38 Special Teaser Friday, Motorcycles Saturday, Lightning Strikes Twice, More

Savannah Blue Friday is

Teaser for 38 Special September 21

The sounds of Southern Rock will fill Minden Park this Friday evening when Savannah Blue takes the gazebo stage in the finale of the 2018 GE Family Concert Series co-sponsored by the Carson Valley Inn and the Town of Minden. Just a two-block walk from the Carson Valley Inn, this free concert will be the perfect warm up, teaser and mood-setter for the upcoming visit by 38 Special who will bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to TJ's Corral on September 21! So, enjoy Savannah Blue this Friday, but Hold on Loosely so you can come back to TJ’s for 38 Special! You can buy 38 Special tickets on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Teresa with Part of Her $10,000+

Lightning Strikes Twice

The first bolt brought $16,949 to a lucky local two weeks ago when she hit one of our two Lightning Link banks of slots for the Grand Jackpot Progressive. This past Monday lightning struck again when Teresa, another local who is a regular at both the CVI and Sharkey’s, hit the Grand Jackpot on the same bank of four slots for $10,711!  You’ll probably notice the burn marks in the carpet next to these slots which sit on the wall to the right as you come in the main casino entrance! 

And if you look across the casino you'll see our other Lightning Link slot bank with a Grand Jackpot at over $14,500 waving its hands and yelling #pick me next!” 

Need a little more to move your financial needle? Our four-property Penny Progressive has topped $29,000 and it can be won only at the Carson Valley Inn, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino or Slotworld Casino.

Motorcycle Racing Saturday

Roaring motorcycles will be in action this Saturday at the Fuji Park arena right behind our sister property Bodines Casino when the WFT (Western Flat Track) Carson City Deuce's Wild Pro/Am Flat Track Race comes to town with $10,000 in prize money on the line!  Tickets are available at Bodines Guest Services counter and we welcome attendees to stop at any of our four properties before or after the evening's events! For additional information, go to this link or call 415-320-7889.  

Blood Drive at CVI Thursday, August 30

Seems like we just had a Blood Drive here at CVI . . . But there's another major travel holiday (Labor Day already!) coming up so it's time for United Blood Services to make sure the supply is adequate for the inevitable needs. If you're able to give blood, and we understand not everyone is, please plan on donating at the Blood Drive in our west parking lot (under the big electronic sign) on Thursday, August 30 from noon to 6 PM.  You can easily schedule ahead at this link and remember, the life you save could very well be your own or someone close to you!

The Ultimate Way to Enjoy "Ride the Wind" Day

Burgers, Pies, Bananas and Wingsuits

Smokehouse Burger in Katie's

• Today is Eat a Peach Day. Hint - wait until Friday.
• Thursday is Burger Day. We serve seven different burgers in Katie's and they all come with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles plus your choice of fries, potato salad or coleslaw. Our favorite? The Smokehouse Burger with double bacon, cheddar cheese and hickory BBQ sauce (full disclosure regarding the pictured Smokehouse Burger: some assembly required, no special tools needed)!  For our Carson City locals and visitors, we suggest celebrating Burger Day any Monday in Betsy’s Café at our Sister Property SlotWorld Casino with five specialty burger plates at just $7.99 on Burger Mondays.
• Thursday is also Ride the Wind Day.  And no one rides the wind as dramatically as the Red Bull Wingsuit Team who will be performing at the Aviation Roundup at Minden Airport on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14. Get information on additional performers, show hours, tickets and more at this link.
• Friday is Peach Pie Day.  Have some friends coming over . . . or perhaps you just like to have peach pie always at your disposal? We offer whole peach pies at the Katie's Bakery Counter. Want to be more subtle or controlled about your peach pie consumption? Slide into Katie's and enjoy a slice . . . heated with a scoop of ice cream of course!
• Saturday is Banana Split Day. We realize it’s only a day since you had your peach pie with ice cream, but come back Saturday and enjoy a banana split in Katie’s. If you have a little more control, or less flexibility in your schedule, we do serve them every day!
• Monday is Banana Lovers Day. Let’s assume you’ve had your fill of banana splits by now and are looking for an alternative ways to recognize Banana Day: Enjoy a Banana Walnut Muffin in Job's Perk, order Banana Cream Pie (whole pie, mini pie or slice) in Katie’s or ask for the Banana Pancakes which will be the pancake-of-the-day on Monday!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Chocolate Shoppe Peppermint Patti Treat and a Crispy Bacon Bowl for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo.
• 34^th Birthday Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for cash, FreePlay and the chance to win up to $15,000!
• Point Multipliers Saturday: Inn Club members earn 4 Times Points all day Saturday on slot and video play . . . A great way to build up your point total to use for comps and other special benefits.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you’re the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet Regular Season NCAA Football!! OK, so there are only two games – at least there are three west coast teams and Hawaii! Also on the board: NFL Preseason Football Games, Major League Baseball, WNBA Playoff Games, Canadian Football League, Saturday’s NASCAR Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop for $26. This Friday its Bison Short Ribs for $30. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Hans Eberbach tonight, Full Blast Thursday thru Saturday, Jamie Rollins Sunday and Monday and Big Red – Carolyn Dolan next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Hans Eberbach sings for the band Joy & Madness, an evolution of vintage soul sound with modern classic pop sensibilities. Cliff Porter’s Full Blast is a high-energy, genre-crossing band that will take you on a trip through old school classics to today’s hits! Music styles range from funk, to jazz, from Gospel infused instrumentals to country and rock!  An upbeat and experienced entertainer, Jamie Rollins performs a variety of music from country to rock, to classic oldies and R&B – plus a few his own songs. Carolyn Dolan can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad.  For the last fifteen years, she has been performing with her rockin' blues and R & B band, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by

calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!

34th Birthday Party Saturday, Concert "Second Chance," a Literal Heads up and More

34th Birthday Party with
Tom Petty Tribute This Weekend

A Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers anchors our 34^th Birthday Party this Saturday evening, August 18 and we invite everyone to attend this free concert as you enjoy the many other specially priced food and beverage offerings from 5:30 to 8 PM.

Creedence Revisited Put a Spell on TJ’s Corral

Another incredible concert and sold-out crowd this past Sunday as Creedence Clearwater Revisited put a spell on TJ’s Corral!  Those are not our words, but the headline from the review posted on Tahoe OnStage by Nick McCabe. A musician himself, Nick captured the spirit of the evening in both his words and pictures - be sure to check it out at this link.

"Second Chance" to Catch a TJ's Corral Concert

If you missed some of our TJ's Corral concerts this year because of personal scheduling, tickets were sold out, or any other reason, we're giving you a "second chance" at one more shot of nostalgia when 38 Special performs on Friday, September 21. Known best for their arena-rock pop hits of the eighties, 38 Special had a softer side which is brought out in the above video of Second Chance. In 1989 the song reached #1 on the Billboard US Adult Contemporary Chart and #2 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Tracks Chart. You can buy tickets on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Heads Up – Literally!

An historic B-17G Flying Fortress from the Arizona Commemorative Air Force will be at the Minden Airport August 27 – September 3 with tours available each day and rides available on Friday through Sunday. Get all the information on times and prices at this link. 

Wine Walk Thursday

The August Thirsty Thursday Wine Walk is this week with Sip ‘n’ Shop as the theme and various crafters and other vendors scattered along the route.  Sharkey’s Casino is easily accessible no matter where you choose to start the festivities. Just stop by the Sharkey’s Silver Dollar Bar with your official Thirsty Thursday Wine Walk Glass and enjoy some wine “on us!” Not registered yet? Check out all the details at this link.

From Mai Tais to Coffee and Cookies!

Pinot Noir Day Calls for
One of these Choices from Bella Gloss

• Today is Rum Day. We have a selection of rums and you can order any rum drink you want. However, the most commonly ordered at CVI is a Mai Tai and any of our bartenders will be glad to help you celebrate Rum Day by making you one!
• Thursday is Vanilla Custard Day. We're stretching a little here but that’s totally allowable in a blog! We use Banana Custard to make the Banana Cream Pies which are for sale at the Katie’s Bakery Counter. . . and by the slice in Katie’s restaurant. So that’s how we suggest you celebrate Vanilla Custard Day!
• Friday is Pinot Noir Day. We offer a few of them in CV Steak including three by the glass. The most popular? The by-the-bottle single-vineyard Pinot Noir selections from Bella Glos: Clark & Telephone or Las Alturas.
• Saturday is Aviation Day which commemorates the birthday of Orville Wright. Just another reason for us to mention the Aviation Roundup coming to Minden-Tahoe Airport Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14!
• Sunday is Potato Day. Got us thinking about the different ways we serve potatoes here at the CVI. We came up with six on a day-to-day basis including French fries, baked potatoes, twice baked potato, au gratin potatoes, mashed potatoes and potato salad. Not in our current rotation in Katie’s, but in the cooler months we’ve been known to offer potato cheddar soup from time to time! Our favorite? Hands down the au gratin potatoes in CV Steak! They kinda blow your calorie allotment for a day, but what the heck!
• Tuesday is Senior Citizen’s Day. We’re deferring to our sister property Bodines Casino ‘cause they have a Senior Social from 8 to 11 AM every Tuesday . . . a chance to come together for complimentary coffee, cookies and senior visiting!

CVI 34^th Birthday Week in the Casino

• Birthday Drawings Wednesday and Thursday:  Join us at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 PM for a chance to win up to $2,500!
• Birthday Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for cash, FreePlay and the chance to win up to $15,000!
• Point Multipliers Saturday: Inn Club members earn 4 Times Points all day Saturday on slot and video play . . . A great way to build up your point total to use for comps and other special benefits.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you’re the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet NFL Preseason Football Games, Major League Baseball, WNBA, Canadian Football League, Saturday’s NASCAR Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop for $26. This Friday its Roasted Stuffed Quail with prosciutto, wild rice pilaf and plum port glaze for $28.00. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Jonathon “JB” Barton tonight and Thursday, the John Dawson Band Friday and Saturday, Rock River Sunday and Monday and Hans Eberbach next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Jonathon “JB” Barton’s love for a variety of musical styles is apparent in his selection of favorites from Van Morrison, CCR, Hank Williams, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Eagles and many more. The John Dawson Band is a Reno based group of five fun-lovin' guys who just like to entertain with a variety of modern country and classic rock. Rock River is Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band presenting an evening of blues and other music! Hans Eberbach sings for the band Joy & Madness, an evolution of vintage soul sound with modern classic pop sensibilities.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by

calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!

Another Live Music Event in TJ's Corral, Creedence Clearwater Revisited this Sunday, Classic Cars this Thursday, More

The left group is "Revisited," the Right Group is Revisiting!

Creedence Clearwater Revisited Sunday,

38 Special in the Wings

• With a daytime high predicted to be "only" in the mid-90s, an 8 PM start time, and no precipitation in the forecast, Sunday night is shaping up quite nicely for the Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert in TJ's Corral. We checked with our Box Office folks last night and they reported standing room tickets are available and suggested that, if you're still interested in attending, you act quickly. There may be some seated tickets available on Sunday night at the Box Office if we get any last-minute releases by the artist.
• After a  break for the start  of school in many districts, we are thrilled to have 38 Special  returning to TJ's Corral on Friday evening, September 21.  The group was last in TJ's in the summer of 2015.
• You can buy tickets for both remaining concerts on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

CVI 34^th Birthday Means

A Free Treat for You!! 

Our 34th Birthday Party is Saturday evening, August 18 from 5:30 to 8 PM in TJ’s Corral and it includes some Free "presents" for you including Michael Furlong’s Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers!  This classic rock experience has been appearing in casinos throughout the country as well as fairs and festivals nationally since 1990.  Tom Petty himself made mention of Michael’s show in a 1996 Rolling Stone Magazine interview, on the internationally syndicated radio show "Rock Line" and on "MTV's Top 20 Countdown."

You'll also be able to chow-down at special birthday prices with $2 pulled pork sandwiches and $1 hot dogs. Quench your thirst with $2 beers, $3 wine and just a buck for soda and water. And it wouldn’t be a birthday party without free ice cream!  No tickets are necessary, no reservations are required and there’s plenty of free parking so just join us for a fun evening. All we ask is that you please leave your pets at home.

CV Steak – A Point of View

Here's another chapter from the CVI's “We Couldn't Have Written It Better" book: a discriminating Carson Valley local sent us a message out of the blue last weekend after enjoying a birthday dinner in CV Steak on Friday night. His comments were quite concise and positive: "We had dinner at CV Steak last night. Awesome!! The server Shreya was one of the best I’ve had in a LONG time. And the food: great taste and presentation . . . quality with every item. Every person we encountered was high class from the hostess and the manager to the bus person. Yet he wasn’t like any busser I’ve come across. Engaging from the start. We thought he was our waiter. Excellent table presence and added polite but well timed humor: We’ll call him our 'other server.'" Thanks for your comments and please keep 'em coming!

Classic Cars from the Fifties and Sixties will Fill Minden Park Thursday

Hot August Nights Poker Run
Passes CVI Thursday

Catch all the classic cars of Hot August Nights this Thursday when the Poker Run makes its annual stop in Minden Park, just two blocks from the Carson Valley Inn. Park at the CVI if you wish, wander over to catch some of the cars (or watch them pass the CVI from our front door), then escape the heat with lunch or a snack in Katie's or a "cool down" in our casino. The best classic car viewing will be from 10 AM to 2 PM and we offer our special thanks to the Town of Minden and the Carson Valley Visitors Authority for sponsoring this official Hot August Nights Poker Run Stop! After the Poker Run gets you groovin' to the hits of the 50s and 60s, continue the flow on Sunday and enjoy some of the rock 'n' roll sounds of the early 70s as Creedence Clearwater Revisited takes the stage in TJ's Corral!

Hannah & Fredrick

A Prelude to the Mixed Scramble?

Hannah Gregg and Frederick Lindblom took a moment to relax in front of the waterfall on the #8 green at the Genoa Lakes Ranch Course two weeks ago while visiting our area on a social media blitz. Both are very active in the golf business as players, bloggers and product representatives. 

We tried to talk them into coming back for our 34^th Annual Mixed Scramble Golf Tournament in September but their schedule simply was too full. Actually, we were okay with that because they play golf at a level well above our comfort zone!  With the Mixed Scramble just a month away, now would be a really good time to check out the details at this link, gather a few friends, sign up and get ready for mixing it up with a bunch of other folks who just like to enjoy a weekend of fun that happens to include a no-pressure round of golf! And when your foursome gets to the #8 green, be sure to stop and have your picture taken in front of the waterfall . . . perhaps you will come out looking as young and athletic as Hannah and Frederick!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Copper Peeler for the first 150 ladies and Shelly Camp Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo.
• CVI 34^th Birthday Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for cash, FreePlay and the chance to win up to $15,000!
• Point Multipliers Saturday: Inn Club members earn 4 Times Points all day Saturday on slot and video play . . . A great way to build up your point total to use for comps and other special benefits.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you’re the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet NFL Preseason Football Games, the PGA Championship, Major League Baseball, WNBA, Canadian Football League, Sunday’s NASCAR Consumer Energy 400 and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In Our Restaurants

Enjoy a Filet Mignon in CV Steak!

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop for $26. This Friday its Roasted Rack of Venison with cherry brandy demi for $32. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.
• Monday is Filet Mignon Day.  CV Steak’s 9-Ounce Filet Mignon is one of our most popular entrees and we have a variety of optional enhancements including sautéed mushrooms in marsala, blue cheese encrusted, caramelized onions and roasted garlic in virgin olive oil!
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

The Roem Baur Duo tonight, Stone Senate Thursday thru Sunday, Cliff and Dave Monday and Tuesday.  Roem Baur is a multiple award-winning touring songwriter and classically trained opera singer who ultimately answered the call of rock n' roll.  Stone Senate is a 5 piece contemporary Southern Rock band hailing from Nashville. With collective musical influences as varied as hard rock, bluegrass, funk, metal, and classic country, Stone Senate has often been compared to such classic acts as the Allman Brothers and a heavier Lynyrd Skynyrd with an undeniably original twist.  Cliff and Dave is powerhouse singer/gospel drummer Cliff Porter and southern-fried singer/guitarist Dave Berry, often seen fronting the band Jelly Bread. They provide an evening of sultry R&B, funk and swinging rock ’n’ roll.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!

Another Concert Added in TJ's, Big Payout and Big New Slots, Beer & Wine, More

A “Special” Concert Added
to TJ’s Summer Concert Series

• All season we've been saying the Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert was our last planned concert of the season. We're not sure how we lucked-out, but 38 Special just "landed in our lap!" We finalized the arrangements a couple of days ago and 38 Special will be returning to Minden for a show in TJ's Corral on the last day of summer!  We're confident if you were following music in the 1980s you’ll certainly remember some or all of their Southern Rock hits like Hold On Loosely, Caught Up In You, Second Chance, Wild Eyed Southern Boys, If I'd Been the One, Back Where You Belong, Somebody Like You . . . these and many more will fill the TJ's stage on Friday, September 21! Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10AM with seats at $49 and $59 for what will (most likely) now be the wrap-up event of our 2018 Summer Concerts!​
• Back to Creedence Clearwater Revisited: Their concert in TJ's Corral is coming up on Sunday, August 12. And speaking of hits that many will certainly recognize, we're sure you'll hear most if not all of these classics:  Born on the Bayou, Green River,  Who'll Stop the Rain, Susie Q. Hey Tonight, Long as I Can See the Light, Down on the Corner, Lookin' Out My Back Door, Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Have You Ever Seen the Rain and more.
• Tickets: You can buy 'em on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Big Money Paid Out, Big New Slots Inn

It was a wild week on our slot floor last week with a big winner and some new big slots. Let's run through some of the highlights.

• Big Money Paid Out: Sometimes the fishing is good, sometimes the fishing is . . . Well, you know the old saying, "that's why they call it fishing and not catching!" We can't remember that Andrew Swall (upper right in picture) ever did mention how good the fishing was when he was up in Mammoth. We do know Andrew and his dad and brother stopped here last weekend to stay in the hotel on the way back to Visalia after their fishing trip to Mammoth. As with most people who stop for a night or two, he gave it a shot at winning a fortune. Not sure what kind of bait he was using, but he caught a $444,648 Wheel of Fortune Quarter Progressive Jackpot! Some people are ecstatic and "make some noise!" Some are nonchalant. Andrew was simply shocked as were his brother and father. He remained calm throughout and eventually called his mom to give her the news!  What would you do??
• The MEGATOWER™ Comes Inn:  This latest addition (upper left in picture) to the IGT Wheel of Fortune Dollar Progressive features a large 27-inch spinning wheel, dual bash buttons, seating for two or lots of personal space for one, a mobile device charging port and over 11 feet of Jackpot fun!
• Big X4 Also Arrives: A large 4-machine carousel (lower left in picture) from Incredible Technologies Inc. features two Heat 'Em Up Power Wheel slots and two Fate of the 8 Power Wheel slots. Fired Up marries huge, classic symbols and a high frequency five-level Power Tower™ Wheel progressive! Fate of the 8 Power Wheel™ brings all of the tradition of Asian beauty with the luck of the number 8 in an exciting 30-line adventure.

Beer, Wine and . . . Disc Golf?

• Thursday is India Pale Ale Day. We do mix things up a little once in a while, so keep in mind that this current lineup could change:  Lagunitas IPA is on draft at the CVI and Slotworld Casino. Bodines Casino has Full Sail IPA and Sharkey's Casino offers Firestone Luponic!
• Friday is International Beer Day.  Originally started in Santa Cruz, CA, International Beer Day began to celebrate the craft of brewing, and to show appreciation for those involved in the making of beer. This quickly expanded to include bartenders and other beer technicians. As the link will tell you it is now celebrated in 207 cities, 50 countries and on 6 continents. Bringing it back down to something manageable: come on in on Friday and enjoy any one of our many other refrigerator-cooled draft or iced-down bottled beers!
• Not a beer drinker? No problem because Friday is also White Wine Day. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Gewurztraminer . . . We've got them all and we'll serve them to you at the CV Steak bar or in the CV Steak restaurant. Many are available by the glass and our bartenders will be glad to help you wander through the terminology and pairing maze (hint: go with what you like, not with what "they" say!). White Zinfandel? No, it’s not a white wine . . . it’s actually made from red grapes!
• Saturday is Disc Golf Day.  Why could we have possibly brought this up? Turns out we (Carson Valley) have a blossoming Disc Golf Course (DGC) near the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Gardnerville. While not quite completed it is quite playable, has been garnering attention, and even has a page on Disc Golf Course Review!  Not sure what the protocol is, but if it's anything like green-grass golf, enjoying a beer (see above) during or after play is certainly in order!!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Travel Mug for the first 150 ladies and Yankee Candle Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo.
• CVI 34^th Birthday Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for cash, FreePlay and the chance to win up to $15,000!
• Point Multipliers Saturday: Inn Club members earn 4 Times Points all day Saturday on slot and video play . . . A great way to build up your point total to use for comps and other special benefits.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you’re the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet Thursday’s NFL Hall of Fame Game (Bears & Ravens), Major League Baseball, WNBA, Canadian Football League, the NASCAR GoBowling at The Glen Race and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the PGA Championship (Aug. 9 – 12), World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop for $26. This Friday it's Medallions of Wild Boar for $30. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.
• Click the restaurant name for more info, specials and links to menus for Katie’s, CV Steak and Jobs Perk at the CVI . . . or our nearby sister property restaurants, the Jackpot Café at Sharkey's Casino, Bodines Restaurant at Bodines Casino and Betsy’s Big Kitchen at Slot World Casino.

The Blues Monsters

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

The Denver Saunders Duo tonight, The Blues Monsters Thursday thru Saturday, Tyler Stafford Sunday and Monday and the Roem Baur Duo next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Denver Saunders (vocals/guitar) and Jarom Horner (6-String Bass) are known for inspiring dancing, laughing and sing-alongs wherever they play. The Blues Monsters is a popular red-hot rockin' blues band from the North Lake Tahoe and Reno area. The quartet performs a powerfully unique combination of R&B, funk, jazz, and Chicago-style blues. Whether paying respects to the masters of traditional blues, or rockin' out other tunes, The Blues Monsters get the whole house up and dancing! Tyler Stafford often draws comparisons to songwriters such as John Mayer and Paul Simon delivered with a candor and immediacy reminiscent of John Lennon. Roem Baur is a multiple award-winning touring songwriter and classically trained opera singer who ultimately answered the call of rock n' roll.

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