Gambler 5 20 14

Gambler Celebrating 23 Years Serving Colorado’s Gaming Community y www.coloradogambler.com coloradogambler cogamblerr

Volu m

e 22

•N

umb

er 3

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Check Out Valuable Coupons On page 15

PROMOTIONS

Black Hawk, Central City promos, Memorial Day specials Page 4-5, 9-10

MEMORIAL DAY

Lady Luck’s Sounds of Summer Kickoff Celebration May 24 Page 6

WINNERS

People winning big in Black Hawk, Central City Page 14

TRAIL’S END

High, Wide and Handsome – The birth of Montana Page 17

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

There was only creek water to drink, no medicines of any measure except whisky, which seemed to always follow the Irish anywhere.

The miners had to rely on wild game, maybe some rice, beans and as thousands of a sack of flour to make people headed some biscuits. Think of west to Colorado that when you go through to seek their forthe elaborate casino buftunes and many fet lines of today. found jobs, and Men slept on their a very few great saddle blankets if they wealth.

By Bob Sweeney were lucky enough to How ironic own a horse or mule. that people are still stampeding to these moun- What to feed the animals when tain towns seeking wealth and the heavy snows came upon the fortune, but not with picks and land? And it came for sure.

Somehow, someway, the tents shovels, but credit cards and cash.

Gambling is the new gold rush turned to wooden shacks, and that is so customary to the min- with the arrival of the railroads ing towns. Searching for gold bringing bricks, the shacks turned was a great gamble of labor, cash to bricks better to withstand the and lives. Many sought it, but few heat, cold and fire hazards of found it, but the search and ex- wooden structures. No doubt imcitement was terrific and gold fe- migrant bricklayers had the skills to do this work for those who ver was infectious.

Imagine those early days on could pay.

Wood and coal provided the the cusp of the great Civil War with immigrants, and miners con- heat but also the threat of fire that verging on Colorado with almost more than once leveled the main nothing but the soiled clothes on streets with flames.

Through the war years, the their backs and holes in their boot miners kept digging shafts deep soles.

The harshness of living out- into Mother Earth and some great doors in the sub-zero mountains strikes were made.

These communities were was death defying. The average age of a miner was less than 50. molded into sophisticated towns

The Last Hand

Rippling waters Listen to the saloon music

The waters in Clear Creek are slowly rising, as Mother Nature uses her windy breath to melt the snow from the high mountains.

It is such a pleasure to drive up Clear Creek Canyon and look at the greening of the mountain grass and the Aspen trees starting to bud out.

Put on some music, roll down the car windows, and just reminisce about the beautiful granite mountains and the rich history of the area.

I’m in awe of Central City and Black Hawk and the incredible history of the pioneers who built these two cities side-by-side driven by a search for gold and silver.

There is such a thing as “gold fever” and from the California Gold Rush in the late 1850s, miners combed the West looking for rich gold deposits.

Colorado’s legendary mining towns burst upon the scene with the discovery of rich veins of silver and gold. “Eureka” was sounded,

Memorial Day Multiplier MONDAY, MAY 26

7 x POINTS ON PENNY SLOTS

2 x POINTS ON VIDEO POKER

with two-story brick buildings and even an Opera House. Men played baseball and traveled the pioneer railroads to Idaho Springs, Golden and Georgetown to play games.

The Central City Register Call, still alive today, captured it all and reprints these tales today of life in the towns decades ago.

My grandfather mined gold at Hahn’s Peak, north of Steamboat Springs in those days and relates in his diary how he walked away from Hahn’s Peak with his bedroll and rifle down the Yampa Valley and there was nothing there. He homesteaded in the Craig area in 1885.

I was born into that family where we drank water from the river in a bucket and used an outhouse for our daily chores. We had a wood and coal stove to heat a two-room wooden frame house.

Blessed was our milk cow that provided my brother and I the milk and butter that we needed to become strong men. A garden wasn’t for show, but essential for the vegetables to eat during summer months and to can for survival during the long winter months.

I know what the people endured to build Central City and Black Hawk and have great admiration for the history of the area.

Listen hard and you can hear the music coming from the sawww.coloradogambler.com loons and the faint whistling of the miners going to work.

Gambler

Maverick Sharp

Tony Thorpe

coloradogambler

cogambler

Mardi Gras Casino p r e s e n t s

May 31 2pm–10pm

Rockstock

Block Party

Live Music

The New Classics Band

Lots of Food

Kansas City-style barbecue, brisket, and ribs from Ophelia’s.

Loads of Fun

Don’t miss the BHPD dunk tank, photo booth, Plinko games, and much more.

Admission is free! See Guest Services for details.

300 Main Street, Black Hawk, CO 80422 303-582-5600 • GoldenMardiGras.com Must be at least 21. Must be an A-Play Club® Member. Management reserves all rights. See Guest Services for rules. Gambling problem? Call 800-522-4700.

PAGE 2

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 20 - June 2, 2014

dive in to a

BiG Win this summer Win a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee or up to $ 30,000 in Cash ®

®

It’s up to you to take the wheels or the cash deal Saturday, May 24 • 4:00pm – 11:00pm 1,000 hourly drawings and a chance at a Jeep Grand Cherokee.

You get one FREE entry every day and additional entries with every 20 unadjusted points.

Plus, get 25X entries every Tuesday. $

500 Golden tiCket

$

Friday, May 16, 23 and 30 Noon – 10:00pm

Love chocolate? Enjoy a tasty chocolate bar when you earn 20 unadjusted points. The best part is you could win $ 500 if you find the chocolate bar with the golden ticket.

Plus, non-winners can enter the second chance drawings from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for chance to win $250.

Limit two per person.

1-800-THE-ISLE • www.theisleblackhawk.com © 2014 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Isle and Get Winning! are registered trademarks of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Must be 21 or older. Chrysler and their respective logos, emblems, slogans and vehicle model names and body designs are trademarks and/or service marks of Chrysler, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. Actual color and features of car may vary from image shown. AutoNation Chrysler Jeep Broadway gave Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk permission to use the AutoNation Chrysler Jeep Broadway logo and name as well as permission to use Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Promotions subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please visit the players club or cashier services for details. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.

Signifies a Memorial Day Promo

Cash Cube

Spring in to grab some green every Tuesday in May. Starting at noon – 8 p.m., one winner will be selected every half hour to grab some cash from the cash cube.

Winners will have one minute to grab as much cash as they can.

www.black-hawk-ladyluck. isleofcapricasinos.com

Sounds of Summer

Join us on Saturday, May 24, to kick off Sounds of Summer, which will include a huge summer barbeque and live music in the parking lot. The Long Run will be serenading the crowds with the Eagles greatest hits. Then continue the party inside where flair bartenders will be showing off their skills and handing out Lady Luck Swag.

Truck and Bucks

Starting April 11 – May 25, play for your chance to win a brand new Ford F-150. Guests will receive one free entry daily and additional entries for every 100 unadjusted points played.

Final drawing will be held Sunday, May 25, when three lucky players will be chosen to win either the BIG Ford F-150 truck or BIG bucks!

See guest services for rules and additional details for all promotions.

Mystery Point Multiplier Thursdays

Starting at noon until 8 p.m., guests can swipe their player’s card at kiosks located at the promotions area and to the right of the main cage. Guests will play a game to reveal a point multiplier for the promotional day. Point multipliers can be 2X, 3X, 5X, 7X, 10X or 20X! Guests must redeem voucher at the promotions area prior to playing to receive points. Point multiplier is valid from time of registration until midnight on Thursdays in May.

Kings Krushed

Getting beat is not so bad Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Lady Luck Poker Room. Win $20 in Bounce Back coupons if your pocket Kings are Krushed by a higher ranked hand in any live Hold’em game.

Promotion runs every Tuesday and Thursday in May, 3 – 11 p.m.

Skee Ball

Play your way into cash and extra Truck and Bucks entries Fridays and Saturdays in May. Guests will receive one free entry on Skee ball play days and additional entries for every 100 unadjusted points. Every hour of Skee ball, five lucky guests will be chosen to play. Top prize $100! Guests will also have the chance to win additional entries for Truck and Bucks Drawing held on May 25.

PAGE 4

Slot Tournament

We’re giving out the Moolah every Monday morning in May. Sign up for our free slot tournament Monday mornings, 9 – 10:45 a.m. Then starting at 11 a.m., play for the Moolah. Not happy with your score? No problem. In May all guests will play two times and the second round score will be multiplied. The top five high scorers will be awarded a cash prize. Top prize $250.

After, join us for a bonus drawing when two tournament player names will be drawn for $100. Guests must be present to win cash drawing.

Lady Luck Poker

The Bad Beat Jackpot is now a decreasing qualifier. Starting at Ace’s full of Jacks and decreasing each week to Ace’s full of Deuces’ until it hits.

And make sure to check out the new Bounce Back Bonus offers!

• Be in a game by 10 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $10 in Bounce Back Coupons after three hours of play.

• Be in a game by 10 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $20 in Bounce Back Coupons after four hours of play.

• Be in a game by 11 a.m. Sunday-Friday and receive $10 in Bounce Back Coupons after three hours of play.

Table games

Play at Craps, Roulette, Buffalo Black Jack Bonus and 21+3 extreme. There are always multiple $5 games and $2 craps Monday through Thursday.

in cash and prizes with our $20,000 May Flowers. You have a chance to win whether you have an A-Play Card or not with this sweet drawing. Drawings are every Sunday in May from 1 – 5 p.m.

Memorial Day Multiplier

Memorial Day Multiplier! Enjoy 7X points on penny machines and 2X points on video poker machines all day, Monday, May 26.

Summer Classic Rock

Mardi Gras Casino presents the Sounds of Summer Block Parties and concert series.

Join us on May 31 for our Rockstock Block Party from 2 – 10 p.m. There will be live music, lots of food and loads of fun. Don’t miss out on the most fun you can have with our Sounds of Summer parties, monthly through August.

– 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, noon – midnight, and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Free Valet parking every day

Our valet hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Z Bucks is now open

Head to the 2nd floor and get your favorite frappuccino, cappuccino, mocha and more.

Mustang Grill

The Z Casino Mustang Grill is now open with an exciting new menu. Try our specialties which include the amazing Prime Rib dinner or Z Ribs now only $7.77, located on the 3rd floor.

Table Games

We have all your favorites from craps to three card poker. Just play for 10 minutes in the Z Spot Pit and receive $10 in promo chips. The party begins with Z.

Bingo

Join us on Saturday May 24. Top prize $50. Register, 10 – 10:45 a.m. for a FREE Bingo pack. Games start at 11 a.m.

Play and Stay

Sundays through Wednesdays, earn a free room. To earn, play 500 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card. Play 4 hours at table games or play 6 hours in a live poker game. Visit guest services or speak to a table games supervisor to redeem offer. Offer subject to availability. Excludes holidays and blackout dates.

Club 40

Join us twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays, for Club 40. All guests age 40 or better will receive 4X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Guests will also receive a free entrée at Otis & Henry’s once they earn 25 unadjusted points on their Player’s Card. Make sure to check out Otis & Henry’s brand new Blue Plate Specials menu.

Bus Fare Redemption

Every day in May guests who play with a Lady Luck Player’s Card can receive up to $18 cash back on bus fare. Earn 300 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card. Just play 3 consecutive hours at table games or 3 hours in a live poker game. Guests must redeem bus ticket at Guest Services. Limit one bus redemption per person per day.

Monte Carlo

The new Monte Carlo Jackpots are up and running with 12 individual progressive prizes. There are jackpots for Royal Flushes, Straight Flushes and any 4 of a kind.

www.zcasinobh.com www.goldenmardigras.com

Pebble Beach Trip Giveaway

Mardi Gras Casino is proud to present Pebble Beach Golf Giveaway. You could win the golfer’s dream vacation on Saturday, May 24, at 7 p.m., when we give away a three-day, two-night vacation for two.

Package includes airfare, accommodations, transportation and greens fees. Earn entries from April 24 through May 24, one entry for every 250 base points or two and a half hours of tracked table games play.

Royal Riches

Get royal rewards this May with our $500,000 Royal Riches promo. More than 100 players will get a shot at the $500,000 during the Friday and Saturday drawings, happening every other hour from 4 – 10 p.m. Get one entry for every 10 base points on slots or 30 minutes tracked table games play.

Treasure Hunt Progressive

Join the hunt for cash in our Treasure Hunt Drawing, now at $30,000. The drawing takes place on Sunday, May 25, at 6 p.m., when one lucky winner can walk away with $30,000. If the winner is not present, we will draw again in June. Get one entry for every ten base points on slots or 30 minutes tracked table games play.

May Flowers

Win your share of more than $20,000

$100,000 Grand Opening Celebration

Come check out the amazing promotions we have to offer. Monday through Friday we will have two $100 in Z-Play winners every other hour from noon – 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays we will have one $250 in Z-Play winner every hour from noon - midnight. Every winner will also have a chance to double their money by drawing out of our Turbo drawing barrel. On May 31, we will have special $100 in Z-Play drawings every 30 minutes from noon – 10 p.m. and at 10:30 p.m. we will have one $3,000 in Z-Play winner and four $500 in Z-Play winners.

Giveaways

Stop by Z Casino on May 31 for our Grand Opening commemorative Z Casino Pint Glass giveaway.

BBQ and 10X Points

Join the Z Team on Memorial Day, May 26, for a delicious BBQ and 10X points on slots.

6X Points

Z Casino is the place for the most points. 6X points on slots every Monday and Thursday.

Take a ride on us

Z Casino offers convenient free shuttle service directly to Johnny Z’s Casino in Central City. Shuttle runs Thursdays ,noon

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

www.saratogacasinobh.com

Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

Sunday, May 25 – Monday, May 26, free hot dogs and patriotic flag pins to the first 500 guests.

Memorial Day

Veterans and active Military receive a FREE meal at the Garden Buffet from noon – 7 p.m.

Gas and Cash Slot Tournament

Play up to two rounds every Wednesday in May from 10 a.m. to noon. Start earning points at 9 a.m. The top 10 individual scores win and compete in the finals at 12:30 p.m.

5 Million Point Giveaway

We are giving away $1 million points every Friday in May from 2 – 11 p.m. Be one of 10, 100,000 point winners each Friday by playing with your Player Extras Club card.

$52,000 Pick It, Win It

Thirteen guests will win up to $800 in cash and Promo Play prizes each Saturday from 2 – 11 p.m. Earn entries for every 100 base points on slots and every 30 minutes Continued on page 5 May 20 - June 2, 2014

Continued from Page 4

of rated play on table games from Sunday to Saturday.

Paradise 50 Plus

10X Penny Points

www.theisleblackhawk.com Every Thursday, earn 10X points on penny slots all day.

Wheels Or Deal 2

Saratoga 50+

Guests 50 and older reap the rewards every Monday and Tuesday. Earn 5X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Plus, earn 50 base points for a free meal in the Garden Buffet or pay only $4.99. Take advantage of discounted menu items in The Café during select hours and receive a $20 bus refund when you earn 200 base points.

Park, Play, Free Buffet

Receive a free meal at the Garden Buffet every Wednesday through Sunday, when you park with Saratoga’s complimentary valet service and earn 20 base points. For complete details, visit Guest Services.

$5 Promo Play for email

Put your email to work – provide a valid email address not already on file at Saratoga and receive $5 Promo Play just for signing up, plus you’ll be eligible for exclusive email promotions.

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Win a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee or up to $30,000 cash on May 24. Random $1,000 drawings between 4 – 11 p.m., Jeep Grand Cherokee drawing at 6 p.m. Receive 25X entries every Tuesday for every 20 unadjusted points earned. Guests will receive one free entry on promotion day and additional entries with each set of 20 unadjusted points earned.

Mystery Point Multiplier

Each Sunday, all guests age 50 or better can join the Paradise 50 Plus club. You will receive 3X points on all slots, 2X points on video poker, a free ice cream and a Free Calypso’s Buffet after earning five unadjusted points. For complete details, visit the player’s club.

Bus Fare Refund

The Isle will refund your bus fare up to $20. Simply earn 35 unadjusted points on your player’s card and present your return bus ticket to the player’s club or cashier services. Table Games and Poker players will receive their bus fare back with four hours of consecutive play.

Receive up to 15X points Thursday, May 29.

Swipe your card at any of the three gold kiosks to reveal your point multiplier. Bring your slip to the Players Club or Cashier Services prior to playing. Point multiplier not valid on video poker. Plus, earn five unadjusted points and receive a free buffet.

Sign Up To Win $500

Golden Ticket

Play and Stay

Win up to $500 instantly, Friday, May 23 and 30. Enjoy a tasty chocolate bar after earning 20 unadjusted points. If you find the golden ticket you win $500, noon – 10 p.m. Non-winners can enter the second chance drawings for $250, 7 – 10 p.m.

All new members of the IsleOne player’s club will receive a scratch ticket after playing 30 minutes on their new Players card.

Play 30 unadjusted points on your IsleOne club card Sundays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. and midnight and stay the night on us. Check with the Player’s Club or Cashier Services once you have earned your points to receive your hotel offer. This offer is

valid only on the day the points are earned and is based on availability, blackout days may apply...

Table Games

The Isle has all your favorite table games including Blackjack, Craps with 10 times odds and Roulette. Also available at the Isle, Three Card Poker, Bonus 6, Buffalo Black Jack, Double Deck Black Jack, and 21+3.

Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Let-It-Ride are all linked to one progressive jackpot that as of May 15 is $112,573.

Three Card Poker has its own progressive jackpot and is at $3,545. Now exclusively at the Isle you can play “Craps-Free Craps” with 10X odds.

Poker Room

Bad Beat –The Bad Beat Jackpot Pool as of May 15 was $165,856. That means Aces full of 10’s through Kings beaten would pay over $16,585 or 10% of the total jackpot pool. With 3 Aces on the board still qualifying, this is the easiest way to win a bad beat around. Quad 2’s through 7’s beaten would pay more than $82,928 or 50% and Quad 8’s or better beaten would pay over $124,392 or 75%. For complete rules, please contact the Poker Room at 303-998-7905.

Free Food – The Isle provides free food

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

for poker players seated in a live cash game or tournament including: Hot & Fresh pizza, hot dogs, brats, 2 varieties of soup, nacho’s & cheese, chili, as well as vanilla, strawberry or chocolate milkshakes made to order.

Tournaments – Monday through Friday, there will be two tournaments each day in at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Every Thursday is Omaha Day at the Isle with 2 weekly Pot Limit Omaha Hi/Lo Tournaments to choose from. For complete information, please contact the Poker room at 303-998-7905.

Calypso’s Buffet

Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner buffets. Featuring delicious breakfast spreads, crisp salads, freshly baked breads, tender chicken and beef entrées, wood stone-baked pizzas and savory side dishes. Enjoy succulent crab legs 7 nights a week with our dinner buffet.

Tradewinds

Tradewinds menu features what we believe to be the best hamburgers in Black Hawk. Whether you try the classics, a green chili and chipotle, the black & blue or mushroom and Swiss burger you will not be disappointed. Tradewinds even offers a mouthwatering cheeseburger burrito.

PAGE 5

Gaming

Part 3: Fundamentals of Counting Cards

T

vantage. As the count his is my final article of elevates into the plus my three part the player wants to series of the increase the magFundamentals nitude of their bets. of Counting Cards. In Keep in mind the the previous articles worst thing a player we covered the theory could do is to over bet of counting cards and the size of their bankperforming a true By Maverick Sharp roll. The term Risk of count conversion.

Ruin is referred to as This is where the rubber meets the likelihood of doubling the said the road, or in our case, where bankroll before losing it. If a playthe chips hit the felt. Implement- er were to over bet their bankroll ing optimal betting, or near opti- by a factor of two then the chances mal betting accounts for roughly of them losing their entire bank80 percent of winning play. You roll over a period of time would be can play perfect Basic Strategy or 100 percent. It is crucial to always make optimal strategic departures keep the bet to bankroll proporbut it is mathematically impossible tional. to win long term without executing Let’s go through some of the an effective betting scheme. mathematical gymnastics of propIn winning Blackjack a player er betting. In the following table must bet the table minimum, if you will see various true counts in at all, when they are at a disad- the left hand column. In the right

Casino Blackjack

hand column are the bets which should be employed at the specified true count. If you notice this example is referred to as a 1-to20 unit bet spread. This betting scheme may be very effective but definitely recommended because it would draw too much heat from pit personnel.

True Count

Wager

< = -1

$5

0

$5

+1

$20

+2

$40

+3

$60

+4

$80

= > +5

$100

As you can clearly see the size of the bets are a utility function of the true count and mathematical

expectation. In theory, to employ such a bet spread the player’s average win rate per hour, or per 100 hands, would be nearly $20.

If the player were to begin with a trip bankroll of $1,000 and play for 8 hours, or 800 hand, the risk of losing the entire $1,000 would be a scant 12 percent and an 88 percent of not tapping out.

If this all seems to be a little much to assimilate at once then I highly recommend for you to pick up a copy of my book Dynamic Blackjack. My 600-page magnum opus on Blackjack pretty much covers every facet of the game. Effectively explaining the totality of betting theory and risk management goes far beyond the scope of this article. I truly hope that you have gleaned some valuable knowledge in these three part series on the Fundamentals of Counting Cards. Until then Mav-

erick Sharp wishes you nothing but the best of cards.

Maverick Sharp is an expert high stakes Blackjack player and author of Dynamic Blackjack-The Professional Approach To learn more about Maverick Sharp, the largest Blackjack book in print and his newly released basic strategy cards, visit diamondbackpublishing.com or email any questions or comments at mavericksharp@diamondbackpublishing.com.

20% Off on All ♠ Gambling Books ♠ Blackjack, Craps, Poker, Roulette, Video Poker, and Slots diamondbackpublishing.com

Lady Luck’s Sounds of Summer Kickoff Celebration May 24 Nothing says summer like barbeque on the grill, live music, fun free giveaways and lots of cash! Join your friends at Lady Luck Casino on Memorial Day weekend for the Sounds of Summer Kickoff Celebration.

On Saturday, May 24, start off the holiday weekend right.

Guests with a player’s card will receive a free barbeque lunch from 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Don’t have a Lady Luck Card? Then make sure to sign up. It’s free and it’s your passport to same day cash back and direct mail offers for qualified play.

You can take in an outdoor concert from the band, The Long Run, an Eagles tribute band while you enjoy your barbecue and Take it Easy in the Lady Luck party tent.

Lady Luck will be celebrating Summer All Night Long inside the casino. Play your way to cash and extra Ford F-150 truck drawing entries from 2 – 10 p.m. on Saturday night.

PAGE 6

Drawings will take place every hour and five lucky guests will get their chance to play and win cash in our Skeeball game!

Follow the flair to the casino’s second floor, where starting at 6 p.m. our flair bartender will be showing off his skills, mixing delicious drinks and handing out Lady Luck swag. First

come, first serve for light-up Lady Luck drink glasses and light-up star necklaces.

Then, on Sunday, May 25, Lady Luck is giving away lots of cash. Drawings starting at 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. One winner will be chosen each hour to win $500. Three winners will be chosen at 6 p.m.; two will walk away with $500 cash and one will drive away in a brand new Ford F-150.

Start your summer off right, at the Sounds of Summer Kickoff Celebration, the biggest party in Black Hawk!

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Memorial Day

Y

FAMILY FEATURES

ou can turn any summer day into a special occasion with a cool ice cream treat. From classic favorites to innova­ tive new flavors, it only takes a scoop or two to bring out plenty of smiles.

For kids, summertime is about chilling out, and there’s no better way to enjoy this slowed down pace than with a refreshing, frosty treat. Celebrate birthday parties, holiday gatherings or days that end in “y” with special ice cream concoctions that are destined to create sweet memories.

Celebrate summer Grab a spoon and dig into these scrumptious recipes, featuring delicious Blue Bunny ice cream flavors. These treats make it easy for everyone to customize to their own sweet preference, whether it’s pairing creamy Blue Bunny ice cream with the gooey goodness of freshly-baked chocolate cake, the buttery finish of a flaky pie crust or in a classic, richly adorned

parfait.

For other great ideas to cool down your summer days and nights, visit www.

BlueBunny.com.

Ice Cream Cupcakes Yield: 18 to 20 cupcakes Cupcake liners 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup brewed coffee 1 container Blue Bunny Caramel Fudge Brownie Sundae, Vanilla or your favorite Blue Bunny flavor Decorations (such as sprinkles, cupcake skewers, cherries)

Peanut Butter Sundae Parfaits Yield: 10 to 12 sundae parfaits 6 waffle or sugar cones Chocolate cake or brownies Chocolate chip cookies Blue Bunny Peanut Butter Panic Ice Cream Maraschino cherries, sprinkles or cupcake pompom topper for garnish Break up waffle cones, chocolate cake or brownies and chocolate chip cookies into bitesize pieces and place in individual containers or cupcake cups. Or use favorite cake or cookie flavors to customize. Layer ice cream, waffle cone pieces, cake pieces and cookie pieces into mini parfait glasses, or any small glass or bowl. Garnish with Maras­chino cherry, sprinkles or cupcake pom­pom topper.

Tip: Other fun mix-in ideas include pretzels, chocolate candies, marsh­mallows, graham crackers, fudge sauce or caramel sauce.

May 20 - June 2, 2014

To make cupcakes, preheat oven to 350°F. Place cupcake liners in cupcake pan. Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.

Add flour mixture, alter­ nating with coffee. Beat until just incorporated.

Fill cupcake liners about 1/3 full to allow for ice cream. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let cupcakes cool. Using round ice cream scoop, scoop out rounds of ice cream and set on baking sheet in freezer. Once ice cream scoops are frozen, care­fully place one into each cupcake and top with fun decorations.

Mini Ice Cream Pies Yield: 10 mini pies 2 round pie crusts, thawed 1 3 1/2-inch round cookie cutter 10 2- to 3-inch scalloped tart shells 3 cups chocolate chips Blue Bunny Bunny Tracks Ice Cream 1/2 cup chopped peanuts Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out round pie crusts and use round 3 1/2-inch cookie cutter to cut out circles from pie dough. Round cookie cutter should be slightly larger than top of tart shell. Cut out 5 rounds from each pie crust. Grease tart shells and place pie dough rounds down into tart shells, carefully pressing dough into scalloped edges and bottom of tart shell. Pierce bottom of tart shell with fork to prevent it from baking too high. Bake tartlet shells for 8 to 9 min­utes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before flipping out onto work surface. Melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl or double broiler. Carefully dip scalloped edges of tart shells into chocolate and flip over to let cool. Scoop mini balls of ice cream into shells.

Top with drizzle of warm, melted chocolate chips and garnish with chopped peanuts.

Note: Though the recipe calls for brewed coffee, the cupcakes won’t take on its strong flavor.

Layer Up with a Topping Station The sky’s the limit when it comes to the finishing touches of your favorite ice cream treats. Whether you’re indulg­ing in a decadent parfait or simply dishing out a couple of scoops, it’s easy to get every­one involved in a topping soiree.

A topping station is the perfect activity for birthday parties or other kidoriented summer celebrations. Just make sure the station is easily accessible — at their level — and place each topping in its own special bowl or serving dish along with a spoon. Also, be sure to label each topping in case anyone has a food allergy, especially when serv­ing nuts and fruits.

The little ones will have a blast mixing different tastes for the perfect sweet combina­tion. Here are some tasty top­ping ideas to take your ice cream topping bar to a whole new level: • Colorful sprinkles • Maraschino cherries • Icing • Mini chocolate chips • Gummy bears • Chocolate candies

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

• Strawberry slices • Pineapple chunks • Banana chunks • Chopped pecans, peanuts or almonds • Crushed cookies

• Crushed mint candies • Fruit preserves • Whipped cream • Hot fudge or caramel

PAGE 7

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

6110 FIRESTONE BLVD FIRESTONE

1545 S KIPLING ST LAKEWOOD

15051 E 104TH AVE COMMERCE CITY

1173 BERGEN PARK EVERGREEN

8126 S WADSWORTH BLVD LITTLETON

8673 S QUEBEC ST HIGHLANDS RANCH

25637 CONIFER RD CONIFER

7901 S BROADWAY LITTLETON

7984 W ALAMEDA AVE LAKEWOOD

ZONE 10 750 E 104TH AVE THORNTON

ZONE 7 2205 WILDCAT RESERVE PKWY HIGHLANDS RANCH

9983 WADSWORTH BLVD BROOMFIELD

9551 S UNIVERSITY BLVD HIGHLANDS RANCH

10351 FEDERAL BLVD WESTMINSTER

5050 E ARAPAHOE RD CENTENNIAL

3801 E 120TH AVE THORNTON

7575 S UNIVERSITY BLVD CENTENNIAL

12167 SHERIDAN BLVD BROOMFIELD

8200 S HOLLY ST CENTENNIAL

1150 HIGHWAY 287 BROOMFIELD

101 ENGLEWOOD PKWY ENGLEWOOD

13700 COLORADO BLVD THORNTON

100 W LITTLETON BLVD LITTLETON

2355 W 136TH AVE BROOMFIELD

4000 RED CEDAR DR HIGHLANDS RANCH

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

PAGE 8

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Enjoy tea and treasures at TableScapes June 5-7 www.johnnyzscasino.com May Pay Day Johnny Z’s join us for our May Pay Day drawings. Win up to $500 in Z-Play at each drawing. We will have two drawing winners every other hour from noon – 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and Sundays from noon – 6 p.m. That’s just the beginning. We will have two $250 in Z-Play winners at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 8 p.m. on Sundays.

$10,000 Lucky 21 $10,000 Lucky 21 – head to the Z-Spot Pit and win up to $200 at each drawing. Daily drawings from 1 – 9 p.m. every other hour. Every day this month! Just one more way to win at Johnny Z’s.

Memorial Day Join the Z Team on Memorial Day May 26 for a delicious BBQ and 10X points on slots.

Working women raise money for good causes The women of the Assistance League of Denver Auxiliary are teaming up for their annual TableScapes fundraiser with great enthusiasm. This year’s event includes a table setting competition, a delectable tea, boutique shopping, beautiful plants and herb for sale, and tours of Denver’s Landmark No. 73, the historic Bosworth House. You are invited to view and vote on your choice of table settings while enjoying tea and shopping.

Tea and Treasures at TableScapes 2014 takes place Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 5 – 7, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and $24 at the door. Tickets are good for any of the days or times, so you can bring your family, friends at any time during the three-day event.

To purchase tickets, call 303-3552470.

The Auxiliary is the career women’s arm of Assistance League of Denver.

These busy women with career com-

mitments have the opportunity through ALAD to make significant contributions to the community through service.

While meeting at the Bosworth House on the first Monday evening of each month, this group works TableScapes, the Assistance League of Denver on exciting proj- Auxiliary annual fundraiser, is set for June 5 – 7.

Courtesy photo ects, such as providing health kits and books to Denver Public Schools The Assistance League of Denver is children at Operation School Bell, dis- a nonprofit, nonpolitical, nonsectarian tributing ALDO Bears to children in 501(c)3 charitable organization that trauma, and providing several social has provided direct services to children, activities to the elderly in need as part students, victims, and seniors since of Serves our Seniors. The Auxiliary 1958. The all-volunteer organization has been serving the Denver communihas no paid executives or management. ty since 1989. The organization is open to women who want to make a differ- Last year Denver’s Assistance League ence, but have limited time. Call 303- returned nearly $400,000 to the com322-5205 for membership information munity in direct goods and services. or visit www.denver.assistanceleague. For more information or to make a doorg. Select the link for “auxiliaries” – nation, call 303-322-5205, or visit the website.

Assistance League Auxiliary Denver.

BLACK HAWK’S NEWEST CASINO MAY 4 TH - 31ST

GRAND OPENING

CELEBRATION! THE PARTY BEGINS WITH

THE HOTTEST TABLE GAMES IN BLACK HAWK ARE NOW OPEN

www.zcasinobh.com

May 20 - June 2, 2014

|

303-271-2500 |

See Club Z for complete details

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

PAGE 9

Central City Nuggets Signifies a Memorial Day Promo

Central-city.cnty.com Win a Mini Cooper

Memorial Weekend FINAL Event May 23 – 26! Fridays through Monday starting at 4 p.m.

Car awarded in Grand Prize Drawing, 10 p.m., May 26. Earn entries with every 150 base points played on your Player’s Club card. On-the-hour, we will draw for a guaranteed $200 winner. On-the-half-hour through 10 p.m. we draw one name for a $100 prize. If our winner is here they collect the prize, if not it gets added to the 11 p.m. prize, which could be up to $1,000.

All entries go in the giant barrel for the Memorial Day Monday, May 26, drawing for a brand new 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible courtesy of Ralph Schomp Automotive. Five winners will try keys to win one of four $500 first prizes, or the Mini Cooper Grand Prize.

Rocket to Riches Progressive Drawings

Fridays, 4 – 11 p.m. & Saturdays, 2 – 11 p.m., May 30 – July 5. Climbing Cash Prizes on the Hour up to $500. $100 Progressive Prizes on the HalfHour. Earn entries with every 150 base points played on your Player’s Club card starting May 27. Earn 4X entries on slots and 2X entries on video poker with all your play on Wednesdays. On-the-hour, we will draw for a guaran-

PAGE 10

teed cash winner. Prizes are $100 until 4 p.m., $150 at 5 p.m., $200 at 6 p.m., $250 at 7 p.m., $300 at 8 p.m., $350 at 9 p.m., $400 at 10 p.m., and $500 at 11 p.m.

On-the-half-hour through 10:30 p.m., we draw one name for a $100 prize. If our winner is here they collect the prize, if not it gets added to July 5, 11 p.m., Grand Progressive Prize Drawing, which could rocket up to more than $10,000. ALL ENTRIES go in the giant barrel for the July 4th Weekend Blowout Event, with double progressive prizes Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, leading to the Progressive Grand Prize Drawing at 11 p.m. on July 5.

Winfield Crystal Gift Giveaway Tuesdays

Enjoy beautiful Winfield crystal gift giveaways with your play every Tuesday in May. Earn 250 base points that day to receive your free gift.

May 20 – Crystal Bowl May 27 – Crystal Covered Box

$5.99 Prime Rib Every Day

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

4X Entries on Slots & 2X Entries on Video Poker on Wednesdays

Get 4X entries on slots and 2X entries on video poker every Wednesday for our Friday and Saturday cash drawings, or for a 2014 Mini Cooper Convertible on May 26 at 10 p.m.

Century ‘Lucky’ Club

Players can text “LUCKY” to 313131 to receive an immediate offer for three free entries for that weekend’s drawings or a Free Spin to win up to $1,500. By joining the “Lucky” Club players will receive surprise LUCKY offers via text message. Messaging and text rates may apply.

Facebook Contest

Win $100, plus a Free Hotel Stay and Dinner for Two good Sun.-Thurs., just by liking our Facebook page and winning our monthly drawing from all of our fans!

Mail My Multiplier Monday

Enjoy our 8 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib Special, accompanied by choice of potato with seasonal vegetables, for just $5.99 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.

Players who receive our monthly mailer will receive an offer for a mystery multiplier amount every Monday up to 5X points. Players do not need a coupon or to approach the club before playing. They will automatically receive their selected mystery multiplier amount every Monday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

BINGO –Thursday Bingo

Senior Celebration – Wednesday And Thursday

Enjoy FREE Bingo every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a $100 PRIZE for each game. Players

Guests aged 50 or better receive 2X points on play

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

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.

Note that 50% food discount cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount, and including the $8.99 daily food specials.

Crazy 4 Poker

Get a shot at some crazy cash with this housebanked progressive game with all the thrills of Three Card Poker, plus more. Starting out (as of April 1) with a jackpot of more than $5,000.

New Location

Check out the new location for live poker at Century, upstairs by the table games. We’re bringing it all together into one festive and fun location with a great view of Main Street.

Frozen Bad Beat

Get your shot at the $51,750 Bad Beat (as of midMarch 2014) and ride this train until it reaches the station with decreasing qualifiers.

Big Hand Bonus

Play at the place with the Poker bonus you can win.

Win a qualifying hand with these hands and win a percentage of the progressive jackpot: Royal Flush – 50% of the jackpot Straight Flush – 35% of the jackpot Quad Aces – 25% of the jackpot Quad 2’s, 3’s, or 4’s – 15% of the jackpot Quad 5’s through Kings – 10% of the jackpot

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Humor

Run Joe run and other airport announcements A minute later, it’s updated, “Joe Schmo, doors will be closing in two minutes.” I never want to be in Joe’s position, but if I am, I’d like a little encouragement. “Doors will be closing in two minutes. Run Joe Run! You can do it! We’re all rooting for you!”

And then they could tell us how it turned out. Some of us want to know.

“AWWWWW! Door closed. Joe will have to make other plans.

But what an effort!” Or, “Great job, Joe! We knew you could do it!” Then applause would erupt throughout the airport.

When they announce, “Jane Doe, please return to the security area. You left an item behind,” I wish they’d tell us what

especially sleeping Well, that’s got babies. to be the scariest Now that I’m thing I’ve ever seen listening, I start to in an airport: A hear all the other pacifier – with no airport announcebaby attached – lyments that could ing on the floor in be improved upon, the concourse. You like the one that know what that says, “Don’t leave means: Somewhere your luggage unthere’s a baby with attended. All unno pacifier attached . . . possibly By Dorothy Rosby attended luggage drosby@rushmore.com will be inspected on a plane! YIKES! Then I hear the announce- by airport police.” Frequent flyment: “If you’re traveling with ers would pay more attention an infant who does not have a if they’d add, “And won’t you ticket, please check your ticket be embarrassed to have them for the infant-in-arms notifica- digging through everything you tion.” I think it should say, “If thought was important enough you’re traveling with an infant to bring on your trip.”

The most disturbing airport who does not have a ticket, please make sure you have a message is, “Passenger Joe pacifier.” Or maybe even, “If Schmo! Flight number 1234 you’re traveling with an infant is now boarding at gate numwho does not have a ticket, ber 56. Doors will be closing in please consider driving.” I’m three minutes.” At least it’s the joking. I once traveled with most disturbing message to Joe a baby myself. I love babies, Schmo.

she left. I’m sure this announcement strikes terror into the heart of Jane Doe. It makes the rest of us check our wallets to see if we put our driver’s license back. To show empathy, they could add, “We understand Jane. It’s easy to get a little befuddled going through the security line.

We’ve had people forget their shoes.”

T h e most annoying announcement is the one that says, “Now boarding whoop-de-doo, la-de-da priority first-class passengers.” Well, that’s not exactly what they say, but if they did, it would make the rest of us feel better about ourselves.

Once on the plane, seasoned travelers become complacent

and nervous passengers become even more anxious. I think it would help if flight attendants were a little more assertive: “Now listen up. Put down the book. Turn off the device. I give these safety instructions every day, and no one even looks at me. In the unlikely event that we land in Lake Michigan or the Great Salt Lake, are YOU going to know how to use your seat as a floatation device? I don’t think so. Now pay attention or I call the air marshal.”

Back on the ground, passengers hear that message, “Passengers on flight 622, your baggage will be placed on carousel 4, when it’s unloaded.” They could jazz that up by saying, “Your baggage will be placed on carousel 4 . . . if we have it.

Kidding! Just a little airport humor, folks.”

(Contact drosby@rushmore. com or see www.dorothyrosby. com)

Crossword Puzzle 1

4

5

6

8

11

12

15

17

18

21

22

23

24

25

26

30

32

33

37

38

41

16

27

31

40

28

29

36

7

3

2

19

9

10

14

20

34

Crossword puzzle by Tony Thorpe Answers on page 18 May 20 - June 2, 2014

13

35 39

ACROSS: 1. Idaho Springs Brewery named after these elves (13) 8. Poker table game (3, 2, 4) 9. Korean car maker (3) 10. Unincorporated US territory in the Caribbean (2) 11. Pre-owned (4) 12. Baby’s first word, maybe (2) 13. Military unit, possibly monkeys (5) 15. Type of boat for whitewater adventure (5) 16. Huge British chemical company (3) DOWN: 1. CO ski resort with a bluegrass festival (9) 2. BJ hand you can’t hit (6, 2, 3) 3. Himalayan sasquatch (4) 4. Irritating person or thing (8) 5. Ski resort north of Gunnison (7, 5) 6. Evergreen meadow named after large deer (3) 7. Craps players who make 3 or more points at certain joints (13)

18. US political committee (3) 19. West Germanic language spoken double by some (5) 21. Shula or Johnson of Miami (3) 22. Hardware in the hole (3) 23. Baby Australian marsupial (3) 24. Lee the fish swimming backwards (3) 25. To this or not to this, that is the question (2) 26. OJ judge (3) 27. Creative human activity (3) 29. Loft space below a pitched roof (5)

31. Poker player Lederer (6) 33. Extra period if a game is tied (2) 34. Garden tool you can’t bring home to your mother (3) 36. Chargers LB (3) 37. Hired Dr. Conrad Murray to look after MJ (3) 39. Ancient Sumerian city (2) 40. Gone above and beyond expectations (8) 41. Remaining cards that can improve your poker hand (4)

12. College basketball has a big one in March (5) 14. Large, flightless African bird (7) 15. Greeley brewing company, well received by 49ers (8) 17. Sebastian, British runner won gold in 1980 and 1984 (3) 20. British crib (3) 28. Money charged per unit (4) 30. Amphibian in the hole (4)

31. Variety of a color (3) 32. Government agency overseeing the military (3) 35. Three strikes and you’re this (3) 38. Now Autonation (2)

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

PAGE 11

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

303-582-0810/.bulldurhamcasino.com

Z Casino Sun-Thur 8am-1am/ Formerly Bullwhackers VP 400 Fri-Sat 8am- 3am

No

SD

free valet and self parking

303-271-2500/zcasinobh.com

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

585

No

SD, B

free covered valet

303-582-6100 (1-800-538-LUCK)/saratogacasinobh.com

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

303-582-5600/thegoldengatescasino.com

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

1-888-Lady-Luck/ladyluckblackhawk.com

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

303-582-1100/reddollycasino.net

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

Crystal Palace

VP

101

No

D

free city lot

720-253-1669

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

BJ, C, R, 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

18

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

800-635-LUCK/triplecrowncasinos.com

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.

Closed

PAGE 14

Patricia won $10,000 with her Golden Ticket at Century Casino in Central City.

Marie was a $10,050 Jackpot Winner at Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk.

Randy was a $10,000 Jackpot Winner at Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk.

Dolores won $1200 playing a Triple Diamond machine at Lady Luck Casino.

Lidia and Jose won $9,645 playing a Quick Hit Platinum at Lady Luck Casino.

Gloria won $9,000 playing a Triple Double Red Hot Strike machine at Saratoga Casino Black Hawk.

THE COLORADO GAMBLER â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Celebrating 23 Years

May 20 - June 2, 2014

real

DEALS

Here are some valuable coupons

with exciting savings – compliments of these leading Colorado casinos!

7.77

$

Prime Rib Dinner Or Famous Z Ribs Redeem at Club Z 101 Gregory St - Black Hawk - 303-271-2500 Valid thru May 31, 2014. See Club Z for complete details. Management reserves all rights.

for readers of The Gambler One Coupon Coupon per perguest, guest,per perday, day,Mon.Mon.-Fri. only --Expires Expires4/15/13 6/2/14 One Fri. only

May 20 - June 2, 2014

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

PAGE 15

Colorado History Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village:

Twin cities with different destinies

By Rosemary Fetter

Until shortly after World War I, the future Cherry Hills Village consisted of a few farms, several elaborate summer getaways and a handful of year-round residences for those who preferred country living. Some also purchased land as an investment, with an eye toward future residential development. As automobile ownership became more prevalent, a smattering of city dwellers began to move farther west of University Street (today’s University Boulevard) and south of Hampden, to an area called “The Circle.”

A key factor in the city’s development, the Cherry Hills Club (men only) opened in 1923 at South University and Hampden Avenue.

Prominent Denver architects Merrill and Burnham Hoyt designed the clubhouse while Saco De Boer, Denver’s leading landscape architect, worked on the grounds and later helped to design Cherry Hills Village. Over the years, the golf course hosted many celebrities and celebrity tournaments. At Cherry Hills, Arnold Palmer invented his famous lemonade-ice tree drink, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby played multiple charity events and President Dwight Eisenhower made frequents appearances while he was in Denver.

Cherry Hills is still regarded as one of the most beautiful courses in the country.

In June 1939, the Arapahoe County commissioners established the Cherry Hills district. Landowners hired an expert charged with creating a map that would “continue the area in its present form as a residential and farming district and prevent the erection of “cheap and unsightly” structures, principally business venues. When Denver purchased 180 acres of land east of Colorado Boulevard with a regional airport in mind, Cherry Hills rightfully feared takeover by the ever-expanding metropolis. Citizens voted to incorporate Cherry Hills Village in 1945 and became a home rule city in 1966.

During the 1930s, famous Cherry Hills resident Temple Buell had purchased 192 acres in the future Cherry Hills Village, including an elegant home at South University and Hampden. The well-known architect became co-founder and

PAGE 16

president of the Cherry Hills Country Club and the first president of the Cherry Hills District Improvement Association. Together with corporate attorney Joe Little, who became the city’s first mayor, Buell had spearheaded the Cherry Hills Village push for incorporation.

In 1949, Buell began construction of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center at East 1st Avenue and University Boulevard on a former city dump, the first significant commercial enterprise in the area. Although he had purchased the land decades earlier, political bickering and zoning disputes delayed the project by nearly a quarter of a century. The design of Cherry Creek Shopping Center would be new to retail architecture, with stores grouped together and surrounded by parking lots. An immediate hit, the project made Buell “the father of the urban shopping mall.” He invested extensively in real estate throughout the Denver area and owned much of the land south of the Cherry Creek Mall and around the Polo Grounds. In 1988, the American Institute of Architecture presented Buell with the “Architect of the Year” Award, its highest honor.

Greenwood Village, on the other hand, bears the middle name of Cyrus Greenwood Richardson, a

Rufus “Potato” Clark owned much of the land in present day Greenwood Village.

Temple Hoyne Buell, prominent architect and early co-founder of Cherry Hills Village.

Maine native, former country schoolteacher, lawyer and real estate developer. A talented entrepreneur suffering from poor health, Richardson moved the family to Denver in 1869. The climate change did wonders for the young man, and Richardson became one of the wealthiest men in the city. He owned the 3,200-acre acre Greenwood Ranch, the northern half of which now includes the Glenmoor subdivision of Cherry Hills Village.

The southern half is now Horseshoe Park and The Preserve in Greenwood Village. In 1899, the Greenwood Ranch included eight reservoirs along the High Line Canal, now part of the Greenwood Village Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve.

The property reached from Steele Street and Stanford Avenue on the

northwest to Garden Avenue and approximately Dahlia Street on the southeast.

Richardson also launched development of the 40-acre Park Lane Square, a working class neighbor of the Country Club District. He and his sister-in-law, Sarah Tibbals, owned 10 acres of land at First and University, where the Denver Country Club was built. His property included the Richardson Ranch, 6,000 acres north of the presentday Anschutz Medical Center. Until his death in 1894, Richardson managed his empire from an office building at 15th and Lawrence Street.

Surprisingly for a man in his position, he was never photographed.

Most of the land that later became Greenwood Village originally belonged to Rufus Clark, founder of the Clark Colony. In 1900, he sold his agricultural investments to the

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

Denver Suburban Homes and Water Company, which marketed the northern section as Highview Park Orchards, largely operated as truck farms. When the Castlewood Dam collapsed during the 1933 Cherry Creek flood, the garden area that had been an agricultural treasure flooded out of existence. During the 1940s, the population consisted mostly of dairy farmers, a few intrepid residents and Denverites who built summer homes in the area. As Denver expanded southward, residents followed the example of Cherry Hills Village. Led by Denver corporate lawyer Charles “Rollie” Enos, citizens created Greenwood Village, which incorporated in 1950 and became a home rule city in 1968. The area got a new lease on life when developer George Wallace built the first structure in the Denver Tech Center in 1962, Today, Cherry Hills Village retains its status as one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in the Denver metro area, with elegant homes and minimal commercial development. Greenwood Village, on the other hand, retains its distinction as an upscale residential area while housing many successful commercial areas, including Greenwood Plaza and parts of the DTC. Taken from Rosemary Fetter’s From Stage Trail to Light Rail, A History of the Dynamic Denver South Corridor, due to be published this fall. For more information on Cherry Hills Village, see High on Country, A Narrative History of Cherry Hills Village by Klasina VanderWerf. Complete history of Greenwood Village can be found on the city’s website, www.greenwood village.com.

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Trail’s End

High, Wide The and birth Handsome of Montana

teams of 12 to 16 horses, mules Montana wagon, picks, shovels, gold Fort Benton, Mont., to Walla Walla, or oxen – travelled as long as celebrates two pans, fresh vegetables, and the Wash., a rough and rugged 600-mile three months to bring goods, birthdays this certainty that they’d get rich if route that required a series of “ponies, supplies and mining equipyear: becomriders boats and waystations.” anyone could.” ment to the goldfields. Altering a terri“There was no lack of opportuniDeparting Central City on natively, the Montana-Idaho tory on May May 4, 1863, they journeyed ties for those who were alert to makTransportation steamboat line 26, 1864, and to Fort Bridger in southwest ing money,” Clark wrote in his jourbrought goods up the Missouri achieving Wyoming, then northward. The nal, a sentiment that he applied to his River; then wagons labored for statehood on professional life with huge success.

700-mile trek took 65 days. two months from the Fort BenNov. 8, 1889.

By the 1890s, William A. Clark had Clark later described the ton river port southwest over Although sepflood of humanity he encoun- become fabulously famously wealthy the Northern Overland Wagon arated by the tered on his way to the gold from commerce, banking, Butte copRoad to finally reach the southfairly flat state strike, “We found some stam- per mining and railroad building. of Wyoming, Colorado and Montana west Montana mining districts.

President Abraham Lincoln peders on the way, some of There, placer miners used share several things in common, startsigned the act that carved Montana them afoot, others on horseing with their birth through gold dis- gold pans, sluice boxes and hyback, and all we had to do was Territory 150 years ago on May 26, draulic techniques to remove coveries. out of the eastern half of enormous to follow the crowd.”

Colorado was the site of the first gold from the creeks, streams Clark and his comrades Idaho Territory. Lincoln appointed Rocky Mountain rush: the William and rolling hills. By 1870, reached Bannack on the eve of Sydney Edgerton of Ohio as territorial Greene Russell prospecting party placer mining had removed the Gold panning at Nelson Gulch, near Helthe Fourth of July. They com- governor, and the president selected found gold flake at the confluence richest ore deposits: the booms ena. Like Colorado, Montana was birthed menced placer mining, and by Virginia City as the territorial capital. of the South Platte River and Cherry at Bannack, Virginia City and by a gold rush.

By the time Montana achieved the time winter set in they had Creek, which triggered an 1859-1860 Nevada City had flickered out.

Photo courtesy of Denver Public Library – statehood in 1889, Bannack, Virginia accumulated several thousand Western History Collection, X-60187. onslaught of gold seekers, miners and The high, dry climate and deand Nevada City were withering. Heldollars each in gold dust. Clark merchants into the region. Substan- cades of neglect left these “ghost ena won the contested honor of state wintered over in Bannack, which he tial discoveries of gold in the moun- towns” pretty much unchanged. Now tion lands in Montana today. capital, beating out its rival, the copBy the 1860s, more than 30,000 remembered as “a lively place... The per mining town of Butte. Butte, howtains to the west soon spawned Cen- preserved and restored, they are gambling houses were open, where settlers had arrived in search of gold fascinating visitor destinations that tral City and Idaho Springs. ever, went on to become Montana’s Colorado became a territory on depict the earliest days of America’s or mercantile profit, nearly all of Eu- they were running a Spanish game largest city in the early 1900s and the Feb. 28, 1861, and Montana followed Mining West. Last Chance Gulch, on ropean extraction and mostly male. with expert Spanish women.” largest copper mining center in the Mining activity dwindled dur- world. in our footsteps three years later. the other hand, grew into the Helena, Miners from Colorado, Idaho and Both states shared several geographic “Queen City” and Montana’s state California made their way to the re- ing the frigid winter, so Clark hauled The railroads finally reached mote southwest Montana mining wood for a hotel owner, earning $2 Montana in the 1880s to serve the similarities. While each contains vast capital. per day plus meals. Then he pros- mining industry. Railroad transporIn the first years of the 1800s, the districts. eastern plains, Colorado and MonThe most notable arrival from pered by hauling goods from Salt tation also encouraged homesteading tana would both profit mightily from vast region that is now Montana had the mineral-rich Rocky Mountains, as been traversed and documented by Colorado was William C. Clark, who Lake City to the mining towns – flour, settlement, agriculture and stock raiswell as tourists arriving to marvel at the Lewis and Clark expedition. In got his start in mining in 1862 at the butter, tobacco and eggs. Eggs were ing especially on Montana’s eastern the grandeur of our mountain scenery. the early 1860s, most of the territory Bobtail Mine in Central City. When especially prized, selling for $3 apiece plains.

By 1862, the most accessible gold still remained the domain of numer- Clark heard word of the gold strike on as a coveted ingredient for “Tom Unlike Colorado, Montana has deposits had been depleted in Colo- ous native tribes. Military forts helped Grasshopper Creek, he set out with a and Jerry” rum eggnog. During their remained sparsely populated, only rado’s first mining districts. Then a protect the uninvited gold seekers and couple of companions and a wagon transport journey, Clark and his crew last year achieving one million yearshoveled snow for seven days in row, round residents. Harsh sub-zero gold discovery at Grasshopper Creek other settlers; some forts also func- full of goods.

“Our motto was Bannack or Bust,” on the way passing wagons with oxen winters discourage residency. As on in the southwest corner of present- tioned as trading posts. Withstanding frozen in their tracks. day Montana triggered a major rush white settlement, military persecu- he later recalled.

Colorado’s Eastern Plains, drought Author-historian Bill Dedman Next, the nimble entrepreneur and severe blizzards have hampered into the isolated mountainous region tion and unfair treaty agreements, the some 700 miles north and west of Crow, Cheyenne, Assiniboine, Black describes how, “Clark and two pros- secured a lucrative government con- farming and cattle ranching. NeverDenver City. The Grasshopper Creek/ Feet, Gros Ventre, Kootenai, Chip- pector friends left Colorado with tract in 1867. He delivered the U.S. theless, agriculture (especially wheat Bannack gold strike of 1862 was fol- pewa and Cree each occupies reserva- two yokes of cattle, a light Schuttler mail from the steamboat port of production) and stock raising, remain lowed by Alder the state’s foremost Gulch (and Virginindustries. ia City and Nevada Billings and City) in 1863, then several eastern Last Chance Gulch Montana counties in 1864 where the now enjoy a robust town of Helena economy thanks to soon developed. oil and gas drilling, There was no production and reeasy way to get to finement. Like Colothe Montana goldrado, summer tourfields. Prospectors ism is a strong with traveled on foot, visitors to Glacier horseback, wagon National Park, Yelor endured the lowstone Park from brutal nine-day the Montana-Wystagecoach north oming border and from Salt Lake the restored “ghost City. Freight wagtowns” of Bannack, ons from Salt Lake The Montana State Historical Society assists in preserving and curating Virginia City and Nevada City. Virginia City has a handful Virginia City and City − drawn by of residents today, while Nevada City is a ghost town.

Photos by Cathleen Norman Nevada City.

May 20 - June 2, 2014

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

PAGE 17

Rollin’ Dough

Grill up some fun this Memorial Day BBQ POTATOES

tomatoes onto skewers.

Grill kabobs over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until steak is desired doneness and vegetables are tender, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.

Serves: 8

TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21) This is a fortunate time for creative endeavors and career advancement. Your thinking is clear and your intuition is spot on. This is a great time to reach your goals.

Lucky Numbers: 5, 6, 8, 18, 30, 50

GEMINI - (May 22 - June 21) For teachers of any kind this is a fruitful time. This is a lucky time in general for you. Whether your goals are teaching or winning a the love of another or money, this is a good time for you. Lucky Numbers: 2, 14, 17, 21, 35, 64

CANCER - (June 22 - July 22) This is a good time for job advancement. Those in charge are impressed with you. This is not a good time to be spending too freely as you would regret it later on.

Lucky Numbers: 6, 13, 23, 39, 41, 43

LEO - (July 23 – Aug 22) This is a great time for romance. You have magnetic appeal and a way with words during this transit. This could be a romance that takes you by surprise.

Lucky Numbers: 1, 10, 19, 24, 28, 63

Horoscopes

email her at navamsa9@q.com

VIRGO - (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) You are ready to move forward, just sometimes you haven’t been your own best advocate. Despite a few faux pas words not so carefully chosen you will get to advance in your field. Let your actions speak for you.

Lucky Numbers: 12, 16, 26, 35, 42, 61

LIBRA - (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Many challenges recently encountered may not have been sorted out yet. Still some to deal with, some maybe new and yet you have been given the intelligence to handle what’s been presented to you. Lucky Numbers: 4, 17, 20, 24, 33, 36

SCORPIO - (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) This a great time for business or career. Almost without effort your interests are being advanced. You are very intuitive at this time which also helps your interests.

Lucky Numbers: 9, 11, 25, 31, 37, 53

SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) You are lucky in love at this time. An unexpected experience, so much so that you may not believe your opportunity. Misjudgment can ruin this romance.

Lucky Numbers: 19, 24, 28, 29, 34, 50

39. Ur 40. Exceeded 41. Outs

Horoscopes by Teelok

31. Howard 33. OT 34. Hoe 36. Teo 37. AEG

Before you thread steak cubes onto skewers, marinate in Lawry’s Steak & Chop Marinade to add flavors of garlic, cracked black pepper and mustard.

Place beef in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add 1/2 cup of the marinade; turn to coat well. Reserve remaining marinade for brushing.

Refrigerate 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.

Remove beef from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.

Alternately thread beef, onions, zucchini and

24. Eel 25. Be 26. Ito 27. Art 29. Attic

Send us a recipe, your name, a little about yourself, why you chose that recipe, a little about your cooking style, and of course your phone number in case we have questions. Email gambler@ villagerpublishing.com or mail to 8933 E Union Ave., Suite 230, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

Questions? Call Sharon at 303-503-1388.

CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) The grand square of last month brought to you a number of challenges. You are still sorting them out.

Give your all to the challenges in your life and they will be sorted out. Lucky Numbers: 12, 16, 19, 26, 49, 58

AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) You may not be feeling your best, still luck is with you.

You may encounter an unexpected romance from an unexpected quarter. Your speech is most attractive to others at this time. Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 15, 23, 60, 65

PISCES (Feb 20 - March 20) Some people believe we all function either by thought or feeling. At this time your feelings are more true and taking you to a fortuitous path. Follow your heart as it will take you places you want to go. Lucky Numbers: 10, 16, 37, 41, 47, 58 ARIES - (March 21 - April 20) Love is in the air. A romance jump into your life whether you are ready or not. Circumstances may not be right for romance but this is a romance that cannot wait.

You Lucky Numbers: 4, 6, 7, 12, 27, 29

18. RNC 19. Dutch 21. Don 22. Ace 23. Roo

2 pounds............................................................boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup...................Lawry’s Steak & Chop Marinade with Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper, divided 1 large............................................................................................red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 large.............................................................................................zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pint......................................................................................................................cherry tomatoes

DOWN 1. Telluride 2. Mother In Law 3. Yeti 4. Nuisance

5. Crested Butte 6. Elk 7. Sharpshooters 12. Dance 14. Ostrich

15. Crabtree 17. Coe 20. Cot 28. Rate 30. Toad

Contact Mary Nightstar at marynihtstar@yahoo.com and type “horoscope” in the subject line.

11. Used 12. Da 13. Troop 15. Canoe 16. ICI

STEAK & CHOP KABOBS

To be featured in Rollin’ in the Dough:

4 medium.......................................................................................red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon..........................................................................................................................vegetable oil 2 tablespoons...................................................................... McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue Seasoning 1 large............................................................................................................onion, cut into thin wedges Toss potatoes with oil in large bowl. Add Seasoning; toss to coat evenly. Place potatoes and onions on large wide sheet of heavy duty foil. Bring up foil sides; double fold top and ends to tightly seal packet.

Grill over medium-high heat 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender, turning packet over halfway through cook time.

Serves: Makes 8 (3/4-cup) servings.

ACROSS 1. Tommyknockers 8. Let It Ride 9. Kia 10. PR

Send us your recipes!

Recipes courtesy of McCormick: www.mccormick.com

31. Hue 32. DOD 35. Out 38. Go

Crossword puzzle answers from page 5

PAGE 18

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

May 20 - June 2, 2014

Trading Post

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT Looking for a career that rocks? Apply today!

Black Hawk’s Best Bet for a Great, Exciting Job • COOK • BLACK JACK DEALER • FRESH MEXICAN GRILLE • WAITPERSON ATTENDANT • CAGE SUPERVISOR • IT TECHNICIAN • CAGE CASHIER • CRAPS DEALER • SECURITY OFFICER • REVENUE AUDITOR

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

Accounting ★DROP & COUNT (Graveyard Shift) Part Time & Full Time

• Table Games Dealer • SLOT COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR • F&b supervisor • TABLE GAMES SUPERVISOR • Cashier/hosT • DUAL RATE DEALER • COUNT • Cook iCLERK • GUEST SAFETY AGENT • Casino Cleaner • COOKS – ALL LEVELS • mainTenanCe TeChniCian

★BLACK JACK DEALERS Part Time & Full Time

Executive ★INTERNAL ★POKER DEALER/ COMPLIANCE OFFICER SUPERVISOR/DUAL Part Time or Full Time RATE Part Time

★BUFFET SERVERS Part Time & Full Time

★TABLE GAMES SUPERVISOR/DUAL RATE Part Time Internal Maintenance ★INTERNAL MAINTENANCE PORTER Part Time & Full Time Slots ★GUEST SERVICE MANAGER (MANAGER ON DUTY) Part Time

★FOOD & BEVERAGE EXTRA BOARD Part Time/On-Call/ Special Events

Surveillance ★SURVEILLANCE AGENT (Graveyard Shift) Full Time

Food & Beverage ★BARBACK Part Time ★BISTRO 321 SERVERS & BUSSERS Full Time ★JAVA ATTENDANTS Full Time

We take success personally.

Gaming ★CRAPS DEALERS Part Time & Full Time

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

REAL ESTATE

Apply at www.islecasinojobs.com 303-998-7815 EOE/Drug Free Employer

CHIP REDEMPTION Expiration Notice for Bullwhackers Casino Chips / Tokens and Slot Tickets.

Effective August 15, 2014 Bullwhackers Casino Chips and Tokens will expire

and will no longer be redeemable for cash.

Outstanding chips and tokens may be redeemed at Z Casino during regular operating hours until midnight on August 15, 2014. All slot tickets issued

by Bullwhackers Casino from a slot machine will expire 120 days after the ticket was issued.

Slot Tickets for Bullwhackers Casino will be accepted

by Z Casino until the expiration date of the individual ticket.

Contact Z Casino at 303-271-2825 or visit the Z Casino Cashier Cage for additional information.

Seeking the following positions: • BUFFET • JUNIOR HOST ATTENDANT • POKER DEALER • BUFFET CHEF • RESTAURANT • CAGE CASHIER CASHIER • CASINO HOST • SECURITY • COCKTAIL SERVER OFFICER • SERVER • COOKS • SLOT ATTENDANT • DEALER HOST • SLOT TECHNICIAN • DEALER/ DUAL RATE • SOUS CHEF • DISHWASHER • TABLE GAMES DEALER • DOOR GREETER Apply online at affinitygaming.com 300 Main St. Black Hawk, CO 80422

SERVICES MILE HIGH COMMUTER

Direct Van Service To 9 CITIES PLUS ALL CASINOS

FROM DOWNTOWN DENVER Departs Tue - Sat 4 - 8 pm

720-544-9412 Must Call for Van Pickup

May 20 - June 2, 2014

THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years

PAGE 19

big wins

are blooming Saturday, May 24 We’re cookin’ up one of the most exciting events of the year. Join us for the Sounds of Summer Kickoff Celebration. Enjoy tasty BBQ favorites while you see a rocking tribute to the Eagles from The Long Run, all for FREE– all for you. You get FREE beads, sunglasses and so much more.

Plus, enjoy a flair bartender show and receive a FREE light up glass and necklace.

Now – Sunday, May 25 Drive home in a new Ford® F-150 or walk away with up to $20,000 CASH in the Trucks & Bucks Giveaway. Visit us Fridays and Saturdays through May 25 for your chance to win.

Thursdays in May • Noon – 8:00pm Get ready to watch your points grow with Mystery Multipliers. Swipe your card to win a secret point multiplier, Thursdays in May.

1-888-LADY-LUCK • www.ladyluckblackhawk.com © 2014 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Ford and their respective logos, emblems, slogans and vehicle model names and body designs are trademarks and/or service marks of Ford, its subsidiaries, affiliates or licensors. Actual color and features of car may vary from image shown. Phil Long Ford gave the Lady Luck Casino Hotel Black Hawk permission to use the Phil Long Ford logo and name as well as permission to use Ford F-150. Lady Luck and ChaChing! are registered trademarks of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Must be 21 years of age or older. Promotions subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Management reserves all rights. Please visit the guest service center for complete details and official rules for all promotions. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.