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

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See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2015 Sandia Resort & Casino.

I-25 & Tramway | Albuquerque, NM | 796.7500 • 800.526.9366 | www.sandiacasino.com

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Promotions for September

$400,000 LUCKY 7’s GIVEAWAYEnjoy a different promotion every day of the week.

MYSTERY MONDAYS: September 14, 21, and 28 (no promotion on September 7 due to La-bor Day), every hour from noon to 9pm, draw-ing games and prizes vary based on the mys-tery promotion chosen and can include: Pick Your Prize Sundays, Roll’n Fridays, and Hi/Lo Thursdays.

GIFTS GALORE TUESDAYS: September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 8am to 11:59pm, qualify for a variety of gifts once you have earned 777 base slot points.

SLOT HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAYS: Sep-tember 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. The first 100 play-ers to earn 500 base Peak Points while playing their favorite slots from 8am to 11am and 5pm to 9pm and will win $25 in free play.

HI/LO THURSDAYS: September 3, 10, 17, and 24, from noon to 9pm, Peak Rewards members actively using their players club cards while playing slots will have the chance to win $75 in cash and an addition $450 in cash through hot seat drawings. There will be three winners per hour.

ROLL’N FRIDAYS: September 4, 11, 18, and 25, from noon to 9pm, Peak Rewards members actively using their players club cards while playing slots will have the chance to win up to $600 in free play through hot seat drawings. There will be three winners per hour.

REEL REWARDS SATURDAYS: September 5, 12, 19, and 26, two times every hour from noon to 9pm, guests playing with their Peak Re-wards card at nine banks of randomly selected slot machines will automatically win $25 in free play.

PICK YOUR PRIZE SUNDAYS: September 6, 13, 20, and 27, every hour from noon to 9pm Peak Rewards members actively using their play-ers club cards while playing slots will have the chance to win some great prizes through hot seat drawings. There will be three winners per hour.

4X POINTS ON ALL SLOT PLAYAll Peak Rewards Club members will receive

4X points for their slot play, beginning at mid-night on Monday, September 7, and ending at 3:59am on Tuesday, September 8.

TIER CARD POINT MULTIPLIERSunday, September 20, on all slot play from

8am to 11:59pm, Gold Card players earn 2X points, Platinum Card players earn 3X points, and Diamond Card players earn 4X points.

SENIOR DAYS PROMOTIONEvery Wednesday, all Peak Rewards play-

ers 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 play-ers 55 years old and older are eligible for $50 in cash hot seat drawings from 9am to 4pm every half hour.

POINTS FOR PURCHASE PROGRAM

Throughout the month of September, 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 pur-chases (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:

LABOR DAY SPECIALSeptember 5–September 7, both sessions

LV1- $5 AYCP pays $300LV2- $8 AYCP pays $500LV3- $12 AYCP pays $1,000

September 5 matinee session = $500 in cash • evening session = Ashley’s Furniture dinette set, a $1,000 valueSeptember 6 matinee session = Ashley’s Fur-niture bedroom set, a $1,500 value • evening session = $500 cash September 7 matinee session = $500 cash • evening session = Ashley’s Furniture living room set, a $2,000 value

BETTER WITH AGE DRAWINGS SEPTEMBER 19 & 26 • One drawing each ses-sion will receive cash in the amount of 10X their age. Matinee Session:

LV1- $3 AYCP pays $300LV2- $5 AYCP pays $500LV3- $10 AYCP pays$1,000Evening Session:LV1- $3 AYCP pays $300LV2- $12 AYCP pays $1,199

POKER TOURNAMENTSSANDIA POKER CHAMPIONSHIPSunday, September 6. Register now. Tour-nament starts at noon with a $500 buy-in and tournament add-on of $2,500$45 Sunday Tournaments

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

Every Tuesday at 7pm with a $55 buy-in

Poker’s $65 Thursday Night BountyEvery Thursday night starting at 7pm, $20

bounty on every player

FOOD & BEVERAGE SPECIALSCOUNCIL ROOM

Enjoy a specially designed burgers menu, featuring half-pound burgers and one-pound burgers meant for sharing.BIEN SHURBeer Maker’s Dinner, Thursday, Septem-ber 3 at 7pm: four courses paired with Mar-ble Brewery beers, some of which are limited releases not typically available to the public. ROADRUNNER GRILL AND P’A SHUR DELI

$2 burgers and $2 tamales

TLUR PA LOUNGEProfessional football starts up again in Sep-

tember, so catch all the action on the Tlur Pa Lounge’s 25-foot video wall, with drink specials each game day.

GREEN REED SPATwo’s Company

Book any couple’s massage and receive 20 percent off the 30-minute Deluxe Couple’s Suite Enhancement. Seasonal cheese and fruit selec-tion and champagne included.Harvest Facial

75 minutes $125Seasonally inspired, this facial treats dehy-

dration and includes an organic cranberry and pomegranate hand exfoliation, warm apricot oil scalp massage, and hydrating eye treatment.Organic Harvest Pairing

90 minutes $120This manicure and pedicure combination uses

tart green apples, pears, and mimosa cham-pagne oil to exfoliate and hydrate the legs and tired feet. Freshly pressed juice included.Afternoon Escape

Enjoy 20 percent off all shampoo blowouts Monday through Thursday. Freshly pressed juice included.

See Player’s Club for rules & more details. Management reserves all rights to change, cancel or amend any promotions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate in any gaming activity. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-572-1142. © 2015 Sandia Resort & Casino.

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CONCERTSRICKY MARTIN Thursday, September 24 (doors open at 6:30pm)HOZIER Friday, October 9 (doors open at 6pm)

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American EnglishSaturday, September 12

Isleta Resort & Casino is proud to welcome American English Tribute to the Beatles, live in the Showroom on Saturday, September 12. Voted No. 1 by thousands of Beatles fans and the winners of the sound-alike contests at Beatlefest for three consecutive years, Ameri-can English is considered the best Beatles trib-ute act of our time. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at $10 and are on sale now.

Johnny RiversFriday, September 18

Live in the Isleta Casino Showroom on Friday, September 18, Johnny Rivers will sing his time-less hits, including “Mountain of Love” and “Secret Agent Man,” to name just a few. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets start at just $10 and are on sale now.

George LopezSaturday, October 10

Join Isleta Resort & Casino for a night of standup comedy, brought to you by multi-talented entertain-er George Lopez, on Saturday, October 10. His ac-claimed comedy concert Why You Crying? debuted on Showtime in 2004, and now Lopez is back in Albuquerque for one night only. Doors open at 7pm and the laughs begin at 8pm. Tickets start at $50 and are on sale now. This show is for mature audi-ences—18 years and older only.

QueensrycheFriday, November 6

Back by popular demand, Queensryche plays the Showroom on Friday, Novem-ber 6. With over 20 million albums sold globally (6 million in the U.S. alone), Queenryche remains one of the most re-vered hard rock bands in history. Doors open at 6pm and the rocking begins at 7pm. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now.

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 12 years or older to attend unless otherwise noted.

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Join 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.

Labor PayAugust 31–September 7

Monday through Sunday from August 31 to September 7, one winner will be drawn every hour from 10am to 10pm. Winners will have 7 Lucky Minutes to report to the Isleta Eagle Players Club to claim their $200 cash prize. On Labor Day, one winner will be selected every hour from 10am to 7pm for their chance to claim $500 in cash at the Isleta Eagle Club. At 8pm, one lucky winner will win $2,000 in cash.

Secret Agent CaseUnlock the CashSeptember 9–30

On Wednesdays and Thursdays in September, players will have their chance to select a Secret Agent Case and unlock cash or free play in two rounds of play. From 10am to 3pm, two winners will be called each hour to select one of 12 cases and unlock up to $500. At 5pm, round two begins with all new prizes. Two winners will be called each hour until 10pm. Play on Fridays and Saturdays, when the prizes are even higher. With two rounds of play from noon to 5pm and 7pm to midnight, players can win up to $1,000 in cash. Two guaranteed winners every hour. Earn entries daily by playing your favorite slot machine, table games, bingo, or poker.

Palace West Secret Agent CaseSeptember 1–30

On Tuesdays through Saturdays all this month at Palace West, one winner will be selected every hour from 10am to 10pm. Winners will select a Secret Agent Case and unlock their prize of up to $200. Players must earn 25 points in the hour prior to each drawing for eligibility.

Football FortunesIsleta Resort & Casino & Palace WestSeptember 13–January 3

Celebrate football season every Sunday and Monday from 10am to 8pm with hot seat drawings every hour. One winner will be selected during each hour for a chance to select a mini football helmet stuffed with cash prizes up to $250 at Palace West and $1,000 at Isleta Resort & Casino. To be eligible, earn 25 points in the hour prior to each drawing.

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 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 JacksAll the time—guaranteed!

94 Rock Poker Is Back & It’s Rockin’

Get your poker face ready for eight weeks of tournament action every Wednesday starting September 9. Weekly winners will receive prizes and secure their seat in the finals, plus there’s an all-new mystery bounty every week. Tournament prizes include autographed guitars by Gene Simmons, Slash, and Queesryche, plus a trip to Las Vegas, and more! Weekly buy-in is only $30 and $75 for the final round. Will you fold, call, check, or bet during the final showdown?

Isleta Poker RewardsGet 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 the player is not present, the unclaimed amount will roll over to the next hourly drawing.

See Poker Room for more details.

Labor Day SessionMonday, September 8 at 6:30pm

Buy-in is $5 all-you-can-play. All regular games pay up to $500. $2 Labor Day game pays $1,000. There will be 20 cash drawings that pay $50 each.

29th Anniversary SessionSaturday, September 19, 5pm to 10pm

Buy-in is $29 all-you-can-play, and games pay up to $2,000. There will be 10 regular games. $5 Anniversary game pays $5,000. $3 Customer Appreciation Game pays up to $7,000. On Jester Night, one winner drawn will select a number between 1 and 75. Every time that number is called on a regular game, the Jester will receive $50. If the number is not called during any regular game, the Jester will receive $500. The last guest standing game winner will receive free paper bingo for a month. (Good September 20 through October 19.)

Super Senior WednesdaysMatinee Session at noon Evening Session at 6:30pmFor 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-plus with paid admission; pays $250.

Bingo closures: September 12 & 18See Bingo Hall for more details.

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CASINO LOUNGEVisit the new Casino Lounge every Friday and

Saturday night for cocktails and live music from 8pm to midnight. For more information on the new Casino Lounge and entertainment visit www.In-noftheMountainGods.com.

LAUGH OUT LOUD AT CLUB 49 Guests are invited to laugh out loud every Wednes-day at 7pm at Club 49’s LOL Comedy Night. Each week two new professional comedians take the stage, and a DJ keeps the entertainment going well into the night. Food and drinks are served, and doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are just $5 at the door. For the latest updates and more information on upcom-ing acts, visit www.innofthemountaingods.com/events/laugh-out-loud-comedy/

WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISESeptember 11

Five-time Grammy winner Wynonna Judd is making her way to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, September 11, where she’ll perform some of her biggest hits and favorite covers. Tickets start at just $30. Visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm.

BATTERYSeptember 18

Metallica Tribute Band Battery will rock the stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, September 18 at 8pm. Endorsed by Metallica themselves, the band will perform a variety of heavy metal hits outside on the lawn. Visit www.InnoftheMountain-Gods.com for details and reservations. This is a FREE event.

DEVON ALLMANSeptember 18 & 19

Blues chart topper Devon Allman will be at Inn of the Mountain Gods on Friday, September 18 at 4pm and Saturday, September 19 at 1pm. Devon All-man has been selling out shows all over the world, following in the footsteps of his legendary father Gregg Allman. Visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com for details and reservations. This is a FREE event out on the lawn.

TRÜE 2 CRÜESeptember 19

Trüe 2 Crüe will bring their charismatic energy to Inn of the Mountain Gods on Saturday, Septem-ber 19 at 8pm. The Mötley Crüe tribute band brings a flare to their music like no other. Visit www.In-noftheMountainGods.com for details and reserva-tions. This is a FREE event out on the lawn.

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SLOTWEDNESDAYS IN SEPTEMBER

SAWING THROUGH SEPTEMBERSeptember 1–26

Monday through Thursday at Casino Apache Travel Center, Apache Spirit Club table game players have a chance to win his and hers chainsaws worth a total of $1,599.90. Players will receive a raffle ticket for every continuous hour of recorded play. Wednesday and Thursday players will earn 2X tickets. Raffle tickets must be dropped into the drum before 8:59pm on the day of the Septem-ber 26 drawing. For more informa-tion visit www.CasinoApacheT-ravelCenter.com.

7X POINTSSeptember 1–30

Apache Spirit Club players at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center have the chance to earn 7X points on Tues-days from 10am to 6pm. See the Apache Spirit Club for details, or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com or www.CasinoApacheTrav-elCenter.com.

HIGH 5’S FOR 55’S SLOT TOURNAMENTSeptember 2–30

On Wednesdays at Inn of the Mountain Gods and Casino Apache Travel Center, participate in some head-to-head competition during the High 5’s for 55’s slot tour-nament. The tournament will be held at Inn of the Mountain Gods from 10am to 1pm, and at Casino Apache Travel Center from 2pm to 6pm.

All players 55 or older may re-ceive one free entry into the week-ly slot tournament. To receive free entry, players must swipe their Apache Spirit Club card at the ki-osk to receive their free participa-tion voucher. Players 55 or older may earn one additional session each day by earning five points.

The tournaments are limited to the first 300 participants at each location. The top 10 scores at the end of the tournament will be paid. Prizes range from $250 to $25. In

addition to the tournament, players will receive 5X points on Mondays and a 50-percent-off food vouch-er. For more information see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com or www.CasinoApacheTravelCenter.com.

LOL ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK September 2–30

Every Wednesday, Apache Spirit Club players can be entered to win prizes ranging from up to $200 in cash and up to $100 in Spirit Play. Five winners will be announced each Wednesday in Club 49. Ticket stubs with first and last names will be placed in a drum at the door, and winners will be drawn from the drum after the show. For details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com.

HUNTING FOR BIG BUCKSSeptember 7–28

Every Monday at Casino Apache Travel Center and Thursdays at Inn of the Mountain Gods, Apache Spirit Club players will have a chance to win prizes ranging from $50 to $8,000. Points can be at-tained on promotional days be-tween 8am and 6:45pm. For de-tails, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com or www.CasinoApacheTrav-elCenter.com.

FOOTBALL FANATICSeptember 13–November 22

It’s football season at Inn of the Mountain Gods, and that means weekly cash drawings for Apache Spirit Club players. Drawings for $150, $100, and $75 will take place at 5:30pm, with two chances to win per prize. Four winners will be drawn on November 22 for the finale. The “Ultimate Man Cave” grand prize, valued at more than $4,200, includes a recliner, big screen TV, pool table, and neon “Man Cave” sign. For details, see the Apache Spirit Club, or visit www.InnoftheMountainGods.com.

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

LIVE MUSIC & DANCINGFridays September 4: Rude Boyz September 11: Fat CitySeptember 18: Whiskey Baby September 25: Slow Burnin

Saturdays September 5: Hagan Road BoysSeptember 12: Rude Boyz September 19: Native SunSeptember 26: Westwind Band

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Join the Fun at San Felipe Casino

in September

Dive into huge winnings this month at San Felipe Casino. Take the Plinko Plunge and you could win cool cash and fun prizes, starting now through September 27 during hourly Sunday drawings held at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm.

ATTENTION BLACKJACK PLAYERS During San Felipe’s Pack a Punch loyalty tournament, every time you are dealt

a blackjack at any San Felipe blackjack table, you earn a reward into the next month’s blackjack tournament. Just ask one of their friendly dealers to start your new loyalty punch card, and with enough punches you’ll get a FREE entry into October’s tournament.

3X POINT THURSDAYSEarn 3X points every Thursday in September and triple your points all day on

every slot and table game!

25¢ ROULETTE IS BACKDuring the month of September, you can now play roulette for a quarter at San

Felipe Casino. For a $2 minimum bet, you receive your favorite colored chips in 25 cents or more. Just ask one of their friendly dealers for more details.

$3.99 BREAKFAST BURRITOSStop in at San Felipe Travel Center and treat yourself to burritos just like

Grandma makes, fresh and warm from the oven. At only $3.99 each, all day, every day, you can enjoy more than one!

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 $9.95 (with players club card). If you’re in the mood for some delicious fast food, then check out the Pueblo Grill, featuring a great selection of 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 DAYActive/retired military personnel and other government employees receive a

two-for-one buffet every Saturday, just for being a Players Club member.

$35 GAS PURCHASE = $10 FREE SLOT PLAYNeed gas? They got it! San Felipe Player’s 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.

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

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L E G E N D S E N T E R T A I N M E N T

ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTELSEPTEMBER PROMOTIONS

Ultimate Rewards members will have the opportunity to win up to $10,000 every Friday in September with the Cash Climber promotion. Feel the anticipation build as you watch the cash jackpot grow from $50 up to $10,000 every two hours.

Get a same-day entry simply by using your Ultimate Rewards Card to earn 500 same-day points playing your favorite slot games. Drawings will be held every Friday at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. Visit the Route 66 Player’s Club for additional information.

What’s better than diving into a pile of money? Winning it! Every Mon-day, 36 casino guests are guaranteed to win a cash prize. This progressive jackpot starts at $16,000—if the jackpot is not given away, the grand prize increases by $2,000 every week until it’s either won or it reaches $66,000. Receive an entry every Monday by using your players club card to earn 625 same-day points. Drawings now begin at 8pm.

You can now play your favorite casino slot games for FREE and at your convenience with the all-new Route 66 online casino, Play4Fun. Simply visit rt66casino.com and click on the blinking Play For Free Now button, and you’ll be instantly linked to their online social casino. Play all your favorite casino games, win online credits, climb the leaderboards, and earn experience points to unlock new games.

Route 66 Bingo invites you to celebrate the final days of summer with one of their many September promotions. Make plans to join the fun for their Labor Day Special on Mon-day, September 7. Receive a free 3-on card paying out $200 with buy-in during the eve-ning session only.

If you’re a fan of the word FREE, then you’ll want to also play on Thursdays, September 3 and 17 for the free 1-on card special, which pays out $500.

Saturdays in September are oh-so-lucky, with two favorite promotions. Try your luck with the new Lucky Player drawing on Saturday, Septem-ber 12, when 10 lucky winners will receive $100 in cash. Then, the Rags to Riches drawing on Saturday, September 26 will award 10 winners a cash prize valued from $50 to $250. Both of these Saturday drawings will take place during the evening session and guests must be present and playing bingo to win.

Back by popular demand, Buffet 66 is bringing back the 2-for-1 spe-cial in September. Every Monday through Wednesday this month, you and a guest can enjoy over 200 menu choices for only $12.99 with your Ultimate Rewards card. Yes, that’s right: two guests can eat for one low price. This special is valid all day, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner or ex-perience both. With seven live-action cooking stations, there’s a plethora of savory and sweet dishes just waiting to be experienced. Don’t have an Ultimate Rewards card? No problem. Swing by the Route 66 Casino Players Club—sign up is free and only takes a minute.

Classic entertainment so good you’ll love itFeaturing over 2,800 plush seats, Legends Theater offers guests a best-in-class audio experience. Comedians to musicians enjoy the

near-perfect acoustics, while audience members partake in beverage service, clear line-of-sight, and roomy aisles.

Anjelah Johnson Saturday, September 5

Tickets start at $27Get ready to LOL with comedian Anjelah Johnson,

whose 2009 viral video “Nail Salon” led to many stand up and performance opportunities. That same year she joined the cast of MADtv as a series regular, which spawned another Internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.” Since then, Johnson has guest-starred on shows such as The Shield, Ugly Betty, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and has been featured in several movies. She continues to act and tour the country with her sold-out comedy shows.

The Price is Right Live! Hosted by Jerry SpringerSaturday, September 26 Tickets: $20 General Admission

Based on television’s longest running and most popu-lar game show, The Price Is Right Live!, allows guests to experience a live, interactive stage show that gives YOU the chance to “come on down” to win! Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car. Experience such classic games such as Plinko, Cliff-hangers, and even the fabulous Showcase.

For more details or to purchase tickets, visit www.rt-66casino.com or visit the Route 66 Players Club.

CASH CLIMBER Fridays in September

$66,000 PROGRESSIVEMonday progressive drawing

FREE PLAY 4 FUN ONLINE CASINO GAMESPlay for free right at your computer

BINGOSeptember bingo specials

BUFFET 66Value never tasted so good

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FUN!

• 1 FREE ENTRY DAILY• 1 ENTRY FOR EVERY 10 POINTS EARNED

• 10 ATV QUALIFIERS DRAWN EVERY FRIDAY- 5 QUALIFIERS AT 7PM & 8PM

• GRAND PRIZE DRAWING ON SEPTEMBER 18TH - 4 LUCKY WINNERS OF BRAND NEW ATVS AND 66 WINNERS OF $100 PROMO CASH

BONUS!WIN $100 BONUS WHEN YOU’RE PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SLOT

AND YOUR NAME IS CALLED.*MINIMUM DURATION OF 5 MINUTES REQUIRED OR MORE OF PLAY AND OVER $20 IN COIN IS REQUIRED FOR ELIGIBILITY

FUN!FUN!

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING SEPTEMBER 18TH

4 GRAND PRIZE

WINNERS!

Enter to win by earning entries daily. Qualifi er drawings will be held every Friday at 7pm & 8pm!

Anjelah Johnson Saturday, September 12 at 8pm

Thanks to her comedy video “Nail Salon” becoming an Internet sensation in 2009, Anjelah Johnson’s career trajectory seems likely to place her in the ranks of elite female comedians like Tina Fey and Amy Schumer.

A stint as a regular on MADtv solidified the popularity of this former Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and also spawned another of her viral videos, “Bon Qui Qui.” Featuring Johnson as a disgruntled fast-food employee with no filter, the video has so far enjoyed over 55 million hits worldwide.

Johnson’s resume also includes two Comedy Central specials, a co-starring role along with Carlos Mencia, Regina King, and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker in the film Our Family Wedding, and voice work for the animated feature Marmaduke, which also stars Emma Stone, Owen Wilson, and Jeremy Piven.

Johnson is quickly becoming a favorite on the stand-up comedy circuit as well, and will make a stop at the Legends Theatre at Route 66 Casino Hotel on Saturday, September 12. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this rising star live on stage. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com

The Price Is Right Live!Saturday, September 26 at 8pm

One of the longest-running and most beloved game shows in American history, The Price is Right has also spawned a hit interactive stage show, The Price Is Right Live!, which gives eligible individuals the chance to “come on down” to win. And visitors to Route 66 Casino will get to try their luck on Saturday, September 26 at 8pm, to win prizes that will include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car. Play classic games, including Plinko, Cliffhangers, The Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase.

Playing to near-sold-out audiences for almost nine years, The Price Is Right Live! has given away more than 10 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets. If you enjoy the television show, just imagine the possibilities if you were actually in the audience at a live event. Come join the fun at Route 66 Casino Hotel on September 26. For more information, visit www.rt66casino.com

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other Friday there will be a Grand Prize drawing where one lucky

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19 get Free Play. That’s 4 lucky winners of gas and groceries for an

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What’s New at Sky CityLong a popular beacon for travelers along the I-40 corridor

through New Mexico, Sky City Casino is known for great gam-ing, food, and entertainment. And now visitors can take a spin at the slots or play a hand whenever they wish. Starting this month, both the Sky City Casino and it’s adjacent Travel Center Slots gaming floor will be open to visitors around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

“This is a great convenience for our customers and will give [them] a chance to visit whether it’s early in the morning or late at night,” Sky City Casino general manager, David Baumgartner, wrote in an email sent out to the entire Acoma Business Enter-prise. Either way they’ll be able to enjoy 640-plus of the newest and hottest slot machines that Sky City Casino and Travel Center Slots have to offer.

Visitors will also be able to indulge their hunger and satisfy their thirst at the newly revamped Huwaka Restaurant buffet, featur-ing two new line items and special dinner buffets like Asian on Tuesdays and Southern Comfort/Mexican on Wednesdays. Enjoy them both from 4pm to 10pm for only $12.99. Huwaka is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7am to 10pm Sundays through Thursdays and 7am to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.

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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DOLLARSeptember 5, 6, & 7

You don’t have to work hard to win ex-tra money. With Sky City’s Another Day, Another Dollar Labor Day drawings, you would win anywhere from $250 to $500 in cash. Just be there on September 5, 6, and 7, and for every 20 points earned, you’ll receive one entry into the draw-ings held every hour, on the hour, from 6pm to 10pm. That’s five chances to put some extra dough in your pocket.

$12,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENTSSeptember 7–November 25

The blackjack tournaments are back! 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.

GRANDPARENTS DAY OUTSeptember 13

Sky City Casino is celebrating Grand-parents Day with the Grandparents Day Out free play giveaway. On September 13 from 2pm to 8pm, one winner will be selected to spin and win $75 to $300 in free play. Patrons receive one entry for every 20 points earned.

BINGO’S FREE FALLIN’September 24, 27, & 28

Sky City Bingo is giving you more ways to win, with Bingo’s Free Fallin’ $3,000 total cash drawings. Guests who purchase a Planet Bingo PhD using their players card, are eligible to win up to $500 in cash.

NEW SIGN-UP PROMOTION

Sky City Casino is offering perks to new members who sign up for a players card. Join today 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 2015 for your chance to earn 5X points between 8am and midnight.

NIFTY FIFTY AND OVEREvery Friday in September, patrons 50

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

Other Friday offers in September 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 redeem 2,000 points at Guest Services for a $10 gas voucher to Sky City Travel Center or Sky City Travel Center Express.

BIG TRUCKIN CASH

Play at Sky City Casino for your chance to win big during the Big Truckin Cash giveaways. All CDL cardholders have one opportunity every Wednes-day, Thursday, and Saturday from now through the end of December 2015 to win $500 if present or $250 if not pres-ent. Sky City CDL cardholders earn one free entry per day, and may earn addi-tional entries with every 30 points earned in play per day.

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A long time ago, when I was bare-ly into my 16th year on earth, Uncle Mike—my mom’s older brother—took me to sea.

It was nearing the end of WWII. Uncle Mike was a First Mate in the Merchant Marine, which meant he was responsible for the safety of the merchant vessel operations, and he reported directly to the captain. Most times the captain of the ship stays up on the bridge. That’s where the big wheel is. But he doesn’t steer. Instead, he sinks deep into a super soft chair and, in between dozing off, keeps one eye on the young seaman steering the vessel to make sure the kid doesn’t end up on a reef or side-swipe an aircraft carrier. Captains hate when that happens.

We were down under, Australia for you desert dwellers, and the city of Brisbane was before us. We were docked, in town for the weekend, having bobbled in on a Thursday af-ternoon. Our holds were empty, we were a floating ping-pong ball. We were there to pick up several holds of beer and several holds of medical supplies.

The weekend was mine. One prob-lem, though: I had come down with a rash of saltwater boils. On my back, up around my shoulder blades, and a few under both arms. Before I could enjoy the lights of Brisbane, I was to go immediately to a US Naval

medical facility, located not far from where we had docked.

Two blocks later I was being worked over by two Navy medics, both nice guys. They wondered what I was doing overseas? Didn’t I know there was a war on? They kept say-ing I was the reason they were in the service, fighting for “kids” like me. I told them I was with my uncle; it was like him taking me to the zoo. They nodded like that made it okay.

When I left I felt good, really good. The two medics told me I should go to this music hall on downtown Fri-day night. There was a terrific big band playing, dancing, and plenty of pretty girls.

Sure enough, come Friday night I pocketed 50 bucks from our ship’s Purser, and off to the music hall I went. For me to tell you it was one of the greatest, most pleasurable four hours of my life up to that point would be an understatement. A night filled with music and dancing—I was

a jitterbugging madman—and me be-ing asked questions about America, about Chicago, about Albuquerque, and me asking questions about Aus-tralia, and kangaroos, and boomer-angs.

And the girls—so many pretty, pretty girls. One of them, a tad older than most there, was one of the host-esses. She became something of a chaperon to me. I’ll never forget her: Nancy was her name. Nancy Fuller-ton. She taught me the Hokey Pokey (there are many people who say I was the fellow who brought it to Ameri-ca), and then, around 9:30pm, the bandleader came to the microphone and announced the final 15 minutes of the raffle drawings.

It seems the folks who owned the music hall would hold raffles, which raised money for them and also fund-ed a prize for three lucky dancers. Nancy explained everything to me. Well, hell, I still had $45 of my $50 left. I asked Nancy to come with me; I wanted to buy $25 in tickets. They were, as I remember, close to a buck a ticket. Anyway I bought $25 worth of tickets. As Nancy and I walked back to our little group of young ladies, I gave each of them a couple tickets.

Nancy, I gave four. Right at a quarter to eleven, the

music stopped. Three fellows rolled a barrel-shaped drum onto the band-stand. The bandleader made some opening statements. Then the three cash prizes were awarded: $500,

$1,000, and the princely sum of $5,000. There was a drum roll . . . and the first winner was—my God!—one of the girls in our group. She almost passed out, $500 was more money than she’d seen in her life.

Another drum roll, and the bandleader called a name. It was Sophie, the girl I could really polka with, who was now $1,000 richer.

Now came a much longer drum roll. The bandleader reached in the drum, swirled his hand round and round, pulled out a slip, and read the name.

Nancy Fullerton. My Nancy.Would you believe it, there I was,

a young man with a case of saltwa-ter boils who was now the object of three beautiful young ladies’ affec-tion. They tried to share their bounty, my gift—how many guys you know have not one but three super 10s try-ing to give them money?—but I said, no way, my memories are worth way more. Ladies, the money is yours. Pe-riod.

Nancy walked me to where the street car would carry me close to my ship.

We exchanged addresses. Promised to stay in touch.

The war ended. I went to college.We didn’t stay in touch.I got married and my wife and I

brought three children into the world. Three girls.

Coincidence?I think not.

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September ScheduleSeptember 4th & 5th ...............................................................Perfeccion

September 11th & 12th ..................................Peter Vigil Y Los Hermanos

September 18th & 19th ............................................David Maestas Band

September 25th & 26th ...................................................Perfect StrangR

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

Every Wednesday .................................................................Ladies Night

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

Every Sunday ................................................................. Karaoke by Tim

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ENTERTAINMENTParty nightly at the Silver Eagle Lounge, where

Ohkay showcases great entertainment all month. Tuesdays enjoy DJ’s night. Wednesdays are dedi-cated to the ladies. And, of course, enjoy live bands every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm to 1am.

Starting off the month with Perfeccion on Sep-tember 4 and 5. The always-enjoyable Peter Vigil Y

Los Hermanos will entertain you September 11 and 12. Dance to the beat of the David Maestas Band on September 18 and 19. Finish off the month by moving your feet to Perfect StrangR on September 25 and 26.

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

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SATURDAYS SEPTEMBER SPLENDOR

On September 5, 12, 15, 19, and 26, Ohkay Casino will run its September Splendor promotion. All players receive one free entry through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 20 same-day points earned. On Thursdays, players can earn 10X entries throughout the length of this promotion. Be one of 45 total qualifiers, and instantly win $50 in cash. Then, on September 26, all quali-fiers will get to pick their prize from the September Splendor Prize board. Which means you could win an additional $100, $500, $1,000, or the grand price of an all-new 2015 Buick Encore.

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 the same zip code win $5 in bonus cash, too.

MONDAYS & THURSDAYS LUCKY 6 LOTTO

Choose five lucky numbers for a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash! Make a pick by earning 50 same-day points. You can make up to 10 picks a day, every day. Win-ners with three or more matches will re-ceive cash prizes. Five Lotto numbers in any order will win you $5,000 in cash. If you match five Lotto picks sequentially with the numbers drawn, you will win $10,000 in cash!

TUESDAYS WHEELIN’ ‘N’ DEALIN’

Every Tuesday in September, Ohkay Casino will hold 20 hot drawings at noon and 10pm. Earn 25 same-day points prior to your name being called, and you will be awarded $25 in cash. You will also be given a chance to spin the prize wheel for a cash multiplier—whatever number your spin lands on, multiply it by 25—any-where from one, two, three, or five times cash.

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 earned, you can guess how many coins are in the container. Earn up to 10 guesses 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. If

there is not an exact amount winner, the player whose guess is closest to the cor-rect 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.

FRIDAY NIGHT HIGH ROLLER

Every Friday night in September, Ohkay Casino runs its High Roller promotion. Fifteen drawings will randomly select one winner at a time. Two giant inflatable dice will be rolled and each dot will be given a dollar value depending on the amount of point earned prior to the roll. Each dot could be worth $10, $15, $20, or $25. It’s simple and fun: the more points you earn, the more you can roll the dice, and the more cash you can win. Receive one free entry per week through the length of the promotion, and one entry for every 10 same-day points earned.

Play High Roller and see the cash roll in!

FREE BINGO BLITZ BINGO Blitz now playing Monday

through Thursday in September. You can pick up your free Bingo card from 11am to 7pm every day.

APPETIZING FOOD DEALS You can always look to the Harvest Buf-

fet for incredible deals. All your favorite dinner buffets Monday through Thursday are just $8.99. Especially tempting is the Smoked BBQ buffet on Mondays. Also enjoy Tuesday Italian night, mouthwater-ing gourmet burgers on Wednesday, and a spectacular Thursday night Asian Buffet.

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

For breakfast enjoy the $4.99 buffet, available Monday through Friday from 7am to 11am.

When you’re looking for a great place to play and stay—there are ALWAYS More Ways to Win at Ohkay Hotel Casino!

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Open Fri-day & Sat-urday Nights (unless noted). Enjoy the best EDM (electronic dance music) every Friday, and Hip Hop Temptation every Saturdays.

FRIDAYS WIN A TRIP TO THE LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL IN LAS VEGAS, NV!

Sept. 4 – DJ Chill Sept. 11 – DJ Soiree Sept. 18 – DJ ChillSept. 25 – DJ Soiree

SATURDAYSSept 5 – DJ Big Worm Sept. 12 – DJ Cut Sept. 19 – DJ Shatta Sept. 26 – GUEST DJ OHM “Hot Pink Party”

9:30pm–midnightSept. 4 and 5 – Street Scene Sept. 11 and 12 – Numethods Sept. 18 and 19 – PicossoSept. 25 and 26 – JDS Band

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TOURNAMENTSEvery Wednesday, enter the weekly

blackjack tournament. Tournaments start at 8pm and offer $3,500 in prizes! Earn 50 points during the week to qual-ify; buy-in is $50.

PROGRESSIVE ULTIMATE TEXAS HOLD’EM

The jackpot amount is growing in the only progressive jackpot on Texas Hold’em in New Mexico. Come play this exciting version of the world’s most popular poker game every day at 10am for your chance to score big!

Also enjoy the Labor Day NL Texas Hold’em special poker event on Mon-day Sept 7 at 2pm. Buy-in is $30 with unlimited $20 re-buys the first hour and

RED HOT CHALLENGER SRT GIVEAWAY!

In honor of Buffalo Thunder’s 7th Anniversary, they’re giving away an all-new Dodge Challeng-er SRT on Saturday, September 26 at 10:30 pm, when one name will be drawn to win one of the hottest cars currently on the road.

Earn entries all month long, and join the fun every Friday and Saturday to win free play. Drawings are held on Fridays and Saturdays, September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 25, with the finale on September 26. Drawing times are 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. Five (5) names will be drawn each hour to win free play. At 10:30 pm on Friday and Saturday September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and 25, one winner will win $10,000—half cash half and half free play. Drawings will be simulcast at Cities of Gold.

Guests must be present to win and guests can only be selected once per drawing day. Guest can earn entries with every 60 base points on their Player’s Club card starting now through September 26.

In addition, every guest will earn 5X entries for the Dodge Challenger every Sunday in Septem-ber.

Guests need to check in at the kiosk one hour before the start of the drawings each drawing day.

T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY To celebrate this red-hot Anniversary, Buffalo

Thunder is giving away T-shirts on Tuesday, Sep-tember 8 and 22 to any Lightning Rewards card member. Just swipe your card at the kiosk for your voucher. (While supplies last.)

WHEEL OF THUNDEREvery Monday from 10am to 8pm, earn 25

points to visit the kiosk and receive a voucher to spin the prize wheel and your chance to win your share of $1,000 in cash and prizes.

TUESDAY KIOSK GAMESEvery Tuesday from 8am to midnight, earn

25 points to visit the kiosk and pick a card. You could win up to $1,000 in free slot play. Free play will be valid for 24 hours after winning at the ki-osk.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DRAWINGS

Every Wednesday from 10am to 8pm, every guest is eligible to participate in the bi-hourly drawings by earning 10 points on their Light-ning Rewards Club card on the day of drawings. Guests 50 years of age or greater will receive 5X entries for the drawing and $5 free play after they earn 10 points on their club card and can also enter into the $50 bi-hourly drawings from 10am to 8pm.

MILITARY DAYAll year long, Buffalo Thunder and Cities of

Gold honors our service veterans. The first Tues-day of every month, show your military ID and receive $10 in free play.

WIN FREE SLOT PLAY WITH YOUR EMAIL OR CELL PHONE NUMBER

Send in your email or cell phone number for a chance to win up to $100 in free slot play, every day in August from 8am to midnight. Just stop by the Players Club for the update, and then swipe your Players Club card at any kiosk for your chance to win.

NEW MEMBER PROMOTIONSign up and you could win up to $1,000 in free

play, every day in September from 8am to mid-night.

5X POINTS Every Thursday in September!

one $25 add-on at the end of the first hour.

If poker is your game, you have many weekly tournaments to choose from! Bounty Tournament:

Saturday, September 26 at 7pm, with DJ Lopexz of Power 106.7. $98 buy-in, 7,500 starting chips, 15-minute levels

• Sundays – 5pm; $25 buy-in• Mondays – 6:30pm; $25 buy-in• Tuesdays – 6:30pm; $40 buy-in• Fridays and Saturdays –

6:30pm; $75 buy-in September 13 – Omaha 8 Or Better Tournament at 2pmSeptember 26–Texas Hold’em Deep Stack Tournament 1pm; $150 buy-in. September 2 and 16 – No Limit Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament

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tails and daily and monthly promo-tions, or visit Buffalo Thunder on Facebook and Twitter.

DINING SPECIALSTURQUOISE TRAIL

Earn 25 points on your Players Club card any day of the week and get the Steak & Crab special for just $7.77.

BBQ Sampler $14.99Tender smoked brisket, baby back

ribs and grilled chicken, served with French fries, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and jalapeño corn bread.

PAINTED PARROTHours: 4pm–8pm, Wed, Thurs, Sun

4pm–9pm, Friday and SaturdayThursdays: All American Favor-

ites, $7.77 when you earn 25 points on your Players Club card day of purchase.

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CITIES OF GOLD CASINO

Ricky MartinThursday, September 24 at 7:30pm

Get ready to dance until you drop, as Latin pop sen-sation Ricky Martin lights up the stage at Sandia Re-sort & Casino with “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” and many other hits. Born Enrique Martín Morales on Decem-ber 24, 1971 in Puerto Rico, Martin began his sing-ing career at the age of 12 with the all-boy pop group sensation Menudo.

After receiving an offer to take a role in a Mexican musical, he became a moderately successful actor, both in Mexico and the United States, appearing in sitcoms and daytime soap operas. Music was always his primary interest, however, and it eventually made him an international star, thanks in no large part to the 1999 release of “Livin’ la Vida Loca” and his subsequent performance of the hit at that year’s Grammy Awards. At over 8 million copies sold, it is one of the top-selling singles of all time. Martin’s first English-language album, Ricky Martin, is likewise an all-time bestseller at 22 million copies sold.

Boasting album sales of over 70 million worldwide, Martin has nine platinum records, six No. 1 Bill-board albums, eleven No. 1 hit songs, two American Music Awards, one Grammy Award, eight World Music Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, and eight MTV Music Video Awards.

With performances in over 60 countries across the globe, Martin now brings his signature blend of pop, rock, and Latin influences to Sandia Resort & Casino on Thursday, September 24 at 7:30pm. For more information, visit www.sandiacasino.com

RELAX AT GOLDEN CANTINAGrab a $3 margarita this summer at the Golden Cantina! Open Mon-

day through Thursday from 3pm to 1am, Fridays from 3pm to 2am, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 2am. Don’t miss Latin Nights with DJ Quico every Sunday from 9pm to 1am.

DINING SPECIALSGolden Buffet at Cities of Gold

Every Monday and Wednesday, show your Players Club card for a $3.99 buffet, all day long.

Bingo Snack Bar at Cities of GoldCheck out this month’s value menu of five items for only $2 each:

cheeseburger, taco plate, Frito Pie, chicken quesadilla, and chili dog

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MULTIPLE POINT MONDAYSPromotion Date: Ongoing program Promotional Days: MondaysEvent Time: 7am–midnightGiveaway: 3X points

MILITARY MONDAYSPromotion Date: September 7 Promotion Day: First Monday of the monthEvent Time: 8am–11pmGiveaway: $10 free play or $5 Blackjack Match PlayMust be 21 years of age to participate | Must present proof of military service active or retired

49+ ROCKS AT CAMEL ROCK CASINO!For Club members that are 49 and over, Camel Rock has a whole new club for you—and it’s better than ever! Every Tuesday and Thursday, once you earn 25 points on your membership card, you will receive $5 in free play. On Tuesdays, join in the fun with two slot tournaments and earn up to eight entries. (You can win once per tournament.) On Thursdays, hot seat drawings take place every half hour.Promotion Date: Ongoing programPromotion Days: Tuesday and ThursdaysEvent Time: Tuesday: first slot tournament, noon–2pm second slot tournament, 5pm–7pm Thursday: hot seats between 10am and 10pm Giveaway: Win your share of $1,000 in cash, $500 at each slot tournament!Must be 49 years of age to participate | Camel Rock Casino reserves all rights

CAMEL BUCKS & FREE PLAYWIN UP TO $1,500Entry Date: Ongoing promotionDrawing Days: Fridays

Times: 8am–midnightGiveaway: Cash and free play

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VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22)Happy Birthday Virgos! The lucky rays of Jupiter begin turning your life around for next year. You should take ad-vantage of this powerful cosmic influence by being open to all opportunities. This fortunate energy begins working its magic monetarily as well.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23)There are two powerful eclipses with a super blood moon impacting you this month. These mark a major turning point in your life’s direction, and could include a relocation or making a fresh start in some other manner. The planet Mercury retrogrades in your sign until October ninth, caus-ing temporary confusion.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21)You will feel a breath of fresh air has entered your life as Saturn moves out of your sign on September 17. Every-thing you’ve worried about begins falling into place. This is a period of rebuilding, especially when it comes to finances. Friends and colleagues play an important role now.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21)You are about to enter a cycle of hard work and career demands right up until your birthday. The first two weeks of this month may be your last chance to take a break before you’re on the fast track professionally. Saturn moves into your sign, helping you focus.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19)If you have been waiting for academic or vocational rec-ognition, this could be the time. Educational pursuits are highlighted as Jupiter’s rays encourage you to finish your degrees and get the needed credentials to get ahead in your career. Dating takes a back seat.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19)You begin to feel that life is opening up for you again as Saturn moves into a more favorable position this month. The planet Jupiter moves into your money zone, supply-ing you with unexpected sources of revenue over the next year. Avoid office gossip.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 - MARCH 20)This is a very sobering and grounding month for you. You will feel like settling down and may even consider making a commitment. You have a lot of plans you want to initiate, but you may be spending more than is coming in. It may be wise to cut back. Weekend trips bring escape.

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. Visit Cynthia on her website at: www.cynthiahess.com or call 505:293-0833.

Tuesday & Thursday Young at Heart Meals

Bison Rewards Club members 55 years old and older who earn at least one slot point can redeem up to two meals each Tuesday. Enjoy 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.

Friday & Saturday Night Prime Rib Dinner 4pm to 11pm

All this month, Bison Rewards members can en-joy Queen Cut Prime Rib (approximately 9 ounc-es) with potato and vegetables for only $12.99, OR King Cut Prime Rib (approximately 14 ounc-es) with potato and vegetables for only $14.99.

Management reserves all rights to alter or can-cel any promotion.

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TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINOLABOR DAY WEEKEND GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY September 5 & 6

Celebrate the end of summer at Taos Mountain Casino from 10am to 10pm Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6. Earn 15 points on your Bison Rewards Card and redeem them for an entry into any one of 12 drawings for a $100 Albertson’s or Walmart gift card (one winner every hour). After each drawing, the barrel will be emptied into the Grand Prize barrel for the start of the next gift card giveaway. During the Saturday and Sunday of this pro-motion, also earn 5X points from 10pm to midnight.

Then on Monday, the Grand Prize of a $1,000 Lowe’s gift card will be given away at 6pm. Come out to enjoy a live band from 3pm to 6pm, and hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips from 5pm to 8pm. All previous weekend entries are eligible to win.

SPECIAL DAY PROMOTIONSTeddy Bear Mystery Envelope

Hot SeatsIn celebration of National Teddy

Bear Day on Tuesday, September 9, two winners will be chosen randomly each hour from noon to 10pm to pick a Teddy Bear with an unmarked enve-lope pinned to it. Each envelope will contain bonus play in amounts between $10 and $50. There will be a total of 20 slot winners and two table games win-ners.

In addition, all players using their Bi-son Reward Cards can get a free small teddy bear when they earn five points. (While supplies last.)Free Milk Shake

Saturday, September 12, is National Milkshake Day. To celebrate, all Bi-son Rewards members can enjoy a free chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry milk-shake when they earn at least three slot points. Promotion runs from noon until 9:30pm. (While supplies last.) Free Ice Cream Cone

In celebration of National Ice Cream Cone Day, on Tuesday, September 22, all Bison Rewards members will get a free chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry ice cream cone when they earn at least three slot points. (While supplies last.)

BISON REWARDSNew Bison Rewards Club members

can sign up for FREE, earn 50 points, and receive $10 (same day). Members earn 100 points during the year. Come

in during the month of your birthday and receive $10.

DAILY SPECIALSMondays Points

Bison Rewards Club members earn 3X, 6X, and 9X points, depending on the Monday of the month, by playing slots between 10am and 10pm.Tuesday & Saturday Bingo Cash Giveaway

On select Tuesdays and Saturdays, there are five bingo games with a total of $850 up for grabs. Game times are at 11am, noon, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. Earn a total of 15 points on your FREE Bi-son Rewards card for mornings and only five more points (20 total) for evenings, and play every game. Table games players can earn a bingo card with only 30 minutes of continuous play time.Wednesday Friends with Benefits Hot Seats

On select Wednesdays from 3pm to 10pm, one winner will be randomly chosen each hour to win $100, and the player seated to the immediate right and left of the winning player will win $25 each (immediate means right next to the winner, not two or three ma-chines away). If there are no players sitting immediately right or left of the winner, only $100 will be paid out that hour. All players must be using their Bison Rewards cards.

Two table games players will also be selected randomly at 2pm and 8pm, us-ing numbered discs.Thursday Points

Bison Rewards players earn 5X points on select Thursdays in Septem-ber from 10am to 10pm.Friday Night Payday – New Hours

Progressive cash giveaways from 6pm until midnight, with a total of $1,300 given away every Friday night. Earn 10 points on slots or 15 minutes of continuous play in table games for each entry.Sunday Mystery Envelopes Hot Seat

On Sundays in September, one play-er will be chosen randomly each hour and given the option of choosing $50 in guaranteed bonus play or taking a chance on the contents of one of 16 un-marked mystery envelopes. Each enve-lope will contain bonus play in various amounts between $10 and $500. There will be a total of 12 winners each Sun-day. Two table games players, chosen at 4pm and 8pm, can also win. Cus-tomers can win twice Sundays.

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