Vol. 18 - No. 4 • April 2020
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If you visited Las Vegas any time from the mid to late 80’s up until the dawn of the new millennium, you may have run across a rather curious gaming device called Sigma Derby during your casino travels. Sigma Derby was an electromechanical horse racing game which was developed by the Japanese manufacturer Sigma Game, Inc. The race track, encased under a plexiglass canopy, was home to five plastic thoroughbreds which “ran” (actually, hopped) around the track across five slotted lanes. The horses’ movements were controlled by magnets. The track was surrounded by 10 betting stations where players could wager quarters on the outcome of the races. Bets were made on which would be the first two horses to finish, meaning each race had 10 wagering possibilities that were posted with random odds When the video slot revolution took over gaming in the late 90’s and slots evolved into hightech electronic gaming devices, Sigma Derby became an obsolete curiosity. What’s more, with much higher revenue generating games that became available, Sigma Derby occupied valuable floor space that could be used for other product The Sigma Derby games that did remain required repair with ever increasing frequency, and because it wasn’t being manufactured anymore, replacement parts were next to impossible to find. The last remaining Sigma Derby game can be found at The
D Casino in Downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street in the property’s “Vintage Vegas” section. Thanks to gaming device manufacturer Konami, mechanical horse racing is back bigger and better than ever in casinos across the country with “Fortune Cup”, a high-tech descendent of the original Sigma product. Now the company has made the game even better with “Fortune Cup Derby Deluxe”, in which the touch screen betting stations have expanded from eight to 10. There is more side-bet functionality, random multipliers, and even statistics and rankings on the horses for serious handicappers. The betting stations are updated with bill and voucher acceptors, player’s club card functionality, and a more sophisticated wagering keyboard. The Fortune Cup footprint is a nine-foot-wide mechanical track upon which eight horses compete. There’s even a track announcer audio component as well as a large video screen that attracts players from the casino floor as if it were a brick and mortar race track. The game functionality is much smoother. There’s a less mechanical component and more of an electronic presence. The horses traverse the race course in a more fluid motion, adding to the fun and visual experience. Bettors have the option of making Win, Place, and Quinella bets. A special attraction is mystery progressive jackpots. Conveniences for players are available at each of the 10 betting stations, including USB chargers for electronic devices. Each Fortune Cup race takes about 40 seconds to complete. Between races there is a 40-second break for players to do some handicapping and take note of the odds. “Fortune Cup” and the recently introduced “Fortune Cup Derby Deluxe” are exciting inter-active additions to the gaming floor. Hopefully the game will soon be introduced to one of the casinos featured in Casino Entertainer magazine! Have fun!
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APRIL INFORMATION
Please visit our website at InnoftheMountainGods.com for the most up-todate information on gaming promotions, upcoming entertainment and operations updated. Thank you for your continued loyalty and we look forward to welcoming you to our casino resort in the year ahead. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop, Inn of the Mountain Gods remains committed to the health and safety of our guests, our team members and our community. We place nothing at a higher priority. We understand that travel plays an important role in our lives, and know that the current environment has affected how you make decisions regarding where you stay and where you play. We would like to personally reassure you that our resort is operating to the highest degree of health and safety vigilance, working in accordance with advisories and protocols issued by local and international authorities. As southern New Mexico’s only AAA Four Diamond resort, our property already has a high standard of
cleanliness, maintenance and sanitation. In light of COVID-19 we’ve implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and protocols in the interest of our guests’ and employees’ health and safety. They include: • Placing hand sanitizer dispensing stations in hightraffic, visible areas such as entrances, exits, elevator landings, and hotel lobbies. • Increasing the frequency of disinfectant procedures, with focus on: Faucets and toilet flush levers Doorknobs and locks Entrance and exit doors and door handles Handrails Slot machines handles and armrests Elevator buttons Light switches
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Inn of the Mountain Gods’ standard cancellation policy remains in effect. For guests traveling from regions impacted by the coronavirus, we will continue to review bookings on a case-by-case basis. We are closely monitoring the situation and will make adjustments as needed.
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ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Happy Birthday Ram’s! Dynamic Mercury moves into your sign on the eleventh, favorably paving the way for self-improvement, intellectual pursuits and strategizing new business endeavors. You will achieve success in the fields of communication such as writing, lecturing and teaching. TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) You are moving into your own personal cycle the end of this month, helping you attract new friendships and admirers. Always a hard worker and over-responsible you will let your hair down and open your home to celebrate with close friends and family. Make a plan to get away or a spa day by May.
GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21) Take a deep breath and enjoy the net three weeks to heal, relax and take some down time. You should be taking a step back so you can re rejuvenate physically, mentally and spiritually as you gear up for your birth month. This is a slow period where you can spice up your personal life and home. CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) Several planets have about three more weeks to go in opposing your sign, so “stay the course” and don’t make waves. You will continue to have a tremendous amount of energy to complete projects at work as well as the home front. You are being pushed out of your comfort zone now.
LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) You are rebuilding in the financial department and restructuring all assets during this cycle. If you need to be more liquid, you will have success this month selling everything from property to household items. Affairs of the heart look good including a new attraction. Finalize legalities. VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) You may feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle with those around you as the planet Saturn creates friction in your domestic zone. This is a time of challenges where you will be hurled out of your comfort zone in order to get back on track with a new outlook and game plan. Health improves. LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 23) This month’s Solar vibes continue to bring unusual attractions. As Mercury opposes your sign. Avoid the urge to speak or act impulsively. This is an excellent time to resume former plans regarding career. Consider a change in your social environment and create a new network plan. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 - NOVEMBER 21) This is a period where you begin to calm down and get serious especially concerning your career. Compromise may be the only way out of the frustrations you’re feeling. Saturn influences may force you to sacrifice your plans because of another’s. Counter a financial crisis with an alternate plan. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) Career slows down but personal and domestic obligations pick-up. Travel connected with education could be postponed until later in the year. The people you meet during this
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period will play an important role in professional partnerships. Expect to hear from people in your past. CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) Spiritual people and forces are protecting you during this period. Try to forget past obstacles and deception and only concentrate on the future. Be reserved about your opening yourself up, as this is a highly emotional cycle. Favorable Jupiter in your sign promotes career and financial ambitions. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19) It’s time for you to be rewarded as Mars and Saturn in your sign bring you and your talents into the forefront. It’s a cycle of rolling with the punches during unpredictable circumstances on the job. It’s out with the old and in with the new as you decide to change your style and approach. PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) Trust your own judgement and stop letting others have the final word in your affairs. Mercury’s shift in your money sector brings confidence and good news about finances. The Sun and Uranus make this a high-energy period where several events will hit you at once. Avoid travel until May. Cynthia Hess has been a professional psychic and astrologer for more than 35 years. Nationally known for media appearances and consulting clientele from all walks of life, she is currently based in Albuquerque. Visit Cynthia on her Web site at: www.cynthiahess.com or call 505-293-0833. Follow Cynthia on Facebook. SAIL AWAY WITH
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WHAT: FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S HUNGRY WILL NOT BE DISRUPTED BY CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK WHEN: Effective Immediately and For the Foreseeable Future WEB: www.TheFoodDepot.org Nine Northern New Mexico counties rely on food provided by The Food Depot, and the current COVID 19 crisis will not stop the organization from delivering to those who are hungry, needy and most vulnerable. Quarantines and closures have forced The Food Depot to seek alternative storage and delivery methods during this time of crisis. The leadership of both the Pueblos of Pojoaque and Ohkay Owingeh have answered the call by providing vital storage and distribution space for the nonperishable items.
ISTRIBUTION TO NORTHERN For More Information: NEW MEXICO’S HUNGRY Pueblo of Pojoaque’s Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino and Hilton Hotels are T BE DISRUPTED BY CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK providing safe and secure storage for outgoing product, and volunteer space. Jill Dixon Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo’s Ohkay Casino will offer the use of their parking lot ective Immediately and For the Foreseeable Future for a drive-through food distribution that is open to the public. Though both Director of Development casino operations are closed for the duration, the Hilton Hotel remains open WEB: www.TheFoodDepot.org for business. jdixon@TheFoodDepot.org
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