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The Last Hand the same with gambling. Relax when you arrive, enjoy a complimentary beverage, decide what game to play, set some goals on winning and losing, and then glide into the action.

I watch blackjack “plungers” who walk up, break into a game and bet larger sums of money. Maybe they win the first bet or two, but within minutes they have lost their money and have left the table in a hurry, the same way they arrived.

Seating at a blackjack table has merit, the table always needs a good third baseman who knows when to stand, and when to hit according to the books. Sometimes a new player is seated in that last seat that doesn’t follow the rules. Best option is to just move to another table. Getting angry just destroys your good karma.

I prefer third base, or first base, seems like blackjacks come to the first seat more often, but sitting at the last seat gives a player the opportunity to see all of the cards being dealt before taking a hit. Just a tiny advantage, but in gambling and life, even small advantages can be important.

It improves your luck to tip the dealers and save a few bucks to leave the beverage staff that works so hard to make casino guests feel welcome.

No matter which road you choose to the gambling towns, remember to always take your luck with you. Lady Luck is a great companion.

Riding along with Lady Luck When you are driving up Clear Creek C a n yon, the passing

By Bob Sweeney lanes are reversed, the right lane ends moving traffic into the passing lane. Most of the time the passing lane ends with cars merging back into the right lane. Going to be some accidents along those lanes, maybe some already.

Have to kind of laugh at the motorcycle cops who write speeding tickets in the canyon, almost impossible to speed, but I still see them writing tickets. Pretty hard to speed up the canyon road and watch out for the countless aggregate trucks.

Must be a good business!

I’ve written about not driving “naked.” Meaning, don’t be the lead car zooming down I-70 or any highway. Wait for the speeder, in that fancy sports car, to buzz by and just follow the speeder. With modern radar guns, breaking the speed limit is a great way to get a ticket for speeding. Bottom line: observe the speed limits and be safe. Passing other cars might only get you to your favorite casino five minutes faster.

This kind of rule and suggestion can also be

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will be every 30 minutes from 1 – 9 p.m. for $100 in ZPlay if you are not wearing a Halloween costume and $200 in Z-Play if you are wearing a legitimate Halloween costume. The Grand Finale Monster Bash drawing will be Oct. 31 starting at 9:30 p.m., where you could win $2,500 in Z-Play or win one of our five $500 Z-Play prizes.

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

Pig Skin Tailgate Party

Every Sunday this month join us for our pig skin tailgate party food bar. The food bar will start 1 hour before the game starts.

$100 in Z-Play

Every Sunday this month join us for our pig skin tailgate party and win up to $100 in Z-Play. Just play our kiosk game to win your free Z-Play.

Who Wants a Discount on Gas?

Earn your base point Monday through Sunday and receive up to $1.50 off the flowing Tuesday at our Z Stop Gas Station. See Club Z for complete details.

$40,000 Autumn Z-Play Giveaway Drawings

Join us for our $40,000 Autumn Z-Play Giveaway Drawings only at Z Casino. Come check out this awesome promotion every day in September from 1 – 11 p.m. every other hour! Win up to $500 in Z-Play at each drawing.

Earn entries with every 250 points for that day of play.

Get Reimbursed for Your ATM Fees

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

10X Points

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

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players to win up to $1,000,000. A winner will be drawn every two hours to pick a haunted hand and receive a cash prize. Earn entries for every 100 base points or every 30 minutes of rated play on table games. Accumulate entries from Sunday through Saturday each week through Saturday, Oct. 31. Loyalty Reward: All of your September entries will carry over into the very first $1,000,000 Haunted Royal Flush on Oct. 3.

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After every Denver team touchdown, three lucky guests will play Football Plinko for a chance to intercept up to $1,000 Promo Play. Simply play with you Player Extras Club card in your favorite slot machine to win.

Every Friday, from 6 – 11 p.m., drop your entry into one of five drums for your chance to win from $100 Promo Play to $5,000 cash. Earn entries starting at 9 a.m. each Friday with every 200 base points or for every hour or rated play on table games.

Vodka Day

On Sunday, Oct. 4, celebrate one of the world’s most popular beverages when you win one of three VIP Tours for two Breckenridge Distillery. Drawing: 6 – 8 p.m. Earn entries with every 50 base points or every 15 minutes of rated play on table games, starting at 9 a.m.

Do Something Nice Day

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.

Make a charity donation and we’ll reimburse you Both the Black Hawk and Central City shuttle stops at in Promo Play. The amount donated will be matched, Z Casino (on Selak Street adjacent to our free parking lot). up to $250, in Promo Play. Visit Guest Services for details.

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

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Don’t want to pay for Breakfast?

Join us every Friday this month for our $3.99 Prime Rib Dinner special. 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 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.

Breast Cancer Watch Giveaway

Join us Monday, Oct. 12 for our Breast Cancer Watch Giveaway. The giveaway will start at 11 a.m. at the first floor Host station. Just earn 100 same day base points to get yours FREE! Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

The Z Casino Mustang Grill has an exciting menu.

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.

Table Games

Play the Hottest Table Games in Black Hawk at Z Casino. We have your favorites including Craps with Sharp Shooter, Three Card Poker, War Blackjack and Blackjack.

Our table games are open Thursday and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. to close.

Booya

Booya is back on Thursdays and Sundays in the Z Spot Pit. Get any 4 suited blackjacks on your Booya card and receive $20 in promo chips.

Grand Finale Monster Bash

Starting Oct. 7, every Wednesday through Saturday in October from 1 – 11 p.m. every other hour, win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 250 points for that day of play. Earn finalist entries with every 500 points earned all month long. On Oct. 31 drawings September 29 - October 5, 2015

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During every Denver Broncos game, everyone playing will score $5 Promo Play for every Denver Broncos touchdown. Stay for the entire game to rack up the rewards. Valid only during official Denver Broncos game hours. Must be actively playing with a Player Extras Club card at the time of the touchdown.

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Weekday Warriors Extended by Popular Demand

Every Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., clock in for a win. Get up to $105 Promo Play bonus all this month. Bonus $5 Promo Play when you earn 50 base points. 4X Points on slots and 2X Points on video poker and Keno. Exclusive $2 breakfast, $4 lunch, $6 dinner in Main Street Café. Plus, a $20 Bus Redemption Upgrade. Gold members – only 150 base points.

Platinum members – only 100 base points. Diamond members – Free. Visit Guest Services for details.

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Central City Nuggets Who wants a discount on gas?

Earn your base point 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?

www.johnnyzscasino.com Club Z Card

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.

Pig Skin Tailgate Party

Every Sunday this month join us for our pig skin tailgate party food bar. The food bar will start 1 hour before the game starts.

$100 in Z-Play

Every Sunday this month join us for our pig skin tailgate party and win up to $100 in Z-Play. Just play our kiosk game to win your free Z-Play.

Breast Cancer Watch Giveaway

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 13 for our Breast Cancer Watch Giveaway! The giveaway will start at 11 a.m. at the first floor Host station. Just earn 100 same day base points to get yours FREE. Receive your voucher from the promotional kiosk.

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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 $3.99 Prime Rib Dinner special. 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 base points, redeem your bus ticket at Club Z and receive $25 in Z-Play or Promo Chips. Earn 500 same day base points and get an additional $5 in Z-Play.

$100,000 Italian Dream Vacation Drawings

Come check out this awesome promotion everyday this month from noon – midnight every other hour, win

up to $500 in Z-Play and up to 50 finalist entries at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour.

Earn entries with every 250 points for that day of play.

Earn more finalist entries with every 500 points earned all month long. The Italian Dream Vacation Getaway drawing will be Oct. 3 starting at 9:30 p.m., where you could win a trip for two to Italy or win one of our four $500 Z-Play prizes.

Monster Bash drawing

Starting Oct. 7, every Wednesday through Saturday this month from noon – 10 p.m. every other hour with an additional drawing at 11 p.m., win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two winners per drawing hour. Earn entries with every 250 points for that day of play. Earn finalist entries with every 500 points earned all month long. On Oct. 31 drawings will be every 30 minutes from 1 – 9 p.m. for $100 in Z-Play if you are not wearing a Halloween costume and $200 in Z-Play if you are wearing a legitimate Halloween costume. The Grand Finale Monster Bash drawing will be Oct. 31 starting at 9:30 p.m., where you could win $2,500 in Z-Play or win one of our five $500 Z-Play prizes.

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 2 hours from the time on your receipt. You will receive $5 in Z-Play or $3 Cash back.

10X points

Johnny Z’s Casino is the place for the most points. Ev-

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ery day this month win up to 10X Points every day, just play our kiosk game.

Prime Rib Dinner or Famous Z Ribs

Try our amazing Prime Rib dinner or Famous Z Ribs now only $7.77 with your Club Z Card, located on the 2nd floor of Johnny Z’s Casino.

Z Cafe

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

Table Games

Play the Hottest Table Games in Central City at Johnny Z’s Casino every day from 10 a.m. to close. We have all your favorites from Craps with Fire Bet, Three Card poker, Double Deck Blackjack, and Buffalo Blackjack. Whether you’re in Central City or Black Hawk win at the Z.

Booya

Booya is back every Monday through Thursday in the Z Spot Pit. Get any 4 suited blackjacks on your Booya card and receive $20 in promo chips.

Catch the Free Shuttle

The Central City shuttle stops right in front of Johnny Z’s in Central City. With quick, easy access to Z Casino in Black Hawk, ride the Central City Free Ride.

September 29 - October 5, 2015

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Fridays and Saturdays, 5 – 11 p.m., Sept. 11 – Oct. 3. Three winners each hour roll dice – Highest Roll wins $250. Any doubles wins $10X the number on the dice in InstaPlay. Top Roller wins a $500 prize at 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday from Sept.

11 through Oct. 3 you can win drawings every hour from 5 – 11 p.m. for three winners. Earn entries with every 150 base points played on your card from Sept. 8 through Oct. 3. Drawn winners will roll oversized dice to post a score. The two lowest scores will win $50 in Insta-Play, while any ties for top place will force an immediate roll-off between only the top two spots. The highest roller wins $250 cash. ANY DOUBLES rolled by any player, during original rolls or any subsequent roll-offs, win the player $10 times the sum of the numbers on the roller’s two dice in Insta-Play. At 11 p.m. both nights the High Roller wins $500 CASH.

Score a touchdown and $700.

Score with drawings every half hour from 2 – 8 p.m. every Sunday starting Sept. 13. Every player with a Century Casino Player’s Card can get one entry to the drawing per drawing day, additional entries are available to players who receive our mail. Winners punch out spots on our game board to find out how many “yards” they earned on that “down.”

Gain a total of ten yards or more for a First Down to win $100 Insta-Play instantly.

Score a Field Goal to win a total of $300 cash. And score a Touchdown to win $700 cash. Everyone playing the board wins at least a $50 Insta-Play prize.

New Members Get up to $20 in One Day Insta-Play

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

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that same day for another $5 Insta-Play bonus. Finally, earn 300 base points that same day for another amazing $5 in Insta-Play bonus available at the Club.

That’s up to $20 in Day One Insta-Play for New Members.

Military Appreciation Monday

Bigger Bingo –Thursday Bingo

Earn up to three Fantasy Golf Card Scratch Tickets Each Wednesday (at 250 base points, 400 base points, and 1,000 base points each) 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. Scores are tallied and winners posted the next day and prizes must be claimed within one week.

Enjoy free Bingo every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with $100 Insta-Play Play or Table Games Play Chips prizes, with $250 cash prizes for our bigger bingo games at 11 a.m., 8 p.m., and one random hourly game.

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

Play & Eat Tuesdays

Every Tuesday you can enjoy the special of the day at the Mid City Grill for free from 11 a.m. with just 150 base points earned on your Player’s Club card that day.

Tuesday Bonus Entries

Earn 2X Entries on slots to win Friday and Saturday drawings.

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

$7.99 Prime Rib Every Day

Enjoy our 8 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib Special, accompanied by choice of potato with seasonal vegetables, for just $7.99 from 11 a.m., just by having a player’s card. Prime Rib special is also

available for $14.99 with no card. Not to be combined with any other discount or coupon.

Senior Celebration – Wednesday and Thursday

Guests aged 50 or better receive 2X points on play all day from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., plus 50% off purchases (up to $25 in one day) at the Retro Deli or Mid City Grill. Please note that 50% food discount cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount, and including daily food specials.

Birthdays

All guests can come in on the day of their birthday and get 2X points plus a free gift. Guests who come in on the day of their 21st birthday receive the 2X points and the gift, plus $10 in comp added to their account, plus a $5 Promo Chip to use at the tables.

Guests with a birthday coupon from our mailer redeem it at the Player’s Club for a gift of 10X their age in points.

HIGH 3 ROLLERS FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS 5-11PM SEPTEMBER 11TH OCTOBER 3RD

$5 INSTA-PLAY - sign up for the Player’s Club for free and earn 10 base points that same day! + $5 INSTA-PLAY - earn 100 base points on day of signup! + $5 INSTA-PLAY - earn 200 base points on day of signup! + $5 INSTA-PLAY - earn 300 base points on day of signup!

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Sasquatch Casino features two restaurants for your dining options. On the first floor is Harry’s Grill.

Harry’s Grill features Black Hawk's best breakfast as well as deli options for lunch and dinner. On the second floor, Harry's Hideout has the best Sasquatch Pie in all of Gilpin County.

Sasquatch Pies can be custom ordered as whole pies or even bought by the slice.

Harry’s Hideout also serves America’s best comfort food, Broaster Chicken. So stop on in to either of our restaurants for a quick sandwich or bring in the whole group for a couple of pizzas.

Starters, Soups & Salads — Chicken Tenders, Buffalo Wings, Onion

536 luxurious guest rooms, including 64 suites

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Italian, Chinese,

FIRESIDE KITCHEN —

Breakfast offerings such as Pancakes, Skillets, a signature Green Chili Smothered Burrito, along with lunch and dinner specials, Hamburgers, Sandwiches and Adult Shakes.

HOURS: Sunday - Thursday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Friday - Saturday, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Restaurants:

On the second floor of the Red Dolly Casino you will find the restaurant which is extremely popular for its $5.99 Prime Rib special. Courteous hosts and servers + excellent food make this a great choice to start the day.

BISTRO 321 IS RESERVE’S GOURMET RESTAURANT

Black Hawk’s Best Pizza and Grill

Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Parmesan Garlic Fries Burgers & Sandwiches — Gilpin Burger, Patty Melt, Mushroom Swiss, Bacon Cheeseburger, Hot Italian Grinder, B.L.T., Classic Turkey Club, Deli Sandwich, Prime Rib Dip Steak & Entrees — Filet Mignon, Bone-In Ribeye, Twin Lobster Tails, Filet Mignon & Lobster Tail, Twin Filet Mignon, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Fried Steak, Red Hook Ale Bzattered Halibat & Chips, Checken Fried Chicken, Liver & Onions, Lighter Side, Grilled Salmon

Lunch and Dinner:

Sunday thru Thursday, 11a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight Open for Breakfast at 8 a.m. daily

Taco Cart

Beef, Chicken, Carnita and Choco

Harry's Grill

Pull up and take a load off at Harry's Grill. Harry's Grill is fast and convenient. Seating at the grill is inset with Poker machines, so you can continue to take advantage of your lucky streak while getting your eat on. Breakfast is served all day and the grill has the best deli style sandwiches in Black Hawk. We’ll save a spot at the Grill for you!

Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WAYPOST DELI – Perfect for a quick bite.

Newly-revamped delicatessen is open for extended hours to accommodate you when hunger strikes.

HOURS: Open Every Day, 11 a.m. – 7 a.m.

STARBUCKS®

HOURS: Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 7 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.–midnight

It’s hard to believe our hotel is really just an elevator ride away from the bustling action on the casino floor. With plush pillow top mattresses and comfortable bedding, you’ll swear you’re a world away!

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The Main Street Cafe After a full day of action and excitement, a good night’s rest is just moments away in our on-site hotel.

All the comforts of home await you!

offers breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting.

Choose a delicious burger, soup, salad, deli sandwich and more.

Mill City Chophouse

where dining reaches new heights. Prime steaks and chops, prepared using Colorado's finest, freshest ingredients and served in an intimate dining room.

Breakfast

Come in early to the Wild Card Saloon and Casino for a Hot and Fresh breakfast.

It's Delicious!

$1.75 Taco Tuesdays

Homemade tacos and a Corona. Starting at 11 a.m.

$3 Homemade Meals

Lunch and Dinner meals only $3, all day, every day.

Feast at our all-you-can-eat breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner buffets, featuring delicious breakfast spreads, crisp salads, freshly baked breads, tender chicken and beef entrees, stone-baked pizzas, and savory side dishes.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Breakfast: DAILY: 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Champagne Brunch: SAT & SUN: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Lunch: MON – FRI: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dinner: MON – THU: 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.

FRI & SAT: 3:30 – 11p.m.; SUN: 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Tasty fare at fair prices.

At O&H Express, you’ll find a generous selection of graband-go sandwiches, burgers, chips, nachos, cookies, gourmet desserts, and more – all at prices you’ll love. We are located at the back of the main floor and accept cash or up to $10 in comps. Operating hours and food selections may vary.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Sun. – Thurs., 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.

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The buffet features nightly Whole Maine Lobster, Crab and USDA Prime Rib alongside an array of buffet favorites, plus a spectacular Saturday and Sunday Champagne & Mimosa Brunch.

HOURS: Breakfast: Monday – Friday, 8–10:30 a.m.

Lunch: Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lobster, Crab and USDA Prime Rib Dinner: Monday – Thursday, 3:30–10 p.m.

Seafood Spectacular: Friday and Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – midnight; Sunday, 3:30-10 p.m.

Champagne & Mimosa Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

the glass, or classic martinis.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Happy Hour: MON – FRI: 5 – 7 p.m.

Dinner: SUN – THU: 5 – 10. p.m.

FRI and SAT: 5 – 11 p.m.

Reservations recommended, 303-998-7704 Looking for the perfect late-night snack or just a quick meal to grab and go between games? Or perhaps freshly brewed coffee and an amazing pastry?

You’ll find a variety of mouthwatering dishes to satisfy any appetite and more.

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WHITE BUFFALO® GRILLE Celebrate with exceptional dining

At Seasons, we still have all you can eat Crab Legs every night, included in the dinner buffet price or you can choose from our action grille station, made-to-order pasta and omelets, salad and soup bar, and our large selection of delicious desserts that includes a chocolate fountain!

Jake’s Deli

Jake’s features tasty made-­to-­order sandwiches that will get you back to your machine in a hurry. Also great pizza, hamburgers, soup and salads, fresh baked cookies and more.

Java-n-Créme

It’s hot! It’s cold! It’s tasty! It’s FUN! Our coffee and ice cream bar features delicious Buffalo and Spring Coffee and Bonnie Brae ice cream.

Breakfast | Appetizers Soups & Salads Simple Creations Pizza | Steaks | Mexican All Day Specials

Creepy Crawl

CHEF’S KITCHEN CAFÉ IS A COMFORTABLE DINING EXPERIENCE.

If you prefer to sit down and order from a menu, then you’ll love Chef’s Kitchen Cafe inside Market Street!

Choose from dishes that include the pancake stacks, omelets, prime rib dinner, fresh salads, declious housemade burgers, sandwiches and pasta!

HOURS:

Breakfast – 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday Lunch – 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday Dinner – 4 - 10 p.m., Monday-Thursday

CHEF’S KITCHEN BUFFET

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Hallowed Eve Spirit Spree NOVEMBER 21

New Show Opening at Gilpin Arts Visitors Center Gallery

JAVA EXPRESS is open 6 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sunday –

Thursday and 24 Hours Friday & Saturday.

A coffee bistro with great quick options that include pre-made sandwiches, pizza and calzones, pastries, house-made ice cream and all of your favorite coffee and espresso beverages!

Millie’s Restaurant

Located on the second level of the Easy Street Casino, Millie’s offers a breakfast, lunch and dinner complete with a full menu that will be sure to satisfy your appetite.

Sunday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

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www.gilpinarts.org

HOURS:

DECEMBER 4, 5 & 6

Tommyknocker Craft Fair at the Teller House in Central City

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Pho Noodle Bar

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Dinner Buffet – 4 - 10 p.m. Friday – Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet – 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

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Signature Dishes: Crispy Ruby Trout and Roasted Prime Rib. 720-946-4082 HOURS: Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-midnight, Sunday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

2015 Events in Central City

Monday, Tuesday – Closed Wednesday – Thursday, 5 – 9 p.m.

Friday – Saturday, 5 – 10 p.m.

Sunday, 5 – 9 p.m.

The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk features 50 hotel rooms that have been designed to make your stay enjoyable. Our rooms offer all of the comfort and conveniences of home and are the perfect way to unwind after all the non-stop casino action.

OPEN FOR DINNER: Sun. — Thur., 4 to 9 p.m.; Fri. — Sat., 4 to 10 p.m.

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Relax and enjoy generous portions of dishes while dining at the Mid City Grill a quick bite from the Retro Deli. Mid Grill's wide menu selection features daily Prime Rib special with a Player's Club card! The Retro Deli offers traditional American favorites, quick snacks, daily specials, and late night treats!

Bistro 321 is a classic American fine dining bistro where quality ingredients are prepared by culinary experts to create a memorable dining experience. Our knowledgeable staff will provide impeccable service and they are happy to assist you in choosing a bottle of fine wine from our climate controlled wine room located at the entrance of the restaurant.

Bistro 321’s intimate atmosphere has inspired the world class chefs to create a menu that offers a variety of hand cut steaks and classic favorites with a twist. Their passion to match the perfect dinner with your favorite wine has blended art with science, come in and experience the culinary delights at Central City’s finest restaurant.

Dinner Buffet includes classic choices such as salad bar, soups, Mexican, Asian, Italian and American cuisines, noodle bowl station, fresh desserts and pastries!

Champagne Brunch Buffet includes options such as fresh pastries, bacon, sausage, eggs cooked to order, biscuits and gravy, a build-your-own omelet station and mimosas!

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HOURS OF OPERATION: Sun.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Full breakfast menu available until 11 a.m.

Farraddays Steakhouse is a classic American prime steak and seafood restaurant.

Savor specialty cocktails, a selection of fine wines by

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Signature Dishes: Crispy Ruby Trout and Roasted Prime Rib. 720-946-4082 HOURS: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-2 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-midnight, Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

TIMBERLINE GRILL — Signature Dishes—Include Crispy Ruby Trout and Roasted Prime Rib HOURS: Monday - Tuesday - Closed Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday - 5-9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday - 5-10 p.m.

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Dostal Alley is a locally owned family casino and brewery. Dostal Alley is also the only brewery in Gilpin County. Brewing began in 1998 and continues with a variety of ales and lagers. Dostal Alley was established in 1991 as one of the first casinos in Colorado. A small, yet very quaint casino. When locals and visitors talk about an institution in Central City, Dostal Alley is it. The casino offers two floors of gambling with the latest slot machines and video poker.

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Casino•Guide Casino

Games

Slots

Ameristar - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

Black Hawk Station Bull Durham

Lodging

Food

Parking

Contact

over 1400 536 rooms

B, D, SD, Starbucks

free valet and self parking

720-946-4000/.ameristar.com/Black_Hawk.aspx

VP

120

No

SD,SB

city lot

303-582-5582/ blackhawkstationcasino.net

VP

188

No

SB

city lot

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Z Casino Formerly Bullwhackers Mon-Thurs 8am-3am/Fri-Sun 24/7 BJ, C, R, VP

400

No

SD, D

free valet and self parking

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Canyon - 24/7 Fri/Sat

BJ, C, R, VP

415

No

SD, SB

free valet and self parking

303-777-1111/canyoncasino.com

Saratoga - 24/7 Fri/Sat

BJ, C, R, VP

453

No

SD

free covered valet

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Gilpin - 24/7

BJ, C, R, P, VP

460

No

SD

free valet across the street

303-582-1133/thegilpincasino.com

Golden Gates - 24/7

BJ, P, C, VP

280

No

D

free valet and covered self parking

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Golden Gulch

VP

140

No

V

free self/free valet

303-582-5600/thegoldengatescasino.com

Golden Mardi Gras - 24/7

BJ, C, R, VP

680

No

SD,SB,D

free valet and covered self parking

303-582-5600/goldenmardigras.com

Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk - 24/7 BJ, C, P, R, VP

1308

238

B,D,SD

free valet and self parking

1-800-The-Isle/theisleblackhawk.com

Lady Luck - 24/7

BJ, P,C, R, VP

500

164

SD,SB

free covered valet and self parking

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Lodge - 24/7

BJ, C, R, P, VP

975

50

B, D, SD, SB

free valet parking

303-582-1771/thelodgecasino.com

Red Dolly

VP

149

No

SD

free self parking

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Monarch - 24/7

BJ, C, R, VP

766

No

B

free valet and self parking

303-582-1000/monarchblackhawk.com

Sasquatch

No

70

No

D

No

720-880-1616

Wildcard

VP

220

No

D

city lot

303-582-3412/thewildcardsaloon.com

Century Casino - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

520

26

SD,D

free covered self parking

303-582-5050/cnty.com

Dostal Alley - 24/7

VP

64

No

SD

free self parking

303-582-1610/dostalalley.net

Easy Street

VP

205

No

SD

free self parking

303-582-5914/famousbonanza.com

Famous Bonanza

BJ, P, R, VP

244

No

SD , D

free self parking

303-582-5914/famousbonanza.com

Johnny Z’s - 24/7 Mon-Thurs 8am-3am/Fri-Sun 24/7 BJ, C, VP

367

No

SD, D

free covered parking

303-582-5623/johnnyzscasino.com

Reserve Casino Hotel - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

700

119

SD, D, B, SB, V

free valet and self parking

1-800-924-6646/reservecasinohotel.com

The Brass Ass - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

250

No

SD

free covered self parking

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasino.com

Bronco & Buffalo Billy’s - 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP

750

23

SD

free self parking

877-989-2142/broncobillyscasino.com

Century Casino - 24/7

BJ, R,

448

21

SD

free self parking

719-689-0333/cripple-creek.cnty.com

Colorado Grande - 24/7

BJ, R, VP

211

5

SD, SB

free self parking

877-244-9469/coloradogrande.com

Double Eagle & Gold Creek - 24/7

BJ, P ,C, R, VP

700+

158

SD, SB

free valet and covered self parking

800-711-7234/decasino.com

Johnny Nolon’s - 24/7

VP

255

No

SD

free self parking w/validation

719-689-2080/johnnynolons.com

J.P. McGill’s - 24/7 Fri/Sat

VP

300

40

SD

validated self parking

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Midnight Rose - 24/7

P, VP

400

19

SD, B

validated self parking

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasinos.com

Wildwood Casino- 24/7

BJ, P, C, R, VP, TH 530

68

SD, D, B

Climate controlled self parking

877-945-3963/playwildwood.com

Games Key

Food Key

BJ - Blackjack, P - Poker, C - Craps, R - Roulette, TH - Texas Holdem’, VP-Video Poker

B-Buffet, D-Deli, SD-Sitdown, SB-Snackbar, V-Vending Machine

This information is subject to change without notice.

Montie was the winner of our Summer of Love Grand Prize, a 2015 Honda CR-V, at Century Casino in Central City.

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GOLD! T

Trail’s End

The foundation of Colorado

he first evidence gold found in Colorado were flakes, panned from streams on the plains just east of the Front Range and from Clear Creek near presentday Idaho Springs. Then, on May 6, 1859, the first lode gold in Colorado was found in what is now Black Hawk by a Georgia miner named John Grego ry. This gold strike created the “Pikes Peak or Bust” gold rush to the Colorado mountains.

This discovery of lode gold (a gold vein in the ground) and the Clara origin of Brown the flakes, created a mad dash of miners to the area. The population growth in the mountain wilderness where Gregory discovered lode gold was startling. William N. Byers, editor of the Rocky Mountain News, reported that on May 20, 1859, he had found “about 20 men in the vicinity of Gregory’s Diggin’s,” and that a week later, “more than 3,000 men were at work.”

Mining settlements emerged in the surrounding area of “Gregory’s Diggin’s,” including Gregory Point, Mountain City, Springfield, Bortonsburg, Missouri City, Dog Town, Eureka, Enterprise City, Russell Gulch, Lake Gulch, Chase Gulch, Black Hawk, Central City and Nevada City. By the summer of 1859, nearly 30,000 people were living up and down the gulches near Gregory’s find.

United States hard rock mining laws date back to the original laws created by the prospectors of Colorado’s Gregory District. These miners recognized the need for law and order and gathered to write laws for the Gregory Diggings District. Offices were created and fees were established. Under

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this system, mining claims were protected and proper punishment for criminals was created.

These basic laws became the blueprint for all subsequent mining district laws.

Within a few short years, the mining town of Black Hawk, the first to incorporate a smelter, became the largest town in the territory until the railroads reached Denver in 1870. By then, the mining laws had been codified, and the milling difficulties solved by trial and error.

F r a n k Hall, a leading journalist of early Colorado, wrote, “The mainstay of the territory’s prosperity was Gilpin County. It was these lodes in and about the ‘cities’ of the Gregory district which virtually held Colorado Territory to-

Henry Teller

1876, it was Early Central City not a coincidence that the newly elected legislators were affiliated with Gilpin County gold mining.

Among the most notable were senators Henry Teller and Jerome Chaffee and representative James Belford.

The men (and women, although very few,) of Nathaniel Hill Colorado’s Gregory District came for Considered the savior of Coloa variety of reasons; seeking their forrado’s mining industry, formulated tune in gold or business opportunities, or simply adventure, they built a successful process to reduce Coloa strong mining community. Many of rado’s gold ore into concentrates. He these citizens became Colorado lead- built the profitable successful smelter ers in banking, politics, business, edu- in Black Hawk, shipping millions of dollars of ore from Gilpin County. He cation, and mining.

A list of “Who’s Who” of movers was later elected to the United States and shakers in Colorado’s formative Senate. years include those from the gold minFrances Wisebart Jacobs ing area of the Gregory District.

Born in Central City, later honored Clara Brown as the founder of the free kindergarThe first African American woman ten, through the National Jewish Reto arrive in Gilpin County. Greatly search Center. She devised the conadmired for her business acumen cept of a unified charity drive, today’s and her compassion.

United Way.

Horace Hale

The first president of the University of Colorado after serving as principal of the Central City School and territorial school superintendent. He organized the State Teachers Association.

His son, Irving, a graduate of West Point with a perfect final exam score, laid out the first electric tramway line in Denver and helped found the national Veterans of Foreign Wars. Camp Hale is named for him.

George Pullman

An early Gilpin County businessman, he made a fortune in mining, and the mercantile business. He is best known for his development of the famed Pullman railroad sleeping coach.

Florence Sabin

A resident of Central City, became the first female doctor accepted into the prestigious medical societies. An acclaimed laboratory researcher, she discovered cures for several diseases. In Colorado, she improved the health codes of the state.

Chin Lin Sou

The acknowledged leader of the Chinese community in Black Hawk and Central City. He later became the unofficial Misung, or mayor, of Denver’s Chinatown.

Elizabeth Bonduel McCourt “Baby Doe” Tabor

Perhaps the most notable of Gilpin County women. She and her first husband Harvey, operated a mine above Central City. She would later marry the richest man in Colorado, H. A. W. Tabor, and create the most famous legendary scandal in all of Colorado history.

Edward Wolcott

A former Black Hawk school teacher, later served as a United States Senator.

Henry Roger Wolcott

Became instrumental in the success of the Colorado Fuel & Iron Company, as well as the founding of Colorado College. He was involved with the incorporation of the Denver Country Club, bringing golf to Denver.

Linda Jones, a friend and fellow contributor to the Colorado Gambler, provided the research for this article.

Early Black Ha

wk

Frank Hall

gether through its formative years.”

With the rich gold industry centered in the mining towns of Black Hawk and Central City, millions of dollars of gold ore was produced from Gilpin County. This rich influx of capital became the impetus for the Colorado Territorial legislature to apply for statehood. With statehood granted in

A territorial legislator and Territorial Secretary, elected to three terms. He edited the state’s second oldest paper, the Central City Register Call, for 22 years, served as managing editor of the state’s oldest newspaper, the Rocky Mountain News, and then for the Denver Post for 20 years.

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Humor know their customers don’t all have law degrees? And some of us are so tired we can fall asleep reading a John Grisham novel.

Maybe I’m just slow, but when I take the time to read the privacy policy from a credit card company and it discusses “sharing non-public personal public information,” I think being understood is the last thing on the writer’s mind.

When I read, “Coverage is not provided for your policy or any portion of it that is not guaranteed by the insurer or which you have assumed the risk, such as a variable contract sold by prospectus,” I don’t feel like that writer is trying to, you know, c o n nect with the reader.

And when I read,

AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You may start a new health regime at this time. You also enjoy games of mental skill at this time. Even though you are exercising there is a tendency to overindulge at this time as well. This will undermine your other efforts. Lucky Numbers: 5, 13, 15, 23, 24, 35

PISCES (Feb 20 - March 20) This can be a positive period in your life depending on how you handle it. You may go after too many goals and not achieve any of them. You may want to let others do for you while you sit back. Or you may finish a long cherished project.

Lucky Numbers: 17, 33, 34, 40, 42, 47

ARIES - (March 21 - April 20 This is good time for you and your family. Marriages do well and relationships with your children are positive as well.

Communicate with others carefully to be understood at this time. Lucky Numbers: 6, 8, 25, 33, 41, 47

TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21) The tendency at this time is to be indulgent with yourself.

This can go either way depending on your circumstances, you definitely are not into working at this time. Be careful with fattening foods as your body is sensitive to this. Lucky Numbers: 4, 17, 29, 48, 52, 54

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SCORPIO - (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Short distance travel is in store for you. You are socializing with others and indulging yourself in fun activities. Also you are spending money at this time to promote yourself in some way. Your plans will work out well. Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 29, 34, 46, 64

SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) This is a very good transit for marriage relationships, they go well. Also this is a good time for your relationships with your children. In general your sunny disposition pleases all around.

This is also a good time for financial speculations. Lucky Numbers: 9, 17, 45, 49, 53, 59

CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) There is a tendency to let your socializing or personal interests could interfere with your work at this time. Excessive socializing while on the job can get you into trouble. Be careful in your communications at this time to succeed. Lucky Numbers: 3, 14, 20, 24, 26, 44

GEMINI - (May 22 - June 21) This is a good transit to pursue that promotion or raise. People in authority listen and are impressed by you at this time. This is a good time for friends and socializing. This is also a good transit for financial speculations of all kinds. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 8, 25, 40, 42

CANCER - (June 22 - July 22) Finally things are beginning to flow for you. Obstacles remain but resolutions will become easier for you. With each success your confidence will grow. Those in authority or a position to help will see this and come to your aid. Lucky Numbers: 6, 15, 18, 22, 47, 52

LEO - (July 23 – Aug 22) Romance is there for you with this transit. Whether you are seeking a new relationship or involved in one, this will be a good time for either. This is also a good time for financial dealings or the big idea. Lucky Numbers: 4, 5, 42, 44, 52, 62

VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You are beginning to feel optimistic and confident and about your ideas and projects. This is a good time to get the favor and recognition of those in power and status. You gain social acceptance due to your positive view of life. Lucky Numbers: 4, 33, 47, 51, 54, 55

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16. Onion 17. No 21. Ask 22. HN

24. EMI 25. Looney 26. Spinner 28. Rolex

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LIBRA - (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) You are inclined to speak freely to all who will listen at this time. You are socializing with friends and other groups. This is an especially good time for any kind of interview for you in which you must make a good impression. Lucky Numbers: 3, 15, 21, 39, 48, 49

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“Contract owners’ payments will be allocated by the company separate account to procure shares of the Fund chosen by the contract owner, and are subject to any limits or conditions set forth in the agreement,” I start to question the value of my college degree. And I do have one.

I paid good money for a degree in journalism and communication and a minor in English, and I can’t read my own mail.

It’s probably my own fault.

If I’d gone ahead and taken enough classes to make that English minor an English major, maybe everything would be clear. As it is, my best translation of any financial document I get in the mail is, “Oh! Is that you, customer? We didn’t really think anyone would read this far.”

Dorothy Rosby is the author of the humor book, I Used to Think I Was Not That Bad and Then I Got to Know Me Better.

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You may not be aware of this, but, as a columnist, I attempt, not always successfully, to make everything I write understandable and interesting, even the outright lies.

But it’s clear to me there’s a host of writers out there who do not give a flying semi-colon about making their work understandable or interesting, and many of them work in the insurance and financial industries, where, not coincidentally, they hold our financial futures in their hands. Don’t they

Kingdom 12. AA 13. God 14. Election

For one thing, When I picked up even if I remembered my mail today, I was to bring my reading thrilled to find, not glasses to the island, only the fascinatwhich is unlikely, I ing notice of amendprobably wouldn’t ments to my credit have any more luck locard agreement, but cating them there than also a spell-binding I do in my house. And semi-annual report you do need reading from one of the companies represented By Dorothy Rosby glasses to read anything from a finanin my retirement acdrosby@rushmore.com cial company. They count. I would have loved to sit down and read them must have better eyes than the rest of us. Never mind, reading both right then.

But there was dinner to make the fine print, it’s all fine and dishes to do, and with one print.

But the bigger issue thing and another, it wasn’t until after 8 o’clock that I finally is that when cozied up on the couch to enjoy I do locate some me-time and a little light my reading glassreading. es and I lie.

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THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

September 29 - October 5, 2015

Trading Post EMPLOYMENT NOW SERVING ALCOHOL 24 HOURS A DAY!

we take success personally.

Hiring for all shifts including Grave Shift!

Come be part of the Best Team in Black Hawk

Black Hawk’s Best Bet for a Great, Exciting Job

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

Table Games Supervisor • Lead Cook • PT Beverage Server Guest Safety Agent • PT Food Server • PT Dealer EMT • Hotel Front Desk Clerk• Hotel Inspector • Poker Dealer / Supervisor • Surveillance Operator Maintenance Technician • Guest Safety Supervisor Lady Luck Casino

Busser • Cook • PT Dealer • Food Server Guest Safety Agent • Casino Cleaner • Sous Chef For additional information on these positions, company benefits and online application, please visit our career site at www.islecasinojobs.com.

Isle of Capri is a EOE employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

© 2013 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Must be 21. All rights reserved.

Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.

SERVICES

THIS COULD BE YOUR AD! Call Sharon today to place an ad

at 303-503-1388

Gambler September 29 - October 5, 2015

• COOK • • FRESH MEXICAN GRILLE ATTENDANT • • CRAPS DEALER

BLACK JACK DEALER PORTER (GRAVEYARD)

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

Looking for a career that rocks? Apply today!

Food & Beverage ★PIT CLERK ★COCKTAIL SERVER PART TIME/GAMING PART TIME/FULL TIME LICENSE REQUIRED ★COOK ★BLACK JACK DEALER PART TIME/FULL TIME FULL TIME -PART TIME/ ★BUFFET ATTENDANT GAMING LICENSE PART TIME ★DICE DEALER ★ SERVER ASSISTANT FULL TIME -PART TIME/ FULL TIME/ PART TIME GAMING LICENSE ★EXTRA BOARD F&B ★POKER DEALER ALL POSITIONS PART TIME/ON CALL/DUAL RATE SPECIAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR PART TIME/GAMING ★CAFE SERVER LICENSE SHIFTS VARY/PART TIME/FULL TIME ★DROP AND COUNT ★ BISTRO 321 SERVER TEAM MEMBER SHIFTS VARY PART GRAVEYARD SHIFT/ TIME/FULL TIME GAMING LICENSE ★JAVA ATTENDANT FULL TIME/PART TIME ★TABLE GAMES SUPERVISOR Hotel FULL TIME/GAMING ★HOUSEKEEPER/ LICENSE/EXPERIENCE HOUSEPERSON REQUIRED] FULL TIME Security ★SECURITY OFFICER ★HOUSEKEEPER SHIFTS VARY/FULL PART TIME/FULL TIME TIME/GAMING LICENSE Gaming REQUIRED ★TABLE GAMES Slots MANAGER ★MOD (GUEST SERVICE FULL TIME/KEY MANAGER GAMING LICENSE/ FULL TIME/GAMING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED LICENSE REQUIRED

• TABLE GAMES • BARTENDER DEALERS • SLOT COMPLIANCE • TABLE TECH GAMES SHIFT • TABLE GAMES SUPERVISORS FLOORS • POKER DEALERS • COOKS • TABLE GAMES • SECURITY SHIFT MANAGERS OFFICERS • VALET • COCKTAIL SERVER Apply online at www.affinitygaming.com 300 Main St. Black Hawk, CO 80422

WORKING BAR MANAGER WANTED Manager for Charlie’s in Central City.

Supervise staff, order and maintain inventory, other duties as necessary. Bartenders needed also. Submit qualifications and wage requirements to: Bluedog@q.com

ARE YOU… NOW HIRING!

Casino Valet Attendants – Day and Overnight shifts available Apply online today at

www.townepark.com

* Candidates must be 18 years old and be able to pass pre-employment background, Motor Vehicle Report and drug screening

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

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

September 29 - October 5, 2015