Don’t stay at home over the Thanksgiving Holiday- come play, dine and stay at The Mill Casino! Try your luck in our new iGaming Lounge, at one of our 700 slot machines, or one of our exciting table games like Craps, BlackJack, and Roulette. Here are some of the highlights of events happening at The Mill Casino the week of November 21-27:

The Saw Blade Buffet will host their annual Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 24 from 11am to 8pm. Let us cook for you! We have it all the traditional favorites and then some: Roast Tom Turkey with Pan Gravy & Cranberry, Creamed Potatoes & Gravy, Glazed Candied Yams, Assorted Biscuits & Muffins, Holiday Salad Bar with all the Trimmings, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Pie and that is not all! Click here to learn more

2011 Festival of Trees Each year, The Mill Casino is transformed into a holiday wonderland with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths that are auctioned off to help benefit local families in need. The trees will be on display November 22, 2011 – December 1, 2011. FREE ADMISSION. Click here to learn more

Thanksgiving Cribbage Classic November 25- November 27, 2011: For complete information including entry fees, tournament schedules, etc. contact Larry or Donna Hassett 541-672-1474 or email at ACC@cmspan.net. Click here to learn more

Live Entertainment at Warehouse 101
Don’t miss Comedy Night on Wednesday November 23 featuring comedians Adam Norwest with Andy Wood: Two Shows 7 & 9 pm.

Merrill will be live in Warehouse 101 on Thursday November 24- Saturday November 26, 2011 9pm – 1am! This Portland based band brings you music that manages a soulful past with a blend of rhythm and rock to form a sound that transcends categories. Merrill has opened for bands such as Maroon 5 and Counting Crows, and played the 2007 Bumbershoot Music Festival in Seattle among artists like Crowded House and Kings of Leon.

Warehouse 101 Civil War Football Event on November 26, 2011 at 12:30pm PST. Watch the big game on one of our 7 plasma screen TVs! This event features trivia, free football pool, free popcorn, party favors and more!

The Mill Casino Millionaire$ Club enjoy perks and discounts and get more chances to win big! Click here to sign up for free.

Check out some of the Millionaire$ Club games happening Thanksgiving week
2x Points Mondays-Earn bonus club points twice as fast each Monday in November! (Each Monday in November)

Beginning November 20 Millionaire$ Club members can earn entries to Win a 2012 Chevy Silverado and a share of over $14,000! Grand Prize drawings December 18. Click here to learn more!

The Mill Casino • Hotel and The Bay Area Rotary Club invite you to celebrate the upcoming holiday season at The 2011 Festival of Trees November 22- December 1, 2011. Businesses, organizations and individuals have an opportunity to help families in need while demonstrating their holiday-decorating talents.

This annual holiday-themed event raises funds for local charities. Last year’s event raised over $14,000 for local charities. This year’s goal is to raise $16,000 for such charities as Shots for Tots and Teens and The Women’s Safety and Resource Center and Coddington Place.

Participants simply choose to sponsor a tree, a wreath or pre-decorated tree by November 1, or while available trees last. Then, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21 sponsors bring their chosen decorations to The Mill Casino’s Salmon Room for the annual Festival of Trees Decorating Party, complete with complimentary refreshments and holiday tunes.

Following the decorating party, a panel of judges will award the top choice in the following categories: Most Traditional, Most Elegant, Best Theme, Best Wreath, Judge’s Choice and, of course, Best of Show. The decorated trees and wreaths will be placed on display throughout the hotel lobby through Dec. 1.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, Rotary will sponsor a family viewing day to encourage families to come in and look at the trees from 1-4 p.m. Santa will be on hand and refreshments will be served.

Each tree and wreath will be auctioned off to the highest bidder during a public auction that begins promptly at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in The Mill’s Salmon Room. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to allow potential bidders to take one more look at the trees.

The fully decorated trees will be delivered (up to 30 miles away) to the winning bidder’s home or office by a member of the Bay Area Rotary. Auction winners may request to have their tree donated to a needy family.

The Mill Casino • Hotel contributes to the purchase of the trees and wreaths so that sponsorship and auction proceeds from the Festival of Trees can go directly to local charities. In addition, local vendors are used when purchasing trees and wreaths for this Bay Area fundraiser.

Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in helping those in need are encouraged to participate by sponsoring and/or decorating a tree and/or wreath. To learn more about how to get involved with this event, contact Festival Coordinator, Debbie Webb at 541-808-1969.

Could you use an extra $5000 in cash? Most of us could! The Mill Casino will be giving away big prizes at the $10,700 Invitational Slot Tournament November 4 – 6, 2011. How do you get an invite?? Play using your Millionaire$ Club card and you could earn an invitation by mail!

Here are some of the ground rules:

• You must be a *Millionaire$ Club member to participate and have received an invitation to participate.
• Tournament Invitations, Passes, and Prize vouchers are non-transferable and cannot be duplicated and have no cash value.
• Approved photo ID and Mill Club card are required to participate and claim prize
• Limited to a total of 4 rounds of play per person
• Guests must be present to win. If a guest is not present within two minutes of their name being announced, that prize will be distributed by a random draw process from eligible guests. Winners will be announced on the Casino floor

Learn more by downloading our official rules

*Sign up for The Mill Casino Millionaire$ Club for free and receive great offers on dining, accommodations, entertainment and more!

Blackjack, also referred to as Twenty-One, is one of the most widely played casino games in the world- and is one of our most popular table games at The Mill Casino.  We host weekly $360 Blackjack Tournaments every Sunday at 2 and 6:30pm  and a Single Deck Pitch Blackjack daily at 10 am.

Blackjack is believed to be very popular among players due the combination of chance and skill involved. The object is to win by getting a card combination total that is higher than the dealer’s hand without exceeding 21.

Watch this Instructional Video to Learn the Basics of Play

Download a copy of our Guide: How to play Blackjack
Note that for blackjack, as well as other table games at The Mill Casino•Hotel, the how-to-play guide is for instructional purposes only.

We are making the news again! Last month, The Mill Casino · Hotel & RV Park was recognized with 2 Romero Awards at the annual Casino Marketing Conference in Las Vegas.  Deana Scott accepted the awards on behalf of The Mill and noted that they represent the hard work dedication of team members from every department at The Mill Casino · Hotel & RV Park.

Overall 32 Romero Awards were presented to casino marketers from across the country. This is the second consecutive year The Mill has received the top honor in the Public Relations category!  The Romero Awards are named after casino marketing pioneer and author John Romero.   Each year, a panel of expert judges, chaired by John Romero himself, selects winners for their excellence in casino marketing, in a variety of important marketing categories.

A series of charity slot tournaments conducted by The Mill Casino in November were recognized with the Diamond Romero Award, the top award in the Public Relations Campaign category for small and mid-sized casinos. The guest and employee tournaments generated a sizable food donation to the South Coast Food Share.

The Mill also received a Gold Romero Award in the Public Relations Campaign category for the Rez Kitchen Tour held in October. The event, part of a cooperative project of Oregon’s nine federally-recognized tribes, brought culinary teams from tribal casinos to The Mill to discuss native foods and sustainable products and to take part in a chef competition that featured native foods.

In addition to the two awards, The Mill received honorable mentions in the Public Relations category for its series of RV Jamborees and in the Floor Promotion category for its Moonpie Moonlight Madness promotion. Winners were selected from among 151 entries representing 36 North American casinos.

Are you a member of the Mill Casino Millionaire$ Club? If the answer is yes- you already know Millionaire$ Club members earn rewards every time they play their favorite table games and slots in our casino and are eligible for special promotions (just ask Glenda Ramer who won a brand new Camaro last week)

Sign Up for Millionaire$ Club for free and you will have instant access to the following perks:

• 100 points and a Free Casino Fun Book for signing up
• 15% off the nightly rate in our Hotel and RV Park
• 1 point for every $1 spent in any dining venue. Does not include alcohol purchases.
• Bi-monthly newsletter featuring coupons and invitations to exclusive “player’s only” events
• Redeem points for cash, dining, hotel stays, prizes, concert tickets, KoKwel Gift purchases, merchandise and Rewards Collection items
• Play slots while using your Millionaire$ Club card on your birthday and you’ll receive double points
• Additional offers and discounts exclusively for Millionaire$ Club members
• Special rates at Watson Ranch Golf

Here are some of our Millionaire$ Club Promotions coming up! Visit our site to see all  Casino Promotions and get updates on our Facebook Page.

• Friday July 1 Bonus Points: 2x points for all your slot play Midnight to Noon. Coupon holders, grab fistfuls of bonus points 2 pm – Midnight in our Whirlwind of Points machine
• Saturday July 2, 2011: Free Beads 9 am – midnight- Visit us at the Millionaire$ Club booth to pick up your own set of patriotic beads! (while supplies last)
• Sunday, July 3 Free Fireworks Viewing Glasses 9 am – 9 pm Visit us at the Millionaire$ Club booth to pick up your own set of 3D fireworks glasses! (One per member, while supplies last. Buy additional sets at ko·kwel gifts)
• Monday July 4 Slot Tournament Two FREE $2,500 Slot Tournaments! Win your share of $5,000 Noon – 3 pm & 6 – 9 pm
• Monday July 4 Spin for Points Coupon Play: Spin for up to 10,000 Points 7 am – Midnight

During your Independence Day weekend visit, make sure you check out the great live music and amazing dining deals. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, Early Bird dining specials will be available in the Plank House, while those hungry for a deal are sure to find satisfaction at the Sawmill’s bountiful $24.95 seafood feast.

Those looking to dance the night away won’t be disappointed either as “Toyz – It’s a Rock Show” will be serving up sizzling hot music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Warehouse 101 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.

And of course don’t miss our spectacular July 3 Festivities and spectacular fireworks show!

We would say that Glenda Ramer of Coos Bay, OR is having a pretty great summer so far! On Saturday, June 18- Glenda became the proud new owner of a new Camaro!

Want to increase your chances of winning big at The Mill Casino for future contests? Be like Glenda and join the Millionaire$ Club! It is and easy and you will earn rewards every time you play your favorite table games and slots at The Mill! The Millionaire$ Club members can take advantage of exclusive offers and discounts (including invitations to exclusive “player’s only” events).  Enjoy these pictures of our latest winner:

4 Day Celebration includes Two Free $2,500 Slot Tournaments, Dining Specials, and Waterfront Fireworks Sunday July 3 at

Starting Friday, July 1 through Monday, July 4, The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park will celebrate Independence Day weekend in winning style with dazzling waterfront pyrotechnics, early bird dining specials, seafood buffets, fantastic music, two free $2,500 slot tournaments and a number of rewarding promotional and free point giveaways for casino players.

On Sunday, July 3, The Mill Casino will light up the skies over North Bend and the shores of Coos Bay, with their annual waterfront fireworks display. Guests are invited to sit in the non-reserved seating area – along the dock at the South end of the casino. An outdoor grill and beverage station will be available in the senior/disabled lot adjacent to the north side of the casino from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. while free non-stop shuttle service will be available from the south end of Pony Village Mall (next to Macy’s and cinema) to the casino from 7 p.m. until midnight.

While everyone is sure to enjoy the fireworks display, this four-day star-spangled weekend celebration is sure to be a hit with members of the casino’s free-to-join player’s club, The Millionaire$ Club.

Starting at midnight, July 1, members will earn double points for all their slot play until Noon. On Saturday, July 2, Millionaire$ Club members can pick up a free set of patriotic beads, while on Sunday, July 3, club members can pick up a free pair of fireworks 3D viewing glasses, while supplies last. On Monday, July 4 the casino will hold two free $2,500 guaranteed slot tournaments.

Along with the weekend’s rewarding casino promotions and dazzling pyrotechnics, The Mill Casino will be serving up great live music and amazing dining deals. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening, Early Bird dining specials will be available in the Plank House, while those hungry for a deal are sure to find satisfaction at the Sawmill’s bountiful $24.95 seafood feast. Those looking to dance the night away won’t be disappointed either as “Toyz – It’s a Rock Show” will be serving up sizzling hot music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Warehouse 101 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.

For more information about making The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park the centerpiece of your Oregon Coast getaway or for more information on all the latest attractions, events and entertainment call 800.953.4800 or visit www.themillcasino.com.

Yep- we are at it again!  Due to popular demand, we will be giving away a Camaro June 19 at The Mill Casino.

Could this iconic sports car be in your future?  Dream big!   The more you play using your Millionaire$ Club card the more chances you have of owning a brand new shiny Camaro just in time for summer.

There will be weekly finalist drawings each Saturday at 6 pm until June 18

GRAND PRIZE DRAWING will be June 18 at  7:30 pm

How to Earn Entries:

• Slot players earn one entry for every 250 points earned while using their Millionaire$ Club card.
• Carded Table Games players will get entries with select winning hands.
• Show your Millionaire$ Club card once each day until 5 pm on June 18 at the Millionaire$ Club booth.
• New club sign-ups will receive two entries.
• Visit www.themillcasino.com each week to obtain a coupon for 5 bonus entries.
• Print the coupon and bring it to the Millionaire$ Club booth to receive your entries.

If you are not already member of the Millionaire$ Club; don’t miss another day of enjoying the perks and discounts that come with being a member!  Sign up right now- it is free and easy.

Please note: Grand prize voucher winners must report to the Salmon Room from 7-7:30 pm on Saturday, June 18 to check in. Winners must be checked in by 7:30 pm to be eligible for the drawing. If a finalist has not checked in by 7:30 pm, replacement finalists will be drawn from the giant barrel until there are 15 finalists.

Be sure to read the contest rules!

Enjoy this fun ad for the Camaro!  Please note the actual prize may differ than what is shown in this video!

How do you play Craps? This is a question we hear often; in fact it is pretty common for first time casino visitors to not be familiar with the rules and basics of play of Craps.    One of the beauties of this famous casino game is that you don’t have to know everything to play and have fun. With a little bit of research and practice beforehand, you will soon be playing like a pro!

Craps is an exciting, fast-paced game and easy to learn. You want to start by learning a few basic bets and work your way up. Here are some basic things to remember:

1. Craps is played with a pair of dice; each person at the table has a chance to be the “shooter.”
2. When the Stickperson indicates it is your turn to shoot, you must bet on one of two basic bets: A Pass Line bet, or a Don’t Pass bet.
3. The Stickperson will then have you choose two of five dice. Pick them up with the hand you use for throwing (you may only touch the dice with one hand) and hit the end of the table with both dice.

What happens from here depends on the dice.

• If you throw a 7 or 11 and you are betting on the Pass Line, you “Win.”
• If you throw a Crap (2, 3, or 12), Don’t Pass bets win and Pass Line bets are taken.
• If you throw anything other than craps, 7 or 11, then that number becomes your “point” (4, 5, 6, 8, 9 or 10)
• You must repeat the point before a 7 to win.
• Once the point has been established, you continue to shoot the dice until you make your point or 7 out.

All bets are made with gaming chips, purchased at the game. Some bets are made directly by each player (by setting your chips on specific areas marked on the table. Other bets are made by passing chips to your dealer or the stickperson. You will figure this out as you play.

Download this pamphlet designed to get you started. If you have any questions, the Table Games Staff is here to help.  This instructional video may also help: