A Laughlin first, the Edgewater's Race and Sports Book is in the process of installing 98 individual television monitors, adding to its amenities for players. The new nine-inch screens are housed on new tables with hooded lights for better privacy. The monitors are reserved for race players only and are active from the first to the last race of the day.

Upon completion, the Edgewater book will have 133 television monitors in the room ranging in sizes from nine inches to 80 inches. The redesign of the race and sports book includes more aisle space.

Along with the monitors, headphones are now available for purchase for those players wishing to listen to the races as well. Players can choose among two styles, for $5 or less.

Al Martino, armed with over 30 hit singles to his credit including his signature song "Spanish Eyes," will headline at the Pavilion Theater in the Ramada Express on March 25 and 26. "Spanish Eye's" had the distinction of putting Martino in the Guinness Book of Records when it became the first American record to hit No. 1 in England.

Encouraged by Mario Lanza to pursue a musical career, Martino released his first song and million seller, "Here in My Heart," over 40 years ago.

Martino is also remembered for his role of Johnny Fontaine, the singing godson of Don Corleone (Marlon Brando), in the Academy Award winning movie, "The Godfather." The movie's title song, "The Love Theme From The Godfather," was sung by Martino.

A couple more Martino memorable tunes are "I Love You More And More Everyday" and "Can't Help Falling In Love." Tickets to see Martino are $17.50, call 1-800-243-6846.

On Saturday, April 1, Harrah's Laughlin will stage live professional boxing in a card billed as "Heavyweight Explosion" in the resort's Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater. The all-heavyweight card will feature six battles including one women's bout. The main event will star heavyweight Obed Sullivan (34-6-1, 24 Kos) and another bout will highlight up and coming Derrick "Royalty" Harmon (19-1, 10 Kos). Fight tickets are $25, call 702-298-8510.

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On Thursday, March 30, before the bouts, a Ring Card Girl Contest will be held in the Fiesta Showroom at 7 p.m. The ring card girl selections will be based on natural beauty, poise and personality. Each contestant will receive a Harrah's logo sash, logo jacket, $50 cash and a ticket to the fright for her guest. Each winner must be available to work fight night. To enter call 702-298-4600, ext. 6728, by March 27. There's no charge to attend the Ring Girl Contest.

Want to get involved with predicting film winners for the 72nd Academy Awards and possibly win a new Sony Digital Video Disk (DVD) and two past Oscar wining films on DVD? The Colorado Belle is holding a contest to pick the winning flicks in ten categories.

Ballots are available on Saturday, March 25, beginning at 7 a.m. and must be returned before 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. To enter you must be a Club Belle Member. Entry in the contest is free, and so is membership in Club Belle.

Five winners will be selected based on the number of correct predictions on the ballot. In the event of a tie, winners will be selected in a random drawing of correct ballots. Each of five winners will receive the winning prizes. Contest winners will be posted by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, at the Club Belle Booth and also notified by phone.

Anyone booking a special room package at the Golden Nugget for the upcoming Laughlin Stampede Rodeo, April 5-9, will receive an entry into a rodeo fan's dream drawing. A grand prize of a three day/two night stay at the Mirage in Las Vegas plus two tickets to the National Finals Rodeo will be given away in a drawing on Sunday, April 9, at 11 a.m. in Tarzan's Nightclub.

Additional drawing entries can be earned through drink purchases in Tarzan's during the Laughlin Rodeo. Complete information on this giveaway is available by calling casino marketing at 702-298-7175.

The Avi is holding a drawing to win a new Wolverine four-wheel drive vehicle. To participate in the giveaway, you need to sign up for the Advantage Club, the Avi's free players club, and begin playing with your card to receive tickets for the "Ticket to Ride" promotion. The Wolverine on display near the resort's entrance will be given away on Tuesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. (PST).

Rangers at Katherine Landing Ranger Station will host an evening presentation at 7 p.m. on March 31, focusing on the things to see an do within the 1.5 million acres making up the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The combination of Lake Mead and Mohave represents only 13 percent of the diverse recreation area.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling the host station at 702-754-3272 or visiting Katherine Landing between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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