Albuquerque Journal

BIGGER GAMES

Isleta Resort & Casino opens expanded bingo, poker rooms

- ROZANNA M. MARTINEZ

Isleta Resort & Casino is celebratin­g the grand opening of its bingo and poker rooms.

The new bingo room can accommodat­e 400 players per session and features convenient access to food service. The grand opening of the bingo room was held Thursday, but the festivitie­s continue today and Saturday, July 14, during the evening session. There will be two $10,000 special game sessions. Bingo guests also can enter to win a 2018 Chevy Camaro. Patrons can start earning entries now for the Aug. 11 giveaway.

Isleta’s new poker room also had its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. But the casino is extending the party through Sunday, July 15. Enjoy table hot seat drawings for a chance to win up to $100 in poker chips each hour. Drawings will be held from noon to 11 p.m. today through Sunday. Patrons must buy in to tournament­s or live games to be eligible.

There will be an added-money tournament each hour between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. through Sunday. There will be $1,000 added every day.

Triple Sevens saloon is also getting a makeover. The expanded Triple Sevens will host a celebratio­n beginning at 10 p.m. July 27. The party will feature live music, drink specials, a larger dance floor and more.

The Showroom, which has hosted various top-notch performers, is also getting a face-lift. The Showroom will soon be able to seat 400 patrons as well as feature a state-of-the-art sound and media system, a larger stage, new seating, convenient access to food and beverage service and more. An opening date has not been scheduled, but the casino is looking forward to amped-up performanc­es to help celebrate the new venue.

The transforma­tions are all part of Iseta’s $40 million renovation project.

On the gambling floor, guests can still be part of the “Pack for Paradise” promotion through July 28. Guests will get a chance to win a trip to paradise, including trips to the Caribbean. Players can receive one free entry daily and will earn additional entries with every 25 points earned playing slots, table games, poker and bingo. Trips will be given away at 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Guests also are eligible to swipe at the kiosk on Tuesdays for a chance to win up to 1,000 additional tickets.

Isleta also is continuing its “Coconut Cash” promotion. Guests have a chance to win their share of more than $72,000 just by picking a cash-filled coconut. Winners will be chosen each hour between noon and 8 p.m. Sundays through July 29. Patrons can earn entries by playing their favorite slot machine, table game, poker or bingo.

Isleta’s sister nonsmoking location, Palace West, is holding its “Tropical Punch” promotion. Players have a chance to win up to $1,000 in cash or in free play from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 31. To be eligible, guests must earn 25 points before each drawing by playing their favorite slot machines.

For more informatio­n on Isleta Resort & Casino and Palace West, call 724-3800 or visit isleta.com.

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COURTESY OF ISLETA RESORT & CASINO Isleta Resort & Casino’s poker room, top, and bingo room, above, have a new look.
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