LOOK AT LAUGHLIN BY VICKI TORRES

Riverside and Aquarius to Sponsor the 4th Annual Laughlin River of Lights Boat Parade
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort and Aquarius Casino Resort will be hosting the 4th Annual Laughlin River of Lights Boat Parade this Saturday, November 26 beginning a 5 p.m. This festive parade, floating down the Colorado River features more than a dozen boats all splendidly decorated for the holiday season. Spectators are requested to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Colorado River Food Bank for families in need. Both resorts will have locations set up to drop off donations. All sizes of boats are invited to participate in the parade and a $1,000 prize will be awarded for the best in show. Boat entries are free and can be registered in advance by calling Julie Westley at (928) 234-3075 or logging on to LaughlinExperience.com. Boats can also be registered on the day of the event.

Clint Black and Travis Tritt Headlining at Edgewater’s E Center
Performing over Thanksgiving Weekend is multiple CMA & ACM award-winning singer-songwriter Clint Black on Saturday, November 26 at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are going for $25,$45, $65, and $75 with all-inclusive Clint Black Concert Packages beginning as low as $186.99.  Included is a two-night stay valid for November 24-26, two concert tickets, $20 in Dining Dollars, two entertainment T-shirts and two complimentary cocktails. Another country boy, Travis Tritt will be in concert December 2 with solo tickets running $15, $25, $35 and $45 and two night package deals available from $83.99 (general admission seating) to $147.99 for premium seating. Come out and sweat up a storm with fitness expert Richard Simmons who stops by the E Center on December 10. Show time begins at 2 p.m. with tickets an affordable $10. For information and reservations to any of the shows, call (866) 352-3553. Tickets may also be purchased on line at edgewater-casino.com or at the resort’s Casino Cage.

Aquarius Welcomes Dueling Pianos and the Return of Saint James Gospel Choir
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, a musical experience, “Dueling Pianos” will be taking over Splash Cabaret Lounge at Aquarius Casino Resort 24-26 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pianists and singers Susan Erwin and Lucky Lee Handler will be playing classics and selections from the audience. Admission is free.  On November 25-26, The Saint James Gospel Choir returns to Aquarius Casino Resort to entertain guests with holiday songs and other favorites throughout the property. Performances will begin at 5:00 p.m. and continue through 9:30 p.m. in a number of locations including the casino, main lobby, Café Aquarius and Windows on the River Buffet.  

Riverside’s Entertainment Includes The Gatlin Brothers and Ozark Jubilee
Big entertainment news coming out of the Riverside Resort where Grammy Award winners country musicians Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers will be featured in a five night gig, November 22-27. Tickets are priced at $36. Next up is the talented group Ozark Jubilee with Doofus Doolittle appearing November 29-December 4. Tickets are going for $28 with a $5 discount for locals. Both entertainment choices begin at 7 p.m.   

Avi Presents “Annual Christmas Tree Lighting” and Offer Last Day for iPad Giveaway
The Avi Casino & Resort continues with their beautiful traditional event of their “Annual Christmas Tree Lighting” on Friday, November 25 at 6 p.m. in the hotel lobby. Hot chocolate, coffee, hot apple cider and cookies will be served. Following the free ceremony, entertainment will be provided by Needles High School Marching Band and Chorus in the Grand Ballroom. Advantage Club members have one more day this week to get over to the Avi Resort & Casino for a shot at winning an iPad2. The property is having their last drawing this Sunday, November 27 where lucky members of their Advantage Club have a chance to take one home. For every 50 points earned on your club card entitles you to a drawing ticket for the final Sunday drawing where one winner will have their name drawn at each session of the iPad2 Giveaway at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on November 27. No points will be deducted from your card balance during the promotion.

Treat Yourselves to Thanksgiving Day Feasts at Aquarius and AVI Resort
Aquarius Casino Resort is offering affordable Thanksgiving Day dining on Thursday, November 24. A four course gourmet menu will be served at Vineyard Ristorante from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. for just $25.95 per person when showing your aceIPLAY card and $28.95 for non-card holders. Reservations are recommended by calling (702) 298-5111, ext. 420. For a little more casual feast, check out Windows on the River Buffet (11 a.m.-10 p.m.) where an array of Thanksgiving favorites is just $11.99 per person with the card and $15.99 without. Also serving delicious traditional Thanksgiving Day dinners, with all the trimmings from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. is Café Aquarius for $12.95 for club members and $14.39 without the card. Save a couple of bucks by signing up for your free aceIPLAY card. Holiday dining at the Avi is a real bargain this Thursday. They will be honoring the 2-for-1 buffet on Thanksgiving Day.    

Last Minute Thanksgiving Getaways Available at Tropicana
Believe it or not, if you hurry, you could still be spending the Thanksgiving holidays in Laughlin. Two and three night packages are available at Tropicana. A three night package, Thursday, Friday and Saturday is priced at $179.99 and a two-night deal, Thursday or Friday or Friday and Saturday can be booked for $124.99. Included in either weekend stay is your choice of two breakfast or dinner buffets at the Roundhouse. For the three night special, call (800) 343-4533 and ask for Promo T-8484. For the two-night offer call the same number and ask for code: T-8485.   

Riverside Resort Launches “Late Night Bowlers Club Special”
There is good value in a new program recently launched at the Riverside called “Late Night Bowlers Club Special”. Once you sign up at the counter for the free membership club, you will receive a card that allows you to get discounts on games, shoe rentals, merchandise, food and drink, Sunday-Thursday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Holidays and special events are excluded. Three games of bowling is just $5.25 and shoe rentals are $3. Bowlers will receive 15% off any purchase over $5. For a quick bite, stop by the Snack Bar where big discounts are waiting for you. Riverside Lanes,’ opened Sunday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday-Saturday until 1 a.m., has 34 lanes with high-tech scoring and video features and is adjacent to the child care facility. For additional information, call (702) 298-2535 or (928) 763-7070 and ask for Riverside Lanes.   

Finish up Your Holiday Shopping at Edgewater’s Gift & Craft Show
Looking for some last minute gifts to put under the tree? You will find them at the Edgewater Resort where they will hold their two-day Gift & Craft Show, December 3-4. A wide variety of items will be on sale such as exotic women’s clothing, even Belly Dancing apparel, jewelry and gifts from India, prom dresses and much more. The family event will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No charge required to come in and browse. If you are interested in renting a vendor booth, call Dave at (714) 206-1054.

SNORE Rage at the River Coming to Laughlin Event Center
Once again another thrilling event, SNORE (Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts) is heading to the Laughlin Events Center, December 10-11. The two-day meet will feature stock VW Beetles, buggies, pick up trucks and high-end unlimited vehicles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. A kick-off party will take place on Thursday, December 8 at the Golden Nugget. Races will be held on Saturday and Sunday from 7:15 a.m. until 5 p.m.

River Palms Kicks off December with Multitude of Promotions
It will be an exciting and profitable December at the River Palms Hotel & Casino for members of their Trop Advantage Club. Starting the whirlwind of giveaways is the $1,000 Toy Drive Tournaments in play December 2-4 in the new designated tournament area next to the table games. The entry fee is $10 or you may donate a new unwrapped toy which will be given to Westcare, Arizona, a community-based, family orientated social service and behavioral health program assisting youth, adults and families in rural, tri-state regions in Arizona, California and Nevada. The first place winner of each daily tournament receives $500. For registration, call (800) 835-7903. Beginning December 4 and continuing through December 22 is the resorts Snow Buddies Giveaway for club members who earn 1,000 base points each week, Sunday-Thursday. Simply swipe your card at a kiosk to receive a Snow Buddy Voucher, which may be redeemed at the Trop Advantage Club from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. There is a max of two gifts per promotional week. Here’s a chance at winning more cash during the properties December Tinsel Time $1,000  Slot Tournaments which are held every Thursday through Sunday from December 8-25 from noon to 6 p.m. Club members must earn 25 base points for entry with a re-buy available for an additional 50 points. The tourney pays to 20 places, with the top daily winner pocketing $250. No registration is required; just show up in the tournament area, earn your points and swipe your card and get a score slip and you are good to go. Now for you bingo lovers, the River Palms is hosting their $4,000 Holiday Helper Bingo Bash on December 10 at 1:30 p.m. The buy-in is just $10 per pack with cash prizes ranging from $250 to as much as $1,000. A Free gift and 10X points will be credited to Trop Advantage members. The biggest giveaway at the River Palms is their $10,000 Candy Canes and Cash Blackjack Tournament coming up December 16-18. Registration gets underway on Friday, December 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Special Event Registration Area with tournament action going on Saturday and Sunday with the top six players and a wild card player advancing to the finals on Sunday. The tournament is paying out a grand prize of $2,500 with 36 players receiving cash. Registration fee is $50, or earn a free entry by racking up ten hours of rated table play from December 1-15. Check with the pit for complete details on this lucrative tournament.    

Check with resorts for all current offers published. Hotels have all rights and can cancel or modify at anytime. 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!