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C O U P O N S • C O L O R A D O H I S T O R Y • C A S I N O G U I D E • G A M I N G • M A P • E N T E R T A I N M E N T

August 5 - 18, 2014

PROMOTIONSBlack Hawk, Central City

promos & giveawaysPage 6-10

ENTERTAINMENT A Vegas Level Variety Show

Aug. 23 at ReservePage 11

BOOK REVIEWS‘Images of America’ covers a lot of Colorado Territory

Page 20

TRAIL’S ENDDoc Holliday:

The Colorado Years Page 21

Check Out Valuable Coupons On page 4

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PAGE 2 THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years August 5 - 18, 2014

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Tony ThorpeMaverick Sharp

There is some-thing about gam-bling that is just contagiously fun. Note the people pouring into Black Hawk and Central City every day and the high-ways packed with cars trekking up the canyon or around the Central City Parkway. The gaming business appears to be having a very good year and the casinos are handling this business really well.

Food, beverages and services are just Las Vegas quality. I now that many peo-ple just kind of sluff off Colorado gam-ing because they don’t think it is Vegas or Reno quality. Well it is now.

Granted, we don’t have the big name performers but there are some good weekend lounge shows especially at The Reserve, which will feature the “Feel This Moment” show, see page 11 of the Colo-rado Gambler for more information.

I mentioned playing in a Saratoga Blackjack tournament that was well re-ceived.

We’ve had the Heartland Poker Tour events several times in Black Hawk at the Golden Gates Casino and it begins on Friday, Sept. 5.

Poker is a daily event with prizes ga-lore for special hands that really do hap-pen. Poker and blackjack are a real mys-tery of how those cards come out of the deck. One never knows what is coming next in a big pot poker game or a black-jack bet. Cards do make the player but the player had better know what to do with those good cards when received.

It is interesting to note that 130,000 signatures were turned in to allow a new casino to be constructed at the Arapa-hoe Race track and other sites in Pueblo and Grand Junction. Pitch is that the money will go to needed school funds.

The issue will be on the November ballot and we hope that voters say “no.”

It seems that the rules were made about 24 years ago where the casinos

could be built in part to create jobs, and rejuvenate dying towns along with rais-ing some money for parks and recre-ation, along with some college funding. This has all occurred and it has raised more than $100 million per year for the state of Colorado.

Casino investors have invested mil-lions in infrastructure, new buildings, equipment and technology. Employees have purchased mountain properties. Now to allow casinos to operate at race-track sites seems like a last gasp for the horseracing business at the expense of our mountain gaming communities.

We do need some sports book loca-tions where bets can be made on pro-fessional sports, such as in Vegas and Reno, and that would generate millions of dollars in new tax revenues for Colo-rado.

The betting does occur and we should make it legal and tax these bets.

First pre-season Broncos game is coming up Thursday, Aug. 7, against the Seattle Seahawks. Go Broncos!

By Bob Sweeney

People looking for fun and games

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Feel the Power to Prowl Jaguar Giveaway

Be on the prowl for your chance to win a 2014 Jaguar F-Type convertible Aug. 31. Enter for your chance to be one of the lucky few to own the first Jaguar sports car in 50 years. Plus, participate in random drawings for $1,000 from 4 – 11 p.m. You get one free entry every day and additional entries with each set of 20 unadjusted points. Plus, earn 25X entries every Thursday in August.

Mystery Point MultiplierReceive up to 15X points Mondays in

August. Visit the Player’s Club or Cashier Services prior to playing to receive a pull tab that will reveal your point multiplier. Point multiplier not valid on video poker. Plus, earn five unadjusted points and receive a free buffet.

5X Points Penny SlotsReceive 5X points on penny slots

each Thursday. Must register at the Player’s Club or Cashier Services prior to playing. Not valid on video poker.

$20,000 Fortune 8 BallWhat does your fortune hold?

$250?, $500? How about $1,000! Participate Friday, Aug. 8 and 29 from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Receive one free entry and additional entries with each set of 10 unadjusted points each drawing night.

Sunday Funday- More Points More Fun

Each Sunday it’s to your benefit to arrive early at the Isle! All guests age 40 or better who play their favorite slot machines from 8 a.m. – 9:59 a.m. will get 7X points, 10 – 11:59 a.m. will get 5X points and noon – midnight will get 3X points. Video poker players will receive 2X points all day. Plus, you will also receive a free ice cream from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and a Free Calypso’s

Buffet after earning five unadjusted points. For complete details, please visit the player’s club.

Bus Fare RefundDo you ride the bus to Black Hawk?

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.

Free Buffet and CashAll new members of the IsleOne

player’s club will receive a free buffet after playing 30 minutes on their new Players card. Plus, receive $20 for a future visit via email when you provide your email address upon sign up.

Play and Stay Play 30 unadjusted points on your

IsleOne club card Sundays through Thursdays between 8 a.m. – midnight ans stay the night on us! Or on Friday, Play 50 unadjusted points and your hotel stay is free. 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 GamesThe 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 Blackjack, Double Deck Blackjack, 21+3, Mississippi Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’Em and Let-It-Ride. Play “Craps-Free Craps” with 10 times odds.

Calypso’s Buffet Whatever your taste, Calypso’s Buf-

fet is sure to satisfy your appetite any day of the week! Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner buffets. Featuring delicious breakfast spreads, crisp salads, freshly baked breads, tender chicken and beef en-trées, wood stone-baked pizzas and savory side dishes. Enjoy succulent crab legs 7 nights a week at our all you can eat dinner buffet!

TradewindsTradewinds at the Isle has a new

menu that 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. So the next time you are hungry for a great burger, visit Tradewinds at the Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk.

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Just Your StyleIt’s your chance to win a 2015

Lincoln MKC at Lady Luck. Now through Aug. 30, earn entries into Lady Luck’s Just Your Style Lincoln MKC giveaway. Guests will receive one free entry each day and additional entries for every 100 unadjusted points played. Drawings will be held Aug. 30, from 2 – 9 p.m. Win $500 in hourly cash drawings. Three winners will be selected at the 6 p.m. drawing; two guests will win $500 and one will drive away in the 2015 Lincoln MKC. See guest services for rules and additional details for all promos and giveaways.

Bonus High LowJoin us Saturday, Aug. 9, 16 and 23

for Bonus High Low. Two winners will be chosen each half hour from 4 – 10 p.m. Winners will guess the next card, higher or lower. Each correct High Low guess is worth $50. And as a bonus, flip a 6th card and double your winnings. Guests could win up to $500. Guests will receive one free entry each promotional day and additional entries with play.

Lucky Lucky BlackjackLady Luck is only one of a few casinos

in Black Hawk that has Lucky Lucky Blackjack, and you can double your chances of winning with every bet. With this newest version of blackjack, players

can make an optional wager that pays up to 200-1 odds based on their two cards and the dealer’s up card. Bonus payments for many more combinations make this one of the most exciting table games around.

Denver Gifts of the Month Cash in this season with new team

gear. Tuesdays, Aug. 5 and 26 play 300 unadjusted points and receive a Denver Orange and Blue Gift. Gifts are available from 10 – 8 p.m. in the Lady Luck promotions area. Disclaimer: Earning of 300 points does not guarantee gift. Gifts available while supplies last.

Football Toss For CashJoin your friends at Lady Luck

on Tuesdays, Aug. 12 and 19 for a football toss for cash. Three guests will be selected each hour from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Winners will toss a football for cash prizes. Top Prize $250! Guests receive one free entry each promotional day and additional entries with play.

Hot Wheel Of CashJoin us Friday, Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29

for your chance to spin the Hot Wheel of Cash. Three winners will be chosen through a random hot seat generator each hour. Once selected, winners will have the chance to spin the Hot Wheel of Cash. Each winner is guaranteed a cash prize. Win up to $250.

New Member OfferNew members that sign up for a

Lady Luck players club card will receive a $20 food voucher at Otis & Henrys after only 10 points played. Share an email and receive even more offers for your next trip. Visit Guest Services to sign up today.

Mystery Point Multiplier Thursdays

Thursdays are a Point Multiplier Mystery! Stop by the promotions area from noon until 8 p.m. to play a game and reveal a mystery point multiplier every Thursday in August. Point multipliers can be 2X, 3X, 5X, 7X, 10X or 20X on slots. 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 August.

Summer BBQSummer barbeques are back every

Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. through Aug. 30. Earn a delicious barbeque by playing 5 points on your Lady Luck Player’s Card.

$10,000 Jackpot FrenzyEarn an entry into Lady Luck’s

$10,000 Jackpot Frenzy. Guests will receive one free entry for every jackpot $1,200 or better won from July 21 through noon on Sept. 6. On Sept. 6 guests can place their entries in Lady Luck’s Jackpot Frenzy drawing that will take place from 2 – 7 p.m. Guests can up to $1,000. More than $10,000 in cash prizes will be given away.

Play And StaySundays through Wednesdays earn

a free room in the Lady Luck Hotel Tower. To earn play 500 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card. Poker and Table Games guests can earn too. 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 40Join us twice a week, Mondays and

Wednesdays, 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 Lady Luck Player’s Card. Make sure to check out Otis & Henry’s brand new Blue Plate Specials menu. Breakfast is available all day too.

Bus Fare RedemptionEvery day in August, guests who

play with a Lady Luck Player’s Card can receive up to $22 cash back on bus fare. Earn 350 unadjusted points on Lady Luck Player’s Card to receive cash back. Poker and table games guests can earn too. 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.

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or fish and chips at Otis & Henry’s. Each day features a different special for only $6.99. Otis & Henry’s combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar and grill with delicious favorites you’d cook at home. Looking for a sweet treat? Try a delicious milkshake. Otis & Henry’s offer great food at great prices.

Monte Carlo The new Monte Carlo Jackpots are up

and running with 12 individual progres-sive prizes. There are jackpots for Royal Flushes, Straight Flushes and any 4 of a kind. Visit the Lady Luck Poker Room, located on the 2nd floor, for details and updated jackpot amounts.

Lady Luck PokerThe Bad Beat Jackpot is now a de-

creasing qualifier. And make sure to check out the new Bounce Back Bonus offers – now every day of the week.

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

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

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

Visit the Lady Luck Poker Room, located on the 2nd floor, for additional details.

Table GamesPlay at Craps, Roulette, Buffalo

Blackjack Bonus and 21+3 extreme. There are 20X odds on Craps EVERYDAY in August. And try your hand at the Double Deck Blackjack table every day of the week. There are always multiple $5 games and $2 craps Monday through Thursday.

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Sounds of Summer – Rock Steady

Mardi Gras Casino presents the Sounds of Summer Block Parties and concert series. Join us on Saturday, Aug. 23, for our Rock Steady Block Party from 2 – 10 p.m. There will be live music from Dotsero & Chase N’ The Dream, lots of food and loads of fun, lots of food and

loads of fun. Don’t miss out on our final block party.

Pigskin Picks Pick the winning team each week,

Tuesday through Sunday during football season for your chance to win weekly cash prizes of up to $1,000. There will also be cash prizes for highest and low-est percentage of regular season wins of up to $2,000. We will kick off our Pigskin picks on Aug. 21 and you can participate weekly through Dec. 28. See Guest Ser-vices for details and get your game on with us.

Breakfast at Bourbon Street/Lucky’s

Stop by and try our new breakfast menu at Lucky’s on the 2nd floor of the Mardi Gras Casino. Breakfast will now be served at Lucky’s Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and at our Bourbon Street Café and Buffet on Fridays from 8 – 11 a.m. And be sure to enjoy our delicious lunch and dinner buffets all week plus our champagne brunch and seafood buffets on the weekends.

$1,000,000 SummerGet your shot at being a millionaire

this summer in our fun and interactive $1,000,000 Summer Spin. More than 250 players will have their chance at the million during the Friday and Saturday drawings, with special drawings on Sunday, Aug. 31, and Labor Day, Mon-day, Sept. 1. Drawings start at 5 p.m. on Fridays and 3 p.m. on Saturdays and you will receive one entry for every 10 base points on slots or 30 minutes tracked table games play. Don’t miss out on your chance at becoming a millionaire.

Treasure Hunt Progressive

The $30,000 prize is up for grabs. The final drawing of our Treasure Hunt Progressive is on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m., and we will draw names until the $30,000 is claimed. If you are in-side our casinos or outside at our Rock Steady Block Party, keep your ears open for your name. We guarantee someone will be $30,000 richer so don’t miss the Treasure Hunt finale.

Scratch & Match Kiosk Game You can win cash, QuickPlay and

other prizes every Tuesday, in our Scratch & Match Kiosk Game. Swipe your A-Play Club Card at any promotion kiosk with no point requirement for the first swipe and get an additional swipe after earning 200 base points on slots after 3 a.m. on the day of the promo-tion. Enjoy summer fun with us here at the Mardi Gras, Gates and Gulch casinos.

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Club ZSign up for a Club Z Card at Z Casino

and receive up to $105 the next day! See Club Z for complete details.

August Hot Bank DrawingsHead to Z Casino for our August Hot

Bank Drawings every Monday and Tues-day. Each winner will receive $100 in Z-Play and anyone playing at the same group of machines will receive $10 in Z-Play.

6X PointsZ Casino is the place for the most

points. 6X points on slots every Wednesday & Thursday.

Match That Money Drawings Come check out this awesome pro-

motion we have every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Win up to $250 in Z-Play at each drawing. The Party Begins with Z.

Take a ride on usZ Casino offers convenient free

shuttle service directly to Johnny Z’s Casino in Central City. Shuttle runs Thursdays, noon – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, noon – midnight, and Sundays, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Free ValetFree 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. Let us do the parking for you.

Z Bucks is now openHead to the 2nd floor and get your

favorite Frappuccino, cappuccino, mocha and much more.

Mustang GrillThe Z Casino Mustang Grill is now

open with an exciting new menu. Try our specialties, which include the amazing prime rib dinner or Famous Z Ribs now only $7.77, located on the 3rd floor.

Table GamesThe Hottest Table Games in Black

Hawk are now open at Z Casino. We have all your favorites from craps with Sharp Shooter to Three Card poker.

Denver A-List nominationZ Casino is proud to announce that

we have been nominated for Denver’s Best Casino on the Denver A-List. This will be our first year competing in the Denver A-List. We hope to live up to the high expectations that we have for ourselves but the expectations of all of you. We plan to accomplish this by having the very best guest service, amazing hot slots, the best food in Black Hawk and much more. The Party Begins with Z.

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$60,000 Game of Grand PrizesSaturdays in August, from 5 – 11

p.m., six guests will be drawn to toss a ball into a sequence of buckets to win an assortment of great prizes worth up to $1,000. Earn entries for every 100 base points on slots and every 30 minutes of rated play on table games from Sunday to Saturday.

$20,000 Break The Bank Fridays in August, from 4 – 11 p.m.,

eight winners will be drawn smash a bank for cash and promo play prizes worth up to $1,000. Earn entries for every 10 base points on slots and 10 minutes of rated play on table games each Friday.

$1,000 Lucky 777’sPlay table games to win $1,000

every Friday night. Every day, from 3 – 9 p.m., seven guests will qualify to win $1,000 on Friday at 11 p.m. Plus, all qualifiers win a free meal for two at the Garden Buffet. Earn entries by playing table games; see your dealer for details.

Early Bird Breakfast in The Café Every day in July, 9 – 11 a.m. Enjoy

one of these delicious specials for only $2: Café Classic Sandwich, Biscuits & Gravy or Café Breakfast.

Mystery Penny MultiplierThursdays in August, from 9 a.m. –

7 p.m., spin the penny point multiplier wheel for up to 12X penny points. Stop by the wheel before you play!

Saratoga 50+Guests 50 and older reap the re-

wards every Monday and Tuesday at Saratoga. Earn 5X points on slots and 2X points on video poker. Plus, earn 50 base points for a free meal in the Garden Buf-fet or receive 50% off. Take advantage of discounted menu items in The Café and receive a $20 bus refund when you earn 200 base points.

Bring a FriendBring a friend and sign them up

as a new Club member and receive $5 Promo Play. Plus, new members receive $10 Promo Play. Up to 4 new friends each day.

Collectible Glass Set GiveawaySunday, Aug. 10, 17 and 24, from

11 p.m. – 7 p.m., play and earn a col-lectible glass set. Gold: 150 base points. Platinum: 100 base points. Diamond: 50 base points.

EPerksDrawings every Monday. Provide us

with an email address and you could win! One winner of $50 Promo Play will be emailed each Monday. The winner will have until the following Sunday to visit Guest Services and claim their prize. If unclaimed, the prize will in-crease $50 each week.

Park, Play, Free BuffetEvery day in August. Earn 50 base

points on the day you valet park and receive a free meal at the Garden Buffet.

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Entries Aug. 1 – 29, drawings Aug. 30

– Sept. 1. Every 1,000 base points earned from Aug. 1 – 29 will earn one entry for our special BIG TICKET barrel. The BIG TICKETS are entered in our BIGGER BUCKS drawings Aug. 30 – 31 and Sept. 1 for plenty of bundles of big cash prizes:

1st drawing: $500 2nd drawing: $500 3rd drawing: $500 4th drawing: $2,500 5th drawing: $1,000$15,000 awarded to 15 winners across

three days of Labor Day Weekend fun.

Tropical Treasure Pair-A-DiceFriday and Saturday, Aug. 8 – 30, 4 –

10 p.m. Three winners chosen each hour. Earn entries with every 150 base points played on your Player’s Club card starting Aug. 3. Our three chosen winners will take turns rolling our Tropical Treasure Pair-A-Dice to try to be the first to climb 21 spaces up their Tropical Tree! Each dice roll climbs closer to the prize, unless the player rolls a 7 or an 11, which sends them back to

start again at the bottom of the tree! First to the top wins $250 cash, while the two runner-ups each win $50 Insta-Play!

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

Guests who sign up at our Player‘s Club for a free club card will get a free $5 Insta-Play bonus immediately on signup. Subscribe to Century Casino emails by providing us your email address for an additional $5 Insta-Play. Give us your phone number and opt-in to join our Lucky Club text offer program for another $5 Insta-Play. Finally, earn 100 base points on your card within 24 hours of signing up for an amazing extra $5 Insta-Play bonus automatically added to your account. That’s $20 in Day One Insta-Play for New Members.

Sunday Football Score BoardScore a touchdown and $700! Score with

drawings every half hour from 2 – 6 p.m. Every player with a Century Casino Player’s Card can get one entry to the drawing per drawing day, additional entries are available to players who receive our mail. Winners punch out spots on our game board to find out how many “yards” they earned on that “down.” Gain a total of ten yards or more for a First Down to win $100 Insta-Play instantly. Score a Field Goal to win a total of $300 cash. Score a Touchdown to win $700 cash. Everyone playing the board wins at least a $50 Insta-Play prize.

Fantasy Golf WednesdayEarn up to two Fantasy Golf Card Scratch

Tickets Each Wednesday in August (at 250 base points and 400 base points each) and win your share of $1,000 in Cash and Insta-Play prizes if you have one of the lowest five scores recorded that day. Win double prizes if your score is under par for the card. Scores are tallied and winners posted the next day and prizes must be claimed within one week.

1st Place: $250 Cash2nd Place: $200 Insta-Play3rd Place: $200 Insta-Play4th Place: $200 Insta-Play5th Place: $150 Insta-Play

Central City Saturday Events Century Casino is the best place to enjoy the

full roster of Central City Saturday events! Park in our free covered parking, cross over our covered walkway into our welcoming casino floor, and a short walk through our slots and table games takes you right to where the action is on Main Street. All events allow open alcohol beverages (in approved cups) on the street.

• Aug. 16 – Tender Belly presents the Central City Bacon Tour: Bacon tasting, entertainment, bacon merchandise, bacon*. (*Bacon tasting is a separate ticketed event.) Recommended for bacon enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, noon – 7 p.m.

• Aug. 23 – Great Central City Beer Fest: Enjoy craft brewery beer tasting*, entertainment, food and merchandise, noon – 7 p.m. (*Beer tasting is a separate ticketed event.)

Insta-Play Insta-Play is now at Century. Players can

redeem their points for Insta-Play right at their slot machines, quickly and easily, for amounts as low as $1 in value. All that’s needed is a quick trip to the Player’s Club to establish a PIN to allow players to take advantage of the convenience and ease of redeeming points directly for Insta-Play, which they can play instantly at their machine. Want to move to another machine? Pull your Player’s Club card and your unused Insta-Play automatically adds back to your account.

5X Points On Penny Slot Tuesday

All guests will receive 5X points on their play on any penny denomination slot ALL DAY from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. automatically. No check-in required.

$7.99 Prime Rib Every DayEnjoy our 8 oz. slow-roasted Prime Rib Special,

accompanied by choice of potato with seasonal vegetables, for just $7.99 from 11 a.m., just by having a player’s card. Prime Rib special is also available for $14.99 with no card. Not to be combined with any other discount or coupon.

BINGO –Thursday BingoEnjoy FREE Bingo every Thursday from 11

a.m. to 9 p.m., with a $100 Insta-Play prize for each game. Players with a Player’s Card can pick up their Bingo card at the Player’s Club one hour before each game.

Military Appreciation MondayGuests with military ID will receive a free ice

cream, plus 50% off meals (up to $25 in one day) at the Retro Deli or Mid City Grill. We also offer a regular hotel military discount rate of $39.95 before tax for a standard room Sundays through Thursdays (certain holidays exempted). Please note that 50% food discount cannot be combined with any other coupon or discount, and including daily food specials.

Win a Mini Fridge Playing Poker and Tables

Players can win entries for weekly drawings for a free mini fridge just by playing poker and table games at Century. Get any of these qualifying hands to win an entry:

Blackjack: Any suited blackjack or pair of Aces dealt.

Craps table: A win on any of the hardways with a $3 minimum bet.

Roulette: A straight up or line bet. Poker room: A winning hand of a full house

or higher.Earn double entries on Fridays from 2 –

10 p.m. On Fridays at 10 p.m. each week, one player will win the fridge. Must be present to win, and names will be drawn until a present winner is found.

New Game – Lucky Lucky Black Jack

Try your luck with this new bonus blackjack game with extra payouts for special hands.

Central City Nuggets


Z-PlaySign up for a Club Z Card at Johnny Z’s Casino and

receive up to $105 in Z-Play the next day. See Club Z for complete details.

$60,000 Bermuda GetawayWin a tropical trip for two in our Johnny Z’s

$60,000 Bermuda Getaway Drawings. Win up to $250 in Z Play at each drawing and 5 finalist entries for the Jamaican Getaway grand prize drawing every time you win. The grand prize drawing will be on Aug. 30 starting at 9:30 p.m., where you could win an exciting trip for two to Bermuda or win one of our four $500 Z Play prizes. Stick around for our $250 Bonus Z Play finalist drawings at 10 p.m., 11 p.m. and midnight.

6X PointsJohnny Z’s Casino is the place for the most

points. 6X points on slots every Monday & Tuesday.

Head up to Z BucksHead to the 2nd floor of Johnny Z’s Casino and

get your favorite Frappuccino, Cappuccino, Mocha and much more.

Z GrillHead to the Z Grill and try our daily specialties

or the amazing Prime Rib dinner or Famous Z Ribs now only $8.99, located on the 2nd floor of Johnny Z’s Casino.

Table GamesPlay the Hottest Table Games in Central City at

Johnny Z’s Casino. We have all your favorites from Craps with Fire Bet, Three Card poker, Double Deck Blackjack & Buffalo Blackjack.

Take a ride on usJohnny Z’s Casino offers convenient free

shuttle service directly to Z Casino in Black Hawk. Shuttle runs Thursdays, noon – 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, noon – midnight, and Sundays 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Denver’s Best Casino nominationWe are excited to be nominated for Denver’s

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Central City Nuggets


By Ray Lundin - GemologistThere have been many claims for the

“Worlds Largest Gold Nugget.” At the time that some of these large nuggets were found (mostly in the 1800s) they were indeed the world’s largest. However, as time went on and gold strikes occurred all over the world, larger nug-gets were found and the title was shifted from one nugget to anoth-er. What was needed was a clear definition of “gold nugget.” The type of nugget that most people are familiar with is the true gold nugget, i.e., a blob of gold formed by nature.

The other type is called “reef gold,” that is, gold that ap-pears imbedded in rock, usually in quartz. When the rock is removed from around the gold, the gold can be recovered in one piece. Reef gold is synonymous with the terms ledge, lode and vein. There are many claims to the world’s largest nugget. Some say the world’s largest nugget in existence, others say the world’s largest recorded nugget, and some say the world’s largest nugget on dis-play. These five nuggets are graded by weight. Now the largest five.

Honorable Mention: Holtermann

Nugget - By far the largest single mass of gold ever found; however, it was not a true nugget – it was reef gold, meaning it was composed of other minerals imbedded in the gold. It was found in New South Wales, Australia, in 1872 and weighed about 630 pounds (about 400

lbs. of gold when smelted). Holt-ermann was the manager and part owner of the Star of Hope Mine where it was found. The “nugget” was broken up and smelted ex-cept for a piece that Holtermann chipped off for a souvenir.

Fifth Largest Nugget: Hand of Faith Nugget - This 61 lb. 11oz nugget was found in 1980 in Western Australia and is the larg-est nugget on public display in

the world. Using a metal detector, it was found lying in a vertical position just below the surface by Kevin Hillier behind his trailer home. It was sold to the Golden Nug-get Hotel and Casino for a million dollars and is now on display at that casino in Las Vegas.

Fourth Largest Nugget: Serra Pelada Nugget - Found in Serra Pelada (Bare Moun-tain), Brazil in 1983 by Julio de Deus Filho. It weighed about 136 pounds. Serra Pelada was like the California gold rush in 1849. Over 100,000 prospectors descended on Serra Pe-

lada until the government stepped in claiming that all mineral rights belonged to the government. Later, in 1990, the miners hit water flooding the 330-foot deep pit that turned the pit into a lake overnight drowning many miners. The nugget is displayed at the “Money Museum” at the Banco Cen-tral of Brazil in Brazilia.

Third Largest Nugget: Welcome Nug-get - In 1858 a group of 24 miners working a claim in Victoria, Australia unearthed a nug-get weighing about 152 pounds. At the time it was the worlds largest single piece of gold. But the fame lasted only 11 years when a larger gold nugget was found. Note that there were a lot of large nuggets found, and not all of them were recorded for fear that those who discov-ered them might be robbed.

Second Largest Nugget: Pepita Canaa Nugget - weighing in at 2145 0z., about 157 lbs. was found Sept. 13, 1983 by miners at the Serra Pelada Mine in the state of Para, Brazil. It currently resides in the Banco Central Mu-seum in Brazil. No other information is given.

World’s Largest Nugget: Welcome Stranger Nugget - Weighing in at about 158 pounds, this nugget was found three inches deep in Victoria, Australia, in 1869 by John Deason and Richard Oats. Since there were no scales capable of weighing a nugget of this

size at the time, it was broken up into three pieces and weighed at a bank. In 1897 an obe-lisk was erected near the spot where the nug-get was discovered. A replica of the nugget is in the City Museum, in Melbourne, Victoria.

Other Notable Nuggets: Tom’s Baby Nugget – The largest Colorado gold nugget was found in the Breckenridge region and weighed 13 pounds.

Mojave Nugget – The largest California gold nugget known to exist today was found in 1977 using a metal detector. It also weighed 13 pounds.

The largest Nevada gold nugget weighed 25 pounds and was found in Dry Gulch, Ne-vada in 1877.

(Author’s note: The Internet shows a pic-ture of a huge boulder shaped “nugget” with a man standing over it. It doesn’t look real - it was too smooth. No info on the weight, where was it found, who found it, where is it now, if it’s real, what’s it worth?)

The other day a friend and I were talk-ing poker via email and he responded to my standard question of how he was doing at the tables with, “You know, I treat it as a second job. If I can make a little dur-ing my three or four hours on the hill I’m happy.”

Wow - that really hit home because what he is doing is the true definition of a second job. Making money at something you like to do because you are good at it over the long term.

This is how I like to think I play the game and why. But, if I am going to be honest with myself, I have gotten away from that simply philosophy and have allowed the game; the players; and my playing timeframes to affect the way I play. How do I know this - by check-ing my poker book and noticing the higher and more frequently spikes either up or down in my results at the tables along with an over-all downward trend in my YTD results.

In evaluating the book, I can see that over

the past 90 days I have had nine ses-sions of large posi-tive wins more than $500 and during the same time frame 12 sessions of negative losses of the same amount or more. Now that’s a lot for a player like me who fo-

cused on a money management type of game.Interestingly enough, in the 90 days prior

to that back at the beginning of the year I had seven sessions with winnings over that $500 mark and only three losing sessions for the same amount.

So the big question is - why did these pat-terns change? This is what is known as “a leak in the game.” It’s time to plug that leak and get back to playing poker like it’s a sec-ond job!

This means no losing in the long run - that would be like paying your boss at work to al-low you to work there.

So, here is the formula to make poker a second job for me: (it works when I stick to it).

First: Treat poker like a job - what are the hourly expectations? Base this estimation on historical winnings; experience; and the game being played.

This means keep the hourly expectations reasonable. For example if a player average $100 win for every 10 hours played - $10 an hour is a reasonable expectation. But, stretching is good - try to improve at least 10%, thus go for an $11 average. It doesn’t seem like much but does add up over time.

This also means understanding where your experience stacks up against those you are playing. For example, if I am playing against tourists and people out to play with the big boys, I have a better chance of win-ning more than if playing against the pro-fessionals. The reason is simple - the pro-fessionals do not build the value of a pot, unless they are ahead in the hand while the recreational player is there for the action and will toss chips in chasing a card hoping to hit, thus building the pot.

Be realistic based on the game you are playing. If playing a $1 - $2 / $100 Hold em game the pots may be smaller so the expected return may be lower than a $30 - $60 ½ kill Hold’em game.

Second: Play shorter and more struc-tured sessions. This is something I am already in the habit of doing - just 3 to 4 hour sessions. But the key is (and what I have gotten away from) is to treat these short sessions as one big session. This means playing the first hand and the last the same; being disciplined on the times you are dedicated to playing; and being OK to leave no matter where you stand results wise.

Third: Don’t get caught up in the short-term results - you are interested in the long term hourly rate. What is a long-term re-sult? For me, it’s by the month (maybe 20 sessions) and by the overall end of year re-sult. The true long-term result is the YTD; what did you make as an hourly rate at the end of the year? That is the only true judge!

So, thanks to my friend I just picked up my second job again and while it may not have medical benefits - it does bring with it a potentially outstanding wage; a really fun work environment; and an opportuni-ty to improve during every session all the way up to becoming the Poker Champion of the World! Time to go to work!

Remember - Play your game!

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Worlds’s Largest Nugget: Welcome Stranger Nugget


A Vegas Level Variety Show Aug. 23 at Reserve

D’Saenz Productions pres-ents “Feel This Moment, A Vegas Level Variety Show,” Aug. 23, in The Lava Room at Reserve Casino in Central City. There is a 3 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. show, which includes an after party.

The show includes comedi-ans, Elvis, singing, dancing and more. Just look at the lineup.

MC/Juggler-Comedi-an Bryson Lang is a comedy-manipulator. He takes both ordinary and out-of-the-ordinary objects and literally spins them into a visual tapestry in a distinctive and dynamic way.

The Jerseys have been wowing fans for years with music from the ‘50s through hits of today. Specializing in the music of Frankie Vallii and the 4 Seasons.

Colorado Elvis is the most requested and sought after Elvis tribute artist in all of Colorado and the surrounding states. Colorado Elvis more closely matches the sound, look and moves of Elvis than anyone performing as Elvis in all of Colorado.

Vocalist Chelsea Grace has been moving au-diences with her authentic, unique and soulful voice. A performer and singer since the age of 5, Chelsea brings to life any torch song.

Allen Bennett is another Sinatra tribute artist who has sang with the Colorado Ballet and the David Taylor dance group. He recently joined up with a group called “The Crooners.”

Marco Alverado is a veteran professional stand-up comic with over 20 years of national

and international experience. High-energy, formidable, cut-ting-edge humor guaranteed to please the most discriminating audiences. He has performed at both the Comedy Works / Com-edy Club; has opened for Robin Williams, Louie Anderson, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Rodriguez, Pat Paulsen, Ellen DeGeneris, Rose-anne Barr, Dennis Miller, Judy Tenuta, Tim Allen, Diane Ford, Los Lobos and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.

Santanna Trujillo is a Michael Jackson tribute artist in the ex-pression of dance. A teacher at

the Colorado renowned Gayton Dance studio, she is a spirited and expressive dancer. Some of the events the Gayton Dance studio has been in-volved in include Ringling Brothers: Barnum & Bailey Circus, Denver Nuggets Halftime Perfor-mance, Harlem Globetrotters Halftime Perfor-mance, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

Plus Seven talented Dancer/Showgirls. After our evening show we plan an after

party with all of our patrons and performers for pictures and networking. For tickets and infor-mation, visit www.feelthismoment.brownpaper tickets.com.

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Entertainment*All bands will play 8 p.m. – midnight on Saturdays and 3 – 7 p.m. on Sundays.• Aug. 9-10: Walker Williams Band (Country)

• Aug. 16-17: Margarita Brothers (60s, Beach Boys)

• Aug. 23-24: Legendary Hitchhikers (Tom Petty Tribute, Classic Rock)

• Aug. 30-31: Steve Thomas Band (Today’s Hits, Variety)

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2nd Annual Gilpin County Fair set forBooth applicationsavailable

P lease stop by and say thank you to the Mardi Gras Casino, the Gil-

pin County Fair’s new-est partner and sponsor of the brand new Mardi Gras Rodeo at the 2014 Gilpin County Fair. We look forward to a long and harmonious part-nership with the Affin-ity Group consisting of the Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch Casinos.

Highlights for the 22nd Annual Gil-pin County Fair include: Mardi Gras/Affinity Group Professional Rodeo Pet-ting Zoo and Pony Rides Slackline Per-formances with teachers on site for those wanting to learn how Contests, Gilpin Gourmet, Talent, Log Splitting and more being planned. Timberline Fire Truck Rides Bungee Trampoline, 27’ Slide, tod-dler bounce and a mechanical bull for free rides. The Nederland Robotics Team

will demonstrate their latest and great-est robotic concepts Gilpin Tae Kwon Do Demo under the Big Top X-treme Dance Force Playground Theater presents “Wild Wild West” Free Face Painting Part 3 of the Gilpin Gymkhana Series Cowboy Church Sunday morning free hot dogs at the bonfire with family games presented by the Gilpin 4H Club, The Famous High Country Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast Sun-day, from 8 – 11 a.m.

For more information, visit http://co.gilpin.co.us/Fair/FairHome.html.

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What happens in Vegas –now happens in Colorado

Cover Story

Golden Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch offer entertainment galore

By Vi Cooper Visitors to any of the three Af-

finity Gaming casinos, Golden Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch, are in for a sur-prise. Since acquiring the proper-ties in November 2012, Affinity has completely reenergized their venues, installing escalators, re-modeling elevators, the addition of an all new buffet, remodeling the poker room, the addition of more than 250 of the newest slots and the launch of the A-Play Club, one of the best clubs in town.

“If you have not been in lately, please come see us. Our team is capable of delivering the best gaming experience in Black Hawk and guest service is our top prior-ity. We want our three casinos to be everyone’s first choice when they think about spending time in Black Hawk,” said Director of Marketing Elizabeth Palar.

With the Golden Gates Casino and Poker Parlor being the home of the Heartland Poker Tour and the Colorado Poker Champion-ship, Affinity’s reputation as the best poker room in town has grown exponentially. The Colora-do Poker Championship starts on Friday, Aug. 15 through Monday, Sept. 1. The Heartland Poker Tour

begins Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Monday, Sept. 15, with both events taking place in Gold-en Gates’ expanded poker room. Players must be 21 years of age to enter and top prizes are running upwards of $200,000.

At the three casinos, players can choose from more than 1,100 slot machines, 32 exciting table games, including video poker, vid-eo baccarat, blackjack, craps, rou-lette and three-card poker. Affini-ty’s Golden Gulch is one of the last all-coin casinos in Black Hawk. At

the Mardi Gras, with its theme of colorful New Orleans-style casino games, there is even a selection of traditional three-reel, pull-handle slots for the sentimental gamer. Also at the Mardi Gras, there are some 750 slot and video poker machines with the modern ease of ticket-in, ticket-out technology, so that winners are not weighed down with pockets full of change.

With promotions aimed at re-warding loyal guests as well as drawing new visitors, Affinity’s ca-sinos are offering a variety of ways

to win big money. Their “Million-Dollar Summer” offers more than 250 players a chance to become a millionaire. Two winners per drawing, four drawings on Fridays and five drawings on Saturdays, with bonus drawings on Labor Day weekend, increase the odds of winning.

The “$60,000 Sizzlin’ Sunday” drawings, held hourly from 1 – 5 p.m., let A-Play Club members earn an entry for every 100 base points or 30 minutes of tracked table games or live poker play. There will be two winners at each drawing and winners must be present.

The “Treasure Hunt Progres-sive Finale” guarantees $30,000 to one lucky winner on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 10 p.m., when names will be drawn until a winner is present. Players earn one entry for every 10 base points on slots or 30 minutes of tracked table games. If you have played at any of the three Affinity Casinos over the last year, you have valid entries in the Trea-sure Hunt drawing and you could be $30,000 richer.

Nifty 50+ promotions on Mon-days and Fabulous 40+ promo-tions on Wednesday lets A-Play Club members who are aged 50 and better and 40 and better re-ceive 50 percent off all food items when paying with points. The program also lets players pick their perk and receive 5X Points on slots, play a kiosk game for a chance to win up to $500 or choose to participate in the Nifty

50/Fabulous 40-slot tournament with $1,000 in prizes.

With multiple food options, the Affinity properties have everyone’s preferences covered. The Bourbon Street Cafe and Buffet offers high quality and a wide range of offer-ings to diners who want an upscale selection at bargain prices. For a Tuesday lunch, the buffet had a variety of foods that included mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, Cajun chicken, Salis-bury steak, dirty rice, pot stickers, cabbage rolls, fried shrimp, cat-fish, mussels, crawfish, clarified butter, crab legs and hand-carved tri-tip steak. Additions include lasagna, various pastas, Panini, pi-lafs and risotto.

An expansive salad bar fea-tures a variety of options, includ-ing romaine and spinach with all the fixings, plus boiled shrimp with lemon and cocktail sauce, fresh crab and potato salads. The dessert tables offer a chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries, pineapple, marshmallows and crispy treats, as well as cakes, pie and other sweet treats. According to responses from recent surveys, the Bourbon Street’s salad bar and desserts rated five stars.

Buffet prices are very rea-sonable with breakfast on Fri-days $6.99, lunch $9.99, dinner $16.99, Seafood Feast Fridays $19.99 (with crab legs and a lob-ster tail), Super Saturday Feast $19.99 (also includes crab legs and a lobster tail) and Champagne brunch on Saturday and Sunday $15.99. Those prices increase by $1 for breakfast and lunch and $2 for dinner and brunch without an A-Play card. There is also an all-new breakfast menu at Lucky’s, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., on the second floor of the Mardi Gras.

Food is served at all three Affin-ity properties, including the Gold-en Gulch, where you can enjoy hot dogs and snacks.

From the new entrance and marquee to the expanded front patio, where a sculpted black hawk reigns, the Golden Mardi Gras and its sister casinos Golden Gates and Golden Gulch, offer entertainment opportunities galore.

As Affinity Regional Vice Presi-dent and General Manager Scott Nelson put it, “Our commitment to providing a quality experience at our Black Hawk properties has never been stronger and we look forward to building the valued re-lationships with our guests.”

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PAGES 12 - 13 THE COLORADO GAMBLER – Celebrating 23 Years August 5 - 18, 2014

Garvin Lambert, Aaron Snow, Lindsey Reed and Lana Taylor serve guests at Lucky’s, known for its breakfast burritos and green chili.

Tony Niehaus, poker room manager, and Kyle Aukland, assistant poker room manager, will host the upcoming Colorado Poker Championship and the Heartland Poker Tournament.

Jan Smith, senior host, and Elizabeth Palar, director of marketing for Affinity Gaming, say their poker room is the best in Black Hawk.

Bourbon Street Café & Buffet salad bar earns five-star ratings, offers a wide range of shrimp, crab and other salads plus all the fixings.

Photos by Sharon Sweeney

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By Linda JonesOn July 26, a beauti-

ful Saturday afternoon - between the quick rain-storms blowing over - the 11th annual Peak to Creek Rotary Duck Race floated its way down North Clear Creek in Black Hawk. The City of Black Hawk had agreed to close Main Street and the Mardi Gras Casino filled it with music and food. Duck race head-quarters occupied the Mardi Gras patio and attracted quite a crowd, with many “adopting” a duck in the Citizens Race, hoping to win the Grand Prize of $1,000.

Residents of sev-eral states gath-ered on the river walk alongside the Mardi Gras to watch the two rac-es; the Sponsor’s Race, featuring the large 8-inch ducks wearing sunglasses and the Citizen’s Race, where endearing little blue, yellow and pink ducks lazily meander down the creek. In the main race, the winning duck’s number tracked it, via computer, to adopter Ed Vermillion from Limon. Ed had stopped by race headquar-ters to join the fun and adopted one

duck, but it paid off handsomely for him. He went home $1,000 richer. Other prizes were won by adopt-ers across Colorado and three prize winners were from other states, two from Illinois and one from Ala-bama.

In the Sponsor’s Race, each ca-sino sponsor is represented by one large duck and The Lodge duck looked like a sure winner. It floated

a true course down the middle of North Clear Creek and was well ahead of the rest of the flock until almost the finish net, when it was caught in a w h i r l p o o l and swirled helplessly as several oth-er sponsor ducks sailed by. The M o n a r c h fowl won the S p o n s o r ’ s Race.

The deco-rated duck fleets this year were

unusually creative and several of them deserve special mention. Lady Luck reproduced a rafting scene, complete with popular brews on-board for après-rafting. Sara-toga tapped into popular culture, creat-ing Madonna, Prince, Mi-chael Jack-son, Cyndi Lauper and Boy George l o o k a l i k e s . Monarch’s clev-er duck fleet held a win-ning hand; big playing cards held by their ducks created a Royal Straight Splash. Mardi Gras created The Quacking Dead, including some

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Ameristar’s fleet

IGT’s Jurassic Park themed fleet.

Century vivacious fleet

Canyon’s creative fleetPhotos by Linda Jones

Best Dressed Fleet trophy winner was the Isle Casino Hotel Black Hawk’s Wizard of Oz fleet. Photos by Linda Jones

Peak to Creek Duck Race a winner for area youth

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Eventsgnarly zombies. Competition for the Best Dressed Fleet trophy was spirited, but the winner was the Isle Casino Hotel’s Wizard of Oz fleet. Dorothy carried Toto and the Tinman, Scarecrow and Lion ac-companied her; the Wicked Witch menaced the group. The innovative diorama of Jurassic Park, created by the IGT crew, included dinosaurs (of course) which drew all the kids’ eyes and even a ranger is his official park vehicle.

This year’s race was a financial winner for the youth projects of the Peak to Peak Rotary. These include sponsoring the Interact club, a ser-vice club, in Gilpin High School, sponsoring students for leadership camps from both Gilpin and Ned-erland High Schools, giving scholar-ships to both high schools and other awards. Credit for this year’s success goes to our generous sponsors in Black Hawk and Central City: Am-eristar, Canyon, Century, Colorado Gambler, IGT, Isle Casino Hotel, Lady Luck, The Lodge, Mardi Gras, Monarch and Saratoga.

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Monarch’s fleet held a winning hand; big play-ing cards held by their ducks created a Royal Straight Splash.

Ron Engels, chief water engineer for the race & mayor of Central City, Ed Vermillion, winner of the $1,000 Grand Prize, and Zane

Laubham, Gilpin County coroner

Lady Luck’s rafting scene, complete with popular brews on-board for après-rafting.Mardi Gras’s “The Quacking Dead,” included

some gnarly zombies.

Saratoga tapped into popular culture, creating Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper and Boy George lookalikes.

Lodge Casino’s fleet seems to know how to party.

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Bull Durham VP 188 No SB city lot 303-582-0810/.bulldurhamcasino.com

Z Casino Formerly BullwhackersMon-Thurs 8am-3am/Fri-Sun 24/7 BJ, C, R, VP 400 No SD, D 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

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The books all look somewhat alike, with the same dimensions and a sepia-toned photo relating to the topic on the cover. Not to be dismissed, these ubiquitous paperbacks each tell the story, primarily through historic pho-tos with some explanatory text, of a neighborhood, a landmark, an ethnic community, local archi-tecture or hundreds of other top-ics sometimes given short shrift in other history books. A lot de-pends on the talents of the sto-ryteller, which varies, along with the quality of photos, always black and white. The three publications listed below are par-ticularly well done.

Denver’s Historic HomesBy Amy Zimmer

Zimmer is a tal-ented historian who also has published an Arcadia book on Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Her treatment of historic homes is very pro-fessional, although somewhat esoteric for those not famil-iar with architectural particulars, (A glos-sary of popular styles with short descrip-tions would have been helpful, as well as an index.) To her credit, Zimmer fo-cuses as much on the owners as she does on the houses, which makes the book more interesting. Photos

include homes long demolished, like Silver King Horace Tabor’s mansion at 17th and Broadway, where his first wife, Augusta, lived out her life minus the errant hus-band. Some of these spectacular structures are still standing, al-though many have been repur-posed. The elegant domain of so-ciety queen Louise Hill at Ninth and Sherman, for example, now serves as law offices. Tweet Kim-ball’s glorious castle in Sedalia is now a museum and performing arts venue and the elegant Grant-Humphreys mansion, now owned by the Colorado Historical Soci-ety, is an event venue. Apartment and commercial structures are occasionally included, as well as drawings and cityscapes.

Irish DenverBy Dennis Gallagher, Tom Noel and James Patrick Walsh

Irish Denver is by far one of the best books on Denver history Arcadia has produced, perhaps it because it was written by three college professors who are also excellent writers. Denver City Au-ditor Dennis Gallagher and Colo-rado historian Tom Noel are local celebrities known for their sharp

wit and comprehensive knowl-edge of local history, while Jim Walsh is founder of the Romero Theater Troupe, which brings nontraditional political history to the general public. Longer on text

than many Images of America books, Irish Denver is fun to read and eloquently tells the success story of Colorado Irish and their wonderful leg-acy.

As the authors tell it, the first Irish Coloradans were miners in Nevada-ville (near Central City) and Leadville. Some, known as ter-riers, worked on the railroads. In the early days, Irish women who worked out of the home were usu-ally domestics. By 1900, however, the Irish population in Denver had soared, and successful Irish businessmen were making their mark, such as John Kernan Mullen, founder of the Colorado Milling

and Eleva-tor Company. Irish immi-grant Thomas Patrick Walsh became a m u l t i - m i l -lionaire with his gold dis-covery at the Camp Bird Mine in the San Juan M o u n t a i n s . Tom Walsh enterta ined P r e s i d e n t Howard Taft at his Wol-hurst man-sion and p u r c h a s e d the Hope Diamond for his daughter, Evalyn Walsh McLean.

The book also delves into the his-

tory of the Irish labor movement, particularly the United Mine Workers and Irish widow Mother Jones, a fiery 80-year-old labor leader. The Irish Catholic Church

in Denver also figures prominent-ly, as do the Irish Catholic politi-cians like former Mayor Tom Cur-rigan and former governors Steve McNichols and Bill Owens.

Denver’s Washington ParkBy Sarah O. McCarthy

One of the city’s finest remind-ers of late 19th and early 20th cen-tury Denver, the Washington Park neighborhood is distinctive both in architecture and popula-tion. Designated one of the “Great Public Spaces in America” by the American Planning Association (2012), the park was primarily designed by architect Reinhard Schuetze. Wash Park opened in 1899, a glowing example of Mayor Robert Speer’s “City Beautiful” efforts. Allegedly, the twin lakes were originally a buffalo wallow.

Although the author does not make this clear (a map would have been helpful), the neighbor-hood can be divided between the eastern and western sides with Downing Street as the dividing line. Each side has its own distinct characteristics and neighborhood association.

The Park area was originally part of South Denver, which an-

nexed to Denver in 1894 after the Silver Crash of 1893. One of the city’s most eco-logically conscious neighborhoods, Wash Park has for the most part stayed true to its original plan. Archi-tecture is chiefly bun-galow style, craftsman and Italianate, with a few Denver Squares thrown in for good measure.

This book is well written and informa-tive, and provides impressive photos of the area, including a 1920s aerial of the park. An index would have been useful, but these are rare in Im-ages publications. Ac-cording to the book’s biography, the author is a 30-year Washing-ton Park “activist.”

‘Images of America’ covers a lot of Colorado Territory

The Colorado Years


Trail’s End

espite earn-ing a degree in dentistry at the age of 20 from

Pennsylvania College, John Hen-ry Holliday is best known in history as a gambler and a killer. Surprisingly, while in Colorado, he never killed anyone.

“Doc” Holliday, hav-ing been diagnosed with tuberculosis, came west for his health in 1873. He spent time in New Mexico and Texas where he made gambling his sole source of income. It was in Texas, in January 1875, that Hol-liday became involved in the first of many gunfights, a shootout with Charles Austin, owner of a popular Dallas saloon. While Austin was not killed, Holliday was nonetheless run out of town.

Following this episode, Holli-day made his first trip to Colorado, traveled the well-known gambling circuits, often staying at Army out-posts along the way. In the sum-mer of 1875 he was living in Den-ver under the alias “Tom Mackey.” He found work as a faro dealer for Charles Foster at the infamous Bab-bitt House, located at 357 Blake St. It was here that Holliday got into a heated argument with Bud Ryan, a well-known gambling tough. The argument turned deadly when both men drew knifes. (Denver had a strict gun ordinance at the time.) Eyewitnesses said Ryan drew first, where upon Holliday then drew his knife from his breast pocket. In the deadly knife fight, Holliday quickly gained the upper hand and managed to slash Ryan a few times. While his wounds were serious, Ryan did recover.

However, the ensuing police in-vestigation resulted in uncovering Holliday’s true identity.

The Denver Republican report-ed the finding in a bit of yellow jour-nalism: “The ‘Doc’ had taken the name of ‘Tom Mackey.’ He is a qui-et, modest man, with a smile that is childlike and bland; he is generally regarded as very inoffensive, but one night he electrified the town by nearly cutting off the head of Budd [sic] Ryan, a well known Denver gambler. ‘Doc’ Holliday, alias ‘Tom Mackey, is a little better known in Denver [now].”

With his identity revealed, Hol-liday left Denver, following the

gambling circuit to Pueblo. There, he found employment dealing faro at the local saloons. By February

1876, he had moved on to the rich gold digs at Deadwood, S.D. Evidently things did not work out for Holliday in Deadwood, as he soon returned to the gambling circuit. After short stints in Colorado and Wyoming, Holliday was back in Texas by 1887, where he

met famed law-man, Wyatt Earp, at Fort Griffin, Texas.

H o l -liday and Earp formed a unique fr iendship, that of alleged gunman and lawman. It was also at Fort Grif-fin that Holliday met Mary Katha-rine Harony, better known in history as “Big Nose Kate.” She would become Holliday’s longtime paramour. Holliday and Big Nose Kate left with Earp for Dodge City, Kan., where the lawman had ac-cepted the position of as-sistant city marshal. Earp served under famed law-man, Charlie Bassett.

In the summer of 1878, Earp was lured into a trap by Ed Morrison whom Earp had dealt with pre-viously. Morrison, backed by two dozen angry armed men, taunted Earp to pull his gun. Holliday rushed to the scene and with his help, the two calmed the situation. Earp would al-ways credit Holliday with saving his life.

Holliday intended to do the same, if need be, on that infamous day of Oct. 29, 1881. The previ-ous year, Holliday, along with Big Nose Kate, had followed his friend to the new mining camp of Tombstone, Ariz. Holli-day’s help was instrumen-tal that day. Earp was the only one uninjured in the

gunfight, while Holliday and Earp’s brothers were only slightly wound-ed.

Several years after the gunfight, Big Nose Kate wrote of Holliday’s reaction after his role in the O.K. Corral gunfight. She said that when Holliday came back to their room, he sat on the bed, wept, and said, “That was awful - awful.”

After a preliminary hearing, it was determined that the

Earps and Holliday had acted within

their duty as law-men and no

charges were filed.

Following the murder of Morgan Earp, Wyatt Earp sought his own jus-tice and left T o m b s t o n e

in what would become known

as the “Vendetta Ride.” At his side, al-

though his illness had advanced, was Holliday.

With warrants out for their arrest, the two de-cided to split paths and rejoin at a later date.

They would never meet again. Holliday was back in Denver

when, on May 15, 1882, he was ar-rested on the Arizona warrant for his involvement in the murder of Frank Stilwell, during the Ven-detta ride. Famed law-man, Bat Masterson, now a U.S. deputy marshal, managed to secure the release of Hol-liday. Master-son escorted H o l l i d a y to Pueblo, where he was released on a surety bond. Mas-terson met with Colorado Gov. Frederick Walker Pitkin on Holliday’s behalf. The governor denied the Arizona extradi-tion request, stating that Colorado had its own warrant for Holliday’s arrest, on illegal gam-bling charges, which were later dropped.

Holliday returned the favor by aiding Masterson in the right-of-way railroad war, known as the “Royal Gorge War.” The war lasted over two months before Masterson, with Holliday at his side, negotiated a settlement.

Despite his advanced tubercular condition, Holliday returned to the high altitude of Leadville, where

he became involved in his last gunfight. In September

1884, Holliday, deal-ing faro in Hyman’s

saloon, was con-fronted by local gambler, Billy Allen. Heated words were e x c h a n g e d and when Al-len pulled his pistol, Holli-day fired two shots, hitting

Allen in the arm and wrist.

Holliday left Leadville, pos-

sibly for the me-dicinal qualities of the

hot springs at Glenwood Springs. However, his tuberculosis was too advanced for any

possibility of a cure. Famed gunman Holliday died in

bed on the morning of Nov. 8, 1887. He was 36.

His body was taken up the steep hill above town to Linwood Cem-etery where he was quietly buried at 4 p.m. that same day. Today, a new tombstone marks what is believed to be Holliday’s final resting spot.

John Henry “Doc” Holliday

Wyatt Earp called Holliday a friend.

Doc Holliday died in Glenwood Springs. Photos courtesy of Denver Public Library, Western History Collection


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SAGITTARIUS - (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)You are still in a lucky period. You could get grants, inheritance or other financial. You have social opportunities but your energy maybe low. Make sure to schedule some down time for yourself. Lucky Numbers: 3, 7, 16, 17, 29, 35 CAPRICORN - (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)The question, “Do you really believe in what you are doing?” is at the root of many changes happening in your life. You haven’t finished getting where you want to go but you are on your way. Lucky Numbers: 12, 14, 17, 29, 31, 34 AQUARIUS - (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)Many opportunities have come your way, you maybe spread too thin. You must take time for yourself of you will feel down simply because you are tired. Lucky Numbers: 3, 9, 17, 21, 23, 31 PISCES (Feb 20 - March 20)Everything seems to be going smoothly in your life. This is a lucky time for you in general. You are especially lucky in love, even if you’re not looking, love will come to you.Lucky Numbers: 10, 19, 26, 29, 39, 48

ARIES - (March 21 - April 20)Many changes are happening in your life. You have many ideas of what to do. You also have lots of responsibilities thrust on you. Go with the flow, all will work out.You Lucky Numbers: 2, 11, 29, 43, 45, 47 TAURUS - (April 21 - May 21)You are ready to go for it, whatever that it is for you. Unfortunately you are having a hard time getting others to hear your ideas or plans. Keep working for your goals as you are close to success. Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 16, 20, 22, 42 GEMINI - (May 22 - June 21)This is a fortunate time for you. Some changes and opportunities maybe subtle others are happening in a way you like. Go for it. You are fortunate socially as well.Lucky Numbers: 6, 12, 15, 23, 43, 51 CANCER - (June 22 - July 22)This period brings appliances breaking down. This break down may involve your health, so take care. Otherwise everything is going on as normal for you.Lucky Numbers: 13, 18, 37, 39, 41, 47

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