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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1968
Page
43
The Sahara Hotel marks its December anniversary with ten days of drawings games and parties from December 15 to 24. Highlights include a $10,000 Shopping Spree grand prize a $5,000 second prize and a dramatic Show er of Money payout with 100000 in cash. Daily events run noon to 2 a.m. with room rates at $10 for guests.
Don Rickles leads the Sahara Space Center New Year Eve party with Buddy Hackett in his Congo Room show. Davis & Reese join The Treniers, Tokyo Holiday revue and Fillies de Soul in Casbar Theatre. Don the Beachcomber offers dining and dancing.
Slot players will enjoy six daily Golden Slot drawings with three winners each hour of free play. A Big Slot Bonus coupon enhances jackpots on multiple machines. Five daily Keno drawings offer $35 per matching number. Special tables, a 6:30 cocktail party, and a $10 room rate are highlighted as Sahara invites reservations for the 1968 event. Over 200 merchants expected to participate.
During the 16th annual Super Sahara Celebration casino patrons may win cash by sitting or standing in marked chairs or at tables. When chair or table numbers are called over the PA, those present receive chips or cash prizes as bets are in play. The event promises easy winnings and entertainment.
The note urges quick ticket purchase to avoid missing an important draw. It mentions depositing tickets in a mechanized Sahara Space Center drum or smaller satellite drums at casino ends. Winners may access Shower of Money events or major grand prize drawings.
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