Blue Chip Casino announces March promotions

(PRESS RELEASE) -- See what’s new in March at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana, Northwest Indiana’s premier entertainment destination: St. Patrick’s Day dining, Thunder From Down Under, live music, gaming excitement and more.

Giveaways
In Young at Heart on Mondays in March, guests 50 and older can enjoy specials that include 50% off a buffet or 50% off one meal at either The Game or Nelson’s Deli after earning five tier credits from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., plus 9x reel slots and 6x video poker for Sapphire B Connected Members and above.

Entertainment and Special Events
Tickets go on sale Saturday, 9 March at 10 a.m. for Deacon Blues, the All-Star Tribute to Steely Dan, performing in the Stardust Event Center on Friday, 5 April at 8 p.m. The band’s live repertoire includes a wide range of Steely Dan’s material, including songs from the 1991 hit, The New York Rock and Soul Revue.

Tickets are still available for Australia’s Thunder from Down Under, the internationally acclaimed male revue which brings its sizzling music and dance act to the Stardust Event Center at 8 p.m. on Friday, 15 March and Saturday, 16 March.

All event tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and at the Blue Chip Gift Box in the Blue Chip Casino pavilion. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid state or government issued photo ID.

On Fridays in March, our DJs will help you dance the night away at It’s Vegas Baby! starting at 10 p.m. On Saturdays starting at 10 p.m. at It’s Vegas Baby!, see Atomic Radio on 2 March, Libido Funk Circus on 9 March, Smash Kings on 16 March, Radio Tokyo on 23 March and Killer Flamingos on March 30. Celebrate your inner van Gogh with Wine and Canvas at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, 5, 12, 19 and 26 March.

At Rocks lounge, it’s free live music from the best local and regional bands. On Fridays, it’s Whistle Pigs at 6 p.m. and Carlos Ramos Band at 10:30 p.m. on 1 March, That’s What She Said at 6 p.m. and RECYCLE THE DAY at 10:30 p.m. on 8 March, Whiskey & Harmony at 6 p.m. and Weeknight Special at 10:30 p.m. on 15 March, The Bigger Picture Band at 6 p.m. and Organized K-OS at 10:30 p.m. on 22 March and Return2Soul at 6 p.m. and Spoken Four at 10:30 p.m. on 30 March. On Saturdays, see Monterrey at 1:30 p.m., Jamrose at 6 p.m. and Smarty Pants at 10:30 p.m. on 2 March; Jampagne at 1:30 p.m., EZFM Band at 6 p.m. and Nawty at 10:30 p.m. on 9 March, Rick Lindy and The Wild Ones at 1:30 p.m., The Dancing Noodles at 6 p.m. and April’s Reign at 10:30 p.m. on 16 March, Vintage Postcard at 1:30 p.m., R-Gang at 6 p.m. and BBI at 10:30 p.m. on 23 March and Indigo Band at 1:30 p.m., Saints N’ Sinners at 6 p.m. and Coverlicious at 10:30 p.m. on 30 March. On Sundays, see Spike and the Spitwads at Noon on 3 March, Good Fellas at Noon and Highnoon at 5 p.m. on 10 March, Paulie & The Shakers at Noon and Gone Country at 5 p.m. on 17 March, The Niche at Noon and Hoosier Highway at 5 p.m. on 24 March and Backdated at Noon and Perry Danos & Sundance at 5 p.m. on 31 March.

Gaming Excitement
Win up to $15,000 in cash with Progressive Payout, which features 25 winners and three drawings every month. Drawings will be held at 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday, 29 March; if Progressive Prize winners are not selected, they roll over to the next month and the totals will grow.

Spa blu specials
There's Spring Refresh, a green tea and lemongrass scrub accompanied by an express pedicure for $100. Or try the Lemongrass Massage — $90 for 50 minutes ($105 value) or 25 minutes for $64 ($75 value). There's also the Blu Glo facial for $79 ($95 value). Offers are valid Monday-Thursday in March, one discount per person. Call 888-879-7711 ext. 2583 to book an appointment today.

Dining specials
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a delicious buffet at Options on Sunday, 17 March from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. for $26.99 plus tax. Enjoy traditional Irish favorites, including corned beef and cabbage, prime rib, shepherd's pie, beer-battered fish, Guinness beef stew, bangers and mash, bubble and squeak and more, plus the Sunday Southern Comfort Menu.

At The Game, enjoy a hearty breakfast Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and try the Morning Kickoff Special: two eggs, two slices of bacon, a cup of oatmeal or grits and toast for $7. This month’s featured burger at The Game is the Fried Portabella Burger — an Angus beef patty, breaded portabella, Swiss cheese, tricolored peppers, sautéed mushrooms and spicy pesto aioli served on a brioche bun for $13.50. Enjoy it with the March Beers of the Month, Miller Lite and Blue Moon Belgian White.

At Options Buffet, don’t miss the new Little Italy Special on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring classic Italian favorites including Herb Roasted Tri Tip, Scampi, Antipasto, Premium Cold Cuts, Cheeses, Lasagna, Meatballs, Chicken Piccata and more for $24.99 plus tax.

At Options on Friday, it’s the NY Strip Roast and Shrimp Special, featuring a generous portion of New York strip loin roast carved to your liking with all you can eat succulent shrimp from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $26.99 plus tax.

On Saturdays, enjoy the Blue Chip Prime Rib Brunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $18.99 plus tax for Prime Rib, Omelettes and Waffles made-to-order, Fried Chicken, NY Steaks, Mac & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Egg Rolls and more and the Prime Rib Buffet from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. for $26.99 plus tax; add one pound bucket of snow crab for $9.99.

On Sundays, don’t miss our Prime Rib Buffet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $18.99 plus tax for a wide range of breakfast and lunch favorites such as Prime Rib, Steak n' Eggs, a made-to-order Yogurt Parfait Station and much more. Check out Southern Comfort Sundays at Options from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Southern favorites, including prime rib, ribs, smoked chicken, oxtail, pigs feet, greens, cornbread, seafood boil, blackened catfish and more for $26.99 plus tax.

New member sign-up
Sign up for a new B Connected Membership in March and unlock the prize grid within 21 days of sign up to receive up to $175 in prizes. Poker tournaments will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in March.

On Sundays, tournament starts at 12:15 p.m.; registration begins at 10 a.m. with an $80 entry fee and late entry and re-entry allowed through the first two blind levels.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the tournament starts at 6:15 p.m.; registration begins at 4 p.m. with a $40 entry fee plus unlimited re-buys for $20 for $4,000 in chips available when chip count goes below $2,000 during the first four blind levels.

On Wednesdays, it’s the High Hand of the Tournament. The tournament starts at 6:15 p.m.; registration begins at 4 p.m. with a $60 entry fee and an unlimited $60 re-entry fee.

On Saturdays, the tournament starts at 2 p.m.; registration begins at Noon with a $40 entry fee plus unlimited re-buys for $20 for $4,000 in chips available when chip count goes below $2,000 during the first four blind levels.

For all poker tournaments, Blue Chip Casino No-Limit Texas Hold’em rules apply. All players must be 21 years of age or older with a valid state or government issued photo ID. Tournament players must be B Connected Members; guests can sign up free at B Connected.