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Popular comedyshowcase continuesin the FlamingoLaughlin ShowroomThe Flamingo Laughlin Comedy Stopcontinues to perform two shows nightlyat 7:30pm and 9:30pm in the FlamingoLaughlin Showroom through Sept. 3.The Comedy Stop features comedic starsof today and tomorrow performing in anintimate lounge environment. With newcomedians every week, the show remainsfresh and cutting-edge and most importantly,keeps the comedy coming.The current line-up of comediansincludes: June 5-June 11: Chris Coccia,Billy Garan and John Fox; June 12-18:Rob Sherwood, John Barillaro and JohnJoseph; June 19-25: Kathleen Dunbar,Dan Grueter and Todd Paul; June 26-July2: Christine Stedman, Karen Rontowskiand Steve Shaffer; May 29-June 4: MickLazinski, Tina Giorgi and MichaelFinney.Tickets to The Comedy Stop are$12.95 and $11.95 plus tax and are availableat the Flamingo Laughlin Box Officeor by calling 800-435-8469.Comedian Kathleen Dunbar.▼ Theater ▼ Casinos and ArtsThe Tillis family to performat the Flamingo LaughlinCountry music legend Mel Tillis andcountry superstar Pam Tillis will performtogether on one stage onSaturday, June 17 at 9pm in theFlamingo Ballroom.With more than 60 albums to his credit MelTillis has established himself as a country musicstaple. In 1956 Webb Pierce recorded a song writtenby Mel entitled “I’m Tired” which launchedMel’s musical career. Now fifty years later Mel haspenned over 1,000 songs, 600 of which have beenrecorded by major artists. The songs he’s writtenhave received national recognition and monumentalstatus such as “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love ToTown” which received the Special Citation ofAchievement from BMI for 3 million broadcastperformances.Thirty-six of the songs he recorded have beenTop Ten singles with nine of them going to #1.“Good Woman Blues,” “Coca Cola Cowboy” and“Southern Rain” are just a few of his popular hits.Mel Tillis has a long list of awards whichinclude: Entertainer of the Year in 1976 and 2004,songwriter of the decade for two decades, 2001Golden Voice Award winner. In 1976 Mel wasinducted into the Nashville SongwritersInternational Hall of Fame.Daughter Pam is an accomplished songwriterand performer in her own right. Some of Pam’shonors include: 1994 “Female Vocalist of the Year”and 1994 “Video of the Year.” Pam also received aGrammy in 1994. Five out of seven of her albumshave certified either gold or platinum. Her hitshave included: “Mi Vida Loca,” “It’s Lonely OutThere” and “In Between Dances.”Concert tickets for the June 17 engagement are$29.95 and $34.95. For tickets or more informationcall the Flamingo Box Office at 1-800-435-8469 or visit www.flamingolaughlin.com. RPam Tillis and Mel Tillis perform together at theFlamingo, June 17.Continued from page 19$29.95, $34.95. Flamingo Ballroom. See articleon page 20.DAILY TOURNAMENT: No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em.Seven days a week. Sign-up at 7:30am. Play isat 9am. $20 buy-in gets you $1000 in playingchips an additional $3 gets you an extra $500in chips. 30 min. Round – Blinds $25/50 – NoLimit. 30 min. Round – Blinds $50/100 – NoLimit This is a one hour shoot-out!20MORNING ACE’S CRACKED: Seven days aweek 10:00 am- 12:00 pm. Ace’s crackedgets a rack $100.DINNER HOUR ACE’S CRACKED: Seven daysa week 5:00pm-7:00pm. Ace’s cracked gets arack $100.LATE NIGHT ACE’S CRACKED: Seven days aweek midnight-2:00 a.m. Ace’s cracked gets arack $100.June, 2006 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEWFEATURED JEAN, NV, CASINOSGOLD STRIKE HOTEL AND GAMBLING HALL:(800) 634-1359. www.stopatjean.com.FRIDAY NIGHT BLACKJACK: Every Friday,6pm, play for $500 first prize. $25 entry fee.NEVADA LANDING HOTEL AND CASINO:(800) 628-6682. www.stopatjean.com.BUDWEISER WEEKEND RACING PARTY:Enjoy the races with drink and food specials,plus prize drawings. R