Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - January 2016 - 08:01

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Contents

IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 10 TABLE GAMES 14 NEW SLOTS 20 WINNING WAYS

22 DINING 24 FEATURE STORY 26 TRIBAL NEWS 28 GAMING NEWS 34 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 40 CASINO BINGO 42 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 43 FUN FACTS

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44 FUN & GAMES 46 CASINO DIRECTORY

GOT SLOTS? WE DO! THERE’S AN EXCITING NEW LINEUP OF GAMES HERE IN AZ!

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Here are some hints & tips to start using this year to analyze your play and maximize your return.

Native art, music, and dance is an integral part of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show.

Did you know a Straight Line Bingo can be won in only twelve different ways?

TRACKING YOUR GAMING BUDGET

THE TUCSON AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS EXPO

THE SKINNY ON STRAIGHT LINE BINGO

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EDITOR’S NOTE

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

This Is Our Promise To You

VOLUME 08 • ISSUE 01 PUBLISHER Chris Höft chris@azgamingguide.com

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he casino gaming industry has been my life for nearly 20 years and I’ve been thrilled to share all my knowledge and experience I’ve acquired over the years with gaming enthusiasts across the state of Arizona and beyond through this magazine. Over the years, I’ve had an amazing time reading all of the e-mails and letters sent to me. And, what I’ve learned is that we all share a common bond; our love for casino games. We all want to know about new games and where we can play them. We also want to know about the best strategies and ways to maximize our chances of winning. And, of course, we all want to be in the loop on the latest casino gossip and industry trends. As we start off this New Year, my team and I promise to deliver all of this and more to you in every issue of the Arizona Gam ing Guid e. Happy New Year to all of you! We appreciate you and your continued loyalty. May the New Year bring you much prosperity, joy, and happiness!

In this issue, you’ll find plenty of reasons to make your next trip to any casino a success. We’ve got the lowdown on a ton of new slots and those coming soon, plenty of tips for you to incorporate into casino visits, and much more! Please visit our Facebook at: facebo ok .co m /ArizonaGam ingGuid e , 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 Gam ing Guid e on our website at AZGamingGuid e.com. Let me know what you think of this issue and have fun!

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PLAYERS TALK

FAQ About Class III Gaming

Q: Does stopping video reels affect a game’s outcome?

A: No, there is absolutely no way to affect a game’s outcome by stopping the video reels! As soon as the “Spin” button on a slot is pressed, the result is determined by the random number generator (RNG). The lights and animations that happen are only for entertainment purposes and the outcome of the spin doesn’t change no matter what a player does. The last bonus symbol can’t be “caught” in time by touching the screen before it passes by or a winning combination can’t occur by stopping the reels at precisely the right moment with the Stop/Spin feature.

Q: If a slot hasn’t paid out a jackpot in a while, does that mean it’s “due” to hit?

A: Every spin on a slot machine is independent of the spin before. The RNG program that picks which values will be displayed on screen after each spin has no ability to control the future based on past outcomes. All gaming regulations state, at the very minimum, that every single outcome on a slot machine must be random at all times and that no slot game will adjust the likelihood of an event happening based on the history of the previous games and/or payouts. No matter what anyone says, a slot is never “due” for a win, a bonus, or a jackpot! Never, ever, “chase” after anything.

quite advantageous for the casino to be able to do this, it’s a very time-consuming process that needs to involve a lot of people. When a new slot machine arrives at a casino, it is initialized and the payback percentage is selected for the game. This is all done with a member of the overseeing agency recording all the settings of the game. It’s not in the best interest of any casino to change a game’s percentage to make it “tighter” or “looser” after the initial set-up because it requires downtime, permission and oversight by a gaming agency, and additional administrative hassle. No slot manager is ever going to want his or her slots off for more than a few minutes, let alone the days it would require to go through the rigorous routine of initializing a slot!

Q: Could that jackpot have been mine?

A: You leave a machine, somebody sits down after you and hits a bonus, a large win or, worse yet, a jackpot! Could that have been your luck had you not left the machine? Probably not! The RNG is constantly shuffling through all possible combinations and is perpetually doing so even when the machine is not being played. The RNG stops on a combination only when the player presses the “Spin” button. To say that both you and the person who sat down after you would have pressed the button at the exact same millisecond is very unlikely. Just consider the fact that the RNG can go through 100,000 or more combinations in just one second!

Q: Does cashing out a ticket reset a slot machine?

Q: Are your chances of losing greater when using free play?

A: The action of cashing out does not “reset” a slot machine, nor does it influence the future outcomes of the game. Each spin on a slot is completely independent from all previous spins and outcomes. In actuality, each time the “Spin” button is pressed on a slot, the game starts over. The RNG has no memory of the previous spin, so the practice of cashing out and placing the ticket back in the machine only creates an additional paper ticket that will have to be tracked and stored by the casino.

Q: Can casinos “tighten” or “loosen” their slots whenever they want?

A: Many players believe that casinos just “tighten” or “loosen” their slots whenever they feel like it. Although this would be

A: Your chances of winning or losing using free play money for credits are no different than when you use real currency or tickets for credits. The slot machine does not change its behavior because of the type of credits inserted. Since the casino gaming industry is so heavily regulated here in the U.S., and in most other countries around the world, there are many rules in place which ensure free play is fair for all players. Here’s a hint: keep track of how much you are winning with your free play money.

Assume you have $10 in free play and you place 50¢ wagers.

This means the free play money will allow you to have 20 free spins. Count the 20 spins, stop playing, look at your credit meter and see how much you’ve won using your free play money.

That money is yours to do what you want with!

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and get a $25 gift or 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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PLAYERS TALK

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Q: Are progressive jackpots set up by the casinos?

A: All progressive systems are rigorously tested by an independent laboratory before they make their way on to any casino floor. A progressive hits when the RNG selects the winning combination, so no one has any control or influence over when that will happen. A fact that most players don’t realize is that large progressive amounts (usually over $100,000) are paid by the slot machine manufacturers and not the casinos! When huge progressives hit, representatives from the slot manufacturer will come out and verify the win.

Q: How many spins, on average, does it take to get into a slot bonus?

A: Even though slot machines are based on random behavior, there is a mathematical model behind each game. The average number of spins (called the pulls-to-hit) it takes to trigger a bonus varies from slot to slot, and it’s up to the game’s mathematician to determine how often a player will get into a bonus. Volatile slots can take over 180 spins, on average, to get into a bonus where less volatile slots have much lower pulls-to-hits of between 60 and 80 spins. Every slot enthusiast should be able to have a good idea of approximately how many spins it takes to get into their favorite slot’s bonus.

Q: When is the best time to visit a casino?

A: Many people believe that visiting a casino during a busy time will increase their likelihood of winning. And, the reason for this theory is because it just seems there are more jackpots, more lights flashing, and altogether more action going on when the casinos are packed. The misconception is that casinos intentionally make the machines pay out more when there are crowds to see the wins. This is false! The RNG in a slot machine doesn’t know how many people are in the casino. It’s just doing its job of picking numbers randomly.

On the flip side, many people believe that the best time to visit a casino is during a weekday when there’s the least amount of people. Monday is a popular day for this myth since “the machines are full of money from all the weekend play and they are ready to pay out.” The other reason some people prefer to play during the week is because they feel casinos intentionally tighten the machines on the weekends. Again, the RNG doesn’t know which day of the week it is, how many people are in a casino at any given moment, or what the weather is like outside!

The best time to visit a casino is when you feel the happiest and luckiest! It’s that simple! My team and I personally enjoy visiting casinos during quieter times to avoid the crowds and to increase our chances of getting the machines we enjoy playing. $

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Q: I’ve heard that the Desert Diamond West Valley Resort will be opening their doors soon, is that true? Can you give me some information about this new casino? For example, where exactly is it located, how big is it going to be, how many slots, and so on. Thanks for any information you can provide.

Gary Ziegelman—Sun City, Arizona A: The new Desert Diamond Casino—West Valley opened its doors to the public on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Offering over 1,089 Class II gaming devices, including some of the most popular games on the market, there is something at the casino for everyone to enjoy. For those looking to grab a bite to eat, the property features a two-venue food court.

Guests interested in getting the most out of their play can also sign up for a free Rewards Card at the casino Rewards Center.

Conveniently located at 9431 W. Northern Avenue, east of the Loop 101 freeway near Glendale, Arizona, the Desert Diamond Casino—West Valley is just minutes away from the University of Phoenix Stadium and the Westgate Entertainment District. The new casino is open 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

This is just the beginning for the Desert Diamond Casino— West Valley. Construction of the site will continue in phases over multiple years. Infrastructure for the next phases has already been installed. Planned future additions include an expanded gaming floor, hotel, convention and meeting space, retail, restaurants, and other amenities. Once fully complete, the facility will create more than 3,000 permanent jobs in the community and have an annual economic impact of more than $300 million.

Visitors to the new casino might be amazed to know that a little over a year ago the site was just an empty lot. Ground was broken on the casino site in August 2014 and primary construction started last December. More than 1,300 men and women and 80 companies worked to build the casino’s $200 million first phase.

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with four locations in Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, West Valley, and Why), is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Additional information can be found at DDCAZ.com or by calling 866.DDC.WINS.

TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

TABLE GAME CHEATING—PART II The Casino Industry Is Highly Regulated And Extremely Secure

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ver get the feeling that someone is watching you at the casino? Well, you’re right! There are Pit Bosses, Floor Supervisors, Dealers, Security, even the other players are watching, and of course there’s the Eye-in-the-Sky! That’s the good news. Casinos are very safe because they have to be, for player safety and for internal security reasons, most set forth by the State of Arizona.

Arizona Department of Gaming has the right to request current identifications from gaming personnel at any time. And, in all states, Field Agents watch games, dealers and players. They can request a set of dice from a craps game or decks of cards from specific or random games. The request cannot be refused.

Because of this, casinos are very careful about their internal controls for dice and playing cards. Blackjack is the most popular table game in casinos and it has a very small house edge. Because of this, each casino must have very good Floor Supervisors and dealers as well as a strong surveillance team to watch for errors. They also have very strict internal controls for how decks of cards are handled.

Once on the casino floor, cards are logged into a special booklet, and when the cards are moved to a table the decks are unwrapped and the seal is broken before each deck is verified complete by the Floor Supervisor. This is always done at the table and with surveillance watching and filming each step. The cards are then spread on the table and verified by the dealer.

If you are in your favorite casino when games are being opened you are welcome to watch the process, although you won’t be able to sit at the table (another safety precaution) until the game is ready. In addition, the cards are counted down at the end of the day when the games close.

As for security during blackjack play, automatic shufflers being employed by many casinos have computer boards and optics.

They can’t sort the cards, but the machine knows the composition of every deck. If any cards are missing or there are too many cards, the machine stops and the error must be fixed. No duplicate cards can be added. It’s a very safe system.

Playing card manufacturers must be licensed by the state gaming office. In Arizona, cards are delivered and placed into storage at the casino under 24-hour camera coverage and are held in a secured location. Access to cards is restricted to a Casino Regulatory Agency (CRA) officer, a Security officer and a Pit Boss or Manager who must all accompany any movement from cards in storage to the gaming pits. Movement is always under the watchful eye (and cameras) of surveillance.

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As a player, if you feel an error has been made, speak to your Pit Boss. If necessary, they can always talk to surveillance for verification. You can also ask to speak to a CRA officer or call the Arizona Department of Gaming. They are there to help! $

Writer Al Moe has worked in the casino industry for many years.

He has lived and worked in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe. He also attended the University of Nevada, Reno. He is an avid writer and blogger, author of “Vegas and the Mob"—available at Amazon.

He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.

NEW SLOTS

Co m ing So o n

By Lana Hartmann

Batman Rogues Gallery

By Aristocrat

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nd now, people of Gotham City, the moment you have all been waiting for – the release of Batm an Rogues Gallery, the newest video slot game from Aristocrat.

Batman Rogues Gallery is as big and fun as the 1966 TV series it brings to the casino floor. Every viewer’s favorite characters are here: Batman, The Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler, Mr. Freeze and King Tut, and they are larger than life in Aristocrat’s towering Behem oth cabinet and in Aristocrat’s award-winning VERVEhd cabinet.

Batman Rogues Gallery is a 4x5 Reel Power game with a two-level single-site progressive jackpot and is feature-rich with zany fun, including:

 Reel

Growth feature, where a wheel will spin awards either credits or from 1-5 reels growing up to reveal two additional symbols on the reels.

 Additional Batman Symbols, where a wheel will spin awards either credits or from 1-5 additional Batman to the top of the reel area.

 Free Spins Feature, where 2, 3, 4, or 5 Scattered Bonus symbols award an additional 5, 8, 15, or 20 Free Spins respectively.

Batman Rogues Gallery is configured for 1c - $20 and has a 50/75 credit minimum bet. Make the big play when you see Batm an Rogues Gallery on your favorite casino floor! $

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Coming Soon

NEW SLOTS

The Flintstones 3 Reel

By Scientific Games

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his is a three-reel beauty that will go down in history. The Flintstones 3 Reel Mechanical by Scientific Games combines the sights and sounds of the classic television series with playerpopular Transm issive Reels feature and Sensory Immersion technology.

Three Fred symbols trigger the top box bonus, randomly awarding a bonus featuring one of the classic characters. One free spin is awarded with a random multiplier of up to 50x in the Slate Bonus; 2-9 Wild symbols randomly cover the wheels in the Poobah Bonus; a 3-high Wilma symbol covers the middle reel while reels one and three spin until a winning combination is awarded; once a winning combination is awarded, the reels will respin 1-5 more times, awarding the same win in the Wilma Bonus; win up to a 10x multiplier in the Betty Bonus; watch the reels climb up to 5-high in the Fred Bonus with up to a 10x multiplier, or as locked 2x WILD symbols stay on the reels in the Barney Bonus.

The top box also features credit prizes of a Free Spin Bonus, awarding up to 25 Free Spins! No matter what the reels show, you’ll have a yabba-dabba-doo time. For more info visit, now.wms.com. $

Burning Hot 7

By Aruze

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ow available from the Cube-X Innovator series is Burning Hot 7 by Aruze! This high-volatility game comes with fiery hot pays based on credits staked. Bets of 2 or 3 credits buys access to pay tables with higher pays! Summer has passed but you can still keep things heated with Burning Hot 7!

The Progressive Jackpots, reel actions, sounds and other game details are customizable.

There are 3 graphs that offer players the excitement of predicting when the next big win may occur. These informative graphs are based on a game history of the last 500 games!

Being one of the first high denomination 3 reel to be released by Aruze, the excitement level is through the roof. Placed in the Cube-X cabinet, this 3-reel product has been transformed into one of the most entertaining experiences one can go through on a casino floor. For more information about this game and other exciting new products by Aruze, visit their website at aruze.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Co m ing So o n

Gold Fish Deluxe & TwinStar

By Scientific Games

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n December 14, 2015, Scientific Games Corporation announced gaming regulators have approved the new TwinStar dual-screen cabinet, a radical first in slot gaming with a stunning, single platform capable of delivering both WMS and Bally games with maximum results. The new cabinet is the first to incorporate the Company's next-generation ArgOS operating system providing enhanced game characteristics and play features, and will launch with new versions of some of the Company's most popular game titles, Gold Fish Deluxe and Quick Shot Dwanwu.

The Tw inStar cabinet, the ArgOS operating system and these two new game themes are approved in multiple jurisdictions (California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin and New York). Additional approvals are anticipated in the coming weeks, including Arizona!

Gavin Isaacs, President and CEO, said, "The Tw inStar cabinet is a major achievement in our integration strategy, involving the collaboration of our hardware, operating systems, game development, quality assurance and many other support teams around the globe. I am delighted that the initial production of our Tw inStar units is sold out for this quarter, with expected shipments to occur in the final weeks of December. With Tw instar and Dualos now approved, we have two innovative dual-screen video cabinets for our customers around the world."

The Tw inStar cabinet features dual, vivid, 24-inch full HD displays and debuts the ArgOS state-of-the-art operating system that combines the best technology and content from two of the industry's strongest slot brands—Bally and WMS—giving casino operators the ability to adapt it for their players. Scientific Games' innovators have also developed exclusive new game titles for Tw inStar to take advantage of the processing power of this trailblazing platform. Game themes will include playerfavorite Bally and WMS brands such as Gold Fish Deluxe, Quick Hit, Quick Shot Dwanwu and Zeus, along with exciting new games Steam Dream and Hot Blooded.

"The approval of this cabinet heralds the next great evolution in casino gaming. No detail has been overlooked in creating this state-of-the-art platform," said Scientific Games' Senior Vice President & Chief Design Officer Allon Englman. Mr. Isaacs added. "Tw inStar will give casinos a great deal of flexibility in choosing the very best content from two innovative and proven gaming brands to excite players and optimize the potential of

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their casino floor."

Featuring the Scientific Games' new CPU 4X which offers 90% better processing power and unlocks a new level of gameplay and exciting mathematical experiences, Tw inStar also builds on the award-winning iDeck button deck by offering a 40% larger area for all player interaction.

TwinStar' s 22-inch full HD digital topper is offered in two distinctive styles. Both versions include beautiful chrome details, improved sound, and edge lighting; adding beauty and excitement to casino floors.

Englman notes that WMS and Bally brand content will preserve many of the features that players love, including Quick Hits symbol-driven multiple progressives and Gold Fish's low volatility, high-frequency hits.

The proven WMS brand Gold Fish Deluxe is making a splash as one of the first games on the revolutionary new Tw inStar cabinet by Scientific Games. In this nostalgic favorite, players will go wild in the virtual aquarium for the six bonuses that offer multipliers up to 10x, Free Spins, Wilds and huge credit prizes presented in high-definition graphics.

Game highlights include, Gold Fish Betting -- the more active Gold Fish, the more frequently the Gold Fish Bonus will trigger and every Fish Bonus ends with a chance to find the Golden Fish! In Bonus Bubbles, the number of bubbles equal to the bet multiplier appears and as each bubble pops it may reveal a credit award or the Golden Fish. Also swimmingly popular, feeding the fish! The scattered fish food symbols trigger the Fish Food bonus and award 10x to 100x the total bet.

For more info on Gold Fish Deluxe and the Tw inStar dualscreen cabinet, visit now.wms.com. $

NEW SLOTS

I Heart Jackpots Double Classic 7s

By IGT

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layers’ hearts will skip a beat with IGT’s I Heart Jack pots Double Classic 7s and I Heart Jackpots Sizzling 7s slots. These thrilling slot titles join the Company’s best-in-class gaming library for the S3000 cabinet.

The genre-redefining spinning reel cabinet enhances the game theme’s dynamic graphic features with its modern design and lively lighting package. Leveraging the Company’s iconic “I heart” game symbol , both slot titles are equipped with a 5 reel, 20 pay line configuration.

Designed for players who seek entertainment and low volatility gameplay, I Heart Jack po ts sounds off the popular 60s song, “Do You Love Me” by the Contours. For big-win potential, I Heart Jackpots can reel in explosive multi-level progressive wins when three or more scattered heart symbols land on a played pay line and trigger the free games bonus.

Players’ pulse rates will continue to elevate with the Buy-a-Pay bet feature, which enables the player to wager more to increase their win potential. For more information about IGT’s S3000 games, visit igt.com. $

N’awlins

By Rocket Gaming Systems

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elcome to a game where the music is just as festive as its features. We’re talking about N’awlins. The newest title from Rocket Gaming Systems, N’awlins is a 5 reel, 40 line + 10 option video game.

N’awlins is available on Rocket’s Elite Class cabinet, Winners Ed ge video cabinet and Galaxy cabinet. It has a max bet of 250 credits by default, but is configurable to up to 2,000 credits and is available in denominations of $0.01, $0.02 and $0.05.

The fun and exciting bonus features of N’awlins will have players coming back for more. The top four highest paying symbols are stacked four symbols high on all reels during base game and free games bonus play.

Obtain three Mask symbols scattered on reels 2, 3, and 4 to trigger the Free Games with Giant Stacked Wilds bonus. In this feature, the player will be awarded 10 free game spins and each Wild symbol on reels 2 through 5 will transform into a stack of six Wild symbols. Free Games can be re-triggered during the bonus.

For more information about this game and other games by Rocket Gaming Systems, visit their website at rocketgaming.com. $

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WINNING WAYS

By Lana Hartmann

TRACKING YOUR GAMING BUDGET How To Analyze Your Play To Maximize Your Return

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henever I want to know if I’ll get the best deal on an upcoming purchase, like for a new TV, I always make sure to check all of the prices online, in the stores, and even with my friends and family. Then I’ll try searching for coupons and watch for any sales that might pop up. Does this sound familiar? I’m pretty sure all of you do the same thing, right?

Well, how many of you apply those same principles and practices to your gaming dollars? I know I didn’t until just a few years ago. This month, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret.

I’ll tell you a little bit about my system for tracking my gambling budget so I know which casinos and which play sessions (yes, even which games) give me the best deal!

I’ve set up quite a sophisticated spreadsheet to accurately track my gambling budget every year. During every gambling trip, I make sure to record the following information for later entry.

The date and time of my play My allocated budget Which slots and games I played How long each game was played for How much bankroll I used on each game How many Players Club points I earned playing each game What the approximate value of any gifts/promotions were The value of the comped hotel room/free food/show tickets How much money (gas, plane, rental car) did it cost to get there In entering all of this information into my spreadsheet, I can use my allocated budget as a baseline to see how much value I received back in Players Club points, total wagers, promotions, and other comps. The easiest way to figure out the value of the Players Club points earned is to multiply the number of points earned by the amount of money required to earn one point.

Each casino is different, so check with each casino’s Players Club. Just as an example, let’s say my recent trip to “Casino Of Many Fun Slots” netted me 529 points. $2 of wagering earns patrons at Casino Of Many Fun Slots one point. This means I wagered a total of $1,058.00 while I played ($2 per point X 529 points = $1,058.00).

Now, let’s assume I brought a $100 bankroll to Casino Of Many Fun Slots. I’d say I had a pretty good day considering I was able

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to wager over ten times the bankroll I brought! On the other hand, had I brought $200 or $500 dollars, I’d say I’d be a lot less pleased. Wouldn’t you agree?

Going back to having brought $100, earned 529 points (wagered over $1,000), and now also having a free buffet (let’s say a lunch buffet costs $12.99 at Casino Of Many Fun Slots), and I also picked up a set of mixing bowls (whose cheapest online retail price I can find is $14.99 including tax and shipping). My $100 earned me $1,000 worth of wagers, 529 points, and $27.98 in food and gifts!

Now, imagine comparing that experience with another casino trip to “Casino Of Few Fun Slots” where my bankroll is also $100, I earned 141 points (where every $5 earns one point), I had a free buffet (valued at $9.99) and also picked up a new American flag (valued at $7.99 total). At Casino Of Few Fun Slots my $100 bought me only $705.00 in wagers (141 points X $5 per point = $705.00) and only netted me $17.98 in food and gifts.

Based on this info, where would you go next time? Casino Of Many Fun Slots or Casino Of Few Fun Slots? I’ll stick with the Casino Of Many Fun Slots for now, thank you!

Keep this analysis up for all of your casino trips and you’ll probably see a pattern emerging. One casino (or possibly several) will begin to stand out as better in value than others. Dig even deeper by keeping track of the individual games you play, like I do, and even specific slots at certain casinos will begin to stand out!

How do you keep track of your gaming budget in order to determine how much value you get from every trip? Please send us an e-mail to editor@azgamingguide.com and let us know! $

CASINO DINING

By Mark Novak

BUCKY’S CAFE JANUARY SPECIALS Every Day Of The Week There’s Something Delectable For Just $4.99

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y last trip to Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott, Arizona during December was as spectacular as the last. I was able to play a ton of new slots, played some of my favorite Game King video poker and video keno games, won a little money, and ate some really excellent food at a great price.

Along the way, I also finagled the January 2016 menu from the Food and Beverage Department. I couldn’t resist sharing the new specials for Bucky’s Café with all of you. Not only are the Lunch Specials just $4.99 (with the exception of Taco Tuesday when the price is only $2!), but the drink specials are only $3 and sound delicious!

Lunch is served from 11am to 4pm and Dinner is served from 4 to 8pm, seven days a week.

Monday Chicken Oriental Salad—Crispy greens, water chestnuts, grilled chicken, mandarin oranges, and grape tomatoes tossed in ginger vinaigrette, topped with crispy noodles.

Tuesday Taco Tuesday $2—Served with rice and beans.

Wednesday Gypsy Burger—A juicy hamburger patty cooked to order, topped with bacon, cucumber, red onion, tomato, ranch dressing, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, served with a side.

Note: I’m going back up to Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in January on a Wednesday just to try the Gypsy Burger special and I believe you all should join me!

Thursday Hot Pastrami on Rye—Hot Pastrami topped with Swiss cheese,

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coarse grind mustard, and pickles, on grilled Rye bread, served with a side.

Friday Grilled Salmon Sandwich—Grilled Salmon patty on a burger bun, topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce, served with a side.

Saturday Tamale Plate—Two beef tamales served enchilada style, served with rice and beans.

Sunday Chicken Fried Steak—With mashed potatoes and buttered corn, topped with country style gravy.

Beverages For Only $3 Fire And Brimstone—Fireball Whiskey topped with Cock N’ Bull Ginger Beer.

Johnny Fire Seed—Fireball Whiskey, Sour Apple Pucker and Apple Juice.

Fiery Scotch Doubles—Fireball Whiskey, Butterscotch Schnapps & Coffee, topped with Whipped Cream.

Ol’ Mug Ball—Fireball Whiskey, Root Beer Schnapps and Cola.

These drinks sound awesome! $

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Bucky’s Casino Prescott, AZ

Talking Stick Resort Scottsdale, AZ

BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker, AZ

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Payson, AZ

Sphinx 3D & Bejeweled 3D in pennies by GTECH.

Jurassic Park Wild Excursion where you can play 1200 ways in pennies with a 75 credit min and a 300 credit max and Jurassic Park Wild Storm where you can play 720 ways with the same min and max bets. Both games feature several free spin bonuses where you start with 10 free spins and can win more, plus a T-Rex Chase bonus where you pick for credits.

From Scientific Games an entire bank of new games in pennies including Spirit Guide Panda, Shadow Diamond, Empress of Time, Ginger Wild, Rebel Wild, and Wild Amigos.

From Aruze, two games including Gorilla Magnificent 7s and Double Nutty 7s.

From Scientific Games, the Triple Cash Wheel Featuring Quick Hit in pennies. Here the min bet is 100 credits and the max is 500 with 5 levels of Quick Hit progressive jackpots, a chance to win up to three spins on the wheel, and a free spins bonus with 10 free games and all wins tripled.

If you are looking for a change of pace, then head over to their high-limit lounge, open around the clock.

The slots are in denominations that range from one cent to five dollars. Enjoy the latest in electronic and video slot machines in the world!

Play high-limit slots of all different varieties, including mechanical and video reels, video poker featuring machines with denominations available in $1, $5, $10, and $25. Offering the newest slot machines in Arizona, BlueWater is the hottest 24/7 Resort and Casino on the water.

They also have a wide area of progressive machines available that also vary in denomination. Some games may have jackpots in excess of a million dollars at any one time. Plus, 100% of their slot machines are Ticket-In, Ticket-Out. Make sure you check out the latest at Mazatzal!

Wheel of Fortune Pink Diamond in dollars and Wheel of Fortune Ultra 5 Reels in pennies, both by IGT. Crystal and The Gold in pennies by Aruze.

And finally, Valk yries in pennies and Double Jack pot Gems in quarters by Multimedia Games/Everi.

Choose from over 525 slots featured at both Bucky's and Yavapai Casinos. With a wide variety of play from new games to your old favorites, you will have an experience at Bucky's and Yavapai Casinos that you won't soon forget. Also, breathe easy in their new non-smoking room at Yavapai Casino. They have carefully selected over 80 of your favorite games and placed them in their nonsmoking room!

At Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona, you have over 1,650 slots to choose from across both properties!

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From Aristocrat another new bank of penny games including Wild Leprecoins, Birds of Pay, Golden Peach, Electric Boogaloo, and Panda Paradise.

Plus, IGT’s Jurassic Park .

With over 400 slots, you’ll be amazed at the variety of machines, from progressive to single reels. All of your favorites are here – plus video poker and video keno machines.

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Maricopa, AZ

Fort McDowell Casino Fountain Hills, AZ

Gila River Casinos Chandler & Laveen, AZ

Desert Diamond WVR Glendale, AZ

OK, now this is a lot of new games! From IGT/GTECH they have Jurassic Park , Party Time Progressives, and a bank of Gold en Eagle and Oceans of Gold.

They have recently put in several of IGT’s new S3000’s and WMS Blade reels.

Between Lone Butte, Wild Horse Pass, and Vee Quiva Casinos, there are over 2,600 slots to choose from.

On the IGT slots, they have 5 line, 5 coin, 3 reel slots in quarters with themes like Triple Cash and Triple Strike.

In pennies they have both 3 and 5 reel S3000’s with themes like Stack ed Red White and Blue, 2X3X4X5X Super Times Pay and Hot Pink 7’s. They also offer these new S3000’s in high denominations of $1, $2, and $5. The dollar games have themes like Triple Gold and Triple Hot Ice and on the $2 and $5 slots they have Double Diamond and Double Double Gold.

Some of the newest games at Lone Butte include: The Big Bang Theory, Willy Wonka Pure Imagination, Britney Spears, Thunder Cash, Flying Horse, Mustang Money 2, Rumble Rumble, Zuma, The Wizard of Oz, Gold Class Cash Express, Batman, and Moby Dick.

This brand new casino opened their doors on December 20 at 1pm to a massive crowd eager to play.

Here you’ll find 40,000 square feet of winning right in the middle of all the action and 1,089 of the hottest games around with longer playtimes and better odds.

From Scientific Games they have Wond er Wom an and Fu Dao Le. From Konami they Radiant Queen, Chili Fire, Dragon’s Law Fever, Fortune Stacks, Mystery, and Dragon bration.

have Chili Twin Bull Cele-

And finally, from a small but up-and-coming slot manufacturer called Lightning Games, they have Popeye—7 Seas and Cinderella.

When you visit, you’ll find the very best selection of video poker and slots, with 1,089 games in denominations that range from pennies to high-limit $25 machines!

They also just added a bank of the new WMS Blade Reels, which are quarter, 3 reel, 5 coin progressives with new themes like Heat Wave, Aftershock, and The Best Things In Life. Why not try them all!

At Wild Horse Pass you’ll find Sphinx 3D, Bejeweled 3D, Fu Dao Le, Gold Fish 3, The Three Kings, 5 Treasures, and The Lord of The Rings The Reels of Rivendell.

And, finally, at Vee Quiva you’ll play Star Trek , Dungeons & Dragons, The Flintstones, Mad Men, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Ultimate X Poker, The Romance of Fire & Rain, Miss Liberty, Super Wheel Blast, and more!

Make sure to visit them this month and you’ll be able to enjoy games like 100 Saber Toothed Tiger, Cherry Red, Pompeii, Aztec Dream, Buffalo, Golden Tower, Temple of Riches, Raging Rhino, and Power 7s among plenty of other slot titles.

While you are there, make sure to sign up for Desert Diamond’s Rewards Card.

They represent a new loyalty program in the Valley so be sure to get the most bang for your buck by becoming a member. Plus, their food court is ready for your appetite! They are at the 101 & Northern Ave. $

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TRIBAL NEWS Images & Words By Lee Allen

TUCSON’S AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS EXPO Visitors Will Enjoy The Variety Of Native Art, Music, And Dance

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humbing through my American Indian—Arizona Events directory [USAIndianInfo.com] in search of a cultural way to begin the New Year and wham, there it is—Tucson’s American Indian Arts Exposition, January 31February 14.

The indigenous festival of Native art, music, and dance has, for 25 years, been an integral part of the nationally-known Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, the largest of its kind in the world that attracts hundreds of thousands of rock, gem, and fossil hunters to the Old Pueblo each year. “Native American artists come to the Gem and Mineral Show themselves to collect difficult to obtain semi-precious stones, gems, and beads like the Czechoslovakian Charlotte-cut seed beads that are used to decorate everything from bead dresses to moccasins,” says event coordinator Fred Synder.

Artists representing tribal nations in the United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, and Central and South America have been a part of the expo over the years with 40 or more taking turns annually demonstrating their centuries-old trades.

“It’s a cultural experience,” says Synder. “Along with the items for sale, there will be demonstrations by the artists and crafts people, social dancing, live music, and food. The artists welcome the opportunity to answer questions about how their items are made from natural materials and how they represent their individual cultures. The gem show is all about a ton of this and a kilo of that, things made around the world in multiples.

At our show, everything is quality in the form of unique one-ofa-kind pieces from Huichol beadwork to jewelry making.”

A variety of Native American artists will be on hand to demonstrate how they create their artistry. Questions are welcomed. where artists offer up thanks for their materials. For instance, a carver of flutes will bless the tree that shared its limb or a drum maker will bless the spirit of the animal that provided its hide.

Some artist attendees will be weaving baskets while others will be smithing gold and silver, painting pottery, or stringing beaded earrings. “Handcrafting can be a slow process compared with assembly-line production, but the finished product is unique, durable, and a reflection of the spirit of the individual who created it. Prayers of the artists go into everything they make.”

In recent years, the expo has included a wide variety of artisans.

Like the glazed black pottery with turquoise inlay crafted over the last four decades by Maria Adelicia, a Pueblo tribal member from New Mexico. “There are only a few of us throughout the country that glaze our pottery this way,” she says. “I do all the designs and my son, daughter, and I do all the hand crafting.

Our creations amaze people who see our work for the first time,” says the San Juan resident who lives out of a suitcase for several weeks per year attending shows and pow wows to vend her unique products.

Culture is heavily emphasized in this traditional atmosphere. In the interest of maintaining harmony, a ritual blessing ceremony is performed daily before the doors are opened to the public

Also in a class of his own in product production is Navajo/Hopi craftsman Harry Bert of Flagstaff. The former union pipefitter took up craftwork when bad knees dictated a change in careers.

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TRIBAL NEWS

In addition to silver jewelry, he’s found a distinctive product.

“I’m one of the first to specialize in corn dolls,” he says of his carvings made from cottonwood tree roots.

“Grandmother told me about the Creation story and I put two and two together and came up with this concept --- children are like corn, some are small, some grow very large, their faces aren’t set as kids and they look pretty universal when they’re young. That’s why my corn dolls have no distinctive faces and are always twisted and bent, like a bunch of kids that are constantly moving around, waving back at you.”

His corn doll creations are colorful with acrylics that soak into the cottonwood, making its thick corky bark lighter and vibrant.

“The colors are like morning dust, lots of yellow --- like corn ready to grow,” he says. Bert, himself a lover of the outdoors, also has original sterling silver jewelry with wildlife themes.

“You’ll see a lot of elk, buffalo, and eagles in my work because I love animals and whenever I’m in the outdoors looking for cottonwood supplies, images get stuck in my head and end up in my jewelry --- bears for strength, cornstalks as the tree of life, whirlwinds representing new beginnings.”

Then there’s Ernie Northrup from the village of Kykotsmovi on 3rd Mesa who unabashedly describes himself as a Hopi Renaissance Man. “I live Hopi, breathe Hopi, 24-7,” he says.

Maria Adelicia’s (Pueblo) glazed pottery with turquoise inlay.

Artistry comes in all forms like this hand-made drum.

Northrup is long on talent and short on shyness: ”It’s hard to say what I excel at because I make silver and gold jewelry, drums, flutes, weavings, wood carvings --- anything and everything. I was taught to never say ‘I can’t and now I’m like The Little Engine That Could…I think I can, I think I can.”

Acting as both craftsman for his own creations and middleman for the work of others, Northrup says, “Everything I create with my hands has a story behind it. When I pick up a stone on the ground or a limb that fell from a tree, I change the spirit of it by bringing life to it. I put my soul into the outcome of it as a legacy to leave behind.”

Northrup will be on hand again at this year’s event as will another crowd favorite, Abraham Begay, who makes custom Navajo jewelry from a 30-year collection of turquoise stones. Other vendors will include Zuni fetishes, Shoshone cut beadwork, Alaskan artifacts, hand-painted feathers, and buffalo skulls and hides.

The legacies displayed by Native American craftsmen and women will be available for viewing and sale through Valentine’s Day at the American Indian Arts Exposition, open daily 10am-5pm, at the Flamingo Quality Hotel Ballroom, 1300 North Stone Avenue, Tucson. Admission is free with donations accepted for scholarships. $

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GAMING NEWS

By Amanda Jacinto

Fantasy Sport Sites Bring Renewed Attention To Self-Exclusion Program

Recently, Fantasy Sports sites have begun to publicly promote Self-Exclusion options on their website. These links allow players to sign up for a program that will deactivate their accounts for a designated amount of time. The program is aimed at helping those with gambling addictions limit the amount of financial harm they can impose on themselves and their families.

The Arizona Office of Problem Gambling (OPG) has been offering a Self-Exclusion Program for more than a decade to Arizona residents who also suffer from gambling addictions. The program offers individuals the ability to exclude themselves from all Arizona Casinos, as well as some out-of-state casinos, for a period of one, five or ten years.

The program currently has more than 2,500 participants. Many people who have opted for the one and five-year Self-Exclusion

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options have renewed again after their expiration. The program has been used by many as a successful tool while in recovery from gambling addictions. The OPG works closely with the casinos to ensure self-excluded patrons are recognized and immediately removed from the casino floors. If a participant were to successfully enter a casino and win, they are barred from claiming their winnings and instead all money is turned over to charity.

The Global Cash Access (GCA) STEP program also allows individuals to exclude themselves from using ATMs at over 1,000 gambling locations. For more information about the SelfExclusion program, the GCA STEP program, and other programs provided by the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling, please visit their website at problemgambling.az.gov. $

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Scientific Games & Facebook

Everi & Desert Diamond West Valley

Scientific Games Corporation announced that its Hot Shot Casino Slots game has been selected as one of Facebook's 2015 Games of the Year. Recently released by Facebook, the annual list honors the games, developers and publishers that most impress Facebook developers and its players. According to Facebook, more than 450 million people play games or connect to games via Facebook on mobile devices and consoles each month.

Everi Holdings Inc. announced recently that it has expanded its relationship with Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment to now include an agreement for the placement of a range of their electronic gaming machines and payments solutions at the West Valley Resort in Glendale, Arizona which is now open. The West Valley Resort features multiple Everi gaming device banks, including the revolutionary TournEvent slot tournament system as well as a variety of video and mechanical reel gaming device titles, including Black Diam ond , Double Jackpot Gems and Wild Wild Gems. The new casino also deploys a suite of Everi’s payments solutions, including ATM/ Cash access and check guarantee services, full-service kiosks, jackpot payment kiosks, and more.

Developed by SG Interactive, a division of Scientific Games, Hot Shot Casino Slots was one of eight games, and one of two social casino games, chosen as part of Facebook's 2015 Best Web Games. "We are thrilled that Hot Shot Casino Slots was selected by Facebook as one of this year's best web games.

This recognition exemplifies our deep understanding of our players and the market, and it is a validation of Scientific Games' commitment to creating the best entertainment for players wherever they are – online, mobile or in the casino," said Barry Cottle, Chief Executive Interactive at Scientific Games.

Launched on Facebook in September 2015, Hot Shot Casino houses some of the newest slots in both land-based and online casinos and features popular games such as Zeus III, 88 Fortunes and Hot Shot Progressive in addition to a large collection of branded slots. Facebook users can play games by WMS, Bally, and ShuffleMaster with Hot Shot Casino Slots! Just point your browser to Facebook and search for Hot Shot Casino Slots. $

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“Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise is a valued customer with a solid representation of our games products at their existing casinos and we are very pleased to expand our strategic partnership with them to address many of their gaming and technology needs at their newest property,” said Ram V. Chary, Everi President & CEO. “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Everi and bring a broad range of their gaming and payments solutions to our new West Valley Resort,” said Henry Childs, West Valley Resort General Manager. “Everi’s unique combination of products and solutions will allow us to demonstrate to our local players our commitment to providing the best in casino gaming entertainment and the most secure transactions.” $

GAMING NEWS

Sun Lakes Lions Club Hosts Annual Casino Night Benefitting Camp Tatiyee

On Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 5 to 9pm, the Sun Lakes Lions Club will host their 12th Annual Casino Night to benefit Lions Camp Tatiyee. Dealers and wait staff will be provided courtesy of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. There will be plenty of classic casino games available for all attendees to play. Tickets are $20 if purchased online as presale and $25 at the door. Since 1958, Lions Camp Tatiyee is the only organization in Arizona that provides individuals with special needs the opportunity to spend a week away from home in the White Mountains, enjoying activities and meeting new friends, all free of charge. The camp provides this unique experience to special needs campers in Arizona to empower them to grow socially, physically and emotionally by trying new activities and challenging personal limits. Campers at Lions Camp Tatiyee in the Pinetop/Lakeside area enjoy 88 acres of beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest on the Mogollon Rim. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of programs including hiking, fishing, swimming, go-karting, art, archery, recreation, nature exploration, cooking, mud pit, talent show, dances, and campfires. $

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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

Directory & Gaming Statistics

Aquarius Casino Resort 800.662.LUCK aquariuscasinoresort.com.

1,250+ slots, no smoking slot area, high limit slots area, blackjack, table games, roulette, craps, keno, race/ sports book.

Avi Resort & Casino (Fort Mojave Tribe) 800.430.0721 avicasino.com.

1,000+ slots, bingo, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, poker room, keno, race/sports book, KidsQuest.

Colorado Belle Hotel Casino 877.460.0777 coloradobelle.com.

750+ slots, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, poker room, keno, race/sports book. Build your own amazing burger at Pint’s Brewery!

Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino 800.227.3849 riversideresort.com.

1,300+ slots, no smoking slot area, high limit slots area, bingo, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, poker room, keno, race/sports book.

Edgewater Hotel Casino 800.677.4837 edgewater-casino.com.

750+ slots, no smoking slot area, high limit slots area, blackjack, table games, roulette, craps, race/sports book. Great all-around casino!

Golden Nugget Laughlin 800.237.1739 goldennugget.com/laughlin 1,000+ slots, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, poker room, sports book. Sign up for the player’s club and spin for free play!

Harrah’s Laughlin 800.447.8700 harrahslaughlin.com 900+ slots, no smoking slot area, high limit slots area, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, poker room, live keno, race/sports book.

Pioneer Hotel & Gambling Hall 800.634.3469 pioneerlaughlin.com 490 slots, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, sports book. Make sure to check out the video poker & reel slots!

Laughlin’s Gaming Statistics October 2015 Slots

Laughlin River Lodge 800.835.7904 laughlinriverlodge.com 1,000+ guest rooms and suites, over 30,000 square feet of the hottest Vegas-style gaming, four restaurants, fast food options, & more!

Tropicana Laughlin 800.243.6846 troplaughlin.com 1,000+ slots, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, and a sports book.

Stop in for lunch at Carnegie’s or the Poolside Café and enjoy the food!

We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information. To inform us of updates, please email editor@azgamingguide.com. The Nevada Gaming Control Board publishes statistics on casino gaming activity in Nevada according to their state’s gaming regulations. The most current data for Laughlin at press time is from three months prior. *A negative hold percentage indicates that game overpaid during the stated month.

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Hold % Tables

Hold %

Loose $1

4.23

Blackjack / 21

14.19

$5

4.53

Craps

19.33

25¢

5.36

Roulette

20.04

Multi-Denom 5.91

Pai Gow Poker

21.96

5¢

6.08

Let It Ride

27.59

$25

7.10

Other Table Games 28.89

1¢

10.45

Three Card Poker

31.10

Tight Megabucks

12.97

12.28

Win Amount

Dollars

Bingo

16.41

Slots

35.2 mil.

Race Books

17.72

Tables

3.1 mil.

28.12

Other

1.0 mil.

Other Loose Sports Pools

Tight Live Keno

Hold %

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Mark Novak

TROPICANA LAUGHLIN RENOVATES A Brand New Steakhouse And Lounge Area Awaits Patrons

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hen I first walked up the hallway in the Tropicana Laughlin to The Steak house on media day I knew I was in for a treat. Upon walking through the main doors, the excitement was palpable and the aroma from a variety of dishes was drifting slowly from the back of the restaurant and the open kitchen. Having arrived a little early, I managed to get a glimpse of the menu and an understanding of which direction The Steak house at Tropicana Laughlin was all about.

The interior is warm, inviting, and spacious. The dining room clearly accommodates any size party in an intimate setting. The décor is modern, fresh, and unassuming. Clearly, the food and the service will do all the talking here, which is as it should be.

The Steakhouse Chef Cole Sheridan said, “Welcome to The Steak house where an amazing modern restaurant design meets classic American steakhouse cuisine. Our menu features time-honored primal cuts of beef in addition to ocean fresh seafood, and our unique specialty entrees and appetizers. I wish to extend my appreciation to our guests for choosing our restaurant to enjoy a fabulous dining experience. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to express my passion of food and culinary creativity through our menu.”

Chef Sheridan’s menu includes such treats as Pan Asian Crunchy Shrimp in a red pepper peri peri sauce and Crispy Onion Petals with a whole grain mustard aioli among the Starters. Of course, an all-time favorite is his Lump Crab Cake Duo with a chipotle aioli, an absolute must when you dine here. Personally, I’m particular to salads at the moment and Chef Cole’s Traditional Baby Spinach Salad with a warm bacon vinaigrette,

The Steakhouse At Tropicana Laughlin

shaved red onions, chopped egg, smoked bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles was a definite temptation and a real favorite.

For the entrees, The Steak house features all of the obvious choices from steak to pork to chicken to seafood, all prepared to a guest’s specifications and with typical steakhouse accompaniments. What struck me most were the Chef Cole’s Specialties which included Trio Of Surf And Turf (tender medallions with a trio of broiled cold water lobster, crab Oscar, and barbeque shrimp, served with red skinned mashed potatoes), Twin Cold Water Lobster Tails (with rice pilaf and veggies), Vegetarian Pasta (Whole grain pasta with butter wilted spinach, sautéed julienne vegetables, garlic, and parmesan cheese in a vegetable broth), and Alaskan King Crab (half or full pound with a lemon butter sauce).

After you enjoy dinner at The Steak house , make sure to check out the new lounge as well. With comfortable seating, bar top multi-game video poker, as many TVs as you can realistically watch at the same time, along with a great lineup of entertainment, this is the place to hang out at the Tropicana Laughlin.

The Lounge At Tropicana Laughlin

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During your next visit to the Tropicana Laughlin, check out all of their brand new slots. Every month, they have something new on their floor. I used their buy-one get-one free promotion to get a great rate. Just call 800.343.4533 and use the offer code 4150 to get your deal! For information about the Tropicana Laughlin, their specials, and a lot more, visit their website at TropLaughlin.com. $

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Send your question in an email with “Ask Joe” in the subject to our address at editor@azgamingguide.com and if Joe selects your question to be answered in an upcoming issue, you’ll get a $25 gift card! (If you prefer to send a letter, you may mail it to the following address: “Ask Joe” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277) Grilled Steak And Asparagus Spears With A Sweet And Spicy Glaze

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Listings Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute)—Jan. 8-9, Blasphemous Rumors (Depeche Mode Tribute)—Jan. 22-23, Aeromyth (Tribute to Aerosmith)—Jan. 29-30 The Arizona Room: Chad Freeman And Redline (Country)— Mon. 8pm, Arizona Room Trivia—Tue. 7pm, Country Dance Instruction (Learn to Dance)— Wed. at 6pm, Daisy Train (Country)—Wed. 8pm, Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to Dance)—Thu. at 6pm, Superhero Band—Fri. at 8:30pm

Comedian Ron White Desert Diamond Casino—February 6 Comedian Ron White, best known for his tenure on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, is returning to the Diamond Center on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Tickets start at $35 and are on sale through Star Tickets and also available at the Desert Diamond Rewards Center. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.

Ron White, usually seen with a cigar in one hand and a Scotch in the other, has had a successful career as a stand-up since he began in 1986, garnering two Grammy nominations and seeing all four of his comedy albums hitting the top of the Billboard Comedy Charts, in addition to recording three of the top rated one hour TV specials in Comedy Central history. His most recent album, A Little Unprofessional, was released in 2013. Ron has starred in major motion pictures, including Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie, Horrible Bosses, and Sex and the City 2. His book—I Had the Right to Remain Silent…But I Didn’t Have the Ability—appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List back in 2006.

Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438 Events: Clinton Anderson Horsemanship Clinic—Jan. 8-10 Apache Laffs Comedy Show—Jan. 15-16 Through The Roots—Jan. 30 BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360 Dig Lounge: Featuring a variety of live bands, karaoke & DJs—Daily at 5pm Events: Justin Shandor As The Ultimate Elvis—Jan. 30 Philip Bauer As Johnny Cash—Jan. 30 Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 The Showroom:

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Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506 Paradiso Bar & Lounge: Thursday Tributes: Beatles Tribute—Jan. 7, Muse Tribute—Jan. 21, Frankie Valli Tribute—Jan. 28. Friday Nights: Vox Urbina—Jan. 8, George Howard Band—Jan. 15, Risque Band—Jan. 22, Sun City Groove—Jan. 29. Saturday Nights: Latin Soul—Jan. 9, Edna & Ely B Cool—Jan. 16, Los Sociales—Jan. 23, 80s & Gentlemen—Jan. 30 Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568 Dragonfly Lounge: Featuring a variety of live bands & DJs on weekends Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687 Events: Ka ra o k e w ith Bling Bling/DJ So sa —Th, Fr & Sa at 9pm Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467 Monsoon Nightclub: Groove Live with DJ Blade—Fridays, Old School Mix! Noches Caliente—Saturdays, The hottest Tex Mex and Tejano music!

Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467 Sports Bar: Karaoke Night—We 7-11pm, Live music or DJs—Fr & Sa Diamond Center: Willie Nelson—Jan. 3, Brian McKnight—Jan. 23, Ron White—Feb. 6 Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678 Lucky 7 Saloon: Featuring a variety of live music every weekend Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—480.802.5000 Featured Entertainment: Blue Oyster Cult—Jan. 30 The Lounge: Fea turing live music a ll mo nth lo ng. Wednesdays In The Lounge: Enjo y live music fro m No o n—4pm. The Lounge Happy Hour: Enjo y Ha ppy ho ur a nd live music Tuesda ys & Wednesdays from 5 – 8pm.

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744 Timbers Lounge and Showroom: Munda y Funda y—Comedy Show 7pm, Radio Rave (Variety)—Jan. 5-9, Country Road 5 (Country & Rock)—Jan. 19-23, Apache Spirit (Variety)—Jan. 19-23, The DooWah Riders (Country)—Jan. 26-30 Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Cascades Lounge: Phoenix area bands & DJs offer free live entertainment throughout the

Editor’s Pick week featuring the Valley's best local bands & DJs Cities Bar & Grille: Sunday Brunch featuring live entertainment from 10am-4pm Events: Mira ge—Visions of Fleetwood Mac—Jan. 24, Justin Shandor As The Worlds Ultimate Elvis Concert—Jan. 29

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT LEGENDS IN CONCERT Talking Stick Resort March 16-20

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529 Apache Spirits Lounge: Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends.

Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946 Sharky’s Bar & Bites: Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426 Sidewinders: Fea turing a va riety o f live music o n the w eek ends Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 The Showroom & Grand Ballroom: An Evening With To dd Rundgren—Jan. 8, STYX—Jan. 17, Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam—Jan. 22, Jim Norton—Jan. 23, Trace Adkins—Feb. 12, Frank Caliendo— Feb. 13, The Tubes—Feb. 20, The Mavericks—Feb. 27, Joe Satriani— Mar. 5, BoDeans—Mar. 12, Legends In Concert—Mar. 16-20, Steve Hackett—Apr. 2, Kathleen Madigan—Apr. 9, Tracy Morgan—May 14 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946 Featuring a variety of live music on the weekends Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452 Event Center: Na shville Go ld—Jan. 9, CASPER—Jan. 23, Brenton Wood—Jan. 30, Little Joe y La Familia—Feb. 13 & 14, Diamond In The Rough (Neil Diamond Tribute)—Feb. 27 Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Chrome Nightclub—Fri & Sat 9pm-2am, The Lounge—Featuring a variety of live music nightly, Festival Park—Live music outdoors Showroom: Do nny Osmo nd—Jan. 8, Squeezebox & Mollie B—Jan. 9, Tenn Idols Tribute—Jan. 10, Psyko Circus—Jan. 15, The Temptations—Jan. 16, Magic Of Motown—Jan. 17, Burton Cummings— Jan. 22, Norm MacDonald & Kevin Nealon—Jan. 23, Europe—Jan. 25, Lou Nelson (Tom Jones Tribute)—Jan. 31, Engelbert Humperdinck—Feb. 5, December 63 Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons—Feb. 12, Smokey Robinson—Feb. 13 & 14, Roseanne Barr— Feb. 19, Oak Ridge Boys—Feb. 20, Tribute to Barbra Streisand—Feb. 21, Corrie Sachs Tribute to Reba McEntire—Feb. 28, Gordon Lightfoot—Mar. 4, Nashville Gold—Mar. 6, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers—Mar. 11, Magic of Manilow—Mar. 20, Jim Jeffries—Mar. 25, Richard Marx—Mar. 26

For five consecutive nights, music fans can experience the music of Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart, Madonna and Steven Tyler at Talking Stick Resort. The venue will host Legends in Concert on March 16-20 in its Showroom. Back by popular demand, the authentic tribute ensemble will wow audiences with their unforgettable performances and faithful renditions of classic hits. Steven Tyler, portrayed by Chris VanDahl, will evoke a “Sweet Emotion” from the crowd when he performs legendary Aerosmith hits including “Walk this Way” and “Dream On.” Additionally, Michael Jackson, portrayed by Damian Brantley, will bring the wow factor with his acclaimed tribute to the ‘King of Pop’ which is arguably the best in the business. Tickets are available now.

A staple in entertainment history, Legends in Concert made its debut more than 30 years ago at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The show has received various accolades since then, earning the coveted “Show of the Year" and "Entertainers of the Year" awards. Backed by a live band, the cast will leave audiences spellbound with their onstage charisma and vocal abilities. To see a collection of Legends in Concert performances, visit LegendsInConcert.com/Videos.

Show times vary. For more information, call the Talking Stick Resort Box Office at 480.850.7734 or visit their website TalkingStickResort.com/Legends-In-Concert.aspx. Must be 21 or older to attend. $

Verify all details & age restrictions (generally 21 & over) 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, missing, or outdated information.

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CASINO BINGO

THE SKINNY ON STRAIGHT LINE BINGO We Examine The Math Behind The Simplest Version Of Bingo

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id you know a Straight Line Bingo can be won in only twelve different ways? If so, congrats on being in the know! There’s five ways to win horizontally, five vertically, and two diagonally. If we consider a standard bingo card with a free space in the center position, one has to wonder what the chances are of being the winner once the game gets underway. While your chances are based on a number of different variables, some of which may be difficult to determine, we’ll try to simplify the important results for you so you are ready to go for your next session.

Consider a small bingo hall with only 500 non-duplicate cards in play and it will take around 12 calls for a winner to be determined. About three quarters of the time there will be a single winner for that game. In larger bingo halls with as many as 6,000 non-duplicate cards, it will take just under 9 calls for an average of 3.4 winners to be determined with only a 34% chance of a single winner! $

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Sessions

Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic

Apache Gold

Su, We, Th at Noon. Fr & Sa at 7pm. 1st Mo of the month at 7pm

100

No

Yes

No

BlueWater

Mo-We 6:30pm. Su at 1:30pm.

400

Yes

Yes

No

Casino Arizona

Mo-Su at 6:30pm Daily Matinees at 12:30pm

1000

Yes

Yes

L8 Nite Bingo Fr & Sa Doors at 10pm. Games at midnight

Casino Del Sol

Daily at Noon, 1:30, 2:15, 6:30 & 7:15pm

600

Yes

Yes

Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.

Cocopah

Th-Su at 6:30pm

350

Yes*

Yes

No

Desert Diamond I

We-Mo 1:30, 2, 6, 6:30 & 7pm

300

Yes

Yes

No

Fort McDowell

Sa & Su at 6:45am. We-Mo at 9am. Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm.

1275

(2 sections: enclosed or in general seating)

Yes

Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

Call for Lunar Bingo schedule.

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We-Su at 11:30am, 2:30, 3:30, and 6:30pm

470

Yes

Yes

No

Lone Butte

Sa & Su: 10, Noon, 3:45, 5:30pm.

Daily: Noon & 6:30pm.

750

Yes

Yes

B.A.D. Bingo Fr & Sa at 11:30pm.

Mazatzal

Mo-Th at Noon.

Tu & Th at 6:30pm.

280

Yes

Yes

No

Paradise

Daily at 1:30pm.

Mo-Fr at 6pm.

300

Yes

Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo & Other Special Dates

Twin Arrows

Th-Su at 7pm & Su at 3pm.

100

No

Yes

No

Vee Quiva

Daily at Noon & 6:30pm.

366

Yes

Yes

Bingo Eclipse Sa at 11pm.

Yes

Late Night

Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 12/01/15 & 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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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

BAD MANNERS Gone Are The Days When People Strived To Be Polite

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ear Sami, please inform your readers to remember their manners in and out of the casino. Too many people have become so rude and very inconsiderate.

When people lose their money, they become even more angry and their manners just go out the window. I’m 78 years old, I can’t walk without the help of my walker, and just last night I was almost pushed over by a young couple who were obviously angry and in a hurry to leave the casino. Neither one said excuse me or sorry. Sometimes I really can’t believe the behavior I see in the world today and it’s much worse at the casino. Please do an article on manners. Urge people to be decent and courteous! Thanks Sami.

Ethel Krakowski – Kingman, AZ Ethel, I absolutely agree with you 100%. When I’m out and about, I can’t help but notice how bad people’s manners have become. Gone are the days when everyone strived to be polite and show their best side to the public. Now it seems that most people either don’t care or are just downright oblivious to their own actions. I’m inclined to believe the egocentric tendencies of most people in today’s society just keeps them unaware of how their own attitudes and actions affect others. The question is: how do you even begin to combat a self-centered attitude amongst individuals who are just unaware? With the hopes that I won’t be preaching to the choir and that this article will actually open some people’s eyes, here are some of the most common bad manners I’ve encountered both in and out of the casino: Cell Phone Conversations In Public People just don’t seem to care what information they broadcast to the entire world during their cell phone conversations! I’ve overheard people discussing their health issues, their finance problems, and even their marital troubles! Any conversation in public is particularly annoying, especially when it is done at full volume and while you are trying to concentrate on playing your favorite casino game!

Children That Misbehave Casinos have become vacation destinations and many offer arcades, movie theaters, and various other family-friendly options. Before you bring your children to any public place, talk to them about their manners! Although it may be okay for them to run around and scream at the top of their lungs at home, it is not appropriate to do so in public—especially in crowded places. Think about this scenario: boy is running around in a casino buffet, an elderly gentleman has both hands occupied with two

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cups of hot coffee, boy runs into man and both get showered with sweltering coffee. This is a situation I recently witnessed with unfortunate consequences!

Pets That Misbehave Most casino hotels have recently started to allow pets. As much as I am fond of animals, I still have a difficult time accepting this new hotel policy. Besides dogs barking loudly at other dogs and people passing by, I’ve also witnessed dogs urinating in the elevators and destroying hotel property. Please don’t consider bringing your pet to a casino or any other public place if he or she is not well-trained!

Rude And Inconsiderate People Please be polite! Remember what it feels like to hold the door for someone or have someone hold the door for you? Be particularly kind to the elderly and disabled people. Why not offer to help move the chair in front of a slot machine for someone who is confined to a wheelchair? Or, just let someone cut in line in front of you that seems to be having a difficult time standing!

Simple gestures go a long way in making a person feel good!

Not Taking The Time To Show Gratitude I’ve written many articles over the years concerning tipping. I’m extremely frustrated when people don’t show their appreciation to service and wait staff. Recently, I’ve observed atrocious behavior where not only is there no tip involved, but drinks are snatched from the cocktail server without any eye contact, acknowledgement, or a mere thank you! It’s simple … do unto others as you’d want them to do unto you!

Anger And Excessive Use Of Foul Language Yelling, screaming, pounding on machines, couples arguing, I’ve seen it all at the casino. Losing money, especially money you can’t afford to part with, brings the worst out in people.

Hearing expletives in a casino and other public places are common occurrences. There’s something called self-control. Use it! $

Do YOU have something to RANT

OR RAVE about that you feel is worth a $25 gift card?

If so, write me at: sami@azgamingguide.com or by mail at: “Sami” Arizona Gaming Guide PO BOX 20636 Mesa, AZ 85277. If I pick your topic for publication in a future issue, you’ll get a $25 gift card!

FUN FACTS

By Lana Hartmann

WHY IS THE NUMBER 8 SO LUCKY? Asian Culture Provides Us With Important Insight

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ave you noticed the increasing number of slots which are Asian themed? Did you also notice how many of those slots use the number 8 as part of their symbol set? You may also have seen other symbols or designs used in these slots which are eight sided. Why, you ask? Well, the number 8 is considered to be lucky in the Chinese culture and in other Asian cultures as well. As a result, many slot machines prominently feature the number as part of the game.

Specifically, the word for the number 8 sounds a lot like the word meaning “to generate wealth” in Chinese. This may explain why property marked with the number 8 is greatly valued by the Chinese. For example, a Hong Kong number plate with the number 8 was sold for $640,000. Also, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing started at 8 seconds and 8 minutes past 8 pm (local time) on 8 August 2008.

Eight is also considered a lucky number in Japanese culture, but the reason is different from that in Chinese culture. Eight gives an idea of growing prosperity, because the letter (八) broadens gradually.

In numerology (the belief in the divine, mystical relationship between a number and one or more coinciding events), 8 is the number of building, and in some theories, also the number of destruction.

So, the next time you play an Asian themed slot, look for the 8! $

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FUN & GAMES

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480-850-7777 898

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5655 W. Valencia Rd.

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855-765-7829 1,059

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855-765-7829 283

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800-381-7568 656

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800-237-5687 511

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866-332-9467 674

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866-332-9467 1,089

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480-802-5000 1,089

777 Hwy. 260

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800-929-8744 825

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800-946-4452 786

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800-777-7529 420

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888-777-4946 485

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450 Quechan Dr.

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I-8, Exit 166

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Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 12/01/15 & 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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