Freedom Games, Free Bingo, Week One NFL Thoughts, More from the Carson Valley Inn

Freedom Games

You’ve probably seen the Freedom Games message on our big outside sign. We’ve had them on the casino floor (marked with balloons) for a couple of weeks and here’s what it’s all about:  Twenty of our single-game video slots have been converted over to a new IGT platform which gives you the choice to play any one of 4 to 6 (for now) different games. We call them Freedom Games because you definitely have more freedom: you choose which of the games you wish to play, you can change games at the same machine without having to “cash out” and start over and you have less need to get up and move around.  In the process of installing this concept we added 38 new game themes from IGT without taking away any of your favorites!

Here’s another direct player benefit already in place and we’ll use the Fortune Coins video slot as is an example. Prior to Freedom Games we just had one of these popular slots on our floor. Seemed to always be somebody wanting to play Fortune Coins but our only one was in use. Previously, we would’ve had to purchase more Fortune Coins machines. Now, the Fortune Coins theme is available on four or five of our Freedom Games.

When new games come out from IGT each month, it’s a much simpler process to get them in front of you quickly. In the past, we’d have to decide which games to order, how many to order and which games would go away in the process. Now, we have access to the full IGT library of game themes – all the existing and the new as soon as they come out.  Adding a new game or more of a popular game to our floor is easy. No more moving machines around, changing hardware, screen glass or anything else. Once we get a theme from IGT, we can upload it to one or more of our Freedom Games and “make it live” as they say. If your collective play dictates that we should have a particular theme available on more of our slots, that decision can be quickly made and implemented. And, in doing all this, we don’t have to “get rid” your favorite game in the process!

Ask any of our slot or customer service folks for the location of or more information on the Freedom Games.

This Week’s Promotions Lineup

• Ladies’ Night Wednesdays: The fun runs from 5:30 to 8:30PM including a Free Lip Balm & Chocolate Treat for the first 150 ladies (over 100 include FreePlay), Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes. The ladies will also enjoy 3 free Bingo Games, 4 free Raffles and a weekly Drink Special!
• Free Bingo Thursdays: Free Bingo Games in the casino every hour from 11 AM to 7 PM. Just be gaming with your INN Club card when we hand out tickets and play bingo with us for free cash and FreePlay Prizes.
• Point Multiplier Fridays: Watch your benefits roll up quickly with Four Times Points all day every Friday in September. 
• Harleys and 7.5 Million Points Friday and Saturday: We’re giving away 3 Harleys this fall - one  each at CVI, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.  In the process, we are also giving away a total of 7.5 Million Points at our four properties. Bringing it back to just the CVI: get in on the drawings every Friday and Saturday between 7 and 8:30 PM and check at Guest services for all the promotion details.
• Point Party Sunday: You’ll be earning anywhere from 2X to 10X Points from noon to 7PM with the point multiplier changing every half hour. We guarantee the 10X Points will run for 30 minutes at least twice every Sunday.

From the Sports & Race Book

• NFL Week One Thoughts: Mike in the Sports and Race Book penned a few thoughts after the first weekend of NFL Football:
• "Did you see that?" is a common refrain in the world of sports betting.  The Colts' Malik Hooker made a great one handed interception in the end zone, which did not impact the outcome, as his team still lost... but, it preserved their covering the spread.  High 5's all around, unless of course one had bet the Chargers.
• There were a couple of games that were of little initial interest that looked to be out of reach at half time.  The Bills and Jets ended up in a close contest that a lucky few must have enjoyed.  And the Lions/Cardinals made it to overtime, where the suspense was all about whether the Lions would be successful in their attempt to give the opponent a victory - nope, it ended in a draw. 
• Favorites went 6-9-1 in the first week with 4 dogs actually winning.
• Our Pro Pick’em Progressive Jackpot is at $2,630 this week. Pick all 15 NFL winners on our weekly Parlay Card and it’s yours. The Payout goes up each week if it is not “hit” based on the collective contest play at the CVI, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino and SlotWorld Casino.
• Football Extras:
• $2 Coors Light draft at the Casino Bar or in the Cabaret Lounge during all televised NFL and College Games.
• A couple of Free NFL Hats given away for each of the teams playing every Monday Night Football Game.
• Bar Snacks Delivered to Your Seat while you watch or play. Get the full menu and pricing at this link!
• Poker Room Squares Pool: Earn squares as you play in live poker games during the week. Payout is on the Monday Night Football Game - $40 cash to the winners of the first three quarters and the final score.
• Seasonal Action on the board includes NFL and NCAA Football, Major League Baseball, Canadian Football, WNBA Basketball Horse Racing and this Sunday’s NASCAR Monster Energy Series South Point 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
• Futures Bets on the board include: 2019 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup, 2019 World Series, 2020 NCAA Football Championship, 2020 Super Bowl, 2020 NCAA College Basketball, 2020 NBA Championship and 2020 Stanley Cup.

Special Days This Week

Seafood Linguini

• Friday is National Peanut Day. We had no idea how many recipes there are for peanut sauce until we googled it. Got way too confusing for us, so we’re just going to Katie’s on Friday and ordering a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich accompanied by a cup of Katie’s traditional Friday favorite: Clam Chowder!
• Sunday is Linguini Day. Apparently Linguini warrants its own “day” because, next to spaghetti, it is one of the most popular pastas. You can get out the old pasta machine and make your own linguini at home . . . but that’s not our approach. It’s too darn simple to just make a reservation at CV Steak and order the Seafood Linguini served with shrimp, scallops and diced lobster in your choice of a lemon butter sauce or spicy Pomodoro sauce. Seriously, doesn’t that sound like much better approach!
• Sunday is Double Cheeseburger Day. Single or double, good reason to enjoy the “Cheeseburger Humor” of 1978 in this scene from Saturday Night Live! And of course you can enjoy a Double Cheeseburger (and most of the other “no” items in the skit) 24/7 in Katie’s.
• Tuesday is International Country Music Day (not to be confused with National Country Music Day which is in July.)  Seems we’ve come close to hitting this date on the nose over the last few years with country concerts in TJ’s Corral such as Randy Houser on September 8, 2016; 38 Special (country rock) on September 21, 2018 and Lee Brice on September 18, 2015. This year we’ll have to find another way to celebrate as our outdoor concert season wound down in August.
• Tuesday is Monte Cristo Sandwich Day. You can watch this 3½ minute video and learn how to make your own Deep Fried Monte Cristo Sandwich – which will take you quite a while to make and even more time to clean up. Or, come on into Katie’s and order one of our Fried Monte Cristo Sandwiches!

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This Week in Our Restaurants

Katie’s Specials:

• Wednesday: Lasagna is served for just $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.
• Thursday: Brats & Cabbage with garlic mashed potatoes for $7.99.
• Friday: Lunch Special is a Pulled Pork Sandwich served on a sesame bun with coleslaw & French fries for $6.99 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
• Friday and Saturday for dinner:  Roasted Prime Rib and Fried Shrimp Dinner served with baked potato, vegetable and soup or salad from 4 to 10 PM for $14.99.
• Saturday & Sunday for Brunch from 7 AM to 2 PM: Brunch Skillet - combination of home fried potatoes tossed with peppers, onions, bacon & sausage, scrambled eggs & tomato, topped with melted cheese all for $7.99.
• Sunday Dinner:  "The Chandler" Chicken Dinner is served from 2 to 10 PM for just $7.99:  southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cole slaw.
• Monday: Loaded Mac & Cheese; BBQ pulled pork, mac & cheese paired with tomato & scallions for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM..
• Tuesday: Enchilada Suizas; two flour tortillas filled with chicken, chilies & cheese topped with green tomatillo sauce & jack cheese with Spanish rice & beans for $6.99 from 11 AM to 10 PM.

CV Steak Specials: Wednesday’s special is Beef Tenderloin Brochette with bell pepper, onions, cherry tomato and a spicy sweet and sour sauce. Thursday 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 Steak.  This Friday’s special is Grilled Duck Breast. On Saturday night CV Steak features Garlic Studded Prime Rib. This Sunday’s special is “Oscar Style” Fillet of Salmon with crab and Béarnaise sauce. CV Steak 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 sourdough baguette.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

• Jayson Angove tonight: Jayson brings a great selection of covers and his own music in a one man show filled with high energy and a soulful voice.
• Michael Furlong Band Thursday thru Saturday: Michael Furlong has been an accomplished performing musician and technician throughout his life with extensive experience as a lead vocalist, lead guitar player, songwriter, studio and live audio engineer, record and video producer and editor. While he and his band perform hits from a variety of artists, he is best known for his “Petty Theft” Show.
• NFL Football Sunday and Monday Nights: We clear the stage of entertainment on Sunday and Monday nights during the fall so the featured night NFL games can be enjoyed on the big screen.
• Denver Saunders Tuesday and Wednesday: Dance, laugh and sing-along to this inspiring vocalist/guitarist who is a mainstay with the band Well Dressed Mannequins!

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.

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