Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - November 2017 - 09:11

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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NEW SLOTS 14 WINNING WAYS 16 ARIZONA LOTTERY 18 FEATURE STORY 22 TABLE GAMES 24 TRAVEL 26 GAMING NEWS 30 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

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36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

SOMETHING BIG IS COMING TO HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO IN MARICOPA, ARIZONA!

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IGT brings skill-based gameplay to proven Texas Tea franchise through an optional pinball bonus round!

Come out to two events in November and enter to win tickets to an Arizona Cardinals home game!

Las Vegas-style casino action, award winning dining, and more. The perfect choice for a weekend getaway!

TEXAS TEA PINBALL AT HARRAH’S AK-CHIN

ARIZONA LOTTERY & ARIZONA CARDINALS

ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL NEAR ALBUQUERQUE

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EDITOR’S NOTE

BE GRATEFUL

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

Be Happy, Be Kind, Be Your Best Self!

VOLUME 09 • ISSUE 11 MANAGING DIRECTOR Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

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he terrible tragedy on October 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada has made me reflect, yet again, on what is truly important in life. While I am not perfect in my daily life, each and every day I strive to be grateful for what and who I have in my life. I choose, every day, to be happy. I choose to be kind, every day, as I want to give as much kindness to others as I can in order to make another person’s day better. I strive to be the best “Me” I can possibly be. We have only one life to live, we don’t know when it may end, but we need to make the best of this life, and therefore make the best of ourselves right now, every day. I am so grateful to all of our readers and fans. I wish only the best of luck for you.

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! Stay tuned!

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PLAYERS TALK

Q: If I find a slot ticket at a casino is it mine?

James Reinhold—Sun City West, AZ A: Slot tickets, or Cashout Vouchers, are technically “bearer instruments.” Officially, this means no records are intentionally kept as to who owns the cash represented by the voucher.

Therefore, by definition, the individual (casino patron) possessing the ticket is the owner.

However, once a Cashout Voucher is left in a ticket tray or dropped on the floor it legally becomes the property of the casino. This is, in fact, the case in all casinos in the United States.

If you find a Cashout Voucher, call the nearest casino employee, identify that you found the ticket and state your intent to return it to its rightful owner. You should head over to the main cashier cage or security podium at the casino with the employee and begin the paperwork necessary for the casino’s “lost and found” policy.

Many casinos will even return the funds to you if their investigation into who the rightful owner is doesn’t provide any leads.

Absolutely do not take a found ticket and cash it in or leave the casino with it. If you do, you are technically stealing either from the casino or the original patron.

As we all know, in a casino, there are a lot of cameras, employees and patrons who are all potential witnesses. Furthermore, a patron’s player’s card can be used to determine who was playing at what slot machine at any particular time. This provides casino management multiple options to uncover who was first in possession of a Cashout Voucher. The casino will always make every attempt to return the money to its rightful owner or ultimately just give it to the person who found the voucher.

out Vouchers! Finding cash at a casino carries the same responsibilities!

Here are some tips for our readers when handling Cashout Vouchers at casinos!

Before leaving any machine make sure to verify the amount, the date and time, the casino name and address and whether or not a validation number and a barcode appear on the Cashout Voucher. Call a casino employee over immediately if any of the information is incorrect or missing! In addition, take a look at the back side; it highlights basic information concerning the ticket (varies from casino to casino) including:

• The Cashout Voucher is a bearer instrument.

• The casino is not responsible for lost/stolen tickets.

• The patron is responsible for the accuracy of the

ticket and must immediately contact casino employees if they believe there is a problem. (This also means you do not leave the slot machine you cashed out at!)

• If there is a problem with a ticket it is void.

• The casino is not responsible for the issuance,

validation or payment, of lost, stolen, counterfeit or multiple Cashout Vouchers.

• The casino is discharged from any liability or claims once the Cashout Voucher is presented for redemption.

The right thing to do is to turn in the ticket. In doing so, you are not stealing and can’t be held accountable for what happens next. If another patron truly did lose a ticket worth a large sum of money and you find it and turn it in, either the person who lost the Cashout Voucher will be grateful, or you’ll probably end up with some or all of the money if an investigation can’t determine who the rightful owner is. I’m sure if you ever lost a ticket at a casino you’d appreciate someone else doing the right thing by turning it in so you can claim what’s rightfully yours!

• The casino reserves the right to withhold validation and pay-

Oh, by the way, this doesn’t just apply to lost and found Cash-

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ment pending an investigation to determine whether the voucher is lost or stolen.

• Tickets are valid for a limited number of days. This timeframe keeps getting shorter. (Tickets used to be valid for up to one year. Currently, most Cashout Vouchers are only valid for 30, 60, or 90 days.)

• Instructions on how to redeem the Cashout Voucher.

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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NEW SLOTS

Texas Tea Pinball Now At Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino In Maricopa

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he slot manufacturer IGT brings skill-based gameplay winnings to the proven Texas Tea game franchise through an optional pinball bonus round. Designed for a broad demographic appeal, the action of pinball attracts young and core players who love the classic theme and pinball nostalgia.

In the bonus, players have a choice of the skill-based or the free game bonus. The exciting skill-based pinball bonus has payouts which can increase with improved play. Players with increased skill can progress through different difficulty levels to achieve bigger prizes. IGT has incorporated a patented skill-banking feature which can dramatically increase payouts for the most skilled players. Players who select the free games instead will enjoy a multi-layer free game bonus with picks of extra wilds, multipliers and spins. During base game play, look for thrilling bonus features including Rampaging Wilds (Each wild increases the chance for another, leading to explosive wins.) and the Strike It Rich mystery feature (Win up to a 30x multiplier). Play this slot right now at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino!

For more on IGT’s games visit IGT.com. For more on Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

Harley-Davidson Now At Desert Diamond Casino In Tucson

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tarting October 11, take the ride of your life at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson with the Harley-Davidson video slot by IGT. Featuring the new CrystalCurve Premium gaming machine, Harley-Davidson combines the thrill of winning big with the pleasure of driving through scenic Monument Valley, the Pacific Coast Highway, or the Plains.

Players can enjoy three Incrementing Free Games levels, along with Popular Wilds that appear in both base and free games. Plus, the jackpot can be won in the Wheel Bonus at all bet levels.

Rev up your engine and head over to Desert Diamond Casino Tucson! For more information on the latest slots, visit their website at DDCAZ.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow on Facebook (/ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). For more on IGT’s games visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Lock It Link At BlueWater Resort & Casino In Parker

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he extremely popular Scientific Games video slots Lock It Link— Diamonds and Lock It Link—Night Life are ready for glittering jackpots at BlueWater Resort & Casino. Lock It Link—Diamonds is a game men will enjoy but designed with the ladies in mind. This dazzling title features 6 Free Games and the Lock It Link Respin Feature awarding incredible credit payouts! The extravagance and luxury of big city dreams are wrapped into one in Lock It Link—Night Life! Featuring 6 Free Spins and the Lock It Link Respins Feature, with huge credit payouts, players will fall in love with Lock It Link— Night Life! The Free Games Bonus is triggered by three scattered symbols in each game. The Free Games feature awards players a select feature to pick 6 Free Games or the Lock It Link Feature. The Free Games feature awards 6 free games and 5x multiplier. The Lock It Link Feature is available during the Free Games. Throughout the 3-5 spin Lock It Link Feature each Bonus symbol landed will remain on the reel until all Bonus symbols can be linked together, or until the 3-5 free spins have come to an end. Additional Bonus symbols restart the Free 3-5 spins. At the end of the feature, the value on all the Bonus symbols is awarded. If all 15 reel positions are covered, the value on each symbol increases by an additional 2x total bet. For more info visit BlueWaterFun.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Now At Vee Quiva Casino In Laveen Village

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iamonds can be your best friend in the glamorous new slot game based on the unforgettable film featuring Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe—Gentlemen Prefer Blondes—now live at Vee Quiva Casino!

Players who love stepper games will be thrilled to learn that the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes base game is a tweak of the classic Super Times Pay slots!

This exciting new game by IGT features a frequently hitting six level Diamond Progressive at max bet. All a player needs to do is line up the 3X4X5X to win the top award jackpot on the game! Also included in the game is the Wheel Bonus where the player wins credits or free spins and Multiplier symbols with bonus triggering spins that give bonus multipliers!

The game comes in a 1 line or 7 line configuration with a top award of 12,000 on a 1 line game and 10,000 times the configured bet multiplier on the 7 line game. During your next visit to Vee Quiva Casino, make sure to try one of their other new IGT games recently installed on the floor: Jurassic World 3D, Texas Tea Pinball, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show Sharing The Love slots. $

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WINNING WAYS

By Mark Novak

BLUEWATER Resort & Casino’s Many Positives

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y last visit to BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ on the beautiful Colorado River was just a few weeks ago at the end of September. I was sent there by my boss to walk the casino floor and report back. Since you’ve read this far into the issue, I’m sure you’ll recall the article in the Great Games section on page 10 announcing the arrival of yet another brand new slot to their casino floor. But, that’s not the only reason why BlueWater Resort & Casino is among my favorite Arizona Casinos.

As is the case for all the casinos I frequent, I am drawn to BlueWater Resort & Casino for multiple reasons.

1. The slot floor has all of the latest games available in pennies, and it is big, open, not smoky, and has over 500 slots.

2. There is a high limit slot room for bigger bets on video poker and the slots.

3. The employees are friendly and welcoming.

4. The food is great and reasonably priced.

5. You can’t beat the view.

6. There is a water slide inside the resort!

7. The location is lucky in my opinion. Gambling with water nearby (and inside the casino!) is always a good thing.

8. The Slot Director still has the original version of Caveman Keno available to patrons. The one with the good pay table.

While all the reasons I list above are important, reason 8 (the original Caveman Keno) is perhaps the most important to me in this particular case. Why? Well, the original version of Caveman Keno is hard to find these days. Fans of this Video Keno game (you know who you are!) enjoy full jackpot pays up to 2,000 credits per credit bet (1,000 in many new versions) on the upper end of the pay table, a multiplier of 10X (only 8X in many new versions) on all pays when three eggs (randomly drawn at the start of the game) are hit, and the original graphics and sounds.

For those readers who have never been to BlueWater Resort & casino, I suggest you try it out for yourself as I strongly believe you will not be disappointed with your overall experience at the Resort & Casino. For those readers who are already loyal visitors, good for you! Win or lose, I always walk into this casino happy, and I walk out happy. What more can you ask for?

Located on AZ 95 on the Western edge of Arizona just South of Lake Havasu, BlueWater Resort & Casino is only 165 miles from Phoenix. The drive is beautiful, easy, and fast. For more information, visit BlueWaterFun.com. Have Fun & Good Luck! $

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ARIZONA LOTTERY

CALLING ALL AZ CARDINALS FANS Free Arizona Cardinals Gift! Plus—Win Game Tickets!

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he Arizona Lottery is hosting two Arizona Cardinals themed events this November! The first, on Friday, November 3, will happen at a Safeway food store from 5 to 7pm. The grocery store is located at 10641 West Olive in Peoria, AZ 85381. The second, on Wednesday, November 15, will happen at an Albertson’s food store from 5 to 7pm. The grocery store is located at 861 E. Warner in Gilbert, AZ 85269.

Patrons who purchase one $10 Arizona Cardinals Scratchers ticket will receive a free co-branded Arizona Cardinals tumbler and a spin on the prize wheel. Prizes include Arizona Lottery promotional items.

In addition to the tumbler, and the spin on the prize wheel, guests will receive an entry to win lower level tickets to an upcoming home game. Two days after each event, a random drawing will be held to determine 14 lucky winners.

At the November 3rd event, entrants into the drawing are competing to win one of either seven sets of two (2) Lower Level tickets to the 11/26/17 Cardinals vs. Jaguars game or seven sets of two (2) Lower Level tickets to the 12/03/17 Cardinals vs.

Rams game. At the November 15th event, entrants into the drawing are competing to win one of either seven sets of two (2) Lower Level tickets to the 12/10/17 Cardinals vs. Titans game or seven sets of two (2) Lower Level tickets to the 12/24/17 Cardinals vs. Giants game.

So, mark November 3rd and 15th on you calendar and get ready to buy a potentially winning Arizona Cardinals Scratcher, get some free stuff, and enter to win some Arizona Cardinals home game tickets!

Limit 2 free gifts per person. Limit 5 spins and 5 entries per person. The official rules for this promotion are available online.

For more information, visit ArizonaLottery.com. $

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Something

BIG Is Coming

To Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino!

And … fall is staying hot with free giveaways & exciting promotions!

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aturdays at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa are about celebrating Something Big! With free entries every Saturday, you get closer to a $100,000 cash pay day in the $275,000 Cash Giveaway. The Grand Finale drawing will take place on December 30, 2017 at 7pm. One lucky Total Rewards member will take the whole prize! Why a Big Cash Giveaway?

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Because Harrah’s Ak-Chin is planning something Big of its own!

Ready for Phase 1?

As announced in August 2015, Harrah’s Ak-Chin has been working on expanding the facility to enhance your guest experience. The casino is still working on a luxurious spa, more than 200 additional hotel rooms, expanded Buffet and more! However, you can start experiencing some of these exciting new spaces including the five-level parking garage, Events Center, unique dining options and more!

New Gaming Space The new gaming space means new slot machines. Harrah’s Ak-Chin is adding over 100 new slot machines throughout November. New slot machines include: Wonder 4 Tall Fortunes, Wonder 4 Tower, Wonder 4 Wonder Wheel, Whales of Cash Legends, Long Teng Hu Xiao Mighty Cash, New Realm Three Wheel Games Burning Spins & MANY MORE! Take your gaming experience to a new level!

Parking Garage Cruise into a convenient spot in our new five-level parking garage, giving you direct access to the casino floor opening in November!

Bingo is Back!

Harrah’s Ak-Chin also boasts the only Bingo hall in the Caesars organization, continuing the proud heritage of William F. Harrah, who opened his first Bingo hall in Reno in 1937. Since last April, however, Bingo has been temporarily closed. During this time, Harrah’s Ak-Chin has built a completely new bingo hall that is ready to reopen at the end of November!

The new Bingo hall will be located inside the casino featuring easy access to parking and the main casino, an updated modern look, Planet Bingo’s Blue & Green Jackpots with new large display boards and electronic tablets featuring new games for even more entertainment. B-I-N-G-O, let’s go!

New Dining Experiences Discover new flavors from all over the world at Oak & Fork opening early December! Oak & Fork will open doors to exotic flavors from Spain, Italy, Greece and more with a selection of over 100 draft and bottled wines. Pair your favorite wine with quality small offerings. A must try for any wine lover or foodie.

The Diamond Lounge is another favorite re-opening in December for qualified guests. This first class lounge is sure to provide an elite experience with a selection of complimentary appetizers, beverages and famous guest service! Visit TotalRewards.com for details on how to qualify for free entry to this luxury lounge.

The Bigger and Better Buffet is also nearly complete! Enjoy all-you-can-eat with even more space for you to enjoy it with friends & family. You’ll be able to choose from a variety of house made pizzas by-the-slice, calzones and breads, made-to-order pasta, a grander variety of house made desserts and all your favorites!

Do you Like Free Stuff?

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Events Center located near the escalators on the first floor. Plus, when you swipe your Total Rewards card for your gift, you’ll have a chance to be one of over 300 recipients of a $15 Butterball Turkey Voucher. Enjoy this great gift, just in time for your Thanksgiving feast!

Wednesdays in November are also great days to celebrate with guaranteed prizes! Simply earn at least one Tier Credit from 8am to 11:59pm at your favorite slot machine. Then re-insert your Total Rewards card to accept your surprise offer of $10 in Free Slot Play or 1,000 Reward Credits!

Want more? Love your experience whether you drive, or they do! Ride the luxury motor coach for first class service and receive $10 in Free Slot Play! Visit HarrahsAkChin.com for pick up locations and reservation information.

Movember Sip on The Blue Manchew for $7 in November and feel great about supporting men’s health as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Movember Foundation. The tasty Blue Manchew is a blue mixture of Finlandia Vodka, triple sec, blue curacao, Sierra Mist, and a splash of sweet and sour - YUM! This special is available on the casino floor or in The Lounge but if outside is your style then book your staycation today and sip on a cold concoction by the pool.

Is Entertainment your Speed?

Harrah’s Ak-Chin invites you to celebrate Masik Tas with the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Enjoy daily festivities from Sunday, December 3 through December 10 featuring rodeo events, a free carnival and fun zone and live entertainment on Friday, December 8. Visit the website ak-chin.nsn.us/_masiktas for complete details.

Light Up the Night this New Year’s Eve Join Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to light up the night as they count down to 2018.

The possibilities are endless!

Harrah’s Ak-Chin is Celebrating 23 Years Offering the largest selection of the latest reel and video slots in a range of denominations, Harrah’s Ak-Chin features slot machines, video poker, live keno as well as popular statewide progressives and live-action poker and blackjack. After all that action, delight in any one of the five popular dining options. Day or night, you can order up a quick meal or a snack at Copper

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Cactus Grill or visit Dunkin' Donuts for your favorite freshbrewed coffee and delicious donuts and sandwiches. Sink your teeth into the very best of Arizona fine dining at The Range Steakhouse or indulge in all-you-can-eat at The Buffet!

Harrah’s Ak-Chin is the only casino in Arizona that allows guests, through its Total Rewards program, to unlock exclusive benefits and prizes that can be used at over 40 Caesars properties worldwide. Not already a Total Rewards member? Sign up is free and you’ll instantly qualify for $20 in Free Slot Play. Play and earn 50 Tier Credits the same day as signing up and you’ll also receive a free meal in The Buffet. Plus, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win $500 more in Free Slot Play!

Play By TR Take your rewards on the road by downloading the Play By TR app on your smartphone. Play by Total Rewards connects you to every Caesars Entertainment property so you can explore restaurants or book a hotel room from anywhere!

Visit HarrahsAkChin.com for more details. $ See Total Rewards for complete rules regarding all mentioned promotions.

200 Additional Hotel Rooms 5-Level Parking Garage Events Center 100 New Slot Machines New Bingo Hall New Dining Experiences Including: Oak & Fork The Diamond Lounge Bigger And Better Buffet

TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

HOW TO PLAY TEXAS SHOOTOUT Sit Down & Get Comfortable Knowing The Game Is Player-Dealer Based

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exas Hold ’Em is the most popular game played in Arizona poker rooms. If you want some variety, you’ll have to wander over to the Pit to play Mississippi Stud or Three Card Poker. If you want to stick to your Texas roots, many casinos in Arizona offer Ultimate Texas Hold ’Em or World Poker Tour (in 3x and 10x varieties).

Another Hold ’Em-based table game you might want to try is Texas Shootout. You can sit down and get comfortable knowing the game is player-dealer based. And, each player uses their two cards and the five community cards to make their best hand. Just don’t let the fact that the game is played using a six deck shoe blow your mind.

Texas Shootout Rules Like other poker games found in the Pit, Texas Shootout offers a poker bet and an optional side wager. You’ll have the chance to make another wager if you want to split your hand.

That’s right. Each player and the dealer start with four cards, so your cards might be exact matches like Ace of Spades and Ace of Spades. Now you’ve got some decisions to make!

Once the bets are placed, and the players get their cards, you have the chance to look at your cards and select your two best and play them or to split your four cards into two hands. If you split, you’ll need to make another bet that matches your original wager. If you do so, you’ll also have to match your side bet. Be careful!

When all players have made their moves, the dealer turns their four cards over. The dealer chooses only two cards according to a “house way” chart. The best starting hand group is a pair of 8’s or better. Aces would obviously top the pair list.

The next best group is an Ace-Face hand (Ace-Jack, Queen, or King) and third best is a small pair of 2’s through 7’s. After that comes an Ace with a small suited card. Starting to sound familiar?

The best strategy is to choose your best two cards and play one hand. If you play the second hand, make sure it is a pair of sixes or higher, or an Ace-King or Ace-Queen. Otherwise, stick to one hand. Winning hands pay even money. The dealer wins all tie hands.

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The Side Bet The side bet offers a payout for your best five-card poker hand.

You’ll have to make at least trips to get a push. The highest hand is five-of-a-kind, suited. You’ll have to sit around for a long time waiting for that hand to show up since it’s about 80 times harder to make five-of-a-kind suited than to make a royal flush. You do the math.

If you are wondering about the house edge, the standard poker wager needed to play the hand is about 2.57 percent. The house edge on the side wager is about triple that, at 7.29 percent with a pay table that offers 2-to-1 on a straight. The house edge is higher if a straight pays even money.

If you are betting the final hand side wager, there is also an “envy bonus.” That bonus is paid on the final value of your fellow players’ hands, so if a monster gets made, you’ll catch a bonus.

If you decide to give Texas Shootout a try, let us know how it goes! Send us an e-mail to editor@azgamingguide.com with Texas Shootout as the subject. Good luck! $

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.

TABLE GAMES

By TJ Jorgensen

A HISTORY OF WINNING BLACKJACK How A Simple Game Changed My Life

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lackjack originated in French Casinos around 1700 where it was called "Vingt-et-un" (Twenty-and-one) and has been played in the US since the 1800's. Blackjack was named as such because if a player was dealt a Jack of Spades and an Ace of Spades as the first two cards (Spade being the color black of course), the player was paid extra.

Gambling was legal out West from the 1850's to 1910, at which time Nevada made it a felony to operate a gambling game. In 1931, Nevada re-legalized casino gambling where Blackjack became one of the primary games of chance offered to gamblers.

The first recognized effort to apply mathematics to Blackjack began in 1953 and culminated in 1956 with a published paper.

Roger Baldwin wrote a paper in the Journal of the American Statistical Association titled The Optimum Strategy in Blackjack These pioneers used calculators, probability, and statistics theory to substantially reduce the house advantage. Although the title of their paper was "Optimum Strategy," it wasn't really the best strategy because they really needed a computer to refine their system.

Professor Edward O. Thorp picked up where Baldwin and company left off. In 1962, Thorp refined their basic strategy and developed the first card counting techniques. He published his results in Beat the Dealer, a book that became so popular that for a week in 1963 it was on the New York Times Best Seller list. The book also scared the hell out of the casinos.

The Casinos were so affected by the book that they began to change the rules of the game to make it more difficult to win.

The rule changes didn't last very long as players protested by not playing the new Blackjack. The unfavorable changes resulted in a loss of income for the casinos, and of course not making money is a sin, so they quickly resorted back to the original rules. As Thorp's "Ten-Count" method wasn't easy to master and many people didn't really understand it anyway, the casinos made a bundle from the game’s newly gained popularity thanks to Thorp's book and all the media attention it generated.

Another major contributor to the history of winning Blackjack play is Julian Braun, who worked at IBM. His thousands of lines of computer code and hours of Blackjack simulation on IBM mainframes resulted in what we refer to today as “Basic Strategy,” and also a number of card counting techniques. His conclusions were used in the second edition of Beat the Dealer, and later in Lawrence Revere's 1977 book Playing Blackjack as a Busi-

ness. Lawrence Revere was my personal mentor and I actually took one-on-one lessons from him!

Lastly, let me mention Ken Uston who lived here in Phoenix and was a teammate of mine. He used five computers that were built into the shoes of our playing team in 1977. We won over a hundred thousand dollars in a very short time, but one of the computers was confiscated and sent to the FBI. The Feds decided that the computer used public information on Blackjack playing and was not a cheating device. You may have seen this story in a movie made about our Blackjack exploits, and detailed in his book The Big Player. Ken was also featured on a 1981 Sixty Minutes show and helped lead a successful legal challenge to prevent Atlantic City Casinos from barring card counters. Then a group of the MIT students used our ideas in the 1990’s and beat the Vegas Casinos out of millions of dollars. Their story was told in the movie 21. $

Writer TJ Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his tournament play and has beaten some of the top tournament players in the world. He has also won the World Series Of Blackjack. His book, “Beating The Casino At Their Own Game” is available by email at: tj21pro@gmail.com. azgamingguide.com | November 2017 | Arizona Gaming Guide 23

TRAVEL

Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort

By Janis DeLaney

ROUTE 66 CASINO HOTEL & RV RESORT 1,300+ Slots, Hotel, RV Park & Much More!

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n unidentified flying object has landed in the center of the Route 66 Casino Hotel gaming floor. Its alien presence has drawn the newest slot games in the country.

This area shall now be known as – Area 66!

Inspired by Area 51, the top secret military airfield frequently referenced in articles about UFO’s and alien folklore, Area 66 was created as a fun, interactive beacon to help guests navigate their way to the newest slot machines in the country! Represented by a one-of-a-kind, giant flying saucer, guests will find themselves captivated with an out-of-this-world experience.

Lights are beamed up into the ceiling dome, revealing images of aliens, while the bottom of the UFO displays a language only known by the Extraterrestrial. Standing more than 20 feet tall, the sheer size combined with the hypnotic blend of lights creates a visual delight for the casino guests.

“Route 66 Casino Hotel is committed to elevating the guest experience, Area 66 allows us to accomplish this initiative in a fun and engaging way,” said Tim Perkins, Route 66 Casino Hotel General Manager.

Keeping the gaming floor fresh with new slot product is integral to the guest experience. Slot machines within the Area 66 realm will be regularly replaced with brand new, exclusive machines, making Route 66 Casino first-to-market with 18 new games every 90 days! This evolution of fun on the gaming floor will continue throughout the remainder of 2017 and into 2018.

In addition to Area 66, Route 66 Casino Hotel offers over 1,300 slot and video poker machines, 26 table games, a 500-seat bingo hall and a dedicated poker room with 10 tables.

To add to all the thrills of our Vegas-style casino, New Mexico visitors now have an all-new, multi-million dollar travel destination to discover, the Route 66 RV Resort! Located adjacent to the Route 66 Casino property, this upscale RV vacation spot embodies the American tradition and spirit of the Mother Road with its unique architectural design.

This premier RV destination offers guests a selection of 100 fullservice sites with 100/50/30/20 AMP connections. All site loca-

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Area 66 At Route 66 Casino Hotel & RV Resort

tions have stunning views of the Southwest landscape and include the comforts of a picnic table and fire ring. State of the art facilities including a Clubhouse with fireplace, large-screen television, billiards table and a selection of games, full kitchen, workout room, shower and laundry facilities. A resort-style pool with unique rock wall feature will persuade travelers to reflect on journeys past and present. During the cooler months, all RV Resort guests have access to the indoor pool at the Route 66 Casino.

New Mexico provides the perfect backdrop for groups seeking a location for a family reunion or an RV Rally that is out-of-the ordinary. With space to accommodate groups from ten to 500, your family or friends can enjoy Albuquerque’s most popular vacation destinations within a few minutes’ drive. Spend the evening recapping the day’s adventure over a campfire meal at the RV Resort’s outdoor rally barn. Equipped with multiple gas grills, sinks, counters, and picnic tables, the rally barn will be the gathering point for the duration of the trip. Weather too cool for an outdoor meal together? Let them plan your group’s reservation at one of their five restaurants! Now is the perfect time to plan, give them a call at 1.505.352.8000.

The Route 66 Casino Hotel and RV Resort is located just 15 minutes west of Albuquerque, on Historic Route 66. The perfect location for a long weekend getaway! To plan your stay, visit RT66Casino.com or RT66RVResort.com or give them a call at 1.505.352.7866. $

GAMING NEWS

Penn & Teller Unveil Everi’s Penn & Teller Slot Game At Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas, Nevada There may also be a vanishing rabbit found throughout the game!

The Penn & Teller Slot Games will roll-out soon to other Caesars Entertainment resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, including Harrah’s Las Vegas, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

World-renowned magician duo Penn & Teller premiered their highly-anticipated first slot game from Everi amidst fans at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, September 19.

Penn & Teller (Center above) were joined by Rio All-Suite General Manager, Steve Ellis (On the left above), and Dean Ehrlich (On the right above) EVP and Games Business Leader of Everi, for the world debut of the game. Fans anxiously awaited the reveal as Penn & Teller removed the red covering to show the sleek machine in Everi’s brand new Empire MPX Cabinet. Penn placed a commemorative bet of $100 into the game, and hit a magical bonus, bringing his winnings to $286.20.

The creation of the Penn & Teller Slot Game was over two years in the making as the duo was extremely involved in the creative process with the team at Everi. From the look to the bonuses to the characters, Penn & Teller provided input.

As the most influential magical duo in history, the Penn & Teller Slot Game features some of their most iconic magic tricks woven into a one-of-a-kind slot machine experience. Loaded with random events, a fun Mystery Wild feature and a brand new Wheel concept, this game is sure to keep players on the edge of their seats.

With a max bet, the stand-alone progressive jackpot starts at $20,000 and with over 3,100 ways to win players can expect an amazing experience and the ability to cash in and win large jackpots. Don’t miss eight interactive and magical bonuses.

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Known for their outrageous blending of magic and comedy, Penn & Teller´s Las Vegas show skewers traditional hatand-rabbit magic tricks with provocative, hilarious and often amazing results. After becoming a smash on Broadway and touring the country, the dynamic duo continues their Las Vegas show, 24 years and counting.

Together since 1975, Penn & Teller debuted in Las Vegas in 1993 and have been performing at the Rio since 2001. They are currently the longest-running headliners to play in the same Las Vegas hotel.

The two are winners of an Emmy, Obie, and Writer’s Guild award and also have their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their Showtime series, Penn & Teller: BS! was the network's longest-running series and was nominated for 16 Emmy awards. They currently star on The CW’s hit series, Penn & Teller: Fool Us. On top of all these accolades, Penn & Teller had three successful Broadway runs and three sold-out tours of England.

Penn & Teller perform in the Penn & Teller Theatre at Rio AllSuite Hotel & Casino nightly (dark Thursdays and Fridays) at 9pm. Tickets start at $75. For tickets, visit the Rio Box Office, call 1.702.777.7776 or visit RioLasVegas.com. For more information on Everi’s slots, visit Everi.com. $

GAMING NEWS

Talking Stick Resort Earns “Tribal Destination Of The Year” Award Talking Stick Resort (TSR), an enterprise of the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), has been recognized as Tribal Destination of the Year by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA).

“We take great pride in any recognition garnered by TSR, as the property is truly a reflection of the history and culture of the SRPMIC,” said Ramon Martinez, Director of Public Relations for TSR. “So to be honored as a tribal destination by our peers in our industry is even more meaningful.”

The “Tribal Destination of the Year” award is given to those destinations that encompass the following: excellent customer service, visitor friendly destination, authentic cultural heritage experiences and amenities for visitors. Nominees for the award must meet the criteria, while also working to advance the mis-

sion of AIANTA which is to define, introduce, grow and sustain American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian tourism.

Since opening in 2010, TSR has offered guests an array of culturally significant experiences. From intricate details in its décor to historic artifacts throughout the property, the SRPMIC is represented. Beyond design, guests can travel the Steward Trail or History Trail, which showcases and informs them of cultural elements of the facility and surrounding area that reflect the Pima and Maricopa tribes. TSR is also home to one of the largest traditional and modern Native American art collections outside a museum and also regularly hosts complimentary Native American dance performances. For more information on TSR, its cultural experiences and other amenities, visit TalkingStickResort.com or call 480.850.7777. $

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GAMING NEWS

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces Promotion Of Feliz Leyba To Manager Of Convention Services Feliz Leyba has been promoted to manager of Convention Services for Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. In her new position, Leyba will be responsible for building the department from the ground up. This is a new position at Harrah’s Ak-Chin as a result of the casino’s multimillion dollar expansion, which includes the brand new convention center with over 18,000 square feet of rentable space, an additional 230 guest rooms, a spa and fitness center, additional restaurants and a multi-level parking structure. Leyba has been with Harrah’s for nearly two years and began as the Employee Engagement Specialist. Before joining the Harrah’s team, Leyba worked as a supervisor at the City of Mesa’s Prosecutor’s Office. Prior to this, Leyba was a sales manager and District Auditor for Coach New York in Scottsdale.

“With the Harrah’s expansion and the addition of a new convention center, we needed to create a department and a position that would be responsible for facilitating meetings, conferences and other events in this new space,” said Robert Livingston, regional president and general manager. “With her interpersonal skills and sales background, Feliz is a natural fit for the job. In the relatively short amount of time she has been with Harrah’s, Feliz has definitely made an impact.” $

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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Elizabeth Schueren

WIN BIG AT GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN This Month, Golden Nugget Laughlin Is Giving Away Over $50,000

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xciting things are happening at Golden Nugget Laughlin this month. During the month of November, the Golden Nugget Laughlin is giving away more than $50,000!

The fun starts November 4 with Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $35,000 Holiday Hot Seat, where every 15 minutes one lucky player will win $200 in Free Slot Play.

The rules are simple. Between 2pm and 8pm every Saturday until December 16, Golden Nugget Laughlin will be randomly selecting 25 hot seat winners.

All you have to do for the chance to be one of the lucky players sitting in the hot seat, is use your 24K Select Club Card while playing your favorite slot machine during the time of the hot seat selection.

The fun continues at Golden Nugget Laughlin November 17 through November 19 with their $20,000 Gobble The Green Blackjack Tournament. The top 20 players in the tournament will win a share of the $20,000 prize pool, with first place winning $10,000.

That’s not all Golden Nugget Laughlin is giving away in their Gobble The Green Blackjack Tournament! All players in the tournament will be entered into a bonus cash drawing on Saturday, November 18 where four lucky players will each win $250 cash.

For more information about the Golden Nugget Laughlin and their upcoming promotions and entertainment or to book a stay at Golden Nugget Laughlin, please visit their website at GoldenNuggetLaughlin.com or give them a call at 800.237.1739. $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Charlie Daniels Band

98°

Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita December 9

Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita December 22

The Charlie Daniels Band is making a return to the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Diamond Center on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now through Star Tickets and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Rewards Center. Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 8pm.

98° have made their Christmas plans for this year. The group is embarking on a 31-city 98° at Christmas tour starting in November, highlighting their new album Let It Snow. This special holiday tour arrives at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Diamond Center on Friday, December 22, 2017. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale through Star Tickets and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Rewards Center. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.

From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genredefining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Awardwinning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels.

He began his career playing bluegrass music with the Misty Mountain Boys. After moving to Nashville in 1967, however, he began making a name for himself as a songwriter, session musician and producer. 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 Rider.”

Since then, the Charlie Daniels Band 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 Down 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. Last year he recorded and released his newest album, “Night Hawk,” a unique spin on cowboy songs both well known and uncovered through the years.

Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “The Diamond Center welcomes another legend in the music industry on December 9! The Charlie Daniels Band is returning to Desert Diamond Casino with tickets starting at only $25!” $

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Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “Nick and Drew Lachey announced the official reunion of 98° in 2012 and ever since then Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has been waiting to bring them to Southern Arizona!

Fans shouldn’t wait long to get tickets for this must-see holiday show at the Diamond Center on December 23, a perfect gift for your friends!”

The vocal quartet comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons who are renowned for signature R&B-tinged, four-part harmonies will release Let It Snow, their new Christmas album on October 13, 2017 via UMe. It is their first new album in 4 years and a follow-up 18 years in the making to the now classic album This Christmas.

Recording Let It Snow was an easy decision. "As a group, our favorite record, hands down, is This Christmas,” says Drew.

"We’re proud of the music, the harmonies, the production. It's a Christmas record that every year people can put on and enjoy.” "We have primarily a female audience, but we’ll have guys come up to us and say, 'You know what? I love the Christmas album; my mom bought it for me.’ It’s bro code that the Christmas album’s allowed," Timmons jokingly added. For info visit DDCAZ.com or call 1.800.DDC.WINS. $ 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.

SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

DO CASINO VISITORS SET A BUDGET? And, More Importantly, Do They Stick To It?

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ou’ve been down on your luck and the jackpots have been few and far between. The money you brought with you to the casino didn’t last as long as you’d hoped it would. Now you’re out of a bankroll, aren’t quite ready to go home, and wondering what to do? Tempted by all the ATM machines just a spitting distance away, you struggle with the urge to give in and just take out more money. Funny how you may have to walk around a while to find where the restroom, buffet or players club is at a casino, but an ATM always just happens to be right in front of you—with at least one person waiting in line!

Not setting a budget or going over a predetermined amount is the biggest mistake gamblers make and we’ve all been guilty of it at one time or another. If you don’t consider how many spins on a slot machine or hands at the blackjack table your money

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will buy you when determining your budget for a night out at the casino, then you may be setting yourself up for disappointment! Bringing $100 with you to the casino if you intend on playing for several hours may not be such a realistic expectation. If you’re playing the slots at 50 cents per spin, your $100 will buy you 200 spins. You may be done with those spins and out of money in 15 minutes or less if things don’t go well. Always be realistic when setting your budget. You don’t want to be out of money waiting around for your friends or family or, worse yet, running to the ATM for more money! $

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 & GAMES

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800-756-8744 321

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Sources: AZ Dept. of Gaming—Current Tribal Gaming Status as of 10/01/17 & direct inquiries at press time. Not responsible for incorrect information. Contact editor@azgamingguide.com to make updates.

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