Contents SEPTEMBER
DEPARTMENTS 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 09 GREAT GAMES 14 WINNING WAYS 16 GAMING NEWS 19 FUN FACTS 20 FEATURE STORY 24 CASINO DINING 26 TRIBAL NEWS 28 TRAVEL 30 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 32 CASINO NIGHTLIFE 34 FUN & GAMES 35 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN
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PARADISE CASINO & QUECHAN CASINO IN YUMA
36 CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY 38 CASINO DIRECTORY
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FORT MCDOWELL CASINO 1ST WITH WMS’ ALADDIN
TALKING STICK RESORT HAS NEW ARUZE SLOTS
100 NEW SLOTS ARRIVE AT HON-DAH CASINO
Winning action and a moving seat that sways and bobs as a virtual carpet flies through a castle!
New slot maker has just arrived to town bringing with them some hot and exciting gaming action!
A perfect reason to plan a trip to the beautiful White Mountains just three miles south of Pinetop!
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 04 • ISSUE 09 PUBLISHER Chris Hoft chris@azgamingguide.com MANAGING DIRECTOR Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com
More Please!
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexandra Lang editor@azgamingguide.com
September ushers in Fall and we are proud and excited to bring you even more changes and additions as we head into the next season. We’ve got a full-on feature story about Quechan and Paradise Casinos in Yuma this month. All our staff have visited both properties multiple times and we felt the timing was right to let you know about the gaming opportunities in the far southern parts of our state. Also, we are extremely excited to have partnered with the Arizona Lottery! As requested by our readers and online fans, you’ll see coverage geared towards lottery news including winners, jackpots, and (of course) in-depth analysis and advice on all their games. Please visit us at: www.facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of our community and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also love the same casino games you do. You can sign up for our e-newsletter and find current and back issues of AZ Gaming Guide on our website at www.azgamingguide.com. Let me know what you think of our September issue and have fun! Cheers!
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Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource: Office of Problem Gambling 1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007 1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov
PLAYERS TALK
Q&A On Everything Gaming
Q: I have signed up for a player’s card at a local casino. They award points for play. They give 1 point for each $5 played. My question is: If I play less than $5, do I get credit towards my points if I move to another machine before I reach the $5 increment? Does it carry over to the next machine? Dick Hughes – Dewey, AZ A: Dick, you are very perceptive with your question and when members of the staff first began using player’s cards at a variety of casinos, we had the same quandary. After close observation, we realized it depends on the player tracking system that the casino has decided to install. We decided to reach out to one of our casino contacts here in Arizona to confirm our suspicions and here’s the response we received: “[The issue described] does depend on the player tracking system. In some systems the countdown resets once the card is pulled and it does not carry over. With the Oasis system this has been in effect since at least 1996 when it was called CDS. It is something that the manufacturer is looking into but as of now, no carry over.” If you decide to be extremely conscious of your accumulating points, which is a very smart thing to do, always be aware of your remaining credits and only stop playing the game right when a point has been earned. This becomes especially valuable on days where points earned are multiplied! Q: I’m so frustrated with these new slots because 9 out of 10 times when I get a bonus I don’t win very much at all. I’ve even had bonuses where I didn’t win anything and that’s really annoying because you have to wait for so long to get into a bonus. I’d like to know how these bonuses are set up please. Thank you. Anita Holmes – Avondale, AZ A: Anita, the reel strips that are used in the base game are not the same reel strips that are used during the free games, most of the time. Yes, you read that right! This is why sometimes it's easier (or harder) to get certain winning combinations during a free games bonus round. In order to distinguish the bonus reel
strips from the existing reel strips used during base game play, regulations in several major gaming jurisdictions, including Arizona, require a visible difference in the symbols if an alternate set of reels is used. In fact, in most cases, if you look closely the symbols have been flipped horizontally and some color change has happened as well. The reel strip background generally also changes. And, just to be even more obvious, some manufacturers write the word "BONUS" across the reel strips! This is all done to make sure players understand that a change has occurred and they don't feel cheated. Additionally, with all these modifications to the game there can be no doubt to a player that they are currently in a bonus. Changing the reel strips during the bonus can allow the mathematician to control the volatility of the game. In other words, they can increase or decrease the hit frequency of the individual wins, change your chances of retriggering the bonus, affect (on average) how much each free games bonus will pay, and so on. Next time you play your favorite slot game, see if you can tell a difference between the reel strips and what changes were made to the reels (if any). Q: Aren’t all the casinos owned by the Indians here in Arizona? Why can’t the casinos get together and make sure they all have the same slots for us to play? This should be so easy and it’s so annoying when I can’t find all the games I like to play at [a casino] but I really want to play them! Magdalena Garcia – Tucson, AZ A: Magdalena, in Arizona there are 15 individual Native American Tribes that operate 22 casinos on their own or they have an outside company run the casino for them. As you can imagine, this automatically creates a competitive environment. As a result, casinos are not going to make the purchasing of slot machines a collaborative process! Even if two or more casinos are operated by the same tribe, or by the same company on their behalf, there are no guarantees about the composition of the slot floor in terms of the games they offer. Each casino will ultimately make their own decisions about which slots to offer their patrons as every casino is unique in many different ways; all of which affect the slot floor. $
ASK THE EXPERTS and get a $25 gas card if we decide to print your question! Do you have a question for our staff of casino gaming industry professionals and slot experts? Write us with your questions and comments in any area of gaming and we will make every attempt to publish a response in upcoming issues. Space is limited so we are unable to print every letter or e-mail we receive. Please include your name and mailing address with all correspondence. Mail to: Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277 or E-mail to: editor@azgamingguide.com.
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New Slots
GREAT GAMES
Fort McDowell Casino First To Install This Great New Slot By WMS he slot department at Fort McDowell Casino understands slot players and that’s why they tend to be the first casino in the state to install all the latest and greatest new games! Just as they were the first to bring us the ever-popular Alice slots by WMS and many others, they are also the first to install another WMS slot, Aladdin & The Magic Quest, that is sure to be a hit! Taking players on a slot thrill ride, Aladdin & The Magic Quest game unveils the next generation of surround sound gaming with a motion system chair. This moving seat, a first in the industry, sways and bobs as a virtual carpet flies through a castle! In this fully immersive slot experience that includes 3D graphics, redesigned sound and full movement, players will enjoy an unprecedented gaming experience with the motion effects programmed to align perfectly with in-game events. In Aladdin’s Magical Flight bonus, players can take a ride on Aladdin’s flying carpet on a quest for big wins and mini-bonuses and in the Clash of the Genie bonus, battle past the Genie to rescue the princess for 100x total bet. There’s also the Mystical Spins bonus where 10 spins pay double, and the Magic Features that can trigger on any base spin to award a multiplier up to 25x, up to five WILD reels and more! WMS has managed to bring the excitement of a theme park ride to the slot floor with Aladdin & The Magic Quest and slot players are sure to enjoy their ride on this new game-changing slot adventure! For more information about this innovative game, visit www.wms.com/aladdin. $ azgamingguide.com | September 2012 | Arizona Gaming Guide
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GREAT GAMES
New Slots
BRIGHT, LOUD & ACTION-PACKED Aruze’s Slots Have Finally Arrived In Arizona At Talking Stick Resort!
ristocrat, WMS, Bally, Konami, and IGT are all familiar names to slot enthusiasts, because the games produced by these slot manufacturers have been on casino floors in Arizona for a long time. However, there’s another slot maker that has just arrived to town bringing with them some hot and exciting gaming action! Although just recently licensed to sell games in
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Arizona, Aruze Gaming is definitely not a novice in the casino gaming industry. They have been designing, developing, and manufacturing slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market since 1983 and they have offices located all across the world including Las Vegas, Australia, South Africa, and Macau! Aruze Gaming has won numerous industry awards for
New Slots their exceedingly innovative gaming products which include high resolution video and stepper slot machines, community gaming slots, and multi-terminal devices. Talking Stick Resort is the first to install their games, but more casinos across the state will definitely be offering their patrons Aruze Gaming’s exciting slots as well very soon! The Innovator Series With Radiant Reels Slot players will be in amazement when they sit down to try their luck on Aruze Gaming’s new Innovator slots! The Radiant Reels on these slots feature the largest five-reel stepper strips for a standard cabinet in the gaming industry. The 11” diameter reels radiate with 240 full color LED lights that illuminate when highlighting a winning combination or while spinning and can be adjusted according to player preference. To further enhance game play, Radiant Reels spin with over 10 different movements forwards, backwards and at various speeds! In addition to the Radiant Reels, the Innovator slot games all have intriguing theme specific sound effects, an interactive top box touch screen, and unique game play. The following themes are available for play now at Talking Stick Resort: 4 Chinese Beasts, Bamboo Panda, and King of Dragons. 4 Chinese Beasts is a 5 reel, 50 line stepper and a favorite amongst the Arizona Gaming Guide staff! The highlight of the game happens when 3 or more Bonus symbols appear and the 4 Beasts Bonus is triggered. The player spins a wheel in the top box containing 5 bonus games. When the wheel stops, the
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player is awarded the indicated bonus feature which can consist of a combination of free games, wild reels, multipliers, and even a multi-level jackpot! Bamboo Panda is a 5 reel, 30 line stepper game. Three or more bonus symbols trigger the Panda Bonus for 7 free games. The Panda Spin occurs when three consecutive WILD symbols land on any reel and the wilds remain locked in position for 2 free games. In Climb The Tree Race, players choose from 1 of 3 pandas. The first player to reach the goal wins and a multiplier is awarded according to the results of the race. Orbs bring rewards in King of Dragons! This mythical dragonthemed game has an exciting Bonus and Free Games feature that is played on the top screen. The feature is triggered when 5 or more Orb symbols appear on the reels. The more Orbs that appear when the Bonus is triggered, the more credit awards are randomly selected during the Orb Prize Selection. $
Based on the information available to us, we have determined these slots to be “loose” as their long-run payback percentages are most likely above 90% and potentially as high as 94%. As they make their way across Arizona, this is truly great news for penny slot players!
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New Slots
GREAT GAMES
100 New Games Installed At Hon-Dah Resort & Casino
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lot enthusiasts who enjoy playing Aristocrat games are going to be excited to know that Hon-Dah Resort & Casino just installed 28 machines with the hottest new titles! And as many of the games are only available at HonDah for now, it’s the perfect reason to plan a trip to the beautiful White Mountains of east-central Arizona just three miles south of Pinetop. If you’ve never visited this casino, then when you do you’ll understand why the name “Hon-Dah” (which means “Be My Guest” or “Welcome”) is appropriate for this cozy entertainment destination located on the gorgeous White Mountain Apache Reservation.
More Chilli has a 40 credit minimum bet (25 lines plus a 15 credit ante bet). The free game feature is triggered at random or when 3 or more scattered BAG appear that award 15 free games. When the feature occurs, 2 sets of reels appear and free games commence on both sets of reels. The more CHILLI collected during the free games, the more symbols become wild on all sets of reels. Collect 30 CHILLI to play 4 sets of reels and all symbols on reels 3, 4, and 5 become wild on all sets of reels.
Jazee is a low volatility game with a very exciting free games bonus! All wins during the 15 free games are multiplied by the current multiplier on the screen. The initial free games multiplier is x1. The multiplier is incremented by 1 whenever one or more ZEBRA appear anywhere in the window. If the multiplier reaches x6 and one or more ZEBRA appear the multiplier is incremented to x10! Even more exciting is that the feature can be retriggered!
Wicked Winnings III is a highly volatile and entertaining game where a 6th reel is added for 4,096 ways to win! Whenever 4 WOMAN occur on the same reel (this can happen on reels 3 and 4 only), those reels are held and the other reels are respun once. Players will be sitting in anticipation since the respin feature can be triggered again during each respin feature.
Other New Themes From Aristocrat: Aristocrat Allstars, Buffalo, Buffalo Moon, Cash Catapult, Fortune Firecracker, Jackpot Manor, Mammoth Thunder, Samurai’s Honor, Timber Wolf, and Wild Splash
Party in Rio is a game with average volatility. 3 or more scattered WHISTLE trigger the bonus. A selection screen appears with 10 instruments. The player touches any of 5 instruments to reveal the total number of free games won. All wins (except bonus prizes) during the free games are doubled. Each GIRL appearing during the free games awards a bonus prize of 1, 2, 5, 10, or 20 credits. Let’s get ready to samba and rumba! $
More New Games At Hon-Dah Resort & Casino New Themes From IGT: The Dream, The Prince of Lightning, Shadow of the Panther, Money Comb, The Amulet and the Charm, The Mighty Atlas, Day of the Dead, Lobstermania 2, and Midnight Eclipse New Themes From Konami: Money Blast, Dynasty of Gold, Jumpin’ Jalapenos, China Mystery, Treasure Voyage, Ancient Dragon, China Shores, Fire of the East, Quest for Riches, and Clairvoyant Cat New Themes From WMS: Van Helsing, Lil Red, Spartacus, and Forbidden Dragons New Themes From Bally: Aloha Island, Big Vegas, Emerald Falls, Gems of Fire, Moon Dynasty, Mysteria, Playboy Hot Zone, Rainbow Dragon, Wild Huskies, Easy Cash Eddy, Black Star, Cherry Red, Triple Blazing 7’s, Black & White, Aloha Delight, Ole Jalapenos, Cash Wave, and Fishin’ for Loot azgamingguide.com | September 2012 | Arizona Gaming Guide
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WINNING WAYS
Hints & Tips
How To Tell If Your Slot Is A
LOSER! Spin after spin after spin after spin with no winners, and certainly no bonus, makes every slot enthusiast’s heart break. The burning question is: Leave your slot or stay and keep playing? Here are two great tips to keep you on track towards winning.
LISTEN TO YOUR GUT If you are wondering whether the slot is going to “wake up” and start giving you wins or a bonus, you should leave. Rest assured that even if another player tries your machine, what happens to them would not have happened to you. Just turn your back on the machine and don’t even look at the slot any-
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more. Since you started questioning the slot already, you are currently in a negative mind set. You’ll have to figure out, on your own, how you’ll “reset” and get back to a more positive state of mind. Take a break from playing, have something to eat, explore other amenities at the casino; anything to get you away from your momentary negativity.
COUNT THOSE SPINS Having been a long time fan of our magazine, you know we advise slot players to determine an average number of spins it takes to hit the bonus on their favorite slot. We’ve been over this topic several times, so for more information, check out our back issues on our website at www.azgamingguide.com. If, for example, you’ve determined your favorite slot’s bonus happens about once every 150 spins, and you’ve blown through that number of spins already with no bonus, you really have to pay attention. Individual results on slots will always vary, but in general, you should expect to see a bonus before spin number 300 and certainly before spin number 450. If you have made it to 450 spins with no bonus, time to leave. Don’t get sucked in to some self-fulfilling competitive game against the slot, just leave. How many spins it takes to get into a bonus varies from game to game, but a winning rule of thumb is to determine the average number of spins it takes to hit your bonus, based on your previous observations and triple it. If you can’t hit a bonus in that number of spins, walk away from that slot! $
GAMING NEWS Tarzan Lord of the Jungle
Continues Hot Streak
Arizona Lottery Breaks Sales Records For Fifth Consecutive Year $18 million more goes to State of Arizona than previous fiscal year
Aristocrat’s Tarzan Lord of the Jungle video slot has been on a hot streak this summer! Just recently, two jackpots were hit in the very same week, one for $959,961.43 and another for $260,017.78, bringing the grand total to more than $5.2 million in jackpot awards since its debut! This is definitely a game worth trying your luck on. Make sure to give them a spin while they’re still hot!
IGT’s DoubleDown Casino Partners With Casino Del Sol Resort In Tucson, Arizona Double Down Interactive’s First Land-Based Partnership Casino Del Sol Resort and IGT has made history as the resort is the first land-based casino to offer the DoubleDown Casino games directly on its website at www.CasinoDelSolResort.com Casino Del Sol has embedded the DoubleDown application on its website, allowing players the ability to engage in thrilling social game play, trying out the best selection of poker play, slots and table games; including some of IGT’s popular casino floor slot themes like Da Vinci Diamonds. This partnership allows Casino Del Sol Resort to provide players with extended social entertainment time and value by the largest social casino site in the world – right on its website, while at the same time delivering upcoming and exciting news on the property itself. “Casino Del Sol is proud to be the first land-based casino to offer DoubleDown Casino games,” said Roy Corby, COO of Casino Del Sol Resort. “The casino gaming landscape is changing every day so it’s vital that our offerings evolve to ensure guests’ experiences are nothing less than extraordinary.” Double Down Interactive is a wholly owned subsidiary of IGT and is the leading casual games developer of “fun to play” casino experiences on the internet. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://app.facebook.com/doubledowncasino. For more information about IGT, visit www.IGT.com
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he Arizona Lottery closed out their fiscal year 2012 with a record-breaking $646.7 million in sales, a double— digit 10.8% increase over the previous fiscal year and the highest amount in the Arizona Lottery’s 30-year history. As a result of fiscal year 2012’s record Lottery sales, the State of Arizona received nearly $165 million in net profits, the largest transfer amount in Arizona Lottery history and an $18 million increase over the previous fiscal year. These dollars support a wide variety of programs: education, economic & business development, environmental issues, and health & public welfare. Fiscal year 2012 marked the third year that every designated beneficiary received full funding as established by the Arizona Legislature. In addition to the Arizona Lottery’s sizeable contribution to the state in fiscal year 2012, Lottery retailers large and small earned a record $43.7 million in commissions. “We are proud to report record-breaking sales during our 30th anniversary year,” said Jeff Hatch—Miller, the executive director of the Arizona Lottery. “Generating nearly $165 million to support important state programs that directly enrich the lives of Arizona residents, is a testament to the Lottery’s commitment, motivation, and ability to provide new and interesting games players enjoy. Director Hatch—Miller credits much of this year’s financial success to the introduction of the $2 Powerball, the world record-breaking $656 million Mega Millions jackpot, a more than 9.7% increase in Scratchers ticket sales, and to the public’s recognition of how the money helps players and non-players alike. “One of the main objectives of the Arizona Lottery is to listen and respond to our players and deliver on their requests for bigger prizes and more winners,” said Hatch—Miller. “We’re now focused on the future and will be launching many exciting new products during the year ahead. I know these new games will be very attractive to both new and existing players. This past year was a record setter and I fully expect the Lottery will produce sound financial results in the coming year too.” For more information about the Arizona Lottery, please visit www.arizonalottery.com. For winning numbers call (480) 829-7425 in Phoenix or (520) 325-9141 in Tucson. All other areas in Arizona, call 1-800-499-3798. $
FUN FACTS Tribal Gaming Contributions To State Of Arizona Continue To Increase rizona Department of Gaming announced that tribal contributions to the state from gaming revenue will be approximately $25.1 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2012. This is a 2.4 percent increase from the same quarter of last year. It also marks the eighth consecutive quarter increase. “As the nation continues to deal with a struggling and uncertain economy, an eighth consecutive increase in quarterly tribal gaming contributions is evidence that we are on the right track in Arizona,” said Mark Brnovich, Director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “In addition to providing strong consumer confidence feedback, this increase in revenue will benefit critical programs throughout the state.” The quarterly tribal contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund will be distributed as follows: Instructional Improvement Fund/Education: Trauma and Emergency Services Fund: Arizona Department of Gaming Operating Costs: Arizona Wildlife Conservation Fund: State Tourism Fund: Problem Gambling Ed., Treatment & Prevention: TOTAL for the quarter ending June 30, 2012:
Bet You Didn’t Know …
The first written reference of twenty-one (now Blackjack) appears in “Novelas Ejemplares” written by Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, who also wrote “Don Quixote!”
$ 12,495,460 $ 6,247,730 $ 2,256,403 $ 1,785,066 $ 1,785,066 $ 501,423 $ 25,071,148
Casino Arizona Will Offer Exciting Bingo Game For Guests asino Arizona’s new bingo hall is slated for opening November 1, 2012 and will feature 11 sessions every week, two late night sessions on Fridays and Saturdays, huge TV’s, food and drink specials, and GemHunt, an exclusive speed bingo game from PlanetBingo. GemHunt is played on a handheld unit with a massive 10.4” color touch screen and multiple configuration and playing options. GemHunt is also the only speed bingo game that offers 5 progressive jackpots on top of the standard prize. Set on a treasure map, GemHunt brings out the adventurer in every player in the hall. Game play is extremely quick and gets the heart racing. The gems that make up the 5 progressive prizes are the Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, and Topaz which are highlighted across the top of the screen along with the existing jackpot values. The current game value is also highly visible so players know exactly what they are playing for. Mark your calendars and get ready for some exciting bingo action at Casino Arizona’s new bingo hall coming soon! $
If you add up all the numbers on a roulette wheel, you’ll come up with a demonic total of 666.
ACE-ACE is
the most common Hold’Em starting hand; also called “Pocket Rockets,” “Bullets,” or “American Airlines.”
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Known for its historic and tribal attractions, the Yuma region is also a premier destination for entertainment and leisure. Sister properties Paradise Casino (Yuma) and Quechan Casino Resort (Winterhaven, CA) offer well-rounded excitement throughout the year. (Continued on page 22)
PARADISE & QUECHAN CASINOS
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Gaming A favorite among local players, Paradise Casino features more than 500 new and classic slot machines with frequent additions. Its bingo including daily play, monthly promotions and extra ways to win is wildly popular too. One of the Southwest’s largest gaming centers, Quechan Casino Resort includes more than 1,000 new and classic slot machines, Blackjack, Pai Gow Poker and Three Card Poker games, a large live poker room, and the Yuma region’s only high-limit room. Players at both casinos can get even more from their play with a free Players Rewards Club Card. All play with the card earns points that can be redeemed for comps, cash or Rewards Play. Frequency of play can also raise club status for greater player benefits. Accommodations Quechan Casino Resort offers 166 luxurious guest rooms – including eight 800 sq. ft. suites – with amenities such as a flatscreen HDTV, on-demand movies, a Keurig® coffee maker and free Internet service. Those who want some sun can relax outside by the resort’s Mediterranean-style swimming pool and tranquil Lazy River. A fitness center, a gift shop, room service, onsite truck & RV parking, and free valet parking are among the resort’s many other conveniences. Dining & Nightlife Players at Paradise Casino can enjoy family style–diner cooking at Seahorse Restaurant. The same menu is available to those relaxing with companions and friends at Sharky’s Bar & Bites. Diverse dining at Quechan Casino Resort includes daily meals at Sidewinders Bar & Grill, VIP steak-and-wine dining at Ironwood Steakhouse, all-you-can-eat global fare at Ocotillo Interna-
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Yuma’s Complete Entertainment
Yuma’s Complete Entertainment
tional Buffet, quick and tasty bites at the Food Court, and fresh pastries & Starbucks® coffee at Gila Blend. For stepping out in the evening, Quechan Casino Resort’s Ocotillo Bar offers creative cocktails as well as programming on HDTVs. Laughter and conversation are common. Live Entertainment Paradise Casino features headlining concerts at the Paradise Event Center. Players can also enjoy weekend shows by local and regional artists at Sharky’s Bar & Bites. The region’s top local talent likewise performs at Quechan Casino Resort’s Sidewinders Bar & Grill on weekends. The resort’s Pipa Event Center hosts performances by some of entertainment’s biggest stars as well. Discover more about the many ways you can have fun and relax when staying in or passing through Yuma. Call Quechan Casino Resort at 877-QUECHAN or Paradise Casino at 888-777-4946 today. How to Get There Paradise Casino is located near downtown Yuma. Take 1st Street east and then turn north to cross the Ocean-to-Ocean Bridge. The road becomes Quechan Drive. The casino is on the east side of Quechan Drive less than one mile from the bridge. Quechan Casino Resort is 11.5 miles from Yuma International Airport with connecting round-trip service to Los Angeles International Airport (United Airlines, two flights daily) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (US Airways Express, four flights daily). It is also within driving distance from San Diego (2.5 hours), Phoenix (3 hours) and Tucson (3.5 hours). $ For more information on Paradise Casino, visit their website at www.paradisecasinos.com or call 888.777.4946. For more information on Quechan Casino Resort, visit their website at www.playqcr.com or call 877.QUECHAN (877.783.2426). Special thanks to Petra, Danielle, Veronica, and Spectrum for their assistance with this article.
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CASINO DINING
Breakfast at Arizona’s Casinos
Favorite Casino Breakfasts W
hen you’ve been playing for a while and you’re coming off a winning streak or just need to get your second wind, you can never go wrong with a really good breakfast meal at your favorite casino. As there are so many different options on each restaurant's menu, deciding what to order quickly becomes a nuisance when looking for something that will hit the spot but just isn’t jumping off the page. Two tips to remember: First, classic and simple is always an excellent choice and a great way to judge the quality of the kitchen for future visits. And, second, select a dish which captures local flavors which may or may not be familiar to you. You can always choose the straight up steak and eggs meal. Many casinos offer this as a special or even at a discount to patrons. The best part of ordering this meal is that you get to choose how every part of the meal is made. You’ll be asked how the meat should be prepared, how you like your eggs, and what sides will accompany your meal. As of press time, the best deal we could find on steak (by the ounce) and eggs was a 6oz New York Steak with eggs and sides for $8.75 in the Willow Room at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. If you know of a better deal, just e-mail us! If you’d prefer to go after local flavors, look for breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros or any menu item that identifies itself as a
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southwest flavored item. For example: • Apache Grill at Apache Gold Casino serves up a Chorizo Scramble • Blue Coyote at Talking Stick Resort offers a Ranchero Beef & Cheese Omelet • Café 24-7 at Wild Horse Pass Casino offers a Breakfast Burrito • Café 87 at Fort McDowell Casino offers Huevos Rancheros • Cedar Ridge at Mazatzal Casino has an out-of-this world Southwest Breakfast Burrito with potatoes and all the fixings • The Gathering at Cliff Castle Casino has a Chile Relleno Skillet on their menu • Gila Bend Café at Quechan Casino offers a Breakfast Burrito • Indian Pine Restaurant at Hon-Dah Casino makes an amazing Apache Sunrise which includes Indian fry bread, refried beans, scrambled eggs, chorizo, jack cheese and salsa, one of several southwest inspired breakfast dishes on the menu! • Yavapai Cantina in Yavapai Casino also serves a Southwestern Breakfast Burrito with your choice of bacon or sausage. Fort McDowell Casino near Fountain Hills, AZ recently introduced a breakfast promotion for the months of July, August, and September of this year. At their Café 87 restaurant, Fortune Club Card members will enjoy one of three breakfasts any day of the week from 7 to 11am for only $2.99! Choices include: • 2 Pancakes, 2 strips of Bacon, and Scrambled Eggs • 2 Eggs, Sausage, Home Fries, and a Biscuit
Breakfast at Arizona’s Casinos
CASINO DINING
• Country Fried Steak, Scrambled Eggs, and a Biscuit A really amazing food special is at Fort McDowell Casino’s Red Rock Buffet which is actually a free breakfast! Your next opportunity to eat for free is September 18, 2012, but don’t forget to bring your Fortune Club Card! $ All restaurants have different hours of operation. Please verify all details and any age restrictions with each casino. We are not responsible for incorrect or outdated information.
HUEVOS RANCHEROS A popular Mexican mid-morning meal from rural farms, containing fried eggs, lightly fried corn tortillas with a tomatochili sauce, refried beans, and avocado (or guacamole). As the dish has spread beyond Mexico, wheat tortillas, pureed chili sauce, enchilada sauce, cheese, sour cream, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, meats, and scrambled eggs are also common ingredients. If you can’t wait to eat this dish, here’s a basic recipe: Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 (6 inch) corn tortillas 1 cup refried beans with green chilies 1 teaspoon butter 4 eggs 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup salsa (optional) Directions: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tortillas one at a time until firm, but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain grease. Meanwhile, combine the refried beans and butter in a microwave-safe dish. Cover & cook in the microwave until heated through. When tortillas are done, fry eggs over easy in skillet. Add more oil if the tortillas have absorbed it all. Place tortillas onto plates, and spread a layer of beans on them. Top with cheese, a fried egg, crumbled bacon and if desired, salsa.
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TRIBAL NEWS
Spotlight on the Tohono O’odham Nation
THE TOHONO O’ODHAM Revenue from gaming contributes to the economic growth of one of Arizona’s largest Native American Tribes—The Tohono O’odham. The Tohono O’odham Nation's gaming operations continue to provide crucial funds for vital community services on the reservation by creating significant financial support to local infrastructure including health care, transportation, resources for youth and public safety. The Nation’s gaming enterprise has created jobs and funded over $15 million in small business grants, enabling Tribal members to utilize employment opportunities and lower the Nation's unemployment rate. Gaming revenues have also enabled the Nation to open the Tohono O’odham Community College and provide over $40 million in scholarship funds, assisting more than 2,000 members in receiving post-secondary education.
Tribal Facts Peoples: The Tohono O’odham means “desert people” Population: Approximately 31,000 Location: Comparable in size to Connecticut, in South Central Arizona and into Mexico in the form of 12 communities. Reservation: 2,854,881 acres that covers approximately 5,000 square miles; created in 1874 through a series of Executive Orders. The Tohono O’odham Nation incorporates the 71,095-acre San Xavier Reservation, 10,409-acre Gila Bend Reservation near the city of Gila Bend, and the 20-acre Florence Village. Enterprise: Papago Farms, San Xavier Industrial Park, Tohono O’odham Nursing Care Authority, Tohono O’odham Utility Authority, KOHN-FM Radio Station, and the Tohono O’odham Community College Attractions: San Xavier Mission Del Bac (the White Dove of the Desert), Kitt Peak National Observatory, Arts and Crafts market, and Baboquivari Mountain Park Gaming: Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, AZ, Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita, AZ and the Desert Diamond Casino in Why, AZ The Great Seal: Consists of items that are symbolic to the Nation; outside purple border contains the words “Great Seal of the Tohono O’odham Nation,” the yellow border has eleven stars which represent one of the eleven districts of the Tohono O’odham Nation, at the bottom of the borders are the dates 1937-1986 (1937 is the year the original constitution was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior and 1986 is the year in which the Nation adopted a new constitution and changed its name from the Papago Tribe to the Tohono O’odham Nation.
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TRAVEL
Laughlin
Photos courtesy of Roger Wilbur
Viva Tropicana Classic Car Show At Tropicana Laughlin The car show is free and open to the public.
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he Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino and Happy Times Events will be holding the 5th Annual Viva Tropicana Classic Car Show September 28-29, 2012 in the North parking lot at the Tropicana Laughlin. Car show registration is just $25 per car and includes an event t-shirt. All cars are welcome. The trophy categories include American motorcycles, classic car, classic low rider, classic muscle car, and a Tropicana Choice Award. Show entrants can pre-register their cars by calling 1-800-343-4533. Entertainment during Viva Tropicana also includes live music with Tierra and Thee Midniters in the Pavilion Theater at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, September 28-29. Tickets are just $25 and are available online at the Tropicana’s website. The weekend “Block Party” also features drink specials and live performances by Ru Crew in Victory Plaza from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and New Voice from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. The Tropicana is located at 2121 S. Casino Dr., in Laughlin, NV, just minutes from the Colorado River. For more information on room packages or to purchase show tickets, visit the Tropicana online at www.TropicanaX.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/tropicanacasino. $
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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438 Cabaret Lounge: Live bands every weekend—Sep. schedule not available at press time. BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360 Dig Lounge: Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm BlueWater Showroom: Fishbone and Voodoo Glow Skulls—Sep. 28 at 7:30pm Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 The Showroom: Sep. schedule not available at press time. The Arizona Room Piano Lounge: Features a variety of music styles including the sounds of swing and jazz. Start times: 4pm weekdays & 5pm weekends Casino del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506 AVA Amphitheater: Crosby, Stills and Nash—Sep. 5 at 8pm Neal McCoy—Sep. 7 at 8pm Ramon Ayala—Sep. 8 at 8pm Def Leppard & Poison—Sep. 12 at 7pm Alejandro Fernandez—Sep. 14 at 8pm Jeff Dunham—Sep. 15 at 8pm Marco Antonio Solis—Sep. 21 at 8pm Tejano Showcase—Sep. 22 at 7pm Brit Floyd—The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show—Sep. 26 at 8pm War—Sep. 28 at 8pm The Macadelic Tour—Oct. 4 at 8pm Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568 Stargazer Pavillion: Sep. schedule not available at press time. Dragonfly Lounge: Variety including live bands, karaoke & DJs—Ladies Night every Th, Open late on Fr & Sa. Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687 River Room: Zumba Fitness—Mo & Tu at 6pm Concerts/Events: Chris Cagle—Oct. 13 Gerardo Ortiz—Nov. 3 3rd Annual Benefit Car Show—Nov. 3 Sunset Lounge: Live Jazz & Cocktails—Tu 6pm Karaoke—We-Fr at 8pm Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467 Monsoon Nightclub: Friday Night Groove—Join 106.3FM The Groove for a dance party now through Dec. 28. $5 cover, ladies free! Noches Caliente— Saturdays the hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music! Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467 Sports Bar: Friday Night Party—Music & dancing at 8pm or after the featured
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Schedule of Events game. Saturday Night Party—Music & dancing at 8pm or after the featured game. Diamond Center: Twist & Shout (Beatles Tribute)—Nov. 2 & 3 at 8pm Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678 Radisson Ballroom: Sep. schedule not available at press time. Lucky 7 Saloon: Featuring a variety of live music every weekend including Furious George, Kenny G Project & Cowboy Floyd Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—800.427.7247 Amphitheater: Country Fest featuring Dierks Bentley & more—Oct. 27 at 1pm Oasis Lounge: Sep. schedule not available at press time. Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744 Festival Grounds: Chubby Checker—Sep. 7 at 7pm The Spinners & The 5th Dimension—Sep. 8 at 3pm Timbers Lounge and Showroom: Munday Funday—Comedy Show Latin Vida (Latin Dance Variety)—Sep. 4-8 Creagles (CCR/Eagles Tribute)—Sep. 11-15 Clue & the Honkeytones (Variety)—Sep. 18-22 Groove City (R&B Variety)—Sep. 25-29 Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Cascades Lounge: Phoenix area bands & DJs offer free live entertainment Mo-Sa Verona Chophouse: Sunday Jazz Brunch Live—10am to 3pm Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529 Event Center: Hotel California (Eagles Tribute)—Sep. 21 Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946 Events: Karaoke Contest Sa Nights through Sep. 29 Sharky’s Bar & Bites: DJ Rudy Espinoza—Fr—9:30pm Also featuring a variety of live music on the weekends. Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426 Pipa Event Center: Latin Legends Live (Los Lobos, Malo & El Chicano)—Sep. 14 at 8pm Sidewinders Bar & Grill: Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends. Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 The Showroom & Grand Ballroom: Little Feat—Sep. 15 Joe Walsh—Sep. 21 TOTO—Sep. 23 Leon Russell—Oct. 17
Editor’s Pick
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Don Felder (An evening the Hotel California)—Oct. 17 Cowboy Mouth—Oct. 26 Jackie Evancho—Nov. 3 Elayne Boosler—Nov. 10 Asia—Nov. 13 Blue October—Nov. 17 Styx—Nov. 18 Coffee Garden: Dueling Pianos—Th, Fr & Sa from 8-11pm Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Encore Lounge: Featuring a variety of live music. Showroom: Latin Legends Live! - Sep. 7 Blood, Sweat and Tears—Sep. 14 49 Laughs—Sep. 15 Merle Haggard—Sep. 21 Psychedelic Furs—Sep. 27 Melissa Etheridge—Oct. 5 Country Showdown—Oct. 6 Alfie Boe—Oct. 13 Jeff Garlin—Oct. 19 The Temptations—Oct. 26 Yavapai Casino—Prescott, AZ—800.756.8744 Yavapai Cantina: Karaoke with Cruisin’ Susan—Fr—8pm-Midnight Trivia—We, Live Bands—Th & Sa
Jackie Evancho at TALKING STICK RESORT Saturday, November 3, 2012 When Jackie Evancho submitted a video to YouTube to compete for a slot on “America’s Got Talent” she could never have predicted that a little push of the “send” button would eventually send her to the top of the entertainment industry. Remarkably, Jackie was 10 years old at the time, but her longheld desire to perform -- sparked after seeing the film version of
“The Phantom of the Opera” – convinced her parents to let her take a chance at stardom. And Jackie has shown everyone that she has the brilliant talent needed to succeed. “She is a prodigy; they break the rules by definition,” wrote music critic Andrew Duckenbrod in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after seeing Jackie perform to a sold-out crowd in her hometown in October, 2011. “[Her] voice mesmerizes.” She’s gone so far so fast and new opportunities keep presenting themselves. Already the recipient of Platinum and Gold records and music industry acclaim, Jackie has accepted a new challenge and will make her premiere as an actress. She has been selected to play Robert Redford’s daughter in “The Company You Keep,” a political thriller that Redford will also direct and produce. In less than 18 months, Jackie’s unique, gorgeous soprano has won her millions of fans and her recordings have dominated the music and DVD charts. Her warmth, charm and poise have helped her gain the support of legendary music producers like David Foster, and now, movie producers like Redford. Billboard Magazine named Jackie to their list of music movers-andshakers under the age of 21 because her “spellbinding, operatic vocals possess a power and poignancy that often moves listeners multiple times her age to tears.” In the summer of 2011, she sold out concert halls around the country during a tour that culminated with a show at home in Pittsburgh and later at Lincoln Center in New York City. Her most recent effort, “Heavenly Christmas,” a full-length holiday album, was released in November 2011 and is sure to immediately became a holiday classic. For tickets, and more details, call the Talking Stick Resort Box Office at 480-850-7734 or visit www.talkingstickresort.com. Verify all details & age restrictions for each event. Venues, times, dates, & ticket information are subject to change. Photos/images copyright of the individual artist(s), photographer(s), or venue(s). All Rights Reserved. We are not responsible for incorrect/outdated info.
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CASINO NIGHTLIFE
Exclusively Featuring Ramses Ja
B.A.D. with Melissa the Midnight Mamacita of Eva 95.5 FM
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By Ramses Ja
he game of bingo typically brings to mind little old ladies hunched over their markers on a leisurely Sunday afternoon. Or maybe it brings up images of retirees sitting quietly in front of a computer screen while their numbers light up. However, these ideas of bingo went completely out the window once the creative minds at Lone Butte Casino were charged with reinventing the bingo-playing experience. Enter B.A.D. Bingo and B.A.D. Bingo II (Bingo After Dark)! Every Friday and Saturday at 11:30pm, the lights dim in the bingo hall at Lone Butte and the room fills to the seams with glow sticks, strobe lights, music, and party people! DJ Rockin' Rob spins the best in old school, cumbia, reggaeton, top 40, hip hop, and anything else you can imagine, and on the right night, Eva 95.5 FM's Melissa the Midnight Mamacita even hosts! This is a far cry from your grandmother's bingo! This night club alternative stays rocking until 1:30am with over 1000 people in attendance! Enjoy video mixing, a dance floor, and a killer light show! In the past, there have even been limbo contests, bean bag tosses, dance contests and musical chairs...using people! Every B.A.D. Bingo session can yield up to $5000 with games ranging from $300 up to $1000...but the prizes don't stop there! Giveaways include TVs, iPods, tablets, GPS systems, t-shirts, and coupons for future bingo sessions! Between dancing during intermission and dabbing during the games, winning money has never been more fun!
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Despite all of the exciting components to B.A.D. Bingo, Lone Butte hasn't lost sight of the element that truly makes bingo so much fun...the people around you! This is why you'll find that they go to great lengths to ensure that there is enough glow sticks, beads, and of course, prizes for you and all of your friends! You'll be able to dance to the Cupid Shuffle, get a birthday or anniversary shout out, or request your favorite song...all for the sake of having a good time with your friends! Talking to the host Melissa the Midnight Mamacita will give insight into just how much fun the session is! From the "O-69" crowd call to the Cupid Shuffle, everyone is so entertained! In her own words, "My original vision of bingo was just old people playing quietly, but at Lone Butte, it’s a night full of music and dancing. It's so much fun and just an overall great experience." If you don’t believe the hype, go check it out and see for yourself! $ Ramses Ja hosts 3-7pm weekdays on 101.1 FM The Beat in Phoenix! He is the resident DJ for Your Life A to Z Fridays at 10am on KTVK 3TV Channel 3, & Resident DJ for Talking Stick Resort. Visit www.ramsesja.com for more information on Ramses Ja.
FUN & GAMES
SUDOKU
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Each of the columns, rows, and nine 3 x 3 grids must contain all of the digits 1 - 9. None of the digits may appear more than once in each column, row, and 3 x 3 grid. (Solution on page 38)
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CASINO MATH 101 On a recent flyer from a local casino in Arizona, there was an offer for a free gift. The letter told a member of the editorial staff to earn 250 points on her player’s card in any slot machine in order to obtain a toaster. If she earned 375 points she’d receive a blender, and 500 points would get her a new purse. It takes $5 of wagering to earn one point on her player’s card. How much wagering does she have to do in order to earn each gift? As an extension to the question above, think for a minute about your own betting behavior on your favorite games. Before you race off to your favorite casino in order to obtain an enticing gift, think about how much of your entertainment dollars that “gift” will cost you! You may want to consider which “gifts” you chase after! (Solution on page 38)
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WORD SEARCH Find these words taken from the names of Native American Tribes in Arizona to honor Native American Day on September 28th! Ak-Chin, Apache, Cocopah, Colorado, Gila, Havasupai, Hopi, Hualapai, Kaibab, Maricopa, Mojave, Navajo, O’odham, Paiute, Pasqua, Pima, Quechan, Tohono, Yaqui, Yavapai, Zuni. Words appear in any direction. (Solution on page 38)
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By Sami Becker
My favorite video poker keeps teasing me!
Sami, over the past several years the video poker machines have changed. They all look a little different and I know the casinos have been changing the old ones out with new ones. This is where I am suspicious, I don’t see royals anymore and I don’t see four-of-a-kinds either. I get lots of set-ups for them, but I am not hitting anything. I am about ready to find a new game because they are driving me crazy! James B.—Mesa, AZ I totally empathize with your situation. Been there, done that! Nothing is worse than always being teased over and over again with the potential for a huge win, or even a nice boost to your bankroll, and never enjoying the follow through. I’m not sure how to help with the pain and frustration except to remind you that ultimately you want to have fun. If that’s not happening, better you find another game or take a break for a while! Having talked to the rest of the staff, there is a lot of statistical analysis on the game of video poker available as many different people have spent a considerable amount of time try-
ing to figure out all the little details of each particular pay table. To alleviate the sting of the royal flush teases, be aware that a standard video poker game will present you four-to-a-royal roughly once in every 455 hands. Looking at this a different way, for every royal flush you win, you’ll see almost 90 hands of four-to-a-royal. For a four-of-a-kind, the message is similar. You’ll hit a four-ofa-kind once every 420 hands, yet you’ll have a three-of-a-kind once every 13 or 14 hands. So for every four-of-a-kind, you have to burn through around 31 three-of-a-kinds. If luck is not on your side, and it seems not to be, the nicer wins will take even more hands to play. Also, shop around at the casinos to make sure you are playing the best pay tables! $
Do YOU have something to rant about? Write me at: sami@azgamingguide.com
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CASINO BINGO DIRECTORY
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Apache Gold
Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at 7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm
1000
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BlueWater
Su at 1pm. Mo-We at 6pm.
350
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Casino Arizona
Arriving Nov. 1st 2012! 11 sessions per week
1000
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Casino del Sol
Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2:15, 6:30 & 7:15pm
694
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Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.
Cocopah
Daily at 1:30 & 6:30pm
350
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Th-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm
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Sa & Su at 6:45am. We-Mo at 9am. Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm.
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Fr & Sa at 12:10am. Lunar Bingo 8/18, 9/15, 10/27, 11/17, 12/22 & 12/31.
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We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30, and 6:30pm
470
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Lone Butte
Sa & Su at 10am, Noon, 3:45, 5:30 & 6pm. Daily at Noon & 6:30pm.
750
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B.A.D. Bingo 2 Fr at 11:30pm & B.A.D. Bingo Sa at 11:30pm.
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Mo-Th at Noon. Tu & Th at 6:30pm.
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Daily at 1:30 & 6pm.
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Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm.
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Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.
Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 5/01/12, casino websites & direct inquiries by press time. We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information. Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates. *Cocopah Resort Casino offers “Smoke-Free Sundays” which is a casino-wide non-smoking experience every week from 4am Sunday to 4am Monday.
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888-243-3360 493
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1500 E. Hwy. 69
Prescott
800-756-8744 303
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480-850-7777 931
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800-777-7529 407
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888-777-4946 470
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Winterhaven, CA 877-783-2426 1,000+
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8555 Hwy. 95
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480-850-7777 732
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800-946-4452 846
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
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800-756-8744 236
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15406 N. Maricopa Rd.
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