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Look at LaughlinJune 22, 2009
Harrah's Laughlin Kicks off "Road to Fame Sweepstakes" Promotion Harrah's Laughlin will be selecting five lucky players for a shot at winning an all-expense paid trip to The Coliseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and be a treated like VIP during a private screening of the movie "Fame." The winners will also be awarded $2,000 in cash, all part of the prizes being given away in their "Road to Fame Sweepstakes" promotion going on through August 14, 2009. Participants signing up for a new Total Rewards membership will receive one entry into the daily drawings. New members earning 50 Base Reward Credits within the first 24 hours of play will receive a $20 Harrah's Gift Card. Established Total Reward members have a multitude of ways through gaming, dining, seeing a show, etc. to earn entries into the 5 p.m. daily drawing. At these drawings, three winners will be randomly selected and will be allowed to pick one of three wrapped gift boxes. Inside one box will be $100 in Reel Rewards, a second box contains 5,000 Bonus Rewards Credits, and the third holds 2,500 Bonus Rewards Credits. Each winner in the nightly drawings will be invited back to Harrah's Laughlin "Road to Fame Sweepstakes" on August 27 where the five trips and cash will be given away. For more information, call (702) 298-4600 or log on to www.HarrahsLaughlin.com. Three Big Giveaways at the Riverside Belonging to the Riverside Resort's King of Clubs Players Club could pay off in a big way during the next month with three separate promotions going on. The property will be giving away $1,000 a day in their "$30,000 in 30 Days" drawing that takes place Sunday- Monday at 7 p.m. in the South Tower Promotion Area through July 20 where two players will be selected to win $500 each. Every club member earning 50 points on a single rate on reel, video poker or keno machines and for every two hours of tracked play at the table games will receive one drawing ticket. The more points you earn, the better your chances. Also you have until July 20 to get into the "Hot Slot Treasure Hunt" where you can win 6X bonus points on select banks of slot machines. The "Hot Slots" locations will change daily with one section set up in the main casino and the other across the street in Casino West. From July 1-8, the Riverside will be promoting their "Red, White & Blue, More Cash For You" giveaway that is valid for club members playing on "Red, White & Blue 7's" machines. Hit a jackpot of $500 or more and your payout will be doubled up to $1,000. Check with the club booth for details on these three lucrative promotions. Crowds Gathering in Oatman for 4th of July Sidewalk Egg-Frying Contest Oatman, Arizona, a short, scenic drive from Laughlin will hold their 19th annual 4th of July Egg-Frying contest at high noon. With the heat in these parts of the woods during the summer months it is not impossible to actually fry an egg on the hot cement and participants will get the chance to do just that in this free yearly event. Side-walk chefs, whether working in teams or alone, are supplied two eggs by the Chamber of Commerce plus one for a backup. Egg chefs are given Riverside Resort Presenting Great Lineup of Entertainment How about an evening of free entertainment at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort's Starview Room? Coming up this Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m., the 28th Annual Colgate Country Showdown, considered the one of the largest talent searches in the country will showcase 10 aspiring country music stars competing against each other for a chance to make it to the finals to be held later this year for the grand prize of $100,000 and the National Title. Highway Country (KIXW/KIXF/KHWZ is hosting the free regional event for the tenth time. More outstanding entertainment is on board for Don's Celebrity Theatre at the resort beginning with "Dead or Alive: A Tribute to "Bon Jovi" in for a 5-night engagement, June 24-28. This rendition is an exact replica of the world famous rock group. Tickets for the 8 p.m. shows are priced at $27.50 with a $5 discount going to locals with proper ID. If you are ready for some laughs, next up is the antics of the hilarious Ron Stubbs "The Rock & Roll Hypnotist" performing June 30-July 5. Stubbs is very audience pro-active calling members up on stage to participate in the evening show. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. except July 4 when he takes to the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are going for $35.50 with a $10 discount for locals being offered. Another tribute show for Elvis fans is coming in July 7-12 with "Tribute to the King" starring Don Rose. Tickets will set you back $27, and again, locals can take advantage of a $5 savings. For reservations to any of the Riverside's entertainment choices, call (800) 227-3849, ext. 616 or stop by the Entertainment Ticket Office next to the showroom. Fourth of July Fireworks at the Avi Get ready to celebrate the birth of the nation with the free 19th annual "Rockets Over The River" extravaganza hosted by the Avi. The entire pyrotechnic display will be easily visible throughout the Laughlin Riverwalk. The lavish production, starting at 9 p.m. will be choreographed to patriotic music. Win a Trip a Day to Laughlin! How's this for getting something for nothing? The resorts along the river have teamed up with Highway Radio and the Laughlin Tourism Bureau and are offering our radio listeners a free Laughlin getaway as part of the "Win a Trip a Day" giveaway. All you have to do is send an e-mail to bart@highwayradio.com and who knows, you could be the winner! Depending on the resort, the trip will be valid for a two or three night stay. "Sizzling Hot Summer Car Giveaway" at the Tropicana Express A sporty 2009 Nissan 370Z is up for grabs for Players Club members at the Tropicana Express during their "Sizzling Hot Summer Car Giveaway" going on through July 31. Winners can also receive up to $200 in Express Free Play throughout the promotion. Drawings will be held every Friday through July 24 at 6 p.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. where a total of 27 contestants will have their names drawn. Each of the winners will get the $200 in free play and be invited back to the property on Friday, July 31 to play the "Sizzling Hot Summer Car Giveaway" game board. Each finalist will get to pick an envelope. 26 will contain $500 in free play and one will have the keys to the car inside. Players Club members will receive one drawing ticket for every 25 points earned on their accounts through casino play (except live poker) in June. Table games also qualify. Check with the club booth for complete details. River Palms Shows off new High-Limit Gaming Salon Most Laughlin resorts offer higher denomination slots in areas of their casinos. Some even have gone so far as to have separate rooms away from the regular maze of machines. The newest property, the River Palms has just opened up their Elite Island Premium Slot Lounge and Bar for patrons wanting to play higher limits. You will find the secluded location on the east side of the third floor with about 60 of the most popular machines with 80% of the video poker games guaranteeing a 100% payback. One of the new bonus games catching on is "Krazy 8's" which pays triple when you hit four "8's" (with max coins bet) on select Jacks or Better, Bonus Poker and Double, Double Bonus poker machines. Check with resorts for all current offers published. Resorts have all rights and may cancel or modify at anytime. On your drive up to Laughlin tune your radio to the Highway Stations FM 98 & 99 for Bart Torres' up-to-date Laughlin reports. GOOD LUCK!
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