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Promotions for February

ALL NEW: MIDWAY MADNESS DAILY SLOT TOURNAMENTS

Start playing these all-new “on demand” and true-time daily slot tournaments, and earn entries into an exciting series of tournaments.

With every 700 base slot points you earn—starting at noon each Monday and ending at 10pm each Saturday, you’ll then go on to play in the Premier Pennies Tournament. Tournament(s) must be played by 11:59pm each Saturday. The top 100 scorers come back on Sunday at 1pm to play in a timed round. The top 25 from that round will come back on the fourth Saturday of each month for the Grand Finale.

WE LOVE SLOT POINTSEvery Thursday in February. Gold equals 3X points, Platinum equals 4X points,

and Diamond equals 5X points. Begins at 8am and ends at 11:59pm on February 5, 12, 19, and 26.

6X POINTS FOR ALL SLOT PLAYAll Peak Rewards Club members will receive 6X points for ALL slot play

starting at midnight on Monday, February 16, and ending at 3:59pm on Tuesday, February 17.

SENIOR DAYS PROMOTIONEvery Wednesday, all Peak Rewards players who are 55-plus years old can

receive a $5 lunch buffet and 3X points for their slot play from 8am to 11:59pm. In addition, those players 55 years old and older are eligible for $50 in cash hot seat drawings from 9am to 4pm every half hour.

POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAMThroughout the month of February, 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.

NEW MEMBER PROMOAll new members receive $25 worth of free slot play OR $25 in table games free

play AND 3X points on the day they sign up.

BINGO SPECIALSWho doesn’t love an exciting game of bingo and the chance to win some great

prizes? This month, enjoy the following special games:Valentine’s Day Sweetheart CruiseSaturday, February 14, Evening Session

Earn drawing tickets for a cruise, airfare, and $500 in spending cash with every bingo buy-in.Cold Hard Cash SpecialSaturday, February 28, Matinee and Evening Sessions

There will be three drawings during each session, for $200, $300, and $500 in cash.

POKER TOURNAMENTSBig Game Hot Seats

On Sunday, February 1, there will be $100 drawings every 15 minutes, beginning at 4:15pm and ending at 9pm. In addition, there will be drawings for $250 at the end of each quarter, $500 at halftime and 9:30pm, and $1,000 at 10pm.$45 Sunday Tournaments

Every Sunday at noon with a $45 buy-in$55 Tuesday Tournaments

Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-inPoker’s $65 Thursday Night Bounty

Every Thursday night starting at 7pm, with registration beginning at 8am. Buy-in is $65, with a $20 bounty on every player.President’s Deep Stack Tournament

February 15 at noon. Buy-in is $200 and there will be $1,000 in added prize money.

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALSP’a Shur Deli and Roadrunner Grill

$2 hamburgers and $2 green chile stewValentine’s F&B Specials

• Thur Shan Buffet: Seafood Buffet from 4pm to 10:00pm, $25.95 for adults • Council Room: Surf ‘n’ Turf with dessert and bottle of wine from 4pm to

11pm, $79 per couple • Bien Shur: Special menu from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, February 13, and

Saturday, February 14. All items individually priced. Reservations recommended.

BIG GAME TAILGATE PARTYWatch the Big Game on Sunday, February 1 on the 25-foot video wall. Cover

charge is $10 and includes all-you-can-eat sports buffet with all-beef hot dogs, Buffalo Wings, chips, salsa, and queso. Drawings throughout the game for TVs, grills, neon clocks, and more.

GREEN REED SPA VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT CARD SPECIAL

Purchase a $150 gift card and receive your choice of a Votivo candle, sachet, or fragrance spray. Promotion available through February 14.

610 The Sports Animal Annual Bowl Bash Sunday, February 1. Open to the public. Man Caves and

viewing of the Big Game throughout Ballroom D. Giveaways include free T-shirts to the first 600 guests, Lobo tickets, foot-ball-shaped sofa, food, lodging, and entertainment certificates. Concessions and cash bar also available.

Asian New Year Celebration WeekendSelect players will receive a mailer for special offers during

the Asian New Year Celebration Weekend:Thursday, February 19: Lion Dance at 7:30pm, free to publicFriday, February 20: Asian Concert at 8pm, free to publicSaturday, February 21: 5X points on table games beginning at

midnight and ending at 11:59pm

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The O’JaysMarch 6 at 7pm

Hailing from Philadelphia, the O’Jays are one of the most popular and long-lived outfits in soul music. Formed in 1958, they rose to the height of their fame in the 1970s, epitomizing what would become known as the Philly sound: smooth, rich harmonies backed

by elaborate arrangements, lush strings, and a touch of contemporary funk.

Between 1972 and 1978, the O’Jays charted with a string of top 10 hits that include “Back Stabbers,” “For the Love of Money,” “I Love Music,” “Use ta Be My Girl,” and the No. 1 hit, “Love Train,” all of which are still mainstays of stations playing R&B and soul music worldwide. Five of the LPs they re-corded during their nearly decade-long hot streak were certified gold; three went platinum.

Come get your groove on with the O’Jays at Isleta Resort & Casino on March 6 at 7pm. For more infor-mation, visit www.isleta.com

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Don Williamsthe Gentle GiantFebruary 28 at 7pm

It has been written about Don Williams that if anyone needs proof that music is an international language, they need look no further than this “Gentle Giant” of the country-western genre.

Williams picks his material with discernment for quality and the emo-tions that encapsulate the spectrum of life experience. Hit songs like “I Believe in You” (his 11th No. 1 on the country music charts), “Amanda,” “You’re My Best Friend,” and “Tulsa Time,” evoke a depth and breadth of expe-rience that listeners have taken to heart since Williams first starting playing mu-

sic in the early 1960s.Born and raised in a small town in northwest Texas,

Williams speaks not only to fans who share a similar upbringing but also to those all over the world who appreciate his straightforward simplicity. Wherever he plays, whether Brazil, Britain, Ireland, Africa, Australia, Finland, or Norway, to name just a few, he draws crowds. And they’re sure to be in atten-dance when Williams plays at Isleta Resort & Casino on February 28 at 7pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com


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Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play!

LUCKY LADY BUGFebruary 2–28

Catch a Lucky Ladybug at Isleta Resort & Casino and win your share of over $150,000! Isleta Resort & Casino will select two winners every hour from noon to 8pm, Fridays through Wednesdays, to choose from their collection of Lucky Ladybugs, each filled with cash and free slot play. PLUS, on February 15 and March 1, win up to $2,500 or a 2015 Volkswagen Bug. Drawings held every 30 minutes from 3pm to 8pm. All month long, play the instant-win game on the promotional kiosks Fridays through Wednesdays from 8am to 8pm, after earning 100 points for your chance to win free slot play or additional entries into the Volkswagen Bug giveaway.

CHOCOLATE CASH February 2–28

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Palace West Casino ev-ery day in February. Palace West will conduct cash drawings February 2 to 28 from 10am to 8pm. Ev-ery hour one lucky winner will unwrap a chocolate candy bar to reveal their prize of up to $50 in free slot play or $100 in cash.

CHOCOLATE FINALEFebruary 28

Play your favorite machines from 9pm to 11pm, and you could be the one lucky winner chosen every 30 minutes to pick a chocolate bar that contains up to $1,000 in cash.

FOOTBALL SUPER PARTY XLIXFebruary 1

Join the fun in the Isleta Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom, cheer for your team, and go home a win-ner! Free to the public, this event will feature the big game, food stations, party games, and drawings for Players Club members 21 and over. The fun begins at 3pm.

MILITARY MONDAYSIsleta Resort & Casino would like to say thank you

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

WE LOVE OUR SENIORSEvery Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Re-

sort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years plus will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and will be eligible for hot seat draw-ings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.

POWER PAYOUTSFebruary 1–28

Enjoy more ways to win with Isleta Power Play! Payouts starting at $100 in free slot play from 10am to midnight. Just play your favorite Isleta Power Play machine.

POWER UPSINTuesdays & Thursdays

Now playing in the Isleta Power Alley from 10am to 8pm. Make sure to play for your chance to win $5 to $500 in slot play.

POWER SKEE BALLMondays & Fridays

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

POWER RACING Wednesdays

Earn 100 points on any Isleta Power Play slot ma-chine and race your way to the finish with your fa-vorite horse. Races held every two hours from 10am until 8pm.

PROSPECTOR’S PLUNGESaturdays & Sundays

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

TABLE GAMES21 War Blackjack

Isleta now offers the hot new table game, 21 War Blackjack. It’s fun, exciting, and a great way to increase your winnings. See Table Games for more details. Isleta Poker Rewards

Get rewarded by playing poker! Earn an entry for every hour of live play completed and you’re in. Drawings held every Thursday from 5pm to 11pm for $200. If player is not present, the amount rolls over to the next hourly drawing. Bad Beat is at $150,000.

BINGOSuper Sunday Matinee SessionSunday, February 1

Held at 12:15pm, with a $10 All You Can Play buy-in, and every game pays $1,000. There will be a special $3 Super Sunday game (3-on card). Winner will receive a big screen TV, his-and-her recliners, and two cash drawings for $500 each.

Valentine’s Day Evening SessionSaturday, February 14

Held from 6pm to 10pm. The buy-in is $5 All You Can Play, and every game pays $500. A special $2 Valentine’s Day game (3-on card) pays $1,000, plus two cash drawings for $500 each. Complimentary daubers.

Super Senior WednesdaysMatinee session at noon • evening session 6:30pm

For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $3 All You Can Play, and every game pays $300. For evening ses-sions, the buy-in is $5 or $10 All You Can Play, and pays $300 or $500. Free game to all Seniors 50+ with paid admission; pays $250. Bingo closures: February 7 and 28.

See Bingo Hall for more details.

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

Don WilliamsSaturday, February 28 at 7pmLive in the Showroom

With his straightforward-yet-smooth baritone, the “Gentle Giant” of country music brings back his famous hits like “Amanda,” “Turn Out the Light,” and “ Some Hearts Never Mend.” Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm. Ticket prices are $40 for VIP Seating, $35 for Preferred Seating, and $30 for Reserved Seating. Must be 12 years or older to attend.

An Evening with The O’JaysSaturday, March 6 at 7pmLive in the Showroom

An R& B group from Canton, Ohio, the O’Jays made their first chart appearance with “Lonely Drifter” in 1963, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 with “Love Train.” The O’Jays were in-ducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. Doors will open at 6pm and show will begin at 7pm. Ticket prices are $45 for VIP Seating, $40 for Preferred Seating, and $35 for Reserved Seat-ing. Must be 12 years or older to attend.

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Charley PrideSaturday, February 28 at 8pm

American country-music singer Charley Pride taught himself to play guitar at the age of 14. Eventually, his moving performances and golden baritone voice led him to RCA Records, which immediately signed him to the label.

Pride became an instant hit, and throughout his career he has maintained his place as one of the Top 20 bestselling country artists of all time. Today, his music sales at RCA Records are second only to those of Elvis Presley.

Don’t miss the legendary Charley Pride as he performs hit songs like “Busted,” “Distant Drum,” “Detroit City,” and “Green, Green Grass of Home” at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino on Saturday, February 28 at 8pm. Tickets start at just $30. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com

STUPID CUPID GLOW PARTYFebruary 13

No date this Valentine’s Day? Inn of the Moun-tain Gods invites guests to celebrate the single life at the Stupid Cupid Glow Party on Friday, February 13 at Club 49 from 8pm to 1am. Enjoy live music from DJ Frizzo, worst date testimo-nies, a piñata, picture shredder, and drink specials every hour. Tickets are only $5 and available at the concierge. Visit InnoftheMountainGods.com for details.

See Apache Spirit Club booth for details. 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. Must be present to win. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).

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Grammy Award-winning R&B/pop band All-4-One brings their romantic melodies to Inn of the Mountain Gods this Valentine’s Day. After their self-titled debut in 1994, the all-male American vocal group became widely known for their first hit single, “I Swear.” Since then, the band has sold over 20 million records and charted with other popular melodies, including “I Can Love You Like That” and “So Much in Love.”

Don’t miss the group christened as the “Dukes

of R&B” perform live at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday, February 14. Tickets are just $55 and include dinner. Dinner at 6pm, show starts at 8:30 pm. For more information, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com.

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LOVE STRUCKFebruary 1–28

Love is in the air for Apache Spirit Club members at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Be-ginning Sunday, February 1, players can earn one drawing entry for every 50 points earned on their favorite machines or table games with the Love Struck drawing tak-ing place Saturday, February 28 at 3 pm. At that time, 12 winners will be selected to play in a slot tournament for a chance to win the top prize of $25,000 in cash—over $47,000 total in cash prizes. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit In-noftheMountainGods.com.

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Apache Spirit Club players at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache have the chance to earn 5X points most holidays in 2015 from midnight to 11:59pm. February pro-motions include Valentine’s Day, February 14, Presidents’ Day, Feb-ruary 16, and Mardi Gras (February 17). See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountain-Gods.com or CasinoApacheTravel-Center.com.

HIGH 5’S FOR 55’SFebruary 2–25

Apache Spirit Club players age 55 and older earn 5X points from 8am to 11:59pm each Monday in Feb-ruary at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache. In addition to the extra points, seniors receive a 50-percent-off dining voucher valid for use on Monday or Wednesday at Gathering of Nations Buffet, Big Game Sports Bar, or Smokey B’s.

SWEETHEART CASH CUBEFebruary 3–24

It’s a whirlwind of love at Casino Apache, where Apache Spirit Club slot players have a chance to enter the Sweetheart Cash Cube and win up to $1,250 in cash every Tues-day in February. Players who earn 10 base points on promotional days have a chance to be one of five play-ers drawn at 5pm and 6pm to enter the Sweetheart Cash Cube and grab as many flying paper hearts as pos-sible. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit InnoftheMountain-Gods.com.

CUPID’S ARROW JACKPOTFebruary 5–26

Every Thursday in February, Apache Spirit Club members at Ca-sino Apache have a chance to win up to $1,500 cash with the Cupid’s Ar-row Jackpot. Slot players who earn 25 points will receive one entry into the 6pm drawing for a chance to be one of three players to spin Cupid’s Slot Machine each promotional day. See the Apache Spirit Club for de-tails, or visit InnoftheMountain-Gods.com or CasinoApacheTravel-Center.com. Sweetheart

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ALL-4-ONEFebruary 14

Inn of the Mountain Gods presents the ultimate Valentine’s Day date night as Grammy Award-winning ’90s R&B/pop band All-4-One takes the stage Saturday, February 14. Lovebirds can enjoy a romantic din-ner at 6pm, followed at 8:30pm by the All-4-One concert, featuring hit love songs that include “I Swear,” “I Can Love You Like That,” and “So Much in Love.” Tickets are only $55. For bookings and reservations, visit InnoftheMountainGods.com.

CHARLEY PRIDEFebruary 28

Country music legend Charley Pride is coming to Inn of the Moun-tain Gods on Saturday, February 28, for a one-night-only spectacu-lar. Pride will perform a string of his classic hits, including “Busted,” “Distant Drum,” “Detroit City,” and “Green, Green Grass of Home.” Tickets start at just $30. Visit In-noftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

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Danny Duran & Slo Burnin’Kickin’ It Sky HighFebruary 5 • 8pm-12amFebruary 6 & 7 • 9pm-2am

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Gordon Lightfoot50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour

Saturday, February 28 at 8pm

After 50 years of hit song-making and interna-tional album sales well into the multi millions, it’s safe to say that esteemed singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot resides atop the list of all-time musical greats.

His vast song catalog includes such recognizable hits as “Early Morning Rain,” “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “(That’s What You Get) For Lovin’ Me,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” and “Rainy Day People.”

This is a special year for the legendary artist, who is crisscrossing the United States with his Gordon Lightfoot 50 Years On The Carefree Highway an-niversary tour, featuring both well-known hits and

deep album cuts for the die-hard fans. Come ex-perience this once-in-a-lifetime musical event as Gordon Lightfoot plays the Route 66 Casino Hotel on February 28. For more information, visit www.route66casino.com

Rick Thomas, IllusionistFriday, February 13 at 8pm

Showbiz magazine has called Rick Thomas “The best magician in Vegas, period,” and there’s just no arguing with that assessment. As one of the pre-mier illusionists working today, Thomas has com-pleted five world tours covering over 50 countries. He performs the most intriguing and innovative grand illusions in the world, with a style unlike any other magical entertainer.

His show has run consecutively in Las Vegas for 15 years, and his stage presence is unmatched as

he weaves magic, music, and dance into a seam-less spectacle. Come judge for yourself when Rick Thomas makes magic at Route 66 Casino Hotel on February 13. For more information, visit www.route66casino.com


ENTERTAINMENTFriday and Saturday nights from

9pm to 1am, enjoy the very best of local live bands and dancing.

LIVE MUSIC & DANCINGFridays February 6: Whiskey BabyFebruary 13: Westwind BandFebruary 20: Straight ShotFebruary 27: Slo Burnin’

Saturdays February 7: Rodeo de Media Noche (Cover)February 14: Tequila RainFebruary 21: Rodeo de Media Noche (Cover)February 28: Rude Boyz

Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino in February

Yep, San Felipe Casino is at it again. This time, when you spin the Winner’s Wheel, you’ll have the chance to win prizes, cash, or a new Chevrolet! PLUS, if you happen to land on the $100 free play or $100 cash spot, you’ll be given a second chance to multiply your winnings. The $150,000 CAR-nivale of Cash drawings are held every Sunday at 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm from now through March 29.

PIT PLAY FOR PENNIESCome play quarter craps and $1

blackjack. San Felipe has lowered their minimum bets on craps and six-deck shoe blackjack every Monday through Thursday from 10am until 2pm. Small bets equal big wins at San Felipe Casino!

3X POINTS THURSDAYSEarn 3X points every Thursday in

February. You’ll be able to triple your points all day on every slot and table game.

$5K FREE PLAYWarm up with a hot seat drawing and

you could win $50 in free play every Friday in February. San Felipe Casino will randomly give away $50 in free play, once an hour, from noon until 9pm, every Friday.

5X POINTS EXTENDED WEEKEND

San Felipe Casino has extended the Valentine’s Weekend. Now, starting on Valentine’s Day, February 14, and running through February 17, you’ll be able to earn 5X points! Don’t miss this great opportunity to earn these valuable points, which can be used for purchases in the casino.

2-FOR-1 VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET

Bring your favorite Valentine to San Felipe Casino on Saturday, February 14 any time between 9am and 3pm and enjoy a special 2-for-1 Valentine’s Brunch. The price is only $6.95 with your Players Club card.

GREAT DINING SELECTIONS

No doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with Players Club card) and the dinner buffet is $9.95 (with Players Club card). If you’re in the mood for some great fast food, check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.

CASINO EMPLOYEES DAYEvery Wednesday, San Felipe Casino

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

GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DAY

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

$35 GAS PURCHASE = $10 FREE SLOT PLAY

Got gas? San Felipe does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in free slot play with a single $35 or higher gasoline purchase at the Travel Center. Present your card and original receipt within seven days of purchase, one per person per week.

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Win a 2015 Ford F150 & Free GasDrive into spring with a new Ford F150!

For every 500 points earned in February us-ing their play-ers club card, guests will receive one en-try per day for their chance to win America’s best-selling truck, and free gas for a year. Chances of driving home this unmatched performance vehicle have never been better! Every Monday and Tuesday, enjoy double entries. Hot seat draw-ings for bonus entries and a $20 gas card will take place every Wednesday and Thursday from noon through 8pm. Qualifier draw-ings will take place every Saturday and each week’s entries will carry over to the next week’s drawing. Grand prize drawing takes place on Saturday, February 28.

Time Warp TablesIt’s a blast from the past!

Casino guests can now enjoy $1 blackjack, $1 craps, and 25¢ roulette from 8am through 6pm every Monday through Thursday.

BingoFall in love with these

Bingo specials!Compete with Cupid for a bingo

this February 14, with not one but two specials during the evening session. Guests can take advantage of the Route 66 Bingo Valentine

Special and receive a free 3-on-card paying out $300 to

everyone purchasing a buy-in. Also taking place that evening will be the Lucky Player Drawing.

The celebration continues over President’s Day weekend with a President’s Special on Monday, February 16. Guests receive a free 3-on card paying out $200 with every buy-in during the evening session.

The specials continue throughout the month with a FREE card paying out $500 on Thurs-day, February 5 and 19. Route 66 Bingo will end the month on a high note with the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, February 28, which will take place during the evening ses-sion. You must be present and playing bingo to win.

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LEGENDS ENTERTAINMENTClassic entertainment so

good you’ll love it! Featuring over 2,800 plush seats, Legends The-

ater offers guests a best-in-class audio experience. Comedians to musicians enjoy the near-perfect acoustics, while audience members partake in bev-erage service, clear line-of-sight, and roomy aisles. Join the fun this month to experience legendary en-tertainment at its finest.

Illusionist Rick Thomas Friday, February 13Tickets start at $15

Rick Thomas has been captivating audiences and thrilling critics for more than 20 years. Performing in over 50 countries during five world tours, he now brings the most successful family show in Las Vegas history to Albuquerque. Audiences can expect to enjoy a performance that includes the most intrigu-ing and innovative grand illusions in the world. His slick showmanship produces a performance that is unmatched as he weaves a trilogy of magic, music, and dance into a seamless spectacle of illusion.

Gordon Lightfoot 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour

Saturday, February 28 Tickets start at $25

Gordon Lightfoot has been credited for defining the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and 1970s. Audi-ences can now experience the best of Lightfoot’s historic musical career, with special behind-the-scenes stories, personal anecdotes, and some deep album cuts for die-hard fans at this upcoming show. Often referred to as Canada’s greatest songwriter, Lightfoot will transport guests back in time with top hits like “Sundown” and “If You Could Read My Mind.”

For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.rt66casino.com or call the Route 66 Box Office at 505-352-7925. The Route 66 Box Office is open dai-ly from 11am to 9pm.

Route 66 Casino Hotel is less than 20 minutes west of downtown Albuquerque on Interstate 40 at Exit 140.

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Buffet 66 Value never tasted so good!Over 200 menus choices on Valentine’s Day? You bet! On

Saturday, February 14, from 4pm to 11pm, enjoy a special Valentine’s Day Buffet for $25.99 with your players club card. In addition to its regular international items, this spe-cial menu will feature crab legs, shrimp, clams, sushi, and steak. This special holiday menu will be served from 4pm through 11pm.

Buffet 66 is continuing the value with a $6.99 buffet every Monday through Wednesday with an Ultimate Rewards Card! This kickin’ value will be available for both lunch and dinner, 11am to 9pm, all month long.

Thunder Road Steakhouse & CantinaSizzling entertainment in February!

Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina kicks off the month with a super football party on Sunday, February 1. Enjoy the big game on multi TVs while munching on ap-

petizer specials. Everyone present will be eligible to win giveaways all night!Celebrate with your sweetie this Valentine’s Day and indulge in a special four-course

champagne dinner for two. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 505-352-7888.

Friday evenings sizzle all month long with Salsa Nights every week beginning at 9pm. Visit www.rt66casino.com for a full entertainment schedule for Thunder Road.


Starting on January 5, Sky City Casino Hotel will begin construction on a series of renovations to give a great new look to the Huwak’a Res-taurant.

During the renovations, patrons will still be able to enjoy delicious food and service at the Piñon Con-

ference Center, whose rooms will be transformed into a temporary dining/buffet area. The schedule is as outlined below:

To further ensure convenient ser-vice, menu items will temporarily be on hold; however, players club card members will still be able to use their rewards and coupons.

To help meet the dining needs of Sky City patrons during the renova-

tions, the Haanu Snack Bar will also feature breakfast items from 8am to 10:30am.

Renovations are scheduled to be completed at the end of this Febru-ary, with an expected grand opening date of April 1.

By John G. Brokopp

John G. Brokopp is a freelance journalist and author. He writes regularly on casino gambling. Reach him at [email protected]

During our remodel, Huwak’a Restaurant is STILL here to serve you, in our Piñon Conference Rooms.

All Players’ club discounts honored.Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to serving you!

Please ‘Bear’ with our mess, as we build YOU a new, improved Huwak’a Restaurant.

Breakfast, Lunch and Brunch Buffets:

Dinner Buffets:

Monday-Friday 7am-10:30amBreakfast

$5.99

Monday-Friday 11am-3:30pm

Lunch$6.99

Saturday-Sunday 7am-3:30pmBrunch$7.99

Monday 4pm-10pm

Prime Rib: $12.99

Tuesday 4pm-10pm

Southern Comfort: $10.99

Wednesday 4pm-10pm

Fajita Night: $10.99

Thursday 4pm-10pm

Steak Night: $12.99

Friday 4pm-11pm

Seafood Night: $16.99

Saturday4pm-11pm

BBQ Night: $14.99

Sunday 4pm-10pm

Chef’s Choice: $10.99

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The opportunity to turn a toothpick bankroll into a lumberyard of green-backs both at casinos and through state-sanctioned lotteries has never been bet-ter. Yet for many decades, horse racing was about the only way you could le-gally place a bet in this country. In fact, the “sport of kings” reigned supreme as the entertainment of choice for wager-ing types, long before the popularity of casino gambling, state-sanctioned lot-teries, Internet wagering, or office-run betting pools for college and pro sports.

Racetrack grandstands in major cities were filled to overflowing on weekends and holidays, and daily newspapers sent “beat” reporters to cover the action. Re-sults were published twice a day: the af-ternoon papers printed the “Daily Dou-ble” results, while the first late morning papers were nicknamed the “turf” edi-tions for printing the late scratches from tracks around the country.

Betting on horse races on-site was legal in all states with pari-mutuel wa-gering legislation, and even non-bettors knew that all bookmakers didn’t work in binderies. Friendly neighborhood bookies could be easily accessed at cor-ner newsstands, tobacco shops, bars, restaurants, and even in the workplace.

So what happened? Just how did the casino industry manage to leave horse racing in a cloud of dust?

Competition for America’s entertain-ment (and gambling) dollar, that’s what. State lotteries, casinos, the proliferation

of motor sports, in-home entertainment outlets such as VCRs and DVDs, the In-ternet, and the expansion of other sports and the duration of their seasons have all helped to push horse racing out of the limelight it once enjoyed.

In some respects, horse racing has also been forced to play second fiddle to sports betting. Despite the fact that wagering on the outcome of athletic events is illegal in every state except Nevada, newspapers everywhere are loaded with odds tables, point spreads, injury reports, and other information pertinent to wagering on football, bas-ketball, baseball, etc. And the majority of the newspapers’ readers are not plac-ing their bets at the sports books of Las Vegas, but with their local bookies—or on the Internet.

Still, horse racing remains a popular pastime and many racetracks now ex-ist alongside casino/resorts. But what is the economic and entertainment value of horse racing and casino gambling co-existing in a common venue? Are racetrack/casino combos merely a con-venient way to expand state-regulated gaming, while at the same time support-ing the struggling horse racing industry?

Whatever the reason, those who like to play the odds now have a myriad of options to choose from, whether those options include horseracing, slot ma-chines, table games, or the state lottery. Take your pick. And then place your bets.

How Casino Gambling Eventually Outpaced Horseracing


February 1 On February 1, come to Sky

City Casino for the highly an-ticipated Big Game, and win your share of cash in Sky City’s $3,000 total TOUCHDOWN to Cash giveaway. Win from $250 to $500. Patrons receive one en-try for every 20 points earned.

$15,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTSFebruary 2–May 13

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

LOTTA BUCKS—BALL DROPSky City Casino is introducing Lotta

Bucks—Ball Drop. Come play your fa-vorite slot machine for your chance to win up to $100 in free play or $1,000 or more in cash. Drawings held randomly every day from 9am to midnight. Patrons must have club card in slot machine ac-tively playing at the time of drawing. For additional details, visit Guest Ser-vices.

A DOZEN ROSES OF CASH February 14 & 15

Roses or cash? Why not receive both? Sky City Casino is celebrating Valen-tine’s Day on February 14 and 15. Ev-ery hour from 4pm to 9pm, one winner will be drawn for a chance to win $150 to $400 cash. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.

PRESIDENTIAL CASHFebruary 16

On February 16, Sky City Casino will give away $2,500 in Presidential Cash. Two lucky winners will be drawn every hour from 5pm to 9pm to win $250. Pa-trons will receive one entry for every 20 points earned.

JADE TIGER PERFORMANCEFebruary 19

Happy Chinese New Year! On Febru-ary 19, receive good fortune, happiness, and prosperity as Sky City Casino wel-comes the Jade Tiger Kung Fu perform-ers. View the exciting strolling perfor-mance of the traditional Chinese Lion dance throughout the Sky City property from 6pm to 8pm.

NEW SIGN-UP PROMOTION

Sky City Casino offers great perks to new members who sign up for a Players Card. Join for your chance to win $5 or up to $1,000 in free play.

5X MULTIPLIER Play at Sky City Casino every Thurs-

day in February for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.

NIFTY FIFTY AND OVEREvery Friday in February, patrons 50

years or older receive $20 in free play when they earn 400 points. Limit $20 in free play per promotion day. Senior patrons earning 50 points from 8am to 3pm also receive one ticket into the Nif-ty Fifty and Over drawing for a chance to win $100 cash every half hour be-tween 1pm and 4pm.

Other Friday offers in February in-clude the following restaurant specials: $4 off a menu or buffet meal at Huwak’a Restaurant (breakfast or lunch only).

TANK TOPPERShort on gas? Redeem your points

and top off your tank. Patrons may re-deem 2,000 points at Guest Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Ex-press.

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If a proposed contract recently approved by the Navajo Nation’s legislative branch back in December is approved by the state of New Mexico, the tribe would be allowed to build one additional casino in the state sometime within the next six years. Last year a more generous proposal—five casinos over the next 30 years—was voted down by the NM State Senate.

The Navajo Nation, which currently operates Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, Northern Edge Casino near Farmington, and Flowing Water Navajo Casino near Shiprock, is one of six tribes that have been negotiating with NM State Governor Susana Martinez for new or renewed compacts. Those other tribes include Acoma Pueblo, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe, who operate casinos in New Mexico under contracts that expire this June; and the Jemez and Zuni pueblos, neither of whom currently own casinos, nor have they publically spoken about any immediate plans to build them.

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Blue Öyster Cult February 28 at 7pm

“Don’t Fear The Reaper,” because Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on February 28! Since hitting it big with their self-titled debut album in 1972, Blue Öyster Cult has been a staple of hard rock radio stations. The band has sold over 24 million albums worldwide, including 7 million in the United States alone, and soared up the charts with hits like “Godzilla,” “Burnin’ for You,” “Astronomy,” and “Black Blade.”

The band was also a music video pioneer. “Burnin’ for You” in particular received heavy rotation on MTV when the music television network premiered in 1981, cementing BÖC’s contribution to the development and success of the music video in modern pop culture.

But there is nothing like seeing Blue Öyster Cult live. Come be part of that energy at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on February 28. For more information, visit www.buffalothunderresort.com

$35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway—in February!

On February 7, 14, and 21, Ohkay Casino runs its $35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway promotion. Each drawing night, 15 qualifiers will be drawn and each will receive $50 in cash. All players receive one free entry through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. Entry accumulation will be January 23 through February 21. There will be a total of 45 grand prizes on February 21. On Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries through the length of this promotion.

Play $35,000 Sweet Heart Giveaway and you could take home $10,000!

SUNDAYS—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.

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS—LUCKY 6 LOTTOChoose five lucky numbers for a chance to WIN up to $10,000 in cash! Make a pick

by earning 50 same-day points, and you can make up to 10 picks a day. Winners with three or more matches will receive cash prizes. Five Lotto numbers in any order will win you $5,000 cash. If you match five Lotto picks sequentially with the numbers drawn, you will win $10,000 in cash!

TUESDAYS WIN-KOTHE HOTTEST BOARD GAME IN TOWN IS BACK

Every Tuesday in February, 40 players will be selected between noon and 10pm. Players will receive one free entry per day, and one entry for every one same-day point earned. Winners will have an opportunity to drop a puck down the Winko board. The puck will fall into a prize slot and you win that cash amount!

WEDNESDAYS—U-GUESS ITPlay every Wednesday between 7am and 8:30pm.

A large transparent container will be filled with coins. For every 50 same-day points, you can guess how many coins are in the container. Make up to 10 guesses in a day. At 9pm, the coins will be run through a coin counter and the amount will be announced. If you can guess the exact amount, you win $1,000 in cash! The player, whose guess is closest to the correct amount, will receive $500 in cash!

WEDNESDAYS—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 same-day points, you get another $10. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to participate from 8am to 8pm.


FRIDAYS—FRIDAY NIGHT HI-LOFridays in February, Ohkay Casino runs its Friday

Night Hi-Lo promotion. Twenty drawings will randomly select two winners at a time. There will be five giant cards on a board with the back facing the winner. Each card will be turned over one at a time. The player will guess whether the next card will be higher or lower than the previous. Win a $50 cash prize per card guessed correctly. You can win up to $250 in cash. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned.

FREE BINGO BLITZ Now Playing Monday through Thursday in February. Pick up your free

Bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.

SILVER EAGLE LOUNGE

Party nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where great entertainment is showcased all month. Tuesdays enjoy DJ’s night. Wednesdays are dedicated to the ladies. 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 Gony, Barbara & the Boyz on February 6 and 7. Join the fun for the CD release party starting at 9pm. On February 13 and 14, the always-enjoyable Perfeccion plays. Tequila Rain will entertain you on February 20 and 21. Finishing off the

month on February 27 and 28, dance to Perfect Strangr.

And remember, the cover at the Silver Eagle Lounge is always FREE!

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.

Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet now on Mondays! Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, and Wednesday will now serve mouthwatering gourmet burgers.

The Spectacular Thursday Asian Buffet is just $7.99. Friday is all you can eat crab for just 16.99. Saturdays is the all-new steak and shrimp special for only $9.99.

On Sundays feast on the seafood

buffet, featuring all-you-can-eat crab for only $16.99.

Enjoy the $2.99 breakfast buffet, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am.

And on February 16, the Harvest Buffet will have a President’s Day Feast for only $1.

February Valentine’s Day Special ConcertSaturday, February 14 at 7pm

Lorenzo Antonio and the Legends of New Mexico (Tiny Morrie, Roberto Romero, and Socorro Herrera), with special guest Severo y Grupo Fuego. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $35 for table seating.

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February ScheduleFebruary 6th & 7th .................................................... Gony, Barbara & the BoyzJoin us for the Gony, Barbara & the Boyz CD release Party Starting at 9pm

February 13th & 14th .........................................................................Perfeccion

February 20th & 21st ......................................................................Tequila Rain

February 27th & 28th ................................................................ Perfect StrangR

Show times from 9 pm - 1 am, schedules are subject to change.

Every Wednesday ....................................................... Ladies Night- DJ Big Head

Every Thursday .................................................................................... DJ Quico

Every Sunday ........................................................................................Karaoke

Always FREE Cover!

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When you’re looking for a great place to play & stay—Ohkay Hotel Casino is ALWAYS your best bet!


PRESIDENT’S DAY DRAWINGSOn February 16 from 1pm to 8pm, Buffalo Thunder Re-

sort & Casino is giving away $10,000 in cash and free play! Winners will be drawn hourly to receive $500 to $5,000. Earn an entry with every 10 points on your Play-er’s Club card, beginning on 8pm.

TOURNAMENTSEvery Wednesday, enter the weekly Blackjack tourna-

ment. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes. Earn 50 points during the week to qualify; buy-in is $50.

PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD-’EM

The jackpot is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold-’em in New Mexico! Come play this excit-ing 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 tourna-ments to choose from:Sundays: 5pm; $25 buy-inMondays: 6:30pm; $25 buy-inTuesdays: 6:30pm; $40 buy-inFridays and Saturdays: 6:30pm; $75 buy-in Feb. 8: Omaha 8 or Better Tournament at 2pmFeb. 28: Texas Hold-’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in Feb. 4 and 18: No Limit Texas Hold-’em Bounty Tour-nament

Contact the Poker Room for details and daily and month-ly promotions, or visit Bufflo Thunder Resort & Casino on Facebook and Twitter.

DINING SPECIALSPAINTED PARROTWinter Hours:4pm–8pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun 4pm-9pm, Friday and Saturday

Sundays: Early Bird Special $7.77 with your Players Club card: $15.99 regular, 4pm–6pm

Thursdays: All American Favorites, $15.99. Two-for-one with your Players Club card (cash or credit purchase only).

HOSPITALITY SPECIALSHomewood Suites

Room rates start at just $109 and include breakfast, wel-come 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.

GOLFEnjoy a 20 percent discount on all apparel.

CHEVY TRAX GIVEAWAY

The hottest new vehicle on the Chevy lot could be yours! Start earning your entries February 1,

and don’t miss the giveaway drawings on Friday, February 13, 20, and 27, beginning at 6pm. Drawings are simulcast to Cities of Gold.

NEW MEMBER Guests who sign up for a Lightning Rewards card will win back half their losses

in free play (up to $100) to use on their next visit. Rewards based on slot play only. Restrictions apply. See Player’s Club for complete rules and details.

JACKPOT SPIN-OFFEvery Thursday from 1pm to 9pm, earn 50 points and take your spins at the jackpot

spin-off slot machine, with a prize of more than $500,000!

50+ CLUBEvery 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.

MILITARY DAYAll year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of Gold honors our service veterans. The

first Tuesday of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.

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BLUE OYSTER CULTLive on February 28. The show begins

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Thursday, Feb. 26 — WARRANTSunday, Mar. 1 — SAMMY KERSHAW Don’t miss UFC Viewing Party Febru-ary 28! Doors open at 6pm.

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Feb. 6 and 7 – JDS Band Feb. 12 and 14 – Numethods 505 Feb. 21 and 22 – Numethods 505 Feb. 27 and 28 – Cissy and Sapphire

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But, yes, Dorothy, just as there is a Santa Claus, there are different classifications when it comes to dancing with Dame Fortune and her little sister, Lady Luck.

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Another reason to be careful about who you take to the table: Those of us who play blackjack in order to make money consider this a vocation, not a hobby, and so it’s important for us to become, and remain, anonymous. That’s because, in most states and lo-cales, you can get permanently barred from a casino simply for being a win-ner. So you want to stay under the ca-sino’s radar. And, regrettably, many people you might take to the blackjack

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That doesn’t mean I haven’t gone to the table with a babe or two in tow—preferably dressed provocatively (be-cause the casino employees and man-agers are distracted by cleavage). But the girlfriends I bring are well-coached in the game and in how to behave. They never ever distract me from my game. But they do distract the man-agement, the people who might bar me or throw countermeasures at me if they paid attention to how much I was winning.

I’ve also gone with a brilliant cousin of mine. Casinos don’t expect an ad-vantage player such as myself to go to the table with anyone else (except, perhaps, in a team situation), especial-ly a woman (that’s their mindset, for whatever reason). They think serious players want to play alone.

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Who do I never ever go with? Fans. Students. Casual friends. Acquain-tances. At the very least, your com-panions won’t do well and, in their discouragement, force you to leave the casino before you’re ready. At worst, they will blow your cover, like the un-cool woman I took along on a jaunt several years ago. While playing, she shouted at me, “Why don’t you help me? You’re the blackjack expert!”

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CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)Your planetary ruler continues to bring you upbeat and prosperous opportunities. You can go all out for Valentine’s Day, now that your finances are back on track. You will seek many business ventures, but wait until the 11th to decide.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)Happy Birthday and get ready for Mardi Gras! This is a fabulous time, with fire signs making things happen. You are ready to go to the next level on all fronts and are extremely productive and positive. Expect surprises and financial windfalls.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)You are always seeking a deeper meaning, and the Chinese Year of the Sheep on the 19th compels you to get out and celebrate in your own way with friends and family. Balancing the material and the spiritual, as well as enjoying more quality time, is the theme for this month.

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BISON REWARDSNew Bison Rewards Club mem-

bers 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 SPECIALSMonday Points for Food

Bison Rewards Club members who play at Taos Mountain Casino on Mondays from 9am to 10pm and earn 20 points on slots or accumulate 30 minutes of continuous table games play will earn a $9 food credit, re-deemable at the Red Diamond Grill. Coupon is valid from the Monday it is issued until the closing of the Grill that Sunday. Players may earn up to two coupons each Monday.Tuesday Young at Heart

Bison Rewards Club members 55 years old and older can redeem up to two meals each Tuesday. En-joy a breakfast for 99¢ from 9am to 10:30am, lunch for $3.99 from 11am to 3pm, and dinner for $5.99 from 4pm to 10pm. Select up to three items for each meal. Bison Rewards Club members must earn at least one slot point to redeem for meals.Tuesday Bingo

On Tuesdays, there is a $100 win-ner every game from 11am to noon, a $200 winner every game at 7pm and 8pm, and a $250 winner at 9pm. Earn 10 points per card for the morn-ing session, 15 points per card (to-tal points needed) for the evening session. Also on Tuesdays, earn 2X points from 10am to 10pm. Wednesday Points

Earn 4X points every Wednesday in February from 10am to 10pm.Thursday Points

Earn 5X points every Thursday in February from 10am to 10pm.Friday Night Paydays

From 7:30pm to 10:30pm every Friday, there are 7 drawings with progressively more cash to win each half hour. Receive an entry for ev-ery 10 points earned at the slots. The selected winner receives the follow-ing cash each half hour, for a total of

$1,300 given away each Friday: 7:30pm – $100 8pm – $1258:30pm – $150 9pm – $1759:30pm – $200 10pm – $25010:30pm – $300If the prize is not claimed, the un-

claimed cash prize will be added to the following drawing. Saturday

Winter Fun Giveaway, February 7 & 14: For every 20 points earned at slots or 30 minutes of continuous table games play, earn entry tickets for hot seat drawings to be held three times per hour from 6pm to 9pm. Win $100 per drawing. Then, on Feb-ruary 14, there will be two drawings, one at 8:30pm and one at 9pm, for the grand prize of a Honda ATV and wood splitter set.Valentine’s Day Flower Giveaway, February 14

Starting at 10am, all female Bison Rewards Club card holders who drop by the Bison Rewards Club counter will be given a rose. While supplies last.Late Night Bingo, February 21 & 28

Earn 2X points 10am to midnight, and 15 points for a bingo card and 30 minutes of continuous play. Then play the bingo games at 8pm and 9pm to win $200, 11pm to win $250. Sunday Spin & Win Hot Seats

From 1pm to 5pm, two winners per hour—eight winners total—will win $50 in cash. Winning players will also spin a “wheel” that could double their earnings.

FOOD SPECIALSFriday Salmon Dinner 4pm to 11pm

All Bison Rewards members can enjoy a delicious salmon dinner for only $11.99.Saturday Prime Rib 4pm to 11pm

All Bison Rewards members can enjoy Queen Cut Prime Rib (approx-imately 9 ounces) with potato and vegetables for only $11.99, OR King Cut Prime Rib (approximately 14 ounces) with potato and vegetables for only $13.99.

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FEBRUARY 14Hot Seat drawings

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All Female Bison Rewards Club card holders will be given a rose.

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FeBRuARy 14 • STARTinG AT 10AM

Late Night

Bingo 30 minutes continuous play

15 Points earned for Bingo Card

2X Points – 10Am to 12aM

SUNDAYSPIN & WIN

1 to 5pm

HOT SEATS2 WINNERS PER HOUR

8 Winners total

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Winning customer will also spin a “wheel” that could double their winnings.

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TICKET IN–TICKET OUT THE EASY WAY TO PLAY!The majority of Taos Mountain Casino’s 200-plus hot slot machines are

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