life!

CINCO DE MAYO $5K GIVEAWAY

Monday, May 5 Join the fun as San Felipe Casino celebrates Cinco de Mayo by giving away $5,000 in free play. Every hour from noon to 9pm, 10 random players will each win $50 in casino free play. Earn additional entries while you play for better chances of winning.

FREE SLOT TOURNAMENTS

Calling all slot players! FREE, FREE, FREE slot tournaments every Wednesday in April. Register at the Welcome Center day of tournament between 10am and 7pm. The top 15 winners each week receive a prize. Over $2,000 in cash and free play prizes weekly.

MEMORIAL DAY $5K GIVEAWAY

Monday, May 26 Drop by on Memorial Day for your chance to win a share of San Felipe Casino’s $5K giveaway. Every hour from noon to 9pm, ten lucky players will each win $50 in casino free play. Earn additional entries while you play for better chances of winning.

3X POINTS

Players Club members earn 3X points every Saturday and Sunday in May. Points can be used for purchases in the casino or as free play.

NEW DINING VENUES

Stop by to check out the newly remodeled Buffet. Open seven days a week, daily brunch is now available from 9am to 3pm—and it is only $6.95 (with player’s club card). Dinner buffet is $9.95 from 4pm to 10pm (with player’s club card). If you’re in the mood for some great fast food then check out the Casino Grill, featuring a great selection of menu items priced at $1.99, $2.99, $3.99, and $4.99.

CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY

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

GOV’T EMPLOYEE DAY

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

GIFT SHOP

The gift shop offers authentic handmade New Mexico arts and crafts with new merchandise monthly. Visit the $10 section for great gift ideas.

$35 GAS PURCHASE $10 FREE SLOT PLAY

Players Club members are eligible for $10 in free slot play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week. Players Club members, did you know you can redeem your points for live table games FREE play? Your points earned playing slots and tables can now be redeemed for FREE play in $5 increments. Stop by to check out what’s new and to keep your Players Club card points active. Like San Felipe Casino Hollywood on Facebook!

ENTERTAINMENT THE LALAS BURLESQUE

Saturday, May 10 Combine beauty, brains, bustiers, and music—what do you get? The Lalas Burlesque Show. Gentlemen, go ahead, sit on the edge of your seat and be prepared to white knuckle your cocktail, drop your jaw, and say to your friends “did I just see that?” as you watch The Lalas Burlesque Show, full of shenanigans, comedy, and a whole lot of burlesque! Tickets available at the box office or on holdmyticket.com

LIVE MUSIC & DANCING

Fridays & Saturdays (Most nights no cover) Friday and Saturday nights 9pm to 1am, live music, and dancing. May 2: Native Sun May 3: Tequila Rain May 9: Slo Burnin’ May 10: Lalas Burlesque (Cover) May16: Brahma Band May 17: Rude Boyz May 23: Black Pearl May 24: Juntos Unidos May 30: Encanto May 31: Hagan Road Boys

Present coupon at the Pit any day in the month of May and we will match your bet of $5-$25 One coupon per person. See the Pit for more details.

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JEEP! Congratulations to our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Giveaway Winner – Pete F. Pete is four-wheeling in his Wrangler somewhere in New Mexico!

Como La Flor “A Tribute to Selena”

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Sky City Casino Hotel is proud to present Como La Flor – A Tribute to Selena on Saturday, May 3rd. Selena Quintanilla –Perez, known simply as Selena, was named the “top Latin artist of the ‘90s” and “Best selling Latin artist of the decade” by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven Number One hits. Selena’s most successful singles include “Amor Prohibido” and “No Me Queda Más”. She was called “The Queen of Tejano music” and the Mexican equivalent of Madonna. Her fame grew throughout the early 1990s, and she has sold over 60 million albums worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time. Selena was murdered at the age of 23 on March 31, 1995 by Yolanda Saldívar, the former president of her fan club. Warner Bros. produced Selena, a film based on her life star-

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ring Jennifer Lopez, in 1997. Selena’s life was also the basis of musicals and other productions, and she has been called one of “100 Coolest Americans in History”. Performing as the late Selena is Karla Perez, who began her singing career at the age of 12, winning several singing contests at talent shows and festivals. With the 19th Anniversary of Selena’s passing this year, come celebrate a tribute to Selena’s beautiful music performed by Como La Flor, live in the Sky City Casino VIP Showroom on Saturday, May 3rd. Tickets are $10 and available at www.Ticketmaster. com and the Sky City Casino Box Office. This is an all ages show. See the Sky City Casino Players Club for your discount. Show Packages available at Sky City Casino Hotel for more information call 888-SKY CITY. See also www.skycity.com

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May Promotions at Sky City CINCO DE MAYO

May 2, 3, 4, 5 Join the Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Sky City Casino May 2, 3, 4 and 5 for their $9,000 free play giveaway. Three lucky winners will be selected every hour from 7pm to 10pm for their chance to each win between $100 and $300 of free play. Players Club members receive one entry for every 20 points earned beginning April 20.

MEMORIAL DAY 3X POINTS MULTIPLIER

May 26 Try your luck and win big with the Memorial Day 3X Points Multiplier on May 26 from 8am to midnight.

MEMORIAL DAY CASH

May 24, 25, 26 Enjoy the Memorial holiday weekend May 24, 25 and 26 at Sky City Casino for your chance to win a portion of the $7,500 Memorial Day cash giveaway!! Drawings held from 6pm to 10pm, with one $500 cash winner each hour. Patrons receive one entry for every 40 points earned beginning May 4.

SUPER MOMS

May 11 Bring your Super Mom out for some fun May 11 for our $3,000 total cash giveaway. Drawings held from 1pm to 10pm with one $300 winner selected each drawing hour. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned beginning April 27. Drawings open to both genders. First 500 female Players Club card holders receive a free gift.

5X POINTS THURSDAYS

Play at Sky City Casino every Thursday in 2014 between 8am and midnight for 5X Points.

FANTASTIC SENIORS 2014

Every Friday in May is Fantastic Seniors! Patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior patrons also receive one ticket into the $100 Fantastic Senior cash drawings held every half hour between 3pm and 6pm. Additional entries may be earned with 50 accumulated points on Fridays between 8am and 5pm. Other Friday offers in May include the following restaurant specials: $4.00 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (Breakfast or lunch only).

BRING A FRIEND AND WIN

Are you a friend of a current club member? If so, have them bring you in to join the Player’s Club for your chance to win $10 or up to $1,000 in free play. Current members who bring in a new sign-up receive $10 free play.

TANK TOPPER

Short on gas? Redeem your points and top your tank off. Patrons may redeem 2,000 points at the Player’s Club for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Express.

BIG TRUCKIN CASH

Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big in 2014 during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2014 to win $500 if present or $250 if not present.

CDL FUEL & FOOD

Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more of diesel, receive a 2 for 1 Buffet or ½ off a single buffet.

T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY

As an added bonus for winners, receive a Sky City Casino T-shirt when you hit a taxable jackpot.

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTS

Win a guaranteed $500 prize pool and casino add-on by participating in blackjack tournaments with a $15 buy-in on Monday and Wednesday nights at 5pm.

PICK A GIFT TABLE GAME PROMOTION

Qualify for great merchandise when you play table games at Sky City Casino. Patrons can pick a gift with the following qualifications: Double Deck Blackjack and Blackjack: Five blackjacks within a 24-hour gaming day. Craps: Five points in a row without rolling a seven. Roulette: Payout of 350 chips or more. Blackjack Switch and Progressive Three Card Poker: Three-of-a-kind or higher on Three Card Poker Progressive Bet. Blackjack Switch: Two pair or better on Blackjack Switch bet and receive two pair or better on the Super Match Bonus.

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Earn a Route 66 Casino limited edition t-shirt just in time for summer! Every Friday and Saturday from 12noon to 10pm, guests can receive a one-of-a-kind t-shirt by earning 250 points in just one visit. Quantities are limited so don’t wait - pick up your exclusive shirt while playing some of the newest slot games in New Mexico.

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Celebrate Mom with a special Mother’s Day evening bingo session on Sunday, May 11. Free game paying out $300 to everyone purchasing a Buy-In.

Golden Years. Golden Rewards! Offering our most valuable rewards for our 50 plus guests! Every Thursday and Friday, Classic 50+ Club members can enjoy lunch in the allnew Buffet 66 for only $5.00 from 11am to 3pm. The perks continue on the gaming floor, as members can win $50 free play with drawings every 30 minutes from 10am to 3pm.

BUFFET 66

New Mexico’s best buffet just got better! Beginning May 6, Buffet 66 invites guests to enjoy some “Rib and Crab Cracking” fun with an all-new, limited edition, Ribs and Crab night offered every Tuesday evening from 4pm to 9pm. Regular price: $23.99 and $21.99 with a Players Club card. With this new menu, guests can enjoy Pork BBQ Ribs, Braised Beef Ribs, Prime Rib, and Snow Crab in addition to all the usual buffet favorites. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lavish Mother’s Day Special at Buffet 66. Guests can indulge in Snow Crab Legs and Chef-carved Steamship Roast Beef as well as our current favorites from the International Grill, Southwest & Classic American Dishes, Mediterranean Café and Sweet Sensations Handmade Desserts. Enjoy this special menu on Sunday, May 11 from 11am to 9pm, regular price: $23.99 and $21.99 with a Players Club card. With over 200 menu choices, Buffet 66 offers more value than any other buffet in New Mexico!

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Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina will delight guests with the May special: a Rib-Eye Steak drizzled with a delicious ChipotleHoney Demi Sauce, served alongside a baked potato and fresh vegetables for $17.99. Accompanying the explosive mix of flavors available on the extensive menu is live entertainment every Friday and Saturday beginning at 9pm. Visit rt66casino.com for a complete schedule of entertainment.

L E G EN D A R Y ENTERTA I N M ENT New Mexico’s best entertainment venue will be packed full of world-class musicians all month long. Fleetwood Mask

Saturday, May 17 A tribute to one of rock’s most successful bands, Fleetwood Mask, performs with authenticity and style. Ticket prices are $10 general admission.

R Dub’s Slow Jams LIVE starring Trey Songz

Friday, May 23 Grammy-nominated Trey Songz had sold a combined 14 million albums and singles worldwide and performed on countless international tours. Tickets start at $45.00.

Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour

Friday, May 30 Comedian-actor-writer Jim Gaffigan will have guests rolling in the aisles as he performs a memorable performance at Legends Theater. Tickets start at $35.00. All May shows starts at 8pm with doors opening at 7pm. For more details, times, and locations on each day go to www.rt66casino.com or call 505-352-7866. Route 66 Casino Hotel is less than 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque on Interstate 40 at Exit 140.

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What Do Stones have to do with Blackjack? To paraphrase John Denver—and with apologies for appropriation—some cards are diamonds and some cards are stones. That’s for starters (although we’re not going to get into that in this column), but it is worth mentioning. Because smart players learn what the relative value each of the 10 different cards has to them (in blackjack we just have the ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10s, and the face cards are lumped together as “10s”), especially from the standpoint of what the availability of each in the un-dealt mix says about their likelihood of winning in the next round. I discovered the correct precise value of each of the cards—for the first time in blackjack history— in my 10-plus years of blackjack research, and I revealed the results in Cutting Edge Blackjack (as well as my resulting Precision Betting Method that came out of it, which is the most precise betting method on the planet). But today we’re going to look at these stones as a probability lesson. This is another important aspect of blackjack—getting into the “odds”—that a serious blackjack player, one that wants to make money that is, needs to understand. For now, let’s pretend that instead of cards, the game we’re playing features stones. The values we won’t consider for today’s column, just the two basic colors: white (or clear, as in a diamond) and colored. How does this relate to blackjack? One thing smart players do is analyze the relative proportion of low to high cards—not as old-fashioned card counters did, but from the standpoint of card strategy and the cutting edge tools I’ve invented to predict the likely outcome of events during any given round. Okay, so let’s say there were just 10 white/clear stones and 10 stones of various dark colors. Your

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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.

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Every Thursday Forty (40) hot seat CASH drawings Thursdays in May from noon to 9pm. Qualified winners can Spin2Win up to five times their cash prize.

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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 $7.99. For those who like to eat early, the early bird dinner special from 4pm to 6pm Monday through Thursday is only $5.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet now on Mondays. Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, Wednesday all-you-can-eat steak, and Thursday chicken lovers buffet. The spectacular Saturday Asian buffet, featuring an oyster and shrimp bar, is just $12.99. Friday and Sunday, feast on the seafood buffet featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $14.99. Enjoy the $1.99 breakfast buffet NOW available Monday through Friday until noon. The Friday lunch buffet is still just $4.99. The Coyote Cantina serves lunch and late night specials for just $1.99. Mondays it’s comfort food with chicken-fried steak sandwich and fries. Tuesdays feature the best Frito Pie in the Valley. On Wednesdays, feast on a Tewa Taco, and Thursdays you can chow down on a half chicken salad sandwich and your choice of soup or salad —each for just $1.99. Cantina specials are from 11am to 5pm and 9pm to 11:59 pm. All special pricing (Buffet and Cantina) require a Winners Club Card and minimum points earned. Swipe at any kiosk to print your food voucher.

SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE

Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where we showcase great entertainment all month. On Tuesdays, enjoy OPEN MIC night. Wednesdays are dedicated to the Ladies. Jam to the sounds of DJ Quico Thursday. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Start off the month on May 2 and 3 with Fat City. The ever-popular Perfect StrangR plays on May 9 and 10. Party with Tequila Rain on May 16 and 17. On May 23 and 24, you can enjoy Perfeccion. Close out the month on May 20 and 31 with Final Verdict. And remember admission is always free at The Silver Eagle Lounge. Schedules are subject to change.

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LET’S PLAY BASEBALL!

Every Friday in May Noon until 9pm Earn 50 points on your Player’s Club card for your baseball! Every baseball has a prize inside—score a free buffet, free play, or even cash!

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.

The jackpot is growing! Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big! If Poker is your game, you have many weekly tournaments to choose from! Sundays – 5:00 pm; $25 buy-in Mondays – 6:30 pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays – 6:30 pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays – 6:30pm; $75 buy-in May 31st – Texas Hold ’Em Deep Stack Tournament 1:00pm; $150 buy-in. Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.

DINING SPECIALS

Painted Parrot 4pm to 9pm, Wed – Sun Sundays: Early Bird Special $7.77 with your Players Club card: $15.99 regular, 4p – 6p Mondays: Closed Tuesdays: Closed Wednesdays: International Buffet featuring NM Favorites $15.99 Thursdays: All American BBQ, $15.99. 2 for 1 with your

Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only) Fridays: Prime Rib & Seafood Night: $19.99 Saturdays: International buffet with steak and fried shrimp: $17.99 Red Sage • Cooking Class May 17 • Wine Dinner, May 15, 7pm Turquoise Trail • Backyard BBQ • $13.99. Enjoy BBQ chicken, ribs, and tender brisket with slaw, corn on the cob, and green chile corn bread!

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Rates start at just $109 and include breakfast, welcome home reception dinner with wine and beer (Monday through Friday), and free Wi-Fi! Plus you’ll get all the Buffalo Thunder Resort amenities. Receive $20 Free Play your first night stay.

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Show your Player’s Club card and receive 10% off green fees and merchandise (not applicable to Towa Card rates or Sale items.)

ENTERTAINMENT THUNDER CHEF COMPETITION

May 3 Get your tickets now for an exciting cooking exhibition and contests featuring three of the area’s top chefs. The cook-off will be May 3rd at Buffalo Thunder. Get your tickets at tickets.com or the Casino Box Office. Proceeds support the Pueblo of Pojoaque Youth Hoop Dancers.

FIGHT NIGHT LATIN COLLISION

May 10 at 7pm Buffalo Thunder and Holmes Boxing present Latin Collision, May 10th at 7pm. Call 505.795.2772 or 505.699.2845 for tickets.

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Every Thursday Retro Rewind with DJ OoNA Fridays May 2: DJ 12 Tribe May 9: Funkylicious Friday “Energy, Soul,

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NEW MEMBER FLIP A CHIP

May 1 through May 31 Guests who sign up for a Lightning Rewards card can play “Flip a Chip” game at the kiosk to win $5 up to $500!

50+ CLUB

Every Monday and Wednesday, guests 50 and better receive $5 free play and are entered in hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm for $100 free play!

Every Monday, earn just one point on your Player’s Club card from 8am to 10:30am, and pick up a free breakfast bowl! And every Wednesday from 2pm to 4:30pm, earn one point on your Player’s Club card for a free ½ sandwich and bowl of soup!

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What is it about the penny slots that make them such a popular and compelling game? Is it because they come in a wide variety of formats? That they contain an element of nostalgia for Baby Boomers? That they add an exciting, interactive dimension that traditional reels slots did not offer? Or is it because they are naturally assumed to be more “affordable” than other games? Whatever the reason—or combination of reasons— this is for sure: Penny slots are huge moneymakers for the casinos, whose “hold” (the casino win) far exceeds that of the higher denomination slot games. That’s because while gambling neophytes might perceive penny slots as the least expensive to play, these computer-charged games can quickly turn into monsters with voracious appetites for money—as much as $1 to $5 for a single spin. So know this before you pull out your pennies: when you subject a couple of dollars to a 4.8 to 5.8 percent hold on dollar slots, that’s one thing. When you take that same couple of bucks and expose it to an 11.7 to 14.3 percent hold on one-cent play, that’s quite another. No doubt about it, the theoretical value of your gambling dollar is weakened appreciably by the penny games.

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Soothing Venus rays pave the way for money and love starting on the second. Consider changing your style during this cycle and get ready for some passion and excitement. You will also flush out negative people and situations.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21)

The Solar vibes move into your sign on the 20th and the new Moon follows on the 28th bringing new and exciting ventures into your routine. This is a period of enlightment, travel and study. Expect to consider investing in real estate again.

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There is a window of opportunity over the next three weeks to undo all work problems from the past. Don’t become impatient as the changes you make now will bring results by July. You take center stage by fall as you launch a project that puts in the public eye.

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You may need time out from everyone else’s problems in order to solve your own, especially during the full Moon on the 14th. The Stars focus attention on fiancés and either cutting back or supplementing income. Expect to run into someone from the past.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)

The retrograde motion of Mars in your sign has kept you on an emotional roller coaster, but many lessons were learned. Finances continue to be strong and steady as well as professional aspirations. Now it time to think about love and get out socially with friends.

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The rays of Taurus put you at center stage developing more communication in your personal and professional world. Being a water sign and very intuitive don’t take for granted that everyone can always read your mind. Begin new methods of operation.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)

Loose ends come together, as a temporary sabbatical works out in your favor. Reorganizing your environment if focused, as you get to spend more time being domestic. Mercury, the planet that rules communications takes your associations to a deeper level. Network.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)

You are still emerging from an introspective period where you are trying to find your true passion. Expect a “green light” for all financial dealings. Don’t take any risks until the fall and rely on a common sense approach. Reconsider a change in location.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)

This is an extremely restless period for you right up until the 18th. You have a tendency to bottle up your emotions and then explode. So with this in mind don’t take any drastic action during the full Moon on the 14th. Make positive changes especially on the job.

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The planet Mars in your money sector crash-lands you into reality about your budget. You’ll reach an important agreement this week. This may not be the right time to travel so holding off till June is okay. Review all leases and contracts.

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