LIP SYNC BATTLES
PLAYER
MAGAZINE
Compete every Wednesday for a grand prize of $2,000
FEBRUARY 2016
BREAK THE ICE Win your share of every Sunday.
$29,000
THE REMODEL IS COMPLETE
The all new Triple Crown Buffet & AJ’s Steakhouse are now open.
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Beat the cold. . . literally
BREAK THE
ICE
More than $1,700 in savings for your big day.
YOUR DAY, OUR GIFT. Book your 2016 – 2017 wedding now through March 31, 2016 and receive six complimentary suites for you and your wedding party.
SUNDAYS AT 4PM & 6PM NOW – MARCH 6 Be here for the
$10,000 grand finale March 6 at 6pm
Keep winning your share of $29,000 cash every Sunday. This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts. Blackout dates & restrictions may apply. Prairie Meadows reserves the right to modify or cancel promotion at any time, for any reason, without prior notification, subject to all applicable regulations.
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Swipe your player’s card at any promotion kiosk on level two for your daily entry. Play your favorite slots and table games to earn additional entries.
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MEET BRAD RHINES.
CONTENTS
Director of Marketing
Brad Rhines is the newest director at Prairie Meadows, but he doesn’t act like it. Since starting in December, Brad has acclimated quickly to Prairie Meadows and his confident and easy-going personality is a perfect fit, even though it’s taking him a while to adjust to the cold weather (he’s from the always warm South). You may have already seen him walking around on the casino floor, which is one of his favorite things to do each day. Walking through the casino is a testament to Brad’s larger focus. He is all about you and your experience here at Prairie Meadows, and what he can do to make our property even better. “I thought that Prairie Meadows was the right fit for me because I am passionate about guest service, and this is an organization that walks that walk. There’s a reason that Prairie Meadows is #1 in the state, and I think that is because of how they treat their guests,” Brad explained. Brad’s vision and Prairie Meadows’ vision are the same. They are all about making sure you feel appreciated and welcome when you are here. “Our goal is to build equity in our guests and make sure that their loyalty is rewarded,” said Brad. One way to help enhance your time here is through our Rewards Club. By signing up, you’ll have exclusive access to promotions, events, and free offers. “It’s our way of rewarding you for being here,” said Brad. “And there’s a lot more to come.” No matter what you choose to do while you are here, we are constantly working to make your visits enjoyable. “With the new Triple Crown Buffet now open and the renovations to AJ’s Steakhouse complete, we are constantly looking for ways to enhance your experience,” said Brad. “We are also re-energizing our promotions with the new kiosks around the casino floor, so now participating is simpler.” The next time you stop in, look around for Brad. If you see him, ask him how he is doing and how he is surviving the Iowa winter.
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TRIPLE CROWN BUFFET & AJ’s STEAKHOUSE
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DINING ENTERTAINMENT
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DERBY FORTUNE APRIL 23 ♦ 4PM
THE ALL NEW COMMUNITY WALL
GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE Includes $1,000 cash, VIP seating at Prairie Meadows for the Kentucky Derby, and 5x pari-mutuel points.
Earn entries on Saturdays February 20 – April 23
BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Visit Prairie Gold Club for details and official rules.
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YESS
Did you know that since Prairie Meadows opened its doors, we have given back more than $1.5 billion to Iowa’s communities? As a non-profit company, we make it our mission to help our community any way that we can. These donations are possible because of your support, so we want to thank you for your loyalty. Our new community wall on level 3 of the casino showcases a few of our most notable donations that we have made throughout the years. The next time you stop in, ride up the escalators and see this impressive display for yourself.
DRAKE STADIUM
GREATER DES MOINES BOTANICAL GARDEN
February 27 ♦ Drawings starting at 1pm
Project: We Are Garden Now Capital Campaign Legacy Grant amount: $500,000 Years awarded: 2011 & 2013
WIN CASH PRIZES & PROMO CHIPS Earn five entries February 13 – 27 every hour you play at a table game.
YOUTH EMERGENCY SERVICES AND SHELTER (YESS)
Tournament play excluded from earning entries.
Project: Emergency Shelter Expansion Legacy Grant amount: $200,000 Year awarded: 2014 LIVING HISTORY FARMS
DRAKE UNIVERSITY
Project: Renovation of Drake Stadium Legacy Grant amount: $1,000,000 Year awarded: 2004
LIVING HISTORY FARMS
Project: The Flynn Mansion Restoration Project Legacy Grant amount: $100,000 Year awarded: 2010
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IOWA CASINO PAYBACKS
THE WINNING COMBINATION Check out some of our most recent winners who hit the jackpot. Come see why people are always winning here at Prairie Meadows. With a little bit of luck and a lot of fun, you could be next.
MORE THAN
11.8 MILLION
$
TOTAL SLOT JACKPOT PAYOUTS
IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.
4,862
20,005
$
TOTAL SLOT JACKPOTS
VICKIE R.
WON IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.
92.1%
STILL THE loosest SLOTS IN IOWA. 91.9%
TOM P.
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AARON W.
89.2% HORSESHOE
HARRAH’S
1,105 $1,200
$
89.5%
LAKESIDE
CRISTEN H.
ARMANDO S.
RIVERSIDE
$
90.5%
WILD ROSE, JEFFERSON
1,398
2,510
$
PRAIRIE MEADOWS
91.2%
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Gaming Revenue Report. Calculated for the three months ending December 2015.
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2016
F E B R U A RY EVENTS CALENDAR SUNDAY
MONDAY
BOOK A ROOM FOR THE
BIG GAME GAME DAY BREAK THE
ICE
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DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEETIE! CHINESE NEW YEAR BUFFET
1
BIG BANG 2PM
6PM
BLACK JACK
MARDI GRAS BUFFET
7
VALENTINE’S BUFFET
8 PRESIDENT’S DAY BUFFET
2
NOON
15
BREAK THE
9
KENNY & THE COUNTRY CLASSICS 11AM – 3PM
ICE
POKER ♦
55
MIKE ARMSTRONG 7PM DOUBLE DIP 4PM
7PM
3 LIP SYNC BATTLE 7PM
POKER ♦
BIG BANG 2PM
LIP SYNC BATTLE 7PM
7PM
16
SUGAR MOON 11AM – 3PM
22
17 LIP SYNC BATTLE 7PM
LEAP YEAR LOOT 6PM
4 and 6PM NOON
POKER ♦
28
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POKER ♦
7PM
23
POKER ♦
CRAFT BREW NIGHT 7PM
eighties at 8
GATHER SOME GREEN 5PM
eighties at 8 TRIO ACETO 8PM
DOUBLE DIP 4PM GATHER SOME GREEN 5PM
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ELLIOTT THREATT 7PM DOUBLE DIP 4PM
eighties at 8 STANDING HAMPTON 8PM
GATHER SOME GREEN 5PM
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VALENTINE’S BUFFET
INFUZION 8PM
TIM CAVANAGH 7PM
♦
1 ‘70s Night 6 5
VALENTINE’S BUFFET
11
BOUNTY
GIMIKK 8PM
25
eighties at 8
FEATURING MICKEY THOMAS
8PM
AFTERSHOCK 9PM
12 ‘70s Night 13 DICK DANGER BAND 8PM
★
7X
SLOT POINTS 10AM
19 ‘70s Night 20 FACULTY LOUNGE BAND 8PM QUEEN OF HEARTS 1PM
26 ‘70s Night 27
WORLD SERIES of POKER
BREAK THE
ICE
VALENTINE’S BUFFET DR. GONZO 7PM
7PM
POKER ♦
BIG BANG 2PM
NOON
21
4
♦
10
4 and 6PM
NOON
BOUNTY
SATURDAY
DANNY WHITSON BAND 8PM
GATHER SOME GREEN 5PM
7PM
NOON
14
FRIDAY
DOUBLE DIP 4PM
4 and 6PM
POKER ♦
LIP SYNC BATTLE 7PM
POKER ♦
BIG BANG 2PM
RBJ TRIO 11AM – 3PM
POKER ♦
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THURSDAY
7PM
NOON
NOON
ICE
POKER ♦
55
WEDNESDAY
CLARKSVILLE STATION 11AM – 3PM
NOON
4 and 6PM
POKER ♦
BREAK THE
TUESDAY
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FEBRUARY 21
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AN ALL NEW DINING EXPERIENCE It’s finally here. After months of construction and hard work, the renovations to Triple Crown Buffet and AJ’s Steakhouse are complete. Now when you walk into Triple Crown Buffet, you’ll see a whole new restaurant. From the different layout to the vibrant colors, our buffet has been completely updated and reimagined with your dining experience in mind. Other new features include a pizza station, a mesquite, cherry, and apple wood meat smoker, and the best salad bar in the city. AJ’s Steakhouse has also been entirely redesigned. Come
AJ’s STEAKHOUSE FEBRUARY 3 – 6
Steak Marsala A tender, flat iron steak grilled to order, topped with a creamy mushroom marsala sauce.
have a drink in the new bar area, complete with sleek and comfortable surroundings in a welcoming atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for a casual dinner date or a night out with friends. AJ’s dining area also got a facelift, complete with all new furniture and a brand new look that keeps AJ’s Steakhouse the top restaurant in Des Moines. For your next meal out, come dine with us at Triple Crown Buffet or AJ’s Steakhouse and see all the exciting changes that we’ve made.
FEBRUARY 10 – 14
Surf & Turf A center cut filet paired with grilled prosciutto wrapped jumbo prawns, served with fresh béarnaise sauce.
FEBRUARY 17 – 20
Filet with Caramel Brandy Mushroom Sauce A juicy, char-grilled filet topped with succulent caramelized shiitake mushrooms in brandy sauce.
FEBRUARY 24 – 27
Smoky Bacon Bourbon Filet A filet grilled to perfection with a red wine bourbon reduction, topped with crispy, crumbled bacon.
CAN YOU GUESS THE APHRODISIACS?
February is the month of love. Do you know which foods shown below are considered aphrodisiacs (things that cause passion when consumed). Flip the page upside down to see if you guessed correctly. AJ’s Steakhouse Lounge
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B. CHILI PEPPERS
C. AVOCADO
D. CHOCOLATE
E. BANANAS
F. HONEY
G. COFFEE
H. STRAWBERRIES
I. WATERMELON Answer: all of the above.
TRIPLE CROWN EATERY BUFFET
A. OYSTERS
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VALENTINE’S
BUFFETS
PREPARED JUST FOR YOU AJ’s STEAKHOUSE
VALENTINE’S DINNER SPECIAL SURF AND TURF February 10 – 14 Wednesday and Thursday ♦ 5pm – 10pm Friday and Saturday ♦ 5pm – 11pm Sunday ♦ 4pm – 10pm
TRIPLE CROWN BUFFET FEBRUARY SPECIAL BUFFETS
FEBRUARY 11 – 14
Win over your sweetheart with the perfect pair. FEBRUARY 11
Dinner 4pm – 10pm ♦ 16.95 Special Barbeque Buffet $
FEBRUARY 12
Dinner 4pm – 10pm ♦ 16.95 Featuring prime rib $
add crab legs for $10
FEBRUARY 13
Dinner 3pm – 10pm ♦ $26.95 Featuring prime rib & crab legs
CHINESE NEW YEAR FEBRUARY 8
Dinner 4pm – 10pm ♦ $16.95 Featuring prime rib add crab legs for $10
MARDI GRAS FEBRUARY 9
FEBRUARY 14
Dinner 4pm – 10pm ♦ $14.95 Featuring Cajun inspired entrees
Dinner 3pm – 10pm ♦ $26.95 Featuring prime rib & crab legs
PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 15
Brunch 8am – 2pm ♦ $16.95 Featuring prime rib
Brunch 8am – 2pm ♦ $11.95 Dinner 4pm – 10pm ♦ $11.95
NOTHING SAYS LOVE LIKE FUDGE
Treat your valentine right this year with our homemade fudge. Our unique flavors and special packaging says it all. Available at Prairie Coffee Company on level 2.
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LIPSYNCBATTLES WEDNESDAYS ♦ 7PM
Registration ♦ 5:30pm
2,000
Open Rounds
$
Semi Finals
GRAND PRIZE
February 3 & 10 February 17
Finals
February 24
March 18 & 19 ♦ 8pm
FREE in the Finish Line Show Lounge
As a spitting image of Rod Stewart himself, Steve Bobbit plays hits from every era of Rod’s career. Performing two nights in a row, don’t miss this full-on Rod Stewart concert experience.
Then you have what it takes to compete in our first ever lip sync battle. Choose your song, perform it live on stage, and see if you make it to the next round. Or if you just want to watch the competition and sing along from your comfortable chair, that’s perfectly fine, too. Plus, come out and meet Colleen and Producer Kurt from Star 102.5’s morning show. See you on Wednesday.
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FINISH LINE SHOW LOUNGE TUESDAYS ♦ 11AM February 2
Clarksville Station
February 9
RBJ Tio
February 16
Kenny & The Country Classics
February 23
Sugar Moon
FINISH LINE FUNNIES FREE LIVE COMEDY
FINISH LINE SHOW LOUNGE THURSDAYS ♦ 7PM February 4 Mike Armstrong February 11 Dr. Gonzo February 18 Tim Cavanagh February 25 Elliott Threatt
A Tribute to Rod Stewart Featuring
STEVE BOBBIT
Do you like to rock out to songs when you’re all alone at home? Do you get the air guitar going and dance around?
FEATURING MICKEY THOMAS
Saturday, February 13 8pm Doors open at 7pm The Meadows Events Center
TICKETS O SALE NO N W
LIVE MUSIC
FINISH LINE SHOW LOUNGE 8PM Friday, February 5
Danny Whitson Band
Saturday, February 6
Gimikk
Friday, February 12
iNFUZiON
Saturday, February 13
Aftershock 9pm
Friday, February 19
Trio Aceto
Top 40/Country Rock
Rock/R&B/Country '80s
Variety
Saturday, February 20 Dick Danger Band R&B/Top 40/Blues
RODNEY CARRINGTON ♦ FRIDAY, MARCH 25
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Friday, February 26
Standing Hampton
Saturday, February 27
Faculty Lounge Band
Classic Rock Variety
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WEDNESDAYS IN FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, & 24
bang
WIN YOUR SHARE OF $38,000 IN CASH! Earn 50 base slot points for your chance to win. Base slot points must be earned from 2pm to 7pm each promotional date and cannot be combined.
DOUBLE DIP
Thursdays in February February 4, 11, 18, & 25
DOUBLE YOUR POINTS, DOUBLE YOUR FUN. Receive a 2X slot point multiplier starting at 4pm. PLUS we’ll double all your entries earned for Leap Year Loot and Queen of Hearts. Video poker will be excluded from the multiplier portion of this promotion. Points earned will be multiplied by noon the following day.
GATHER
AN EXTRA DAY FOR EXTRA CASH.
leap year
SOME GREEN Fridays in February February 5, 12, 19, & 26
Simply swipe your player’s card at any promotion kiosk located on casino level 2 between 5 – 10pm and select the Gather Some Green game on the kiosk to reveal your mystery prize. Video poker will be excluded from the multiplier portion of this promotion. Points earned will be multiplied by noon the following day. 16 P L AY E R A U G U S T 2 0 1 5
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Money really does grow on trees.
loot YOU PICKED, WE LISTENED.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Drawings starting at 6pm
Get entries every Tuesday and Thursday to win your share of $ 20,000 cash on the 29th.
7X Slot Points Returns February 20 ♦ 10am – 2pm
There’s no need to check in. Your points will be automatically multiplied, so you can go right to the slot machines. Excludes video poker.
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COMING SOON
Friday, April 22 ♦ 7:30pm The Meadows Events Center
A show filled with comedy, magic, and incredible acts. Prairie Gold Club Pre-sale ♦ February 3 General public on sale ♦ February 5 $45
♦ $35
Tickets are available at Prairie Meadows Gift Shop or at prairiemeadows.com.
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