Blue Chip Casino's April promotions

(PRESS RELEASE) -- See what’s new in April at Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa, Michigan City, Indiana, Northwest Indiana’s premier entertainment destination: Easter buffet, Deacon Blues, spring spa specials, gaming excitement and more.

Giveaways
In Young at Heart on Mondays in April, 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 5 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
Deacon Blues, the All-Star Tribute to Steely Dan, performs 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.

Arch Allies, the ultimate tribute band featuring the music of Journey, Styx, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, REO Speedwagon and Boston, comes to Blue Chip on Saturday, 18 May at 8 p.m. Tickets, at $10, $15 and $20, are available starting Saturday, 6 April at 10 a.m.

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 April, 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 Dick Diamond and the Dusters on 6 April, Semple on 13 April, Ultra Fab on April 20 and Lt. Dan’s New Legs on April 27. Celebrate your inner van Gogh with Wine and Canvas at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 April.

At Rocks lounge, it’s free live music from the best local and regional bands. On Fridays, it’s Good Clean Fun Band at 6 p.m. and Crawpuppies at 10:30pm on 5 April, Tynan at 6 p.m. and Sheryl & Say Yes! at 10:30 p.m. on 12 April, Summer Son at 6 p.m. and Size Matters at 10:30 p.m. on 19 April, and Soda at 6 p.m. and Spoken Four at 10:30 p.m. on 26 April. On Saturdays, see Claremont Drive at 1:30 p.m., Jamrose at 6 p.m. and It Takes Two at 10:30 p.m. on 6 April; Classical Blast at 1:30 p.m., The Dancing Noodles at 6 p.m. and Sorry for Partying at 10:30 p.m. on 13 April, Rosie and the Rivets at 1:30 p.m., Rendition at 6 p.m. and Retropolitan at 10:30 p.m. on 20 April and Sam Savage and Company at 1:30 p.m., Planet Groove at 6 p.m. and BBI at 10:30 p.m. on 27 April. On Sundays, see Replay at Noon and Scott Dubose and the 101 Ranch at 5 p.m. on 7 April, Middle of the Road at Noon and The Original Hazzard County Band at 5 p.m. on 14 April, Superfly Redneck at Noon and Hoosier Highway at 5 p.m. on 21 April and Rick Saucedo at Noon and In The Stix at 5 p.m. on 28 April. Seating is limited, so arrive early.

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, 26 April; if Progressive Prize winners are not selected, they roll over to the next month and the totals will grow.

Spa blu specials
Blossom this Spring at spa blu with some anti-aging treatments! Try the Slim Wrap ($120, a $150 value), a detox wrap using the KPS Skin Care line that assists with cellulite reduction intended to reduce pounds and inches without exercise. Or enjoy the KPS Organic Anti-Aging Facial ($85, a $100 value), with the KPS exclusive organic DermaNu technology that firms and volumizes the skin, bringing back a youthful glow. Another special offer for April is the Salt Stone Massage (75 minutes for $125, a $145 value; 50 minutes for $95, a $110 value) that uses warm hand-carved salt stones rich in 84 natural minerals and elements and is effective in normalizing minerals, pH, oxidative stress and hydration in the body. Offers are valid Monday-Thursday in April, one discount per person. Call 888-879-7711 ext. 2583 to book an appointment today.

Dining specials
Celebrate Easter on Sunday, 21 April, with a Prime Rib Brunch at Options from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for $22.99 plus tax, and a Prime Rib and Seafood Dinner buffet from Noon to 8 p.m. for $26.99 plus tax. Add a one-pound bucket of snow crab for $9.99.

At The Game, enjoy a hearty breakfast Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 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 Spicy Pickle Burger — an Angus beef patty, spicy brine bread cucumbers, sliced dill pickles, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and a pimento cheese spread served on a German pretzel bun for $13.50. Enjoy it with the April Beers of the Month, Coors Light and Leinenkugel Summer Shandy.

At Options Buffet, don’t miss the new Little Italy Special on Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 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.

Member signup
Sign up for a new B Connected Membership in April 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 April.

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 4 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.