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News Round-Up for March

2010-03-11T19:06:24Z

A whole bunch has happened the last few days in the gambling world and here are some of the headlines!

Atlantic City's Casino revenue fell 15.7% in February

A guy won $712, 314 playing an Indiana Jones penny slot

Deadwood is now offering a new way to play blackjack: by texting

The Top 10 things to do at Foxwoods according to Casino City Times

The truth behind slot machine advertising

An odd Top 5 list - Las Vegas Night Club Bathrooms

Be sure to check them all out, I'm very intrigued by the texting blackjack.

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort releases Entertainment Schedule

2010-03-11T14:52:36Z

Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort has just released their schedule of entertainers for the rest of March, April and beginning of May! All shows begin at 8 p.m.

Engelbert Humperdinck - March 19 On Sale: NOW
For more than four decades, international recording icon Engelbert Humperdinck has shared a legacy of love with fans of every age, on every continent. Building on this incomparable heritage, comes Engelbert's "Legacy of Love": both the title of a brand new CD that revisits many of his timeless and beloved classics as well as the name of his latest world tour, a romantic tour-de-force that will take him from Moscow to Michigan! Don't miss this timeless evening at Soaring Eagle!

Jason Aldean - April 9 On Sale: SOLD OUT
After selling two million copies of his first two albums, topping the charts with five smash hits, and racking up award nominations country rocker Jason Aldean is running full throttle. The fact that he's a heartthrob doesn't hurt, either. Come see what sweet sounds this cowboy can coax from his guitar at Soaring Eagle!

St. Patrick's Day Giveaway at Firekeepers Casino

2010-03-10T16:42:22Z

Drawings Held at 8:30 pm on March 17

• 5 winners will receive $100 in Red Hot Credits

• 1 Grand Prize winner will receive $500 Cash

Enjoy Free Comedy

presented by Gary Fields in Kabaret

Nicholas Anthony & Gains Kelly • 7 pm & 9 pm

Join us for traditional Irish fare served in Mijem Buffet and Café 24/7.

$25,000 Lucky Loot at Finger Lakes

2010-03-08T18:50:46Z

March 8 - April 3

Win your share of the $25,000 Lucky Loot! Earn entries daily when you play with your Player Extras Card March 8th through April 2nd. Then activate your entries by playing any slot machine with your Player Extras Card on Saturday, April 3rd between 10am and 8pm. Drawing takes place on Saturday, April 3rd at 9pm. Two runner ups will receive $5,000 each and one winner will receive $15,000 in cash!

Lady Luck Blackjack at Lake of the Torches

2010-03-07T20:26:27Z

Hold the following card combinations in your winning Blackjack hand Sunday through Thursday in March and you'll receive the following chip amounts: 6-7-8 of any suit wins $10; 6-7-8 of the same suit wins $15; 7-7-7 of any suit wins $20 and every six-card 21 wins $25.

All normal Blackjack rules and procedures still apply.

Senior's Day at Lake of the Torches

2010-03-06T20:35:00Z

Club Advantage members 55+ can register at the club desk from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. to receive special deals for the Game Time Grill, the Eagle's Nest Restaurant, and more every Monday! Plus, you'll receive $5 in Free Slot Play that can be validated after earning five points that day. Or, earn 10 points that day and receive $10 in Free Play.

And, be sure to play slots to be entered into Hot Slots drawings happening ALL DAY LONG! We'll draw three $50 winners from 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and two $100 winners at 2 p.m.

We'll draw three more $50 winners from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and three $100 winners at 7 p.m. Be sure to play with your club card!

March Early Bird FREE Slot Play at Dover Downs

2010-03-05T15:50:13Z

Friday, March 12^th, Sunday, March 21^st, Friday, March 26^th

9 a.m. to noon

At randomly selected times between 9 a.m. and noon Dover Downs will be giving ALL customers FREE Slot Play, just for having your card in play.

No Limit Texas Hold' Em Poker Tournaments at Lake of the Torches

2010-03-04T20:38:01Z

Register starting at 4 p.m. every Thursday in March at the convention center and pay a $50 buy-in along with a $5 registration fee. Tournaments are open to the first 40 players.

Tournament action will begin starting at 6 p.m. 1st - 4th places will be awarded based on percentages of the prize money.

Santa Ana Star Casino presents Walking With Dinosaurs!

2010-03-03T20:59:40Z

The Arena Spectacular Walking with Dinosaurs will be at Santa Ana Casino from March 17th to the 21st.

Star Rewards members get 10% off admission!

March Double Points Wednesdays at Firekeepers Casino

2010-03-03T19:12:58Z

Every Wednesday in March from 12am - 11:59pm you'll earn DOUBLE POINTS for every dollar spent. Your points can be redeemed for dining, free slot play (Red Hot Credits) and merchandise.

March Money Mania Giveaway at French Lick Casino

2010-03-03T15:27:16Z

Saturdays, March 13 & 20 • 6pm-11pm

Lace up those shoes, get ready to throw some elbows and to win your share of $52,500. Be here each Saturday in the Casino Lounge between 6pm & 11pm when random teams will be formed every hour. Each team members has 30 seconds to make as many baskets as they can. The shooter who makes the most baskets determines how much money each player on that team wins! Every basket made is worth $25 until the last round when they are worth $100 each!

Bud-Light Shoot for the Championship at French Lick Casino

2010-03-02T15:19:53Z

Thursday, March 11 • 6pm

What happens at French Lick Resort...Goes to Vegas! Join us in the Casino Lounge, where you could win a trip for two to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the Shoot for the Championship Tournament April 3-5, 2010. Casino guests will have the opportunity to play this highly evolved game of skill. The object is to score the most points by bouncing a chip into one of two baskets. Get the most points and win! Sign up in the Casino Lounge beginning at 5pm then get ready to Shoot for the Championship! (Sponsored by Orange County Beverage)

3 KEYS - 3 CARS - 3 DAYS at Twin River!

2010-03-01T20:48:32Z

Twin River is giving away 3 cars in March!

Starting Monday, March 1st TR Rewards Card members may start earning entries into our "3 Keys, 3 Cars, 3 Days!" promotion. All Rewards Club members will receive one free entry into the GP drawing. As an added bonus, every Monday-Thursday from 12pm - 10pm, TR Rewards Card members may swipe their Rewards Club card at any Swipe & Win Kiosks, for a chance to win bonus entries ranging from 5 to 50!

Grand prize drawings are March 26th, 27th, and 28th at 8pm; where one car a day will be given away each day! Guests will also have the option of accepting the cash option on the vehicles which will consist of $10K-$15K based on the vehicle awarded.

Check out Mega Challenge Play!

2010-03-01T20:43:53Z

YOU COULD WIN $20,000!
Just play online for your chance to win!!

Starting today, March 1st, through March 31st, log onto Casino Bonus Play and have a chance on winning $20,000!

Players participating in this promotion will win "Challenge Points", which are automatically credited to the player. At the end of each week, dozens of players will win cash prizes based on points earned. Challenge Play will include two brand new high quality slot games and offer players hundreds of credits daily!!

Each Wednesday, the top POINT LEADERS will win CASH! Play everyday to earn more points and climb the leaderboard! GOOD LUCK! See the full list of participating casinos after the break.

Firekeepers Casino is Giving Away the House

2010-03-01T19:24:20Z

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 - 8:30 pm
• Five finalists selected every hour from 10 am - 8 pm
• All 55 finalists receive $1,000 in Red Hot Credits and are entered into the Grand Prize Drawing at 8:30 pm

EARN ENTRIES BEGINNING MARCH 1
• Receive 1 free entry by swiping your Red Hot Rewards Club card at the promotions kiosk
• Earn 1 entry for every 100 points earned