February is a month of groundhogs, valentines, boxing and Mardi Gras and there’s plenty of excitement for everyone at Turning Stone Resort and Casino.

The month kicks off with the opportunity for Diamond Card holders to win. Turning Stone is giving away $40,000 in instant cash and prizes in the GO, GO GROUNDHOG promotion, Tuesday, Feb. 2. Everyone that earns seven Karats or more between 4 a.m. and 10 p. m. could win one of three $2,210 Grand Prizes. Swipe your Diamond Card from 2 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at one of the promotional kiosks located in the Emerald Lobby to verify your eligibility and take a reach into the prize drum to retrieve your lucky groundhog. Plus, stop by Crystals in the Corner Market between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for our tasty Groundhog Burger for just $1.99. No, they’re not really groundhog but they are delicious burgers as only Crystals can make them.

LAVA launches its first Safari party for members on the Feb 12 followed by the LAVA Valentine’s Party: Cupidity/Love is Cold/LAVA is Hot party on Feb 13. The LAVA Mardi Gras event happens on Feb 20.

On Valentine’s Day, Oneida Nation Bingo features Sweethearts specials, with a Sunday matinee special - couples play for $50. Also on Valentine’s Day, the Love Kittens from Top Talent USA will be strolling the Gaming Floor from approximately 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. While they are out on the floor, they will be handing out chocolate roses randomly to guests (while supplies last).

There are three nights of Event Center boxing in February starting with the New York State Amateur Boxing Championship Feb 12 and 13, followed by Professional Boxing on February 26 featuring Brian Vera and Isaac Rodrigues in a 10 round middleweight match

In the Showroom, Top Talent USA shows are scheduled for Feb 5 and 19. Hotel California, the Eagles Tribute performance, is Feb 6, David Cassidy Feb 11. Aaron Lewis returns for two performances at 8 and 10:30 on Feb 12. Beatlemania Now, the Beatles Tribute is in the Showroom on Feb 20 and Wednesday nights is the Turning Stone Comedy Club on Feb 3, 10, 17 and 24.

The final drawing for the $50,000 Mardi Gras Madness scan and win promotion takes place on Feb 28 at 8 p.m. The top three prizes are: 2010 Victory Hammer 8-Ball Motorcycle; Disney Port Orleans Resort Getaway package or $3,000 cash.

Tickets for Showroom and Event Center are available by calling the box office at 361-SHOW or toll-free at 1-877-833-SHOW. The Turning Stone box office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, Ticketmaster charge by phone at 315-472-0700 or online at ticketmaster.com