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A view of the gaming floor at Santa Ana Star Casino from a balcony at The Stage. (Courtesy of Santa Ana Star Casino)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Ring in the New Year with themed parties, extended hours and promotions for early birds and night owls this New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day at several area casinos.

Those who prefer to call it an early night don’t have to miss out on the action at Santa Ana Star Casino. The Star is kicking off the New Year’s Eve celebration at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 31, with its “Noon Year’s Eve” party featuring a casino-wide countdown and party favors.

Noontime also marks the beginning of New Year’s Eve hot seats. Two lucky players will win deluxe New Year’s gift baskets on the hour, every hour until midnight.

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New Year’s Eve family fun awaits upstairs at Starlight Bowling Center during the “Family Noon Year’s Eve Bowling Bash” starting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Guests can buy a four-person package that includes three hours of bowling, a large pepperoni pizza and a pitcher of soda for $99.

Later in the night, between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. those ages 21 and older can participate in a cosmic bowling New Year’s Eve celebration. The “Lane Party” packages are available for $80 and include three hours of bowling for up to 10 people.

Night owls looking to party down on the dance floor with a French twist can celebrate the end of the year at “Rouge: A New Year’s Eve Ball” at The Stage. The event is inspired by the “artistic allure of Paris in the late 19th-century” and “commingles the risqué world of burlesque,” according to Santa Ana Star Casino news release.

The Stage will be draped in red velvet and black lace that will be complemented by sizzling sounds of DJ Automatic. VIP ticket-holders also will have access to the Sky Level VIP Lounge and VIP bar, where they can enjoy Rouge-themed cocktails, tantalizing hors d’oeuvres, a midnight champagne toast and more. VIP bottle service also is available by calling 771-5353.

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The event is open to ages 21 and older. Doors open at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets are $35 individuals, $60 per couple for general admission and $100 VIP, plus fees at holdmyticket.com. For information, visit thestageatthestar.com.

Save some energy for New Year’s Day on Thursday, Jan. 1. Star Rewards Club members will receive four times the points and four times the drawing entries all day on Thursday. There will be New Year’s Day $100 hot seats held each hour from noon to 7 p.m. Two winners will be chosen each hour.

Patrons also can participate in a free slot tournament from noon to 8 p.m. with cash prizes.

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Wrapping up the fun will be the New Year’s car giveaway at 8 p.m. when one guest will win his or her choice of a new Ford F-150, Ford Fusion or Ford C-Max. Guests can earn entries through Thursday. Star Rewards Club members receive an entry for every 500 points they earn playing their favorite slot machines or table games.

THE DOWNS RACETRACK & CASINO: Players will enjoy extended hours at The Downs in celebration of the New Year’s holiday. The Downs will open from 10 a.m. Wednesday through 4 a.m. Thursday. Drawings to win cash and free play will take place every half-hour from 9 p.m. Wednesday through 2 a.m. Thursday. The Downs will be giving away more than $5,000. For more details, visit abqdowns.com.

SKY CITY CASINO HOTEL: Bring in 2015 at Sky City during its free, family-friendly bash beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday and running through 2 a.m. Thursday. Live music by Danny Duran & Slo Burnin’ will be part of the festivities. A kids’ party will feature Bee Bee the Clown, face painting, sweet treats as well as arts and crafts. For more information, visit skycity.com.

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