Station Casinos and Fiesta Official Rules
How to Play:
- No Purchase Necessary. The “Station Casinos Football Promotion” (“Promotion”) is open to U.S. Residents who are 21 years of age or older. Promotions begins on September 10, 2017 and ends on January 1, 2018 (“Promotion Period”). Void where prohibited.
- Guests may obtain scratch cards by:
- Purchasing a malt beverage at any participating Race & Sports bar during any scheduled Sunday Football Game and during the Promotion Period.
- All scratch cards are non-transferable and will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Scratch cards must be redeemed on the day that they were issued.
- Any scratch card that has been mutilated, forged, misprinted, altered, tampered with, mechanically reproduced, is illegible or has been obtained by any means other than receiving it at the participating Casino is automatically void and ineligible for the award or redemption of any prize.
- All scratch cards that are presented for redemption become the property of Station Casinos LLC, and will not be returned.
- All prizes are non-transferrable and are not applicable towards other items.
- Prize Value is $7.00 each and may include hats, duffel bags, speakers, power chargers, flashlights, lanterns, tumblers, and umbrellas.
- Prize availability and value of prizes vary at the sole discretion of Casino All prizes are limited during the Promotion Period, at the discretion of management, and may not be available for the duration of the Promotion and may not always be available to win. Prizes will vary by location.
- Participating locations are Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel, Sunset Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Fiesta Rancho Casino – Hotel, Fiesta Henderson Casino – Hotel, and The Palms Casino.
GENERAL RULES
- All winners must show their Boarding Pass and/or valid ID to be verified.
- Any dispute not covered in these rules will be resolved by Casino management and their decision is final and binding to all participants.
- By participating in this Promotion, winners hereby give their permission to Stations Casinos LLC, and any of its affiliated companies to use their names, likeness, etc., for promotional purposes without compensation.
- Any and all applicable taxes relating to the winning of any prizes is the sole responsibility of the participant. Participants with cumulative winnings over $600 for the year will receive a 1099. Social Security Number is required, per IRS, for winnings equal to or greater than $600 (Refer to http://www.irs.gov/ on the IRS website).
- By accepting a prize, winner agrees to release and hold all sponsors and Station Casinos LLC (and its licensed gaming subsidiaries) harmless from any and all losses, damages, rights, claims and actions of any kind resulting from acceptance, possession or use of any prize, including without limitation, personal injuries, death and property damage. By participating in this Promotion, participants agree to be bound by the Official Rules of this promotion.
- Station Casinos LLC reserves the right to change, cancel or modify the terms of this Promotion at any time at the management’s sole discretion.
- Station Casinos LLC and any of its affiliated companies may exclude anyone from participating in the Promotion for any or no reason, at management’s sole discretion.
- Employees of Station Casinos LLC, and its licensed gaming subsidiaries and members of their immediate household are NOT eligible to participate in this Promotion. In the event an employee or member of their immediate household wins a prize, that prize will be forfeited.
- By entering this Promotion, you will agree to be bound by the Official Rules at www.sclv.com/football
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3:2 vs 6:5 Blackjack | A Devil in the Details
The Pros Know
Seasoned Las Vegas blackjack connoisseurs have watched casino after casino shift from classic 3:2 Blackjack to 6:5 over the years.
To gain further insight, we spoke with Station Casinos’ VP of Casino Operations Bill Burt who said, “I have been very surprised by this trend and the lack of a strong reaction from guests. We at Station Casinos, feel that the strip casinos are taking advantage of their guests. The vast majority of our games at Station Casinos are 3:2. We run a small number of 6:5 games on single decks or low limit games.”
Has the entire city heaved a collective sigh
and accepted 6:5 blackjack as the new norm?Blackjack aficionados hope not, because there’s a big difference, and that difference matters.
What’s The Difference?
The difference between 3:2 blackjack and 6:5 blackjack is simple. If you have a winning blackjack hand, you get paid 3 dollars for every 2 that you bet, or 1.5:1 odds. In 6:5 you get paid $6 for every $5 you bet, which is 1.2:1 odds. It may seem like a small difference but it makes a huge difference in your expected outcome.
There are a lot of factors that determine the final expected return, but in general, the house increases their edge by roughly 400% when dealing the 6:5 variant. In the 3:2 blackjack game, the house edge, for player playing perfect basic strategy, is in the ~0.5% range. That means for every $100 wagered, they take in, on average, $0.50.
With 6:5 blackjack, that edge shoots up to almost 2%! So now you can expect to contribute upwards of $2 per $100 wagered to the house coffers.
Obviously these differences get magnified over the long term, as serious bettors make thousands of wagers over time.
Does the Average Player Even Notice?
Apparently not. The majority of the casinos on the Las Vegas strip have converted to 6:5 blackjack. If people weren’t playing, the operators would switch back in an instant.
@StationCasinos We ❤ Locals
Serious local blackjack players know that the “vast majority of our[Station Casinos] blackjack games are 3:2 blackjack. We’re basically the opposite of the strip. We deal almost exclusively 3:2 blackjack, whereas on the strip you are getting a 6:5 game unless you are betting $100 or more,” said Bill.
You can see for yourself, it’s right there on the felt. It will say “Blackjack pays 3:2.” If you ever have any question, you can always ask your dealer or floor supervisor for all the specifics of any table on the floor.
In addition, all Station Casino 6 deck shoe games offer surrender. Very handy for the times you’re dealt a 16 and the dealer is showing an Ace or face card, you can “surrender” half your bet and essentially fold your hand. There’s a few situations where this is advantageous, so use with discretion.
Vote with Your Wallet
If you want to maximize your odds of having a good turn at the blackjack table, be on the lookout for 3:2 tables. On the strip they are pretty rare, usually hidden in high limit rooms where you need to bet $100 per hand. Or you can escape the insanity of the strip and join us at your favorite Station Casinos location for blackjack the way it was meant to be played. Spread the word to friends and family, educate them on the difference. Let them know they have a voice and a vote with every dollar they wager.
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Your Complete Guide to Everything New at Palms Casino Resort (and Preview of What’s to Come)
Vegas, in case you haven’t heard, things are happening at Palms Casino Resort. The iconic hotel has been now undergoing a $620 million renovation, transforming Palms into a true gaming and entertainment destination.
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Richard Cheese to Play Sunset Station March 21st
What happens when you take popular songs and then morph them into a lude, crude, and rude lounge act? You get Richard Cheese and the Lounge Against the Machine in all of their awesome glory. I first discovered Richard Cheese years ago thanks to their cover of Gin and Juice with no idea what to expect.
