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Holiday Giving – Gift Card Winners

December 15, 2009 By 1 Comment

Happy Holidays and Congratulations to our Gift Card Winners!

If your name was posted on a facebook post and you were directed here from that post, you have been selected to win a $25 Gift Card from Station Casinos. Just fill out the form below so we can mail you your prize!

Station Casinos Holiday Gift Card Giving

  1. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
  2. Promotion will run December 15-17, 2010.
  3. Guests will have until 12pm on 12/17 to participate in the designated holiday post giveaway to be entered into the drawing.
  4. Winners will be randomly chosen from the designated “What is the best gift YOU’VE given someone?” holiday giveaway posts on each of our Facebook fan pages.
  5. Winners will be selected and notified on December 17, 2010 with instructions to supply complete contact information on a form located on the Station Casinos blog (above) .
  6. Winners have until Sunday Night (12/19/2010) at 11:59pm to claim the prize by completing claim form.
  7. Winners not submitting claim form by 12/19/2010 at 11:59pm will forfeit their prize.
  8. Claim Form must be complete, including mailing address to officially claim prize.
  9. Gift Cards will be mailed to the selected winners who claimed their prize.
  10. Allow 4-6 weeks for gift card to arrive.
  11. Only 1 entry accepted per guest.
  12. Guests may win only one (1) prize during this promotion.
  13. Falsification of any information will result in ineligibility.
  14. Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the promotion without notice.
  15. Employees of Station Casinos, Inc., their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies and other coordinating agencies with this promotion (collectively, “Ineligible Individuals”) and members of Ineligible Individuals’ households are not eligible to participate in this promotion.  Winners will attest that they are not Ineligible Individuals.  Immediate family members of Station Casinos Marketing and Player Development Department’s are also ineligible to participate in the promotion.  Immediate family member is defined as spouse, parents, children, siblings and their respective spouses.  Household is defined as living in the same residence as one or more of the above-mentioned individuals.  Employees of the advertising agencies, Nevada Gaming Commission agents and spouses thereof, are not eligible to participate. Each winner may be required to sign a release attesting that they are not any of the above mentioned
  16. Any dispute or situation not covered by the above rules will be resolved by management in a manner deemed by them to be the fairest to all concerned, and that decision shall be final and binding for all participants. The Nevada Gaming Commission will be notified of all such disputes or situations and their subsequent resolution.
  17. Each entrant and winner shall indemnify and hold harmless Station Casinos, Inc., their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, against any damage, loss, claim or liability arising from his or her participation in this promotion.
  18. Station Casinos, Inc, their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, assumes no liability of any kind for any property loss or damage or personal injury occurring in connection with any prizes.
  19. By participating in the promotion, each participant agrees to and acknowledges that they will abide by the official rules, regulations and procedures of the promotion.
  20. Station Casinos, Inc., their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, will not be held responsible for errors or omissions to any advertising material for this promotion including handbills, fliers, posters, billboards, newspaper or spoken advertisements.
  21. All prizes must be claimed at the times indicated above.
  22. Persons who have been evicted from Station Casinos, Inc., their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, or who have requested self-exclusion from a Station Casino are not eligible to participate in the promotion.
  23. Management reserves the right to cancel, change or modify the promotion without notice.
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Vegas Milestone: Boulder Station Celebrates 15 Years

December 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The team has become a "second family" for many of the 150 employees who have worked at the casino on Boulder Highway since it opened in August 1993.

Boulder Station opened its doors to the city of Las Vegas on August 23, 1993. Fifteen wonderful years after that historic day, our property still continues to be a leading contender along the Boulder Highway. More importantly, more than 150 of the original Team Members who helped with the opening proudly remain dedicated to supporting and providing service to our guests.

On August 23, 2009, our Station Casinos Team Members were treated to brunch. The menu included eggs Benedict, carved ham, seasoned potatoes, as well as other delicious food. A special event was planned for our Team Members who have been with the company for 15 years or longer. The festivities were held in the Railhead and Team Members feasted on a gourmet menu that featured grilled steak medallions, chicken Marsala, sautéed asparagus, and much more!

General Manager Don Richardson invited Team Members to say a few words on their fondest memories while working at Boulder Station. Tears were shed and the laughter was contagious, but the constant message resonated through each speech was that “Boulder Station was a second family.”

The evening ended with a raffle where each Team Member was given a small token of appreciation. As one Team Member stated, “I will work for Boulder Station for 15 more years and 15 more years after that!”

Post any of your fond memory of Boulder Station below. Thanks for your support.

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Station Casinos COO blogs, for the first time, EVER!

December 1, 2009 By
Kevin Kelley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Station Casinos

Kevin Kelley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Station Casinos

During my 30-plus years in the gaming industry, I’ve certainly seen a lot of exciting changes and tremendous innovation in what our hotel and casinos offer to you, our valued guest.

Today I’m excited to share with you our latest evolution that taps into the growing popularity and interactive fun that can be found online.

Station Casinos is once again embracing innovation by reaching out to you in a new way with Facebook, Twitter and blogs to name a few. Not that the old way doesn’t work, but it’s one-way communication where we share news, special events and promotions with you in traditional ways such as newspaper and TV ads, emails and direct mail delivered to your home.

To usher in this new era, I’m pleased to welcome you to my very first blog. Not just for Station Casinos, but my very first blog EVER! This will, more than likely, shock my children that I actually have a blog.

The new way gives us a chance to meet and interact with you in real time, before you even step foot inside one of our casinos. We wanted to use these exciting platforms to learn about what’s in the hearts and minds of our guests; find out what’s important to you and get your feedback so we can continue to deliver on our promise to provide you with great value, an array of entertainment choices and extraordinary guest service.

Our philosophy is to be “good listeners” and to help create entertainment experiences for you that are memorable, fun and a great value.

I hope you will check us out and become our Facebook Fan, follow us on Twitter, check out our videos on YouTube and share your photos from your fun times at our casinos on Flickr. Come back and visit my blog from time-to-time as well. In my next posting, I’ll fill you in on what my kids said when they saw my blog.

Before I go, let me close with wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season.

Kevin J. Kelley
Chief Operating Officer

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Talking Turkey with Chef Dirk

November 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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If you have a lot of guests coming, think about cooking two small birds instead of one large one, says Chef Dirk.

Hi, my name is Dirk Hoffer and I am the Corporate Dining Executive Chef at Station Casinos. I am responsible for providing a healthy meal five days a week for approximately 250 people working at the corporate offices. When cooking for a large group of people, which might be 10 to 20 guests in your home, remember that being prepared is always the key for 20 guests or 200. This means that any dish, casseroles, breads and/or desserts should be prepared the day before if possible. This will make the day of the party less stressful and you will have time to mingle with your guests.

When choosing your holiday turkey, you’ll have to select from a fresh, frozen or the “in between” category. I know, what’s an “in between” category? The USDA ruling on labeling will explain: “Fresh turkeys have to be stored at 26 degrees Fahrenheit or above; frozen turkeys have to be stored at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Hence the “in between” category is turkeys stored between 1 and 25 degrees Fahrenheit. There is no formal name for them; some are labeled “hard chilled” or “not previously frozen.”

The National Turkey Federation says “there is no quality difference between fresh and frozen turkey.” However, freezing any meat has a disruptive effect on cell structure; when meat is frozen the ice crystals that form around the cells can cause cell damage and fluid loss, ultimately resulting in drier meat. Manufacturers make up for this by injecting a liquid “basting” solution of water, oil and seasonings prior to freezing. Such turkeys are often labeled “self basting.”

The flavor of a bird is determined by several additional factors, which may actually be more important than whether your bird is fresh or frozen. Size is the key. Smaller birds tend to be more tender. If you have a lot of guests coming, think about cooking two small birds instead of one large one.

Get the dish on our special Thanksgiving Buffet spread at your favorite Station Casinos location: Texas Station, Boulder Station, Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch, Sunset Station, Palace Station, Red Rock Resort, Aliante Station.

Chef Dirk’s Turkey Tips

  1. The safest method is to thaw a turkey in the refrigerator. Be sure to plan ahead; it takes 3 to 4 days for a 20-pound turkey to thaw.
  2. For a crispier skin, unwrap the turkey the day before roasting and leave it uncovered in the refrigerator overnight.
  3. Cooking times will differ depending on whether your turkey was fresh or frozen. Plan on 20 minutes per pound in a 350-degree oven for a defrosted turkey and 10 to 15 minutes per pound for a fresh turkey.
  4. A turkey will cook more evenly if it is not densely stuffed. Consider adding flavor by loosely filling the cavity with aromatic vegetables, carrots, onions, celery or garlic. You may also consider tucking fresh herbs underneath the breast skin. For stuffing lovers, cook the dressing in a separate casserole dish on the side.
  5.  Before roasting , coat the outside of the turkey with vegetable or olive oil mixed with melted butter. Season with salt and pepper and tightly cover the breast with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. About 45 minutes before you think the bird is done, remove the foil from the breast to allow it to brown.
  6. The turkey is done when the deepest spot between the leg and the breast reads 180 degrees Fahrenheit. If the turkey is stuffed, check the internal temperature as well. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  7. Remove the turkey from the oven and “tent” it with foil for at least 15 minutes before you begin carving.

View more of Chef Dirk’s recipes

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Furballs & Footballs: In Search of Pigskin Purrrrfection

November 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Sometimes in life, in order to accomplish great feats, you need to think outside the box – in this case… the litter box.
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Like for many, the lure of the Million Dollar Parlay Card for football games, offered every Wednesday and Friday at Station Casinos’ Sports Books across the Las Vegas Valley, has been too tempting to ignore. The task is daunting: correctly pick 20-out-of-20 college and/or pro football games, against the spread, to win
$1 million. The $5 card offers something everyone enjoys: a fun chance to risk little and win big while calling the shots.

Anyone who wagers on football knows how difficult it is to pick 20 out of 20. (Before you say it can’t be done, check out Dohn, who hit 15-for-15 for $100,000 a couple weeks ago.) So it’s not impossible, but after trying for several weeks it does seem out of my comprehension as a human. So for this week’s picks, I have tapped the animal kingdom and enlisted the help of Tochka. Tochka is a four-year-old Black Russian cat. When not licking himself, Tochka enjoys sleeping and eating (remember, he’s a cat). Tochka boldly made his 20 picks (I picked the same games) by selecting a treat from his owner’s right or left hand (see video where Tochka decisively takes Philadelphia to upset San Diego).

For the record, Tochka and I…

agree on:

  • Iowa over Ohio St.
  • Duke over Georgia Tech
  • South Carolina over Florida
  • Tulsa over East Carolina
  • New York over Jacksonville
  • Pittsburgh over Cincinnati
  • Carolina over Atlanta
  • Tampa Bay over Miami
  • Oakland over Kansas City
  • Arizona over Seattle

disagree On:

  • Mississippi (T) and Tennessee (CS)
  • USC (T) and Stanford (CS)
  • California (T) and Arizona (CS)
  • Missouri (T) and Kansas St. (CS)
  • Air Force (T) and UNLV (CS)
  • Washington (T) and Oregon St. (CS)
  • Auburn (T) and Georgia (CS)
  • Denver (T) and Washington (CS)
  • Philadelphia (T) and San Diego (CS)
  • Green Bay (T) and Dallas (CS)

If Tochka wins the million bucks, he has been promised a new scratching post as well as a lifetime supply of string. He seemed pleased at the prospect.

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Station Casinos is going social & blogging! (What about you?)

October 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Plenty of info and lessons learned at the recent BlogWorld. PHOTO: Cameron Gawley (buzzshift).

Plenty of info and lessons learned at the recent BlogWorld. PHOTO: Cameron Gawley (www.buzzshift.com).

Talk about TMI. Just back from the BlogWorld & New Media Expo held in Las Vegas and now attempting to decipher the deluge of data, “expert” advice and casual impressions from attending a dozen or so educational sessions during the three-day event. Here are four observations from the show about what makes a successful blog:

  1. Metrics Matter. But Passion Matters More.
    Much talk about rankings, page views, Facebook fan numbers and Twitter followers, but the best blog communities seem to consist of people who actually care about your brand, space, message or cause.
  2. ABE (Always Be Engaging)
    Summing up the sentiment of super blogger Chris Brogan: effective blogging boils down to how to talk nice and how to get people to do something, as it turns out ;) .
  3. (Good) Content is King
    Ben Huh, the man behind the brilliantly simple Web sites FAIL Blog, I Can Has Cheezburger and others, says one fundamental thing is needed: reliable, good content.
  4. Value Feedback Because it’s Invaluable
    Even for corporations, says Social Media Strategist Dave Peck, it’s OK if the conversation isn’t about you (your stuff), but rather about what your audience wants to talk about.

Evidenced by the words on your computer screen, Station Casinos is now blogging. In fact, this is a blog about our blogging. Most accurately, our tag in the vast BlogoSphere is “corporate bloggers.” According to survey results revealed during the show by Technorati CEO Richard Jalichandra, about 4 percent of bloggers are corporate bloggers (as corporate bloggers we like statistics).

Back on point, the biggest lesson learned from the educational sessions was this: social media must be a conversation. Our blog is one segment of Station Casinos’ wider “Social Media” initiative – along with our presences on Facebook and Twitter. In the spirit of full disclosure, this blog, with those social outlets, collectively make up our effort to stoke Passion in our brand by Engaging fans with interesting Content while soliciting Feedback.

What do you think of our blog?
What do you want to talk about?
Tell us about your blog.
What’s your favorite blog?

TTYL

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Take the ‘Extreme Burger’ Challenge at Red Rock’s LBS

October 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
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AND STILL CHAMP! To date, no one has successfully completed the "Extreme Burger" Challenge.

Call it Man (or Woman) vs. Meat & Potato.

Think of it as a value meal on steroids.

LBS: A Burger Joint, at the Red Rock Resort Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, has issued the “Extreme Burger” Challenge…and it’s going to a take a big mouth and a strong stomach to conquer this colossal task.

Watch a competitive eater try to complete the “Extreme Burger” Challenge

See FOX 5′s television coverage

Here’s the delicious details. Anyone (one person) who can finish the new $30 Extreme Burger – six half-pound beef patties loaded with American cheese, smoked bacon, Portobello mushroom, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, LBS burger sauce, spicy mustard, herb mayo and ghost peppers (the hottest chili in the world) on a fresh-baked sweet egg bun – eats for free. Oh, you also have to finish one pound of French fries. Oh, oh, you also have only one hour to finish.

As of this post, the “Extreme Burger” Challenge at Red Rock Resort has been attempted by a few and completed by none. Will you be the first? If not, LBS at Red Rock has a juicy menu for normal burger eaters, too.

More info about the “Extreme Burger”

All Las Vegas restaurants at Red Rock Resort

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