Skagit Valley Casino
Published 4:02 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2009
If the gray days of winter are combining with the economy to get you down, then it’s time to think about a visit to the Skagit Valley Casino Resort. There’s still time to get in on the March Getaway Package.
Book now and enjoy a deluxe room at the resort’s casino hotel for just $89 a night, Sunday through Thursday, through March 31. Rooms feature a 32-inch wide LCD TV with HBO, refrigerator, coffeemaker and more. Take advantage of the indoor heated pool, sauna and hot tub in the fitness center.
Or, upgrade to a suite and have a two-person jetted tub right in your room. Store your winnings in your in-room safe and fall asleep watching dancing flames in your bedroom fireplace.
Every package comes with a complimentary gaming and dining Fun Pack.
For even bigger savings, try the nearby Skagit Ridge Hotel. The March Getaway Package there is just $69. Enjoy scenic views and a secluded setting, then hop aboard the 24-hour shuttle for fun at the Skagit Valley Casino.
There is also still time to get in on the casino’s great Rev It Up promotion. It’s a chance to win a brand new car every Thursday in March, as well as cash and bonus prize drawings.
The casino features more than 500 hot new slots in an expanded gaming area. Everyone’s favorite table games are found in the Las Vegas-style casino, from blackjack and craps to roulette and pai gow. There’s even a brand new Keno Lounge.
Stretch your entertainment dollar by signing up for the Skagit’s Club Card. Your card can earn points as you play. These can be redeemed for dining or entertainment opportunities, merchandise, hotel stays or even cash back.
Club Card members also have a chance to win cash or prizes at various promotional drawings throughout the year. For more information on the current promotions, contact the Club Card desk.
Visitors age 55 and over love Funday Mondays at the Skagit Valley Casino. With free Club Card membership they are qualified to receive $5 additional free slot play and a great discounted price on either a lunch or dinner buffet.
New things are happening at the Market Buffet. There’s an all-new menu with live cooking stations. The Market Buffet takes you on a world tour of cuisines, so you always have something new and unique to choose from.
Sunday is the most popular dining day, with Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a special Sunday barbecue dinner from 3 to 9 p.m. Other days you might find homestyle cooking, Tex Mex, Wok-n-Roll or Surf and Turf. See the Skagit’s Web site or call for the current buffet calendar.
The casino is also home to the Five Onion Grill. This casual restaurant has American and Italian cuisine as well as seafood. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The menu is extensive, with something to please everyone.
Another great dining opportunity is the Northern Lights Deli. Choose from several hot or cold favorites. It’s the perfect venue for a quick snack between games.
One of the things the Skagit is best known for is entertainment. The Pacific Showroom has top acts from all over. Coming soon to the Skagit is award-winning country singer Neal McCoy. Known for the back-to-back number one singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink,” McCoy has two appearances scheduled for the Pacific Showroom on March 27. Hotel Concert Packages are available.
April at the Skagit includes a tribute performance to Ricky Nelson, featuring Nelson’s sons Gunnar and Matthew. The Stone Canyon Band also appears. Two performances are scheduled for April 10. Call for special package prices. You can also book now for Little Anthony and the Imperials on May 29. See the casino’s Web site for details. The Skagit Valley Casino Resort is located immediately off the I-5 freeway at Exit 236. It’s just minutes north of Mount Vernon.
