Press Releases

Santa Ana Star Casino Partners with Junior Achievement to Raise Money for Local Students

The Pueblo of Santa Ana – May 13, 2013 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, announces that it donated $15,000 to Junior Achievement of New Mexico as title sponsor for the 11th Annual Junior Achievement of New Mexico Golf Classic.  The tournament will tee off on Monday, May 20, at 1 p.m. at the Santa Ana Golf Club located on the Santa Ana Pueblo.

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NEW MEXICO NIGHTLIFE REDEFINED WITH THE STAGE at SANTA ANA STAR

A different kind of nightclub to open May 3 at The Star

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – April 3, 2013 – The Stage @ Santa Ana Star debuts in May, introducing to New Mexico the concept of “Nightlife for Grownups.” With an attractive, elegantly comfortable atmosphere, this welcome addition to New Mexico nightlife caters to those craving a sophisticated, adult experience. Amenities such as hosted seating, private cocktail servers and top-of-the-line security promise to enhance the experience for every guest.

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Back by Popular Demand, Dillard’s Returns to Santa Ana Star Casino

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Feb. 21, 2013 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, announces the return of “Dillard’s at The Star,” an exclusive shopping event showcasing the latest in fashion, style and beauty.  “Dillard’s at The Star” will take place in Santa Ana Star Casino’s ballrooms on Friday, March 1, between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.  The event will offer value-priced clothing, shoes, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics.

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Santa Ana Star Casino Raises More than $140,000 for Local Charities with “Play it Forward”

Program Supports Charities Benefitting Women, Children, Families and Veterans in New Mexico 

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Jan. 22, 2013 –Santa Ana Star Casino donated over $140,000 to four local charities through an innovative giving program called Play it Forward.

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Santa Ana Star Casino Named in “Top 10 Best Places to Work”

Casino Ranked Sixth among Large New Mexico Companies in Business Survey; Only Casino Honored  

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Jan. 8, 2013 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, was recognized as one of the “Top 10 Best Places to Work in New Mexico” by New Mexico Business Weekly.  The award recognizes the company’s achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees.

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Santa Ana Star Casino Rings in 2013 with New Year’s Festivities

New Mexico’s Best Bet to Celebrate New Year’s with Gaming Promotions, Live Entertainment, Dining Specials and More 

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Dec. 24, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, will ring in the New Year with “Noon Year’s Eve” and midnight celebrations, as well as special events and entertainment offered all day and night.  Guests are invited to enjoy “Lucky 13” promotions, the “Dart into 2013 Car Giveaway,” live music, special offers from the Feast Buffet and much more during the New Year’s celebration.

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Santa Ana Star Casino, Santa Ana Star Center, St. Felix Pantry, Sysco and Ovations Food Services Offer Holiday Meal to Those in Need

Hundreds of Meals Donated in the Spirit of the Holiday Season

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Dec. 10, 2012 – In the spirit of the holidays, Santa Ana Star Casino, Santa Ana Star Center, St. Felix Pantry, Sysco and Ovations Food Services, are offering a complimentary meal to anyone in need this holiday season.  The meal will be served on Friday, Dec.21, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Santa Ana Star Center in Rio Rancho.  

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Santa Ana Star Casino Voted “Best of the City”

New Mexico’s Best Bet Received Several Top Honors from Albuquerque The Magazine

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Dec. 10, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, was voted as the “Best of the City” in several categories by Albuquerque The Magazine’s readers during the magazine’s eighth annual “Best of the City” awards.  Its top honors included Best Casino Slot Machines, Best Casino Rewards Program, Best Bowling Alley, Best Casino Snacks and Best Combat Sports Venue.  Additionally, Santa Ana Pueblo partner Twin Warriors was voted Best Golf Course, and Sadie’s was voted Best New Mexican Restaurant.  Sadie’s third and newest location, Sadie’s at The Star, opened in Santa Ana Star Casino in April of 2012. 

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“Play it Forward” at Santa Ana Star Casino Benefits Local Charities this Holiday Season

Unique Program Allows Players to Raise Money for Charities Benefitting Local Women, Children, Families, and Veterans

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Nov. 13, 2012 –Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, launches today the Play it Forward charity program, a first-of-its-kind giving program designed to raise money in support of four local charities—Anita Salas Memorial Fund, Notah Begay III Foundation, St. Felix Pantry and New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers. Santa Ana Star Casino will donate an amount equal to ten percent of the casino’s win for players registered in the Play it Forward program between Thanksgiving and the end of the year.

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Region’s Finest Automobiles Showcased at Santa Ana Star Casino Fall Classic Car Show and Fundraiser

Event Proceeds to Benefit Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – October 17, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, is teaming up with the Kiwanis Club of Albuquerque and several local car clubs to host the Santa Ana Star Casino Fall Classic Car Show and Fundraiser. The event will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is free and open to the public. It will feature a large collection of vehicles from New Mexico and throughout the Southwest, as well as expert judging, an awards ceremony and hourly raffle drawings. All proceeds will be donated to the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity.

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Santa Ana Star Casino Joins the Fight Against Cancer by Bringing Breast Cancer Screenings to the Community

Events Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – October 5, 2012 – In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, is teaming up with Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Assured Imaging for the second consecutive year to offer mammograms at little or no cost to participants. As breast cancer is the second leading cancer among U.S. women according to the American Cancer Society, the breast cancer screenings will be conducted onboard Lovelace Women’s Hospital’s mobile mammography unit on Friday, Oct. 12, and Friday, Nov. 2, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.

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Santa Ana Star Casino Cleans Up the Environment with Electronics Recycling Event

Casino Provides the Community with Environmentally Safe Option to Dispose of E-Waste

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – September 26, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, is teaming up with Albuquerque Recycling, Inc. and the Town of Bernalillo for the second consecutive year to host an electronics recycling event in effort to help clean up the environment.  Guests can drop off old electronics to be recycled on Saturday, September 29, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the casino’s southeast parking lot next to Highway 550 in Bernalillo.

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Dillard’s Comes to Santa Ana Star Casino

First-Ever Exclusive Shopping Event Showcases Fall Fashions, Offers Beauty and Style Tips

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – Sept. 10, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, brings Dillard’s to the casino with an exclusive shopping event featuring men and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics and more.  “Dillard’s at The Star” will transform Santa Ana Star Casino into a Dillard’s department store showcasing the latest in fall fashion and beauty.  The event will take place at Santa Ana Star Casino on Friday, September 14, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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$100,000 in Cash and Prizes Given Away During Santa Ana Star Casino’s Carnival of Cash

Six Guests Won between $5,000 and $25,000

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – August 20, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, kicked off summer with its “$100,000 Carnival of Cash.”  Dolores B. of Rio Rancho, N.M. was the grand prize winner taking home $25,000.  In addition, Rudy M. and John F., both of Rio Rancho, won $15,000; Bernard G. of Rio Rancho and Lucy G. of Albuquerque, N.M. won $10,000; and Jean R. of Santa Fe, N.M. was awarded $5,000.  Additional cash and prizes were given away throughout the month of July.

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Sadie’s at The Star’s Grand Opening Spotlights Delicious Dining Available Santa Ana Star Casino

Two Tasty Restaurants at One Convenient Location

The Pueblo of Santa Ana, N.M. – August 15, 2012 – Santa Ana Star Casino, New Mexico’s Best Bet, will mark the grand opening of Sadie’s at the Star on August 24 and 25, 2012. Celebrating the arrival of the iconic Albuquerque-based restaurant in the backyard of Rio Rancho and Bernalillo, the two-day Sadie’s at the Star grand opening will feature fabulous food and drink specials, live entertainment, exciting giveaways and much more!

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