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New Mexico casino promotions, news and events! In print and online at http://www.casinoentertainer.com

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PLAY . . . Double Dose Fridays

Kick off your weekend with this fun set of promotional drawings, held hourly every Friday at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. All winners automatically receive $1,000 in cash plus a spin on the prize wheel full of Free Play. Land on the “Double Dose” slot and win $2,000 in cash!

Two is Better Than OneWhich is why Route 66 is giving away two 2016 Ford F-150 4x4s in

their Double Truck giveaway. Earn entries all month long for the qualifier drawings held every Saturday. Each week 20 lucky guests will advance to the grand prize slot tournament on February 27 to vie for one of the two Ford F-150 4x4 trucks.

Twice the LoveAnd you’ll feel twice the love on

Tuesdays, too, when you can earn 2X points just for playing your favorite games with your Ultimate Rewards Card.

Great GiveawayScoop up a set of four “Souper

Bowls” on February 7 during the Route 66 Souper Bowls Giveaway. Simply earn 250 same-day points between 8am and 11:59pm, print your voucher at any Bright Blue Kiosk, and redeem at the Players Club. Easy-peasy! Don’t pass on this play; offer only available while supplies last (maximum of four earned sets per day).

Leaping AlongCome celebrate the 2016 Leap Year: Hop,

skip, or jump to Route 66 on February 29, earn 250 same-day points between 8am and 11:59pm, and receive a plush leap frog with a guaranteed free play prize up to $100. Remember to print your voucher at any Bright Blue Kiosk and redeem your prize at the Players Club. Hop to it—this offer is only valid while supplies last (maximum of four frogs may be earned per day).

DINE . . .Buffet 66

Share the love, because the two-for-one at Buffet 66 is back. Consistently voted Albuquerque’s Best Buffet, this popular dining venue features over 200 menu items for only $12.99 with your Ultimate Rewards Card. Come for lunch or stay for dinner, this special is valid all day every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in February. Join the fun on Valentine’s

Day for a special seafood brunch and live entertainment for $15.99.

Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina

Located in the heart of the casino, Thunder Road Steakhouse and Cantina is ready to serve you and your sweetheart. Enjoy a special twin lobster and rib eye steak dinner for two, February 12 through 14. The special includes seasonal vegetables and baked potato with a split of champagne and chocolate brownie a la mode for $65 per couple. Now, that’s amore!

. . . AND BE ENTERTAINED!If entertainment is the way to your heart, Route 66

has an exciting line-up of laughs, love, and royalty. Prepare to laugh out loud with Lewis Black on his “Naked Truth” tour, Friday, February 5.

Then Cupid’s arrows will fly on February 14, when American R&B group Boyz II Men fill Legends Theater with their emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. Tickets are on sale now.

Visit the Players Club Box Office or go online at www.

rt66casino.com.

Never Ending Fun

At Route 66 Casino Hotel the fun never ends. Open 24/7,

convenience is now right at your

fingertips—no more clipping coupons. Just swipe your

Ultimate Rewards Card at their all-new Bright Blue Kiosks, and enter your pin to check your account, print offers, and so much more.

Route 66 Casino Hotel wants you to feel the love in February, so they’re doubling up on all of your favorite

things: reward points, giveaways, and cash!

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Grand Opening!SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH

ENJOY LIBATIONS & LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

1-800-GO-CAMEL CAMELROCKCASINO.COM 10 MIN. NORTH OF DOWNTOWN SANTA FE, EXIT 175 ON HWY 84/285

Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages.For more information on other great shows visit isleta.com.

Tickets are available through the Box Office or at holdmyticket.com. Must be 21 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.

At The Isleta Showroom

This garage band fronted by Cuban American lead singer Raul Malo emerged from Miami in 1989, wowing music lovers with their diverse brand of post-modern country. Hits include “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” “Here Comes The Rain,” and “Dance The Night Away.” This Grammy-winning band is one of the most exciting live acts in any musical genre. Doors will open at 7pm and the show will begin at 8pm. Tickets are $35 for lower-level

standing room, $40 for preferred seating, and $30 for reserved seating.

Contact hotel reservations at 1-877-475-3827 for concert/hotel packages.

THE MAVERICKSFriday, February 26

Reaching 60,000 readers every month. Call Jim at 505-917-3327

or email [email protected]

You read this. So will your customers.

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Promotions and Events for FebruaryJoin the Club!

Sign up for an Isleta Eagle Club card and spin the wheel for a chance to win up to $500 in free slot play.

Avalanche of CashNow–February 6

Isleta Resort & Casino is piling on the cash with their Avalanche of Cash drawings, in which guests will have a chance to win their share of over $100,000. Earn entries all week long and win your way into the drawings every Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 10pm. Every 30 minutes they’ll call more and more winners for more and more cash—up to $1,500.

Frozen Explosion at Palace WestNow–February 7

Visit Palace West every Sunday from 2pm to 10pm and experience a Frozen Explosion. Hourly hot seat drawings will give players the chance play the Frozen Explosion game and win cash and free slot play prizes. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into any slot machine to be eligible for the chance to win up to $500 in cash.

Football Super PartyFebruary 7

Join the fun in the Isleta Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom for football, food, and fun! Free to the public, this event will feature the big game, food stations, party games, and drawings. Win a big screen TV! (For Players Club members 21 and over.) Come cheer for your team and go home a winner. The fun begins at 3pm.

Chinese New YearFebruary 8

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with cash drawings every 15 minutes from 9am to midnight. Don’t miss the spectacular Dragon Parade at Isleta Resort & Casino, Monday at 8pm.

XOXO Sweet Jeep GiveawayFebruary 13–March 19

Win up to $5,000 in cash every Saturday, February 13 through March 19. Drawings will take place every two hours from 2pm until 10pm, when one (1) winner will be called for a chance to play the Tic-Tac-Toe game board. All winners will qualify to participate in the 10pm Jeep giveaway on February 20, March 5, and March 9. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker.

Burning Love Hot SeatsFebruary 12–February 26

Play Burning Love Hot Seats every Friday from 10am to 10pm. There will be hourly hot seat drawings where eligible players can win between $20 and $500. Play with your Isleta Eagle Players Club card inserted into a machine or presented at any table game to be eligible.

Sweetheart Swirl of CashFebruary 14–February 28

Visit Palace West Casino on Sundays and step into a swirl of cash! One eligible winner will be selected every hour to grab over $2,000 in the Swirl of Cash cube. Winners will be called from 2pm to 10pm.

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 Seniors

Every Wednesday from 8am to 10pm at Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West Casino, seniors who are 50 years or better will receive a minimum of $5 in free slot play and will be eligible for hot seat drawings. One winner will be selected each hour from 10am to 10pm for $50 in cash.

POKERIsleta Bad Beat Jackpot—Aces Over Jacks

All the time—guaranteed!

Poker Hot SeatsNow–March 31

Buy in to any live game every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to be eligible for hourly drawings. One winner will be selected every hour from 1pm to midnight to win $25 in chips to be used in live play.

$20 Bounty TournamentsNow–March 30

Go on the hunt with Isleta Poker Room Bounty Tournaments every Wednesday. Receive $20 for every player you eliminate. Buy-in is $60, with one re-buy of $30 and one $10 add-on.

$240 Buy-In TournamentsFebruary 13

Buy into the Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday at 7pm for $240 with a $10 add-on and play down to the final table to be eligible to win. Full re-buy and add-on allowed until the third round. Each $10 add-on will give you an extra $5,000 in tournament chips. Prizes are based on number of players. All tournaments require 10 players.

Player RewardsNow–March 31

Every Thursday from 2pm to 11pm, Isleta rewards its players every hour with $100 cash drawings. Receive an entry ticket for every hour of live play.

See Poker Room for details.

BINGOBig Football Day Matinee SessionSunday, February 7, 12:30pm–3pm

Buy-in is $10 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay up to $1,000. Purchase 5 machine buy-ins and get 1 free. Purchase 10 machine buy-ins and get 3 free. There will be five cash drawings that pay $100 each, and one drawing for a big screen TV.

Valentine’s Day Evening SessionSunday, February 14, 6pm–10pm

Buy-in is $10 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay up to $1,000. Purchase 5 machine buy-ins and get 1 free. Purchase 10 machine buy-ins and get 3 free. Free dauber with initial buy-in. One per customer. $3 Valentine’s Day Game pays $1,199. Wear a red shirt and receive a free box of chocolates (while supplies last).

Super Senior WednesdaysMatinee Session at noon Evening Session at 6:30pm

For matinee sessions, the buy-in is $5 all-you-can-play, and every game pays $300. For evening sessions, 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 MillionsTry all of the Bingo Millions games! They come

in all shapes and sizes, so you can find a game that fits you and could make you a millionaire. See Bingo Hall for more details.

Bingo closures: February 26See Bingo Hall for more details.

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Enchanted Evening with Peabo Bryson Saturday, February 13, at 7pm

Join Inn of the Mountain Gods for “An Enchant-ed Evening with Peabo Bryson,” on Saturday, February 13. The evening begins at 7pm with a three-course feast of lavender and lemon chicken, cabernet peppercorn sirloin, raspberry swirl cheesecake, and more. Then, stay tuned for the musical talents of Peabo Bryson, as he performs all of his greatest hits, including those from Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin. Tickets to din-ner and the show are $50. Doors open at 6pm, dinner begins at 7pm, and Bryson takes the stage at 8pm. Vis-it InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and tickets.

HELLYEAH Saturday, February 20, at 8pm

On Saturday, February 20, Inn of the Mountain Gods brings American heavy metal supergroup HELLYEAH to the stage. Their first album, re-leased on April 10, 2007, hit the Billboard 200 at number nine. Don’t miss HELLYEAH perform their greatest hits, including “Hush,” “Moth,” and “You Wouldn’t Know.” Tickets start at $30, and minors must be accompanied by an adult. Visit In-noftheMountainGods.com for details and tickets.

Cole Swindell Saturday, February 27, at 8pm

Inn of the Mountain Gods is proud to welcome songwriter and country artist Cole Swindell to rock the stage on Saturday, February 27. The American songwriter and recording country artist is known for his 2013 breakout hit “Chillin’ It,” but has also writ-ten many popular songs for other artists, including Craig Campbell’s “Outta My Head,” Thomas Rhett’s hit “Get Me Some of That,” and Luke Bryan’s “Beer in the Headlights.” Don’t miss Cole Swindell perform all of his own greatest hits, including, “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight,” “Let Me See Ya Girl,” and “Ain’t Worth the Whiskey.” Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased on InnoftheMountainGods.com. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Get in Gear Jeep Giveaway Through February 25

Five lucky players will have a chance to win a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited 4x4 at Inn of the Mountain Gods during the Jeep draw-ing on Thursday, February 25. Players who earn 20 player points Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday through February 25 on slot play or table games will gain one entry into the drawing. On Sundays, every 20 points players earn will equal five en-tries into the drawing. Players must swipe their Apache Spirit Club cards at any kiosk between 1pm and 6pm. Five players will be drawn at 7pm on February 25 to select a key. One key unlocks the Jeep and the other four contestants will go home with $500 in cash. For more information visit In-noftheMountainGods.com.

Cash or Chance February 1–29

This exclusive High 5’s for 55’s promotion will give 10 lucky win-ners the choice between $100 in cash or choosing a mystery tile with a chance of winning $2,000. Promo-tion will be held every Monday and Wednesday in February from 6am to 11:59pm. Ten casino points can be redeemed for an entry to the fi-nal drawing on February 24 at 5pm.

High 5’s for 55’s February 1–29

Seniors over 55 years old have ex-clusive access to 50-percent-off din-ing vouchers to Smokey B’s, Gath-ering of Nations Buffet, and the Big Game Sports Bar every Monday and Wednesday in February. In addition to dining deals, High 5’s for 55’s mem-bers earn 5X point multipliers for all casino play every Monday in Febru-ary from 8am to 11:59pm.

Loco 4 Locals February 4–25

Calling all locals! It pays to play lo-cal at Inn of the Mountain Gods, where Apache Spirit Card holders who earn 20 slot-based points can swipe their card for a chance to win $200 in Free Spirit Play every Thursday in Febru-ary from 8am to 11am. See the Apache Spirit Booth for details.

Fabulous Friday Slot Tournament February 5–26

Every Friday in February from 10am to noon, play host to Fabulous Friday Slot Tournaments at Inn of the Mountain Gods. All slot players receive one free entry to the weekly slot tournament, with an additional entry awarded for every 10 slot points earned. Players have a chance to win up to $250 in cash.

Road to the Main Event February 27–28 • March 26–27 April 23–34 • May 21–22

Come one, come all, to the $60,000 Texas Hold’em poker tournament, Road to the Main Event, at Inn of the Mountain Gods. The tournament

spanning over four months has a $330 buy-in, with the grand prize winner taking home $16,000. Second place goes home with $8,000, and third with $5,500, based on partici-pation. Register in the poker room or call 575-464-7799.

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year at San Felipe Casino

San Felipe Casino is giving you plenty of reasons to celebrate the Chinese New Year, beginning February 6. Special promos include 8X points, Lion Dancers, hourly progressive drawings, and slot tournaments. Stop by the Players Club for all the details.

$50,000 Whirlwind of Cash ExtendedBack by popular demand, San Felipe Casino’s $50,000 Whirlwind of Cash continues in

February. You can win cash two easy ways every Sunday in February: spin your way to winning cash, or grab an envelope of cash. See the Players Club for all the details.

Win $1,000 in Gaming Cheques

Table games just got a little more exciting at San Felipe Casino. You can win $1,000 in gaming cheques from February 8 through the 22, during their Cash Box Money Grab. There will be random hourly drawings from 2pm to 9 pm every Monday through Thursday in February.

Jim Eaton and James Hickey, Certified Business Brokers, principals of Business Acquisitions, LLC, offer FREE consultations to help business owners sell their business.

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Play Craps and Get $50 in Match Play Cheques

This month at San Felipe Casino, when you buy in for $100 and bet $5 minimum on craps, you’ll receive $50 in Match Play Cheques. You can earn Match Play Cheques from 10am to 9pm every Monday through Wednesday this month.

Fun Play FebruaryAll table games players are eligible to

win $50 in Match Play Cheques at San Felipe Casino from February 1 through 29. Players can win if they are selected in the hourly random drawing every Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 7 pm.

Watch the Big Game at San Felipe Casino

Cheer on your team at the Team Bowl Bash, Sunday February 7, in the showroom. The Big Game will be televised on three huge projection screens, with doors opening at 3pm. Be one of the first 250 fans to arrive and receive a commemorative T-shirt. Not only will the big game be on, but enjoy a live radio remote with Bob Brown and 101.7 ESPN radio, $1 hot dogs and nachos during the game, door prizes, drink specials, and you could even win a trip to a 2016 Dallas Cowboy’s game. All ages are welcome, and it’s FREE to attend.

25-Cent Roulette Continues

Play roulette for a quarter at San Felipe Casino this month. Stop in for all the details.

Refer a Friend and get Loyalty Play to spend

Bring in five friends in one day and when they sign up for a FREE San Felipe Players Card, everyone gets $20 in Loyalty Play.

Great Dining Selections

There’s no doubt about it, San Felipe’s buffet will please your palate. The buffet is open Sunday through Wednesday from 9am to 9pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 10pm. Daily brunch is only $6.95 (with players club card) and the dinner buffet is only $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in

the mood for some great fast food then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a wide selection of menu items priced from $1.99 to $5.99.

Industry Wednesdays

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

Government Employee Day

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

$35 Gas Purchase will get you $10 LOYALTY SLOT PLAY

Got gas? San Felipe Casino does! Players Club members are eligible for $10 in Loyalty 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.

Did You Also Know… Players Club members can redeem points for gas purchases as well as live table games Loyalty Play—every day. It pays to be a Players Club member at San Felipe Casino!

ENTERTAINMENTFebruary Live

Music & DancingFriday & Saturday nights

from 9pm to 1amFebruary 5:

Severo Y Grupo FuegoFebruary 6:

Whiskey BabyFebruary 12:

Westwind BandFebruary 13:

Tequila RainFebruary 19: Slo Burnin

February 20: Straight Shot February 26:

Fat CityFebruary 27:

Brahma Band

CASINO

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Adding another exciting gaming option to the roster of New Mexico’s casino-resorts, last

month the Pueblo of Nambé opened the doors of its first casino on Sun-day, January 17.

Located adjacent to its popular Nambé Falls Travel Center just sec-onds off U.S. 84/285 highway (16 miles north of Santa Fe), Nambé Falls Casino has been deliberately planned and thoughtfully designed to maximize the guest experience throughout, starting with acces-sible parking for easy entry onto the property.

Inside this “boutique” facility is an elegantly designed 7,310 square-foot casino floor featuring 180 of the industry’s premier slot machines—a modern mix of video, reel, and mul-tiple denominations of the most pop-ular ticket-in/ticket-out machines. Add to that experience convivial customer service, contemporary de-sign, and unmatched convenience, and Nambé has achieved a unique gaming experience in Northern New Mexico. The grand opening is

scheduled for February 6.With noted casino manager Pa-

mela Gallegos (formerly of Hard Rock Casino-Hotel Albuquerque) serving as general manager, Nambé Falls Casino promises an intimate, comfortable guest service experi-ence centered around the area’s lo-cal customers.

The Pueblo of Nambé, one the Tewa-speaking tribes in Northern New Mexico, was settled in the earlier part of the 14th century and has been historically known for its strong agriculture, traditional tex-tiles, and pottery production. Nes-tled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Pueblo encompasses nearly 20,000 acres and is home to approximately 1,100 members. The Rio Nambé flows through the Pueblo and eventually feeds into the Rio Grande.

The Pueblo of Nambé (“Nanbe O-Ween-Ge”) is a self-governing sovereign Indian Tribe duly recog-nized by the federal government. In the exercise of its Tribal sovereignty

it remains organized in accordance with Pueblo tradition, continuing to make progress toward self-sufficien-cy through community-based proj-

ects that strengthen the governance of local resources and the ability to exercise control and decision-mak-ing over those resources.

The Pueblo of Nambé opened the doors to its first casino on January 17, 2016, adjacent to its popular Nambé Falls Travel Center north of Santa Fe. With a boutique space, contemporary design, and unmatched convenience, Nambé Falls Casino will be a unique gaming experience in Northern New Mexico. The grand opening is February 6. The new casino is located just seconds off the U.S. 84/285 highway (16 miles north of Santa Fe).

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GET LUCKY!

• 1 FREE ENTRY DAILY

• 1 ENTRY FOR EVERY 10 POINTS EARNED

• 1 ENTRY FOR $5 BUY-IN AT BINGO

• DRAWINGS AT 7PM & 8PM EVERY FRIDAY

• GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS FEBRUARY 12 & 26TH

BONUS!WIN $100 BONUS FREE PLAY WHEN YOU’RE PLAYING

YOUR FAVORITE SLOT OR BINGO AND YOUR NAME IS CALLED.*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 5 MINUTES OR MORE OF PLAYING TIME OR A MINIMUM OF $20 COIN-IN;

BINGO PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF $40 BUY-IN

• GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS FEBRUARY 12 & 26TH

BONUS!WIN $100 BONUS FREE PLAY WHEN YOU’RE PLAYING

YOUR FAVORITE SLOT OR BINGO AND YOUR NAME IS CALLED.*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 5 MINUTES OR MORE OF PLAYING TIME OR A MINIMUM OF $20 COIN-IN;

BINGO PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF $40 BUY-IN

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• 1 ENTRY FOR $5 BUY-IN AT BINGO

• DRAWINGS AT 7PM & 8PM EVERY FRIDAY

• GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS FEBRUARY 12 & 26TH

JANUARY 30TH - FEBRUARY 26THIt is difficult to believe that Boyz II Men,

one of the most iconic R&B groups in music history, is about to celebrate 25 years in the industry. Not only did they redefine the genre during their heyday in the 1990s but they also continue to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations.

The group’s four Grammy Awards are just the tip of the iceberg of their acclaim: Boyz II Men have also won a whopping nine American Music Awards, nine Soul Train Awards, three Billboard Awards, and a 2011 MOBO Award for Outstanding

Contribution to Music.The trio holds the distinction of being

the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 60 million albums sold, no doubt due in large part to their soulful, multi-octave sound and smooth harmonies applied to songs with compelling and enduring themes. Some of these include “End of the Road,” “I’ll Make Love to You,” “One Sweet Day,” “Motownphilly,” among many others.

Beyond making music, giving back is also important to Boyz II Men. The group has its

As one of the most prolific and popular performers working today, Lewis Black executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor, and author. He is also one of the hardest working performers in showbiz, playing over 200 nights a year to sold-out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States. And not just small venues, either; he regularly sells out at such renowned

theatres as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. We here in New Mexico have a rare opportunity to experience Black’s humor and insight up close and personal, when he plays Route 66 Casino Hotel on Friday, February 5. Please note this is an 18-and-over show. For more information, see www.rt66casino.com

Lewis Black—The Naked Truth Tour 2016Friday, February 5, at 8pm

Boyz II MenSunday, February 14, at 8pm

own charity, Boyz II Men House, which lends support to individuals and organizations that contribute to the health and vitality of those less fortunate and focus on improving quality of life and helping to unlock human potential.

Come experience R&B at its best, with Boyz II Men at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Valentine’s Day, February 14. For more information, see www.rt66casino.com

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GET EXCITED!INDULGE!

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• 1 ENTRY FOR $5 BUY-IN AT BINGO• DRAWINGS AT 7PM & 8PM EVERY FRIDAY

• GRAND PRIZE DRAWINGS FEBRUARY 12 & 26TH BONUS!

WIN $100 BONUS FREE PLAY WHEN YOU’RE PLAYINGYOUR FAVORITE SLOT OR BINGO AND YOUR NAME IS CALLED.

*ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 5 MINUTES OR MORE OF PLAYING TIME OR A MINIMUM OF $20 COIN-IN;

BINGO PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF $40 BUY-IN

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Many hybrids of the game of poker have been formulated into house-based table games, but none are nearly as fascinating as the newest version just starting to hit casino floors.

Currently just a handful of properties internationally and in the United States offer Lunar Poker, a table game that allows players for the first time ever to play five-card draw poker against the house. As we go to press, no casinos in New Mexico or Southern Colorado currently offer this exciting new game, but its developer is looking to expand dramatically in 2016—so don’t be surprised to see it pop up at a casino near you soon.

Lunar Poker is multi-dimensional and interactive, with multiple wagering opportunities. It is highly entertaining for a table game and enticing enough for even devotees of the poker room to give it a shot.

There are options for each player to improve their hand, which is played against the dealer. The game features never-before-seen side bets, an instant cash payout bonus, and opportunities for the player to bet on their own hand, other players’ hands, and even the dealer’s hand. The house advantage on the game is 2.31 percent, making it relatively player friendly, especially when compared to most other table games.

You’ll find complete information about the game and some video tutorials at www.lunarpoker.com. More in-depth analysis is available on gambling expert Michael Shackleford’s incomparable website, www.wizardofodds.com.

First let’s get acquainted with the essentials of Lunar Poker. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck. To get into the game the player is required to place an ante wager along with a super wager equal to or greater than the ante bet. At this time it is possible for the player to place an optional super wager bet on the dealer’s hand, or any of the other player’s hands.

Each player and the dealer are dealt five cards. The dealer turns his or her bottom card face up for everybody at the table to see. After everyone looks at their hand, the dealer will ask anyone if they have won their super wager based on the following pay table:

Four-of-a-kind: 250-to-1; Five face cards: 120-to-1; full house: 100-to-1; flush: 60-to-1; straight: 30-to-1; three-of-a-kind: 8-to-1; ace-king-queen: 5-to-1; five cards same color: 2-to-1.

Also, if a player has a straight flush they will be paid at 200-to-1, according to the instant payout pay table. If the hand happens to be a dealt royal flush, the payout is 1,000-to-1.

Players enter the next phase of the game by deciding whether to fold, play, buy, or draw.

A player folds by placing their five cards face down on the table. The dealer will then collect the losing

ante wager. You stay in the game by placing a bet of two times your ante in the bet box on top of your cards.

The buy option is for players to buy a sixth card with a bet equivalent to their ante. The exchange option is for players to exchange two to five cards, with a bet equivalent to their ante. After all decisions are made, the dealer reveals his or her hand. If it includes a super wager winner, any player who made a super wager bet on the dealer will win according to the pay table.

The dealer must qualify with ace-king or higher for the players’ hands to be settled according to the following structure: If the player’s hand beats the dealer’s hand, the ante is a push. That payoff is one of the prices you pay for the benefits of the game. The raise is paid as follows:

Royal flush: 100-to-1; straight flush: 50-to-1; four-of-a-kind: 20-to-1; full house: 7-to-1; flush: 5-to-1; straight: 4-to-1; three-of-a-kind: 3-to-1; two pair: 2-to-1; pair: even money; ace-King: even money.

If the player ties the dealer, both the ante and raise bets are a push. If the dealer’s hand beats the players’ hand, both the ante and raise are collected by the house.

There’s one other imaginative perk to Lunar Poker. If

a winning hand contains a second winning combination (for example an open-ended straight) the player will be paid for both winning combinations, even if they don’t beat the dealer. The second winning hand must contain at least one card that wasn’t included in the first one.

Basic strategy for Lunar Poker is outlined in both of the websites mentioned earlier in this column.

John G. Brokopp is a freelance journalist

and author. He writes regularly on

casino gambling. Reach him at

[email protected] John G. Brokopp

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I got to be honest here: I never saw it coming. When I was in my early 20s, a friend of mine who was a bookie took me to Las Vegas, as in Nevada. For a week I visited almost every casino-ho-tel on the strip, plus three or four old-time joints downtown.

I met casino bosses, pit bosses, mar-keting directors, human resources leaders, data research wizards, dealers, casino hosts, time and space buyers, and promotion gurus. Anyone who had an office or desk, or had to wear a suit, I met.

That was, like, a long time back. When the Tropicana was still the new kid on the block, and Aku Aku was the place to eat—a colorful Polynesian restaurant tucked inside the Stardust, from which you could look out and see Las Vegas Boulevard, known today as “the Strip.”

To me, a pink-cheeked rookie, it was like a trip to the stars, to Venus and Mars. Today, not a week slips by that I don’t daydream about that Vegas ven-ture. But I also realized something just recently, while taking this particular

trip down memory lane: I hadn’t met a single woman in charge during my visit.

I never saw a pit boss wearing a skirt, never saw a gal-pal dealing blackjack, or caught a member of the tender persuasion dealing stud in the poker rooms. In the labyrinth of offices, high in the towers of Vegas casino-hotels, it was a guy-thing—top to bottom.

Which is really strange because the casino industry did a study a few pages back in time to see just who the aver-age casino player was. And you know what? In spite of all the supposed “whales” (industry lingo for big spend-ers—male spenders) dominating the tables and slots, wouldn’t you know it but the average casino patron is a woman of about 52 years old.

Well, said a few of the top-troopers in the industry, looks like we should open our doors and let a few of the la-dies into the wheelhouse.

And so it has come to pass that wom-en are leaving their mark in the casino industry in increasing numbers. Just take a look at our own venues. Ever since gaming was legalized in New Mexico on July 4, 1995, women have

been knocking on the doors to help grow the industry.

One of the first is a name that is like-ly familiar to many people who have long chosen to frequent our state’s gaming establishments. When she first started, Daisy Candelaria was a single mom caring for four children. A San Felipe Pueblo native, Candelaria took the first chance she could to get in the door with the pueblo’s new venture, ushering patrons off—and back on—the courtesy shuttle as they came in from retirement centers and mobile home parks. Then she moved on to ca-sino marketing when she discovered she had a knack for scouting out pro-motional item giveaways, like T-shirts, caps, and ballpoint pens.

From there, she worked her way up to the promotional department until, in early 2015, an opening for a mar-keting director prompted her to as-sume the position in the interim while a nationwide search was underway. But that search ended when it became apparent that during Candelaria’s 20 years of loyal service, she’d obviously mastered all the “right stuff” to run the department. And there she sits today, head of marketing for San Felipe Ca-sino Hollywood, a favorite spot with locals and visitors alike.

Another lady who has paid her dues is Jaci Marx, director of marketing at Isleta Resort & Casino. A true daughter of the Wild West, Marx graduated from the University of South Dakota with a sheepskin in marketing and a yen to get in the game. Her first job out of school was at a hot casino in Deadwood, and from there she joined a group operat-ing several casinos throughout the land. Marx kept learning and growing, moving up through the ranks at every stop. And when it came time for her to settle, she settled on New Mexico and Isleta. Married, with two young ones, Marx juggles her myriad marketing de-cisions with the same ease and savvy she applies to her family life

Not to be overlooked are the many other women excelling in challeng-ing positions with our state’s casinos. Like Petra Nielsen, director of mar-keting for Laguna Development Cor-poration, whose gaming operations include Route 66 Casino and Dancing Eagle Casino. Nielsen came out of the Illinois-Indiana marketplace several years back, arriving first at the Santa Claran Hotel Casino and then moving on to Laguna Development Corpora-tion. Another is Eileen Duffin, market-ing director at Sandia Resort & Casi-no. Duffin’s credentials tell of positive posts throughout the West and North-

west—and solid recommendations from former casino veterans who’ve worked with Duffin at other casinos. So, I won’t hesitate to tell it like it is: The ladies have earned their spots at the top, are here to stay, and New Mexico gaming is better because of it. You can take it to the bank.

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Wednesdays are fabulous for all Win-ners Club members 50 years or better, who will receive $5 in bonus cash with just one point earned in the previous seven days. In addition, after they earn 50 same-day points, they get another $10. Swipe your Winners Club card at any Swipe and Win Kiosk to participate from 8am to 10pm.

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Fridays are all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99. On Saturdays, en-joy the new Steak and Shrimp deal for only $10.99; and on Sundays the Seafood Buffet features all-you-can-eat crab for only $18.99.

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Starting off the month, enjoy the sounds of Perfeccion on February 5 and 6; on February 12 and 13, get your feet movin with Slo Burnin; on February 14, dance to the cumbia and tropical beats of Severo Y Gru-po Fuego; get your Country on with Perfect on February 19 and 20; and finish off the month on February 26 and 27 with Severo Y Grupo Fuego once again.

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The Encyclopedia of Southern Culture summed it up well when they wrote: “Few individuals have symbolized the South in popular culture as directly and indelibly as Charlie Daniels.” With his signature hat and belt buckle, Daniels is a formida-ble onstage presence, his music a compel-ling and distinctive blend of rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel.

Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Daniels was raised on a rich and varied musical diet. A skilled musician at an early age, he played guitar, fiddle, and mandolin; but as an avid follower of Elvis Presley he actually began his career as a rock and roller. He even wrote a song that was recorded by Elvis in the mid-1960s.

Daniels went on to become an accom-plished session musician in Nashville, Tennessee, and worked with Bob Dylan on several of his albums in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Later that decade, Dan-iels’s solo career took off, thanks to songs like “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It,” and his most fa-mous song, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia.”

In addition to his musical career, Dan-iels has appeared on numerous television shows and has even had parts in a number

of movies. He has been honored by past United States presidents and has received numerous accolades from the music in-dustry. He is a Grammy award winner, an Academy of Country Music Pioneer Award winner, a Gospel Music Associa-tion award winner, and has received mul-tiple awards by the Country Music Asso-ciation, to name just a few. But quite pos-sibly the award that tops all the lists is his 2008 induction as a member of the Grand Ole Opry—his lifelong dream turned real-ity.

As for his reputation, which can at times be controversial, he says: “I used to say, ‘I’m not an outlaw, I’m an outcast.’ When it gets right down to the nitty-gritty, I’ve just tried to be who I am. I’ve never fol-lowed trends or fads. I couldn’t even if I tried. I can’t be anybody but me.”

And that includes being as generous as he is talented. In 2014, he co-founded the Journey Home Project, a nonprofit that helps secure funds to benefit veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Come catch one of the greats as Charlie Daniels plays Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on Saturday, March 5, at 8pm. For more information, visit www.buffalothun-derresort.com

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Raul Malo, lead vocalist and guitarist for the Americana band the Mavericks, might sound like a throwback to the 1960s when he describes his musical philosophy: “The world has too much strife, racial and social divides being fed 24/7; it’s non-stop. It turns normal, loving people into brainwashed zombies who can’t come together. Maybe it’s the hopeless romantic in me, but I’d like to make a place where all people can come together.”

Still, there’s nothing wrong with perpetuating a sound and performance style that engenders feel-good vibes. And that’s just what the Mavericks do, with their compelling blend of country, rockabilly, Tex-Mex, and Latin music that has fans around the country clamoring to see them live.

Hailing from South Florida, the Mavericks formed in 1989 and started off playing punk clubs on Miami Beach before settling on their distinctive rhythmic grooves that have people up and on their feet to dance, rather than moshing in a pit.

Between 1991 and 2003, the band released 6 studio albums and sent 14 songs up the charts, including the Grammy-winning “Here Comes the Rain.” The band split in 2004, reunited in 2012, and in 2013 released their critically-acclaimed album In Time, which re-introduced music lovers to what their website calls a “genre-defying melting pot of

pop music.” Their newest release, Mono, drops this month.

In support of its release, the Mavericks are kicking off their “Mono Mundo Tour,” with dates in Albuquerque, Boston, Philadelphia, and New

York City before they head to Europe. So don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the most exciting pop bands in recent history as the Mavericks hit the stage at Isleta Resort & Casino on Friday, February 26, at 8pm. For more information, visit www.isleta.com

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Dear Mark: I will be in Las Vegas for Super Bowl Sunday and was wondering where you would rec-ommend that I watch the game—and what kind of games should I be playing?

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recommend the following: playing perfect basic strat-egy at blackjack; making a pass line bet and placing the 6 or 8 on a craps game; finding a video poker machine that offers a decent pay schedule; and trying your hand at Baccarat, where the house advantage is either 1.17 percent when betting the bank hand, or 1.36 percent with a player-hand wager.

As for where to hang out for Super Bowl Sunday, as your social/gambling coordinator I recommend a sports book, sports bar, or a casino-sponsored party. I have been to an actual Super Bowl twice, but at least 20 times “virtually” in the Silver State, and I would take the latter every time. Go early for good seating, especially in a sports book, or plan to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with some inebriated jerk that abandoned his attempt to hit the men’s room during a first-half scoring drive. Yep, it happened to me.

Unfortunately, due to the NFL’s crackdown on throwing Super Bowl parties for profit, most Las Ve-gas casinos just offer FREE Super Bowl party pack-ages for players card members only. (Clearly, Dean, first check where you have a players card.)

Once hosted by former professional players or the

Jägermeister girls, these parties are but another ex-ample of the days of old gone by. Don’t blame the ca-sinos for this one, though, but, instead, this language that pops up at the end of each game: “This telecast is copyrighted by the NFL for the private use of our audi-ence. Any other use of this telecast or any pictures, de-scriptions, or accounts of the game without the NFL’s consent is prohibited.”

Fortunately, Dean, this exempts sports bars. There-fore, even if offering $1 dogs, drafts, and shrimp cock-tails, most restaurants, bars, pubs, etc. have special offers for “Super Sunday,” with some charging an ad-mission fee that usually includes seating, drinks, and food.

Since it’s coming up fast, I would start immediately researching your options. Google “Super Bowl Party Las Vegas 2016” and you will find some all-encom-passing lists. As for betting, nothing gets a better cluck-for-the-buck than a sports wager. The Super Bowl will last at least four hours, and even if you were betting the wagers I initially mentioned, your money will last far longer than at a blackjack table, a craps game, on a

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You might as well spread a slew of $10 prop bets across the board from any number of individual per-formance props to the color of the Gatorade bath at the end of the game. Oh, and since you’re going to bet the length of the National Anthem, you might as well wa-ger whether the singer flubs, at least, one word of the song. Just think Christina Aguilera and the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLV.

My final advice, Dean, is to take heads on the coin toss, and no matter where you watch the game, make it in close proximity to your hotel’s pillow to support your head after a long day, and night, of Super Bowl partying.

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LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22)You may feel like you are making headway with finances and plans for the New Year up until the 19th. As you head into the full moon on the 22nd, you will feel at odds with associates in your work environment and seek to make changes to a stagnant situation.

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LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)Get a jumpstart on a new direction and let go of the past. While the planet Mars hits your solar second house, you are in the process of letting go and starting over. Finances take center stage, including large purchases and seeking opportunities for increased income.

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SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)Stellar vibrations activate your travel and study zone, making you hungry for knowledge. It’s all about intellectual stimulation and getting out of your rut. The full moon in Virgo helps you get a glimpse of the future and a sense of where you want to ultimately end up.

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AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18)Happy Birthday, Aquarius! It’s time to party! If you feel like a rock star, well, you are, as the planets and the new moon line up in your sign. Love, money, and adventure are all in the mix as you celebrate your lucky time of year. Expect good career karma.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20)The sun enters your sign on the 19th, ushering in the beginning of your personal year. This is a very intense time, during which your love life and career are activated. You will take a second look at personal and business relationships during the full moon and consider a commitment.

Cynthia Hess has been a professional psychic and astrologer for more than 35 years. Nationally known for media appearances and consulting clientele from all walks of life, she is currently based in Albuquerque and is featured on local and national radio. Visit Cynthia on her website at cynthiahess.com or call 505-293-0833.

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National Carrot Cake DayWednesday, February 3

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National Sticky Bun DaySunday, February 21

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DAILY/WEEKLY SPECIALS

Sunday Spin & Win Hot Seats

Sundays from 1pm to 10pm, one winner will be randomly chosen ev-ery hour to win to come up and spin the wheel for $10 to $100 in Bonus Play. To qualify, players must use their Bison Rewards card while ac-tively playing slots. Two table games players will also be selected random-ly at 2pm and 8pm, via numbered discs.

Mondays PointsBison Rewards Club members earn

5X points between 10am and 10pm.

Tuesday Bingo—New: Now Only One Point to Play!

Every Tuesday in January there are five bingo games with $500 in cash up for grabs. Game times are at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm. Earn just one (1) point on your FREE Bi-son Rewards card and you’re in the game. Table games players can earn a bingo card with just 15 minutes of play time.

Wednesday Mystery Bonus Hot Seats

Wednesdays from 1pm to 10pm, one winner will be randomly cho-sen every hour. Each winner will be given the option to choose a mystery envelope with a variable amount of Bonus Play (between $25 and $100).

There will be a total of 10 winners each Wednesday. Customers can win twice every Sunday. To qualify, play-ers must use their Bison Rewards card while actively playing slots.

Thursday Quickie Bingo—New: Now Only One Point to Play!

Held at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm, with $100 in cash each game and only one (1) point to qualify. Each game will be a simple pattern of all one letter, starting with B and spelling BINGO for the five games. See guest services for complete de-tails.

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5pm until midnight, with $950 given away every Friday night. Earn 10 points on slots or 15 minutes of con-tinuous play in table games for each entry.

Saturday Hot Seats—All New for February

Saturdays from 1pm to midnight, Taos Mountain Casino will random-ly chose one winner every hour. Just jump on your favorite machine and play using your players club card. It’s that easy to get in the game. Don’t have a card? Sign up and get $10 in Bonus Play and get in the game— otherwise you’re just spinning your wheels! There’s $2,400 up for grabs in February.

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Bison Rewards Club members 55 years old and older can enjoy break-fast for 99¢ from 9am to 10:30am with no play-in. Earn at least one slot point and redeem up to two meals each Tuesday. Enjoy 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.

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Bison Rewards members can enjoy a Prime Rib dinner with potato and vegetables for only $12.99 from 4pm to 11pm, with no play-in.

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