May 17, 2012

Where to watch UFC 139 in Las Vegas

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Get it on over here for information about our UFC Viewing Parties for this weekend!

WE’RE BETTING THE swelling isn’t even gone from last weekend’s epic FOX Debut Fights, and we’re ready for more! Yes, tt’s been a busy month for the UFC, and that’s completely okay with fight fans like us. Especially the long-time fans who know how long this main event has been in the making. Shogun Rua and Dan Henderson square off Saturday and it’s going to be one you don’t want to miss. Hendo returns to the UFC after finishing off Fedor in Strikeforce in very impressive fashion. Shogun took out Forrest Griffin brutally in Brazil not long ago. Now they’re ready for the next step towards fighting for Jon “Bones” Jones’ UFC Light-Heavyweight belt.

UPDATE: Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Viewing Parties are $10, not $20 like previous events.

UPDATE AGAIN! You can enter to win free entry for you and a guest at Red Rock’s Facebook Page.

Here’s a list of UFC 139 Fight Parties in Las Vegas at Station Casinos.

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Ovation, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
11011 W. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Louie Anderson Theatre – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino – Club Madrid, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777

‘Bonus Box’ Exclusive at Red Rock

WE ARE CONDUCTING the Nevada Field Trial for “Bonus Box,” a new product from Gaming Support.

Bonus Box is a cylinder that attaches to an existing slot machine and operates on its own Mystery Bonus. Currently we have $500 cash in each box. When the
bonus hits, the guest reaches up and takes the prize!

We can put anything in the box— iPhones, gift cards, etc. We will evaluate performance once the trial concludes and share more information.

What do you think? $500 is pretty good! What else should we put in the Bonus Box?

Las Vegas Spa Tips: The Beauty of Renewal

THE DAYS ARE shrinking, the leaves are turning and the holiday season is beginning its chaotic approach. With full days of work, family, school, kids and everything else we try to fit into our schedule, who has time for skin care? Fortunately, we are masters at multi-tasking, and skin care is no different. Fall and winter can be unforgiving on our complexion, but with a few essential steps, your skin will survive the season with time left over to roast some chestnuts over the fire.

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha (Exfoliants: the forgotten middle child of skin care)

I hear it all day long:

  1. Cleansing? Check!
  2. Hydrating? Check!
  3. Exfoliating?  … Silence.

Here’s the skinny on the elusive science of cell turnover:

The superficial layer of skin called the epidermis is essentially … dead. Without proper shedding of the skin, our moisturizers and anti-aging products cannot work effectively. In addition, the skin becomes congested with oil and dead skin cells resulting in blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and lackluster skin.

Links your skin will love

The brighter side

Exfoliants are extremely effective agents of radiance that are derived from natural ingredients. It is easier than ever to incorporate these polishing pals into your routine. The shady season is the perfect time to try professional treatments to obtain a glow that will make you sparkle in time for the holiday party.

Treatment spotlight

Glycolic Peel: A 30% acid, derived from sugar, that packs a punch and will soften fine lines, reduce sun damage and stimulate collagen production. (Best done in a series of 4-6 sessions)
Mircodermabrasion: You are sure to sparkle from this crystal-based treatment. Best for dry, sun- damaged, and aging skin types. (Best done in a series of 6)
Radiance: Cinnamon and fruit acids coupled with firming agents leave the skin with a warm youthful glow.

Homecare in a hurry

  • Epicurean Herbal Scrub (more at :43 of the video): An apricot-based scrub that removes buildup and leaves the skin brighter and smoother (normal/dry skin types).
  • Hylunia Fruit Acid Exfoliant (more at 1:35 of the video): Packed with AHA acids in a gel formula that digests dead skin while you sleep (normal/sensitive/combination/oily).
  • Epicurean Hydro Plus Moisturizer: This winter proof cream quenches the skin and leaves it soft and hydrated all day (dry skin types).
  • Epicurean Lip Balm: With silky shea butter and healing tea tree oil, this lip balm gives the lips the protection that lasts without cakey, sticky residue.

Have questions or concerns about your skin? Let me know below!

UFC on FOX Fight Parties at Station Casinos

UFC IS ON Fox for the first time ever, and you can watch it with your favorite Fox 5 TV personalities at two Station Casinos in Las Vegas. Westside MMA fans can join the party at Cherry inside Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, while our eastside friends can watch at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station.

Here’s the official announcement from UFC President, Dana White.

Doors open, drink specials and UFC merch giveaways will start at 5pm.  Our partners from Fox 5 will be broadcasting live at 5:30. Olivia Fierro & Dave Hall, along with Denise Pernula, will be live from Cherry at Red Rock, and Jon Castagnino & Claudine Grant will be broadcasting from Club Madrid. We’ll have live interviews from the fights in Anaheim as well as some of the UFC’s greatest hits (literally) before the main event.

Here’s a list of confirmed guests at the Parties. If you can’t make it (shame!) be sure to keep up with us on twitter during the fight.

FOX5 Social Sites:

 

Hashtags:

#FightNight

#UFConFOX

 

FOX 5  @Fox5Vegas

@MoreFOX5

 

  • Red Rock @redrockcasino
  • Facebook.com/RedRock
  • @Oliviafierro
  • @hallfox5
  • @denisepernula
  • @Roynelsonma - Roy Nelson / The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Champion
  • @forrestgriffin – Forrest Griffin / UFC Light Heavyweight Fighter
  • @daveAndMahoney
  • Sunset Station @stationcasinos
  • FB.com/SunsetStation
  • @JonCastagnino
  • @claudinegrant
  • @daveAndMahoney
  • @AmirMMA – Amir Sodollah / UFC Welterweight Fighter

The historic UFC Heavyweight title fight between Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos will start at 6pm – and trust me, you don’t want to look away. These two are both giants, they’re both undefeated, and they’re both young, fast and tough as nails.

Talkin’ Vegas, Vacations & Stand Up For Skateparks with Tony Hawk

STATION CASINOS BLOG (SCB): What’s Stand Up For Skateparks, and how can Las Vegas residents contribute?

Tony Hawk: (TH) Stand Up For Skateparks is one of the most family-centric events of the year in Las Vegas. There are fun games and activities in a carnival atmosphere, plus an incredible demonstration of vert skating. Also a performance by Ben Harper, who happens to serve on our Board of Directors. The event raises critical funds to help the foundation create public skateparks in Las Vegas and across the country. Las Vegas residents are welcome to join us by buying tickets at StandUpForSkateparks.org or donating directly to tonyhawkfoundation.org/donate/.

SCB: We hear that you have some friends who are celebrities and athletes joining us at Red Rock on November 5. Who’s scheduled to appear?

TH: The Vert Demo will include some of the best skaters and BMXers in the world–Mat Hoffman, Andy Macdonald, Kevin Robinson, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Kevin Staab and Mitchie Brusco riding my personal ramp.

Visit StandUpForSkateparks.org for tickets & event details

SCB: What types of items can your guests bid on?

TH: The Live and Silent auctions will include all sorts of vacations, autographed jerseys from sports stars, signed guitars from Green Day, Jane’s Addiction, Pearl Jam, and others, a custom car and motorcycle that I helped design, plus exclusive experiences you can’t find anywhere else.

Keep up with Tony (if you can) on twitter @TonyHawk, and be sure to connect with Red Rock on twitter @RedRockCasino.

SCB: How long have you and your foundation been helping skaters in Vegas?

TH: We’ve been working to help build free, public skateparks across the U.S. since 2002. Stand Up For Skateparks was first brought to Las Vegas in 2009, and since then we’ve launched efforts to build two skateparks. This year we’ll launch number three.

Rub elbows with celebs, athletes on Nov. 5 at Red Rock

Rub elbows with celebs, athletes on Nov. 5 at Red Rock.

SCB: From listening to your radio show, we know you’re a pretty huge music fan, and so are we. (We just wrapped up a big summer concert series with Weezer back in August), bands like Rancid and X have rocked SUFS in the past, but the groove is more funky this year. Got a favorite Ben Harper tune?

TH: Don’t Give Up On Me Now

SCB: You have an impressive fan base on twitter! Do you spend more time skating or tweeting with fans?

TH: Definitely more concentrated time on skating. My Tweeting is generally done right after an event or while traveling.

SCB: As a Dad, what’s a great vacation with you and your kids consist of?

TH: Whatever inspires them and gets them off the computer. We spent a week in Kauai last year and it was fun not being surrounded by all the distractions of our home life (including skating). I plan to take them to Australia next year, so I am hoping that will be the “greatest” vacation yet.

SCB: How often do you visit Las Vegas? What stands out as a memorable Las Vegas moment?

TH: A couple weeks ago I took all my boys to see Blue Man Group. Seeing their faces light up, and knowing that they truly “get” all of the nuances of a show like that makes me happy.

SCB: Everyone who visits Vegas has to try a game or two- what’s your game of choice?

TH: I believe craps has the best odds if you are patient, but I like Blackjack because it is more of a social experience if you get your friends at the same table.

Hot in Las Vegas Slots: Fashionable Fall 2011 Edition

WE’RE NOTHING IF not fashionable here at Station Casinos.

You won’t finding us wearing white after Labor Day and, more importantly, you’ll always find the hottest Las Vegas slot machines and themes in our casinos this fall.

As usual, let’s start it off  with a nice jackpot: above is Sunset Station Director of Slots Daniel handing over a big check to Madeline. Wow!

Here’s latest from the floor as reported by our slot directors.

Got questions for our slots experts? Let us know below!

Newest games at Red Rock Resort include:

  • Pirate Battles (first in the U.S.!)
  • Wizard of Oz – Jouney to Oz
  • Devil of the Deep (Jaws)
  • Tarzan II
  • Mission Impossible

Red Rock on facebook


New Aruze Stepper Reels at GVR.

Across town, the Green Valley Ranch slot floor just got:

  • Jaws
  • Tarzan Lord of the Jungle
  • New Tarzan Adventure Returns
  • New Aruze Stepper Reels
  • Mission Impossible
  • Pirates Battle
  • Also just got 10 more Podium machines from Konami located around the floor.

GVR on facebook


Texas Station sent us this fun picture of Ronald hitting a nice Royal.

Texas, our casino not the state, on facebook


Up in the northwest Valley, Santa Fe Station tell us new additions include:

  • Mission Impossible, Stuntman Sam, The Dark Knight, Pirate Battle, Journey to OZ, The Hangover, Betty Boop, and Sex and the City – Big Diamonds
  • Also, there’s now Keno at Iguana Bar and the VIP Room has been recently reconfigured.

Santa Fe, our casino not the town, on facebook


Our Wildfire Casinos reported these two nuggets:

  • Wheel Poker just found a new home on the slot floor at Wildfire Lanes.
  • And lucky Heidi here won $20k on Double Bonus Poker at Barley’s.

Wildfires on facebook


Got the courage for the new Wizard at Boulder?

On the eastside highway, Boulder Station says they now have:

  • Joker Poker Penny Progressive located by the Subway
  • The latest Wizard of Oz slot machine with Journey to Oz
  • The Dark Knight
  • Stuntman Sam featuring five bonus rounds with great animation from Pixar

facebook on Boulder, we mean, Boulder on facebook


Sunset Station is interactive this time around with a video of the bonus round for Mission Impossible.

Sunset on facebook


And you get to drive the Batmobile!

The friendly folks at Fiesta Henderson are liking their new:

  • The Dark Knight game near valet entrance
  • Mission Impossible by the parking garage restrooms
  • Stuntman Sam across from Fat Burger
  • Pink Ice and Wild Sapphire Megabucks now next to The Hangover by the Food Court

Fiestas on facebook


Close to The Strip, Palace Station’s slot floor recently welcomed:

  • Batman the Dark Knight
  • Penny Wheel of Fortune games near the Grand Cafe
  • Nickel Wheel of Fortune located the famous Oyster Bar
  • Super fun Hangover machines in the Race & Sports area
  • New and exciting Aristocrat’s Tall Tales themes around the floor

Palace on facebook

Tips for blink-182, My Chemical Romance, Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Concerts

RED ROCK CONCERT GUESTS might appreciate a few of these helpful tips directly from the Red Rock Security, Entertainment, and Nightlife Teams for the Honda Civic Tour featuring blink-182 / My Chemical Romance and Enrique Iglesias with special guest Pitbull concerts on October 7th and 8th.

blink-182 and My Chemical Romance Seating Chart

blink-182 and My Chemical Romance Seating Chart


Blink-182 and My Chemical Romance – Friday, October 7
Red Rock Casino Amphitheatre
Showtime: 7 pm
All Ages – Accompanied by Adult
Check ticket availability here
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Enrique & Pitbull Seating Chart

Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Seating Chart

Enrique Iglesias with special guest Pitbull – Saturday, Oct. 8
Red Rock Casino Amphitheatre
Showtime: 7:30 pm
All Ages – Accompanied by Adult (SOLD OUT)
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STRIP SHUTTLE

  • Runs from 10pm-2am on Saturday (October 7th & 8th)
  • $20 per person
  • Tickets may be purchased at the Red Rock front desk
  • Shuttle drops off at the Fashion Show Mall

PARKING TIP: Go east of the hotel on Pavilion Center Drive. Garages will fill up this weekend, so this is a great place to park if you don’t like lines.

WILL CALL is located at the Box Office (near the Race & Sports Book).

  • Opens at 4:00pm on October 7th for blink-182/My Chemical Romance tickets
  • Opens at 4:00pm on October 8th for Enrique Iglesias/Pitbull tickets.

ENTRY LINE:  starts at 4:00pm in front of Kids Quest (near Regal Cinemas).

DOORS OPEN:

  • October 7th Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm
  • October 8th Doors Open at 6:30pm Show Starts at 7:30pm
    *Times are subject to change without notice

ROAD CLOSURE TIP: Park Center Drive will be closed from 8:00am October 7th and reopen on October 9th.

SECURITY TIP No. 1: No backpacks, large bags, posters or signs will be allowed inside the Amphitheatre. Please plan accordingly.

SECURITY TIP No. 2: No video or pro photo gear allowed.  *Note: Interchangeable-lens cameras won’t get in. Please plan accordingly.

DATE NIGHT TIP –  For dining reservations at Hachi, T-Bones and Terra Rossa, please call 702.797.7576. (Come early at Cabo, Grand Cafe and Feast Buffet, no reservations at those restaurants.)

LATE-NIGHT EATS TIP - The Grand Cafe (has a bar, too) is open 24 hours. Big menu. (Great burgers!)

 

Official Parties!!!!

Enrique Iglesias & Pitbull Pre-Party

  • La Kalle Pre-Party Saturday 3pm – 7pm – Lucky Bar (located in the middle of Table Games)
  • Table reservations are available! Call 702-797-7518 for reservations, pricing and availability.
  • 21+ only

 

Red Rock Cabana Club After Parties

Red Rock Cabana Club After Parties

 

Free After Parties at the Cabana Club on Friday and Saturday, (following the concerts)

  • Click for more info about the Cabana Club
  • Cabana reservations are available! Call 702-797-7518 for reservations, pricing and availability.
  • 21+ only, no cover charge.

Keep Rockin’ at the Rocks Lounge After-Parties

  • Dance Friday night away with Zowie Bowie in Rocks Lounge 11pm – 2am
  • Rock Saturday night with Franky Perez in Rocks Lounge 11pm – 2am
  • Table reservations are available! Call 702-797-7518 for reservations, pricing and availability.
  • 21+ only, no cover charge.

 

 

Celebrate National Taco Day with All-You-Can-Eat Tacos

Station Casinos encourages everyone in the Las Vegas area to celebrate National Taco Day at eight Mexican restaurant locations throughout the company. From $6.99-$7.99, diners may test their eating abilities by enjoying unlimited chicken or beef tacos. The fiesta doesn’t end today! The new special continues until further notice, with days of the week and times varying by restaurant.

The following restaurants are found at Station Casinos and Fiesta properties:

Cabo Mexican Restaurant

  • Aliante Station
  • Boulder Station
  • Palace Station
  • Red Rock Resort
  • Santa Fe Station
  • Sunset Station

Garduño’s of Mexico Restaurant Cantina

  • Fiesta Rancho

 Amigo’s Mexican Cantina

  • Fiesta Henderson

The all-you-can-eat taco special coincides with the openings of Cabo at Sunset Station, Aliante Station and Boulder Station.

 

All Station Casinos and Fiesta Mexican restaurants are open for dinner and locations at Boulder Station and Santa Fe Station are open for lunch. Hours vary by location. For more information, log onto www.stationcasinos.com where you can link to each property for details.

 

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About Station Casinos

Station Casinos owns 17 properties throughout Southern Nevada including Boulder Station, Green Valley Ranch resort, Fiesta Rancho, Fiesta Henderson, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Santa Fe Station, Sunset Station, Texas Station, Wild Wild West and several smaller properties under the Wildfire Gaming division such as Gold Rush and Wildfire Casinos. Additionally, the company manages Aliante Station. For more information or to see a complete menu, visit www.stationcasinos.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 4, 2011

 

Contact:          Lori Nelson, Station Casinos

702-495-4248 lori.nelson@stationcasinos.com

 

Jay A. Alpert, Station Casinos

702-495-4244 jay.alpert@stationcasinos.com

 

 

CELEBRATE NATIONAL TACO DAY WITH ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT

TACOS AT STATION CASINOS AND FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANTS

 

 

 

A Guest Blogger’s Perfect Night Out Under the Stars

SO AS A Vegas local its not often that we get to enjoy quality concerts outdoors at night. Up until this point we have only had one on-Strip option for this and it has its drawbacks. So much to my surprise Red Rock Casino invested a lot of resources into building an outdoor concert stage and a really dynamic lineup. It’s still a surprise to me that this entire experience isn’t on the strip.

So depending on the size of the audience for their summer concert series the show is either out by the pool or in the newly built outdoor arena. The night I ventured out featured The Gypsy Kings and was out by the pool. Walking out to the pool area I suddenly realized that there probably wasn’t a more perfect venue for this show. A concert under the stars is a fun and unique experience which if you haven’t done yet you simply aren’t living. There was ample space and the sound was great. It seemed natural that this should be the place for shows like this.

The other big perk was the seating options! You can take a seat and lounge by the pool, you can sit on a raised area overlooking the entire event, or sit in a tiered seating area in front of the stage. Quite honestly there seemed to be only one drawback and that would be all the bars are cash only. So if you venture out, and lets be honest you should, make sure you hit the ATM before going in.

Now I have spent this entire time gushing on the venue but, I should say something about The Gypsy Kings. Never can I recall seeing such a diverse crowd in one place. Their music was great and everyone was having a blast. Personally my only let down is they didn’t play their version of “You got a friend in me” from Toy Story 3 but, lets be honest I doubt that was going to happen. It was really a great night with a perfect combination of place, people, and music.

Sean Wells | @libationblog

 

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Want to check out the next show? Tears For Fears performs on Friday, September 16th. Here’s a classic video. Here’s a link to buy tickets. Hope to see you at Red Rock!

UFC 134 Fight Parties at Station Casinos in Las Vegas

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AUGUST 2011 MAY be the biggest month in UFC history. According to UFC Pres. Dana White, UFC fans are in for big, big things.

Namely, in the long-term, UFC just signed on with FOX, starting in the coming months. Pretty big deal for fight fans like us, as well as our friends who don’t yet know what a rear naked choke or a spinning backfist is.

In the short term, there’s a pretty HUGE fight card (Silva, Okami, Griffin, Rua, Nogiera, and more) on tap for Saturday, August 27 in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, home of the best fighters in Mixed Martial Arts history (Gracies, Silva, Rua, Nogieras – who am I forgetting?). It’s been awhile since UFC was live from Brazil. Check out the preview, courtesy of UFC’s YouTube page, then join us at any of the 7 Las Vegas UFC 134 Fight Parties listed below. Got a prediction? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter. See you at the fight parties!

Aliante Station Casino + Hotel – Access Showroom, $10 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, NV 89084
1-877-477-SOAR (7627)

Fiesta Henderson – Cancun Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
777 W. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 558-7000

UFC 134 Fight Parties in Las Vegas

There are UFC 134 Fight Parties at 7 Station Casinos locations

Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa, Casino – Ovation, $20 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-7777

Palace Station Hotel & Casino – Grand Ballroom – $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
2411 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 367-2411

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa – Cherry, $20 Cover – HD

Doors Open at 5pm – Presale at 4pm
11011 W. Charleston,  Las Vegas, NV 89135
(702) 797-7777

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino – Revolver, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
4949 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 658-4900

Sunset Station Hotel & Casino – Sunset Room, $10 Cover

Doors Open at 5pm
1301 W. Sunset Rd, Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 547-7777