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Get a Suited Blackjack, Get A “Pull” At Even More Money

September 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Now this is only at Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort through Sept. 28, 2012.

Kinda looks like this:

 

Here’s the promotion’s poster:

 

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First-of-its-Kind Multi-Property Linked Progressive for Blackjack

May 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

LAS VEGAS – Blackjack enthusiasts have a new way to win more money at more locations, with Station Casinos linking Shuffle Master’s Hit and Run® $1 side bet at nine of its properties: Boulder Station, Fiesta Henderson, Fiestas Rancho, Green Valley Ranch resort, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station and Texas Station. Station Casinos is the first gaming company in Las Vegas to link properties at several locations to a single progressive blackjack jackpot.

To become eligible for the progressive, players may make a $1 side bet when they place their main wager. The Hit and Run® progressive bet is based solely on the dealer’s hand. Players win if the dealer hits blackjack or the dealer’s hand consists of five or more cards (including if the last card busts the dealer’s hand). With the dealer showing blackjack, a player will receive a $4 win. If the dealer’s hand consists of between five and eight cards, the winning ratio begins at $7 and pays as high as $100 or $200 depending on number of decks at that game, and if the dealer’s hand has eight or more cards, the progressive jackpot will be paid. When the progressive is hit, and multiple players placed the side bet, the pot is split amongst the players at the winning table. As of May 25, the progressive jackpot on Station Casinos Double Deck Hit and Run® games is now over $10,500 and the Shoe Hit and Run games are over $15,400.

Station Casinos has offered similar blackjack progressives, however, the jackpots only built within individual properties. Based on the success and popularity of those blackjack progressives, Station Casinos decided to link multiple properties to the Hit and Run® progressive games.

The move follows the recent successful linking of properties for the Fortune Pai Gow Poker® progressive jackpot earlier in the year. Since linking all Station Casinos and Fiesta properties, more than $1 million has been paid to players through Fortune Pai Gow Poker® progressive side bets.

“Station Casinos has been an industry-leader in their commitment to enhancing table games player’s experiences by offering exciting progressive jackpots across multiple properties,” said Gavin Isaacs, Chief Executive Officer of Shuffle Master. “We’re delighted with Station’s success in linking Fortune Pai Gow Poker® Progressive across 10 properties and we are excited to expand the inter-casino linked concept to include Hit and Run® Progressive for blackjack.”

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We Take Dealing Seriously … But We Still Have Fun

February 22, 2012 By 13 Comments

AS CORPORATE VICE President of Table Games I have a lot to deal with in my job.

OK, this is my first time blogging and that was my first (and maybe last) attempt at a witty pun. It does, however, lead me into the topic at hand and a job responsibility of mine I take quite personally: Our Dealers.

In a word, we take the job of dealer at Station and Fiesta Casinos – from the Craps dealer at Red Rock Resort, to the Blackjack dealer at Sunset Station, to the Poker Room dealer at Texas Station – seriously … but not, too, seriously … here’s what I mean:

Our newly hired dealers receive two full shifts (16 hours) of training before they go on a live game. This allows them to learn the Station Casinos’ guest service standards and learn how to deal the games “The Stations” way.

For me, our dealers should interact with our guests and create a fun atmosphere while maintaining a pleasant game pace and accuracy on the game. Characteristics of a good dealer include being friendly, enthusiastic, respectful and outgoing. A good dealer is a team player, works on technical skills, and exhibits a positive attitude. Conversely, bad dealer characteristics include a rude, disrespectful, disinterested attitude, unfriendly or not outgoing, a person unwilling to work hard to develop his or her technical skills.

In short, “The Stations” way of dealing aims to treat you like family, and it’s my job, in part, to ensure this gaming environment at our tables.

Is this the experience you are having while playing our table games? In your experience, what makes a good dealer? Do you have a favorite dealer at one of our casinos? I would love to hear from you. Go ahead, your deal…

The featured blogger for this post is Station Casinos Vice President of Corporate Table Games Jim Ward.

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VIDEO: Our Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway is…ummm…Fast

November 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Strike it Rich drawing is Nov. 27.

WE HAD THE camera out again.

This time we took our video gear over to Santa Fe Station to promote November’s $1.8 Million Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway at Station and Fiesta Casinos. The Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway, as the name suggests, is fast. In fact, on Fridays and Saturdays from October 31 to November 27 at 10 of our casinos, $500 is won every five minutes between 6-8pm. There’s other ways to win, so click the poster to the right. And the big day is still to come, as on Nov. 27 at 9pm someone is going to win $100,000.

Anyway, back to the video.

The “actors” are Station Casinos Team Members.

  • Casey shakes drinks at Revolver and here is at the bar at The Charcoal Room.
  • Chef Javier chops at Cabo Mexican Restaurant and is in the Charcoal Room kitchen in the video.
  • Ranny deals the cards at blackjack.
  • Vanel rules the Rewards Center (the guest in the video is Santa Fe Station’s very own Marketing Manager Chris Cleveland).

All are naturals, don’t you think?

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Station Casinos Wins 25 ‘Best of Las Vegas’ 2010 Awards

March 31, 2010 By 1 Comment

Review Journal Poll: The Best of Las Vegas 2010 – Thanks, Las Vegas, For This Year’s 25 Awards!

STATION CASINOS AWARDS

 

  • Best Players Club – Station Casinos Boarding Pass (11 Years In A Row) – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Football Contest – Station Casinos Great Giveaway (16 Years In A Row) – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Coffee / Cappucino – Starbucks – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Sub Sandwich – Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop (GVR, Red Rock & Aliante Station) – Readers’ Pick & Review-Journal’s Pick

Thank You Las Vegas!

PALACE STATION AWARDS

BOULDER STATION AWARDS

SUNSET STATION AWARDS

RED ROCK AWARDS

  • Best Steakhouse – T-Bones Chophouse – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Keno – Red Rock – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Coffee Shop – Red Rock – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Asian Restaurant – Hachi – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Bowling Alley – Red Rock Lanes – Readers’ Pick

GREEN VALLEY RANCH AWARDS

  • Best Spa – The Spa at GVR – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Brunch – Feast Buffet – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Seafood – Tides Oyster Bar – Readers’ Pick
  • Best Lounge Performer/Tribute Act – Sin City Sinners – Review-Journal’s Pick
  • Best Ice Cream – U-Swirl – Review-Journal’s Pick

ALIANTE STATION AWARDS

FIESTA HENDERSON AWARDS

FIESTA RANCHO AWARDS

WILDFIRE GAMING AWARDS

Comments on the voting? Let us know below!

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