4.9 KiB
4.9 KiB
🎰 Same-Day WinStar Run – Friday 22 Aug 2025
Leave Lewisville after breakfast, be home before the street-lights come on.
🚍 1. Wheels & Clock
- Option A – Roll Your Own
Lewisville → I-35E N → I-35 N → Exit 1 (Thackerville)
75 min / 80 mi. Leave 9:15 AM, park free at RV Park lot (shorter walk). - Option B – Let Someone Else Drive
TNT VIP “Casino Turnaround” luxury coach
– Pickup: Walmart, 190 E Round Grove, Lewisville, Curbside #3
– Board: 1:00 PM sharp / Depart: 1:05 PM
– Arrive WinStar: ~2:05 PM (you still have 5 h 45 m before sunset).
– Return: 5:05 PM from casino → 6:00 PM back in Lewisville (sunset ~8:00 PM, so you’re golden).
🆔 2. First 15 Minutes on Property
- Grab a Club Passport card at the first Players Club kiosk.
- Download the My WinStar App to flash-play credits between machines (48-h clock starts now).
🍻 3. Happy Hour + Quick Bites (2:30-4:00 PM)
- Dallas Cowboys Bar & Grill
– $2 drafts & ½-price apps, Mon-Fri 3-6 PM.
– Knock back a Casamigos Blanco margarita (August feature) while planning the plaza route.
🌍 4. The “9-Plaza Sprint” (4:00-7:00 PM)
Hit 3 signature stops, 45 min each—perfect for photos & quick wins:
| Plaza | Iconic Look | Quick Game | Snap Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Red dragons overhead | $5 Pai Gow table | Dragon ceiling selfie |
| London | Union-Jack carpet | 25¢ “Big Ben” progressive | Red phone booth |
| New York | “El” train above you | Penny slots under the tracks | Statue of Liberty prop |
Tip: Card-out when you leave each machine—unused credits become Flash Play and follow you to the next plaza.
🎵 5. Optional Upgrade – Gary Allan Concert
- Lucas Oil Live – Gary Allan at 8:00 PM
If the group decides to stay, grab rideshare or use the 11 PM TNT VIP late-return coach (book in advance). Otherwise…
🏁 6. Sunset Dash
- Depart casino by 7:15 PM (own car) or 5:05 PM (TNT bus).
- Home before 9:00 PM—street-lights just flickering on in Lewisville.
🎒 Pack List
- Valid photo ID (21+)
- Phone charger (lots of pics)
- $50–$100 budget + IDR (I’ll-drive-reimbursement) kitty if car-pooling
- Light jacket (blasting A/C inside)
Have fun, ride safe, and may the reels be kind!
🎉 Your Ultimate WinStar Friend-Date Itinerary 🎉
777 Casino Ave, Thackerville, OK 73459
1. Warm-Up & Check-In (3:00 PM)
- Join Club Passport (free at any Players Club desk).
– Grab your card, set a 4-digit PIN, and instantly start earning points toward:- $1 in free play for every 100 points, discounted rooms, buffet deals, and entries into the Passport to Summer giveaway (running through Sept 1).
- Flash Play Hack: Download any bonus play you receive—unused credits hop from machine to machine for 48 h, so no pressure to stay put!
2. Happy Hour (3:15 – 6:00 PM)
- Dallas Cowboys Bar & Grill
- $2 draft beers & ½-price apps (Mon-Fri).
- Toast the trip with August’s featured Casamigos Blanco margarita or an ice-cold Corona.
3. Plaza-Hopping Casino Crawl (6:00 PM – late)
Ride the “around-the-world” theme together:
| Plaza | Must-Try Vibe | Suggested Game/Stop |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Dragon ceilings + tons of table games | Start with baccarat or Pai Gow. |
| London | Royal reds + Union Jacks | Take a group photo by the red phone booths, then hit the Big Ben progressive slots. |
| New York | Neon skyline + Statue of Liberty | Play under the “el” train track; grab NYC-style hot dogs to refuel. |
| Paris | Twinkling Eiffel Tower lights | Try the French-themed roulette; selfie at the Eiffel prop. |
| Rio (non-smoking) | Flaming carnival colors | Perfect for friends who hate smoke—crank up the music-themed slots. |
Tip: Each time you card-out of a machine, any leftover credits become Flash Play and follow you—ideal for short attention spans!
4. Fuel Stops
- Gran Via Buffet (discounted with Club Passport).
- Street-food carts inside the plazas (New York hot dogs, Madrid churros).
5. Wind-Down Options
- WinStar Golf Course – Show your Club Passport for green-fee discounts the next morning.
- Poolside Cabanas – Earn entries toward the Cascades Cabana Package (drawing July 1).
- Lucas Oil Live – Collect Passport to Summer entries for front-row show tickets & spa credit (grand-prize drawing Sept 2).
Quick Reference
- Flash Play: 48-hour roaming credits—use them or lose them.
- Points: 100 pts = $1 downloadable play.
- Promos: Passport to Summer (May 30–Sept 1) = extra giveaways just for playing.
Grab your cards, split up to conquer different plazas, then regroup every hour for cheers and cheap beers. Good luck, and may the reels be ever in your favor!