Casino Canberra

Valentines Day Dinner

2012-02-06T11:35:00.002+11:00

Special menu for Sri Lanka's National Day 4 Feb

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To celebrate Chinese New Year

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Live Music at the Casino

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Following is the allocation of bands to perform at Casino Canberra during the months of March, April and May 2012. Regular hours are 10pm till 1am with an option for the Duty Manager to extend performance times as required:
Friday 2 March – Soiree
Saturday 3 March – Kooky Fandango
Friday 9 March- The Bridge Between
Saturday 10 March– Leisa Keen Quartet
Friday 16 March – Brendan Drake Trio
Saturday 17 March– As Famous as the Moon Quartet
Friday 23 March – Smokin’ Salmon Trio
Saturday 24 March – Jim Latta Quartet featuring Lyn Dale
Friday 30 March – Wayne Ryder Trio
Saturday 31 March – Annie and the Armadillos
Friday 6 April – Lachlan Coventry Blues Trio
Saturday 7 April – Frequently Asked Questions
Friday 13 April – Olivia Henderson Trio
Saturday 14 April – Popsicle
Friday 20 April – Chris Harland Blues Band
Saturday 21 April – The Wanninashville’s
Friday 27 April – Stuart King Trio
Saturday 28 April – Dee Jay Gosper Quartet
Friday 4 May – Soiree
Saturday 5 May – Leisa Keen Quartet
Friday 11 May – The Grand Dames
Saturday 12 May – As Famous as the Moon Quartet
Friday 18 May – Annie and the Armadillos
Saturday 19 May – Dee Jay Gosper Quartet
Friday 25 May – Brendan Drake Trio
Saturday 26 May – The Acca Daiquiris

Great for a hen's night

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Tuesday 28 February

Tickets $30
Book at Guest Services

Doors open 7.45pm

Thursday Poker Tournaments

2012-01-11T14:19:00.001+11:00

Hold'em Poker Tournaments begin again this Thursday. For details go to http://casinocanberra.com.au/?page_id=189

New Summer schedule of live music

2011-11-04T13:14:00.002+11:00

There is another great line up of bands for Summer. To see who is playing when go to http://casinocanberra.com.au/?page_id=193 http://casinocanberra.com.au/?page_id=193

Web site problem

2011-10-20T15:04:00.001+11:00

We are currently experiencing problems with our web site but are working as quickly as posible to rectify the problems. Call 02 6257 7074 for current information on Casino Canberra.

Melbourne Cup Lunch from $10.50 per person

2011-09-23T09:15:00.002+10:00

DRAGON performs 21 October. $35 at Guest Services

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Over 50% saving

2011-09-07T09:09:00.002+10:00

3 musical icons of the 80s on stage

2011-08-23T14:51:00.002+10:00

New Happy Hour Special

2011-07-21T10:58:00.003+10:00

Starts this Thursday

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Can't beat this offer but it ends this Wednesday

2011-06-29T09:32:00.004+10:00

Unlock the Caribbean Treasure at Casino Canberra

2011-06-22T09:30:00.006+10:00

Commencing 11 July, play the games for your chance to share in the pirate's booty of hundreds of prizes, thousands of dollars and meal deals fit for the Captain's table. TP11/02309.1

Try the Malibu Caribbean Meal Deal-
Malibu Caribbean Rum (on the rocks, with ice or as a cocktail)with a 6 piece sushi platter for just $15, or the Caribbean Slushy Meal Deal- tender chicken skewers with satay sauce served with cucumber,Onion & lemon salad with your choice of a Strawberry or Mango Vodka Slushy for just $10. Better still there his a wole range of options with our Shipwreck Cove Meal Deals for just $25. Visit www.casinocanberra.com.au for more details.

ANZPT THIS WEEKEND - there is still time to enter

2011-06-07T10:09:00.002+10:00

The ANZPT Poker Tournament is on again this coming weekend and we have a range of satellites each night where your poker skills could earn you a seat in the major tournament. Enquire at our Cash Desk for more information. 02 62577074.

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

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MAY
Friday 13 May – Dee Jay Gosper Duo
Saturday 14 May – Quartessence Trio
Friday 20 May – Richard Burns Duo
Saturday 21 May – Annie and the Armadillos
Friday 27 May – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 28 May – As Famous as the Moon

JUNE
Friday 3 June – Lucy Jamieson and Rachel Thorne
Saturday 4 June – Kooky Fandango
Friday 10 June – Stuart King Duo
Saturday 11 June – Annie and the Armadillos
Friday 17 June – Leisa Keen
Saturday 18 June – Leisa Keen Trio
Friday 24 June – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 25 June – As Famous as the Moon

JULY
Friday 1 July – Olivia Henderson
Saturday 2 July – Dee Jay Gosper Trio
Friday 8 July – The Bridge Between Duo
Saturday 9 July – Frequently Asked Questions Trio
Friday 15 July – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 16 July – Quartessence Trio
Friday 22 July – Leisa Keen
Saturday 23 July – Brendan Drake Trio
Friday 29 July – Dee Jay Gosper Duo
Saturday 30 July – Annie and the Armadillos

AUGUST
Friday 5 August – Lucy Jamieson and Rachel Thorne
Saturday 6 August – Kooky Fandango
Friday 12 August – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 13 August – Dee Jay Gosper Trio
Friday 19 August – Stuart King Duo
Saturday 20 August – As Famous as the Moon
Friday 26 August – Natalie Magee Duo
Saturday 27 August – Quartessence Trio

Go to www.casinocanberra.com.au

$500,000.00 dollar Poker Tournament

2011-05-04T15:43:00.001+10:00

Casino Canberra will hold a poker tournament over the long weekend in June that will carry a prize pool approaching $500,000.00. The tournament called ‘PokerStars.net ANZPT Canberra’ is a part of the very successful Australia New Zealand Poker Tour (ANZPT) is expected to attract over 200 players from around the region. Peter Cursley, Director of Marketing of Casino Canberra believes many of the region’s poker clubs will buy a seat or two in this major tournament and run their own club tournaments with the winners earning a seat in the June ANZPT Tournament.

Casino Canberra will run weekly tournament each Thursday and Friday starting between 7.30pm and 8.30pm where the winners of these satellite tournaments can also win a seat in the big one.

The cost to enter the major tournament will be $2,200 but from just $110 to enter the satellite tournaments.

ANZPT is part of the PokerStars series of tournaments that include the European Poker Tour (EPT), Latin American Poker Tour (LAPT) and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). Each tour stops at the world’s most exclusive destinations to play for huge prize pools, giving players the ultimate live poker experience.

For more information on the tournament, entry form and accommodation specials go to www.casinocanberra.com.au or go to www.anzpt.com for information on the series.

New Menu @ The Grill

2011-05-04T15:40:00.001+10:00

Entrée

Garlic & herb bread – 6.00

Soup of the day with warm bread rolls – 12.00
Ask your waiter for today’s selection

Pacific oysters ‘Freshly shucked’
½ dozen – 19.00 / dozen – 30.00
Natural with lime or topped with bacon, yakajiri spice & a hint of parmesan

Baby octopus – 18.00
Seared in an orange, honey and chilli emulsion and finished with bush tomato chutney

Chicken & Lemon myrtle salad – 16.00
Tender chicken strips, crisp salad greens, mushrooms, peppers, macadamia nuts & rice sticks tossed in a rice wine vinaigrette

Spinach and ricotta ravioli – 15.00
Tossed in a creamy white wine sauce & finished with julienne vegetables

Char grilled beef kebabs – 17.00
Served on a bed of steamed rice with sweet chilli sauce & tzatziki

Peking duck pancakes – 17.00
Served with fresh vegetables & hoi sin sauce

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Mains

Chicken schnitzel or parmigiana – 22.00
Served with crunchy chips, fresh garden salad and your choice of pepper, mushroom or dianne sauce

Salmon fillet – 29.00
Served on a bed of stir-fried vegetables with steamed rice and finished with a caper, pickled onion & pinenut relish

King prawns and scallops – 30.00
Tossed in a mild curry broth & served with steamed rice

Vegetarian fettuccini – 20.00
Tossed with olives, sundried tomatoes and artichoke hearts with a creamy garlic or pesto sauce

Prawn & hokkien noodle stir-fry – 26.00
Succulent prawns tossed with hokkien noodles & fresh vegetables

Chef’s special roast duck – 24.00
Roasted duck maryland served with fragrant rice and steamed bok-choy

Poker Tournament Tonight

2011-02-24T11:16:00.002+11:00

Just a reminder, 7.45pm sharp.

Entry Fee: $85 ($10 pre-paid commission, $75 for tournament) OR 85 Senators Club Points.

No splitting between points and cash.

Each player will receive $3000 in Tournament chips.

Rebuy: Nil

No of Players: Minimum 10 to maximum 60 players plus alternates.

Invitation - Are you a rugby league fan?

2011-02-16T17:07:00.002+11:00

I have an invitation for the first two people to contact me on pcursley@casinocanberra.com.au with the subject line 'I accept your invitation to the Raiders Launch'.

The invitation is to accompany me along with 4 other guests to the 2011 Canberra Raiders Season Launch on Thursday 3 March. It is a cocktail party commencing at 6pm and will be held at The Tradies Marquee @ Dickson. You must also allow me to list your name as a winner on this blog.

I only have two spare tickets so you will have to be quick.

Win a seat in the Sydney ANZPT Poker tournament

2011-02-09T09:01:00.002+11:00

There is plenty of opportunity - just join in on one of our Satellite Tournaments. Vist www.casinocanberra.com.au for all the details.

You just have to try

2011-02-09T08:53:00.003+11:00

We are creating some great cocktails at the Sports Bar these days - you will just have to try one. One like the Banana Bender. This is what bananas drink when thay go on a bender!!. Its Lena Banana Liqueur, Cointreau and peach schnapps shaken with pineapple. Or then again you may prefer the Strawberry Chocolate Fondue. We will be doing a 'two for the price of one' deal in March - watch out for it.

New Promotion

2011-01-14T15:25:00.001+11:00

Go to www.casinocanberra.com.au to view our latest The Grill and Gaming Floor promotions.

Live Music Tonight

2011-01-14T10:32:00.001+11:00

On stage from 9pm tonight - Stu King Duo

Tomorrow night - Brendan Drake Trio

WIN A SEAT IN THE ANZPT TONIGHT

2011-01-11T15:23:00.002+11:00

Join tonights ANZPT Poker Tournament Satellite and you could win a Seat in the June PokerStars.net Canberra ANZPT. Register at the Cash Desk. Tournament starts at 7.45pm sharp.

$500,000.00 prize pool

2011-01-10T09:24:00.004+11:00

Join the Tuesday night poker tournaments for your chance to win a seat in the June PokerStars.net Canberra ANZPT tournament where the prize pool is expected to reach 1/2 Million Dollars. Register at the Cash Desk.

LIVE MUSIC

2011-01-07T08:57:00.001+11:00

On stage at the SPORTS BAR from 9pm:

Friday - Wayne Rider
Saturday - Leisa Keen Trio

Poker Touraments for 2011

2011-01-07T08:52:00.001+11:00

View all Casino Poker Tournaments for the first half of 2011 at www.casinocanberra.com.au

WIN a Seat in Sydney ANZPT

2011-01-06T11:30:00.002+11:00

Satelites every Tuesday @ 7.45pm

Register at the Cash Desk

Buy-in:

January Tournaments $55
February Tournaments $65

Thursday Night Poker Tournament

2011-01-06T10:24:00.001+11:00

TONIGHT!!! Register at the Cash Desk.

Jackpots

2011-01-06T10:22:00.003+11:00

Canberra Poker Jackpot $100,000.00

Pai Gow Gee Jun Jackpot $29,965.32

as of 06/01/11

Poker Tournaments recommence

2011-01-05T09:25:00.001+11:00

We are off and running for 2011 with Tuesday night and Thursday night Poker Tournaments. Register at the Cashdesk early because the tournaments can fill quickly.

NEW YEARS EVE

2010-12-24T15:33:00.001+11:00

Here is a New Years Eve packed with stellar events. Universally acclaimed Galaxy is set to be the next big bang come the count down to midnight on 31 December. It’s a Glitz & Glamour theme with heaps of prizes throughout the night going to ‘best dressed’ and dance-floor stars. Come 12, falling stars full of prizes will rain onto the dance floor and shooting star will burst in to the Galaxy sky in a nanosecond to welcome in the new year. Plus there will be the best dance music of the 80s and 90s.

Booked and prepaid tickets are just $25 or $35 entry after 8:30pm at the door.

Down stairs, New Year’s Eve in Casino Canberra will also be ‘the place to be’ with live music from the Dee Jay Gosper Band on stage at the Sports Bar from 9pm and you can toast the old year with an out of this world 4 course meal in the Casino’s restaurant for just $60 including tea and coffee. Book a table of 4 and receive a complimentary glass of sparkling white.

Dress in Glitz & Glamour theme and go in the draw to win a $100 dining experience.

Poker in 2011

2010-12-09T09:42:00.002+11:00

Casino Canberra is planning a big year for Poker in 2011. Commencing in January, we are planning our traditional Thursday night tournaments plus introducing Tuesday Hold-em Lightning Satellites in January and February to enter players in the Sydney ANZPT. In March, April and May, the Lightning Satellites will propel the winners into the ANZPT Super Satellites held each month to give players entry into the Canberra ANZPT Tournament over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend. According to Casino Canberra's Tables Manager, this will be four days of full-on Poker.

We think everyone will be exhausted by the end of that so we are planing a break from tournaments for July but, in August, they are back with Thursday Poker tournaments and Tuesday Lightening Satellites and tournament. In September and October, the Lightning Satellites on Tuesday could win you entry in to the end of month Super Satellites that could then win you entry in to the November End of Year Tournament held over the weekend of 26 and 27 November. Casino Canberra will also run a Team Tournament on 28 November.

That just leaves December where we are planning 10 Team Satellites culminating in the Christmas Team Hold-em Tournament on 17 December.

At this stage all tournaments are dependent on Government approval but if we have all their plans approved, it will be a big year for Poker at Casino Canberra.

New menu

2010-11-16T11:04:00.000+11:00

Season of Comedy
Dinner Menu
15th Nov – 02nd Dec

Chicken cubes simmered in mild lemon cream
broth served with buttered noodles

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Prawns tossed in garlic butter served with
steam rice and salad

Or

Seared slices of sirloin with pepper and onion
in mild tomato gravy

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Mocha ganache & walnut toffee tart with
double cream

Or

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce

Entertainment

2010-11-16T08:55:00.003+11:00

We have Thursday Poker tournaments, Thursday Season of Comedy, Friday and Saturday live music at the Sports Bar, Canberra's beat nightclub that plays the best of the 80s and 90s for the more mature person and an excellent restuarant.....what more could you want? World class casino games you say. Well we have them too.

Live Music Schedule right through to February

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On stage at the Sports Bar from 9pm.....

Friday 3 December – Lucy Bermingham and Rachel Thorne
Saturday 4 December – Quartessence Trio
Friday 10 December – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 11 December – Kooky Fandango
Friday 17 December – Natalie Magee Duo
Saturday 18 December – As Famous as the Moon
Friday 24 December – Leisa Keen
Saturday 25 December – CHRISTMAS DAY – NO ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 31 December – Dee Jay Gosper Band

Saturday 1 January – The Bridge Between Duo
Friday 7 January – Wayne Ryder
Saturday 8 January – Leisa Keen Trio
Friday 14 January – Stu King Duo
Saturday 15 January – Brendan Drake Trio
Friday 21 January – Annette Sloane Duo
Saturday 22 January – Frequently Asked Questions
Friday 28 January – Olivia Henderson
Saturday 29 January – Funky Fedoras Trio

Friday 4 February – Leisa Keen
Saturday 5 February – Rachel Thorne Trio
Friday 11 February – Anton Wurzer and Lachlan Coventry
Saturday 12 February – The Bridge Between Trio
Friday 18 February – Natalie Magee Duo
Saturday 19 February – Annie and the Armadillos
Friday 25 February – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 26 February – Richard Burns Trio

NEW Season of Comedy menu

2010-11-05T14:37:00.000+11:00

Season of Comedy
Dinner Menu $47

(Dinner & Show $85)
15th Nov – 02nd Dec

Chicken cubes simmered in mild lemon cream
broth served with buttered noodles



Prawns tossed in garlic butter served with
steam rice and salad

Or

Seared slices of sirloin with pepper and onion
in mild tomato gravy



Mocha ganache & walnut toffee tart with
double cream

Or

Vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce

End of Year Casino Canberra Teams Event Hold-em Poker Tournament

2010-11-04T11:06:00.001+11:00

The following conditions are to be read in conjunction with the Casino Canberra Ltd Rules of Poker (Hold-em).
Game: HOLD-EM

Dates: 28th November 2010

Starting Time: 13:00

Entry Fee: $330 total fee for each team ($30 pre-paid commission, $300 for tournament prize pool.)

Each team will receive $8,000 in Tournament chips

Rebuys: Nil

No of teams: Minimum of 10/Maximum of 60* plus alternate teams **.

Prize Breakdown:
1, If less than 40 teams, 2, 40 or more teams
1st 40% 1st 30% 6th 5% 2nd 30% 2nd 20% 7th 4%
3rd 15% 3rd 15% 8th 3%
4th 10% 4th 10% 9th 3%
5th 5% 5th 7% 10th 3%

Table limits: No Limit

Blinds: There shall be two blinds increasing as per schedule below

0-30(mins) $25/$50
30-60 $50/$100
60-90 $75/$150
90-120 $100/$200
120-150 $150/$300
150-180 $250/$500
180-210 $350/$700
210-240 $500/$1,000
240-270 $700/$1,400
270-300 $1,000/$2,000
300-330 $1,500/$3,000
330-360 $2,500/$5,000
360-390 $3,500/$7,000
390-420 $5,000/$10,000

Then the small blind increasing by $5,000 every 30 minutes with the big blind always double the small

Terms and Conditions

1. Each team shall consist of two players

2. Each player from each team will commence with $4,000 in tournament chips.

3. In the event that the first player loses all their tournament chips before the completion of the first level the second team member will commence playing from the next hand with the use of their $4,000 of tournament chips. They will continue to interchange with each other at the completion of each level.

4. Each team player will interchange with their playing partner at the change of every level.

5. At the completion of level one, team members` chips will form one team pool.

6. Alternate teams where applicable will commence with $8,000 in tournament chips with $4,000 tournament chips being issued to each team member at the commencement of their play.

7. Should one member of a team become unavailable to play during the tournament the remaining player in that team will be disqualified and forfeit their place in the tournament.

8. At the commencement of the Final Table the team players will interchange with each other at the completion of each round and no longer at the completion of each level.

9. The tournament will conclude when only one team is left.

10. All Tournaments are subject to government approval.

* The number of players is subject to the availability of staff.
** Alternate teams may be entered into the tournament during the first
four levels only.
*** Each individual team will decide which of their two participants will play first.

Poker Tournament Tonight

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For all the details go to www.casinocanberra.com.au

Comedy Tonight

2010-11-04T09:43:00.001+11:00

Tonights show nearly booked out. Tickets: Show Only $38 Dinner & Show $85

4th November – Austen Tayshus presents Jordan Windley and The Stevenson Experience
11th November - Austen Tayshus presents Gary Who and Oliver Phommavanh
18th November - Austen Tayshus presents Justin Case and Gary Bradbury
25th November - Austen Tayshus presents Joel Ozborn and Peter Egner
2nd December - Austen Tayshus presents Peter Meizels and John Robertson

Show Menu

Warm Honey Chicken and Bacon salad,

cucumber in yogurt, chilli soy dressing

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Grill Peppered Rump Steak

chunky chips, garden salad, green pepper corn sauce

Or

Seared Atlantic Salmon Cutlet

steamed rice, asparagus, ginger and chilli beurr blanc

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Lemon Meringue tart with whip cream

Or

Vanilla Ice Cream with strawberries and

chocolate sauce

Poker Tonight

2010-10-28T08:26:00.001+11:00

Don't forget - there is a poker tournament tonight at Casino Canberra. Come and play real poker. All the details at www.casinocanberra.com.au

Melbourne Cup

2010-10-26T15:37:00.002+11:00

Book now for your Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Casino Canberra. This is the best value lunch in town. Plus we have our in-house TAB and big screens to watch the race. That's not to mention all the world's most popular table games.

Melbourne Cup Menu
$50.00 per person with a glass of champagne

Entrée

A salad combination of smoked Salmon and quail egg
served with dill mayonnaise and raspberry vinaigrette

Chicken and capsicum ragout served with
buttered noodles

Main

Grill Lamb Cutlets with onion marmalade and
mint reduction lyonnaise potatoes & buttered vegetables

Or

Cheese and herb crusted fillet of Barramundi
served with mild pandan gravy, yellow rice

Dessert

Chocolate Mud Cake with strawberry coulis

POKER @ CASINO CANBERRA

2010-10-22T10:39:00.000+11:00

CASINO CANBERRA Tournament Information
Regular Tournaments

Thursday (17th June to 16th December 2010)
$85 Buy-in ($75/$10)
Game: Hold’em
Start: 7.45pm
3,000 Starting Stacks
15-minute Levels
Prizes - Cash

Wednesday to Sunday (14th October to 26th November 2010)
$110 Buy-in ($110/$10)
Satellite for tournament 27th November 2010
Game: NL Hold’em
Start: between 07.45pm – 11.00pm
3,000 Starting Stacks
15-minute levels
Prizes – One seat into the End of Year Casino Canberra
Hold-em Poker Tournament.

November 2010 Weekend Tournaments

Saturday/Sunday (27th – 28th November 2010)
$1,100 Buy-in ($1,000/$100)
Game: NL Hold’em
Start: 1.00pm
10,000 Starting Stacks
30-minute Levels
Prizes – Cash

Sunday (28th November 2010)
$330 per Team Buy-in ($300/$30)
Game: Hold’em Team Event (two players)
Start: 1.00pm
8000 per team Starting Stacks
30-minute Levels
Prizes - Cash

Season of Comedy next Thursday

2010-10-22T10:34:00.002+11:00

28th October - Austen Tayshus presents Johnno Davis and Aaron Pakula. Three comedians for just $38 (Dinner & Show $85. Doors open at 7.30pm and the show commences at 8pm. For the full schedule of comedians go to www.casinocanberra.com.au

Extended Poker Hours

2010-10-18T08:52:00.000+11:00

We will commence opening the poker tables at 7.30 pm every day from Tuesday till Sunday commencing on the 2nd of November 2010

Poker Tournaments

2010-10-15T07:23:00.001+11:00

The Poker tournament kicked off with 57 participants and a Poker satellite for the BIG end of year tournament also ran. Seven of the ten satellite participants were players knocked out of the Poker tournament. Make sure you are part of these tournaments next Thursday.

Live Music this weekend

2010-10-15T07:21:00.001+11:00

On stage from 9pm..

Friday - Annette Sloane Duo
Saturday - D.J.Gosper Trio

Jackkpots

2010-10-15T07:19:00.000+11:00

Canberra Poker Jackpot $100,000.00
Pai Gow Gee Jun Jackpot $10,320.93

Season of Comedy starts this Thursday

2010-10-12T10:35:00.002+11:00

Austen Tayshus presents a Season of Comedy at Casino Canberra commencing this Thursday. Show only is $38 and Dinner & Show is $85. Just look at the menu.

End of Year Hold-em Poker Satellite Tournaments

2010-10-07T09:16:00.000+11:00

Satellite Tournaments for the End of Year Hold-em Poker Tournament to be held on the 27th and 28th of November 2010 will be held each evening from Wednesday to Sunday.

Dates: 14th of October to 26th November 2010

Time: Between 19.45 hrs and 23.00 hrs.

Number of Players: 10

Satellite Conditions are posted on the Poker Notice Board in the Poker Pit.

Live Music October schedule

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From 9pm on stage at the Sports Bar

Friday 1 October – Leisa Keen
Saturday 2 October – Leisa Keen Trio
Friday 8 October – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 9 October – Funky Fedoras Trio
Friday 15 October – Annette Sloane Duo
Saturday 16 October – D.J. Gosper Trio
Friday 22 October – Rachel Thorne and Stuart Warner
Saturday 23 October – Annie and the Armadillos Trio
Friday 29 October – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 30 October – Stuart King Organ Trio

Sydney Hotshots all male review

2010-10-01T12:43:00.001+10:00

They’re back, the ultimate Girls Night Out is coming to Casino Canberra. Dazzling costumes and even more impressive performances than ever before, plus loads of fun and laughs with group limbo, games and secrets to amaze!
FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER from 8pm Tickets just $30.

Season of Comedy

2010-10-01T12:38:00.001+10:00

Three comedians every Thursday night - it just desn't get any better than this. Book at Casino Canberra on 62577074. Show starts 8pm. Tickets $38.

14th October - Austen Tayshus presents Dayne Rathbone and Jay Sullivan
21st October - Austen Tayshus presents Greg Kimball and James Priest
28th October - Austen Tayshus presents Johnno Davis and Aaron Pakula
4th November – Austen Tayshus presents Jordan Windley and The Stevenson Experience
11th November - Austen Tayshus presents Gary Who and Oliver Phommavanh
18th November - Austen Tayshus presents Justin Case and Gary Bradbury
25th November - Austen Tayshus presents Joel Ozborn and Peter Egner
2nd December - Austen Tayshus presents Peter Meizels and John Robertson

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

2010-09-24T14:10:00.001+10:00

Melbourne Cup Menu
$50.00 per person with a glass of champagne

Entrée

A salad combination of smoked Salmon and quail egg
served with dill mayonnaise and raspberry vinaigrette

Chicken and capsicum ragout served with
buttered noodles

Main

Grill Lamb Cutlets with onion marmalade and
mint reduction lyonnaise potatoes & buttered vegetables

Or

Cheese and herb crusted fillet of Barramundi
served with mild pandan gravy, yellow rice

Dessert

Chocolate Mud Cake with strawberry coulis

Live music this weekend

2010-09-24T14:04:00.002+10:00

24 September Olivia Henderson
25 September Kooky Fandango

On stage from 9pm

Mark Partons Blog

2010-09-22T12:09:00.001+10:00

Mark writes in his blog today.......

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Poker Machines at Casino Canberra

I'm an Aussie. I like a bet. I'm not a problem gambler. I just enjoy having a punt from time to time. I have a go with Crispey's tips at the gallops on a Saturday. And I follow the harness racing quite closely locally, so I often take a quaddie or some trifectas out at Exhibition Park. I don't know whether I end up in front or not, but I enjoy doing it and I dream of getting the big $10,000 quaddie. I will one day.

I do put money through the poker machines from time to time when I'm at the club and maybe 3 times a year I find myself at the Casino where I may have a go on the roulette tables.

It's a bit of fun. I'm happy if I win a few dollars and not too sad if I lose. I think I'm typical of Aussie punters.

What I've never understood about gambling in Canberra is why the Casino here doesn't have poker machines. I've been to a lot of casinos around Australia. I do believe ours is the only one which doesn't have poker machines. It's always hampered the casino somewhat.

You think about the Melbourne couple who are holidaying in Canberra. They decide to go to Casino for a Friday night. He wants to play the tables, she going to have a go on the pokies. They don't get it once they get here and for some reason there are not machines.

I've had many conversations over the years with Peter Cursley from Casino Canberra. This is the biggest single frustration in his life. He and the casino have done whatever they could to convince the powers that be of the sense of moving forward on this one, but they always seem to strike the same hurdle.

What is that hurdle ? Well it's hard not to be cynical here. The ACT Labor Party get's so much of it's income from the Labor Clubs poker machines. Why wouldn't they want to protect that income ?

Now the Casino are trying to buy their way into the market. They've put $10 million on the table. They're calling on the Government to use this money to fund problem gambling groups.

We should have poker machines in Casino Canberra. Unfortunately, I can't see them winning this fight. At a time when the likes of Nick Xenaphon and Andrew Wilkie are making such big anti poker machine noise, combined with the self righteous local Greens, I think Peter Cursley is fighting a losing battle.

Jackpots

2010-09-22T12:07:00.001+10:00

As of 21 September 2010

Pai Gow Jee Gun Jackpot $38,486.80
Canberra Poker $100,000.00

Melbourne Cup Luncheon

2010-09-16T12:04:00.002+10:00

Melbourne Cup Menu
$50.00 per person

A salad combination of smoked salmon and quail egg served with dill mayonnaise and raspberry vinaigrette
*
Chicken and capsicum ragout served with
buttered noodles
*
Grill Lamb Cutlets with onion
marmalade and mint reduction
lyonnaise potatoes, buttered vegetables
or
Cheese and herb crusted fillet of barramundi
served with mild pandan gravy, yellow rice
*
Chocolate mud cake with strawberry couils

Book at Guest Services on 62577074

Jackpots & Promotions

2010-08-30T08:54:00.002+10:00

Pai Gow Gee Jun Jackpot $31,570.95
Canberra Poker Jackpot $100,000.00

Plus there are a number of promotions running on the Main Gaming Floor and in Galaxy Nightclub where you can win prizes valued up to $399.00.

Galaxy Upgrades

2010-08-30T08:40:00.003+10:00

Galaxy nightclub has gone through a sound upgrade to make the sounds of the 80s and 90 even more awsome. We have also increased our dress standards to satisfy the bulk of the Galaxy clientele. Come along and experience the new Galaxy.

Live music

2010-08-27T16:45:00.001+10:00

Performing this weekend from 9pm

Friday 27 August – KarismaKatz Duo
Saturday 28 August – The Bridge Between Trio.

Book early for our Season of Comedy starting 14 October and running every Thursday to 2 December.

Poker reminder for tonight

2010-08-26T15:06:00.001+10:00

Don't forget, we have our $80 buy-in poker tournament tonight starting at 7.45pm sharp. Register at our Cash Desk.

Season of Comedy

2010-08-23T14:25:00.002+10:00

WIN Tickets to the NRL Grand Final

2010-08-23T13:00:00.002+10:00

Congratulations to licence # 6335KN. You have won two tickets to the NRL Grand Final valued at $180 each for your contribution on how the Casino's web site can be enhanced. To claim your prize please email your contact details to casino@casinocanberra.com.au and we will contact you regarding you claiming your prize.

Jackpots as of 22 August

2010-08-23T12:14:00.001+10:00

Canberra Poker $100,000.00

Gee Jun Pai Gow $27,353.55

Poker this Sunday

2010-08-20T09:28:00.001+10:00

Come and have a go at real casino poker. Catch a live game of poker this Sunday from 5.30pm.

Live bands tonight and tomorrow night

2010-08-20T09:24:00.002+10:00

Live on stage from 9pm

Friday 20 August – Deb Downes with Stuart Warner
Saturday 21 August – Annie and the Armadillos Trio

Don't forget tonight's poker tournament

2010-08-19T09:34:00.001+10:00

Come and play real poker at Casino Canberra. Buy-in just $85 with a prize pool that can be well over $4,000. Starts 7.45pm sharp.

WIN two tickets to the NRL Grand Final

2010-08-18T08:03:00.001+10:00

Have a go at winning two tickets to the NRL Grand Final at ANZ Stadium on Sunday 3 October. All you need to do is critique the Casino's new web site. We want to know what you like about it, what you don't like and what you think would make it better. The entry judged to be the most thoughtful and creative will win the tickets worth $180 dollars each. That's a $360 dollar prize. Just post your answer as a comment to this Blog posting with your driver's licence number. Your answer must be in 50 words or less. The competition begins 22 July 2010 and closes at 9am 20 August 2010. The winner's ID will be posted on this Blog on Monday 23 August and announced over the PA at the Sunday home-game on 22 August. If there are two identical or similar answer that win, the first answer will be judged as the out-right winning answer. The winner will need to show their licence to claim the prize. Travel to the game from Canberra will be the responsibility of the winner. This promotion is only available to people 18 years of age or over.

Win an Esky valued at $399

2010-08-18T07:58:00.000+10:00

Galaxy Nightclub Ice it Up promotion - Now here's a gift for those who love the outdoors. Entering is just too easy... 1)Pay entry into Galaxy Nightclub 2)Receive your free entry to join the Galaxy mailing list 3) Fill in your name, e-mail address & telephone number 4) place your entry in the barrel. It's just that simple and you could be walking away with an absolutely awesome Ice it Up Galaxy Esky valued at $399 . Winner drawn on stage in Galaxy Nightclub on Saturday 27th November. Life line 13 11 14 TP10/02488.1

New sound rocks Galaxy

2010-08-18T07:54:00.002+10:00

The new sound system in Galaxy Nightclub has been a 'resounding' success with a huge night last Saturday. If you didn't make it last Saturday then head down this Saturday to experience the new atmosphere.

Galaxy opens Saturday with a brand new sound

2010-08-13T09:06:00.003+10:00

We have completed our sound up-grade in Galaxy Nightclub and you have to hear it to believe it. Galaxy opens Saturday night at 9pm with the sounds of the awesome 80s channelled through the 21st cetury.

Dress regulations apply. No joggers, no tee shirts without tailored sports jackets and definately no flannelette shirts. Cover charge $10.

Live music

2010-08-13T09:03:00.000+10:00

Live on stage from 9pm..
Friday 13 August – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 14 August – Natalie Magee Trio

Only two nights to go

2010-08-11T09:08:00.001+10:00

Every Wednesday & Thursday present your Senators membership card (it's free to join)at Guest Services to obtain your free entry into that night's draw. Place it in the barrel by 7.25pm sharp and you are in with two chances to win. At 7.30pm & 8pm a winner will be drawn to select from a board containing 36 cards. Your prize will depend on the card you choose. The JOKER will award you with $500 in instant cash. There are four Jokers on the board at the commencement of each of the nightly draws giving you better odds every draw night. Promotion concludes on Thursday 12th August after the 8pm draw has taken place.
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Thursday Poker

2010-08-11T09:04:00.003+10:00

Here is the chance, for those of you who attended 'The Science of Poker' last Friday, to put your new skills to the test - come and play real poker at Casino Canberra. Buy-in just $85 with a prize pool that can be well over $4,000. Starts 7.45pm sharp.

Galaxy Nightclub Winter Warmers promotion

2010-08-10T08:44:00.001+10:00

Kick on at Galaxy and you could win! Galaxy Nightclub melts the ice with this awesome Winter Warmer. Pay entry into Galaxy Nightclub and receive a free entry to join the Galaxy mailing list. On Saturday 28th August at 11pm one lucky club goer will win a Galliano Ski Jacket valued at $200. Heat up this Winter at Galaxy Nightclub.

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New Food & Beverage Manager

2010-08-10T08:34:00.002+10:00

Casino Canberra welcomes Deepak Nayyar as the new Food & Beverage Manager. Deepak joins us from the Hyatt.

Happy Hour

2010-08-09T10:03:00.000+10:00

Every day at the Main Bar from 5.30pm.

Keno & Trackside

2010-08-09T10:01:00.001+10:00

Enjoy a game or two of Keno or Trackside over a coffee at the Casino's Main Bar daily from 12 noon.

WIN NRL Grand Final Tickets

2010-08-06T08:38:00.001+10:00

Live Music tonight and tomorrow night

2010-08-06T08:34:00.002+10:00

Friday 6 August – Panama Jim
Saturday 7 August – Leisa Keen Trio

9pm, on stage at the Sports Bar.

Tonight - the Science of Poker

2010-08-06T08:31:00.000+10:00

Do you know when to hold'em?

This Australian Science Festival event will delve into the science behind the game of poker - covering everything from statistics, the turn of the river, and the odds and percentages involved, to reading bluffs and those telltale signs when someone has a good hand.

Experts in science, maths, and behaviour, along with pros at the game, will gather together to describe what is happening scientifically when you play a hand in poker.

The discussion will be followed by our very own demonstration, with a table lined up for some games with our professional players – and a few not so professional ones too!

At the end of each hand, all will be revealed as the cards in play are shown and the panel experts share what they observed.

For those keen to try their luck and test their own skills, soon as our demonstration game comes to an end, head downstairs to the main Casino where a poker tournament has been arranged for the evening.

Come along to discover the scientific side to this game, find out what it really takes to play poker, and then get ready to put your own game strategies to the test!

Live Music Schedule

2010-08-04T14:10:00.000+10:00

Friday 6 August – Panama Jim
Saturday 7 August – Leisa Keen Trio
Friday 13 August – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 14 August – Natalie Magee Trio
Friday 20 August – Deb Downes with Stuart Warner
Saturday 21 August – Annie and the Armadillos Trio
Friday 27 August – KarismaKatz Duo
Saturday 28 August – The Bridge Between Trio

Friday 3 September – Anton Wurzer and Lachlan Coventry
Saturday 4 September – Natalie Magee Trio
Friday 10 September – Lucy Bermingham and Rachel Thorne Saturday 11 September – Quartessence Trio
Friday 17 September – Deb Downes with Stuart Warner
Saturday 18 September – As Famous as the Moon
Friday 24 September – Olivia Henderson
Saturday 25 September - Kooky Fandango

Friday 1 October – Leisa Keen
Saturday 2 October – Leisa Keen Trio
Friday 8 October – Panama Jim Duo
Saturday 9 October – Funky Fedoras Trio
Friday 15 October – Annette Sloane Duo
Saturday 16 October – D.J. Gosper Trio
Friday 22 October – Rachel Thorne and Stuart Warner
Saturday 23 October – Annie and the Armadillos Trio
Friday 29 October – Frequently Asked Questions Duo
Saturday 30 October – Stuart King Organ Trio

Friday 5 November – D.J. Gosper Duo
Saturday 6 November – Rachel Thorne Trio
Friday 12 November – Anton Wurzer and Lachlan Coventry
Saturday 13 November – The Bridge Between Trio
Friday 19 November – Leisa Keen
Saturday 20 November – Richard Burns Trio
Friday 26 November – Olivia Henderson
Saturday 27 November – Frequently Asked Questions Trio

NRL Grand Final tickets up for grabs

2010-08-02T08:56:00.000+10:00

Learn to play poker better.

2010-08-02T08:54:00.000+10:00

Do you know when to hold'em?

This Australian Science Festival event will delve into the science behind the game of poker - covering everything from statistics, the turn of the river, and the odds and percentages involved, to biology, reading bluffs, and those telltale signs when someone has a good hand.

Experts in science, maths, and behaviour, along with pros at the game, will gather together to describe what is happening scientifically when you play a hand in poker.

The discussion will be followed by our very own demonstration, with a table lined up for some games with our professional players – and a few not so professional ones too! At the end of each hand, all will be revealed as the cards in play are shown and the panel experts share what they observed.

For those keen to try their luck and test their own skills, soon as our demonstration game comes to an end, head downstairs to the main Casino where a poker tournament has been arranged for the evening.

Come along to discover the scientific side to this game, find out what it really takes to play poker, and then get ready to put your own game strategies to the test!

Venue Casino Canberra, Upstairs in the Galaxy nightclub room,
Date Friday, 6th August
Time The Science of Poker starts at 6:30PM and then the Casino poker tournament begins at 8:00PM

Australian Science Festival 2010 event
Proudly supported by Casino Canberra

Weekend Wine Specials

2010-07-30T08:27:00.002+10:00

While stocks last take advantage of these bin end specials at The Grill Restaurant

Yellowglen Yellow sparking $13
Killawara Dusk Sparkling $10
Sepplet Sparkilng Shiraz $22
Dindima White $24
Quarry Hill Shiraz $13
Quarry Hill Rose $9
Coldstream Pinot Noir $31
Shingle Peak Pinot Noir $25

Winter Warmer Galaxy Nightclub promotion

2010-07-30T08:23:00.000+10:00

Friday & Saturday night live music

2010-07-30T08:21:00.001+10:00

On stage from 9pm at the Sports Bar..

Friday 30 July – KarismaKatz Duo
Saturday 31 July – Rachel Thorne Trio

Sunday Poker

2010-07-29T16:15:00.000+10:00

Sunday Poker live Poker games from 5pm.

Thursday Night Poker Tournament

2010-07-29T16:11:00.000+10:00

Tonight's poker tournament starts at 7.45pm sharp. Buy-in is just $85 at the Cash Desk.

Jumping Joker Jackpot

2010-07-29T16:10:00.000+10:00

Two draws tonight on stage next to the Sports Bar on the Main Gaming Floor. 7.30pm and 8pm. Win up to $500. TP 10/01581.2

Tonight's Jumping Joker Jackpot

2010-07-28T16:22:00.001+10:00

Win up to $500. Two draws tonight on stage next to the Sports Bar on the Main Gaming Floor. 7.30pm and 8pm. TP 10/01581.2 Canberra Poker Jackpot is $100,000.00 and the Pai Gow Jee Gun Jackpot is $12,630.45 as of 27 July.

Win Tickets to the 2010 NRL Grand Final

2010-07-28T16:20:00.000+10:00

Advanced poker techniques

2010-07-23T12:23:00.003+10:00

Do you know when to hold'em?

Join us as we delve into the science behind the game of poker - covering everything from statistics, the turn of the river, and the odds and percentages involved, to biology, reading bluffs, and those telltale signs when someone has a good hand.

Experts in science, maths, and behaviour, along with pros at the game, will gather together to describe what is happening scientifically when you play a hand in poker.

The discussion will be followed by our very own demonstration, with a table lined up for some games with our professional players – and a few not so professional ones too! At the end of each hand, all will be revealed as the cards in play are shown and the panel experts share what they observed.

For those keen to try their luck and test their own skills, soon as our demonstration game comes to an end, head downstairs to the main Casino where a poker tournament has been arranged for the evening.

Come along to discover the scientific side to this game, find out what it really takes to play poker, and then get ready to put your own game strategies to the test!

Venue Casino Canberra, Upstairs in the Galaxy nightclub room,
Date Friday, 6th August
Time The Science of Poker starts at 6:30PM and then the Casino poker tournament begins at 8:00PM

Australian Science Festival 2010 event
Proudly supported by Casino Canberra

2010-07-23T12:23:00.001+10:00

Cougars Unleashed draws

2010-07-23T09:10:00.002+10:00

This week, due to the closure of Galaxy for maintenance, the Cougars Unleashed draws will take place on the Gaming Floor. TP10/01582.1

We are building a better nightclub

2010-07-23T08:26:00.003+10:00

Yes, impovements are happening and will include a whole new audio system but unfortunately that means we can not open this Saturday night 24 July while preliminary maintenance work is performed.