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IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 10 TABLE GAMES 14 NEW SLOTS 19 WINNING WAYS 20 ARIZONA LOTTERY 23 FEATURE STORY 26 TRIBAL NEWS 28 GAMING NEWS 31 DINING 32 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 38 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 40 BINGO 42 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 43 FUN FACTS

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44 FUN & GAMES 46 CASINO DIRECTORY

THE APRIL INDIAN GAMING TRADESHOW & CONVENTION BRINGS PLAYERS NEW SLOTS!

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Play this brand new slot where things come better in pairs at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita!

The Arizona Lottery introduces two brand new Scratchers games, Co ncert Cash Bash and Lotería Arizona!

Read about Trace Adkins at BlueWater, new 007 slots, and Casino Del Sol’s awards in Gaming News!

DRAGON’S LAW TWIN FEVER AT DESERT DIAMOND

NEW SCRATCHERS GAMES BRING MORE JACKPOTS

TRACE ADKINS ROCKS BLUEWATER IN PARKER

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EDITOR’S NOTE

BRAND NEW SLOTS

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

At April’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow

VOLUME 09 • ISSUE 04 MANAGING DIRECTOR Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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e are off to the National Indian Gaming Association’s Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention this month to enjoy all of the new slots headed to casino floors across the country in the next few months!

Our feature story focuses on a preview of some of the exciting games we are interested in playing at the tradeshow. In future issues, we can share more information about the slots we saw (and played!) and which ones all of us will enjoy back home in Arizona.

Thanks to our readers for always providing us with feedback about our magazine.

We appreciate you and are grateful for your loyalty. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think and keep all of your questions rolling in. We get a lot of them, both handwritten and emailed, so it may take a while to get back to all of you, but we do love reading them, and responding. And, while we select some for publication by committee, we are working on being able to share all of them with all of you!

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PLAYERS TALK

Q: I love playing Caveman Keno. I wonder why the various casinos, when you use their player's cards, don't assign as many play credits as they do to penny, nickel, quarter and dollar video machines. I put $100 through and get relatively few points. My husband plays penny slots and is already a top player card member. Seems very wrong!

Christine Angelini – Fountain Hills, AZ A: Christine, we love Cave m an K e no too! Your question is great and gets to the heart of any player’s club program and how long, on average, a bankroll can last on a particular game!

There’s so much to talk about, more than can be discussed in this response!

First, concerning the player’s club structure. All casino player’s clubs operate on a basic principle. In general, the rules are quite simple: spend money, get points, the more points earned, the higher the player’s club level attained. But that doesn’t mean that all bets are equal!

Spend some time doing a little homework on each player’s club.

Start by visiting each casino’s website and determine if there is any information about the player’s club on the website. Then, determine the type of information. What is of particular use to player’s club holders is the value of one point in terms of dollars to the player’s club program.

Look for statements similar to “$10 in coin-in ($20 coin-in for video poker) = 1 point,” or “Earn 1 Tier Credit for every $5 you play on a reel slot machine and for every $10 you play on a video poker machine.” Some machines have lower earn rates and these games will be clearly marked with the different rate. Perhaps a casino website might communicate the earning relationship between money and points using the following statement “Earn one point for every $1 of coin-in on our slot machines.

Earn one point for every $2 of coin-in on video poker.” No matter the method, the end result is the same. The casino has just provided the formula for money into points.

If you can’t find it online, try in person. March right up to the player’s club and ask how much does it cost to earn one point.

Make sure to ask if there are any differences between machines and games! Casinos will distinguish between slots, video poker, video keno, table games, bingo, live poker, live keno, etc. Some casinos will even allow you to earn points with hotel stays, purchases at gift shops, meals at dining outlets, and so on.

What must be understood while performing this type of analysis is to always compare apples with apples. So, examining the statements gleaned from casino websites above, we can already see three different basic rates as follows. $10 = 1 point, $5 = 1 point, and $1 = 1 point. Now that’s only across three casinos willing to share their information online! For video poker, the

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relationships are the same. $20 = 1 point, $10 = 1 point, and $2 = 1 point.

However, that still doesn’t give you a complete picture. Just because there is a factor of 10, or 5 difference between the ratio of dollars to points in this example doesn’t mean the player’s club where $1 = 1 point is “the best.” Perhaps the player’s club with the one-to-one relationship is “the cheapest,” but what does that mean?

Let’s examine the tier levels as indicated on their respective websites by these three player’s clubs. The lowest level requires no minimum points, and the next level up requires 2,000, 5,000, and 100,000 points respectively. This means a player has to play a total of $20,000, $25,000, and $100,000 (respectively) on the slots in order to move up from the basic level to the next tier level in the player’s clubs. Now which club is “the best?”

Well, are we comparing apples with apples yet? Hold on! Let’s examine the benefits of attaining the increased tier level. The first player’s club offers Free Play, Complimentary Food, Direct Mail Offers, Bonus Promotion Entries, Complimentary Concert/ Event Tickets, and Quarterly Promotions. The second player’s club offers Free Play, Complimentary Food, Direct Mail Offers, Hotel Stays, Special Offers and Promotions, a 15% discount at the gift shop, and Concert Tickets. The third player’s club offers Free Play, 10% off at the gift shop, 10% off dining, 10% off the hotel, Complimentary Food, Direct Mail Offers, a VIP Lounge, a Birthday Bonus, VIP Events, Hotel Stays, a Point Multiplier, and Concert Tickets. Now are we ready to make an assessment as to which player’s club is “the best?”

Well, you may be, but we’re not. The casino won’t tell you how much free play or how much complimentary food can be earned and what the ratio is to each dollar spent or point earned. That has to be done by trial and error. The best way to test this out is to keep track of the allocated gambling budget at each casino and wait for the offers and comps to roll in. Then, perhaps, one player’s club will outshine the other!

Second, let’s discuss the points earned while playing slots versus video poker. In many casinos, video poker machines earn points at half the rate of a slot machine. This is consistent across all three examples we used earlier. Why? The answer is quite straightforward. Video poker machines have a higher long run payback percentage than most slot machines.

If we use the worst Jacks or Better Video Poker pay table available to casinos (this doesn’t mean casinos use it), the long run payback percentage drops to a low of around 95%. And the percentage doesn’t get any lower, it can only go higher! This means

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the casino’s long run hold is around 5% at best. If $100,000 is wagered on this video poker game, the casino expects to retain 5% or $5,000 at most.

Slots, however, especially penny slots, don’t have a high long run return to player percentage. Most penny slots have a payback percentage of around 90%. Some slots have a return-toplayer percentage in the mid-eighties! This means the casino’s long run hold is twice as high as video poker. Since the casino hold is about 10%. If $100,000 is wagered on this penny slot, the casino expects to retain $10,000. Now the reasoning behind the different ratio becomes clear. A casino expects to earn more, on average and in the long run, with slots than it does with video poker.

Video keno is generally offered within a video poker machine.

Unfortunately that is how the slot manufacturers provide video keno to casinos. Video keno is packaged with video poker. Of course, there are exceptions and casinos can just order video keno, but that’s an infrequent occurrence. So, most players are now stuck at the low earning rate set by video poker when playing video keno.

Don’t despair! Make it a personal quest to find exclusively video keno machines which do not offer video poker. Most casinos look at video keno alone as a slot and not video poker and players can take advantage of the improved earning rate! The reasoning behind this lies again with the game’s payback percentage.

Slots, speaking generally, tend to have much better odds of obtaining a winning spin. I’m sure you know some games where you’ll bet 25 credits and win at least 5 back almost every spin.

Well, that translates into an extended bankroll when each spin provides some return. Cavem an Keno only returns multiples of a bet back, not fractions of a bet like the slots!

We’d suggest you track your play next time! Each of you take $100 and compare notes at the end of one play session. How many spins did you each have? How much money did each of you win, even the small wins? How did that help stretch the $100? How many points did each of you earn? Repeat this exercise at least ten times and you’ll start to see a pattern emerge.

Let’s repeat the critical hint: Look for the stand alone video keno machines allowing you to play at the rate of a slot player, even if it means switching casinos!

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Cavem an Keno , this video keno variant allows for a multiplier of 4X or 8X (sometimes a 10X) when players hit on two of three or three of three eggs. The eggs are randomly selected at the beginning of a spin. In general, the pay tables with an 8X multiplier are worse than those with a 10X multiplier. Unfortunately, many of the 10X pay tables are disappearing from casino floors as machine and software upgrades take place. Frequently you’ll find better pay tables at higher denominations. Good Luck! $

Caveman Keno has a payback percentage which ranges from around 82% up to 95% depending on the pay table used and the number of spots selected. That falls more into the slot range rather than the video poker range, allowing a casino to offer a better dollars to point relationship.

Furthermore, Cavem en Keno can be an extremely brutal game.

Your $100 on Cavem an Keno will guarantee you 400 plays on a quarter version, but not much of a chance at winning any bankroll sustaining wins because of Cavem an Keno’s relatively poor odds of receiving a winning spin. Depending on the spots you choose to play, the most favorable situation can be once every three spins, with some spots providing wins far fewer than once every several spins!

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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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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

HOW TO PLAY CHASE THE FLUSH Ask To Play This New Card Game In Casinos Across The State!

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here’s a new poker table game in town called Chase the Flush and players will notice it resembles both High Card Flush and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. It’s a combo deal. It’s also a game played with a standard English deck of 52 cards but no Joker or Wild Cards. And, like most poker games these days, it takes two mandatory bets to play.

After players get chips, they are required to bet on the Ante spot and the adjacent X-Tra bonus spot in equal amounts. Players may also wager on the Sam e Suit Bonus side wager, but we’ll get to that in a minute.

After all wagers are placed, the players and the dealer each receive three cards. Only the players look at their cards; the dealer is in it until the end and players compete to beat the dealer’s best flush hand with their three cards and the four community cards that follow. Everyone uses all seven cards to make their best flush hand. The dealer must make at least a 3-card flush of 9-high to qualify.

After seeing their three cards, players have the option to check or wager 3x their Ante bet in the All in spot. Then the dealer turns over two of the community cards and asks the players how they wish to proceed. If they haven’t already bet on the All in spot, they now may check, or wager 2x their Ante bet on the All in spot.

Finally, the dealer turns over the remaining two community cards. Now the players who have not wagered on the All in spot must fold or bet 1x their Ante wager. Then, the dealer exposes their own three cards and announces their best flush hand.

How to Win at Chase the Flush Players must beat the dealer’s flush hand to win but, again, the dealer must qualify. If the dealer does not qualify, the Ante bet is a push.

If the dealer does qualify, the player wins if their flush is more cards (such as 5-cards over 4-cards) than the dealer’s. If the dealer and player hold the same number of flush cards (such as 3-cards each), then the highest card will win.

When the player has the higher flush hand, they win the Ante and All in bets – even money. The X-Tra Bonus wager is a tie un-

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less the player has at least a 4-card flush. Then payments are based on the payout chart.

When the player and dealer tie (such as 3-card flushes running K-8-4 each), all three wagers push.

When the dealer has the better flush hand, the player loses the Ante, All in and X-Tra bets.

Same Suit Wager The optional Sam e Suit Bonus wager pays only when the player and dealer’s flushes are of the same suit, and the player’s flush is at least 4-cards. The player does not have to win the hand to be paid on the Sam e Suit Bonus wager.

Strategy Make the All in 3x bet with any three suited cards or two suited face cards, or check. Make the All in 2x bet with any three suited cards.

Make the All in 1x bet with any three suited cards or two suited pairs of face cards. It’s one more bet, so go ahead. $ 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

Roulette Now At Hon-Dah Resort Casino In Pinetop

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re you ready for a new place to play roulette? Well look no further than the slot floor at Hon-Dah Resort Casino in the beautiful White Mountains!

This incredibly intense six station roulette game from Interblock allows all players to see the automated roulette wheel, place bets from the comfort of their own chair and betting field, and the choice to play at a variety of denominations.

The payouts are standard U.S. roulette payouts for 38 wheel spaces including 0 and 00. Wagers on a single number pay 35 to 1, two numbers pay 17 to 1, three numbers 11 to 1, four numbers pay 8 to 1, five numbers pay 6 to 1, six numbers pay 5 to 1, dozen and column bets pay 2 to 1, and colors, even/odd, or first half/second half pay 1 to 1.

For more information about Hon-Dah Resort Casino, visit their website at hon-dah.com. $

Dragon’s Law Twin Fever Now At Desert Diamond Casino In Tucson

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hings come better in pairs at Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita!

Dragon’s Law Twin Fever from Konami is the latest addition in Southern Arizona.

Featuring twin HD game screens, Dragon’s Law Twin Fever centers around twin dragons that jump from the top screen down to the bottom reels, adding extra star symbols that can result in scatter wild symbols for big wins.

The five reel game is available in fixed 20 line, 30 line, and 40 line configurations with a forced Extra Bet. Dragon’s Law Twin Fever combines fan-favorite features of other Konami games, including free spin bonus sequences and Action Stacked Symbols that appear on all reels.

For more information about Dragon’s Law Twin Fever and other great new products from Konami, visit their website at konamigaming.com.

For more information on these games and all the other latest slot machine installs at Desert Diamond Casinos, visit their website at ddcaz.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow them on Facebook (/ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $

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NEW SLOTS

Zuma 3D Now At Talking Stick Resort In Scottsdale

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his brand new Zum a 3D game by GTech brings the right mojo to Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale and will give you a ball-blasting good time! High frequency features, 3 Boss Battle bonuses and 3 ways to win the Mojo Pots provide plenty of 3D action for an unrivaled play experience. The modern classic Zum a comes alive in brilliant 3D on this traditional five reel video slot with a standalone progressive and 30 pay lines.

A tropical treat, this puzzle-packed theme features rich base game play with a ball track, and wild frog (center) symbol to trigger incremental Mojo Pot wins, Ghost Boss Multipliers and Power Balls that result in extra wilds. Four different bonus experiences, including 3 different Boss Battles, provide unrivaled entertainment. In the Cephalo Ka Boss Battle Bonus, 3 or more Mega Spins that play out on special underwater reels. In the Kolo Kamari Boss Battle Bonus, win 10 free spins on the special ball track, with up to 25x multipliers! In the Zhaka Mu Boss Battle Bonus, 3 rounds are played where balls of energy shoot and award credits or the chance to make picks to award progressives. A guaranteed Mojo Pot win is awarded. For more information on Talking Stick Resort, visit talkingstickresort.com

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NEW SLOTS

The Big Bang Theory Now At BlueWater Resort & Casino In Parker

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hare the wins and the laughs with The Big Bang Theory now available at BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker. The Big Bang Theory Slot Game is the newest addition to Aristocrat’s player-favorite Wond er Wheels product line, combining a video slot with three mechanical wheels. Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard and Raj are all in this highly integrated game, with video clips, 3D animations, character images, theme music and unique character bonuses. The game has a multi-game base game where players can play up to four reel sets. One of ten mystery bonuses can be triggered within the base game at any time with any bet. Additionally, three scatters trigger The Big Bang Theory Bonus Wheel, which awards one of six bonus features. “Large Leonard Hofstadter Collision Feature,” with free Mega symbol spins with player-selected volatility. “Dr. Sheldon Cooper Roommate Agreement Feature,” with eight free Reel Power spins. “Penny Friendship Paradigm Feature,” with five free scatter pay spins awarded on a 4X4 reel set. “Howard Wolowitz Mystic Warlords Of Ka’a Feature,” where the player selects cards to reveal multipliers and credits. “Raj Koothrappali Scavenger Vortex Feature,” where the player selects scavenger objects to reveal credits or Win All. “The Big Bang Theory Progressive Feature,” where the player selects symbols to win credits or a progressive jackpot prize. For more info on BlueWater Resort & Casino visit BlueWaterFun.com, $

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WINNING WAYS

By Mark Novak

THE SCIENCE OF PLAYING SLOTS—III Expert Slot Machine Game Designers Reveal Secrets And Strategies

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ince the February 2017 issue of the Arizona Gam ing Guide, we have introduced a series of articles in our Winning Ways section. To read the previous issues, head over to our website’s Back Issues page available at azgamingguide.com!

We know our readers are ready for this month’s installment of “The Science of Playing Slots” in which we examine whether or not slot machines are “set up.”

One of the most frequently asked questions we have received from family, friends, people we interact with, and our loyal readers over the years is certainly the following: Are the slot machines in the casinos set up?

I’m sure our readers would appreciate the short answer, so I’ll provide it, and then proceed to explain why (i.e. provide the long answer anyway).

The short answer is no.

Anybody who says otherwise is selling something (and there are many people). If they aren’t selling something, then (and I don't want to be rude here) they just don’t know the facts of how slot machines, casinos, and the gaming industry in general operates. Few people do. Even those who do work in the industry, don’t understand how slot machines and casinos operate.

I’ll go one further with the “no” answer which will assuage any fears our readers may have. The casino has no slot machines (or any electronic gaming devices) on their floor which are “set up” to do anything.

The next question a reader might pose when presented with this information would be: How do I know?

I just do, because I (and other members of the staff here at the Arizona Gaming Guide) were in a position to be hired to do the “secret” work of the industry. I’ll let you in on some of those “secrets” right now!

First of all (I love lists!), all slot machines are governed by a random number generator verified by the slot’s manufacturer, an independent third party and at least one state gaming regulatory agency to be mathematically random.

Second, I was the guy who personally performed and verified the statistical and mathematical testing on four separate slot

machine platforms across my career as a slot machine game designer and mathematician. After having tested four game platforms, all of which were approved by gaming regulatory bodies all over the world, testing was performed by people who worked for me. I know the slots are random, I helped make them that way. That was my job.

Third, all slots are governed by the random number generator.

That is to say, each spin (or hand, or roll, etc.) is independent of previous spins. And each spin’s outcome is determined by the random number generator. Unfortunately, for all those conspiracy theorists out there, casino games are ruled by chance. Even if the game is electronic.

Fourth, when a slot machine is designed, it is created to operate over the “long run” which in mathematical and statistical terms means “forever” in terms of time. Realistically, relating the “long run” back to slot machines this means at least one million spins, probably more, way more. So, imagine designing a game with a top prize whose odds of occurring is once in every 250,000 spins. This top prize is mathematically predicted to happen four times across one million spins, or forty times across ten million spins. Put the slot on the floor, let it be played for several years and we can observe millions upon millions of spins (if the game is popular and played a lot). The casino is presented with the information that the top prize hits once every 250,000 spins. But that does not mean the game will hit the top prize every 250,000th spin! No, if we collect all the data on the machine, we’ll be able to calculate an average number of spins for the top award and it will be close to 250,000. How do I know?

I’ve actually inserted data collection routines into the software of the games I designed and, years later, asked the casinos for the results.

Fifth, casinos can’t set up slots. That violates a ton of casino gaming regulations. Actually, it’s literally impossible based on the way the slots are designed.

And, finally, all casino games are governed by regulations stating a game (no matter the form) must be fair to the player.

So I leave it to our smart and loyal readers, who are you going to believe? The people that worked for the companies that make slots and who actually designed the games from scratch (that’s us!) and who have experience and degrees longer than the Macy’s parade, or that other guy? $ azgamingguide.com | April 2017 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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ARIZONA LOTTERY

By Megan Conner

CONCERT CASH BASH SCRATCHERS Arizona Lottery Set To Launch Scratchers Ticket For Music Lovers

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usic lovers rejoice! The Arizona Lottery is launching the first-ever Concert Cash Bash Scratchers ticket on May 2, 2017. Arizona Lottery has partnered with iHeart Media to give Arizona Lottery players a second chance opportunity to experience exclusive concerts over the course of the summer, plus the chance to win a grand prize of a VIP Flyaway trip for two to the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

The $5 instant win ticket is a product Arizona Lottery players have never seen before! The ticket has five top prizes of $50,000, plus an additional $3.5 million in secondary prizes. Not only can players win cash, but they can also enter an exclusive instant win and sweepstakes for a chance to win VIP concert experiences to the hottest acts in town or Grand Prize tickets to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

“We wanted to introduce a ticket to our players that they had never experienced before,” Executive Director Gregg Edgar said. “By partnering with iHeart Media, we are able to offer our players one of a kind concert experiences on top of a variety of cash prizes. I think players often have the pre-conceived notion that the Arizona Lottery only offers cash prizes, and with this ticket, music enthusiasts and dedicated players have the chance to win a VIP trip to one of the most popular music festivals in the country.”

For a chance to win concert tickets and giveaway prizes, players must purchase a Concert Cash Bash Scratchers ticket from any Lottery retailer and enter their ticket’s promotional code at the website listed on their ticket. On the promotional webpage, players will have an opportunity to win concert tickets instantly and be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a VIP Meet & Greet, tickets to the iHeartRadio September Music Festival in Las Vegas or tickets to the December Jingle Ball Jam. iHeart Media will also host promotional events at select Valley Lottery retailers for even more chances to win concert tickets.

Event attendees who buy $10 of Concert Cash Bash tickets can spin the prize wheel for a chance to win a pair of concert tickets.

Those who don’t win on the prize wheel can still enter their Concert Cash Bash ticket’s promotional code online for concerts and additional giveaways!

The Concert Cash Bash ticket will launch on May 2, 2017. Players can win tickets to their favorite artists by purchasing a ticket

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at all Arizona Lottery retailers for $5. For more information please visit ArizonaLottery.com. $

ARIZONA LOTTERY

By Megan Conner

LOTERIA ARIZONA SCRATCHERS Arizona Lottery Brings Back Fan Favorite

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he Arizona Lottery launched the iconic Lotería Arizona Scratchers ticket on March 7, 2017, celebrating Hispanic culture with the chance of making dreams come true.

The $3 instant scratch ticket is a unique game that commemorates all things Arizona in a play style that players know and love!

allows players to celebrate their state, and a prominent and influential culture in Arizona! In order to win, players must scratch the Caller’s Card area to reveal 14 unique symbols, then scratch the icons on the Play Board to match the Caller’s Card symbols. If players match all four symbols to complete any horizontal, vertical or diagonal line, they win the prize for that line.

“We are thrilled to be bringing back Lotería Arizona in our market for the fourth time,” said Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. “This is a ticket that our players recognize and love. With iconic culture and state symbols, this is not just a lottery ticket but based on a Hispanic heritage ritual. We are excited to not only celebrate our players, but their culture too.”

With over 450,000 cash prizes available, Lotería Arizona gives players the chance to win anywhere from $3 to $20,000. The instant scratch ticket has seven top prizes of $20,000 for lucky players to win, making many dreams come true.

Lotería Arizona features regional Lotería icons unique to Arizona that

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Players can purchase this familiar game at Arizona Lottery’s more than 2,900 retailers for $3. For more information please visit ArizonaLottery.com. $

And We Get To Enjoy All The New Slots At The National Indian Gaming Expo This Month!

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ntering its 32nd year, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, owned by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), has established itself not only as the premier event for the Indian Gaming industry but as the figurative heartbeat of Native American success. The largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both the meeting place where the community gathers to learn, network and exchange industry-specific ideas and a cultural celebration of success, strength and self-reliance.

Incorporated in 1985, NIGA, owners of the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, is a notfor-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing organizations, tribes and business engaged in tribal gaming enterprises around the country. As the go-to resource for the community on education, legislation and public policy issues, NIGA works to advance the social, economic and political success of its members and the Indian community, at large.

Located on Capitol Hill, NIGA is a leading voice for Indian Country, working diligently to ensure that the special status of tribes is recognized and protected when issues affecting tribal sovereignty arise. NIGA advocates on behalf of Indian tribes with Congress, the White House and federal agencies. In order to accomplish its mission, NIGA often works with Congress and the administration on all Indian Issues under the Commerce Clause. For more info on NIGA, visit IndianGaming.org.

The Indian Gaming Tradeshow serves as a vehicle for companies with business in the tribal gaming industry to showcase their latest products. Of key importance are many of the latest slot machine games!

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As always, the best source for casino gaming news and information anywhere, the Arizona Gam ing Guid e , has obtained several sneak peeks and can share with you the newest in big name slots. With any luck, we’ll see these games on casino floors across Arizona in the very near future!

Slots At NIGA By IGT IGT will bring “Innovation at Play” to the 2017 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in booth 1035. The Company will demonstrate its unwavering commitment to developing and deploying compelling content, leading innovation and new player experiences for its tribal gaming partners across the U.S. The Company will highlight a range of new premium titles on a mix of new and proven hardware solutions. All tradeshow attendees will have the opportunity to experience the multisensory gaming sensation SPHINX 4D on the CrystalCurve TRUE 4D cabinet. The game enhances its glasses-free 3D technology with mid-air haptic and gesture-based technologies, which enable players to touch and manipulate 3D objects emerging from the screen. IGT will also showcase new additions to its TRUE 3D product family with titles such as Jurassic World 3D, ZUMA 3D and Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay 3x4x5x 3D. The Voice Video Slots on the CrystalCurve ULTRA cabinet, Betty White’s Video Slots, Fort Knox Video Slots and Harley-Davidson Video Slots on the CrystalCurve cabinet, and Wheel of Fortune Gold Spin Double Diamond Slots on IGT' s new large format mechanical reel MEGATOWER cabinet will be among the many new premium solutions in IGT’s booth.

Tradeshow attendees will take note of IGT’s colossal S3000 XL cabinet; a scaled-up version of the Company's S3000 cabinet that is compatible with the vast S3000 cabinet content library. IGT will also highlight its turnkey tournament solutions Spin-Ferno on the S3000 cabinet and Spin-Splosion! on the CrystalDual cabinet.

IGT’s video poker portfolio, skill-based game Texas Tea Pinball, Dynasty Electronic Table Games, Cardless Connect mobile systems technology, and its award-winning PlaySpot mobile software solution will be other standout products in the Company’s stand at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. For more information visit igt.com Slots At NIGA By Ainsworth Game Technology The worldwide debut of the new PAC-MAN WILD EDITION will take center stage in Ainsworth Game Technology’s display at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. Ainsworth will showcase more than 60 games in Booth 723.

The iconic PAC-MAN character is one of the most recognizable figures in arcade game history and was the basis for the most successful arcade game of all time. Now, PAC-MAN will arrive on casino floors this summer when he stars in PAC-MAN WILD EDITION on the new A640 Ainsworth cabinet.

The title provides all the recognizable PAC-MAN sounds and imagery loved by people across the globe. PAC-MAN WILD

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ure – take the proven power of Sw eet Zone gameplay to the next level. Players will recognize the red and blue Sw eet Zones that award wilds on reels two and four. The games get even more exciting in the Free Games bonuses when the line count is tripled. Toro Treasure also offers a re-spin when the Sw eet Zone is triggered. For more information visit agtslots.com.

Slots At NIGA By Konami Gaming This year during the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Konami Gaming, Inc. presents a complete variety of leading game themes across its proven Concerto Collection. Event highlights arriving to NIGA for the first time include Castlevania themed slots; all-new progressive game series such as Cai Lai Si Ji and Smash Smash Festival; and custom single screen releases Dragon’s Fury and Pharaoh’s Fury.

Konami’s new Castlevania themed video slots is presented on a captivating display across Concerto Crescent’s curved cinematic slot game screen, Konami is bringing the adventure and valor of this classic video game to casinos with two premium debut themes, each featuring iconic heroes from the series as they venture through exciting new quests with fun slot play experiences. Authentic art, animation, and music are found throughout, with multi-mystery bonus adventures that bring the legend of Castlevania to life.

EDITION is the first offering as part of a strategic partnership between Ainsworth and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. “This is the biggest brand we have ever offered at Ainsworth,” said President – North America Mike Dreitzer. “The game looks amazing and it’s packed with bonuses that will attract both slot fanatics and PAC-MAN fans.” PAC-MAN WILD EDITION offers players all the excitement of the classic arcade game. The game features a thrilling Free Games features, a Wheel Spin feature and a progressive jackpot. Throughout the game PAC-MAN makes appearances offering players wilds and other fun ways to win.

In addition to PAC-MAN WILD EDITION, the Company will be demonstrating a variety of new content for the A640 cabinet.

Two Sw eet Zone Xtrem e titles – Rumble Thunder and Toro Treas-

Since last year’s NIGA debut release of the world’s first Frogger themed slot machines, the game is now expanding to galactic proportions with Konami’s new Frogger: Universal Treasure. This 4-level standalone progressive is featured on a tall-top Podium Monument cabinet and combines with most any KP3 platform game on the bottom screen. Throughout the primary play, Frogger hovers in his speedy spaceship waiting for the launch to sound. Once it triggers, the famous crossing course takes the form of uncharted space as he hops his way around space crafts, space creatures, and space debris to collect credit prizes and potential jackpot awards. More info is at konamigaming.com. $ azgamingguide.com | April 2017 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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TRIBAL NEWS

By Malory Knutson

PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE RECOGNIZED Casino Del Sol Wins First Place Tribal Spirit Of Giving Award

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he Pascua Yaqui Tribe and their enterprise, Casino Del Sol, was recently recognized with a first-place honor for their Employee Tribal Cultural program at the Tribal Spirit of Giving Awards ceremony during Raving’s 19th annual Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference.

The Tribal Spirit of Giving Awards recognize Tribal organizations and their history of uncommon generosity and support to their Native and non-Native communities. These prestigious awards highlight the acts of giving that Tribal casinos and governments have done on behalf of their communities, employees, and customers.

“This award reflects the commitment to community and culture that is so important to Casino Del Sol and the Pascua Yaqui Tribe,” said Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO of Casino Del Sol. “To be recognized for something that we hold so dear to our hearts is a source of great pride for our organization, and is the reason we call ourselves the Sol of Tucson.”

Each year since Casino Del Sol opened, more than 22 years ago, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has implemented an Employee Tribal Cultural Program. For four days during the week of Easter, all casino and Tribal operations are closed, to allow the more than 1,500 employees to participate in the Pascua Yaqui Lenten and Easter ceremonies.

The Tribe also pays all employees during this time off, allowing them to spend this time with family and friends without worry of financial hardship. This closure allows employees to focus on their cultural festivities without having to choose between their work responsibilities and cultural responsibilities.

In addition to the Easter ceremonies, Casino Del Sol also offers time off to employees to participate in important non-Lenten cultural ceremonies, such as honoring a passed on loved one or celebrating other cultural holidays.

In the nearly 23 years of this program, Casino Del Sol has sacrificed revenue and paid out more than 500,000 man hours during the Easter holiday. Additionally, more than 250,000 man hours have been paid out for other cultural ceremonies. This is over and above the traditional paid time off most other companies provide which truly shows Casino Del Sol’s appreciation to their employees.

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Left to Right: Steve Neely, Chief Marketing Officer & Ciro Rivera, Director of Community Relations

Located in southwest metropolitan Tucson, Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is a federally recognized tribe with more than 17,000 enrolled members. The Tribe owns and operates several enterprises including Casino Del Sol, Arizona’s only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond casino resort, one of the Best Hotels in Arizona named by U.S. News & World Report; Casino of the Sun; AVA Amphitheater, a 5,000-seat open-air concert venue named Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year by Casino Entertainment Awards; Sewailo Golf Club, a par-72 championship course designed by Notah Begay III; and the Del Sol Marketplace.

For more information, call 1.855.SOL.STAY (1.855.765.7829) or visit CasinoDelSol.com. Follow Casino Del Sol on Facebook and Twitter. $

GAMING NEWS

Scientific Games Signs Exclusive James Bond Licensing Deal Across Gaming, Lottery & Social Channels

Trace Adkins Rocks The House At BlueWater Resort & Casino

Scientific Games Corporation recently announced a license agreement for the James Bond franchise, spanning land-based gaming, lottery and social slots.

The exclusive agreement with EON Productions Limited, Danjaq, LLC and MGM Interactive Inc., a subsidiary of MetroGoldwyn-Mayer Inc., gives Scientific Games the rights to leverage all past and future iconic James Bond films, as well as the film’s talent portraying James Bond.

With the industry’s broadest product portfolio and a large library of engaging, player-favorite games, Scientific Games will capitalize on the James Bond experience across its omnichannel portfolio.

Scientific Games Chief Executive Officer Kevin Sheehan said, “The Bond franchise is clearly a long sought-after and incredibly exciting brand for our industry. James Bond is synonymous with action, excitement, and next-generation technology. We look forward to harnessing the power of the Bond brand to drive innovation across the Company in the years ahead.”

Ronald O. Perelman, Chairman of Scientific Games’ Board of Directors, said, “We have been excited about this license opportunity for a very long time and are thrilled that Kevin Sheehan and his team at Scientific Games were able to secure the exclusive licensing rights.”

Scientific Games expects to showcase the first James Bondthemed slot games at the Global Gaming Expo October 3-5, 2017 in Las Vegas.

The 007 franchise has produced twenty four films since 1962.

For more information, please visit ScientificGames.com, mgm.com, and, of course, 007.com. $

Left to Right: Tim Sinise, Trace Adkins, Acting General Manager Michelle Eddy

BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker is the entertainment capital of western Arizona—featuring a wide array of exciting concerts, shows, and special events all year long! With both indoor and outdoor concerts, including concerts under the stars along the majestic Colorado River at the BlueWater Amphitheater, the excitement never ends!

Nationally renowned celebrities appear regularly at the BlueWater Amphitheater. Past performances include Wynona, Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Rogers and many others. Just recently, The BlueWater Resort & Casino welcomed Trace Adkins to their Amphitheater on February 25, 2017 as part of a special Veteran’s celebration.

If you’ve been counting, it’s been four years since Trace Adkins released his last studio album, Love Will. The “You're Gonna Miss This” singer is back at it with a brand new album, Something’s Going On, which was released on March 31. The new album, produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Joe Nichols, Dustin Lynch) contains songs written by some of Nashville’s finest songwriters, including Shane McAnally, Casey Beathard, Tyler Farr and Craig Campbell. For more information about Trace Adkin’s new album So m ething’s Going On and tour dates, visit his website at TraceAdkins.com.

BlueWater features 200 river view rooms and suites, nearly 500 slot machines, table games, poker room and a bingo parlor. The resort also has a 100-slip marina and several restaurants including River Willow, the Parker area’s most outstanding steakhouse. For reservations and more information, call 1.888.243.3360 or visit BlueWaterFun.com. $

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GAMING NEWS

By Malory Knutson

Casino Del Sol & PY Steakhouse Named Four-Star Hotel & Restaurant

By Forbes Travel Guide For Fifth Consecutive Year

Forbes Travel Guide has named Casino Del Sol as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel and PY Steakhouse, the casino’s fine dining restaurant, as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant in its official 2017 Star Rating list for the fifth year in a row. Both Casino Del Sol and PY Steakhouse will be showcased with all the Star Rating recipients on their website ForbesTravelGuide.com.

As Arizona’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Diamond casino resort, Casino Del Sol offers guests luxurious rooms and suites in addition to Vegas-style gaming, live entertainment at the Event Center and AVA Amphitheater, therapeutic services at Hiapsi Spa, and world-class golf at Sewailo Golf Club.

“As the Sol of Tucson, we pride ourselves on providing a phenomenal experience to every guest through the quality of our property and the level of service we provide to match,” said Casino Del Sol’s CEO, Kimberly Van Amburg. “Casino Del Sol received the Forbes Four-Star ranking for the fifth year in a row due to our staff’s dedication to this vision.”

Casino Del Sol is also home to the Forbes Four-Star and Wine Spectator award-winning fine dining restaurant, PY Steakhouse. Sourcing the freshest ingredients from local purveyors, along with inventive cocktails and a wine list rivaled by none, dining at PY Steakhouse is unlike dining anywhere else in the state.

“PY Steakhouse continues to receive a Four-Star ranking year after year, and it is due to the combination of the incredible food, drinks and service provided to guests who dine with us,” said Casino Del Sol’s Vice President of Food and Beverage, David Alvarez. “We are honored to have Chef Ryan Clark on board as Casino Del Sol’s executive chef, as we continue to elevate our culinary offerings not only at PY Steakhouse, but across all of our food and beverage offerings.”

Casino Del Sol and PY Steakhouse are the latest addition to the luxury travel ratings that have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958.

“We are delighted to recognize the 2017 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

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“In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions,” Inzerillo said.

“These properties, the largest and most global group in the company’s history, achieve an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as individual hotel experience. We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today.”

To make a reservation at the Forbes Four-Star rated Casino Del Sol or PY Steakhouse, visit CasinoDelSol.com or call 1.855.SOL.STAY (1.855.765.7829). $

CASINO DINING

By Malory Knutson

EXECUTIVE CHEF RYAN CLARK Casino Del Sol Appoints Tucson Native To Lead Culinary Operations

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new executive chef has been appointed at southern Arizona’s premier entertainment destination: Acclaimed Tucson chef Ryan Clark has been promoted from his position as chef de cuisine at PY Steakhouse to executive chef for all of Casino Del Sol. In his new role, Chef Clark will oversee all culinary operations at Casino Del Sol and its sister property, Casino of the Sun. This consists of in-room dining, meetings catering, and the property’s ten restaurants including the Forbes Four Star and Wine Spectator award-winning PY Steakhouse, plus Ume, Tequila Factory, Festa International Buffet, Abuelita’s Taqueria, Moby’s, Oasis Bar, Prema Lobby Lounge, Streetscape Deli, Wildcats Grille and Sunflower Café.

“In this new position, I have the opportunity to expand upon what we started at PY Steakhouse one year ago,” said Casino Del Sol’s Executive Chef Ryan Clark. “My vision is to bring the freshest dishes made with local ingredients to all menus across the entire Casino Del Sol property, serving more of our guests exceptional food.”

At 32, Tucson native Ryan Clark has a wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry. His career began at the age of 16 when he worked under James Beard winner Alan Zeman at his restaurant Fuego! in Tucson. Then after graduating at the top of his class from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Clark returned home to Arizona to hone his craft at such notable eateries as Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa, The Dish Bistro and Lodge on the Desert. During this time, he was nominated for Food and Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in the Southwest, named Iron Chef Tucson for three consecutive years and published his “Modern Southwest Cooking” cookbook.

In 2013, Clark opened Agustin Kitchen at Mercado San Agustin in Tucson’s burgeoning downtown. With Clark as executive chef and partner, the restaurant received rave reviews and garnered many accolades. In 2016, Clark left Agustin Kitchen to become the chef de cuisine for Casino Del Sol’s PY Steakhouse, where he maintained the restaurant’s stellar ratings and continually elevated the dining experience with his inventive seasonal menus and partnerships with local purveyors.

“We are more than excited that Chef Clark is continuing his exemplary career with us at Casino Del Sol,” said Casino Del

Sol’s Executive Director of Food and Beverage Victor Gonzalez.

“Just as he brought his culinary magic to PY Steakhouse, we are looking forward to the positive impact his passion and prowess brings to the entire property and the farm fresh cuisine we serve our guests.”

In addition to his membership in the American Culinary Federation as a certified executive chef, Chef Clark is a sought-after guest at national and international culinary events, and shares his talents with junior culinary students in Arizona’s Careers through Culinary Arts Program.

To make a reservation at one of Casino Del Sol’s restaurants, visit CasinoDelSol.com/tucson-dining or call 1.855.SOL.STAY (1.855.765.7829). $ azgamingguide.com | April 2017 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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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 850+ slots, blackjack, table games, craps, roulette, race/sports book, live keno. Sign up for the player’s club and spin for guaranteed 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 January 2017

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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Slots

Hold %

Games & Tables Hold %

1¢

12.36

Blackjack / 21

19.63

5¢

6.91

Craps

17.21

25¢

6.18

Roulette

21.62

$1

5.35

Three Card Poker

32.90

Megabucks

17.57

Live Keno

25.49

$5

6.70

Bingo

24.56

$25

1.47

Let It Ride

24.05

Pai Gow Poker

22.08

Race Books

15.92

Sports Pools

-1.12

Multi-Denomination 5.81

Win Amounts

Dollars

Games & Tables

$ 4,153,000 Other Table Games 28.03

Slot Machines

$39,968,000

Total Gaming Win

$44,121,000

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Lana Hartmann

GOLDEN NUGGET INTEGRATES LOYALTY Significant Expansion Of Player Rewards

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cientific Games Corporation has teamed up with Golden Nugget Hotel and Casinos, and its sister company Landry's, Inc., to integrate its CMP player-loyalty system with Landry's Select Card Program – enabling the Golden Nugget player's club members to spend their casino loyalty rewards at Landry's 500 restaurants across the United States.

This groundbreaking integration was made possible by Scientific Games' universal card capabilities built into its robust CMP player-tracking solutions and is currently live at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, Mississippi, with plans to finalize implementation in early 2017 at the Golden Nugget properties in Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada; Lake Charles, Louisiana; and Atlantic City, New Jersey.

The solution enables Golden Nugget 24 Karat Select Club members to use their Golden Nugget comp dollars at all Landry's, Inc. restaurants nationwide through Landry's Select Club program – giving loyal Golden Nugget guests VIP access to more than 500 locations coast-to-coast, including well-known brands such as Landry's Seafood House, Morton's The Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks, Chart House, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, Rainforest Café, Claim Jumper, and Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Golden Nugget Senior Vice President Jim Hoskins said, "Projects like this are a great example of why we have partnered with Scientific Games for casino-management systems at all of our casino resorts. Not only are Scientific Games' systems scalable, robust, and feature-rich, they are open and modular, enabling integration with our Landry's Select Card program. Scientific Games and their experienced team partnered with us to custom-develop this integrated solution which gives our valuable guests even more ways to leverage their loyalty. Scientific Games is much more than just a software and hardware company – they are a true services company."

stand and identify their needs and provide solutions and professional services that support their success."

Scientific Games is a leading developer of technology-based products and services and associated content for worldwide gaming, lottery and interactive markets. The Company's portfolio includes gaming machines, game content and systems; table games products and shufflers; instant and draw-based lottery games; server-based lottery and gaming systems; sports betting technology; loyalty and rewards programs; and interactive content and services. For more information, visit their website at ScientificGames.com.

For more information about the Golden Nugget Laughlin and their 24 Karat Select Club, call 702.298.7111 or visit their website at GoldenNugget.com/Laughlin.com. $

Derik Mooberry, Scientific Games Group Chief Executive of Gaming, said, "We are humbled and honored that Golden Nugget partners with us for solutions across the entire casino floor, including game platforms, game content, table products, mobile platforms, and our SG Universe Play4Fun Netw ork social casino platform. The opportunity to work with Golden Nugget on this first-of-its-kind player-loyalty integration with Landry's incredible restaurant portfolio is another example of how we differentiate ourselves by working with our customers to underazgamingguide.com | April 2017 | Arizona Gaming Guide

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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Lana Hartmann

KISS PACKAGES AT THE AQUARIUS Rock Legend KISS To Play Laughlin Event Center April 22

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n Saturday, April 22, get ready to rock to the sounds of the iconic band KISS as they bring their inimitable stage presence to the Laughlin Event Center.

Look no further than the Aquarius Casino resort for a very special concert package starting at just $394 plus tax. You'll receive two nights in one of the resort’s hospitable rooms, two tickets to the show, transportation to and from the show, and a two-forone special on Bud Light valid at any casino bar.

While you are getting ready to “Rock And Roll All Night,” make sure to play on the Aquarius Casino Resort’s immense slot floor, where you’ll find almost every video slot in pennies and a large selection of video poker games available in every denomination. If you include the elegant High Limit Slot Room on the middle of the floor, and their collection of mechanical

three reel slots, you won’t want to stop your winning streak until show time on Saturday!

Book one of their modern and luxurious Laughlin hotel rooms online today for exceptional rates. Call 1.800.662.5825 now and mention code SPR1QAG or visit aquariuscasinoresort.com. $

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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Mark Novak

35TH ANNUAL RIVER RUN ROARS IN Tropicana Laughlin Is Giving Away A Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

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an you hear and feel the roar and rumble of River Run yet? Well get ready for a wild ride because on April 26 through 29 the Tropicana Laughlin welcomes riders to town for yet another exciting River Run. The festivities will include the American Heroes Veterans Charity Poker Run on Friday, April 28 starting at 10am where participants can win a 2018 Laughlin River Run room package and after party held at Mother Road Harley-Davidson. Donations are $15 for a rider and $10 for a passenger.

The crown jewel, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softtail Classic, will be given away on Saturday, April 29 at 11pm.

Please visit TropLaughlin.com or call 1.800.343.4533 for more information and room availability. Mention code 6035 in order to get a deal on rooms! $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Listings

Average White Band Wild Horse Pass Casino June 8

Apache Gold Casino—Globe, AZ—800.272.2438 The Point: Featuring live entertainment.

BlueWater Casino—Parker, AZ—888.243.3360 Events: 17th Annua l India n Go lf To urna ment—Apr. 6-9, Lucas Oil Drag Boat Racing Series—Apr. 14-16, Parker Area Chamber Mixer (Dig Lounge)—Apr. 20, 21st Annual Parker Open Golf Tournament—Apr. 27-30, IJSBA Western States Nationals (PWC Event – Beach Area)—May 6-7, Cage Rage 13—May 13, 40th Annual Parker Tube Float—Jun. 10, Cage Rage 14—Sep. 9, 5th Annual Southwest Nautique Regatta—Sep. 15-16 Casino Arizona—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 The Arizona Room: The JJ’s Band—Mon. 8:30pm, Arizona Room Trivia—Tue. 7pm, Country Dance Instruction (Learn to Dance)— Wed. 6pm, Latin Fire Dance Nights (Learn to Dance)—Thu. 6pm The Showroom: Club Night—Apr. 8, Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute) —Apr. 21-22, Aeromyth (Aerosmith Tribute)—Apr. 28-29, Vive Selena (Selena Tribute)—May 5-6

Get your funk on! Average White Band is widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music.

Though best known for its timeless instrumental mega-hit Pick Up The Pieces, the band' s strength is its accomplished songwriting, stretching across several gold-selling albums and multiple Grammy nominations for Atlantic Records.

Even with Scottish roots, the six-piece band got inspiration from R&B heroes - legends like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Donny Hathaway and others - and developed a unique sound that was enthusiastically received by audiences in the U.S. and throughout the world. While many songs like Cut The Cake and Let's Go Round Again became hit singles, other tracks like Schoolboy Crush and Stop The Rain became much sampled grooves by other artists. Many more tunes, such as Cloud y and A Love Of Your Own are considered among the finest soul album tracks ever recorded.

Casino Del Sol—Tucson, AZ—520.838.6506 Paradiso Bar & Lounge: Thursday Tributes: Queen Tribute— Apr. 6, Red Hot Chili Peppers—Apr. 20, Latin Artists Tribute—Apr. 27 Friday Nights: Blue Mo nso o n—Apr. 7, Live Music—Apr. 21 & 28 Saturday Nights: Ritmo De Sa nchez—Apr. 1, Festival—Apr. 8, Mysterio—Apr. 22, Angel Norteno—Apr. 29 Events: Beer Club For Men—Apr. 6, Snoop Dogg & Cypress Hill with special guest Berner—Apr. 19, WFF MMA—Apr. 20, Tejano Shootout featuring Michael Salgado & Fito Olivares—Apr. 22, Tucson International Mariachi Conference—Apr. 26-29 Cliff Castle Casino—Camp Verde, AZ—800.381.7568 Dragonfly Nightclub: Kill Ba bylo n Co a litio n (Ro o ts, Ro ck , Reggae)—Apr. 7, UFC 210—Apr. 8, Kenny G’s Project Band (R&B, Funk, Motown)—Apr. 14-15, Grupo Concepto (Latin)—Apr. 21-22, Mike Reeves Band (Country, Rock)—Apr. 28-29

The band’s current members - now with noted U.S. recruits augmenting founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre - continue to record and tour the world to critical and audience acclaim.

Cocopah Resort Casino—Somerton, AZ—800.237.5687 Events: Ka ra o k e w ith Bling Bling—Fr & Sa, The Troubadour Experience Band (Tribute)—Apr. 15, Generation Idol Band (Billy Idol Tribute)—Apr. 22

New and long-time fans alike should get tickets to this legendary band’s appearance at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino on Thursday, June 8, 2017! Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets range from $25 to $80. Discounts are available: $10 off for Gila River Indian Community members (enrollment card required), Group Sales and Hotel Sales Package clients and Gila River Gaming Enterprises team members. Gila River Casinos Player’s Club card members receive the following discounts based on tier level: Emerald $5, Ruby $10, Gold $15, and Platinum $20. All discounts are per ticket, 4 tickets maximum per Player’s Club member. Tickets are at retail pricing when purchased online at WinGilaRiver.com or by phone 1.800.WIN.GILA Ext. 7370. Discounts are available at the Player’s Club and Box Office only.

Desert Diamond Casino I—Tucson, AZ—866.332.9467 Monsoon Nightclub: Featuring live entertainment.

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Desert Diamond Casino II—Sahuarita, AZ—866.332.9467 Sports Bar: Dub So unds DJs—Fr & Sa Diamond Center: The Spinners—Apr. 14, Purple Reign (Prince Tribute)—Apr. 15, Food Fest & Farmers Market—Apr. 29, Waila Celebration—May 20 Fort McDowell Casino—Fort McDowell, AZ—800.843.3678 Lucky 7 Saloon: Featuring live entertainment.

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino—Maricopa, AZ—480.802.5000 Featured Entertainment: Herma n’s Hermits starring Peter Noone—Apr. 7, 5K Poker Run Poolside Entertainment with Rock

Editor’s Pick Lobster & Live DJ—Apr. 15 Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays In The Lounge: The Wa lk ens—Apr. 1, Marble Heart—Apr. 2, Chuck E Baby and the All Stars—Apr. 8, Gemini—Apr. 9, Chad Freeman and Redline—Apr. 14, Thaddeus Rose—Apr. 15, Quantum—Apr. 16 & 28, Bostyx—Apr. 21, Furious George—Apr. 22, Sun City Groove Band—Apr. 23, Soundwave—Apr. 29 Live DJ In The Lounge: Mar. 7, 12 & 21 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays In The Lounge: Sta nley Sera no Trio —Apr. 4, 11 & 18, Silhouette—Apr. 5 & 12, Michael Melgoza Trio—Apr. 5, Walkens Trio—Apr. 6 & 26, Thaddeus Rose—Apr. 12 & 19, AZ Blacktop Band—Apr. 13, ABBAFAB—Apr. 19, Fito Olivares—Apr. 20, John Eric Duo—Apr. 25, Jose Costello Syndicate—Apr. 26, Chuck E Duo—Apr. 27

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

The Charlie Daniels Band Mazatzal Hotel & Casino October 7

Hon-Dah Casino—Pinetop, AZ—800.929.8744 Timbers Lounge and Showroom: Jo hnny Ra y Ba nd (Va riety)— Apr. 4-8, The Doo-Wah Riders (Country)—Apr. 11-15, Barrio Latino (Variety)—Apr. 18-22, The Working Man’s Band (Country & Classic Rock)—Apr. 25-29 Events: Fleetwood Nicks & Women Of Rock (Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute)—Apr. 21, Country Roads (John Denver Tribute)—May 19, 8th Annual White Mountain Bike Rally & Poker Run—Jun. 23-24 Lone Butte Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Cascades Lounge: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Mazatzal Casino—Payson, AZ—800.777.7529 Events: Mira ge (Fleetw o o d Ma c Tribute)—Apr. 15, Evil Waze (Santana Tribute)—May 5, Bee Line Cruise-In Burger Burn & 50s Sock Hop—May 12, The Charlie Daniels Band—Oct. 7 Paradise Casino—Yuma, AZ—888.777.4946 Sharky’s: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Quechan Casino—Winterhaven, CA—877.783.2426 Sidewinders: Fea turing live enterta inment. Events: Terri Clark—Apr. 7, Voz De Mando—May 5 Talking Stick Resort—Scottsdale, AZ—480.850.7777 Events: The Ma verick s—Apr. 22-23, John Lovitz—Apr. 28, Travis Tritt—Apr. 29, Australia’s Thunder From Down Under—May 4-6, Robin Trower—May 12, Kathleen Madigan—May 13, John Mulaney—May 20, Cheech & Chong—May 26, Wynona & The Big Noise—Aug. 12, The Australian Pink Floyd Show—Aug. 24 Twin Arrows Navajo Casino—Flagstaff, AZ—855.946.8946 Events: Rebel Hea rt—Apr. 7-8, Black Magic Band—Apr. 14-15, New Frequency—Apr. 21-22, Buckit—Apr. 28-29 Vee Quiva Casino—Laveen, AZ—800.946.4452 VQ Live: Fea turing live enterta inment.

Wild Horse Pass Casino—Chandler, AZ—800.946.4452 Showroom: Clint Bla ck —Apr. 21, Sinbad—Apr. 28, Average White Band—Jun. 8

Show your support Saturday, October 7th! Santana Insurance Agency and event host Mazatzal Hotel & Casino present “Saluting Our Veterans,” a benefit concert featuring the legendary Charlie Daniels Band (CDB). All proceeds specifically benefit local Payson military veteran charities. From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 80, Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multiplatinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children and others in need.

His own unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and the group scored its first hit with the top ten Uneasy Rid er. Since then, the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as Long Haired Country Boy, The South’s Gonna Do It Again, In America, The Legend of Wooley Swamp and of course, his signature song, The Devil Went Dow n to Georgia, which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards. This is an outdoor concert, rain or shine, and is open to the public of all ages. Preferred Tickets are $40 advance, $50 day of event. General Admission Tickets are $25 advance, $35 day of event. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are available online at their website, mazatzalcasino.com or at the cashier cage. The Charlie Daniels Band, only at Mazatzal! $ 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

NEW BINGO GAMES AT THE FORT The Fort’s Bingo Hall Debuts Event Tickets & Fast Action Quick Shot

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he bingo hall at Fort McDowell Casino near Fountain Hills is introducing two brand new bingo games to their April lineup of sessions!

Bingo Event tickets or “Ball Games” are pull tabs with a twist!

Event tickets contain 2 ways to win - instant winners and “Hold” tickets used to play along with Bingo, or the event or ball game. They are easy to play and fun to win! There are three basic types of Bingo Event Tickets or Ball Games: 1) Single Ball – often called last ball called tickets, 2) Dab or Coverall Ball games and 3) Derby or Race Games. Each of these games contains instant winners for the playback action and "HOLD" tickets for the “Event” Prize or Ball Game.

Fast Action Quick Shot is a game where numbers are pre-drawn and players purchase sealed bingo cards which are then matched against the pre-drawn numbers. If a specified pattern is achieved, then the player usually wins a prize according to a prize table. Some versions are played until a player achieves a top level prize and then new numbers are drawn and the game begins anew. This type of bingo may be played over days, weeks or months depending on the difficulty of achieving a top level prize.

For more information about these new games and much more, contact the Fort McDowell Bingo Hall in person, online at FortMcDowellCasino.com, or by phone at 1.800.THE.FORT. $

Casino

Sessions

Seats Smoke-Free Area Electronic

Apache Gold

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

200

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, 6:30 & 7pm

600

Yes

Yes

Cosmic Bingo Sa at 11pm.

Cocopah

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350

No

Yes

No

Desert Diamond I

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

300

Yes

Yes

No

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Daily at 12:30 & 6:30pm.

1200

(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

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Daily at 1:30pm.

Mo-Fr at 6pm.

300

Yes

Yes

Call for Kozmic Bingo & Other Special Dates

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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 03/01/17 & direct inquiries by press time.

We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information. Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates.

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

STOP SAVING MACHINES FOREVER! Read Sami’s Advice For The Rant Printed In The Previous March Issue

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hanks for the rant Dennis! Take comfort in knowing you are not alone in feeling upset about “saved” machines which sit idle for long periods of time. Most casinos have “house rules” posted near an entrance, on slot machines, or available at the cashier and player’s club. These “house rules” tend to spell out how many machines a patron is allowed to occupy. Some go as far as highlighting a procedure for how a slot is to be “saved” in the event a patron needs to use the restroom, change a ticket, etc. Generally the procedure involves a casino employee “saving” the machine for you until you return.

Just don’t forget to tip the employee when you receive excellent customer service (casino security employees generally are not allowed to accept tips)! In the future when you encounter blatant abuse of “saving” a slot as you’ve described, do something about it because you can! As you rightfully point out, the casino would prefer someone who wants to play a slot to actually play

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and not be prevented by another patron from doing so. My advice would be to point such situations out to a nearby slot attendant or security officer. Typically, these employees are trained to handle these types of occurrences at a casino. For those “savers” out there among our readers, please be courteous of others! Get a slot attendant or security officer to “save” your slot for you while you run your quick errand. By “saving” your game using an employee you may disappoint another patron, but you won’t upset them! Thanks for understanding and good luck! $

Do YOU have a RANT OR RAVE? 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

EASTER’S NEW CLOTHES BRING LUCK Don’t Forget To Wear Some New Clothes This Month!

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any of you may recall the tradition of wearing new clothes for Easter, but did you know those new clothes may actually ward off bad luck and bring you good fortune? As far back as the 15th Century, historians have found a proverb from Poor Robin’s Almanac referencing new clothes for Easter and their impact on a person’s future. "At Easter let your clothes be new; Or else for sure you will it rue."

One hundred years later during the 16th Century in the reign of the Tudors, the belief “evolved” into a more specific curse unless strictly adhered to. If a person did not wear new clothes for Easter, their old clothes would be eaten by moths and evil crows would nest around their home!

Currently, the New York Easter Parade, which dates back to the 1870s, is a tradition where women wear their newest and most fashionable clothing. Wealthier New Yorkers would emerge

from worshipping at a church on Easter Sunday in their new clothes and the less wealthy residents would stand on the streets to watch them. This tradition is probably a precursor to New York Fashion Week.

Retailers of clothing recognized an opportunity in the event and began using the tradition as a way to promote and sell their goods. By the early 1900s, the New York Easter Parade was as important as Christmas to retailers if you can believe that! $

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FUN & GAMES

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02. BlueWater Resort & Casino

11300 Resort Drive

Parker

888-243-3360 536

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1500 E. Hwy. 69

Prescott

800-756-8744 328

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101 & McKellips

Scottsdale

480-850-7777 898

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5655 W. Valencia Rd.

Tucson

855-765-7829 1,026

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7406 S. Camino De Oeste

Tucson

855-765-7829 277

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800-381-7568 653

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800-237-5687 511

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866-332-9467 1,016

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866-332-9467 563

101 & Northern Ave.

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866-332-9467 1,089

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Maricopa

480-802-5000 1,089

777 Hwy. 260

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800-929-8744 823

Chandler

800-946-4452 828

Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson

Payson

800-777-7529 412

Yuma

888-777-4946 480

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450 Quechan Dr.

19. Quechan Casino

I-8, Exit 166

Winterhaven, CA 877-783-2426 1,000+

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Sources: Arizona Department of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 03/01/17 & direct inquiries by press time.

We are not responsible for incorrect, missing, or outdated information. Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates.

azgamingguide.com

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101 & Indian Bend

For information on the casinos & much more, scan our QR codes with your smartphone!

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5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.

25. Yavapai Casino

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1077 S. Kyrene Rd.

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Fort McDowell 800-843-3678 906

15406 N. Maricopa Rd.

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