Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 87

Casinos, etc. J3 (D 3 From page 27 away during "Anything Goes," which is the largest single promotion ever held at Karl's. (D casinos coming over just to play our brush keno," said Jim Calhoun, Ramada shift manager. "And our friendly writers are always glad to teach customers how to play the game." In order to achieve artistry and speed at brush keno, it takes a couple of years of training. Nita Glosen, day shift, and Hee Yoo on swing are two of the best practitioners of brush keno in Reno.

COMSTOCK'S FESTIVAL SLOT TEAM: The Festival Reno citywide slot tournament proved to be a real winner for the Comstock Hotel-Casino recently as the five slot players representing the Comstock placed second when the final round was over. Bill and Jean Shumate of Wichita, Peggy Fastabend of Portland, and two northern Californians, Bob Donovan of Woodside and Caleen Praas of Danville, literally played their hearts out and captured second place. The Comstock team wasn't in the running by the end of the first day, but made a great comeback the second day. The Eldorado hosted the two-day tournament, with 2. 3 0) to ro Wo 00 1 CO In addition to the tournament there is a barbecue on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m.

for an additional $4. The three-day tournament at the Northstar resort's 10 tennis courts begins Friday, Sept. 9 and all players must be able to play on Friday. Northstar-at-Tahoe is offering a special tournament lodging rate for the competitors of 10 percent off on the weekend of the tournament. A minimum stay of two nights is required.

Lodging is on a first-come, first-served basis. For lodging information and reservations call Northstar toll free at 800-533-6787. For more information on the tournament and for entry blanks, call Northstar's tennis pro shop at 916-562-0321. NAME CIRCUS CIRCUS CASTLE: More than 110,000 entries have been received in an international contest to name Circus Circus Enterprises, newest project, a castle-themed resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip. Opening is slated for mid-1990.

The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 in prizes and cash, including a tour of European castles in the winner's choice of seven countries, plus the honor of being the resort's inaugural guest for Grand Opening week, with accommodations and meals paid for, along with $5,000 cash. Entries must be postmarked by Aug. 31 and must be received by Sept. 10. The winner will be announced in the Sept.

30 edition of USA Today. For complete contest rules and entry forms, write to "Name the Castle," Corporate Marketing, P.O. Box 94798, Las Vegas 89193. ELDORADO SLOT JACKPOT: John Mahaffey may not like his wife telling him what to do, but he was glad when she had him play a certain Eldorado slot machine. After putting just $5 into an Eldorado Mississippi Gambler quarter progressive machine, Mahaffey walked away with $26,537.

"My wife forced me to play that machine," he said. The Mahaffeys, from Central Point, were in Reno just for the weekend. They said their winnings will go into the bank and toward recreation, as they are near retirement. The Eldorado has had a barrage of jackpots lately with four jackpots more than $25,000 in just one week, totaling more than $180,000. And in just three days, 52 people walked away with $1,600 each from the Eldorado's dollar double machines.

BRUSH UP ON KENO AT THE RAMADA: After polling its loyal keno customers, the Reno Ramada is staying with the brush over the computer to run their keno game. "Our customers can watch their tickets being marked. We're getting a lot of customers from other 1 1 I more than 200 slot players participating. Players represented casinos in the Reno-Sparks area. ORMSBY HOUSE GIVES SECOND CHANCE: The Ormsby House Hotel-Casino adds 10 new Bally "Second Chance Poker" machines to its casino.

According to Mike Kentfield, slot manager for the Carson City resort, the slot machines are the first of their kind to offer players a "second chance" at winning and are the first slots to be installed in a Carson City casino. "These new nickel poker slots have an extremely high player appeal because they allow you a second chance to improve that 'almost' hand," Kentfield said. See CASINOS, page 31 rTTlRENO'S BEST ins M.S. DIXIE'S SUNSET CRUISE: Since she first lowered her gangplank to passengers 17 years ago, the M.S. Dixie has built upon her reputation as one of Tahoe's favorite sightseeing experiences.

And among her variety of cruises, the Sunset Dinner Dance excursion is ranked by passengers as their most popular. Departing daily at 7:30 p.m. from Zephyr Cove Marina, this cruise is considered a true Tahoe pastime, a tradition for visitors and locals. For three-and-a-half hours, the Dixie's guests are treated to some of Nature's finest handiwork and the crew's gracious hospitality. The entire evening cruise, dinner, dancing and entertainment is $27.50.

For reservations, free shuttle schedule information or more information, call 588-3508 from the South Shore area and toll-free from North Shore and Reno, 882-0786. NORTHSTAR TENNIS TOURNAMENT: Tennis players of all abilities are invited to play in the annual Northstar Open Tennis Tournament Sept. 9-11. The deadline to enter the tournament is Sept. 2.

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