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(Farmington, NM – January 3, 2025) – The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is proud to celebrate the 13-year anniversary of its third Navajo casino, Northern Edge Navajo Casino in the Upper Fruitland Chapter, near Farmington, New Mexico with an Anniversary T-shirt Giveaway*, complimentary cupcakes* and multiple prize giveaways.

“We are proud that travelers to the four corners area continue to seek out our fine gaming and hospitality options at Northern Edge Casino,” stated John James, CEO of Navajo Gaming. “We are grateful for support from the Farmington community, Upper Fruitland Chapter, The Navajo Nation President and his administration, the Navajo Nation Speaker, Navajo Nation Council and its committees, and talented Northern Edge employees that have made the past 13 years so successful and allowed us to create hundreds of Navajo jobs, provide valuable job training, and distribute millions of dollars in revenue to the Nation.

13-Year Celebration

Northern Edge Navajo Casino is celebrating throughout the month with cash and prize giveaways for guests and community members that have supported it the past 13 years. In addition to enjoying complimentary cupcakes and t-shirt giveaway on January 16, the Casino will offer a variety of food, beverage and entertainment specials. In addition, on January 16 from noon until 8 p.m. guests can enjoy a 13th Anniversary Spin and Win. Earn 130 points to play kiosk game to win up to $1,300 Cash or up to $300 in Free Play.

Northern Edge Navajo Casino opened on January 16, 2012 and is nestled in the Four Corners area between Mount Blanca, Mount Taylor, Mount Hesperus and the San Francisco Peaks. It features multiple dining options including the recently refurbished Cedar Bow Restaurant as well as slots, table games, a poker room and live entertainment every weekend. It’s award-winning architecture and art incorporate traditional Navajo symbolism and design while appealing to the modern traveler.

Northern Edge Navajo Casino highlights from the past 13 years include:

• Third Navajo Casino opened
• Nearly 300 total employees
• 86 percent Navajo employees
• Sponsoring and supporting numerous community and cultural events
• Providing thousands of dollars to Navajo and community vendors such as local farmers, Navajo Beef ranchers, artisans and musicians
• First Navajo Casino to offer Navajo Ten Tournaments, a popular card game within the Navajo Nation and similar to rummy games.

When: January 16th

• 13th Anniversary Spin and Win 12 – 8 p.m.
• Fenders II Live Performance: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. (No Cover, 21 and over)
• Anniversary T-Shirt Giveaway starting at Noon while supplies last
• Complimentary Cupcake Giveaways: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. while supplies last

Additional Entertainment in January (all 21 and over)

• Jan. 3rd: DJ Who Me, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 4th: Latigo Band, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 10th: DJ E.S.S., 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan.11th: Billy Crawley II & The Good Ol’ Boys, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 16th: Fenders II, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 17th: DJ SIXKiller, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 18th: Desert Diamond, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 24th: DJ Dysfunction, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 25th: Severo Y Grupo Fuego, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Jan. 31st: DJ Music 2 Ears, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Where:

Northern Edge Navajo Casino
2752 Indian Service Rd. 36
Farmington, New Mexico 87416
(505) 960-7000

To learn more about Northern Edge Navajo Casino visit http://www.northernedgenavajocasino.com/

*While supplies last. See Players Club for complete details.

About The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming):

Navajo Gaming is a Navajo Nation wholly owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006 to develop and operate Navajo casinos in New Mexico and Arizona.

Employing more than 1,200 employees, NNGE operates four casinos and a travel plaza in New Mexico and Arizona, opening its first property, the Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, New Mexico, in November 2008. Within five years, additional properties were added, including the Flowing Water Navajo Casino (October 2010); Northern Edge Navajo Casino (January 2012); Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (May 2013); and the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza (September 2020). To learn more about Navajo Gaming visit www.NavajoGaming.com

Navajo Gaming is one of many Navajo Nation-owned and operated enterprises that is charged with the mission of creating jobs, increasing revenues, and stimulating incremental economic development within the Navajo Nation.