Vol. 11 - No. 4 - April 2014
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Close to Home... Far from Ordinary
I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2014 Sandia Resort & Casino.
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Promotions for April Bingo’s Smoke-n BBQ Giveaway
Earn drawing tickets April 1–27. Drawings on Sunday, April 27—matinee and evening session. Winners receive a Smoke-n BBQ Package, including a BBQ grill, patio set, BBQ tool set, and $100 Visa gift card.
Close to Home . . . Far from Ordinary
$300,000 BUILDING BUCKS
April 1 through 30 Make sure to play at Sandia Resort & Casino this month, and you could be one of 1,200 winners to snag your share of $300,000 in cash and free play. Now through April 30, $10,000 will be given away every day Guaranteed. Drawings will be every 1/2 hour from noon to 9:30pm. If the winner does not claim their prize before the next drawing time, the prize money will roll over to that drawing. Monday through Thursday, there will be free slot play prizes. Every Friday through Sunday, there will be CASH prizes. All drawings are hot seat drawings. See the Peak Rewards Players Club for more information.
5X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAY
Every Thursday in April Beginning at 2pm and ending at 2am, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will receive 5X points for their slot play on April 3, 10, 17, and 24.
NEW SENIOR DAYS PROMOTION
Every Wednesday, Peak Rewards Players 55-plus years of age can receive a $5 lunch buffet and 3X points for their slot pay from 8am to 11:59pm. And from 9am to 4pm every half hour, they can be eligible for hot seat drawings worth $50 in cash.
10X POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM
Throughout the month of April, all members of the Peak Rewards Club will get 10X points for every dollar spent in a cash or credit transaction for food and beverage purchases (excluding alcohol). Guests must present their players club card during the transaction to earn their points.
NEW MEMBER PROMO
All new members receive $25 worth of free slot play OR $25 in table games free play AND 3X points on the day they sign up.
POKER TOURNAMENTS
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:
April Showers Special
Saturday, April 5—matinee and evening session Receive one (1) drawing ticket with every bingo buy-in Drawings for $200, $300, and $500 in cash
Planet Bingo’s Tax Break Vacation in Washington
Earn drawing tickets now through April 14 with every bingo buy-in April 13 drawing will be held during the matinee session Winner receives trip to Washington D.C. or cash option of $2,100
Bingo’s Easter Special Drawings
Sunday, April 20—evening session Receive one (1) drawing ticket with every bingo buy-in Drawings for $200, $300, and $500 in cash
Poker’s Sunday/Tuesday Tournaments Every Sunday at noon and every Tuesday at 7pm, with $40 buy-in and $300 added prize money to each tournament. Poker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty Every Thursday night beginning at 7pm. Registration begins at 8am with a $55 buy-in and $20 bounty on every player. Poker’s April Hot Seat Drawings $50 drawings: Monday–Friday at 9am, 10am, 11am, and noon. $100 drawings: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, and midnight.
FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALS Special Easter Holiday Menus on Sunday, April 20 at the following venues:
Thur Shan Buffet: 10:30am to 3:30pm • $25.95 adults / $15.95 children under 12. Council Room Restaurant: 11am to 4pm • Prices vary per item. Bien Shur Restaurant (brunch buffet): 10am to 3pm • $45 adults / $18 children • reservations recommended. Kowira Grill and P’a Shur Deli. $2 Hamburgers and $2 Shrimp Basket w/ Fries. Council Room Restaurant Two-for-$25 Menu, valid Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 11pm. $7 Lunch Special, valid Monday through Thursday from 11am to 3pm.
E N T E R TA I N M E N T - 2 01 4 C o ncert s Reba McEntire
Friday, May 2 at 8pm Whether on screen or on stage, McEntire radiates enthusiasm, humor, and intelligence, qualities that have made her one of the highest–selling female performers of all time. To date, she has released 26 studio and 13 compilation albums, resulting in dozens of chart-topping hits like “Why Haven’t I Heard From You,” “Does He Love You,” and “Fancy,” to name just a few. She also holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist Awards (7), and American Music Awards for Favorite country Female Artist (12).
James Taylor
Wednesday, June 11 He’s seen fire and he’s seen rain, and he’s still here, singing his distinctive blend of pop and folk music that has earned him a dedicated worldwide fan base. By 1976, Taylor had been prolific enough to put out a Greatest Hits album, featuring a string of hit singles, including “How Sweet it is to be Loved by You,” “Mexico,” and “Sweet Baby James.”
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band Wednesday, July 9
Boston with Special Guest Cheap Trick Tuesday, July 22
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CHARLEY PRIDE Saturday, April 26 at 8pm
Country music legend Charley Pride brings his golden baritone voice and famously touching music to Isleta Resort & Casino on April 26—in what is sure to be a sold-out show. Pride’s greatest musical success came in the early to mid-1970s as one of RCA’s high-selling performers since Elvis Presley. In total, Mr. Pride has garnered 39 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, many of which are now considered modern classics. “Kiss An Angel Good Morning” went on to be a million-selling crossover single, and other standards include “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone?” “I’m So Afraid of Losing You Again,” “Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town,” “Someone Loves You Honey,” and “When I Stop Leaving I’ll be gone.” Pride is one of the few African American country
musicians to have had considerable success in the country music industry and only the second African American to have been inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Born to poor sharecroppers as one of 11 children in Sledge, Mississippi, Pride is a timeless everyman, revered by his musical peers and adored by countless millions of fans around the globe. He unofficially started his music career in the late 1950s as a ballplayer with the Negro American League’s Memphis Red Sox, singing and playing guitar on the team bus between ballparks. After a tryout with the New York Mets, Pride decided to return to his Montana home via Nashville. Pride’s first single hit the airwaves in January 1966 and within a short period of time “The Snakes Crawl at Night” was climbing the charts with his “Before I Met You” closing in on its tail. In June 1994, Pride was honored by the Academy of Country Music with its prestigious Pioneer Award. In July 1999, he received his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and on October 4, 2000, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, weeping when Hall of Famer Brenda Lee announced his name. Through it all, we are reminded that “The Pride of Country Music” remains one of the great legends in popular music—and that he is still going strong. Come see the incomparable Charley Pride at Isleta Resort & Casino on April 26. For more information, visit www.isleta.com
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Hartless / APRIL 5 Northern 505 / APRIL 12
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Two Mile Train / APRIL 4 DCN Project / APRIL 11 Northern 505 / APRIL 18 Maldito Baby / APRIL 25
Two Mile Train / APRIL 5 DCN Project / APRIL 12 Northern 505 / APRIL 19 Maldito Baby / APRIL 26
Dave Maestas Band / APRIL 18
Dave Maestas Band / APRIL 19
Hartless / APRIL 25
Hartless / APRIL 26 DJ Quico / APRIL 6, 13 & 27 Severo y Grupo Fuego / APRIL 20
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Promotions and Events for APRIL
NASCAR VIRTUAL RACING
April 4 through June 29 Start your engines! Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine and race your way to the finish with your favorite NASCAR driver. Races held hourly from noon until 8pm, Friday through Sunday.
ONLINE TEE TIMES
Book your tee times online at www.Isleta.com for a chance to win $25 gift cards and Nike golf bags. Drawings will be held every Monday and Thursday from now until May 1, 2014.
UNCLE SAM’S PAYBACK
April 1 through 30 Hourly drawings will be held every day in April from 10am to 10pm for your chance to win a share of $275,000. Five (5) names will be announced every hour until 9pm for $100 and two (2) names at 10pm for $1,040. Double your winnings on April 1, 15, 20, and 25. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, or poker. Don’t forget to download the Isleta mobile app to see if you are a winner!
PALACE WEST GRAND OPENING
April 3 through May 31 It’s called a palace and now it looks like one! It is also THREE times the size, so every Thursday starting April 3 there will be 3X points at Palace West. On Friday, April 4, there will be $300 drawings from 10am to 10pm continuing every Friday in April. Swipe daily after earning 50 points for a chance to win instantly—$20 to $200 in cash or $25 in gas.
BATTLE FOR BUCKS
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April 1 through 27 Earn up to 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot machine Friday through Sunday from 8am to 10pm each week in April and you’re automatically in the battle for your share of $20,000 in free play to the top 50 places at 10pm on Sunday April 27.
KENO
The action never stops with Isleta Resort & Casino’s Keno. Their beautiful new Keno area is a great place to relax and enjoy a fun game. Do you have your lucky numbers in mind? Then stop by the Keno area that New Mexico is raving about. Open Monday through Thursday 9am to 1am and Friday through Sunday 10am to 2am.
TABLE GAMES
High Card Flush: Feel the rush! Easy to learn, easy to play, fast to pay! Bonus Craps: Back by popular demand! Win 125for-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.
April Fools Session Tuesday April 1, 6:30pm to 10pm $7 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $700 $2 April Fools game pays $1,000 cash Two cash drawings, $500 each, totaling $1,000 Tax Relief Session Tuesday April 15, 6:30pm to 10pm $10 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $1040 $2 Tax Relief game pays $1,000 cash Two cash drawings, $500 each, totaling $1,000 Customer Appreciation Session Saturday April 19, 5pm to 10pm $30 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $2014 $3 Customer Appreciation game pays $5,000 cash Isleta coverall to all paying customers: extras sold for $5. 55 numbers or less pays $10,000 guaranteed $5,000. Easter Session Sunday April 20, 5:30pm to 10pm $19 AYCP (All You Can Play) pays $2,000 Pick a bunny to reveal your prize! 4 cash drawings, totaling $2,000 (pick an egg) Bingo closures: April 5 and 26 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 a $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 877747-5382, ext. 3874.
Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Doors open at 7pm and the shows begin at 8pm.
CHARLEY PRIDE
Saturday, April 26 Country music legend Charley Pride will be live in the Showroom April 26. His first No. 1 hit on the singles chart was “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me),” and he commanded the top spot again with “Every Heart Should Have One.” Altogether over the course of his long career, Pride has scored more than 36 No. 1 country singles. Tickets prices are $40 for VIP Seating, $35 for Preferred Seating, and $30 for Reserved Seating.
AL HURRICANE, AL HURRICANE NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE Saturday, May 24 JR. AND FRIENDS Saturday, May 3 Isleta Resort & Casino is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Al Hurricane, Al Hurricane Jr. & Friends live in the showroom on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Sharing the stage with Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane Jr. is Roberto Griego and Tanya Griego. Tickets are $20 for General Admission. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
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.
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CIRQUE ZÍVA TOUR
CIRQUE ZIVA
APRIL 27 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.
April Schedule
April 27 at 8pm
How many acrobats can fit on a unicycle? Visual and technical innovations, many centuries old, are presented beautifully by acrobatics from the Cangzhouj Hebei Province in the People’s Republic of China. Inn of the Mountain Gods brings you the incredible, deathdefying acts of Cirque Ziva, presented by the Golden Dragon Acrobats.
Other acts include a group contortion, head balancing, and even fire juggling. The 25 acrobats are athletes, actors and artists who have trained since childhood. They’ll amaze you with their performance, using their bodies and simple props and everyday objects. From contortionists to hoop acts, this familyfriendly event is one night only, Sunday, April 27 in the events center at Inn of the Mountain Gods. This is a great show for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com
ENJOY!
April 4th & 5th .......................................................... TBD April 11th & 12th........................................ Dave Maestas April 18th & 19th ..................................Cuarenta y Cinco April 25th & 26th ........................................Simon Balkey Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change.
Every Tuesday ................................................Ya Neva No Wednesday & Thursday ....................................Dj’s – TBD Every Sunday ......................................................Karaoke Never A Cover Charge!
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AL HURRICANE JR. & SR. April 25th & 26th - Only $10!
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$1,000 SPRING FLING SLOT TOURNAMENTS AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER AND INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS
ALL VETERANS, RESERVES, AND ACTIVE MILITARY RECEIVE 20 PERCENT OFF CONCERT TICKETS
April, May, 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!
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 percent 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.
PICK YOUR PRIZE AT INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS
ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesdays in April Use your Apache Spirit Club every Wednesday in April from 6pm to 10pm for your chance to be a hot seat drawing winner! Prizes include concert tickets, rounds of golf, and up to $100 in free Spirit Play.
CASH IS KING AT CASINO APACHE TRAVEL CENTER AND INN OF THE MOUNTAIN GODS
April 1 to May 30 Two lucky winners will be guaranteed to win $25,000 at Casino Apache Travel Center on May 29 at 7 pm and at Inn of the Mountain Gods on May 30 at 7 pm! 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.
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Creedence Clearwater Revisited
April 11 at 8 pm Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform the songs of a generation for live audiences. Hear many of these hits like “Susie Q,” “Lodi,” and “Proud Mary” live, Friday, April 11 at 8pm at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com.
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DRAWINGS HELD THURSDAY, MAY 29 | 7PM CASINO APACHE
Cirque Ziva
April 27 at 8 pm With visual and technical innovations presented beautifully in centuries-old Chinese acrobatics, Inn of the Mountain Gods brings you the incredibly death-defying acts of Cirque Ziva, presented by the Golden Dragon Acrobats. From contortionists to hoop acts, this family-friendly event is one night only, Sunday, April 27 at 8pm in the events center at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Tickets start at $20. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com.
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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Casino Hollywood – New Looks, Food, and Fun!
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any travelers motoring along I-25 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe are familiar with the signs that shimmer on the approach to San Felipe Casino Hollywood. Although New Mexico’s “Hollywood” is not as glitzy as the California version, those who visit this fun casino will enjoy not only bustling gaming action but they will also see a transformation taking place, that recently started with a remodeled Buffet dining area on the west end of the property and new Café look on the east end, near the Celebrity Showroom. Featuring over 600 of the latest slots (including high dollar progressives, pennies, nickels, and quarters) as well as exciting table game action, Casino Hollywood excels at providing Las Vegas-style gaming in a safe and friendly environment, and they also boast one of the best Players Clubs around. The new Buffet area has a fresh look in layout, colors, floors, and most importantly, an expanded food menu that boasts Value with a capital V. We’re talking a wide selection of fresh food and great service that continues the Casino Hollywood dining mission from years ago: “Satisfy every guest’s culinary expectations to the best of our ability.”
The new look of the Buffet at Casino Hollywood.
Three of Casino Hollywood’s enchanting Player’s Club personnel.
The Buffet Open seven days a week, the Buffet offers a full range of soups, salads, entrees, and desserts for lunch and dinner, with a special Wednesday night Seafood Buffet and a scrumptious brunch buffet served every day. Features include a variety of action stations with rotating daily specialties like prime rib, roasted New York strip, and make-your-own pasta. Daily brunch hours are from 9am to 3pm—and Players Club members get $2 off, making it $6.95. Dinner buffet is served from 4pm to 10pm and with $2 off for Players Club members, the $9.95 price is also a great value. So get a Players Club Card and enjoy the new look and great food at the Buffet! Of course, guests can still get a quick bite to eat at the newly-named and remodeled Hollywood Casino Café. Open seven days a week from 9am to 1am, this snack-bar style venue features burgers, hot dogs, Indian tacos, nachos, chicken wings, and complimentary beverages. Live Entertainment The Celebrity Showroom is a top venue for live entertainment, everything from Friday night comedy shows to live music and dancing on Saturday nights with no cover charge. The Celebrity Showroom also hosts a variety of top national and international entertainers covering the gamut of the music and comedy industry. This non-smoking venue includes seating for approximately 1,250 people (including handicapped), reserved and general admissions, valet parking, and convenient box office, toll-free, or online ticketing. Guests may now also enjoy their favorite cocktail, beer, or wine during these designated events.
Casino Hollywood customers enjoying food and laughs at the remodeled Buffet.
San Felipe Casino Hollywood is located on Interstate 25 at exit 252 and is open 8am to 4am Mondays through Thursdays and 24 hours Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The remodeled Café and their staff, who enjoy serving their customers a great selection of a la carte food.
Scott Eldredge recently joined San Felipe Casino Hollywood as their General Manager, and he is delighted to be part of their team. Scott has over 25 years in the gaming industry, including experiences as Chief Operating Officer at The Downs Racetrack & Casino in Albuquerque and the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, NM. He also enjoyed senior management roles with Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino and Santa Ana Star Casino. Scott’s career is expansive, and his goals include enhancing the culture and customer experiences at San Felipe Casino Hollywood, as well as their bottom line.
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APRIL Happenings at Hollywood AMERICA’S GREATEST GAME SHOW
April 1 through April 27 Casino Hollywood is teaming up with Bob Eubanks to bring the ever-popular, “America’s Greatest Game Show” to New Mexico on April 26 and 27 for a total of four live game shows and your chance to win up to $400,000 in cash and free play prizes! For every 100 base points earned in April, you can earn a ticket entry into the show of your choice—up to one ticket for each show. Everyone’s guaranteed to walk away a winner, so hurry in to qualify for tickets and be a part of this exciting show. See the Players Club for details.
5K APRIL FOOLS & EARTH DAY GIVEAWAY
Tuesdays, April 1 & 22 Join the fun on these two days in April as Casino Hollywood celebrates April Fool’s Day and Earth Day by giving away $5,000 in guaranteed free play. Every hour from noon to 9pm, five random players will each win $100 in free play. Earn additional entries while you play for better chances of winning. See the Player’s Club for details.
EGG-CITING CHICK GIVEAWAY
Visit Casino Hollywood on Easter weekend for the Egg-citing Chick Giveaway. Players Club Members who earn 100 points on April 18, 19, and 20 can pick a chick from the chicken coop located near the Welcome Center. Win up to $1,000 a day with this Egg-citing cash and free play giveaway. Limit two chicks per person each promotional day while they last.
FREE HOLLYWOOD SLOT TOURNAMENTS
Calling all slot players! FREE, FREE, FREE slot tournaments every Wednesday in April—no qualifying necessary. Register at the Welcome Center day of tournament between 10am and 7pm. See the Players Club for details.
$5K THURSDAYS CASH
Casino Hollywood is excited about this promotion because it means more cash in your pocket! Every Thursday this month (through May 1) join the fun between the hours of noon and 9pm as management
draws five hourly winners for $100 in cash. Simply pick up a drawing ticket each hour at the Player’s Club and wait for your name to be called. And, yes, you can win more than once!
3X POINTS
Player’s Club members earn three times points every Saturday and Sunday in April. Points can be used for purchases in the casino. See the Players Club for details.
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. Dinner buffet is $9.95 from 4pm to 10pm. If you’re in the mood for some great fast food then check out the Casino Café, featuring a great selection of a la carte items and daily specials.
50s FRIDAYS
Players Club members 50+ years earn free slot play and free or discounted buffets every Friday. Example: Earn 1,760 points for $10 in free play and TWO free buffets. See Players Club for details.
CASINO EMPLOYEES DAY
Every Wednesday, Casino Hollywood welcomes its industry friends with $10 in free play plus another $10 with 200 base points earned that day.
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DAY
Active/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a twofor-one buffet Saturdays, just for being a Player’s 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. 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 table games free play in $5 increments. See the Players Club for details. 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 LIVE MUSIC & DANCING Fridays & Saturdays (Most nights no cover) Friday and Saturday nights 8pm to midnight, live music, and dancing. April 4: Rude Boyz April 5: Westwind April 11: Blu Sol April 12: Tequila Rain April 18: Black Pearl April 19: Juntos Unidos April 23: Chippendales (Cover) April 25: No event scheduled April 26: America’s Greatest Game Show (Event)
CHIPPENDALES Wednesday April 23 at 7pm Join the fun in the Showroom as naughty fantasies collide with the boy next door! The No. 1 male revue in the world guarantees a night of fun and entertainment as the men of Chippendales dance and sing their way into the hearts of birthday girls, bachelorettes, and girls who just want to have fun. Tickets are $22 and available now at the box office or on www.holdmyticket.com.
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Two New Mexico Tribes Request Gambling Compacts As reported in the March 16, 2014 issue of the Albuquerque Journal, two New Mexico tribes, Zuni Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo, have contacted Governor Susana Martinez requesting her approval of gambling compacts that would allow them to open and operate casino enterprises. This just after the New Mexico State Legislature rejected a request by the Navajo Nation to expand their gaming operations in the state. This is the first ever request made by Zuni Pueblo, which is located in the western part of the state just south of Gallup. Jemez Pueblo, located north of Albuquerque, previously made an unsuccessful bid for a casino project in the southern part of the state. According to state law, New Mexico’s governor must negotiate gambling compacts with the tribes that request it. However, while there is no limit on the number of casinos that may be authorized, whatever is negotiated between the governor and a tribe must still be approved by the New Mexico State Legislature. Which means that any agreements established between these tribes and Gov. Martinez will not be voted on until the next legislative session in February 2015. Stay tuned to Casino Entertainer for further developments.
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Saturday 10am to 12 noon New Mexico’s "Mr. Casino," Bill Previtti, presents a weekly radio program dedicated to the casino scene crowd. It’s called Jackpot with Bill Previtti. Tune in every Saturday to Bill Previtti’s Jackpot show on KDSK AM 1240 from 10am to noon and find out what’s happening at the casinos around New Mexico. Have fun listening to gaming expert Bill Previtti as he updates you on the latest in gaming events and answers your questions. You can win great prizes in the show’s many trivia contests.
April 2014 side a captivating body of water known as Little Traverse Bay and is maybe a three wood shot from Lake Michigan. In summer, Petoskey blossoms to over 30,000. It is also the home port of the Odawa Tribe, and it is at one of their operations where Rakoczy cut her teeth. It was there, at the Odawa Casino Resort, with its 1,300 slots, scores of table games, four restaurants, and snazzy hotel, that the intrepid Michigan gal discovered her talent for communicating with By Bill Previtti people. Sure enough, after only five years, she was heading up the players club and making decisions as part of the marketing department’s day-to-day operations. Coupled with her computer smarts and knack for understanding database functions, RaSome years back, my Uncle Mike took me to Chi- koczy had risen as the cream of the crop. cago’s Comiskey Park to see the home team White But, as any bright, ambitious person would asSox play the New York Yankees, starring Mickey pire to, Cassie yearned to move on, move up, and Mantle. In the 7th inning, tackle a new challenge. That Mantle came to bat and challenge came from the heart Pojoaque Pueblo’s two hit a monstrous home of Milwaukee and its Potawatorun that made the crowd mi Tribe’s bingo casino. Don’t casinos, Buffalo Thunder of 37,000 go insane, me let the word “bingo” fool you, and Cities of Gold, lucked and Uncle Mike includthough—the Potawatomi opout with Cassandra Rakoczy eration boasts well over a 3,100 ed. What I remember slots, scores of table games, most about that afterfive restaurants, and, to be sure, noon was how easy bingo. This place hummed, and Mantle made it look. it was a perfect fit for CassanWhich brings me to dra Rakoczy, who hired on as Cassandra Rakoczy— Assistant Marketing Director, Cassie to friends and eventually working her way up co-workers—who serves as Executive Director of to Marketing Director, along with having a firm Marketing for Pojoaque Pueblo’s Buffalo Thunder hand on the database. and Cities of Gold Casinos. She also serves as the As the planet moved into the 21st century, Rakocdatabase boss. zy found herself dreaming of moving someplace Now, anyone who’s been around the back end of where the winters don’t freeze your underwear a full-service casino knows there are two depart- while you’re standing in line at the MVD. As luck ments that are always under the gun and constantly would have it, a former boss invited her to come scrutinized. They are the marketers and the data south to New Mexico and direct the database at one base wonks—the computer mechanics, the miracle of the state’s leading casinos. workers. Rakoczy heads up both teams. The move was only the beginning for Ms. RaRakoczy hails from one of the most postcard koczy. This is a gal who does everything with style, pretty spots in all of North America, Petoskey, grace, and talent. She’s not shrinking violet, hiding Michigan. A village of around 6,000, it nestles be- her light under a bushel. And that didn’t go unnoticed. Sure enough, more than one interested casino made it known their doors were open to her talents. And Pojoaque Pueblo’s two casinos, Buffalo thunder and Cities of Gold, won out. In a room full of men, there’s this lady, the Wolverine from Michigan, holding court. It’s impossible not to like—and respect—Cassandra Rakoczy. She makes it all look so easy. She and Mickey.
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April 20 Sky City Casino is the hopping place to be during their $4,000 total cash and $200 total free play giveaway. Drawings held from 5pm to 10pm, with two Easter Cash winners each hour winning between $250 and $1,000 cash or $100 in free play. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
LEAP INTO SPRING FROG PICK
April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 Cha-ching, it’s time for spring giveaways at Sky City Casino. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in April, their lucky Leap Into Spring Frog Pick winners have the chance to win $5,000 cash, $5 to $1,000 in free play, and spring items. Patrons earning 250 points each day are eligible for the Leap Into Spring Frog Pick giveaway.
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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.
FREE TAX DAY
April 15 Don’t fret the IRS. Instead, come out for Sky City’s Free Tax Day giveaway on April 15. Progressive drawings held from 6pm to 10pm, with one $1,040 cash winner each hour. If cash is not claimed within three minutes, the winning amount increases for the next drawing hour, with a mandatory drawing at 10pm. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.
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.
SPRING INTO SUNDAY CASH CDL FUEL & FOOD April 6 & 27 The grass is greener on this side of town, so try your luck during Sky City’s Spring Into Sunday cash giveaway on April 6 and 27. Join the fun from 6pm to 10pm for your chance to win a portion of the $15,000 total cash giveaway. Three winners selected each drawing hour win $500 cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 30 points earned.
Fuel up and sit down for a meal. CDL patrons who purchase 75 gallons or more of diesel, receive a two-for-one buffet or half off a single buffet.
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As an added bonus for winners, receive a Sky City Casino T-shirt when you hit a taxable jackpot.
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FANTASTIC SENIORS 2014
Every Friday in April is for Fantastic Seniors! Patrons 50 years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit n Easter to win your share of $4,000 cash & 200 total free play $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior . patrons also receive one ticket into the $100 Fantastic Senior cash drawing 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 April include the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only). Join Sky City on the first Friday in April for the Fantastic Seniors Dance from 1pm until 5pm, with a performance by Marty & Triple Shot.
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.
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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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New Gambling Rule: You Lose You . . . Sue? You would think a 52-year-old man would be old enough to know when to quit. But, no. Mark Johnston, a retiree from California, believes that the $500,000 he lost while gambling during a blackout drunk back in February is the fault of the Downtown Grand in Las Vegas. And he wants the casino to give the money back to him. Why? Johnston claims that because Nevada law bars casinos from allowing visibly drunk patrons to gamble and from serving them comped drinks, he should never have been allowed to remain at the tables. Furthermore, in addition to bringing him free drinks in spite of his obvious intoxication, the casino kept issuing him the markers, or credit,
that allowed his play to continue. The Downtown Grand, which opened in late 2013, is countersuing, claiming that Johnston knew what he was doing and that he is simply trying to shirk his gambling debts. No doubt the tapes from the surveillance cameras will come into play in the judge’s decision. If Johnston’s claim is upheld, it could open the floodgates for thousands of similar lawsuits. If not, it will once again represent a victory for emphatic supporters of personal responsibility, on and off the tables. Not a good combination?
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It’s a rags to riches story if ever there was one: a poor child grows up in a bad neighborhood, skips college, perseveres through a handful of minimum wage jobs, joins the army, and then starts a string of businesses that would earn him millions of dollars by the time he was in his mid-thirties. Over the course of his life so far, Sheldon Adelson has started over 50 businesses, but none as lucrative as Las Vegas Sands, a development company that oversees operations at destination casino resorts in Las Vegas, Macau, and Singapore. Earning an average of $32 million a day over the last year—the third most of anyone in the world—Adelson’s fortune grew to over $11.2 billion dollars last year. That astonishing figure earned him eighth place on Forbes magazine’s most recent annual ranking of billionaires, behind Mexican media mogul Carlos Slim Helu, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and Amancio Ortega, the man behind the phenomenally successful Spanish clothing chain Zara. Few Vegas gambling moguls can touch Adelson’s success. In fact, the closest second, Steve Wynn, only boasts a personal fortune of around $2.5 billion, according to the most recent numbers available. Las Vegas’s Phillip Ruffin comes in third at around $2 billion. Steve Wynn’s ex-wife, Elaine, and Station Casino owner and Ultimate Fighting Championship investor Frank Fertitta, round out the top five wealthiest Las Vegas casino magnates at about $1.5 billion and $1.1 billion respectively.
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Richard Harvey, Blackjack Strategist Two Best Sellers: Blackjack The Smart Way and Cutting Edge Blackjack Order his books and products at www.Blackjacktoday.com Email your questions to: RichardHarvey@Blackjackthesmartway.com Last month I had you play a version of Circle of 13, the card situation shown here that is based on a game of my invention that I introduce and explain in Cutting Edge Blackjack. The game is played with a suit of cards and is a learning tool to help you understand the concept of probability. I posed a series of questions for you to think about, and, as promised, here are the answers. Examining what we see below, Old Schoolers would likely tell you the dealer’s 6 is weak and you should expect it to bust. But is that true? I say no, because: 1) Given your answer to question No. 1, what is the exact likelihood the dealer’s hole card is a 10? Zero. All the 10s were dealt already. There are none left. (While I realize this would never occur in a real game, there are dramatic swings in card balances in which equivalent situations occur—where so many 10s were dealt, they’re much less likely to appear.) 2) Is the dealer strong or weak? The dealer is very strong here. The cards that combine singly with the 6 to produce the most bustable totals have been dealt (the 8, 9, and 10s, which would have given the
dealer bustable totals of 14, 15, and 16; these cards are also the ones we’d like to be rich in the un-dealt mix, to then bust the dealer). Therefore, the dealer is highly unlikely to bust. (Hint: You could not stand on a 12through 16-point hand if you had one here.) My research has revealed that all dealer up cards have strong and weak phases, based on the specific mix of un-dealt cards throughout a round. Here, this concept is demonstrated dramatically. 3) What is the relative likelihood the dealer will bust? Very few card combinations would now bust the dealer, so the likelihood is very low. (See the four permutations that would do so—less likely fiveand six-card strings, dependent on the 7 coming last, to bust the dealer.) 4) What’s the relative likelihood the player with the 8 and 9, a 17-point hand, will win? Very low. The dealer will tend to draw to at least 17 if not better. When low cards are due, the dealer 6 scores high. One of the lessons here: You must learn to analyze the cards to determine whether the dealer is strong or weak—no matter what the up card is—so you know how to play your cards.
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THERE’S ALWAYS MORE WAYS TO WIN AT THE OHKAY WINNING COMES EASY
Fridays in April Join Ohkay Casino every Friday this April for their “Time to make a Deal” promotion. Seven lucky winners will receive $250 CASH, guaranteed. And then it’s Time to make a Deal, where the winner can keep the money or trade it for what’s behind one of three doors—which might be a whole lot more! Players receive one FREE entry daily and one entry for every sameday 10 points earned. Come and play this exciting new way to take home your share of cash and prizes.
GRAB SOME CASH
Saturdays in April As for Saturdays in April, that’s when you can get in on Ohkay Casino’s exciting “$25,000 CASH GRAB” promotion. Seven lucky winners are drawn each Saturday night, and each winner chooses three (3) prize pods, taking home the prices inside. Furthermore, if a winner chooses all three of the prize pods reading OHKAY, CASH, & GRAB, they WIN $25,000 CASH. Players receive one FREE entry daily and one entry for every same-day 10 points earned. Play CASH GRAB and WIN some CASH!
TUESDAYS WIN-KO — THE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN
Every Tuesday in April, two players will drop the disc and WIN big every hour between 1pm and 8pm. With cash prizes of up to $500, everyone’s a winner on Ohkay’s WIN-KO board game. Players receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every same day points earned.
COMMUNITY CASH-IN
On Sundays at Ohkay Casino, be one of 20 lucky winners of $50 in cash. When a winner is drawn, all players from their zip code win $5 in bonus cash, too.
FREE BINGO BLITZ
BINGO Blitz now Playing Monday through Thursday in April. You can pick up your free bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.
FABULOUS 50s
Wednesdays are fabulous for Winners Club members 50 years or better. All club members 50 or better receive $5 in bonus cash with just one point earned in the previous seven days. When you earn 50 sameday 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 happen Thursdays in April from noon to 9pm. Qualified winners can Spin2Win up to five times their cash prize.
APPETIZING FOOD DEALS
You can always look to the Harvest Buffet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $7.99, and the early bird dinner special runs from 4pm to 6pm Monday through Thursday for 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 you can feast on the Seafood Buffet, featuring all-you-caneat crab for only $14.99. For breakfast, enjoy the $1.99 buffet— now available Monday through Friday until noon. The Friday lunch buffet is still just $4.99. The deals continue at the Coyote Cantina, which 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 are Chimichanga day—each for just $1.99. Now through Easter, enjoy the Friday Lenten special, a fish and fries basket for just $1.99 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 they showcase great entertainment all month. On Tuesday’s, enjoy OPEN MIC night with Ya-Neva-No. Wednesdays are dedicated to the Ladies, while you an jam to the sounds of a variety of entertainment every Thursday. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am. Starting off the month you can enjoy the sounds of Blu Sol April 4th and 5th, and the ever popular local the David Maestas Band on the 11th and 12th. Party on the 18th and 19th with Cuarenta y Cinco. Simon Balkey closes out the month with cool Country on the 25th & 26th. (All schedules subject to change.) And remember, admission is always FREE at The Silver Eagle Lounge. When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—Ohkay Hotel Casino is ALWAYS your best bet!
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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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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 – 5pm; $25 buy-in Mondays – 6:30pm; $25 buy-in Tuesdays – 6:30pm; $40 buy-in Fridays and Saturdays – 6:30pm; $75 buy-in April 26th – Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament at 1pm; $150 buyin. Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and monthly promotions, or
Painted Parrot 4pm to 9pm, Wednesdays through Sundays Sundays: Early Bird Special is only $7.77 with your Players Club card, $15.99 regular, 4 pm to 6pm Mondays: Closed Tuesdays: Closed Wednesdays: International Buffet featuring New Mexico favorites for only $15.99 Thursdays: All American BBQ twofor-one with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only), $15.99 Fridays: Prime Rib & Seafood Night, $19.99 Saturdays: International buffet with steak and fried shrimp, $17.99 Red Sage Cooking Class April 19: Pairings Are Twice as Nice—How To Duo. Book today at 505-455-2056 Wine Dinner, April 17 at 7pm: April Showers Bring Edible Flowers Turquoise Trail Beef or chicken fajitas for only $11.99. Check out the 2-for-20 menu! Golden Buffet at Cities of Gold Friday night steak and shrimp special Saturday night prime rib and shrimp special $11.99 each, 4pm to 11pm Bingo Snack Bar at Cities of Gold Check out the $3.99 menu, featuring a different item every day of the
week. Enjoy reduced prices, free addons, half-price Thursday, and special Lenten menu every Wednesday and Friday. Player’s Club card required for all specials.
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ENTERTAINMENT KIX BROOKS LIVE
Friday, April 4 at 7pm Join Kix Brooks, formerly of Brooks & Dunn, as he brings you his biggest hits. Tickets start at $25 and are available at www.tickets.com or the Casino Box Office.
Shadeh Nightclub Every Thursday Country Ladies Night Fridays April 4: DJ 12 Tribe April 11: DJ 12 Tribe April 18: DJ 12 Tribe April 25: DJ 12 Tribe Saturdays April 5: DJ Flo Fader April 12: DJ Flo Fader April 19: DJ Flo Fader April 26: DJ Flo Fader
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Player’s Club Monday: Show your Player’s Club card and receive a $50 rate for 18 holes including cart and range fees.
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Win one of three Dodge Chargers this April! Earn your entries all month long, and be at Buffalo Thunder or Cities of Gold Saturday, April 12, 19, and 26 from 6pm to 10pm for your chance to be drawn a winner. Five winners every hour will have a chance to win a Charger!
Every Monday, earn just one point on your Players Club card from 8am to 10:30am, and pick up a free breakfast bowl. And every Wednesday from 2pm to 4:30pm, earn one point on your Players Club card for a free half sandwich and bowl of soup.
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April 1 through April 30 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.
Service veterans are honored all year long. The first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in FREE play.
JACKPOT SPIN OFF
Every Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points to spin the prize wheel and your chance to win a jackpot of more than $500,000! Play your spins, and keep the cash. One per person per promotion day.
LET’S PLAY BASEBALL!
Every Friday in April, noon to 9pm Earn 50 points on your Players Club card for your baseball, each of which has a prize inside—score a free buffet, free play, or even cash.
TOURNEVENT OF CHAMPIONS
Beginning April 1, play every Sunday through Wednesday on the TournEvent of Champions machines! Earn one point to play a round, and play additional rounds with each 30 points you earn on your Lightning Rewards card, up to four times per day. The top 11 scores of each day will share $2,000 in free play, as well as a Golden Pass good for entry into the Golden Pass Tournament in August.
GOLDEN PASS TOURNAMENT
Got a Golden Pass from the TournEvent of champions? Play August 15, beginning at noon, where winners will share a $20,000 prize pool. The top scorer will take home $5,000 and a trip to the TournEvent of Champions in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1 for a chance to win their share of $500,000! Trip also includes airfare for the winner and a guest, plus four-night’s hotel accommodations.
TAX RELIEF DRAWINGS
April 15, join the fun for hourly drawings from 11:30am to 10:30pm, when the casino will give away $10,000 in cash and free play!
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Putting Casino Entertainment into Perspective By John G. Brokopp
John G. Brokopp is a freelance journalist and author. He writes a weekly column on casino gambling. John can be reached at jbrokopp@comcast.net
POKER TOURNAMENT CHAMPION DEALS SOME ADVICE
By John G. Brokopp
If you’re a poker enthusiast, you probably cut your teeth on the game playing with family and friends at the kitchen table. The next step was trying your hand in a casino poker room where, for the first time, you experienced what it was like playing the game with people you had never met before. Taking your game to the next level can be a challenge. There are the high profile, big-money tournament circuits such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the World Poker Tour (WPT), where many of the established stars of poker play their trade. There are also regional tours, such as the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) and the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT), which feature more affordable buy-ins and give average, everyday players the opportunity to experience tournament action. Seeking out a regional tournament is in all likelihood your best bet, especially if you feel that a little experience at the Class AAA level is a prerequisite to playing in the major leagues. Most New Mexico casinos have regular tournaments that they feature in the pages of Casino Entertainer. One regional tournament winner, Kenneth Baime of Glenview, Illinois, took home first place and a $77,681 paycheck when he won the Mid-States Poker Tour event at Majestic Star Casino in Gary, Indiana, in early March. He left in his wake 300 opponents. What words of wisdom does Baime have to offer fellow poker players who wish to take their game to the next level? “When I won the MSPT, until just before the final table I probably had a below average stack for about 90 percent of the tournament, and started day two in roughly 55th place out of 86 or so people remaining,” he says. “But, I waited, picked my spots, and just tried to stay in the hunt. I was fortunate enough to remain competitive until I finally could accumulate more chips. A few years ago, I probably would have forced the issue early, and likely would have been knocked out because I would have been playing subpar hands.” Therein rests the foundation of Baime’s philosophy. Comparing chip stacks too early in the tournament often leads to rash decisions on the part of the less-experienced player. Baime also reminds players to be very conscious of how their playing style is perceived by the other players at the table. In other words, know your image. “If you have raised the last five hands, even though you may know you had premium hands every time, if the hands have not gone to showdown and you haven’t had to show your cards, other players are probably perceiving you as being quite loose and/or aggressive,” he says. “By the same token, if you have folded for the last hour because you kept getting lousy hands, you are probably being perceived as overly tight. If you are being perceived as tight, you may get away with a bluff that a loose player might have been called down on. If you are being perceived as loose, and hit a big hand, maybe you can bet a larger amount and still get paid, or maybe you need to fold a pretty good hand you otherwise might have played. Know your image and act accordingly. Finally, he says, just get out and play. “There are lots of low buy-in tournaments. Play a few and experiment and see what works, and what doesn’t work, for you. A little experience goes a long way.”
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Golden Cantina features DJs every Friday nights, live music every Saturday, and Latin Nights with DJ Quico every Sunday.
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KIX BROOKS
Friday, April 4 at 8pm Following his run as one half of Country Music’s Brooks & Dunn, one of the most successful duos of all time, Kix Brooks continues his career as a solo touring and recording artist. He recently added lead actor and executive film producer to his resume, as well. In addition, Brooks is the reigning CMA National Broadcast Personality of the Year for his radio show American Country Countdown, hosts his Kickin’ It
with Kix radio show five days a week, is a co-owner of Nashville’s award-winning winery Arrington Vineyards, contributes as a columnist for Country Weekly, and recently started public speaking. Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino is proud to welcome the multi-talented Kix Brooks to the Tewa Ballroom on April 4. For more information, visit www.buffalothunderresort.com
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Every Tuesday in April, guests will receive the Gift of the Week from Club Rock once they have earned 50 points.
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EASTER BUFFET
On Sunday, April 20 from 11am to 5pm, enjoy a delicious Easter buffet that includes a variety of fresh garden salads, red chile honey glazed ham, roast beef, stuffed pork loin, and, a plentiful array of side dishes and decadent desserts. All for only $18.50.
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Open every day from 10:30am to pm. Make sure to drop by and try all their new menu options, PLUS the following specials: Month-long baseball specials include a Chicago-style Nathan’s hot dog for only $5 and a chicken salad wrap and the Triple Play sandwich for only $6 each. 2014 Lenten special includes Santa Fe clam chowder, caldo del mar, salmon Caesar salad, baked lemon herb cod, fish sandwich, and fish Veracruz.
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Isleta’s Palace West Casino Gets Top to Bottom Makeover Construction is moving along for the expanion of Isleta Resort & Casino’s sister property, Palace West Casino. The formerly 2,500-square foot-facility will now be housed in an entirely new 12,500-square-foot non-smoking building and will feature 250 slots machines and a brand new restauarant. Construction of the new Palace West, located on NM 45 about four miles south of Isleta Resort & Casino, is scheduled to be completed by the end of this month. “Over the years, as our guests’ needs have changed, we have adapted our busienss to meet those needs,” says Isleta Resort & Casino CEO, Pamela Gallegos. “Our ongoing pursuit of customer satisaction has
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Be sure to play every Saturday in April for your chance to win up to $250,000 in cold, hard cash. Drawings will occur hourly from 6pm to 9pm, with each winner getting to choose a safety deposit box worth up to $1,675. Then at 10pm, one lucky grand prize winner will get to try and Break the Bank. The grand prize winner will get to choose three safety deposit boxes and if those boxes total exactly $5,000, they will win $250,000! If the boxes do not equal $5,000, they will win the combined amount in all three boxes.
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LOYALTY REWARDS
Sky Ute wants to thank all their loyal customers by giving them more rewards points and Rewards Play. For every Monday and Thursday you play, they will increase your rewards. On Mondays, Bear Club members will receive point multipliers from 10X all the way up to 16X; and on Thursdays, members will receive Rewards Play. The more you play each month, the higher your reward!
CRACK THE SAFE HOT SEAT FRIDAYS
By Friday, April 4, Sky Ute will have displayed all five numbers in the safe combination, but someone still needs to get the numbers in the correct order to Crack the Safe and win the cash inside! If no one has opened the safe after the 10pm drawing on Friday, April 25, Sky Ute will hold a random carded slot drawing and that lucky person will win $15,000 in cash (the progressive amount as of 4/25/14)!
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The Ultimate Beatles Tribute will invade the Sky Ute Casino Events Center on Saturday, May 17. Tickets are $35 for Reserved VIP and $25 for General Admission. Purchase tickets online at www.skyutecasino.com, by phone at 888-842-4150, at the Sky Ute Casino Gift Shop, or at the door the night of the show. Doors open at 7pm, and the show begins at 8pm.
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Hop on over to the Wild Horse Casino or the Apache Nugget on Sunday, April 20 for your chance to win your share of $2,000 in cash! Four Players Club members will win a cash prize of $500 each between the hours of 6pm and 10pm at both casinos. Entries for the Easter Basket Cash Drawings will be accepted starting April 1 through April 20. Start making plans on how to spend your share of the winnings!
EASTER HOT SEATS Sunday, April 20
On Sunday, April 20, the Wild Horse Casino and the Apache Nugget Casino will each be giving away $1,000 in cash between noon and 10pm. Ten random hot seat winners will be selected and each will receive $100 in cash.
LEAVES OF GOLD PROGRESSIVE HOT SEATS
Spring has sprung and Wild Horse Casino and Apache Nugget Casino will celebrate all during the month of April. Every Monday and Thursday during April, five random hot seat drawings happen at both casinos between the hours of 5pm and 10pm. Each day the hot seats increase by $25 dollars going from $50 on Thursday, April 3 up to $225 on Monday April 28. Stop in every Monday and Thursday for your chance to win some cash in the Leaves of Gold progressive hot seats.
WILD HORSE BINGO
All roads lead to the beautiful Wild Horse Event Center and live cash bingo! Action begins at 6pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and the Sunday matinee starts at 2pm. Besides cash, you will have a chance to win lots of great items in fun drawings. You can also enjoy some tasty food a beverage while you play.
SEAFOOD BUFFET Friday, April 11
The fabulous Hillcrest Restaurant’s all you can eat seafood buffet is coming up Friday evening, April 11. Enjoy all your favorites, including huge shrimp and delicious crab legs. There is also a prime rib carving station. Make sure to come hungry!
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) It’s your birthday! Work to make the most of your fire power as the Lunar Eclipse on the 15th aligns in your sign. You will initiate many new projects during this cycle and make major breakthroughs. Fortunate events unexpectedly occur.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) Lunar vibrations indicate there may be a mix-up in plans or difficulties getting others to understand your views and what you’re trying to accomplish. Try to steer clear of arguments and avoid feelings of discouragement. Forge ahead with plans.
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) You could find yourself negotiating the best way to market yourself, a product or an idea by June. Stay tactful even though you will disagree with someone’s strategy on a project. Insight into your sub-conscious motivations brings personal growth under the full moon.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) The sun enters your sun sign on the 19th and your personal year begins. Cosmic patterns give you time to look within and face and eliminate old fears. The solar eclipse on the 29th sheds light on career, finances, and relationships.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) Stay on top of financial matters and long-term investments. Don’t be discouraged if you have difficulty negotiating a sale or loan. Planetary influences cause delays until the end of the month. Job situations and opportunities ignite during the new moon.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) You’ll be pre-occupied most of this month with bookkeeping, records and getting organized. Expect to find solutions to many nagging problems during the rays of the two eclipses. Family concerns take precedence over your social agenda.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21) You will undergo a life altering experience over the next few months. Many of your blind spots concerning how you perceive others and the world around you will be clarified. Many past situations will be confronted.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23) The accent is on cooperation and negotiation. The total full moon eclipse lands in your sign on the 15th indicating there still are some sensitive issues to be worked out with personal and professional associations. Its time to make new contacts.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18) You’re in the mood to get your home and life in order. Avoid high risk investments and pare down on careless spending. Put money aside for much needed improvements or repairs. You encounter more domestic responsibilities this month. Expect a bonus.
CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) The Aries rays stimulate your ambition and make you confident and aggressive in seeking a position that satisfies your intellectual needs. You are in a four-month cycle of obstacles due to Mars. Avoid conflicts and commitments.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21) A turning point is reached regarding a business, tax or legal matter. Do everything possible not to be drawn into a dispute on the work front. Purchase new equipment or set up a make shift office at home. A family situation requires special handling.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) The magic of Venus helps you find talents that could be put to good use. This fortunate planet helps you attract money, windfalls, and love interests, so keep on the lookout! Travel is also in the mix so go ahead and plan your getaway.
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Car giveaways April 12 and 13 There is just a short time to qualify at Taos Mountain Casino and win one of the two Chevrolet Sonics and cash prizes being given away on April 12 and 13. Also, whether it is Tuesday Young at Heart, Late Night Points, or any number of other daily promotions, Taos Mountain is where it’s happening. So come by and enjoy the games, promotions, food, and good times! See more about the Daily Specials below. See Bison Rewards Center for official rules and restrictions on promotions.
BISON REWARDS
New Bison Rewards Club members can sign up for FREE, earn 50 points, and receive $10 (same day). Members earn 100 points during the year. Come in during the month of your birthday and receive $10.
DAILY SPECIALS
Triple Points Mondays Play at Taos Mountain Casino using your Bison Rewards card and earn 3X points on Mondays from 8am to midnight. Tuesday Young at Heart Guests 55 and better can enjoy 2X points, hot seat drawings, and great food deals on Tuesdays. Earn 2X points from 9am to 2pm, and be one of two players to win $50 hot seat drawings—two players win $50 every hour from 9am to 2pm for a total of 12 drawings. Bison Rewards Club members can enjoy a breakfast for 99¢ from 8am to 11am. Tuesday Bingo On Tuesdays, there is a $100 winner every hour from 4pm to 7pm and a $150 winner at 8pm, and a $200 winner at 9pm. Earn 10 points for a bingo card. Also earn 2X points from 3pm to 9pm on Tuesdays. Cash Wednesdays Hot seat drawings happen every hour from 2pm to 4pm then again from 6pm to 9pm, with more cash to win as the day goes on: From 2pm to 3pm, 4 winners win $25 cash each. From 3pm to 4pm, 4 winners win $30 cash each. From 6pm to 7pm, 2 winners win $60 cash each. From 7pm to 8pm, 2 winners win $70 cash each. From 8pm to 9pm, 2 winners win $80 cash each. Also, a Table Games player will be selected to win $30 cash at 3pm and $70 cash at 7pm. Thursday Wild Points Every hour from 9am to midnight, Bison Reward card holders will receive different multiple points ranging from 3X up to 7X.
Late Night Points Wed, Thurs, Fri, & Sat All slot players using their Bison Reward cards in April will earn 5X points on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10pm to 1am, and on Fridays and Saturdays from 10pm to 2am.
Friday Night Payday From 6pm to 9pm every Friday, there are seven drawings with progressively more cash to win each half hour. Earn an entry for 5 points, or 10 minutes play at table games. The selected winner receives the following cash each half hour: 6pm – $100 8pm – $250 6:30 – $125 8:30 – $300 7pm – $150 9pm – $400 7:30 – $200 If the prize is not claimed, the unclaimed cash prize will be added to the following drawing. Also on Fridays and Saturdays, all Bison Rewards members can enjoy a prime rib dinner for only $10.99 from 4pm to 11pm. Saturdays Great Cars Giveaway Earn points for your chance to win one of two Chevrolet Sonics! Apply seven points per entry (or 15 minutes continuous play at table games, per entry) and be at the following drawings: April 5: 5 semi-finalists will be chosen. 25 finalists were also chosen in March. Saturday, April 12 giveaways: 1st Place Chevrolet Sonic 2nd Place $1,000 3rd Place $700 4th Place $500 Sunday, April 13 giveaways: 1st Place Chevrolet Sonic 2nd Place $1,000 3rd Place $700 4th Place $500 Sunday Hot Seats: On Sundays in April there will be two hot seat drawings per hour from noon to 4pm. Eight winners will each get $75 cash.
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Enjoy a different blackjack promotion from Sundays through Thursdays. Players who end with a particular hand can double their bet. See Table games for more information.
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AUGUST OUTDOOR GIVEAWAYS
Play at Taos Mountain Casino in August and earn chances to win a 4x4 Mule all-terrain vehicle (ATV), a Tablet computer, and cash and other prizes totaling over $26,000.
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