Thank you for visiting the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Press Room. The pages under this heading keep members of the media up to date on what’s going on at the resort and within its community. It also provides a snapshot of the resort/casino for journalists who may be writing about the resort, though have not had the opportunity to visit. The press can take advantage of story ideas for feature and news articles, which are just a handful that can be done tying in Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Press photos may also be viewed and obtained by clicking on the ‘Photos’ link.

Press inquiries may be made to Public Relations Manager, Anndee Laskoe: alaskoe@fantasysprings.net

• Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is owned by the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. The Cabazon Band was the first Native American tribe in the U.S. to have gaming on its reservation. The U.S. Supreme Court's 1987 Cabazon Decision paved the way for other tribes to operate gaming centers.

• 100,000-square foot casino floor
• 2,000 of players' favorite slot and video poker machines
• 40 table games including Blackjack, California Craps, Pai Gow and more
• "Triple Crown Room" Off Track Betting Facility
• Bingo Palace – 600 seat bingo facility – open every day
• Fantasy Rewards players club offering perks and complimentaries with play

• 250-luxurious guest rooms and suites
• High Speed Internet
• 24-hour Room Service
• Flat Screen LED televisions
• 300-thread count linens and feather down comforters
• Complimentary Valet Parking
• Complimentary Nautilus Fitness Center
• 103-foot Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Sundeck and Cabanas

• Seven delectable dining choices including the Bistro (fine dining featuring seafood, succulent steaks, plus sushi bar), Joy Asian restaurant (open September 2010), POM (contemporary American café), Lique Ice Cream Parlor, Fresh Grill Buffet, The Pizza Kitchen and Starbucks Café
• 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge – open every day at 5pm and features live jazz musicians on Fridays and Saturdays
• Rock Yard Outdoor Concert Stage – open for the 2010 season through November
• Springs Bar – watch your favorite sporting events and sip your favorite beverage at this center casino bar
• Lit – Comfortable ultra lounge on the casino floor perfect for meeting friends, enjoying a handcrafted cocktail, watching the game on giant LCD screens or taking in live music on weekends

• Championship golf at Fantasy Springs' Eagle Falls Golf Course – 18-hole, Clive Clark designed. Opened in 2007. Voted one of the "Best Courses You Can Play" by Golfweek magazine
• Top-name concerts and entertainment in the 3,500-seat Special Events Center
• Bowling at Fantasy Lanes, featuring 24-state-of-the-art lanes, laser bowling &  sports bar

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is located in between the beautiful Santa Rosa and Chocolate mountain ranges in the Palm Springs Valley. The area boasts wonderful stories of celebrities, pioneers and now, entrepreneurs. Many people ask what there is to do around Palm Springs. One quickly discovers it's difficult to do everything in the area in just a few days. Whether visitors come to Fantasy Springs for gaming, golf or to enjoy the surrounding area, it offers something for everyone.
Ideas you may want to consider if your assignment brings you to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and the Palm Springs, CA area.

• "Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is a short drive from Palm Springs. What is there to do if someone is staying there?” Besides gaming, playing golf, dining, taking in A-list entertainment, guests can get an in-room or cabana massage, visit the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, go for an ATV tour through the desert, visit the nearby famed Joshua Tree National Park, go shopping at the Rodeo Drive of Palm Springs – El Paseo and much more. 
• “Palm Springs has often been known as the playground of Hollywood celebrities. Do Hollywood-types frequent your resort?” Do they ever! Celebrities can be spotted often at Fantasy Springs and at Eagle Falls Golf Course. The resort hosts several high profile and charity tournaments throughout the year that feature celebrity golfers. The hotel and restaurants have also been frequented by Playboy Playmates, musicians and more.
• “Plan a Nearby Southern California Getaway.” The price of gas still fluctuates and with the economy still uncertain, many people are looking for a less-expensive alternative to a far-away destination resort. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has it all in terms of the ultimate destination resort. Palm Springs, CA boasts an average 354 days of sunshine and Fantasy Springs features an inviting oversized pool and sundeck surrounded by palm trees. Guests can have drinks and lunch served to them as they bask in the warm desert rays. Room rates are affordable at Fantasy Springs and visitors get to skip the long drive to Las Vegas and the gas money it takes to get there.   
• Award-winning chefs at Fantasy Springs. Several of the best chefs in the Palm Springs area can be found in the kitchens at Fantasy Springs. Executive Chef, Freddy Rieger, loves to share his east coast charm, and his recipe secrets. You just have to ask him nicely. 
• “Who Are the Winners?” Fantasy Springs features 2,000 slots, 40 table games, the Bingo Palace and the Triple Crown Room. Big winners are made every day in the casino. Find out what players use as good luck charms. Slots and table games are also using cutting edge technology, many times without the player even noticing. Take a look at what the tech and data does.
• “Someone in my group doesn’t gamble.” Many people would rather receive entertainment in a form other than gaming. For those not attracted by the whirr of the slots or excitement of the tables, they can take in a concert, listen to live music, “yuk it up” at the Fantasy Springs Improv Comedy Club, play golf, get a massage, enjoy a gourmet meal, relax by the pool, do some wine tasting at the 12th Floor Wine Bar & Cocktail Lounge, take the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up 8,500 feet to the top of Mt. San Jacinto, go for a hike, or just watch and in-room movie.

If you would like to pursue any of these story ideas or any others, please contact Ciara Green:ccoyle@fantasysprings.net, Public Relations Manager.
For Palm Springs Area Tourism Information:
70-100 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 770-9000
www.palmspringsusa.com

May 20, 2013 - INDIO, CA – Eagle Falls Golf Course at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino offers incredible golf rates all year but for summer the green fees are dropping even lower.  Starting June 1st the rate to golf Monday through Thursday is $39 dollars and $49 to play Friday through Sunday and holidays. 

Green fees at Eagle Falls always include a two-person golf cart equipped with GPS and electronic scorekeeping, cooler filled with ice and bottled water and use of the 40-stall driving range and practice putting green. Golfers have until September 30, 2013 to take advantage of the lower prices. To reserve a tee time at Eagle Falls Golf Course or for more information, call (800) 827-2946 or log onto www.EagleFallsGolf.com.

Eagle Falls is an 18 hole, par 72 championship course. Completed in 2006, it was designed by famed golf course architect Clive Clark. Eagle Falls features many long and wide fairways, though many areas pose distinct challenges for golfers of every skill level. Mounds, pot bunkers and even one hole that’s an exact replica of the “Postage Stamp” – the famed eighth hole at the famous Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland await players.

May 17, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Rumbling onto the casino floor at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is one of the biggest, most exciting games ever delivered by the gaming industry: NASCAR. Click here to see the trailer This new title from Bally Technologies takes everything racing fans love about the sport and puts it into a one-of-a-kind gaming experience.

On Wednesday, May 29th casino guests are invited to hit the raceway at Fantasy Springs and try out the new slots to possibly win cash and prizes. The special NASCAR slot introduction party goes from 3pm-6pm on the casino floor next to Bingo.

If you’re a fan of NASCAR, you know it’s all about the drivers. This new slot won’t disappoint. The line-up is a who’s-who of current racing royalty – Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and  Kevin Harvick. Not only can you theme the slot based on your favorite driver, but you’ll also enjoy audio and video featuring these stars of the oval. The game includes a stunning 32-inch vertical touch-screen display and game-synchronized side lighting. Rounding out the cockpit of the new NASCAR slot is the Pro Surround Chair, delivering awesome 5.1 surround-sound audio and comfort. From the roar of the engines to the cheering of the crowd, you will have no doubt you’re in the driver’s seat.

Fantasy Springs Slot Director, Dave Polizzi says, “Gaming development is consistently progressing and each new program that comes available raises the bar on what our players expect and want in a gaming environment. Slots are available in every casino; having the right ones, sets you apart.”

The NASCAR video slots let you get behind the wheel at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway as you race against other drivers and earn credits along the way in the U-Race Bonus. You’ll start at the back of the pack as your driver of choice in an exhilarating real-time race, and choose the direction your driver will move. You’ll get to choose five times and can opt to go for a pass down low on the apron, try a risky pass on the high side, or charge straight ahead. Passing is realistically difficult, but also rewarding. After each maneuver you’ll be awarded credits and the higher you place when the checkered flag waves, the more bonus credits you’ll win. If that wasn’t enough, the NASCAR video slot also offers the chance at a huge progressive award.

Polizzi says, “Our customers ask for interactive and entertaining slots at Fantasy Springs and we introduce them. By continuing to be customer focused, we stay ahead of offering the best products possible.”

May 16, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino has rolled out yet another big money promotion. The $200K Lucky Lotto Giveaway is in full swing and will fill someone’s pockets with a guaranteed $100,000. 

The promotion runs every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday through June 30.   During those days guests can swipe their player’s club card at one of the designated promotion kiosks to pick 6 numbers and receive a $200,000 Lucky Lotto Giveaway ticket for that promotion day. Guests can receive up to 5 more tickets for every 100 points earned on each promotion day.  Drawings will be held each day at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm with bonus drawings on Friday & Saturday at 9pm. Guests win if they match 2 to 6 of the numbers drawn each hour, up to $100,000 CASH! Also, guests who redeem their winning tickets in the time allotted, receive an entry into the $100K Cash Grand Finale Drawing on Sunday, June 30.

Fantasy Springs gave away $100,000 cash last year during a similar promotion. The winner, Helen W. of Inglewood, could barely stand when she realized she would be taking home the grand prize. At the time she said she planned to use the money to help pay for her daughter’s college education.

May 9, 2013 – INDIO, CA – The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians announced Tribal Council election results naming a new Chairman, new Vice Chairwoman and a new Member at Large.

Douglas Welmas will now serve as the duly elected Chairman for both the Tribe and the Business Committee and is the highest ranking elected official within the Cabazon government. He is also the officially recognized spokesperson for the Tribe. As Chairman, Welmas manages the tribal government and the general membership with support from the Business Committee and the Cabazon governmental staff, engaging in a broad range of issues at the tribal, regional, state and federal levels regarding economic development, community outreach, cultural preservation, resource management, political affairs and tribal sovereignty.  Welmas, who has served on the Business Committee and as First Vice Chairman since 2007, succeeds David Roosevelt, who served as Chairman since 2009.

Other new positions include, San Juanita Callaway who was elected as Vice Chairwoman, she had served as Second Vice Chair for the tribe in previous years. Helen Ruth Callaway was reelected for a second consecutive term as Secretary-Treasurer.  Alexis Nichols was also reelected to a second term as General Council Liaison and Brenda Soulliere now holds the position of Member at Large. Soulliere had previously served as First Vice Chair from 1981 to 2001.

April 26, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Golf and Sexy, two four letter words that aren’t often used in the same sentence, but that’s about to change. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and Eagle Falls Golf Course. The Links and Laces Golf Tour brings a whole new meaning to “Fantasy” golf . . . birdies, eagles & beauties.

On May 31st-June 2nd Fantasy Springs will put on one of the most anticipated public golf events of the year.  The tournament held at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s home course, Eagle Falls, is open to all golfers.  The scramble-format tournament will be hosted by Brande Roderick, star of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice and 2001 Playmate of the Year. Roderick will bring along 40 beautiful Girls of Golf to help host the event. Participants can have a little extra fun on select themed-holes with games and activities from hula hooping, to a chipping contest, to chair massages.

Space is limited for players wishing to get in on the Links and Laces excitement. The entry fee is $600 per person or $2,400 per foursome and includes a hotel room for 2 nights, VIP Players Party, Golf, Awards Party and Pool Party. Players will receive exclusive access to the Friday night hors d’oeuvres and cocktail welcome reception inside the picturesque 12th Floor Lounge.  This is the players’ first chance to mix and mingle with the girls of golf.  Golfers will tee off at 10 am on Saturday morning and will wrap up the day with an exciting Awards Party featuring great prizes in the resort’s ultra lounge, LIT. The weekend concludes with a fun, sexy pool party where guests can cool off with a dip in Fantasy Springs beautiful pool or relax in one of the resort’s private cabanas. To take part in what’s sure to be an unforgettable golf weekend, call 973.287.6288 or log on to www.llgolftour.com.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at

May 6, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Known worldwide as one of the most acclaimed voices of his generation, Mexican singer, producer, songwriter Luis Miguel is bringing his tour to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. On Friday, September 20th the Spanish singer who has made a huge international impact will light up the Special Events Center stage.
 
Miguel started his career in the music business at a very early age of 11 years old. He has always set unprecedented records, not only for his extraordinary voice, his versatility to perform different music genres including pop, bolero, mariachi, Big Band and romantic ballads, but also for his poised, elegance and true artist’s essence that ultimately has made him one of music’s greatest icons and top-selling artists in the world.

Throughout his exceptional career, Miguel has released 21 albums, sold more than 60 million records worldwide, certified multiple Diamond, Platinum and Gold records, broken attendance records in each of his world tours, and has received numerous awards. Miguel has executed a brilliant and successful career that has captivated the hearts of millions of people around the world for almost three decades and there is plenty more to come.

Tickets for the 8PM Luis Miguel performance go on sale Friday, May 10th for $139, $99, $89, $69 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

April 23, 2013 - INDIO, CA – Treat your mom to a day of relaxation at Fantasy Springs and leave the cooking to our world-class chefs who have planned exceptionally delicious dishes in three of our restaurants. 

If a casual relaxed dining experience is what mom loves, then POM is the perfect pick. For $36 she can enjoy Shrimp and Veal Parmigiana. The sautéed jumbo shrimp and breaded veal loin cutlet is served with marinara sauce, glazed with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, sautéed broccolini, whole wheat penne alla vodka and asiago ciabatta toast. POM’s lunch and dinner menus are also available.

For a fine dining experience make a date with mom at the Bistro where Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will prepare the gourmet Surf and Turf Special. The dish includes Madeira glazed filet mignon and lobster tail francaise. This is paired with parmesan-roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus and Madeira demi glaze for $50.

The Fresh Grill Buffet serves up favorites for the whole family for brunch and dinner.  During brunch, mom can savor omelets, blueberry-cheese blintzes, almond French toast and more morning favorites just the way she likes them. The buffet features fresh salads and soups including seafood jambalaya and Amish chicken and corn chowder. Save plenty of room for delectable carvery meats such as roast prime rib of beef, leg of spring lamb stuffed with feta cheese, dates and spinach and honey mustard glazed Virginia ham. Entrée specialties for brunch and dinner include roast pork loin with orange and rosemary glaze, grilled to order New York strip steaks, North Coast seafood cioppino. There’s also an impressive array of Italian, Asian and Latin Specialties. Patrons can get their fill of shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon and snow crab legs. Then mom can tempt her taste buds for dessert by dipping fresh fruit, rice crispy treats and more into the unending chocolate fountain. Freshly baked pies, cookies and cakes are always available. The dessert bar also features a large sugar free selection.

Come in for brunch between 10:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. or for dinner between 3:00p.m. and 9:00p.m. Adults are $28.99 and children ages three to 12 are $14.50. Children under 3 are free. 
POM and The Bistro serve dinner starting at 5:00p.m. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling (800) 827-2946 or by visiting www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

April 22, 2013 – INDIO, CA – As a founding member of the one and only Allman Brothers Band and in his own storied solo career, a gifted natural interpreter of the blues, Gregg Allman’s soulful and distinctive voice is one of the defining sounds in the history of American music.  On Saturday, May 25th Allman will put his talents on display at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

Allman started out performing as a teenager. He had several groups with his older brother Duane before the pair helped create the Allman Brothers Band in 1969. Known for their bluesy, improvisational style, the Allman Brothers Band hit it big in the early 1970s. They helped to break new ground in rock music, spearheading the 1970s Southern rock sound by drawing heavily from both country and blues influences. In addition to his work with the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg has also enjoyed some success as a solo artist. In 1986, he made the charts with "I'm No Angel".

His most recent album, Low Country Blues was released in 2011 and marks the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s seventh solo recording and the first in more than 13 years. Produced by T Bone Burnett, the album finds Allman putting his own stamp on songs by some of the blues giants whose work has long informed his own, from Muddy Waters and BB King to Buddy Guy and Magic Sam. Named for the coastal Georgia region Allman calls home, Low Country Blues stands as a high water mark in an already remarkable body of work, rich with passion, verve, and the unerring confidence of a true survivor.

Last year Allman and the rest of the Allman Brothers Band were honored with a special Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. He also decided to share his struggles and triumphs with others in his memoir, My Cross to Bear. "When I got out of high school, I thought, 'I'll take a year or two off and play the clubs, get this
out of my system, and then go to med school,'" he explained in a statement. "More than 40 years later, I figure it's finally time to write about this crazy journey that's taken me around the world and back."
Tickets for the 8PM Gregg Allman performance go on sale Friday, April 26th for $69, $49, $29, at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

April 19, 2013 - INDIO, CA – From soccer to piano lessons, to ballet or art class, there are so many extracurricular options for children here in the valley. But for many families the options don't matter because they can't afford all the extras that go along with those activities like cleats, music books, ballet shoes and art supplies. That's why Rosie Welmas started Rosie's Kids, a nonprofit organization that helps families afford to enroll their children in the activities they love.

On Monday, May 20th Eagle Falls Golf Course will host the 3rd annual Rosie's Kids charity golf tournament in order to raise money for the non-profit cause. Entry is $75 per golfer and includes 18-holes of championship golf, lunch, cart with GPS, use of the driving range and practice green, and an ice-filled cooler with water. To sign up or for more information, call (760) 485-4483 or email Rosie Welmas at rndwelmas@aol.com.  Rosie Welmas, founder of Rosie's Kids, says the organization was started because of the need she saw first hand while coaching a group of children's cheerleading squads and the memory of a third grade teacher who helped her family afford extracurricular activities. The organization helps offset the high cost of supplies and helps children to become well-rounded individuals.

April 18, 2013 – INDIO, CA – From Las Vegas to Central America, from Hawaii to Europe, and from Los Angeles to Japan, Aerorocks has set the industry standard for the most compelling, convincing, and entertaining recreation of Aerosmith ever to grace the stage. On Saturday, April 20th you have a chance to see them perform for free, at the Fantasy Spring’s Rock Yard. The world's #1 tribute to Aerosmith will kick off the outdoor music series this Saturday.
 For the past 15 years, Aerorocks has consistently thrilled audiences worldwide, touring and performing on five different continents. This dynamic tribute to Aerosmith was formed in 1997 by founder and premier Steven Tyler impersonator, Jay Basinger.  The band cranks out all the hits over a 4-decade span from Aerosmith's newest 2012 CD, "Music From Another Dimension" all the way back to their 1973 debut album, "Aerosmith". The look, the sound, the vibe, and the overall Aerosmith concert experience is uncanny. Audiences across the globe have concluded. “You cannot get any closer, Aerorocks is Aerosmith!”
Rock Yard outdoor concert shows go from 7:30pm to midnight, run from spring to fall and are always free and open to anyone ages 18 and older.  
Rock Yard Lineup:
APRIL 20  Aerorocks (Aerosmith Tribute) w/ Rocktane
APRIL 27  Alice in Cooperland (Alice Cooper Tribute) w/ Helicopter

MAY    4   Which Ones Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) w/ Rok of Ages
MAY 11    Motley Inc (Motley Crue Tribute) w/ Playground
MAY 18    Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute) w/ Steel Rod
MAY 25    Purple Reign (Prince Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde

JUNE 1    Queen Nation (Queen Tribute) w/ Thank You Drive Thru
JUNE 8     Led Zeppagain (Led Zepplin Tribute) w/ Red Ball Jets
JUNE 15   Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute) w/ Judge Jackson     
JUNE 22   Hollywood Roses (Guns & Roses Tribute) w/ Triple 7           
JUNE 29   Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) w/ Steel Rod
JULY 6     Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde
JULY 13   Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute) w/ Steel Rod  
JULY 20   Iron Maidens (Iron Maiden Tribute) w/ Kiss Me Deadly   
JULY 27   Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde
(Schedule for August – October TBD) 

April 16, 2013 – INDIO, CA – The holiday of Cinco de Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride and at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino the celebration will last all weekend.

On Saturday, May 4th Pepe Aguilar will take the stage in the Special Events Center.  Inarguably one of the greatest artists of his time in the Latin music genre, the six-time Grammy winning artist will entertain with his blend of traditional Mariachi sounds and contemporary pop music.

Inside Fantasy Springs the fiesta continues on the gaming floor where guests can enjoy Cinco de Mayo casino promotions, traditional food and $3 margaritas. There will even be Mariachi performances by Serenata Mexicana from 5pm-12am on Saturday and 1pm- 6pm on Sunday.

The 5K Cinco Celebration will kick off at 11am, Sunday, May 5th. Two names will be drawn every hour from 2pm-6pm and each winner will get to pick a piñata with a surprise of cash or free play inside.

All of this excitement will certainly have you working up an appetite, so come enjoy a Cinco de Mayo fiesta of magnificent proportions in Fresh Grill Buffet. We are serving traditional Mexican brunch and dinner specials all day starting at 10am. Diners will be entertained by the festive music of strolling mariachi duo, Los Palmeros.

Brunch specialties include huevos rancheros, chorizo and eggs, chili rellenos, vegetable quesadillas, baked chilaquiles and much more. Enjoy refreshing salads and soups including Tijuana shrimp Caesar salad, San Diego style seafood ceviche, pico de gallo, Latin fruit salad, boneless pork Pozole and chicken tortilla soup.

From the carving board you have a selection of Achiote roasted loin of pork or prime rib of beef au jus. Then delve into the chef’s specials including, shrimp fajitas, chicken mole’ poblano, seared carne asada, braised pork chili verde and crispy pork carnitas, seafood cioppio Vera Cruz, cheese enchiladas and taco de papas. You can also select your side dish from frijoles de la olla, Spanish rice, warm corn and flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa fresca and salsa verde.

Fresh Grill Buffet will also feature a large selection of chilled seafood on ice including shrimp cocktail, salmon, Canadian mussels and Alaskan snow crab legs.  For dessert, enjoy churros, caramel flan, arroz con leche, along with a huge selection of cakes, pastries and of course Fantasy Springs famous chocolate fountain. The Fresh Grill Buffet is open for brunch from 10:00am to 3:00p.m. or dinner from 3:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. Both are $14.99.                                              

April 15, 2013 – INDIO, CA –  The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians once again hosted the Annual Drive Against Hunger Golf tournament which helps to raise money to feed those in need here in the Coachella Valley.  On Friday, April 12th Eagle Falls Golf Course in Indio became the center of a community wide effort to support local charities which provide meals for thousands of people throughout the year.

This year the golf tournament raised $20,000 which will be shared between Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Well in the Desert and FIND food bank. The money  will once again be used to supplement food distribution programs. Martha’s Village and Kitchen serves 225-thousand meals a year, three meals a day to residents and one meal to the public. Well in the Desert serves nearly 45-thousand meals, many to seniors and children and FIND Food Bank distributes food through partnering agencies to 80-thousand individuals monthly.

The Drive Against Hunger golf fundraiser was spearheaded by a group of volunteers from Sun City, Shadow Hills who then asked the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians to help make the event a reality.  Cabazon Band Tribal Chairman David Roosevelt says, “The tournament has great meaning as it involves the collaboration of tribal government, tribal business and community support. Individuals such as Sue Henricksen, Gary and Julie Kelly, and the residents of the Sun City Shadow Hills community, are the strength behind these tournaments and they are essential in keeping the Drive Against Hunger at Eagle Falls a continuing event. We look forward to participating together to do our part against the growing wave of food insecurity.”

Eagle Falls Golf Course is part of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, located just outside of Palm Springs, CA. The resort features a 250-room and suite luxury hotel, seven restaurants, rooftop wine bar, world class casino with 2,000 slots and 40 table games, bowling center, nightclub and A-list entertainment nearly every weekend. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. For more information, call toll free 800.827.2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook and on Twitter @fantasysprings.

April 8, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, HEART, will take their critically acclaimed live show on the road this summer with very special guest JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE. On Saturday, August 24th the tour will make a much anticipated stop at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

Ann and Nancy Wilson first met Jason Bonham, son of famed Led Zeppelin drummer, John Bonham, when they performed “Stairway to Heaven” together at the Kennedy Center Honors tribute to Led Zeppelin in December 2012.   Over 6 million fans have watched the performance online and purchased the track on ITunes.  Now, in addition to a full set of Heart classic hits including “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Alone,” “These Dreams,” “What About Love,” and many more, fans can experience this historical pairing live when Heart and Bonham close each show with a special thirty-minute finale tribute to Led Zeppelin.

Ann Wilson promises fans an incredibly special event.  “Nancy and I and the rest of Heart are thrilled to be playing with Jason and his band this summer. Awesome rock n roll music every night...miracles apt to happen any old time."  Nancy adds, “It's not a tribute as we have the blessings of the gods themselves.”

Jason adds, "What a great night it was for us at the Kennedy Center awards, and now to be able to do it again on the road with Ann and Nancy is such an honor for me. I am really looking forward to taking my Led Zep Experience show out this summer with Heart and to join them in a Zep-a-thon closing the show as well.  Just fantastic!”

Ann Wilson and her younger sister, Nancy Wilson, first showed the world that women can rock when their band Heart stormed the charts in the '70s with hits like "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Straight On," "Even It Up," "Kick It Out" and many more.  Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played the instruments, making them the first women in rock to do so.  Heart continued topping the charts through the '80s and into the '90s with huge hits like "These Dreams," "Alone," "Never," and a string of other hits that showcased the sisters' enormous talents as both musicians and singers. Across four decades and 14 studio albums, Heart has sold more than 35 million records, had 21 top 40 hits, sold out arenas worldwide, and profoundly influenced the sound and direction of American rock music while inspiring women (and guys too!) around the world to rock out in bands of their own.

In 2010, Heart released its first album in a dozen years.  Red Velvet Car received both critical and commercial acclaim, debuting in the Top 10 in Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart.  In 2012, Ann and Nancy released a memoir, “Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul and Rock & Roll,” which became an immediate New York Times best seller.  They also released a definitive box set, “Strange Euphoria,” a carefully considered anthology of biggest hits and best-loved songs set alongside deep catalog treasures, rarities, demos and live performances, on three compact discs and one DVD in a deluxe box.  In addition, they released a new album, “Fanatic,” which features three hit singles, the title track “Fanatic,” “Walking Good” featuring Sarah McLachlan, and “Dear Old America.”  The Wilson Sisters were also awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On December 11, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the induction of Heart.  The induction ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on April 18, 2013 and broadcast on HBO on May 18, 2013.

Tickets for the 8PM Heart and Jason Bonham performance are on sale Friday, April 12th for $89, $69, $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

April 2, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Diana Ross has had a profound influence on American popular culture and has become an icon in the entertainment industry.  On Friday, August 2nd audiences will have a chance to see this legend perform in the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center.
Ms. Ross has sold over 100 million records and recorded 18 #1 hits. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes. She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not stopped since.

Ross’ reputation as a woman of great style and beauty has put her on the covers of hundreds of magazines. She is an Academy Award nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings the Blues, a Tony and Golden Globe winner, a bestselling author, winner of 8 American Music Awards and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors.  
Diana Ross sings the soundtrack of our lives, a true music legend. To get breaking news, latest tour information and exclusive content, become a fan of Diana Ross’ official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dianaross). 

Tickets for the 8PM Diana Ross performance go on sale April 5th for $109, $89, $69, $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. For more information, call toll free 800.827.2946 or visit www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Follow Fantasy Springs on Facebook and on Twitter @fantasysprings.

April 1, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Grammy Award-winning bands Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys will join forces with Alejandro Escovedo to bring their eclectic musical flavor to Fantasy Springs. On Saturday, August 10th the musicians will join forces and showcase their distinctive Latin sounds.
Los Lobos' debut album was called Just Another Band from East L.A., but in their nearly four decade long career, they’ve repeatedly disproven that title—Los Lobos isn’t “just another” anything. Highly recognized for their hit single "La Bamba", Los Lobos have released 19 albums, received 3 Grammy Awards and numerous nominations.  In 2012 the group celebrated the 20th anniversary of their landmark album, Kiko, with a re-release of the album including bonus tracks, a live DVD and the original album. Next year Los Lobos will celebrate 40 years together, a rare example of longevity in a volatile music world that stresses style over substance. 
Los Lonely Boys, the Texican rock'n'roll trio of brothers Henry, JoJo and Ringo Garza, have achieved multi-platinum album sales, a Grammy Award for their monster hit "Heaven," and widespread acclaim.  Touring behind their most recent release Rockpango, they were named by Billboard as one of the top Adult Contemporary artists of all time.  
A prolific and influential musician, Alejandro Escovedo surfaced as a guitarist for The Nuns on San Francisco's no-holds-barred punk scene centered around the Mabuhay Gardens in North Beach; in the band Rank & File he helped unite the disparate worlds of punk and country in the 1980s; and after he moved back to Austin, the True Believers combined all manner of Americana music in a harbinger of what was to come in Alejandro's solo career which began in 1992 with the album Gravity. His latest album, the critically acclaimed Big Station, was released in June 2012.

Tickets for the 8PM Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys and Alejandro Escovedo performance are on sale for $79, $59, $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

March 22, 2013 - INDIO, CA – It’s time to rock along to the music of the country’s best tribute bands.  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Rock Yard music venue will kick off the 2013 season on Saturday, April 20. The most accomplished cover bands in Southern California and the country’s most well known tribute bands take the stage every Saturday night for 5 straight hours of music. The cover band always starts the night off at 7:30pm. At 9:00pm, the tribute band takes over and plays audience favorites from rockers including Aerosmith, U2, Prince, AC/DC, Motley Crue and many more. Then at 10:30pm the cover band comes back and jams until midnight.
The Rock Yard outdoor concert stage is an amphitheater-style area at the resort featuring two stages side by side. As one band finishes its set, the other starts playing rock and roll anthems right away. Audiences of more than 3,000 have packed into the Rock Yard venue. Rock Yard outdoor concert shows run from spring to summer and are always free and open to anyone ages 18 and older.
Rock Yard Lineup:
APRIL 20  Aero Rock(Aerosmith Tribute) w/ Rocktane
APRIL 27  Alice in Cooperland (Alice Cooper Tribute) w/ Helicopter

MAY    4   Which Ones Pink (Pink Floyd Tribute) w/ Rok of Ages
MAY 11    Motley Inc (Motley Crue Tribute) w/ Playground
MAY 18    Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute) w/ Steel Rod
MAY 25    Purple Reign (Prince Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde

JUNE 1    Queen Nation (Queen Tribute) w/ Thank You Drive Thru
JUNE 8     Led Zeppagain (Led Zepplin Tribute) w/ Red Ball Jets
JUNE 15   Hollywood U2 (U2 Tribute) w/ Judge Jackson     
JUNE 22   Hollywood Roses (Guns & Roses Tribute) w/ Triple 7           
JUNE 29   Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute) w/ Steel Rod
JULY 6     Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde
JULY 13   Atomic Punks (Van Halen Tribute) w/ Steel Rod  
JULY 20   Iron Maidens (Iron Maiden Tribute) w/ Kiss Me Deadly   
JULY 27   Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) w/ Hollywood Blonde  

For more information on upcoming Rock Yard performances or on other events at Fantasy Springs, log onto www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

March 21, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Get ready for a summer concert that will feature two of the most recognizable and iconic bands ever. On Saturday, July 6th you will have a chance to see both KC and the Sunshine Band and Village People perform during one concert inside the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

KC and the Sunshine Band are as wildly popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago.  Harry Wayne Casey, KC for short, developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk with a hint of Latin percussion groove creating an impressive string of hits like Get Down Tonight, That’s the Way (I Like It) and Shake Your Booty.  The group has 9 Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards, an American Music Award and has sold more than 100 million records.

KC and The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands in the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music. They became the first act to score four #1 pop singles in one 12-month period since the Beatles in 1964.  Three of those singles crossed over to become #1 R&B, as well. Their songs have stood the test of time and you can ask any one of the thousands of fans who spend the entire concert on their feet, dancing and shaking their booty. You can count on hearing their music on the radio, at a nightclub, at the movies, in a sports arena or at one of the 100-plus concerts KC and the Sunshine Band plays every year.  It is always fun and truly makes all who hear it happy enough to dance!

On July 6th, the same day as the Fantasy Springs concert, the Palm Springs Walk of Stars will honor Harry Wayne Casey of KC & The Sunshine Band with a star dedication ceremony.

Beginning their 36th year as the “kings of disco”, the one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music.  These six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun and lots of bumping and grinding, singing and dancing, and provide great entertainment for all!

Selling more than 100 million recordings, Village People were an instant phenomenon in the ‘70s and ‘80s with hits San Francisco/In Hollywood, Macho Man, YMCA, In the Navy, Go West and more.  The group has won many worldwide awards including the American Music Award-Favorite Musical Group 1979, AGVA's Georgie Award, West Germany's Gold Lion Award for music excellence and Brazil's 1981 Award for Best Act.   In September 2008, Village People received a “Star” on the Hollywood Walk of Fame – between Betty Grable and Liberace! 

Village People are Ray Simpson (Cop & lead singer), Alexander Briley (G.I./Military), Felipe Rose (Native American Indian), David Hodo (Construction Worker), Jeff Olson (Cowboy) and Eric Anzalone (Biker).

Tickets for the 8PM KC and the Sunshine Band and Village People performance are on sale March 22nd for $69, $49, $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

March 19, 2013 – INDIO, CA – As one of the most popular California pop/rock bands of the '70s, the Doobie Brothers evolved from a mellow, boogie band to a slick, soul-inflected pop band by the end of the decade. Along the way, the group racked up a string of gold and platinum albums in the U.S. On Saturday, June 15th the Doobie Brothers will return to the stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and play the tunes that helped them sell more than 40 million albums worldwide.

Aside from a few years of inactivity in the mid-eighties, the Doobie Brothers have continued to perform, create and record for over 21 consecutive years. Their most recent album, World Gone Crazy was released in 2010. It has been described as an analogy for the Doobie Brothers as a whole and another chapter in one of the greatest American music stories. With founding members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons, and 30 year-plus veterans John McFee and the late Michael Hossack, the Doobies have perfectly honored the band’s legacy with an offering that grows in unexpected new directions.

The songs on World Gone Crazy all feature Johnston and Simmons as writers and lead vocalists. Adding dimension to the project, in some cases there were co-writers involved, as well as some notable contributions or “guest appearances” by other vocalists, Doobie Brothers Alumni, Michael McDonald and country music legend Willie Nelson. And if fans have any understanding of what to expect from the Doobie Brothers, it’s probably the unexpected. “In a certain sense, it’s vintage Doobie Brothers,” Simmons says.

Come hear the melding of Doobie Brother’s music past and present and celebrate the classic all-American rock band that has stood the test of time.  Tickets for the 8PM Doobie Brothers performance go on sale Friday, March 22nd for $69, $49, $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

March 18, 2013 – INDIO, CA –The ever popular Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is quickly heading towards the season finale. Only 4 more weeks left to come see some of the best comedians in the country. During the next four weeks, we showcase hilarious veteran comedians, including Heath Hyche, Rocky LaPorte, John Henton and Max Alexander.

Heath Hyche will headline on March 22 and 23. Hyche was bitten by the acting bug when he wore a giant orange costume as his high school’s mascot. After college he headed to Hollywood where he was discovered by an agent while performing at the Comedy Store. The next week he was cast in Roseanne Barr’s Saturday Night Special show and he has been working in TV, film and comedy ever since.

Rocky LaPorte headlines March 29 and 30. With his unmistakable accent and hilarious yet endearing delivery, LaPorte is becoming more well known by the day. His performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno brought him a standing ovation. He’s been featured on his own Comedy Central Presents special which is currently running on comedy central.

John Henton will headline on April 5 and 6.  When Henton appeared on the Tonight Show in 1991, Johnny Carson took notice of him, and the attention jump-started his career. He went on to have notable roles in two long-running sitcoms: On Living Single he played Overton "Obie" Wakefield Jones and on The Hughleys he starred as Milsap "Sap" Morris.

Max Alexander headlines on April 12 and 13. Alexander is a comedian and actor who has appeared several times on The Tonight Show. His film credits include supporting roles with stars such as Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, and Jim Carrey Jason Segel, in such films as Roxanne (1987) and Punchline (1988) and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. His most recent film is Five Year Engagement.  Alexander’s stand-up routine focuses primarily on his size, constantly poking fun at his weight. He is known for pulling his pants up to his chest during his routines.

Improv Comedy shows at Fantasy Springs run through April 13th
March  22 & 23                    Heath Hyche/Chipper Lowell/Chris Mancini
March  29 & 30                    Rocky LaPorte/Ron Morey/Taylor Williamson
April     4 & 5                       John Henton/Shayla Rivera/Tracey MacDonald
April     12 & 13                   Max Alexander/Avi Liberman/Frances Dilorinzo

March 15, 2013 - INDIO, CA – Spend your Easter Sunday at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and leave the cooking to our expert chefs.  On Sunday, March 31st the Fresh Grill Buffet, Bistro and POM will all feature brunch and dinner specials.
Save up your appetite to dine at the Fresh Grill Buffet with your friends and family for Easter Sunday. During Brunch, patrons will enjoy made-to-order omelets, eggs Benedict, cheese stuffed mini croissants, almond French toast and more. Light and fresh salads and soups include grilled chicken and shrimp Caesar, spinach salad, Greek cucumber with feta cheese, Amish chicken and corn chowder, and the list goes on. At the carving station, Easter diners can get their fill of roast prime rib of beef, honey mustard glazed Virginia ham and maple roasted turkey breast. Easter specialties include grilled to order New York strip steaks, roast leg of lamb stuffed with local dates, spinach and goat cheese, barbecued St. Louis pork ribs, North Coast seafood cioppino, baked fillet of salmon Florentine with picatta sauce and Mostrada glazed pork loin with fresh fruit salsa. The chefs also prepare a mouthwatering selection of international dishes inspired from Italy, Asia and Latin America. After all this, save room for dessert, including sweet treats you can dip in the chocolate fountain, rich cakes, pastries, cookies, ice cream and many more items, including sugar-free desserts.
If a gourmet, sit down dining experience is your style for Easter, make a date for The Bistro. Executive Chef, Freddy Rieger, and his expert staff are serving a special of American Kobe grass fed strip steak. This comes with steak fries with Roquefort and white truffle butter, baby brussel sprouts sautéed with garlic and bacon. This Easter special is $46 per person. The Bistro's nightly menu will also be served.
If you prefer a casual yet modern and fun environment for dinner, POM is your place. POM will have a special entrée of Sicilian style spring lamb chops. This will be served with sautéed brocollini, pancetta braised white beans, roasted red pepper and Italian fries with parmesan cheese. This Easter special is $34 per person. POM's nightly menu will also be served.

March 13, 2013 – INDIO, CA –  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino wins two Gold Addy awards at the Desert Advertising Federations’ recent Addy Awards ceremony held in Rancho Mirage. Fantasy Springs Senior Graphic Designer, Dennis Wodzisz grabbed gold in the collateral invitation category for his Grease themed slot party invite. Then to sweeten the deal, Wodzisz won another gold in the packaging campaign category for his Fantasy Candy Bar wrappers which will soon be available in the resort’s gift shop. A Gold Addy is recognition of the highest level of excellence in any category and is judged to be superior.

Fantasy Springs Director of Advertising Mandi Witkower says, “It is such an honor to be recognized by the advertising community for excellence in creativity for the designs that we create here at Fantasy Springs.  We have a great team that work well together to brainstorm and develop ideas and Dennis does a wonderful job making those ideas come to life.”

The Addy Awards are held annually by the American Advertising Federation. The local Addy ceremony is part of a three-tier national competition. The winners will now compete in district competitions and then have a chance to advance to the national competitions.

LOS ANGELES, March 8 - The intriguing March 8 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. featuring the junior middleweight showdown between unbeaten Hugo Centeno Jr. (17-0, 9 KO’s) and KeAndrae Leatherwood (12-1-1, 8 KO’s) and the junior lightweight match pitting Puerto Rican power puncher Braulio Santos (9-0, 8 KO’s) against Los Angeles’ Kevin Hoskins (7-1, 5 KO’s) will be preceded by a full slate of undercard action that features rising stars including undefeated lightweight prospect Jamie Kavanagh, 2012 United States Olympian Dominic Breazeale and local heavyweight favorite Gerald Washington.

The event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT with the first bell sounding at 5:15 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation broadcast airs live on SHOWTIME® at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Dublin-born Jamie “The Nuisance” Kavanagh (12-0-1, 5 KO’s) has become a popular figure on the Southern California fight scene since relocating to the United States and he’s looking forward to his first appearance at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.  Fresh off of an exciting victory over fellow prospect Ramon Valadez last November, the 22-year-old Irishman who now makes his home in Hollywood will meet the always tough Los Angeles product Sal Garcia (14-6-2, 7 KO’s) who is hoping to capture an upset victory.

The heavyweight bout between 2012 United States Olympian Dominic Breazeale (3-0, 3 KO’s) and Montgomery, Alabama’s Ronny Hale (2-5, 2 KO’s) is scheduled for four rounds, but Alhambra’s Breazeale has made short work of all his pro opponents thus far, so don’t blink.

Former USC defensive end Gerald Washington (6-0, 4 KO’s) has been impressive in his move from the gridiron to the ring, with half of his wins coming by way of first round knockout.  On Friday, the 30-year-old will face the toughest test of his young career in the form of Jacksonville, Florida’s Curtis Harper (7-1, 6 KO’s), who has won seven straight, with four first round finishes of his own.

In a four round bantamweight bout, Indio’s own Jorge Porras (0-1) meets Riverside’s Fernando Fuentes (0-1) and in a four round featherweight fight, Los Angeles’ Manny Robles Jr. (3-0, 2 KO’s) looks to go 4-0 as a pro when he takes on San Bernardino’s Juan Sandoval (7-12-1, 4 KO’s).

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/HugoBoss805 and www.twitter.com/fantasysprings and visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CONTACTS: Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663
Nicole Chayet, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319
John Beyrooty/ Matt Donovan, Brener Zwikel & Assoc.: (562) 233-7477/(818) 462-5613

NEW YORK (March 6, 2013) – Promising undefeated junior middleweight Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. (17-0, 9 KOs), of Oxnard, Calif., will make his 10-round debut when he meets KeAndrae “Lightning” Leatherwood (17-2, 10 KO’s), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the main event this Friday, March 8, on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, Calif.

In the co-feature, promising Puerto Rican, Braulio “Unstoppable” Santos (9-0, 8 KO’s), of Carolina, P.R., puts his unbeaten record on the line against Kevin Hoskins (7-1, 5 KO’s), of Los Angeles, in an eight-round junior lightweight bout.   

The event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT with the first bell sounding at 5:15 p.m. PT.  Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

The 6-foot-1½-inch, 22-year-old Centeno, a former amateur standout, will be making his ShoBox and 2013 debut.  He has shown steady improvement since turning pro in March 2009 and has impressed not only fans and media but also two current world titleholders he’s sparred with, WBA Welterweight Champion Paulie “Magic Man” Malignaggi and WBO Middleweight Champion Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin.

Said Malignaggi, who utilized Centeno as a sparring partner about a year and a half ago: “We worked on a few occasions and I actually thought a lot of the kid.  He was intelligent with a good head on his shoulders, picked his shots well, possessed good focus in the ring, transitioned well from offense to defense and back and his balance was excellent.

“I’ll be greatly surprised if he isn’t a world champion some day, and I don’t say that about a lot of guys.”

“I was very fortunate to have him as a sparring partner,” said Quillin, who’s sparred upwards of 100 rounds with Centeno.  “He’s definitely got it.  The ability is there.  He does a lot of things well.  He has good range on his punches and he knows how to put them together.  He likes to turn it up and knows how to do it.  He’s been boxing a long time and has a lot of experience.

“He may not be a natural, but he makes it look easy.  He did great with the kind of work I wanted in sparring and he always brought out the best in me.  Some guys spar for a week and leave, but I always noticed something different about him.  If he stays focused and hungry, the sky’s the limit.”

One of the latest rising stars to hail from Oxnard, the ambidextrous Centeno registered six consecutive knockouts at the outset of his career, then won six fights in a row by decision.  In his last fight, he scored a seventh-round technical knockout win over Allen Conyers on the Amir Khan vs. Carlos Molina undercard on Dec. 15, 2012 at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.  Centeno scored a knockdown in the first and Conyers did not come out for the seventh.

After fighting twice in 2009 and three times in 2010, the lanky Centeno fought six times in both 2011 and 2012, but he will enter the ring Friday after having nearly three months of rest.

“Actually, I had my longest break for the holidays,” he said.  “I took off about two weeks, then got back in the gym.  I started the New Year sparring with Peter Quillin, helping him get ready for his next fight, but the fight was postponed.  Peter’s hired me to help him for his last three fights because I can fight as a southpaw and stay as a southpaw and I move pretty well.’’

Regarding his upcoming assignment, Centeno, who’s never been dropped as a pro or amateur, says, “I’m always ready to face anything in the ring.  I know how to fight as a southpaw, I know how to fight as a righty and I know how to fight on the inside, but the key is the jab because I’m such a lanky fighter.

“They say Leatherwood has quick hands, but my Dad watched a couple of tapes and said he’s a little slower than most 154’s.  He fights more at 160 and 168.  He'll fluctuate up and down.  He waits a little and tries to get off a strong one-two.  He waits for his chance to land that big overhand right, so as long as I box, I should be great, but I don't underestimate anyone.  I train like I'm fighting for a world title.  I'll be ready.”

Centeno is trained by his father, Hugo Sr.  In boxing, fathers working with their sons hasn’t always been a ticket to success, but the Russell’s (unbeaten featherweight Gary Jr. and Gary Sr.), and Garcia’s (Danny and Angel) are making it work and, of course, Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be reunited with Floyd Sr. for his fight against Robert Guerrero, who is trained by his father, Ruben, on Saturday, May 4, on SHOWTIME PPV from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

“My Dad’s a full-time coach,” Hugo Jr. said.  “He was an amateur boxer and always dreamed of going pro, but he got into a motorcycle accident.  I used to watch fights on television with my dad and his brothers and I just loved it.  My Dad taught me a little bit about it and I just loved the adrenaline rush that you’d get (from watching).  When I turned seven, I told him, ‘Take me to the gym,’ and he took me and I’ve never stopped since.  I love it.  He started coaching when he started coaching me and he stuck to it.”

Leatherwood, an aggressive-minded 5-foot-10-inch, 24-year-old who resides in Atlanta, is also making his ShoBox and 2013 debut.  He went 3-0-1 in 2012 after suffering his lone defeat in his last fight of 2011, his first scheduled 10-round fight which he lost to the son of hard-hitting former World Champion Julian Jackson, John Jackson, via a sixth-round technical knockout.  Leatherwood won his last start via a six-round decision over Marcos Primera last Dec. 8.

“I’ve seen a couple of videos on Centeno,” Leatherwood said.  “But I really don't know too much about the guy.  I’m just looking at him as my next victim.”

Santos, an outstanding amateur, was a member of the Puerto Rico National team for two years before turning pro in February 2011.  An aggressive boxer with excellent punching power, the 5-foot-5½-inch, 23-year-old has won his last three fights by knockout, including a first-round technical knockout win over Terrence Walker in his last fight on Feb. 23.

“My style in the ring is explosive, with bad intentions, because I’m waiting for the big punch,” said Santos, who is fighting in the continental United States for the third time.  “I go forward, waiting for my time.”

Hoskins, like Santos, also fought two weeks ago, scoring a first-round knockout win over Eduardo Rivera on Feb. 21.  A three-year pro, the 5-foot-5-inch, 22-year-old possesses good skills and movement and a solid punch.  He is also one of 16 children, which might explain his fighting prowess.

“I have six sisters and two brothers on my mom’s side, and I have six sisters and a brother on my dad’s side,” he said.  “My dad’s kids live in San Francisco.  I’m the middle of my mom’s kids, so most of us are out of the house.  We grew up in the same house, though.  My dad passed away when I was seven.  I was raised by my grandmother and grandfather.  I’m the only boxer in the family.”

Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with Steve Farhood and former World Champion Raul Marquez serving as the expert analysts.  The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com and www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/HugoBoss805 and www.twitter.com/fantasysprings and visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing and www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports and www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CONTACTS:  Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663
Nicole Chayet, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319
John Beyrooty/ Matt Donovan, Brener Zwikel & Assoc.: (562) 233-7477/(818) 462-5613
Media Credentials: Email alaskoe@fantasysprings.net

NEW YORK (Feb. 28, 2013) - One of the most dynamic prospects in the junior middleweight division, KeAndrae "Lightning" Leatherwood (12-1-1, 8 KO's), will headline the March 8 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California.  

Leatherwood will be opposed by undefeated prospect Hugo Centeno Jr. (17-0, 8 KO's), of Oxnard, Calif., in a 10-round junior middleweight bout promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Boxing 360.  Leatherwood, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was a standout amateur who fought in more than 120 bouts, including competing in the National Junior Olympics and International Junior Olympics.

Centeno Jr. vs. Leatherwood, a 10-round junior middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 5:15 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are on sale at Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Leatherwood possesses some of the fastest hands in the division, hence his nickname, "Lightning."  This bout will be a step-up in competition for Leatherwood, but his team knows his work ethic and world-class endurance will allow him to succeed.  Leatherwood has been preparing for this next level of competition, readying his body and skills for the task at hand. 

Fighting in the main event on the well-respected ShoBox series, Leatherwood knows this is the perfect opportunity to showcase his skills and propel himself to the next stage of his career.  "I'm so excited to be on SHOWTIME," he said.  "The exposure will be great for my career.  My promoter Mario Yagobi has really come through and given me a golden opportunity.  Now it's up to me to make a believer out of all the new eyes that will get the chance to see me perform."

Leatherwood is also excited about putting a win over a prospect like Centeno on his resume; a win that could vault Leatherwood up the ratings and further his chances at a title shot down the road.

"There are going to be some pretty upset people after I win, but my team and I will continue with the strategy we have laid out," he said.  "This is an important fight for my career, but it's just the first step and I know I have to fulfill my end of things, which I will do on March 8."

Boxing 360's Yagobi believes this will be a coming out party for KeAndrae and he feels that a win under the bright lights of ShoBox will earn him the luxuries afforded to the cream of crop.

"KeAndrae is going to put on a show, but it isn't just about getting the win for him," Yagobi said.  "He wants to gain some new fans and put SHOWTIME in a position where they have to bring him back.  The kid is exciting to watch.  I have no doubt he will take care of business on March 8 and then we can continue with the business of building him properly."

KeAndrae Leatherwood is promoted by Boxing 360.  For more information on Leatherwood please visit www.boxing360.com.

February 27, 2013 – INDIO, CALIF. – Panamanian patriot and relentless boxing veteran, Roberto Duran will greet fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. prior to the March 8 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation featuring Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. and KeAndrae “Lightning” Leatherwood.

In a career that spans five decades, Duran’s lights-out right punch has stopped some of the best boxers in their tracks. He holds multiple titles including the WBC Lightweight Champion, WBC Welterweight, WBA Light Middleweight , WBC Middleweight and WBA Junior Middleweight Champion. His seemingly endless stamina and persistent ferocity have pitted him against many of the world’s best light and middleweight fighters, arguably making Duran one of the 10 best boxers of all time.

Duran will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. inside the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center.  The meet and greet is open to the public with the purchase of a ticket to the event.

Centeno vs. Leatherwood, a 10-round junior middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 5:15 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are available for purchase at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/fantasyspringsresort.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports or www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.

CONTACTS:
Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions, (213) 489-5631
Bill Caplan, Golden Boy Promotions: (818) 831-0046(o)/(818) 515-1616 (c)
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873

February 25, 2013 – INDIO, CA – The Super Stellar Audi A7 Giveaway proved that lucky number 7 is even luckier when it’s doubled.   Keith R. struck such luck at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino when he drew number 14 and won a brand new car. The Canadian resident says he was in absolute disbelief when he realized he’d won. His entire family was there to cheer him on which made it even more exciting. Keith says number 14 also just happens to be his wife’s birthday.

There are more brand new cars, vacations and fabulous other prizes up for grabs during our next big promotion, already underway on the gaming floor. Head down to Fantasy Springs for the big Price is Right Live promotion. Swipe your Player's Club card every Friday and Sunday through March 22 to be entered into our Price is Right Wheel game where you could win your share of over $400,000 in FREE SLOT PLAY and PRIZES plus tickets to see the show LIVE! Drawings will be held every Friday from 5pm - 9pm and Sunday from 2pm - 6pm.  Everyone will get free entries just for swiping their cards, and bonus entries will be given for every 100 points earned on each drawing day.  Every hour, we'll draw FOUR lucky winners who will get to come up to the game stage and spin the prize wheel for Free Slot Play, plus we'll give you a free t-shirt and 2 tickets to see the LIVE game show here at Fantasy Springs on March 22 & 23. 

LOS ANGELES, February 21 – An important fight featuring top 154-pound prospects will land at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on Friday, March 8 when ShoBox: The New Generation showcases a clash between Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. and Keandre “Lightning” Leatherwood with both rising stars hoping to make a statement in their quest to become future world champions.

Centeno vs. Leatherwood, a 10-round junior middleweight bout, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 5:15 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are available for purchase at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Oxnard’s Hugo “The Boss” Centeno Jr. (17-0, 9 KO’s) has the amateur experience, talent and determination to do big things in the fight game.  At just 21 years old, his accelerated progress has been remarkable to see.  In 2012, he had an impressive 6-0 run which included wins over Ayi Bruce and Allen Conyers, but he knows that Leatherwood will be his toughest test yet.

A veteran of 120 amateur fights, 24-year-old Keandre “Lightning” Leatherwood (12-1-1, 8 KO’s) has made a positive impression on boxing fans as a professional with his fast hands and action-packed style always providing excitement.  The winner of three straight, including a December 2012 win over veteran battler Marcos Primera, the Alabama native is more than ready for his night in the spotlight.

A hard-hitting slate of undercard bouts, including the ShoBox: The New Generation co-main event, will be announced shortly.  For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/HugoBoss805, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports or www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CONTACTS: Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Bill Caplan, Golden Boy Promotions: (818) 831-0046(o)/(818) 515-1616(c)
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663
Nicole Chayet, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319
John Beyrooty/ Matt Donovan, Brener Zwikel & Assoc.: (562) 233-7477/(818) 462-5613
Media Credentials: Email alaskoe@fantasysprings.net

February 14, 2013 – INDIO, CA –The Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is well into month number two, with many sold-out performances in the books.  During the next several weeks, we welcome more veteran comedians, including The Stagebenders, Allan Havey and Flip Schultz.

The Stagebenders will headline on February 15 and 16. They offer a nonstop, fast-paced hurricane of interactive comedy. TV and film appearances include The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, ABC's America's Funniest People, TREKKIES 2, and the Coen Brothers' The Naked Man. They have been featured in national publications such as Esquire and Mechanical Engineering.

Allan Havey will headline February 22 and 23. Havey is considered “one of the best stand-ups working today” according to the New York Daily News and HBO finds him to be “Scathingly funny!” After arriving from Miami in 1978 he began his career in New York as part of the comedy duo Two for Nothing. Havey made the move to individual standup in 1981 after “passing” at the famous IMPROV and quickly became a regular in clubs around the city.

Steve White headlines on March 1 and 2.  Unpredictability and liveliness are to be expected at any showcase White headlines. White’s loud voice and vibrant personality captivates crowds and dares them to keep up with his up-tempo style. Listed among his numerous movie credits include Do the Right Thing and Jungle Fever. He also surfaces on several Comedy Central productions, HBO, BET and Fox television.
Vince Morris headlines on March 8 and 9. Always speaking from his heart, Morris is dangerously funny. With his diverse style and original material, he appeals to audiences from all walks of life. His unique ability to “switch gears,” allows his comedy to go from dirty to squeaky clean, from personal to improvisational and from thought provoking to just down right silly.

Flip Schultz will headline on March 15 and 16. Since the age of eight, Schultz knew he was going to be a comedian. It was at this age that he won a talent show for doing stand-up. It wasn't until 18 that Flip braved a 'real' comedy stage (which doubled as a bar) and won the open mike contest. For the next two years he got as much stage time as possible. It paid off when he started making money. His TV credits include, Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central and HBO.
Improv Comedy shows at Fantasy Springs run through April 13th
February 15 & 16                Stagebenders/Alan Bursky/Alysia Wood
February 22 & 23                Allan Havey/Brant Von Hoffman/Dylan Mandlsohn
March     1 & 2                     Steve White/Frazer Smith/Joan Fagan
March     8 & 9                     Vince Morris/Marc Price/ Peter Banachowski
March     15 & 16                 Flip Schultz/Scott Kennedy/Zach Riser

February 12, 2013 – INDIO, CA –  Make plans for a delicious date with Fantasy Springs Executive Chef Freddy Rieger. Rieger has once again volunteered to showcase his cooking expertise at the 67th Annual Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival cooking expo.

Every year thousands of people head to Indio to watch the live cooking demonstrations.  This year you can catch Chef Freddy in the Taj Mahal building, Friday, February 15th and Sunday, the 17th.  The only requirement for invited chefs; they must use dates in all the dishes.

On Friday, Chef Freddy will prepare a skin-on French chicken breast stuffed with Medjool dates with roasted apple and brioche filling. This will be served with a caramelized shallot, sherry-date demi glace.  On Sunday, he’ll cook pulled duck Waldorf salad with Medjool dates, white seedless grapes, apples and snowflake walnuts. This will be served on a butter toasted French baguette.
The live cooking demonstrations start at 1:30 P.M. each day and are free with Date Festival admission. 

The 67th Annual Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is presented by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. It runs from February 15th through the 24th. Gates open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. during the week and midnight on weekends. General admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for group bus tours, $6 for youth, and no cost for children under 5 years of age.  For more information visit www.datefest.org where you can click and print your tickets at home.

February 6, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is gearing up to host the 25th annual Frank Sinatra Starkey Technologies Celebrity Invitational on February 21-23. The tournament will be played at the property’s spectacular Eagle Falls Golf Course. The two day celebrity-amateur golf event, comes with three nights of dinner parties, entertainment and a fashion show luncheon, all dedicated to raising money for the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center in the memory of Frank Sinatra.

In preparation for the star-studded event, Fantasy Springs’ culinary team, led by Executive Chef Freddy Rieger, must ensure that the menus for each seating are extra special. Rieger held an exclusive food tasting event for Mrs. Sinatra and her closest friends, letting them sample three different appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts for both the luncheon and black tie gala.  Mrs. Sinatra’s choices will now be the various courses for celebrities and guests attending the charity event.
Her selections for the luncheon include an oak leaf lettuce bouquet and Carpaccio of roasted golden beets; Chicken Florentine and sundried tomato-boursin pesto crusted salmon, served with sundried polenta cake.  For dessert she picked a white chocolate-pistachio mousse pyramid.

For the black tie gala, Mrs. Sinatra selected an exotic mixed greens bouquet and lump crab Louie salad in endive. The main course selection was grilled filet mignon and Adriatic prawns with cheddar truffle mashed potatoes, asparagus, julienne vegetable medley and red pepper coulis. For dessert, her choice was a chocolate opera cake with espresso butter cream and chocolate sauce. 

This year, Golf legend Ken Venturi, one of Frank Sinatra’s best friends, will co-host the event with Barbara Sinatra. Fe Zandi’s couture designs will be featured in the Friday Fashion Show Luncheon and Frankie Valli will headline the Saturday night Gala. This will be the 4th straight year that Fantasy Springs has hosted the charity event.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 25 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. Follow Fantasy Springs on www.twitter.com/fantasysprings  and Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.

February 4, 2013 – INDIO, CA – The Price is Right Live, the hit interactive stage show that gives contestants, pulled right from the audience, the chance to “Come On Down” to win fabulous prizes, is heading to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. 

On March 22nd and 23rd guests will have a chance to win appliances, vacations and even new cars by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. From Plinko to Cliffhangers to the Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase, all the favorite games are played just like the TV show.

Playing to near sold out audiences for nearly nine years, The Price is Right Live! has given away more than $1 million dollars in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets. If you enjoy the rush of emotions experienced while watching the show on television, just imagine the possibilities if you were actually in the audience watching it live.

There are two show times each day, Friday March 22nd at 6pm or 8:30pm and Saturday March 23rd at 6pm or 8:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 8th for $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Get ready for the big Price is Right Live promotion on the gaming floor.
Swipe your Player's Club card every Friday and Sunday February 8 through March 22 to be entered into our Price is Right Wheel game where you could win your share of over $400,000 in FREE SLOT PLAY and PRIZES plus tickets to see the show LIVE! Drawings will be held every Friday from 5pm - 9pm and Sunday from 2pm - 6pm.  Everyone will get free entries just for swiping their cards, and bonus entries will be given for every 100 points earned on each drawing day. 

Every hour, we'll draw FOUR lucky winners who will get to come up to the game stage and spin the prize wheel for Free Slot Play, plus we'll give you a free t-shirt and 2 tickets to see the LIVE game show here at Fantasy Springs on March 22 & 23. 

January 31, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino celebrates the Chinese New Year with Year of the Snake Giveaway on the gaming floor. The Year of the Snake $58,888 Giveaway, started on January 25th and will continue on February 1st-3rd and 8th-10th from 12pm to 12am. Guests who buy-in for $100 at any game in the brand new high-stakes, Pit 8 section of the casino, will receive a drawing ticket. The drawing barrel opens at 10am each day. Drawings will be held every 2 hours from 12:08pm through 12:08am for up to $1,880 in match play.

Then at 8pm on Saturday, February 9th, a traditional Chinese New Year celebration will bring performers center stage on the main casino floor. The Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Academy will entertain with a lion dance and then with a traditional dragon dance which will snake through the casino floor symbolizing fortune and luck.

January 29, 2013 – INDIO, CA – This Valentine’s Day, the acclaimed chefs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino are looking to make you fall in love with their creations.  Three of the resort’s seven restaurants will offer dining specials on Thursday, February 14th. The Fresh Grill Buffet features a Valentine’s Day feast. The Bistro and POM offer romantic and relaxed settings, perfect to celebrate with a special someone or with family and friends.

At The Bistro, your heart will beat faster over the heart shaped ravioli filled with lobster meat and blended cheeses, served with an aged sherry-truffle cream sauce, for $14. For the entrée, enjoy chateaubriand, a classic center cut of filet mignon, roasted and sliced, along with a butterfly grilled jumbo shrimp scampi. This is served with grilled baby vegetables, parmesan roasted potatoes, burgundy demi glace and sauce béarnaise, for $38. Enjoy a special dessert of bananas foster style, Baked Alaska which has caramelized bananas, layered with dulce de leche ice cream, cinnamon swirl pound cake, topped with meringue and flambéed for $10. The Bistro opens for dinner at 5:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day and also serves its nightly menu. Reservations are recommended for The Bistro and may be made via telephone at (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. 

If you’re looking for more casual romance, try POM at Fantasy Springs. The special Valentine’s day offering of a sweetheart’s surf n’ turf pairing includes pan seared veal medallions with lemon-caper butter and egg battered Brazilian lobster tail with roasted garlic and herbs. This is served with sautéed asparagus, baby sunburst squash and a twice baked cheddar potato, all for $36. POM’s nightly menu will also be available with dinner seating starting at 4:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Come into the Fresh Grill Buffet for a special Valentine’s Day dinner from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and let your heart melt enjoying delectable fare from around the world. While guests may start at any of the interactive food stations at the all-you-can-eat buffet, many begin with the extensive soup and salad bar. This features Chef Freddy’s signature shrimp Caesar salad, seafood salad with shrimp, scallops and calamari, lobster bisque and chicken pozole. Succulent meats such as roast prime rib of beef and maple roasted whole turkey are hand carved by Fantasy Springs’ expert chefs. Guests may also relish grilled-to-order top sirloin steak, roast pork loin with orange-rosemary mustard glaze, baked chicken breast with artichoke and pepper tapenade, and a mouthwatering array of Italian, Asian and Latin specialties. Make sure you leave room for dessert so you do not make the resort’s pastry chefs sad by not partaking in their confectionary delights. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Fantasy Springs signature chocolate fountain, white chocolate mousse, Italian cheesecake, freshly baked cookies, pies and cakes, plus many sugar-free selections. Dinner seating begins at 4:00p.m. Adults are $26.99 and children ages 3 to 11 are $13.99. Children under 3 are free.

The resort’s other restaurants – Lique, JOY Asian Cuisine, The Pizza Kitchen and Starbucks Café – are also open on Valentine’s Day.

January 28, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Recording artist, concert performer and philanthropist John Legend has won nine Grammy awards and was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people. He will once again bring his talents to the stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, April 6th.

Legend launched his career as a session player and vocalist, contributing to best-selling recordings by Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Kanye West before recording his own unbroken chain of Top 10 albums -- Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), and Evolver (2008) --each of them reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop charts. 

His debut album, Get Lifted, earned eight Grammy nominations; won Best New Artist, Best R&B album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for Ordinary People while selling more than three million copies worldwide. His follow-up album, Once Again, earned an RIAA platinum certification and a Grammy award for "Heaven", which also won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. In 2008, he released Evolver, his third Top 10 album and embarked on an extensive world tour with his ten-piece band. 

In 2010, Legend and the band The Roots released Wake Up!, a compilation of music from the 60's and 70's all with an underlying theme of awareness, engagement and social consciousness which won two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance.

Throughout his career, he has worked to make a difference in the lives of others. In 2007, he launched the Show Me Campaign (ShowMeCampaign.org), an initiative that uses education to break the cycle of poverty.
Legend was awarded the 2010 BET Humanitarian of the Year award, the 2009 CARE Humanitarian Award for Global Change, the 2009 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare, and the 2012 Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award.

In early 2012, Legend released one of the hottest singles of his career, the chart-topping hit “Tonight (Best You’ve Ever Had)” featuring Ludacris, which sat atop the Urban AC radio chart for six consecutive weeks. Legend is currently in the studio working on his new album Love in the Future, which is being produced by Kanye West.

January 25, 2013 – INDIO, CA – IL DIVO, the world's foremost classical crossover quartet, will bring their new BEST OF IL DIVO tour to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for their first ever show in Indio on Saturday, May 18th.

This new show will see Il Divo perform with a full orchestra, their signature classical interpretations of popular songs across their whole career catalogue. The world’s first and still the best classical crossover group – Urs Buhler, Carlos Marin, David Miller and Sebastien Izambard – have sold over 26 million albums, enjoyed over 50 number ones, chalked up 160 gold and platinum sales in over 33 countries. Proving the lack of geographical boundaries to their romantic and timeless repertoire, Il Divo have become a global touring phenomenon. Their 2012 fourth world tour saw them perform an incredible 134 shows across 46 countries on 6 continents.

Their amazing career knows no bounds.  Highlights include appearing at the opening and closing ceremony of the 2006 Fifa World Cup, touring as special guests to Barbra Streisand, a 2009 performance at President Obama’s Purple Inauguration Ball and recently at a special concert for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee at Windsor Castle.

Many of the tracks for the new Best of Il Divo show have been chosen by their fans all over the world and will include favorites ‘Somewhere’, ‘Unbreak My Heart’, ‘Unchained Melody’ and ‘Adagio’ as well as several new songs such as ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (in Italian), ‘I Will Always Love You’ (in Spanish) and ‘I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You’ (English) from their recent global Greatest Hits album release.

Urs Buhler says “As a singer you can never take for granted what you do, every note is a balancing act. But every night I step on stage so proud of what we do. I have learned so much these past 8 years, had so many wonderful experiences and cherished every moment. These Best of Il Divo shows for us and hopefully our fans, mark what has been an incredible journey so far.”  For more information on the tour go to www.ILDIVO.COM

January 22, 2013 – INDIO, CA – With hundreds of golf courses to choose from in the Coachella Valley, Eagle Falls Golf Course in Indio gets top honors when it comes to selecting the one that gives you the most for the green fees.

Eagle Falls Golf Course, part of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, was given the “Most Worth the Green Fee” award by Greenskeeper.org, the West Coast’s largest and fastest growing golf social network.  The Greenskeeper Award holds a great amount of credibility among golfers and the industry. It was derived from analyzing the last 12 months of online survey ratings submitted by the websites’ users.

Eagle Falls, Director of Golf, Willie Maples says it’s the combination of amenities and course condition that create the recipe for perfection. “When you have a great golf course design by Clive Clark, superb conditions, GPS, coolers and bottled water on all carts, coupled with the lowest green fees in the valley, it makes a lasting impression.”    

The staff at Eagle Falls is gearing up for the 25th annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational which will be held at the Indio course for the 4th straight year.  The popular two day, celebrity amateur golf tournament, is dedicated to the memory of Frank Sinatra and benefits the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center.  You can catch all the golf action at Eagle Falls February 21st through the 23rd.

January 21, 2013 – INDIO, CA – Inarguably one of the greatest artists of his time in the Latin music genre, 6-time Grammy winning artist Pepe Aguilar is an impressive master of fusion with an undisputed capacity to inspire audiences. On Saturday, May 4th Aguilar will bring his distinctive music to the Special Events Center stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
Blending traditional Mariachi sounds with contemporary pop music styling, Aguilar's career is one that spans nearly 35 years and began alongside his parents, recording legends Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. Aguilar was influenced and supported by his parents to start singing at a young age, gracing the stage for the first time at the age of three and performing at New York's Madison Square Garden two years later.  Aguilar's early foray into the music world as a solo artist was rooted in rock music, but he later turned back to the melodies that embraced his heritage, fusing the traditional sounds of his youth with a modern, pop sound and becoming a strong identity in the Latin scene, in addition to developing a successful acting career.
Aguilar has garnered more awards than any other artist in the history of the Regional Mexican music genre.  He has won three Grammys, three Latin Grammys and thirteen Premios Lo Nuestro. His biggest albums include 1998's Por Mujeres Como Tu, which spent nearly a year on the Latin and Mexican charts, 1999's Por una Mujer Bonita, which won him a Grammy for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album, and 2005's Historias de Mi Tierra which won a Grammy for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album and a Latin Grammy for Best Ranchero Album. His 2006 release, 100% Mexicano, won him a Grammy for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album, Enamorado, released in 2006, earned him a Latin Grammy for Best Ranchero Album along with Bicentenario winner of the 2012 Best Mexican/Mexican American Album Grammy and Más De Un Camino winner of the 2012 Best Ranchero Album Latin Grammy.
Tickets for the 8PM Pepe Aguilar performance are on sale for $79, $59, $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

January 16, 2013– INDIO, CA – America’s Got Talent is heading to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to give fans a fix of some of their favorite acts. Hosted by legendary TV personality Jerry Springer, the “America’s Got Talent Live – All Stars Tour” kicks off in February and will continue for 8 weeks across 40 U.S. cities stopping at Fantasy Springs on Friday, April 5th. 

Building on the momentum from the wildly anticipated “America’s Got Talent Live” Las Vegas show which debuted in September; this latest U.S. tour will give fans a chance to experience the same energy and excitement that they see on television, in person. “The America's Got Talent Live - All Star Tour” promises to bring the incredible range of unique talent to the stage that has made the television show such a huge hit for the past 7 seasons.

Performers include:

• Season 7 Winners The Olate Dogs – This year’s champion and America’s favorite dogs coming straight from the Las Vegas strip.

• Season 6 Winner Landau Eugene Murphy – A success story whose vocal prowess earned him a number 1 spot on the Billboard jazz charts last December.

• Mentalist Eric Dittelman – Season 7 semi-finalist whose mind reading skills can be seen at colleges, comedy clubs and private events across the country.

• Spencer Horseman – This world-class magician wowed the judges during Season 7 and is coming straight from a long run on the strip in Las Vegas.

• Tim Hockenberry – The singer/song writing sensation from Season 7 whose soulful sound sent him straight to the Semi-Finals.

• Dave Burleigh – Comedian/Impressionist extraordinaire, who left Season 7 audiences in stitches with laughter.

Tickets for the 8PM America’s Got Talent All Stars performance are on sale for $49, $39, $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

January 8, 2013 – INDIO, CA –The Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino heads into its first week with plenty of momentum.  During the next several weeks, we welcome veteran comedians, including Fritz Coleman, Dat Phan, Kenny Bob Davis, Rondell Sheridan and Bob Zany.

Fritz Coleman will headline opening weekend, January 11th and 12th. Coleman is a Southern California broadcasting icon known for his sense of humor and extensive knowledge of weather. He is NBC4’s main weathercaster. A long-time stand-up comic, Coleman has performed at The Improvisation, The IceHouse and many other Southland comedy clubs. He has utilized his humor in a number of series and specials that have aired on NBC4 over the years.

Dat Phan headlines on January 18th and 19th.  Phan is the original winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and is a headlining comedian touring live across the U.S.  He has made numerous TV and movie appearances including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Family Guy” voiceover, “Cellular”, and “The Tyra Banks Show”. The DVD “Dat Phan Live” was released in January 2010 and is available from Amazon.com. CD “You Touch, You Buy“is now available on itunes. Preproduction on a movie titled “Yellow Fever” is in the works.
Kenny Bob Davis headlines on January 25th and 26th. Davis started his career in show business as a folk-singer in the mid-sixties. It was within this atmosphere that he developed his heightened sense of audience rapport and interplay. Davis found that his quick wit and country charm were magic ingredients that could turn any audience into a group of friends. His act blossomed into a professional presentation of comedy, music and FUN!  Kenny sings, plays guitar and banjo, and shares many of his real life zany characters with his audience: the zaniest being, himself.  

Rondell Sheridan is the headliner on February 1st and 2nd.  With a career that’s spanned almost 30 years, Sheridan has became a fixture on the stand-up circuit by headlining clubs, colleges and cruises all over the world.  He has appeared on such shows as The Tonight Show with both Jay Leno and Johnny Carson, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and many comedy specials on both Showtime and Comedy Central.
Bob Zany headlines on February 8th and 9th. At the tender age of fifteen, the native Southern Californian appeared on the infamous Gong Show. Halfway through his stand-up routine, which he read from a piece of paper, he was pulled off the stage by a man dressed like a nun wielding a net. Eleven years later, he made a triumphant return as a celebrity judge. This marked the first of over 100 appearances on national television.
Improv Comedy shows run through April 13th
January 11 & 12         Fritz Coleman/Ronnie Schell/David Gee
January 18 & 19         Dat Phan/Sammy Obeid/Jodi Borello
January 25 & 26         Kenny Bob David/Don McEnery/Wendy Hammers
February 1 & 2           Rondell Sheridan/Todd Sawyer/Ahmed Bharoocha
February 8 & 9           Bob Zany/Zan Aufderhiede/Kenny Kane

NEW YORK (Jan. 8, 2013) – As part of a Free Preview Weekend on SHOWTIME® that begins this Friday, Jan. 11, and runs through Sunday, Jan. 13, over 80 million households will be able to watch the fighters who will compete on a ShoBox: The New Generation doubleheader Friday live on SHOWTIME (11:15 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).

Three of the boxers on the Jan. 11 ShoBox twin bill at Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, Calif., are undefeated.  The other has one loss.  Combined, they are 59-1-1, but for all their success, you can’t beat the kind of exposure they’ll get during a Free Weekend Preview that offers the opportunity to sample the premium network’s award-winning programming on SHOWTIME, SHOWTIME HD™, SHOWTIME On Demand® and SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.

“A great example of what TV exposure can do for a young fighter is Austin Trout,” ShoBox analyst Steve Farhood said.  “He was a world champion who was virtually unknown to even hardcore fight fans, but then he fought on ShoBox (Frank LaPorto), and then shortly thereafter on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (Delvin Rodriguez).  That landed him a fight with Miguel Cotto at Madison Square Garden on SHOWTIME.  He won that and now everyone knows who he is.

“Friday is a huge opportunity for the four ShoBox fighters, who have never approached this level number of available viewers.  When you deliver in a situation like this it almost guarantees that promoters and the TV networks will bring you back because the public wants to see you again.”

In the 10-round main event, always-exciting Ronny Rios (19-0, 9 KO’s), of Santa Ana, Calif., puts his unbeaten record on the line when he faces former WBA Super Bantamweight World Champion Rico Ramos (21-1, 11 KO’s), of Los Angeles, for the vacant NABF Featherweight Championship.

In a clash of unbeaten junior middleweights, Daquan Arnett (9-0, 6 KO's), of Orlando, Fla., takes on Brandon Quarles (10-0-1, 2 KO's) of Alexandria, Va., in the 8-round co-feature.

One of Southern California’s most popular fighters, undefeated NABO Bantamweight Champion Randy “El Matador” Caballero (17-0, 9 KO’s), of Coachella, will make his 11th appearance at Fantasy Springs when he meets an opponent to be announced in the top non-televised fight.

Tickets priced at $25, $35 and $45 are available at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT and the first fight begins at 6:30 p.m.  The event is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.
Farhood says the first ShoBox event of the year is atypical of the critically acclaimed series, which has been a hit since its inception in July 2001.

“The main event is another classic ShoBox fight with an unbeaten prospect moving up in class against a former world champion,” Farhood said.  “It is an age-old tradition, but in this case Ramos is a younger former world champion and presumably has a lot of fight left in him.

“It’s also crossroads fight because Rios needs to prove he can become a contender and Ramos needs to prove he’s still a top-10 fighter.  This is a fascinating style matchup with Rios being the pressure fighter and Ramos the boxer-puncher.

“What’s interesting about the co-feature is that we have Arnett coming off a fight in which he was dropped and almost stopped getting right back in with his second consecutive unbeaten opponent.  It’s time for Arnett to show he’s a legitimate prospect.”

The 5-foot-6 ½ Rios, a former amateur standout who turns 23 on Jan. 22, is making his ShoBox debut.  A stable mate of WBC World Champions Abner Mares (super bantamweight) and Daniel Ponce de Leon (featherweight), the crowd-pleasing four-year pro is taking a significant leap in class after being steadily stepped up in recent fights and giving solid performances.

“I’ve been training really hard, and we really want to take advantage of this opportunity that’s been presented to us,” said the offensive-minded Rios, who’s facing by far his toughest opponent on paper to date.  “I’m looking forward to a good fight.”

The rising Rios is a gym rat who enjoys reading mystery novels in his spare time.  A boxer-puncher with solid speed and movement, he’s campaigned at featherweight and junior lightweight the last few years.  He made his 10-round debut in his last start, scoring an impressive ninth-round knockout over game veteran David Rodela in a thrilling all-action junior lightweight slugfest on July 28 at Fantasy Springs.

Ramos, 25, is a ShoBox alum and former amateur standout who captured the WBA 122-pound world title in his 20th pro fight with a spectacular, come-from-behind, one-punch, seventh-round knockout over Akifumi Shimoda on July 9, 2011.  

The 5-foot-5 Ramos, currently ranked No. 7 in the IBF, No. 8 in the WBA and No. 23 in the WBC at 122 lbs., is seeking his second consecutive victory since losing the WBA crown in his first defense to unbeaten Guillermo Rigondeaux on Jan. 12, 2012.  In his lone fight since, Ramos finished much the strongest to win an 8-round majority decision in a spirited encounter over previously undefeated Efrian Equiovoas last June 23 by the tallies of 78-74 twice and 76-76.

While his opponent’s weight fluctuates slightly from fight to fight, Ramos has been fighting at or around 122 pounds since going pro in March 2008.  However, this move north in weight isn’t necessarily a permanent one.

“I just want to see how I feel at 126 because I know I’m strong at 122. We’re going to see where it takes us right now,” said the more experienced Ramos, a natural counterpuncher who possesses good natural athletic ability, skills, speed and movement.  “I can still make 122, but I just want to see where the opportunities are.  This isn’t a permanent move up in weight.’’

Reunited with trainer Charles “Chili” Wilson and re-energized after some time off, Ramos is primed for a top effort.  “I’ve been working on a lot of stuff: throwing more punches, not tensing up too much, throwing more combinations with a lot of movement and not standing straight up,” he said.  “I’m ready for all fighters from 122 to 126.  I’ll be back on top.  I’m happy to be back.”

Arnett will be making his eight-round debut and first official start on ShoBox although highlights of his last fight on Nov. 9 (a fourth-round KO over Jeremiah Wiggins) were shown during the ShoBox telecast.  He also fought on SHOWTIME EXTREME, winning a six-round decision over Jesus Tavera last Sept. 8.

An accomplished amateur and 2009 Junior Olympic national champion, the talented, aggressive-minded 5-foot-10, 20-year-old Arnett has kept busy since turning pro on Dec. 1, 2011.  He had eight fights in 2012, winning six by knockout.  He’s gone into the fourth round four times and six full rounds once.

Arnett’s last fight was his roughest as he had to rebound from a knockdown to stop Wiggins.  Arnett had dominated the first two rounds, but got nailed by a hard right hand by Wiggins during an exchange in the third.  Visibly hurt, Arnett held on and got through the round.  In the fourth, Arnett knocked Wiggins through the ropes from a barrage of punches and the referee stepped in and stopped it at 1:59.

One of three children, Arnett hails from a family of fighters. “My younger brother is a top amateur, my sister, who got into the sport pretty much for self-defense, knows more about boxing than a lot of people I know,” Arnett said.  “My dad was a boxer, all of my cousins competed in the amateurs and my uncle was a Golden Gloves champion.  Boxing’s my life.  My dad literally introduced us to boxing when we were one and two years old – from the time we were able to walk.”

Quarles is a 5-foot-10, 26-year-old who is managed and trained by George Peterson, the career-long manager and trainer of former Two-Time WBO Welterweight World Champion Paul Williams.

A pro since July 2010, Quarles is coming off of a six-round draw in his last start on Oct. 27 against John Mackey.  Quarles, who was decked in the first, registered a knockdown in the final 10 seconds to get the draw.  Two judges had it 56-apiece; the other scored it for Mackey, 57-55.

“I’ve seen Arnett fight a few times and I’ve seen him hurt a few times, too,” said Quarles, a boxer with good speed and movement who was one of Williams’ top sparring partners.  “My friend Jeremiah Wiggins just fought him.  He told me, ‘just don’t wait on him.  Take it to him as soon as the bell rings.’

“I’m just ready to fight.  I’m ready to put on a show.  It’s what it is – go for broke.”

Barry Tompkins will call the action from ringside with Farhood and former World Champion Raul Marquez serving as expert analysts.  The executive producer is Gordon Hall with Richard Gaughan producing and Rick Phillips directing.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings or visit on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports or www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CONTACTS:  Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Bill Caplan, Golden Boy Promotions: (818) 831-0046(o)/(818) 515-1616(c)
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663
Nicole Chayet, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319
John Beyrooty, Brener Zwikel & Assoc./SHOWTIME: (562) 233-7477
Matt Donovan, Brener Zwikel & Assoc./SHOWTIME: (818) 462-5613
Media Credentials: Email alaskoe@fantasysprings.net

January 7, 2013 – INDIO, CA – It was a perfect start to the New Year for part time Coachella Valley resident Lillian W. The snowbird from Saskatchewan, Canada won her first jackpot ever, a brand new car.
Lillian was a finalist in the New Year, New Ride, Porsche Cayenne Giveaway at Fantasy Springs. She said the number she picked at random was her mother’s birth date and she was shocked when it ended up being the number on the key that unlocked the Porsche.  

Get ready for the next car promotion at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. The Super Stellar Audi A7 Giveaway runs from January 6th to February 23rd.  Swipe your Players Club Card Sunday through Friday to receive free entries into the Saturday drawings. Each Saturday, 6 players will win $500 in free slot play and their names will be entered for a chance to win the Audi A7. The other 6 qualifiers will win $250 in free slot play.

December 28, 2012 – INDIO, CA – Paul Anka skyrocketed to fame in the late 1950s and 1960s with hit songs like "Diana", "Lonely Boy", and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder". He went on to write such well-known music as the theme for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, one of Tom Jones' biggest hits, "She's a Lady", and the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra's signature song, "My Way". On Saturday, March 16th, the legendary performer will take the stage once again at Fantasy Springs and further solidify his status as a music icon.
Anka first achieved success in the 1950s as a teenage singing star who also wrote many of his own songs. Although he appeared in several films, his main interest was music and he concentrated his efforts into composing and making nightclub appearances in Las Vegas. Songwriting and performing “are what gave me the confidence to keep going,” he says. Becoming a junior associate of Sinatra and the Rat Pack also had its privileges. By the ‘70s, the success of “My Way” and a string of hits like “(You’re) Having My Baby” confirmed his iconic status. Since the inception of his career, Mr. Anka’s songs (BMI Statics) have been performed well over 90 million times.
His later achievements as a recording artist included “Hold Me ‘Til the Morning Comes,” a hit duet with Peter Cetera in 1983, the Spanish-language album Amigos in 1996, and Body of Work, a 1998 duets album that featured Frank Sinatra, Celine Dion, Patti LaBelle, Tom Jones and daughter Anthea Anka. If this wasn’t enough, it was revealed upon its release in 2009, that Anka co-wrote Michael Jackson’s posthumous #1 worldwide hit, “This Is It,” which has further cemented his place upon the most prolific and versatile songwriters of any generation. He has written for the motion picture, The Longest Day, For Darrell Zanuck, as well as Buddy Holly, and Barbara Streisand and recently received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Anka’s two most recent albums – Rock Swings and now Classic Songs, My Way – ingeniously featured songs originally created by some of the biggest rock performers of the day – as well as other established artists across several genres.
The twist: Paul Anka did the songs ‘his way.’ His goal: “taking great songs and rework them so they’re natural for me.” With the help of his five daughters, Anka spent months researching music from the ‘80s and ‘90s, trying to find the songs that would work in the radical new context he proposed. The songs that made the cut included Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life,” Lionel Richie’s “Hello” and Eric Clapton’s “Tears in Heaven.” Even more dramatic were his transformations of “Wonderwall” by Oasis, “Black Hole Sun” by Soundgarden and Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”
Rock Swings went Top 10 in the UK, and was certified gold in the UK, France, and Canada, hit No. 2 on Billboard’s Top Jazz Albums chart and went on to sell half a million units worldwide.
Mr. Anka is the recipient the prestigious Chevalier De”L”Ordre Des Arts Et Des Letters, an honor presented to very few people. He was also awarded the Order of Canada. He has been named the 18th most successful artist in Billboard history, putting him alongside music greats, Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Throughout his career, his LP single sales number over 80 million.
Anka is currently working on a book and a duets album that are both set for release in April 2013.

December 18, 2012 – INDIO, CALIF. – The pride of Tijuana and the first Mexican boxer to win world championships in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Erik El “Terrible” Morales will greet fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. prior to the January 11 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation featuring rising star Ronnie Rios vs. former World Champion Rico Ramos and the return of Coachella’s own Randy Caballero.

The legacy of Tijuana, Baja California’s Erik “El Terrible” Morales (52-8, 36 KO’s) has been set for years thanks to his wins over boxing superstars and world champions Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao, Marco Antonio “Baby Faced Assassin” Barrera, Paulie Ayala, Kevin “The Flushing Flash” Kelley, Daniel Zaragoza and Junior Jones, along with his world titles in four weight classes.  He has defeated 15 different world champions during the course of his career and his trilogy against fellow Mexican legend and Three-Division World Champion Barrera being considered one of greatest in the history of the sport. Most recently, it was his stirring return in 2010 after nearly three years away from the sport that captivated the boxing world. 

 “El Terrible” will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and take pictures from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. inside the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center.  The meet and greet is open to the public with the purchase of a ticket to the event.

The January 11 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 6:30 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 11:15 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).

Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are available for purchase at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/fantasyspringsresort.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports or www.facebook.com/ShoBoxing.

CONTACTS:
Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions, (213) 489-5631
Bill Caplan, Golden Boy Promotions: (818) 831-0046(o)/(818) 515-1616 (c)
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663

December 17, 2012 – INDIO, CA

WINNER JOANN S.
For Joann S., 12/12/12 turned out to be a $12,000 day. The Palm Desert woman stopped by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to try her luck and ended up lucking out. She hit a $12,587 jackpot on the Pot ‘O Gold Toucheasy Keno Slot. This isn’t her first jackpot at Fantasy Springs, she won $15,000 not too long ago. Joann says the only thing that went thru her mind when she won both jackpots was OMG!

WINNER R. AGRIAM
It sounds like a beautiful bouquet and smells like a jackpot for R. Agriam who was able to line up three wild roses at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. This floral arrangement was worth $25,000 for the Cathedral City resident. Agraim says she sat at the Wild Rose slot for quite a while but now plans to head out to the shopping mall with her winnings.

December 12, 2012- INDIO, CA – The mere mention of songs such as “Forget Him,” “Diana,” “Tiger,” “Turn Me Loose,” and “Venus” make scores of music lovers from the 1950s and 1960s sing. In January, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino features three of the biggest teen heartthrobs on one stage that ever were - Bobby Rydell, Fabian and Frankie Avalon. Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 26th at 8:00p.m. for a rocking good time with the boys that rocked your world when times were perhaps simpler and more innocent.

In Bobby Rydell’s Allmusic.com biography, he says his interest in show business came at the age of four. His performance in the movie Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. He was also considered one of the period’s hottest teen idols.
Fabian, too, enjoyed superstardom as a teen idol of the 1950s and 1960s. He rose to national prominence after performing several times on American Bandstand. Eleven of his songs reached the Billboard Hot 100 listing.
In 1959, Frankie Avalon hit it big with two smash songs on the Billboard Hot 100 - "Venus" and "Why.” Avalon teamed frequently with Annette Funicello to star in a number of popular beach comedy movies during the 1960s. The wholesome and romantic coupling of "Frankie and Annette" in summer movies such as Beach Party and Beach Blanket Bingo became iconic figures in American films during that era. He also starred in several dramatic movies such as The Alamo and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.

Tickets go on sale Friday, December 14th for $49, $39 and $29 and may be purchased via telephone at (800) 827-2946, online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com or in person at the Fantasy Springs Box Office.

Other upcoming events at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino include:

• December 15 – Celtic Woman
• January 19  – Show Temptations & Four Tops
• February 2 – Earth Wind & Fire
• February 8 – Don Rickles & Tony Orlando
• February 16 – Bonnie Raitt
• February 24 – Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
• March 1 – Willie Nelson
• March 2 - Stevie Nicks
• March 9 – Terry Fator
• March 16 – Paul Anka
• March 30 – Matchbox Twenty

LOS ANGELES, December 12 - Since 2001, ShoBox: The New Generation has delivered boxing’s top prospects and future world champions to fight fans’ living rooms across the country.  On Friday, January 11 that tradition continues at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., when undefeated junior lightweight rising star Ronny Rios squares off against former World Champion Rico Ramos for the vacant NABF Featherweight Championship and Florida power-puncher Daquan Arnett takes on fellow unbeaten prospect Brandon Quarles.  Also featured in a special attraction will be local hero Randy Caballero’s return to the ring in front of his hometown fans for the first time since this past summer.
Rios vs. Ramos, a 10-round bout for the vacant NABF Featherweight Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT on fight night with the first bell sounding at 6:30 p.m. PT.  The ShoBox: The New Generation telecast will air live on SHOWTIME®beginning at 11:15 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
Tickets priced at $25, $35 and $45 are available for purchase at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

Ready to make his move on the elite in the 130 pound division, 22-year-old Ronny Rios (19-0, 9 KO’s) gets his chance against Ramos on January 11.  A former national amateur champion, Santa Ana, California’s Rios scored a win over highly-regarded prospect Roger “Speedy” Gonzalez in 2011 and followed that with three 2012 victories including knockouts over Jeremy McLaurin and “Dangerous” David Rodela.  Now Rios will kick off the most pivotal year of his four-year career against former World Champion Ramos.

Pico Rivera, California’s Rico Ramos (21-1, 11 KO’s) stunned the boxing world with his rapid ascent in the super bantamweight division, but he made good on his promise to get to the top when he knocked out Akifumi Shimoda in July of 2011 to win the WBA Super Bantamweight World Title.  Ramos’ reign ended at the hands of Cuban star Guillermo Rigondeaux in January of 2012, but the talented 25-year-old quickly got back in the win column in June with a victory over previously unbeaten Efrain Esquivias.

One of Southern California’s most popular fighters, Coachella’s Randy Caballero (17-0, 9 KO’s) has been untouchable at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and he brings out his legion of fans to cheer him on every night out.  The current NABO Bantamweight Champion, 22-year-old “El Matador” will kick off 2013 at home in a 10-round battle against an opponent to be determined.

A 2009 Junior Olympic national champion, 20-year-old Daquan Arnett (9-0, 6 KO’s) appears to be on the fast track to big things in the junior middleweight division.  A professional since 2011, Arnett fought eight times in 2012, winning each fight more impressively than the last.  In his most recent outing, he showed the heart of a champion in rising from a third round knockdown to stop previously unbeaten Jeremiah Wiggins in the very next round.

Facing Arnett will be Alexandria, Virginia native Brandon Quarles (9-0-1, 2 KO’s).  The talented 26-year-old boxer is eager to make a name for himself on the world stage and on January 11, will look to take Arnett into deep water that he hasn’t yet experienced.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.fantasyspringsresort.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/fantasysprings or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GoldenBoyBoxing or www.facebook.com/fantasysprings.  For information on SHOWTIME, visit http://Sports.SHO.com, www.twitter.com/SHOsports or www.facebook.com/SHOBoxing.

CONTACTS: Ramiro Gonzalez/Monica Sears, Golden Boy Promotions: (213) 489-5631
Bill Caplan, Golden Boy Promotions: (818) 831-0046(o)/(818) 515-1616(c)
Kelly Swanson/Lisa Milner, Swanson Communications: (202) 783-5500
Anndee Laskoe, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: (760) 238-5873
Chris DeBlasio, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1633
Annie Van Tornhout, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-1663
Nicole Chayet, Showtime Networks Inc.: (212) 708-7319
John Beyrooty, Brener Zwikel & Assoc./SHOWTIME: (562) 233-7477
Matt Donovan, Brener Zwikel & Assoc./SHOWTIME: (818) 462-5613

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December 10, 2012 – INDIO, CA – It’s most certainly a laughing matter and an absolute must on your to do list for the coming months.  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s Improv Comedy series opens up for a 6th season on January 11th with some of the hottest names in the business.
Top-name comedians such as Fritz Coleman, Dat Phan, Rondell Sheridan, Allan Havey, Bob Zany and many more, will hit the stage and make audiences roar with laughter. You’ll see well-known acts, as well as get introduced to some rising stars in the industry.
The Improv series runs every Friday and Saturday night through April 12th.  Three comedians perform at every show, which take place each Friday at 9pm and Saturday at 8pm & 10pm. Tickets are $20 per show and are available by calling 800.827.2946 or online at  www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend Improv performances.

• December 8 – Journey
• December 15 – Celtic Woman
• January 19  – Show Temptations & Four Tops
• February 2 – Earth Wind & Fire
• February 8 – Don Rickles & Tony Orlando
• February 16 – Bonnie Raitt
• February 24 – Frankie Valli
• March 1 – Willie Nelson
• March 2 - Stevie Nicks
• March 9 – Terry Fator
• March 16 – Paul Anka
• March 30 – Matchbox Twenty

December 3, 2012 – INDIO, CALIF. – Best known for his victory on “America’s Got Talent,” Terry Fator captured the hearts, and funny bones, of America in 2007 with his unique combination of celebrity impressions and unparalleled voice. On Saturday, March 9, Fator will return to the Special Events Center Stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

March 2012 marked Fator’s three-year anniversary as a successful headliner on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. In November, Fator signed a new contract that will keep him at The Mirage Hotel & Casino through 2016.

At Fantasy Springs, Fator will be joined by a stellar cast of puppets including Monty Carlo the lounge singer, Winston The Impersonating Turtle, cowboy Walter T. Airdale, Julius the soul singer, Vikki “The Cougar,” Wrex the crash test dummy and hip hop diva Berry Fabulous. Each character allows Fator to sing a different genre in an unbelievable manner, with performances ranging from Garth Brooks and Dean Martin to Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more.  

Fator’s rise to fame from his time with a Texas-based cover band to his very own theatre at The Mirage Hotel & Casino was 32 years in the making.  He first discovered his knack for impressions at the age of six, when he began performing Bill Cosby comedy routines for his family and friends. As a young man, Fator sang lead vocals for Texas the Band, a group whose playlist ranged from Garth Brooks to Guns N’ Roses.

A trip to Las Vegas in 2005 sparked Fator’s desire to become a big-name entertainer and he left with visions of billboards and bright lights, all donning his name. Unwilling to give up on his dreams, Fator was persuaded to audition for “America’s Got Talent” when he saw a ventriloquist from season one on the “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

During his audition, Fator stunned the judges with his puppet Emma Taylor and her impression of Etta James. In the final episode, a stunning Roy Orbison performance of “Crying,” courtesy of Winston The Impersonating Turtle, led to an eruption of praise from the audience, the judges and America. His life would never be the same.

In one year, Fator went from small-town appearances to “The Today Show,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and, at long last, “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

November 28, 2012 – INDIO, CA – The casino wide renovation project at Fantasy Springs is nearly complete but why wait for the finishing touches when you can get a sneak peak of the massive transformation, now? The brunt of the construction takes place during the week but every weekend Fantasy Springs is 100% open with all the best slots and table games.

Fantasy Springs General Manager, Paul Ryan says, “We are committed to creating a world class resort that is both tasteful, fun and exciting. We know that our customers’ expectations are high and we are constantly striving to meet their entertainment needs. With the best restaurants in the valley and first class room accommodations, this gaming floor renovation shows our commitment to being the Coachella Valley's premier gaming destination.”

Construction crews have been working for months to create the sleek restyled casino floor. They have added new carpet, wall treatments and comfortable new chairs to enhance the gaming experience. A new wave of slot machines has already gone in and a sleek new club desk now sits right in the middle of the gaming floor.

Ryan says, “So many of the changes we are making to the resort are based on direct customer feedback. We are already hearing great reviews on the progress of the project and we are excited to be able to unveil the finished product in time for the 2013 season.”

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians.

November 27, 2012 – INDIO, CA – The legendary Stevie Nicks has an instantly recognizable voice that rises above all others, that stops you in your tracks, that has inspired and influenced artists for generations. On Saturday, March 2nd, Nicks will fill the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center with that haunting, romantic and completely unforgettable sound.  Added to the voice, are her extraordinary songwriting talents which have brought joy to her millions of fans for generations.  Collectively they add up to one of the most successful female artists in rock history. 

From the start of her career as a solo artist with the release of her five million seller "Bella Donna" up to her current critically acclaimed “In Your Dreams”, Nicks has never failed to deliver unforgettable performances on record and on the stage.  “In Your Dreams” is Nicks’ first album of new material in a decade.  She has just completed a two year tour coinciding with its release.  “In Your Dreams” was released on Reprise Records in 2011, and was co-written and co-produced by Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard.  Nicks also produced and co-directed a documentary film of the recording of “In Your Dreams” which has received rave reviews at the Hamptons International Film Festival along with several other film festivals.
As a  member of the legendary Fleetwood Mac whose “Rumours” CD was one of the biggest selling albums of all time, Nicks' four decade career includes multiple Grammy awards, numerous gold and platinum records, induction into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and unforgettable performances across the stages of the world for decades. 

Nicks who has penned  Fleetwood Mac classics including the timeless "Landslide,” "Dreams,” ”Gold Dust Woman” and "Rhiannon" has had equal success as a solo artist beginning with her five times platinum debut "Bella Donna."  With unforgettable songs such as "Edge of Seventeen" and "Stand Back," Stevie Nicks is unique among the pantheon of rock icons.

Tickets for the 8PM Stevie Nicks performance are on sale for $109, $99, $89, $69 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

November 21, 2012 – INDIO, CA – If ever the words "living legend" were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Hugh Nelson. The iconic Texan is the creative genius behind historic recordings like "Crazy," "Hello Walls," “Red Headed Stranger” and “Stardust.”  His career has spanned six decades. His catalog boasts more than 200 albums and on Friday, March 1st Nelson will take the stage once again, at Fantasy Springs.

Nelson has earned every conceivable award and honor to be bestowed a person in his profession.  He has also amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. In many ways, however, the weighty distinction "living legend" does Nelson a disservice, for it discounts the extent to which he is a thriving, relevant and progressive musical and cultural force.  In the last five years alone he delivered 10 new releases, two of which received Grammy nominations, and a career-spanning box set, released his debut novel and again headlined Farm Aid, an event he co-founded in 1985, all the while continuing to lobby against horse slaughter and produce his own blend of biodiesel fuel.

As ever, Nelson tours tirelessly, climbing aboard Honeysuckle Rose III (he rode his first two buses into the ground), taking his music and fans on a seemingly endless journey to places that were well worth the ride.

Just this year, Nelson entered into a historic new record deal with Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment. The deal marks a label homecoming for Nelson, who, from 1975-1993, cut a phenomenal string of top-selling singles and album for Columbia Records, beginning with 1975’s seminal smash Red Headed Stranger. To kick off the new agreement, fans can look forward to five brand-new albums, the first, Heroes, was released May 2012. The albums will showcase new songs and deep country classics with guest artists including Merle Haggard, Snoop Dogg, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, Sheryl Crow, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson and Micah Nelson. Just this month, Nelson released his book, Roll Me Up And Smoke Me When I die.

November 20, 2012 – INDIO, CA – Having just finished a sold out run on Broadway, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will make their return to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. On Sunday, February 24th the group will take over the Special Events Center stage and show why they are just as hot now in the 21st century, as they were in the 1960’s.
Thanks to the success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” are all the rage all over again. With the play in its seventh blockbuster year on Broadway and five other casts performing Jersey Boys nightly from Las Vegas to London, the real Frankie Valli is also packing venues around the world.
Frankie Valli has been successfully touring and making music for more than fifty years now, both as a solo artist and as the lead singer of The Four Seasons. Valli’s first taste of national exposure came in 1962 when he and The Four Seasons performed their single “Sherry” on American Bandstand. The performance took the nation by storm propelling the group to their first #1 record and making them a household name. The hit train continued to roll for The Four Seasons in 1963 and 1964 as they went on to produce several more #1 hits.
After much success with The Four Seasons in the first half of the ‘60s, Valli released his first solo effort in 1967, Frankie Valli: Solo. The album contained the classic hit “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.” He would go on to produce nine Top 40 hits and two #1 singles, “My Eyes Adored You” and “Grease.” Valli’s solo career never led him astray from his original group as he continued to be a contributing member of The Four Seasons throughout his career.
With Jersey Boys now finishing its 7th sold out year on Broadway and the success of his first studio album in 15 years, Romancing the ‘60s, Frankie Valli is as big as he was in 1962 and not looking to hang up the microphone anytime soon.
Tickets for the 7 PM Frankie Valli performance are on sale now for $59, $49, $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

November 19, 2012 – INDIO, CA. Helen W. of Inglewood had quite a moment when she realized that inside the small silver briefcase at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, was the winning ticket which translated into a whole lot of cash, $100-thousand dollars to be exact.
Helen participated in Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s 200K Lucky Ticket Giveaway promotion, which started in August and ran through November 18th when the grand prize was handed out.
Gamers qualified by swiping their Players Club cards and picking 6 numbers. Then at designated drawing times, if 3, 4, 5 or 6 of their numbers matched the numbers drawn, prizes from free slot play, to cash were awarded. Additionally each time players redeemed a winning ticket, they earned an entry into the guaranteed $100,000 cash giveaway.  At the grand finale, there were twelve briefcases, inside eleven of them, was $1,000 cash and inside just one, was $100,000. Helen W. says she plans to pay bills and help pay her daughter’s college tuition, with her winnings.
Get ready for the New Year, New Ride, Porsche Cayenne Giveaway which begins at Fantasy Springs on Sunday, November 25th. Players Club members receive free entries for the weekly drawings by swiping their cards at the kiosks between 8am and 11pm Sunday thru Friday for that week’s Saturday drawing. The car will be given away on Saturday, January 5th.
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino provides an oasis in the desert, featuring 30 “Best of Gaming” awards from Casino Player magazine. Offering 2,000 of the hottest slots, world-class table games, entertainment, hotel, dining and golf at Eagle Falls, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino stands to meet and exceed the needs of its guests and the community. Fantasy Springs is a privately operated business of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians.

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November 13, 2012 – INDIO, CA – Fantasy Springs is giving the entire Coachella valley “Something to Talk About” with their most recent announcement of Bonnie Raitt live in concert February 16th. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is the latest of a handful of top acts to take the stage at the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs.

Raitt’s tour comes in the wake of the release of her nineteenth album Slipstream. This album marks her return to the studio after seven long years, as fans and the music industry alike have waited with great anticipation for its release. Much of this anticipation has been due to Raitt shifting away from Capitol Records and Warner Brothers, and releasing the album under her freshly launched independent label Redwing Records. Lauded with critical acclaim, bolstered by a huge US Tour and considered one of the best albums of 2012 so far by Rolling Stone Magazine, 'Slipstream' is ongoing proof of Raitt's continued popularity and relevance in American music. 2012 was a busy year for Raitt, with an eighty-one date tour of North America and several live TV performances including The Ellen Degeneres Show, The Colbert Report, Good Morning America, Austin City Limits and coming up on December 4th and 5th, appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC-TV) and The View (ABC-TV,) respectively.

Bonnie Raitt’s long and successful career began in the late '60s when she decided to move from Los Angeles to Cambridge, Massachusetts. As a Harvard/Radcliffe student majoring in Social Relations and African Studies, she attended classes and immersed herself in the city's turbulent cultural and political activities. Three years after entering college, Bonnie left to commit herself full-time to music, and shortly afterward was opening for surviving blues heroes such as Sippie Wallace, Son House and Muddy Waters.

Word spread quickly of the young red-haired blues woman, her soulful way of singing, and her unparalleled insight into blues slide guitar. Warner Brothers was the first to take notice, and in 1971 released her debut album, Bonnie Raitt. Her interpretation of classic blues coupled with powerful slide guitar riffs made a lasting critical impression, and it was evident from early on that this talented musician was here to stay.

Over the next six years she would record five albums. Give It Up, Takin' My Time, Streetlights, and Home Plate were followed in 1977 by Sweet Forgiveness, which featured her first hit single, a gritty Memphis/R&B arrangement of Del Shannon's "Runaway." Three Grammy nominations followed in the 1980s, as she released The Glow, Green Light, and Nine Lives.

Nine albums under her belt and now a household name, Bonnie did what she does best and went right back to the studio. Her next album, Nick of Time, was the game changer she had been hoping for her entire career. The album was an immediate hit as it shot to #1 on the charts. Her momentum carried on as her next two albums, Luck of the Draw and Longing in Their Hearts, shot to #2 and #1 on the charts, respectively. Raitt has had a long and successful career that she looks to build on with the release of her new album, Slipstream, and her accompanying tour.

Tickets for the 8 PM Bonnie Raitt performance go on sale Friday, November 16th for $89, $69, $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

November 13, 2012 – INDIO, CA – On Saturday, March 30th Rob Thomas will make his return to the Special Events Center stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. This is the same stage where he performed solo in front of a sold-out crowd just two years ago. This time, however, Thomas will return with his band mates from his four-time Grammy-nominated band, Matchbox Twenty.

After being together on and off for more than fifteen years, Matchbox Twenty has four commercially successful pop-rock albums to their name. The band’s most recent album, North, was released in September of 2012 and debuted at Number One on the Billboard 200 list. Their newest album has spawned instant buzz among critics with radio hit singles “She’s So Mean” and “Overjoyed.”

North comes ten years after the group’s last studio album, the smash hit, More Than You Think You Are. This album tied up radio airwaves for more than a year with singles including Grammy-nominated hit “Unwell,” “Bright Lights,” and “Disease” which was co-written with Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger.
Powered by Thomas’ distinct voice and songwriting ability, the band has been a hit machine, churning out a number of Top 40 hits such as “Push,” “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Mad Season,” “Disease,” and “How Far We’ve Come.” The band has also produced four # 1 singles, including “3 a.m.,” “Bent,” “If You’re Gone,” and “Unwell.”
Tickets for the 8PM Matchbox Twenty performance go on sale Friday, December 14th for $109, $89, $69, $49 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com

November 5, 2012 – INDIO, CA – One of the most musically accomplished, critically acclaimed, and commercially popular funk bands of the '70s will let it rip in Fantasy Springs’ Special Events Center. On Saturday, February 2nd, Earth Wind & Fire will light up the stage with their “Guiding Lights” Concert Tour 2013  and play the tunes that made them skyrocket to stardom.
Earth Wind & Fire is one of the most successful bands of the twentieth century. Rolling Stone has described them as "innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and has also declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop".
Through the years the band has received 20 Grammy nominations; they won six as a group and two of its members, Maurice White and Bailey, won separate individual awards. Earth, Wind & Fire have 12 American Music Awards nominations and four awards. They have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and sold over 90 million albums worldwide.
Earth, Wind & Fire is known for the dynamic sound of their horn section, their energetic and elaborate stage shows, and the interplay between the contrasting vocals of Philip Bailey's falsetto and Maurice White's tenor. The kalimba (African thumb piano) is played on all of the band's albums.  In the 1970s and early 1980s, the band had many hits, including "Shining Star", "That's the Way of the World", "Devotion", "Reasons", "Sing a Song", "Can't Hide Love", "Getaway", "Fantasy", "Love's Holiday", "September", "Boogie Wonderland", "After the Love Has Gone", and "Let's Groove".

November 1, 2012 – INDIO, CA –  Don Rickles is one of comedy’s most famous funnymen and Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring stars. On Friday, February 8th the two of them will appear together on stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
For almost 60 years, Don Rickles has appeared in top showrooms and concert halls throughout the U.S. and internationally.  The Emmy Award winner is regarded among the world’s top entertainers. The legendary master of putdowns is known as the prototypical “insult comic”.  Rickles has done more than just comedy, his film career includes Beach Party films from the 1960’s to Casino in 1995 to sitcoms. He even voiced Mr. Potato Head in three Toy Story films.
It is said that no entertainer can move and excite an audience like Tony Orlando. Tony brings to the stage a warm and exhilarating energy that electrifies an audience. From a million selling records, five number one hits, a popular television variety series, movies and Broadway, Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business.
Orlando remains one of America's best loved personalities. He has been a recipient of three American Music Awards, a People's Choice Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tony has played to packed arenas and for five Presidents. His universal appeal has bridged many a generation gap.

November 1, 2012 – INDIO, CA – Two iconic bands that have stood the test of time will display their talents on stage at the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. On Saturday, January 19th the Temptations and the Four Tops will prove why they have become cultural heroes to their millions of fans.
For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world.

The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars.

An avalanche of hits followed, many of which...”My Girl,” for instance...attained immortality. “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby;,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain”...the hits kept coming.

The classic lineup was Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. Beyond the fabulous singing, The Temps became known for smooth stepping and flawless presentations. The Temptations Walk became a staple of American style. Flair, flash and class.

Another group that helped define the Motown sound of the 1960’s was the quartet known as the Four Tops. They have been labeled as “The Immortals” by Rolling Stone Magazine.  The Four Tops are the story four powerful voices and four powerful friendships. The founding members of the Four Tops, Levi Stubbs, Abdul “Duke” Fakir, Renaldo “Obie” Benson and Lawrence Payton, performed together for more than four decades, building their harmonies, chart-toping songs and success on the foundation of a friendship that began as teenagers.
It was in 1954, at a high school party in Detroit when the group was urged by partygoers to provide some impromptu entertainment. The synergy was obvious, immediate and strong. The quartet decided to start performing and called themselves The Four Aims (Aiming for the Top). Their popularity grew as they performed at small cubs all over Detroit honing their act while singing jazz and standards. Gaining popularity for their pure harmonies and polished performances. 
Over the years their repertoire has included doo-wop, jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, hard rock and show tunes. They turned out dozens of chart topping hits including, “Baby I Need Your Loving”, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) “, “It’s the Same Old Song” and “Ain’t No Woman Like the One I Got”.