Look at Laughlin

BY VICKI TORRES   

August 23, 2010

Room/Show Packages Available at Aquarius for ZZ Top Concert

Rock icons ZZ Top will make an appearance at the Aquarius Casino Resort’s Outdoor Amphitheater on Sunday, September 5 at 9 p.m. Tickets for the one-night concert are available beginning at $45 plus tax. One lucky winner will leave the show with a 12X40 autographed billboard of the group. Every aceIPLAY card member will receive a free swipe at the kiosk for a chance to win the billboard drawing and for every 25 base points earned during slot play gives you another shot. Purchasing concert tickets will also result in an additional five entries and booking the room/show package deal for $369.99 plus tax entitles you to an extra 25 entries.  The package includes a three-night stay Labor Day weekend from Friday, September 3 to Sunday, September 5, plus two silver seat tickets to the performance. Guests will also receive a 25% discount at the buffet and 10% off at Starbucks with an aceIPLAY card. For show/package reservations, call (800) 662-5825.

Riverside Resort Celebrating 44^th Anniversary

Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort is celebrating its 44^th Anniversary all month long and in celebration the Riverside is offering “Anniversary Cash Wednesdays” drawings through September 1.  At 7 p.m. in the South Tower Promotions Area, three winners will be selected at each drawing with the winners being awarded $4,400. Slot and table players can earn drawing tickets for points earned through reel, video poker and keno play and two hours of tracked table play. For complete details on the anniversary promotion, check with the King of Clubs Player’s Club located in the main hotel lobby. Coming up August 31-September 2, the Riverside continues with the anniversary promotions with “Our 44^th Year Slot and Video Poker Tournaments” paying out a total of $37,899 in the combined events. The entry fee is $150 or $100 for an additional player or entering into both tournaments. All participants will receive an invite to the awards banquet, be able to secure a special three night room package for $89, and three breakfast buffets.  For reservations, call (800) 227-3849 ext. 5797. Never one to sit idol, Don Laughlin is currently putting the finishing touches on an outdoor concert arena on top of the parking garage with comedian Bill Engvall scheduled to be the first performer taking center stage on Saturday, September 18. Tickets are priced at $35, $45 and $60. Country-western favorite Sara Evans will be featured on Saturday, October 2 with tickets going for $45, $60 and $80. Heading into the new amphitheater will be Michael Bolton on Saturday, October 16. Tickets are available for $35, $45 and $70. All shows begin at 8:30 p.m. 

Aquarius Buffet Gets a new Look

A new look for the Aquarius Casino Resort’s popular Window on the River Buffet with the finishing touches completed on their remodel. You will now find expanded seating and a completely new menu that includes complimentary wine, champagne or margaritas for guests 21 and older. As always, aceIPLAY members receive a 25% discount everyday.

Pioneer Hosting “Wide Open Miniature Golf Tournament”

For year, the Pioneer has been home to a fun golf tournament and they are putting the final preparations on their “Wide Open Miniature Golf Tournament” set for September 16-19. The two day event is not played on a regulation golf course; instead, the engineering staff at the property spends tireless hours in constructing a special course both indoors and outdoors. The entry fee is $350 and this comes with a four-day/three-night stay, meal coupons, a welcome gift and two rounds of miniature golf. While it helps to be skillful if you want to take home some of the cash prizes being awarded, many entrants just play for the fun, but the cash payouts are very generous.  The first place golfer takes home $7,000; 2^nd place-$3,500; and 3^rd place receives $1,800 with additional cash being paid down to 75^th place. Daily flight winners receive $50 Xtra credit free play. This yearly event always sells out fast, so if you wish to participate, call (800) 634-3469. 

Sin City Burlesque Among the Entertainment Choices set for the Riverside

Entertainment gets a little racy at the Riverside this month with Sin City Burlesque hitting the stage September 1-5. This Vegas-style revue features top female dancers, one hilarious comedian, specialty acts and a terrific sexy female vocalist. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are priced at $30. Coming up September 7-12 is Don Rose back with his Tribute to the King, a major production for Elvis fans. Show time is 8 p.m. with tickets going for $27.  Up next is another Riverside favorite, Doug Kershaw “The Ragin Cajun” who will perform his eclectic mix of rock, blues, jazz, country and Cajun music September 14-19. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $30. A $5 discount is offered to local residents for both the Rose and Kershaw shows. For reservations to any Riverside show, call (800) 227-3849, ext. 616. 

Tropicana Giving out the Loot in this week’s Slot Tournament

Spend just $30 and be one of the entrants in the Tropicana’s “Hot August Slots $20,000 Slot Tournament” August 27-29. Registration takes place on Friday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the special events registration area. On Saturday, August 28, the fun begins with players hitting the machine buttons in two five-minute rounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash prizes include a $5,000 prize for 1^st place; 2^nd place receives $2,500; and 3^rd place is awarded $1,000 with those finishing in the remaining 95 spots also cashing in on prize money. It’s not all gloom and doom if you don’t win any of the money, because all entrants who didn’t do so well in the tournament  will receive a ticket for the “Last Chance’ drawings that will be held on Sunday, August 29 at 1 p.m. At this event, 24 winners will select an envelope with prizes ranging from $50 to $1,500 in cash.

Italian Festival at the Belle and Edgewater

Labor Day Weekend heats up with fun at the Colorado Belle and Edgewater where the two properties will transform the Riverwalk connecting the resorts into a street scene for their Italian Festival September 3-5 throughout the day. Free entertainment and family games will be provided with food and beverages available for purchase. A couple of Italian Festival Packages are being offered that includes a two-night stay, September 3-4 from $99.99, or make it a three-night trip September 3-5 beginning as low as $149.99. Each offer comes with your accommodations, two festival T-shirts, and $30 in Festival Bucks that can be used at the Festival booths. For reservations, call (866) 352-3553 and ask for code: M-ITALY. 

Check with resorts for all current offers published. Hotels have all rights and can cancel or modify at anytime time. On your drive up to Laughlin tune your radio to The Highway FM 98 & 99 for Bart Torres’ up-to-date Laughlin reports. GOOD LUCK!