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RESTAURANT REVIEW Mill City Chophouse rates an A+ Page 2-3

NUGGETS

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COUPONS • COLORADO HISTORY • CASINO GUIDE •GAMING • MAP • ENTER TAINMENT

The Last Hand

Saratoga Mill City Chophouse rates A-Plus Friday afternoon many metro I’m starting to like my Friday night job quite well at this point, folks head to the mountains for tough job but someone has to do the weekend. However, my spouse it, ha. and I headed for the Saratoga CaThe Saratoga name and ownsino in Black Hawk for a scheduled ership flows out of Saratoga, N.Y., restaurant review of their Mill City where owners have a casino and Chophouse. racetrack interests. They have Traffic was tough this late Friinvested heavily in the new Saraday afternoon, but we took Hamptoga with a complete remodel and den Avenue through Englewood the establishment of the Mill City and sailed out to I-470. The highChophouse. Gold ore was once way to Golden was under construcBY BOB SWEENEY processed by water-driven mills tion, so we went up I-70 and over the Casino Parkway to Central City, a quick eight- that crushed the gold ore. A water process was mile scenic drive into the richest square mile on used to leach out gold.

The Saratoga has a fine restaurant on the earth, or so proclaimed in old history books.

This is my second restaurant review featuring main floor, Main Street Cafe, staffed by Justina the high-end gourmet restaurants found in nu- and Iva, two of the fine servers. The cooks prepare merous casinos in Central City and Black Hawk. great food, and this is the home of a $2 breakfast, These restaurants feature prime rib and seafood $4 lunch and $6 dinner, served on weekdays. The features over and beyond the fabulous buffets of- breakfast is fantastic and they don’t hold back on fered in many of the casinos. Great home cooking quality or quantity. The potato leek soup is world class. in some—I will review them as well.

Really like the management team, Shawn, When you are thinking of going out for a speChuck, Dan, everyone in this casino is very cial occasion—a family birthday, anniversary—or friendly and accommodating. just hungry for a great steak or prime-rib dinner, Good food can be found at all mountain casithese VIP gourmet restaurants are only an hour nos, from pastries, hot dogs, sub sandwiches to away from the metro area. $7.95 prime rib. Read the ads in The Gambler to Our Colorado casinos have grown up in serfind the best deals in these two mountains venvice, luxury, professionalism and in food and bev- ues. erage service. Las Vegas and Reno have long been Back to a Saratoga Mill City Chophouse. In the bastions of great food, shrimp cocktails and the front bar area and up the escalator to the third world’s best entertainment. floor, you enter a spacious bar reception area and In today’s casino industry, many casinos don’t in the historically designed red-carpeted elegant give so many luxury meals away, unless one is a dining rooms. With special areas for groups, big gambler, sometimes referred to as a “whale.” booths and tables, the Mill City Chophouse is Nonetheless, gamblers who play gain points for open at 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, their action at the tables and slots and they like serving gourmet meals until 10 p.m. and 8 p.m. to spend it on great food and fine wines. Make on Sunday. sure you have a card from the casinos that you Michelle, our server, could not have been frequent. The reward cards can be very valuable more attentive. She greeted us at our 5 p.m. arin gifts, meals and rooms. rival and escorted us to our spacious booth, with Some of the finest restaurants in Colorado can a choice of table or booth. We were presented now be found in Black Hawk and Central City menus and a wine list. with prices more competitive than some of our My companion for the evening was Gerri, my finest Denver steakhouses. lovely and adoring wife of many decades who has We reviewed Farraddays at the Isle of Capri a keen sense for good food and is an excellent a few weeks ago and this week it is the Mill City cook herself for four hungry children.

Chophouse in the Saratoga Casino, formerly One of those three daughters, Sharon, is the Fitzgerald’s. I always made a point of going to general manager of The Colorado Gambler for Fitzgerald’s for corned beef and cabbage on St. the past 24 years of operating this family newsPatrick’s Day. The new owners still carry on this paper. Sharon could not accompany us on this excursion due to her babysitting our 10-year-old fine tradition. grandson while his parents were on vacation. We did not bring the boy along with gaming rules and regulations on minors. Brennan would have loved the cuisine.

Gerri ordered a Riesling white wine Chateau Ste. Michelle that was fruity, chilled and delicious. She commented on how this was her favorite wine. For me, just a Corona beer. I find Mexican beers delightful and enjoyable, especially Corona.

Michelle, our waitress, had moved to the area from Indiana, leaving a mother who hopefully will join the family Fresh scallops in a rich cream sauce.

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The Mill City Chophouse located in the Saratoga Casino in Black Hawk. soon. We asked her advice on food and she related two of her favorites—the traditional French onion soup and the sesame-encrusted tuna. We had them both and she was absolutely correct in her cuisine counseling.

Since the review was arranged through casino management, the staff knew that we were coming to do a restaurant review. Greeting us at our table was Brian Grzyb, casino food and beverage director, who wanted us to sample some of the menu specialties prepared by sous chef Matt VanHorn, including the seared tuna and braised pork belly.

The pork belly appetizer takes considerable tender care to prepare and is a great delicacy with pepper maple medley on grilled bread. The food presentations were expertly prepared and would make Johnson and Wales culinary experts smile at chefs Genaro Garcia and Matt VanHorn.

A plate of fresh scallops was served in a rich cream sauce—forget the calories and enjoy the food. Another side dish of icy cold shrimp was followed by a pasta bowl of spicy shrimp and scallops in a spicy garlic cream sauce over linguini.

The perfectly grilled steaks arrived. Gerri a filet and myself a 16 oz. ribeye grilled to perfection, accompanied with a side of loaded mashed potatoes.

Saratoga staff and hosts stopped by our table to meet and greet us. We felt like royalty being treated so kindly. We met Rashad Wilson, director of marketing, and casino hosts Joanie Chavez, and Noy Sayasane.

We were engulfed in wonderful food and hospitality and we loved every moment. Our intent is to visit many casinos and promote the great culinary menus being offered in our casino communities.

For dessert, we chose a double chocolate fudge cake and a lime cheesecake. After a few bites, these delicious desserts went home in a box for a midnight snack.

Another couple was seated nearby and I chose to introduce myself and explain that Gerri and I were doing a restaurant review for The Colorado Gambler. Bill and Rosalie Lund of Highlands Ranch were also enjoying the fine dining experience. They related to me how they love the Mill City Chophouse and I asked Rosalie for a few comments about the food.

She said, “The food is always delicious and presented well. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming and we enjoy the whole atmosphere.

In fact, we make it anwww.coloradogambler.com occasion when we dine here

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THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 31 - June 6, 2016

The Last Hand

Mill City Chophouse

BELOW: A finely designed creation of sesameencrusted tuna and braised pork belly at the Mill City Chop House at the Saratoga Casino in Black Hawk.

Continued from page 2 and have nothing but good things to say about the staff and the excellent food.”

We obtained a second opinion and now it will become your turn to visit this wonderful restaurant. Reservations: 303-582-6171.

The menu is complete and easy to read with ample selections, such as the aged rib eye, Colorado lamb chops, filet mignon, prime rib and freshcut chicken breast with Italian seasoned beurre blanc sauce.

Chophouse specialties were selections of bourbon grilled salmon, St. Louis barbecue ribs and steak and shaved prime-rib sandwiches.

Pasta dishes include garlic chicken linguini, spicy shrimp and scallops and shrimp scampi pasta.

There is a full menu of side dishes and the highly regarded onion soup and salad that can come with some meals.

The wine list is complete with reasonable priced choices of many well-known selections, such as Ravenswood and Red Rock Malbec, both $30.

Meal selections range from $16 up to $38 for the filet mignon.

The two-hour dinner was enjoyable and delicious. We headed downstairs to the sound of the casino music and slot machines.

We had a very pleasant time and we thank the Saratoga management and staff for this wonderful experience.

You are next.

ABOVE: The staff working as a great team for the Mill City Chophouse in Black Hawk: From left, Rashad Wilson, director of marketing, Matt VanHorn, sous chef, Nick Ahlers, server, Chhukki Sherpa, busser. Back row: Violina Mitovska, marketing specialist, Brian Grzyb, director of food and beverage, Michelle Robison, server and Genaro Garcia, lead cook.

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Father’s Day Buffet

In honor of all the “World’s Best DADs” celebrate the men in your life on Sunday, June 19 with a special buffet serving delicious pulled pork, BBQ ribs, chicken wings and more! Each buffet purchase comes with a glass of draft beer, only $14.99 from 11 a.m. -8 p.m. at Bourbon Street Buffet.

Friday Point Multipliers

Make Friday’s your day to play big and earn points 4x faster with our 4x Point Fridays. Come in and swipe at any Mardi Gras or Golden Gates promotional kiosk to activate your point multiplier each Friday and your slot points will multiply faster than ever! Point multiplier is valid for all card tiers and only valid on slot machines (video poker and multi-game machines including video poker are excluded).

$1K Slot Tournaments

Win BIG on Thursdays with our $1,000 Slot Tournaments, open to everyone! Earn 50 base points for your first round and 100 base points for each additional round.

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Fab 40+ Wedensdays

Win up to 500,000 points Wednesdays in June with our Fab 40+! All guests aged 40 and better will receive 50% off any food purchase (up to $10 discount) and one free swipe on our kiosk prize wheel for food, entries, FreePlay and up to ½ a million points! Play 200 base points for additional swipes. All you need is your A-Play Club Card so stop by Guest Services for complete details!

Night Owl Specials

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Free BBQ Set

Stop by Z Casino on Wednesday, May 18 to pick up your free BBQ set. Just earn 100 same day base points. The giveaway will start at 11am, quantities are limited.

Are you 60 years of age or older? Join us every Monday and Tuesday this month for our Silver Tsunami Club 60+ days. Just earn 60 base points that day and receive one free special of the day and a free nonalcoholic soft drink, coffee or tea. Just one more way to win at the Z!

Club Z Card

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10X points

Every Monday and Tuesday this month receive 10X points on slots, just check in at our kiosk.

Spin and Win

Stop in at the Z Stop gas station each week to spin and win. Winning is as easy as 1) swipe your Club Z card into the promotional kiosk inside the station, 2) play the spin and win game and 3) get up to Z Casino and activate your prize within 30 minutes. If you don’t have your Club Z player’s card, you can print a new one inside at the Z Stop too! Free Z-Play prizes are available at Z Casino (Black Hawk) only.

Memorial Day BBQ

Who’s ready to BBQ? Spend your Memorial Day with us. Just earn 25 base points on Memorial Day to get your free BBQ plate.

10X Points

Z Casino is the place for the most points. Every Wednesday through Sunday this month win up to 10X Points, just play our kiosk game!

Tahiti Getaway Drawings

Every day from April 3 - May 21 join us for our $100,000 Tahiti Getaway Drawings from 1 p.m.-11 p.m., win up to $500 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 100 points for that day of play.

On May 28 from 1 p.m.- Midnight every hour we will have one drawing winner for $150 in Z-Play. Earn entries from January April 3 through May 21 with every 250 points at 9:30 p.m. we will have one Tahiti Trip for two winners and four $500 in Z-Play winners.

Second Anniversary Drawings

Join us May 25 – 29 for out $20,000 Second Anniversary Drawings from 1 p.m.-

Roll the Dice

Join us every Friday through Sunday for our Roll the Dice table game drawings.

Win a drawing for your chance to win up to $100 in promo chips at each drawing.

Drawings are from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. every other hour.

Silver Tsunami Club

Sign up for a new Club Z card at Z Casino and receive up to $100 in Z-Play the same day! See Club Z for complete details.

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New and existing members play our kiosk game to win free Z-Play.

Earn your base points Monday through Sunday and receive up to $1.50 off the following Tuesday at our Z Stop Gas Station.

See Club Z for complete details.

Don’t want to pay for Breakfast?

Just earn 10 same day base points before 11 a.m. and receive a voucher for a free Double Down Breakfast at Club Z! Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Prime Rib Dinner

Join us every Friday this month for our $3.99 Prime Rib Dinner special after you earn 10 same day base points. Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Want to convert your comps to FREE gas?

Earn Turbo, Nitro or Flame status and redeem your comps for up to $20 in gas each day!

Play and Ride!

Earn 75 same day base points, redeem your bus ticket at Club Z and receive $25 in Z-Play. Earn 500 same day base points and get an additional $5 in Z-Play.

Get reimbursed for your ATM fees

Stop by the Z Stop Gas Station to use our ATM, bring your receipt to Z Casino within 2 hours from the time on your receipt. You will receive $5 in Z-Play or $3 Cash back!

Catch the free shuttle!

The shuttle stops at Z Casino (on Selak Street adjacent to our free parking lot).

Z Cafe

Stop by Z Cafe located on the 2nd floor of Z Casino to get your favorite Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha and much more.

Mustang Grill

Stop by Z Casino’s Mustang Grill and try our specialties which include the amazing Prime Rib dinner or Famous Z Ribs now only $7.77 with your Club Z Card. Located on the 3rd floor of Z Casino.

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$60,000 Summer of Winning

Saturdays in June, July & August, from 6 – 10 p.m., drop your entry into one of three drums for your chance to win up to $10,000 CASH! Drum One: Win up to $1,000 Promo Play; Six winners every Saturday; Drum Two: Win $5,000 CASH; One winner chosen on June 25, July 30 and August 27; Drum Three: Win $10,000 CASH; and One winner chosen on August 27. Every Saturday, earn one entry for every 250 base points or every two hours of rated play on table games. Visit Guest Services of the Host Stand to receive your printed entry into the drawing.

$20,000 Under the Sea Claw Game

Every Friday in June, from 6 – 10 p.m., be one of five lucky guests each night to grab a plush toy with a prize of up to $1,000 Promo Play! Earn entries for every 50 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games. Start accumulating entries each week on the Sunday before each drawing. Plus, get 5X entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Perfect Timing Giveaway

On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., 10 lucky guests will choose a designer watch and an envelope with up to $500 Promo Play!

Earn entries for every 50 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games. Start accumulating entries each week on the Sunday before the drawing.

Plus, get 5X entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

Tool Time Kiosk Game

Every Thursday in June, play our new Tool Time kiosk game and reveal a prize of up to $1,000 Promo Play! To win, simply swipe your Player Extras Club card at a kiosk after earning 150 base point or playing 45 minutes of rated table game between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.

Go Green Drawings where each month we will draw one lucky winner to receive $500 in Bonus Rewards. Simply log in to your account online and click the ‘Go Green’ button on the ‘Account Information’page to be entered to win or see a mychoice cashier to opt in.

Mega Points Multiplier

Bus Redemption, Daily

Every Monday and Tuesday, spin the multiplier wheel at our promotional kiosk and get up to 40X points on your favorite slots! Plus, for a limited time only: 2X points on all slots Wednesday – Sunday! Simply swipe your card at a promotional kiosk between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. Visit Guest Services for details.

Weekday Warriors Exclusive Menu

All day, Monday – Thursday, and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fridays, take advantage of the $2 breakfast, $4 lunch and $6 dinner menu in the Main Street Café. Dine in only.

Visit Guest Services for details.

Weekday Warriors Bus Fare Redemption

All day, Monday – Thursday, and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fridays, get $20 cash back or $25 in Promo Play when you redeem your bus ticket at Guest Services.

Gold members – only 75 same day base points. Plati-num members – only 50 same day base points. Diamond members – FREE. Visit Guest Services for details.

Join Now, Win Now

New Player Extras Club members get up to $210. Visit Guest Services for details.

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NOW– July 3 — You could win one of four – 455 Horsepower 2016 Corvette Stingrays and Bonus Rewards simply by using your mychoice card when you play your favorite slots and table games! Claim your free entry through any promotional kiosk and additional entries for every 10 tier points earned on your mychoice card.

Bonus Rewards drawings every Saturday in May and June at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Corvette Stingray drawings at 10 p.m. – Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 and Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3.

Free Buffet with Play

May 2 – June 30 — Earn 50 tier points Monday – Thursday and visit any promotional kiosk to print out your complimentary buffet voucher to sample the tastiest spread Black Hawk has to offer.

Guests may earn up to one free buffet per day from 6 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Voucher must be printed in the same day that it is earned and is valid up to 5 days after issuance.

$500 Go Green Monthly Giveaway Update your account as Go Green and you will be automatically entered into our

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

We have partnered with Ace Express and Ramblin Express who have added us as a stop in Black Hawk. Earn 100 tier points and present your same-day bus ticket to the cashier to receive $23 cash. With eight convenient locations in the Denver metro area, visiting your favorite casino just became that much easier!

Hometown Heroes

All active and past United States military are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal at Centennial Buffet the first Wednesday of every month. Thank you for your bravery and courageous efforts for our country!

$25,000 Descending Bad Beat

Monday 8 a.m. – Thursday 11:59 p.m.

— Starting requirements will be Aces full of Kings beaten and qualifier will descend one hand ranking per day until it is paid.

See Poker room for additional details.

Poker High Hand

High Hand pay $500 every two hours, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. See Poker room for additional details.

Live Entertainment

Don’t miss our live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 21 and May 22, DJ-EJ; May 28 and May 30 DJ-BEDZ.

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Pick between a foot-freshening pedicure or a hand-glowing manicure that combines Spring Mandarin and Pear GOLD product. With natural cane sugar and a grape seed oil to promote superb exfoliation and free radical defense your extremities will find their happy place.

Sink into a deep relaxation as your hands are massaged and rehydrated with an intensive moisturizing treatment. Sip on a complimentary mimosa to lend way to your ultimate rejuvenation session. Call 720-946-4300 to book your pampering treatment appointment today.

Mychoice tier benefits

Receive immediate discounts when you sign up for a mychoice card at our hotel, restaurants, gift shop and ara spa.

Earn Preferred, Elite or Owner’s Club to receive annual benefits including a Royal Caribbean Cruise, accommodations at the Ritz Carlton in Aruba or San Juan and Mlife resorts in Las Vegas.

Starbucks Coffee at Ameristar

Need an afternoon pick-me-up or an early morning starter? Visit the ONLY Starbucks in Black Hawk to get your favorite refreshing, cold or steamy, hot beverage.

Located on Level 1 near the front entrance, daily hours vary.

May 31 - June 6, 2016

Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 An agreement will be nullified before you even get started, Aries. It is time to come up with a different plan of action if you want better results.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Relationship woes have slowed you down, Taurus.

It could take a few days before you return to full speed. Delegate some of your responsibilities, if necessary.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you have to ask a lot of questions to get to the root of a problem that’s been bothering you.

You have the personality to get to the answers easily.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an unexpected partnership could arise this week. While it may be bumpy at the start, after a few days, the two of you will have worked out all of the kinks.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re giving off so much creative energy that people may flock to your side for the next several days. This newfound celebrity could be an asset.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, after some busy months, you are ready for a vacation. This well-deserved respite could be an elaborate trip to some place exotic, if you should so choose.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, there is no easy way around something you need to get done at work. Being scatterbrained this week may add to the pressure of getting things done.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, with so many creative ideas constantly whirling in your head, it can sometimes be difficult zeroing in on one. Luckily this week you will get things in order.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, avoid passing judgement on someone else close to you. Listen to their problems and work with them to find a good solution.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 There’s no use procrastinating on something that needs to get done this week, Capricorn. It will only prolong the amount of time you have to worry about it.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, patience and motivation is all you need to start tackling that to-do list. Finding a partner to help will make the work go twice as fast.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, others often look to you for inspiration.

You will not disappoint this week when you offer some unique ideas.

GET THIS GRILL!

CHEERS TO YOU, DAD!

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Central City Nuggets activate your prize within 30 minutes. If you don’t have your Club Z player’s card, you can print a new one inside at the Z Stop too! Free Z-Play prizes are available at Z Casino (Black Hawk) only.

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Every Monday and Tuesday this month receive 10X points on slots, just check in at our kiosk.

Slot Tournaments

Slot tournaments at Johnny Z’s! Every Wednesday this month we will have a slot tournament at 3 p.m. Just earn 200 same day base points to enter. We have six winners with prizes ranging from $500 in Z-Play to $50 in Z-Play. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Z Stop gas station

Stop in at the Z Stop gas station each week to spin and win. Winning is as easy as 1) swipe your Club Z card into the promotional kiosk inside the station, 2) play the spin and win game and 3) get up to Z Casino and

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Z Casino is the place for the most points.

Every Wednesday through Sunday this month win up to 10X Points, just play our kiosk game!

Camaro Giveaway Drawings

Every Wednesday through Sunday from April 3-June 17 join us for our $150,000 Camaro Giveaway Drawings from Noon- 10 p.m. every other hour with an additional drawing at 11 p.m., win up to $500 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 100 points for that day of play. On June 18 from 1 p.m.- Midnight every hour we will have one drawing winner for $150 in Z-Play.

Earn entries from April 3 through June 18 with every 250 points at 9:30 p.m. we will have one Tahiti Trip for two winners and four $500 in Z-Play winners.

Silver Tsunami Club

$3.99 Prime Rib Dinner special after earning 10 same day base points. Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Are you 60 years of age or older? Join us every Monday and Tuesday this month for our Silver Tsunami Club 60+ days. Just earn 60 base points that day and receive one free special of the day and a free nonalcoholic soft drink, coffee or tea. Just one more way to win at the Z!

FREE Gas

Club Z

Play and Ride!

Sign up for a new Club Z card at Johnny Z’s and receive up to $100 in Z-Play the same day! See Club Z for complete details.

Who wants a discount on gas? Earn your base points Monday through Sunday and receive up to $1.50 off per gallon the following Tuesday at our Z Stop Gas Station. See Club Z for complete details.

Don’t want to pay for Breakfast?

Just earn 10 same day base points before 11 a.m. and receive a voucher for a free Double Down Breakfast! Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

Prime Rib Dinner

Join us every Friday this month for our

Want to convert your comps to FREE gas?

Earn Turbo, Nitro or Flame status and redeem your comps for up to $20 in gas each day!

Earn 75 same day base points, redeem your bus ticket at Club Z and receive $25 in Z-Play. Earn 500 same day base points and get an additional $5 in Z-Play.

Get reimbursed for your ATM fees

Stop by the Z Stop Gas Station to use our ATM and bring your receipt to Johnny Z’s within two hours from the time on your receipt. You will receive $5 in Z-Play or $3 Cash back!

Famous Z Ribs

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11 p.m. – Grand Prize of $10,000! Earn entries with just 50 base points on your Player’s Club card starting May 31! Every half hour we draw a winner who will pick a spot from our Blowout game board, winning finalist entries plus up to $250 Cash! Win a guaranteed $300 for the day’s final drawing!

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Central City Events

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Lou Bunch Day – Saturday, June 18

Central City’s annual adult-themed celebration honors the city’s last and most famous Madame, Lou Bunch. Featuring the infamous bed-races, re-enactors of historical characters from the city’s boisterous past, musical entertainment and more!

Stills in the Hills – Saturday, June 25

Colorado Distillers Tasting, featuring distillers from all over the state and local area, showing their craft! Event will feature live music, vendors, and food and craft booths! Distillers tasting is a ticketed event, Noon-6 p.m.

Free Prime Rib Tuesdays!

Every Tuesday you can enjoy our Prime Rib Special at the Mid City Grill for Free from 11a.m. with just 150 base points earned on your Player’s Club card that day! Must redeem for certificate at the Player’s Club prior to being seated for your meal, and must redeem certificate on the same day it is issued. Just play on Tuesdays and eat our most popular meal for Free!

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Sign up at our Player‘s Club for a free club card to get a FREE SPIN to win up to $1,500! Earn 10 base points on your day of signup and return to the Player’s Club for $5 in Insta-Play added right to your account! Earn 100 base points total on your signup day and redeem at the Club for $5 in Insta-Play added to your account! Earn 200 base points that same day for another $5 Insta-Play bonus! Finally, earn 300 base points that same day for another amazing $5 in InstaPlay bonus available at the Club! That’s up to $20 in Day One Insta-Play for New Members!

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Players with a Player’s Card can pick up their Bingo card at the Player’s Club one hour before each game.

Miltary Appreciation Monday Guests with military ID will receive a free ice cream, plus 50% off meals (up to $25 in one day) at the Retro Deli or Mid City Grill.

Fantasy Golf Wednesday!

Earn up to seven Fantasy Golf Card Scratch Tickets Each Wednesday (at 250 base points, 400 base points, and 1,000 base points, and every 1,000 base points thereafter up to 5,000) and Win your share of $1,000 in Cash and Insta-Play prizes if you have one of the lowest five scores recorded that day! Win Double Prizes if your score is under par for the card! Scores are tallied and winners posted the next day and prizes must be claimed within one week. Play, scratch, and win with Fantasy Golf Wednesdays at Century!

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19. Canadian golf ball striking legend (3, 6) 24. Some candidates want them secured, others not so much (7) 25. Under the roof (5) 27. Church, centered in Rome (2) 28. Edgar Allan poet (3) 29. Danger to skiers (9) 32. Important part of a bike (5) 34. Beer container (3)

35. Japanese category of small autos (3) 36. Boring content or low spirits (4) 38. Internet address (2) 39. Rolls Royce (2) 40. Colorado steakhouse with a Broncos connection (6) 41. NJ gambling town in trouble (2) 42. Useful for changing hair color (3)

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22. Giant pharmaceutical company (5) 23. Bow and arrow pastime (7) 25. Big NY city (5) 26. Part of the foot (3) 30. Big CA city (2) 31. Ireland, in gaelic (4) 33. Dr. J played in it (3) 37. Soccer team from Rome (2)

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Trail’s End

Samuri Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection Samuri! The word the same, and includconjures up an image ed a helmet, shoulder of powerful fighters guard, chest armor, decked out in elaborate arm guard, apron and armor, fearless swordsanimal skin boots with men and archers nearly brass splints. They wore invincible in battle, masks not only for profighting their enemies tection, but to impart a to the death on fiery frightening demeanor.

BY ROSEMARY FETTER warhorses.

Accurate In battle, they somecallieanne_9@msn.com though that vision may times used war fans to be, the Japanese Samuri were more send commands to their troops. than just warriors. They were men The exhibition begins with a of culture and high ideals, com- scene of full size warriors on horseparable to European knights but back, equally prepared to go to war much more sophisticated. They or on parade. The animals were were also art patrons, studying vital to the samuri since war was poetry, calligraphy, government frequently waged on horseback. and courtly manners, educated to Samuri stood upright in the saddle, develop aesthetic sensibility along wielding an eight-foot long bow of with administrative skills and mar- silk and bamboo and arrows with tial prowess. sharp spikes on the end. They also The DAM’s current exhibition, fought on the ground with a “kataSamuri: Armor from the Ann and na,” a long curved sword with a sinGabriel Barbier-Mueller Collec- gle edged blade and a long handle. tion, features one of the world’s Samuri always kept their shorter most comprehensive collections sword, or “wakizashi,” with them of Japanese armor, show-casing and even slept with it. samuri art, folklore and religion.

In battle, they attacked in The beautiful display includes art groups led by one commander, uninstallations interspersed with der the unit’s “nobori” or banner. warrior accoutrements, including Their horses, likely descended from armor, masks and helmets, horse Mongolian war horses brought to armor and weaponry. Although Japan by way of Korea, were sturdy the style changed over the centu- and relatively small, standing 13 ries, the main pieces were always or 14 hands high. Grooms traveled

Warriors on horseback. Samuri stood upright in the saddle, wielding an eight-foot, long bow of silk and bamboo and arrows with sharp spikes on the end. Installation view of Samurai: Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, courtesy Denver Art Museum.

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along in battle to ensure that they were well fed and groomed. The horses sometimes wore masks, often as fierce as those worn by warriors, that protected the face while allowing the animal to see.

The word “samuri” is derived from the word “saburau,” (which means to serve the nobility) Their heyday began in 1185, when the warrior class led by the shogun arose to protect private estates from indigenous marauding tribes and other clans. In 1192, Monamoro no Yoritomo established a separate administration at Kamakura, shifting power from the emperor’s court to Japan’s first warrior government, the bakfu or “tent government.” The samuri class remained powerful for the next 650 years.

Samuri followed the concept of bushido or “the way of the warrior,” whose tenants included courage, sincerity, loyalty and self-control. The honor was passed down through families. A boy in a samuri family received his first sword (not a real one) when he was born. His training began when he was just six years old, combining bu (arms and the arts of war) and bun (literacy and culture). At 13, he received a real sword, armor and a warrior name, half his father’s and half his own, similar to our first and last names. Boys remained in training until they were about 20. Samuri girls were educated in a similar manner, and prepared to defend hearth and home when the men were at war. Although there were a few warrior women, girls were expected to look after the home, handle money and run a household.

Since the Bushido forbade stealth and undercover work, a separate class of warriors arose. Their art, called Ninjutsu, may have originated in China. Ninjas were expert at subterfuge and stealth attacks, to the extent that people ascribed super natural powers to them, like the ability to become invisible.

The exhibition allows a close looker at the skilled craftsmanship and techniques which combined many artistic techniques and created equipment that was both beautiful and deadly. For example, a saddle-maker would bend a sapling so that his grandson could easily carve the wood from the tree into the shape of a saddle. Armor, was

–kohagido to – sei gusoko (armor) early to mid-Edo period, 17th Yo century (helmet bowl), 18th century (mask and armor). Iron, leather, gold, wood, lacing, fur, hemp.

Photograph by Brad Flowers. ©The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Dallas.

made with iron, lacquer, lacing, silver, wood, gold, brocade, fur, bronze, brass and leather, requiring required skilled craftsmanship.

The samuri controlled the lives of the lower classes, to the extent that after the 16th Century only samuri were allowed to carry weapons. They prospered from the 12th to the mid-19th Century, with periods of unrest were interspersed with peaceful decades. In 1600 a 250-year era of unification began.

The downfall of the samuri accelerated with the introduction of gunpowder. In 1868, under the Meiji restoration, a centralized government formed and dissolved feudalism. The samuri ceased to exist as an elite class.

Since Samurai were the best educated and wealthiest men in the country, they subsequently assumed powerful positions in the government and military. Interestingly, the Japanese military during World War II functioned along the same lines as the Bushido, with strong allegiance to the emperor,

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a strict code of honor and suicidal warfare, a.k.a. the Kamikazi pilots.

Although these families are no longer all-powerful, a recent study at the University of California discovered that people with surnames associated with Japanese feudal class are still “overrepresented” in the upper strata of society. Many key Japanese officials trace their lineage back to the ancient Samurai families.

Ticketed exhibition through June 5 Anschutz Gallery, Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, Denver Contact 720-913-0078, denverartmuseum.org.

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★ TABLE GAMES MANAGER ★ FULL TIME/GAMING LICENSE REQUIRED ★ BLACK JACK DEALER ★ Food & Beverage FULL TIME/PART TIME/GAMING ★ DISHWASHER ★ LICENSE REQUIRED FULL TIME ★ DICE DEALER ★ ★ COOK ★ FULL TIME/PART TIME/GAMING FULL TIME LICENSE REQUIRED ★ DELI ATTENDANT ★ ★ POKER DEALER FULL TIME FULL TIME/PART TIME /GAMING ★ COCKTAIL SERVER ★ LICENSE REQUIRED VARIOUS SHIFTS/FULL TIME ★ SLOT TECHNICIAN ★ ★ BUFFET ATTENDANT ★ FULL TIME/GAMING LICENSE FULL TIME/PART TIME/WEEKENDS REQUIRED ★ FOOD SERVER ASSISTANT ★ ★ SURVEILLANCE AGENT ★ FULL TIME FULL TIME/PART TIME/GAMING ★ LEAD PASTRY COOK ★ LICENSE REQUIRED FULL TIME ★ REVENUE AUDITOR ★ ★ LEAD COOK ★ FULL TIME/GAMING LICENSE FULL TIME REQUIRED ★ HOST/ESS ★ ★ LEAD REVENUE AUDITOR ★ PART TIME FULL TIME/GAMING LICENSE ★ FOOD SERVER ★ REQUIRED FULL TIME ★ BUFFET CASHIER ★ Internal Maintenance PART TIME ★ PORTER ★ ★ COOK ★ FULL TIME/VARIOUS SHIFTS SPECIALIZING ASIAN CUISINE Security FULL TIME ★ SECURITY OFFICER ★ ★ COOK ★ FULL TIME/VARIOUS SHIFTS/ SPECIALIZING MEXICAN CUISINE GAMING LICENSE REQUIRED FULL TIME

• BUSSER • COCKTAIL SERVERS • SLOT TECH • TABLE GAME • COOKS FLOOR SUPERVISORS • SLOT INTERNAL COMPLIANCE • CAGE CASHIER TECHNICIAN • POKER DEALERS Apply online at www.affinitygaming.com 300 Main St. Black Hawk, CO 80422

we take success personally.

• WAITPERSON • COCKTAIL SERVER • FOOD AND BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR • SLOT FLOORPERSON

The Isle and Lady Luck casinos in Black Hawk, CO are seeking fun, energetic and outgoing individuals to fill the following positions:

Isle Casino Hotel

Cage Cashier • Steakhouse Host / Hostess Chief Engineer • Guest Safety Supervisor • Cooks All Levels Guest Safety Agent • Hotel Front Desk Clerk • Count Clerk Marketing Coordinator • PT Slot Attendant • Hotel Inspector Maintenance Technician • PT Dealer • Poker Manager Lady Luck Casino

FT & PT Table Games Dealers • Utility Helper / Dishwasher Guest Safety Agent • Casino Cleaner • Cooks • Pit Supervisor

Apply at the Canyon Casino 131 Main Street, Black Hawk or call 303-777-1111 (8:30-5:00, Mon.-Fri.)

For additional information on these positions, company benefits and online application, please visit our career site at www.islecasinojobs.com.

Call Sharon today to place an ad

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Isle of Capri is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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• COOK • PORTER (GRAVEYARD) • BLACK JACK DEALER • CRAPS DEALER

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Apply in person at 321 Gregory Street, Central City or complete the online application on the careers tab at www.reservecasinohotel.com

Come be part of the Best Team in Black Hawk

1. Golden 4. Stones 10. Ego

Cage

★ CAGE CASHIER ★ FULL TIME/ GAMING LICENSE REQUIRED

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THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

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COLORADO GAMBLER DISTRIBUTION ZONES ZONE 1 6350 SHERIDAN BLVD ARVADA

ZONE 3 3400 YOUNGFIELD ST WHEAT RIDGE

9731 W 58TH AVE ARVADA

1555 QUAIL ST LAKEWOOD

1575 W 84TH AVE FEDERAL HEIGHTS

17171 S GOLDEN RD GOLDEN

8031 WADSWORTH BLVD ARVADA

ZONE 6 11747 W KEN CARYL AVE LITTLETON

12350 W 64TH AVE ARVADA 15200 W 64TH AVE ARVADA 8055 SHERIDAN BLVD ARVADA ZONE 2 500 E BROMLEY LANE BRIGHTON

1927 S WADSWORTH BLVD LAKEWOOD 12043 W ALAMEDA PKWY LAKEWOOD 6760 S PIERCE ST LITTLETON 9800 W BELLEVIEW AVE LITTLETON

100 N. 50TH AVE BRIGHTON

1545 S KIPLING ST LAKEWOOD

6110 FIRESTONE BLVD FIRESTONE

1173 BERGEN PARK EVERGREEN

15051 E 104TH AVE COMMERCE CITY

8126 S WADSWORTH BLVD LITTLETON

5050 S FEDERAL BLVD ENGLEWOOD

25637 CONIFER RD CONIFER

8673 S QUEBEC ST HIGHLANDS RANCH

7984 W ALAMEDA AVE LAKEWOOD

7901 S BROADWAY LITTLETON

ZONE 7 2205 WILDCAT RESERVE PKWY HIGHLANDS RANCH

ZONE 10 750 E 104TH AVE THORNTON

9551 S UNIVERSITY BLVD HIGHLANDS RANCH

9983 WADSWORTH BLVD BROOMFIELD

5050 E ARAPAHOE RD CENTENNIAL

10351 FEDERAL BLVD WESTMINSTER

7575 S UNIVERSITY BLVD CENTENNIAL

3801 E 120TH AVE THORNTON

8200 S HOLLY ST CENTENNIAL

12167 SHERIDAN BLVD BROOMFIELD

101 ENGLEWOOD PKWY ENGLEWOOD

1150 HIGHWAY 287 BROOMFIELD

100 W LITTLETON BLVD LITTLETON

13700 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON

4000 RED CEDAR DR HIGHLANDS RANCH

2355 W 136TH AVE BROOMFIELD

or visit www.coloradogambler.com for our full distribution list

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THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 31 - June 6, 2016