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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NEW SLOTS

16 TABLE GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 24 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 26 ARIZONA DOWNS 28 GAMING NEWS 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY

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ARIZONA STATE POKER CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE ARENA POKER ROOM AUGUST 9

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Read all about the great promotions patrons can participate in at the Golden Nugget Laughlin in July.

Everything you need to know about the return of year-round live horse racing to Arizona in Prescott Valley.

Ceremony celebrates the brand new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort reaching construction halfway point.

THE GOLDEN NUGGET IN LAUGHLIN, NV

ARIZONA DOWNS LIVE HORSE RACING

TOPPING OUT CEREMONY AT WE-KO-PA CASINO

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EDITOR’S NOTE

The ARENA Poker Room Hosts Arizona State Poker Championship

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his August, poker players of all skill levels from across the State and Country will converge on The ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort for their Annual Arizona State Poker Championship. The No Limit Hold’em tournament will feature a prize pool of more than $1.5 million dollars. Since its inception in 2004, the tournament has continuously grown in size and popularity. Registration for the Arizona State Poker Championship is currently underway in The ARENA Poker Room. The non-smoking poker room is the largest in the state with nearly 50 tables. It maintains a packed schedule of games and tournaments throughout the year, along with food specials to keep their players full and energetic.

As poker fans receive more information about Talking Stick Resort’s Arizona State Poker Championship in this month’s feature story, our readers who are slot enthusiasts will also be excited to learn about all the latest and greatest new slot installs in casinos across Arizona and beyond. We’ve got a great issue for you this month packed full of gaming news stories to keep you informed as well as hints and tips to make your casino experience a winning one!

We hope you enjoy this issue of the Arizona Gaming Guide magazine. Please visit our Facebook at: Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide, become part of our community and share your thoughts and experiences with others who also love the same casino games you do. You can sign up for our e-newsletter and find current and back issues of the Arizona Gaming Guide on our website at AZGamingGuide.com. Let me know what you think of this issue and have fun!

Thank You!

Alexandra

Alexandra Lang Editor-in-Chief editor@azgamingguide.com

Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 07 MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com PUBLISHER & SLOT GURU Chris Höft chris@azgamingguide.com EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alexandra Lang editor@azgamingguide.com ART DIRECTOR Melanie Mueller CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Al Moe Matt Probst Mark Novak Steve Bazzar TJ Jorgensen Megan Conner Lana Hartmann Samantha Becker ADVERTISING SALES Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com Nina Consiglio nina@azgamingguide.com MAILING INFORMATION Arizona Gaming Guide P.O. Box 20636 Mesa, Arizona 85277 INTERNET INFORMATION AZGamingGuide.com Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide Copyright © 2019 The Arizona Gaming Guide. All rights reserved.

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You must be 21 or older to gamble. Please play responsibly.

Help is available at 1.800.NEXT.STEP or problemgambling.az.gov.

Arizona’s State Gaming Regulatory Agency: Arizona Department of Gaming 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007 1.602.771.4263 or azgaming.gov Tribal Gaming Funded Problem Gambling Resource: Division of Problem Gambling 1.800.NEXT.STEP or 1.800.639.8783 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 450, Phoenix, 85007 1.602.542.8998 or problemgambling.az.gov

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PLAYERS TALK Q: Do I have the right to keep a casino ticket I find on the floor or in a slot machine’s ticket tray? A friend told me it needs to be turned into the casino. I don’t agree! Why should the casino have it??

Anonymous – Phoenix, Arizona A: 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 lost 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 land-based 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 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 and you may be charged with theft!

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 determine 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. 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.

Here are some fun facts about cashout vouchers: The cashout voucher is a bearer instrument and the casino is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

The casino is discharged from any liability or claims once the cashout voucher is presented for redemption.

The casino reserves the right to withhold validation and payment pending an investigation to determine whether the voucher is lost or stolen.

If there is a problem with a ticket it is void! Therefore, a patron should call a casino employee over immediately if any of the information on a printed ticket is incorrect or missing (such as the date and time, the casino name and address, validation number and barcode) to avoid any potential issues. $

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NEW SLOTS

Jurassic Park Trilogy Now At Talking Stick Resort In Scottsdale

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alking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona just installed the brand-new Jurassic Park Trilogy video slots from IGT. The game is set to a penny denomination and has a minimum 75 credit bet. These five reel, 40 pay line games feature a linked Multi-Level Progressive. Plus, players initiate the Jurassic Park Trilogy Jackpot Bonus when bonus symbols simultaneously land on reels two and four or when they collect bonus symbols on reels two and four through the persistence feature. The Jurassic Park Trilogy Jackpot Bonus is played on a DNA game board. Players are shown an active game board with each bet change, encouraging higher bets for better jackpot odds. Players receive a game board based on their initial spin bet with a game piece in the center. Players make picks to reveal directions of movement for the game piece to collect credits, progressive jackpots and Mr. DNA. When players land on a dinosaur they are awarded the corresponding jackpot amount and if they collect 10 Mr. DNA, the top jackpot is awarded. $

Carnival In Rio Super Spin Now At Desert Diamond Casinos Tucson

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he biggest show on Earth is now in Tucson! Carnival in Rio Super Spin from Everi is making a debut appearance in Southern Arizona at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson.

Carnival in Rio Super Spin brings the same incredible anticipation and excitement to the casino floor that the real Rio Carnival delivers through unique match and free spin features. This original game with four sets of five reels available at any bet level features Everi’s popular Wild Match feature that awards full reels of additional wilds for big wins and a super spin element that will have players’ adrenaline pumping.

One spin is awarded with a multiplier from 2x – 100x, which is applied to all four reel sets. With the free spin feature, players will appreciate the opportunity for five free spins when five or more scattered free spin symbols land on any reel. Plus, the slot features a convenient charging station for mobile devices. Experience the Carnival in Rio Super Spin in the Old Pueblo!

For more information on the latest slots, visit DDCAZ.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow on Facebook (/ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $

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NEW SLOTS

Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel Now At Mazatzal Casino In Payson

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new version of Everi’s popular Smokin’ Hot Stuff brand, based on the friendly and fiery comic book character Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel, is now available for play at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson, Arizona. This exciting new slot machine game offers players an incredible 243 Ways to win with a classic symbol set.

The game features Hot Stuff multipliers and a progressive pick bonus with six levels of progressive jackpots available at all bet levels. When a Hot Stuff symbol is part of a winning combination on reels 2, 3, or 4, it multiplies the winning combination by 2x, 3x, or 4x. After any base game spin, the progressive pick bonus is triggered randomly adding even more excitement for players. Offered on Everi’s new Empire 5527 cabinet, the platform features a portrait-oriented 55-inch upper display and landscape-oriented 27-inch lower touch display to dazzle players.

For more information about Smokin’ Hot Stuff Wicked Wheel and other exciting games, visit Everi.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Sex And The City Ultra Now At Gila River Hotels & Casinos Wild Horse Pass

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he new slot machine by IGT, Sex and the City Ultra video slots, combines the iconic Sex and the City brand with innovative PowerSight technology to create a gaming experience unlike any other. With PowerSight technology, players can use their eyes instead of their hands to control player-selectable components of gameplay in pick bonuses by simply staring at on-screen graphics.

In the Champagne bonus, players can choose to utilize PowerSight technology and then pop bubbles by simply looking at them. As the bubbles pop, players collect diamonds for a chance to win credits or multipliers. The game’s mini jackpot feature is initiated when a blackout of a single character occurs. Players are then prompted to select boxes to find two matching items to win the credits or jackpot affiliated with a character from the Sex and the City show. Housed on the CrystalCurve ULTRA gaming machine, this five reel, 30 pay line game features an operator configurable maximum bet and features five of the most recognizable characters from the popular show.

For more information about this game and other IGT products, visit IGT.com. $

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NEW SLOTS

Coming Soon

Willie Nelson

By Everi

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he legendary country music of Willie Nelson, one of the most iconic American singer-songwriters of all time, is on slot floors now with this newest installment of the Empire MPX series of games. Filled with rare personal footage of Willie and six of his hit songs, players will love the game’s eight unique, highwayman inspired bonus features including the Bloody Mary Morning Respins, I Gotta Get Drunk Pick Bonus, and On the Road Again with expanding reels.

The five reel, 243 Ways game also includes Willie’s Outlaw Jackpot prize of $1,199, which triggers when players land five Willie’s Outlaw Jackpot symbols on the reels or inside the card trick bonus. Empire MPX is a space efficient premium cabinet with a crisp 43-inch 1080p HD portrait display, game-controlled lighting, and a convenient charging station for mobile devices.

For more information about Willie Nelson and other exciting games from Everi, visit Everi.com. $

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TABLE GAMES

By Al Moe

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GAMING—PART I How Casinos Use Psychology

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asinos don’t trick you into gambling. We’re all adults here. But once you’re inside, the psychological is thick, like your boss. Maybe not Vulcan mind-melding, but there’s some thought-bending. That’s business these days, from flashing Internet ads matching your searches to our need to get “likes” and “follows” on social media.

Subtle Psychological Control We’re all used to casinos without clocks, or windows that would betray the setting sun, and finding there’s no way to walk through the casino floor without going past slots and table games. It’s a casino, and they want you to gamble. What would McDonald’s be without a place to order burgers?

So, casinos use psychology against you, but their success is greatly enhanced because we, as humans, are easy to manipulate. Don’t believe me? Read on, Macduff.

Not unlike your local supermarket with a club that offers discounted gas, we are enticed to be loyal; to do the bulk of our gaming at one location. To get rewarded. It’s human frailty.

Notice me, praise my play, set goals for me to reach a more prestigious color group (yes, I’m for player’s cards and promos).

Some casinos automatically spray pleasant aromatic fragrances around the casino floor knowing it will keep you playing longer. Did you get your free drink yet?

Did you know you’re more likely to take risks when you are happy? The casino does! “Hey, more free drinks here!”

And, anything that makes you think you are in control helps the casino’s bottom line. Human nature again. But it’s especially sinister on slot machines because the correct frequency of near misses on the pay lines encourages prolonged gaming. That and the instant gratification of small pays, where the bells ring and your heart sings, and if you look, you’ll see you’re getting less back than your bet!

Psychologists have studied gambling and concluded that we gamble to get something missing in our lives, everything from love and acceptance, to sex and food. If you’re hungry, there’s a restaurant at the casino. If you want acceptance and social interaction, play table games where the dealer is paid to be pleasant and talk to you.

On the safe-sounding penny slots, you are often playing 50 lines for 2 cents each. That’s a buck a spin, and a typical payback of 27 cents. The constant reinforcement keeps you playing, but a $20 bill goes fast when you are losing 73 cents a spin. Still, we play because we might hit the jackpot on the next spin. It’s exciting.

Want to brood? Play some slots in a lonely section of the casino and have at it. You can find one easily. Just search for your favorite nickel slot. You’ll likely get lost, trapped in some dark slot alley, and give up and play dollars. No control over you there, right?

So, is it all bad? No. Most people gamble to have fun, and your local casino isn’t any more sinister than your supermarket. Just temper your emotions and your bankroll and keep in mind that the casino always has the advantage. Go soft on the pedal and hit the brake when you must. $

Studies have shown that fast-beat music makes you gamble faster. Think you’ll hear some soft classical music at the casino tonight? Not likely.

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. His book, “Vegas and the Mob," is available online at Amazon.com. He is also the proud father of four beautiful girls.

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TABLE GAMES

By TJ Jorgensen

A SIMPLE BASIC STRATEGY Invaluable Info For The Recreational Blackjack Player

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have been telling players for the last 20 years that the first step to playing winning blackjack is memorizing the basic strategy.

In fact, some of my columns have included a basic strategy chart. However, when I play blackjack, I can count on one hand the number of players that I have seen play it perfectly. Apparently, players just don't want to take the time to memorize it!

In a basic strategy chart, there are 250 squares with a hit, double, split, or stand in the box. For those of you part time and recreational players, I am going to give you a very simple strategy that only has 21 squares to memorize on the right side of this page. This simplified strategy will only add a 0.14% disadvantage to the house edge. That comes down to about a cost of one hand for every 12 hours of play. This strategy is not correct 100% of the time. To be clear, this strategy will help the part time and recreational players.

Here are some very bad player strategies I have seen lately that you should never try: The "Never Bust" Strategy. Here the player never hits a 12 or above. The player using this strategy is at a 3.91% disadvantage to a basic strategy player who is at about a 0.51% with a six deck game.

The "Mimic The Dealer” Strategy. Here the player hits until they bust or get 17 or better. The player never doubles or splits since the dealer isn't allowed to. This strategy puts the player at a 5.48% disadvantage.

The "Assume A 10 In The Hole” Strategy. When the dealer has an ace up, the hand is played according to basic strategy because the dealer would check for a blackjack. This strategy puts the player at a whopping 10.03% disadvantage!

If you just go to play blackjack once in a while, this simplified basic strategy is easy to learn and simple to play. Your money will last longer and, who knows, you might walk out a winner!

I have a brand new book out called How To Become A Blackjack Jedi. It teaches you everything you need to know and some things that you haven’t even thought of. Order it on my website at FreeWebs.com/TJsBlackjackCorner/MyBook.htm. $

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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.

COVER STORY—The Arizona State Poker Championship

THE ARENA POKER ROOM ARIZONA STATE POKER CHAMPIONSHIP—AUG. 9

This summer, the poker chips will be stacked as players from around the Southwest participate in the Valley’s biggest, and arguably the State’s biggest, tournament of the year; the Arizona State Poker Championship. Held in the resort’s famed ARENA Poker Room, the tournament will kick off on Friday, August 9, 2019 with an estimated prize pool of $1.5 million.

“The energy felt during the Arizona State Poker Championship is unlike any other we have throughout the year,” said Tom Young, Director of Poker at Talking Stick Resort. Players from across the country converge on the resort in the hopes of taking home the title. It is truly one of our most exciting times of year.”

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Players of all skill levels participate in the tournament from professional to novice. Upon entry, they will receive $16,000 in tournament chips with their $1,100 buy-in.

Should a player have interest in stacking the deck and starting with even more chips, they have the option to purchase an additional staff appreciation bonus of $10,000 for $30. However, the bonus must be purchased prior to players receiving their first hand.

For the first time ever, The ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort is now connected with Bravo Poker Live, the world’s most convenient and secure poker event registration portal on the web. Players are able to sign up as early as Monday, July 1, 2019 to secure their spot for the highly anticipated event. Participants can get access to this easy registration process by signing up at www.bravopokerlive.com.

Held over the course of five days with the first three days considered day ones. During those initial “day one” days, 470 seats will be sold. When the player count is reached, the remaining seats sold will be alternates. Those players eliminated during the first days of play have the option to rejoin the game the same day; up until the end of the first break at 11:15 a.m.

The Arizona State Poker Championship will commence at 9 a.m. each day with the semi-finals on Monday, August 12, 2019. The remaining players will return at 10 a.m. the following day on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 and play will continue until a new champion is crowned. The winner will take home $159,500, Rolex and a trophy, while second and third place will receive trophies and $119,350 and $88,000, respectively.

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COVER STORY—The HARRAH’S Arizona AK-CHIN StateHOTEL Poker AND Championship CASINO Continued Beyond the top three places, The ARENA Poker Room will give payouts to 10 percent of the number of entries and the final prize amounts will be based on the number of entrants. The following is the payout structure for the top 10 winners: First: $159,500 Second: $119,350 Third: $88,000 Fourth: $67,100 Fifth: $49,500 Sixth: $41,800 Seventh: $34,100 Eighth: $25,300 Ninth: $19,800 Tenth: $15,400 Players can continue to stay energized and focused with tableside food being served the duration of the tournament along with six short breaks each day. Additionally, players in the championship will have an opportunity for the ultimate break, an overnight stay at Talking Stick Resort. From August 9 – 13, 2019, they can reserve a room for the special tournament rate of $89 plus a $25 service fee.

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non-smoking poker room is the largest in the state with nearly 50 tables. It maintains a full schedule of games and tournaments throughout the year. Among the types of poker played include Omaha, Texas Hold’em, and 7-Card Stud, while various No Limit Hold’em tournaments run daily.

For more details about the 15th annual Arizona State Poker Championship, The ARENA Poker Room Seniors Poker Open and other tournaments, visit TalkingStickResort.com or call 1.480.850.7734. All participants must submit their buy-in during the signup process. Must be 21 or older to participate.

To reserve a room at Talking Stick Resort during the tournament, call 1.480.270.5555 and use the booking ID #18018. $

LAUGHLIN, NEVADA

By Elizabeth Schueren

IT’S SIZZLING HOT AT GOLDEN NUGGET $70,000 Beat The Heat Cash Giveaway Now Through August

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t all starts July 18-20, during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $25,000 Royal Riches Video Poker Tournament, where first place takes home $7,500! And, all tournament entrants are guaranteed to win cash. The tournament’s $50 entry fee includes two rounds of tournament play.

Plus, now through August, players could win a share of $5,000 every Saturday during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $70,000 Beat the Heat Cash Giveaway. In a total of four drawings, 5 winners will receive $200 cash at 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and 1 winner will receive $2,000 cash at 9:30 p.m.

Earning entries into their $70,000 Beat the Heat Cash giveaway is simple. Players can earn one entry for every 25 tier credits earned when playing their favorite slot or video poker machines, Thursday - Saturday each week.

For more information about Golden Nugget Laughlin, any of their upcoming promotions or to book a stay at Golden Nugget Laughlin, visit their website at GoldenNuggetLaughlin.com or call 1.800.237.1739.

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GOLDEN NUGGET 24K Select Club Join the 24K Select Club for free at Golden Nugget Laughlin and feel the rush on and off the casino floor. Just use it every time you play to earn Free Play, Tier Credits, event invitations and Comp Dollars redeemable at Golden Nugget and at Landry’s Inc. restaurants nationwide. That’s access to more than 500 locations coast-to-coast!

During your next trip to Golden Nugget Laughlin, make sure to visit the 24K Select Club Booth to become a member to start earning towards priority services, VIP experiences, luxurious accommodations, superb dining, show-stopping performances, and so much more! $

ARIZONA DOWNS

YEAR-ROUND LIVE HORSE RACING Arizona Downs Celebrated Inaugural Summer Meet On Memorial Day

ear-round live horse racing has returned to Arizona with the opening of Arizona Downs in Prescott Valley.

The racetrack celebrated its inaugural summer meet when it opened its gates to more than 8,000 fans over its fourday grand opening on Memorial Day weekend. The newly renovated Arizona Downs features Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, and an entertainment-packed season that continues every weekend through Labor Day.

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summer racing season includes 35 days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing on Saturdays and Sundays, and eight races each day. Arizona Downs is a mile-long racetrack, with a spacious venue that features concession stands, a restaurant and bar with scenic 360-degree views, more than 150 in-house TV screens, and both mutuel and self-bet machines. The racetrack also offers a simulcasting room that opens for wagering daily at 9 a.m., and a deli with a full bar throughout the day.

“There is a lot of excitement about Arizona Downs here in the state, and among horse racing fans across the country,” said Arizona Downs General Manager Ann McGovern. “Year-round horse racing strengthens the industry and benefits everyone – the horse owners, breeders, jockeys, and related professions that will now be able to stay in the state to compete. And, of course, there are thousands of fans who will be able to enjoy horse racing in Arizona throughout the year.”

The management at Arizona Downs is dedicated to drawing new fans to horse racing. During live race days, dozens of people make their way to the 2nd floor Beer Garden to purchase locally brewed craft beer for just $5 a pint, and then venture over to “Pickin’ the Ponies,” a betting workshop that takes place each live race day at 11:30 a.m. The workshop is tailored to the audiences who attend, from novices to the more serious bettors who are looking for tips of the day.

Located in the heart of scenic Prescott Valley, Arizona Downs’

In an effort to attract families, Arizona Downs has also incorpo-

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ARIZONA DOWNS

rated family fun into the mix of entertainment options available on live race days. Families with young children can be seen walking from the grandstands to the Findlay Toyota Family Fun Zone, where they play corn hole, and tetherball, and watch the FIDO 500 mini puppy races. More than a dozen miniature purebred dogs, most of which are rescue dogs, participate in races that take place between the horse races throughout the day.

we’re keeping it very affordable. We want parents and children alike who haven’t experienced horse racing to fall in love with the sport.”

“Families are searching for new experiences they can share together without draining their wallets,” said McGovern. “We’ve planned our entire summer season with families in mind, and

To see the complete racing calendar, purchase tickets, and find Arizona Downs off track betting locations, visit their website at ArizonaDowns.com. $

Arizona Downs’ admission gates open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and post time for the first race is 1 p.m. General admission is $2. Kids 10 and under are free.

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GAMING NEWS

Criminal Charges Involving Unsanctioned Mixed Martial Arts Events Continue to Mount

ESPN & Caesars Entertainment Announce Innovative Collaboration For Sports Betting Content

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) filed additional charges in justice court on May 22, 2019, against Mr. Roland Sarria and Mr. Todd Whitmoyer for their suspected involvement in unsanctioned combat sporting events. These charges relate to an event that took place on February 2, 2019, at Maya New York Pizza Bar & Grill, located near Brown Road & Mesa Drive, in Mesa.

ESPN is joining forces with Caesars Entertainment to bring the best in sports betting news and entertainment content to fans around the world. The deal includes building a new ESPN-branded studio at The LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where sports betting-themed content will be created, along with segments for ESPN’s recently launched sports betting-related show, Daily Wager.

These new charges are in addition to those filed against the defendants on April 26, 2019, for similar cage-style, unsanctioned events conducted in Phoenix and Glendale. All charges arose from an Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) investigation into the activities of both defendants who reside in Maricopa County. City of Mesa officials and Mesa Police Department aided ADG’s investigation, which began in 2018.

The studio will serve as a Vegas hub for odds-related content and will contribute to any number of ESPN linear, digital and social shows as well as ESPN.com and the ESPN app.

“Fighters competing in an unsanctioned event put themselves and their opponents at risk for serious harm,” said Dr. Ken Ota, Arizona-licensed and certified ringside physician. “Event sanctioning is necessary to ensure maximal health and safety of competitors.”

Caesars will also serve as ESPN’s official odds data supplier across TV and digital, receiving associated attribution across ESPN. Additional advertising and sponsorship activations will roll out in the coming months and throughout the deal term.

The Arizona Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Commission regulates and sanctions amateur and professional MMA, professional boxing and kickboxing, and touch man contests conducted statewide. Arizona’s requirements for sanctioned events are in place to protect the health and safety of participants and the public, and ensure a fair fight.

“We’re really excited about the long-term value this collaboration with ESPN will create and thrilled that, starting immediately, ESPN's platforms will begin featuring odds information generated by Caesars Entertainment. Millions of sports fans look to ESPN as a sports authority, and Caesars is honored to have been selected for having the best odds to serve those fans. When you combine that level of exposure alongside the unique opportunity to build a studio along the famed Las Vegas Strip, this deal is truly unique,” said Chris Holdren, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Caesars Entertainment. $

ADG takes tips about unsanctioned events involving unarmed combat sports events very seriously. If you have a tip, or just need information, please call 1.602.364.1721. $

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It will also play a vital role during major sporting events, and especially during the growing number of marquee events hosted in Las Vegas. The new studio will launch in 2020.

GAMING NEWS

“Topping-Out Ceremony” Marks Debut Of New We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Name And Logo (Formerly Fort McDowell Casino) On June 6, 2019, members of the Yavapai Nation hosted a Topping-Out Ceremony at the location of the new We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort. In addition to marking an important milestone in the construction project, the ceremony also marked the debut of the new name We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort (formerly Fort McDowell Casino) and the new logo. The new casino is located in the heart of Fort McDowell’s Yavapai Nation on the eastern edge of Scottsdale, Arizona. The function of the Topping-Out Ceremony is to bring a building good luck and mark the intermediate point of the project. This point identifies that the construction team is about to dry-in-the-roof, which means the roof can provide semi-protection from the elements. The structural phase of the building remains on schedule to open the We-KoPa Casino Resort in the summer of 2020.

As part of an ancient tradition, a special white painted beam with a Christmas tree placed on top was hoisted into place by a large construction crane. A banner was adorned with the logos of the project team: Kitchell Construction (General Contractor); Thalden Boyd Emery (Architects); W.E. O’Neil (Owner Representative); along with the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort’s new logo and the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation tribal seal. The beam was signed by casino and resort employees, construction crew, tribal members and tribal elders and the project construction team in a special signing ceremony prior to the placement by the Kitchell construction crew. The commemorative beam was placed in the framework of the new facility’s Porte Cochere.

The new multi-million dollar casino property will be 244,000 square feet and includes a 4 story parking garage, a larger casino area with a garden court, specialty high-end dining, sports bar with entertainment stage and other new amenities.

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort was created by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation to serve as a major Arizona vacation destination. From outdoor adventures to relaxing spa retreats, this new venue will offer premium accommodations, championship golf, fun gaming, Southwestern entertainment and unique shopping. Visit FortMcDowellDestination.com for more info.

The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is a 950 member Native American tribe that call Central Arizona’s upper Sonoran Desert home. Located to the northeast of Phoenix within Maricopa County, Arizona, the 40 square mile reservation is a small part of the ancestral territory of the once nomadic Yavapai people, who hunted and gathered food in a vast area of Arizona’s desert lowland and mountainous Mogollon Rim country. The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is located at 10424 N. Fort McDowell Road, Fountain Hills, AZ 85264. Telephone: 1.480.789.7000. $

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As part of an ancient tradition, a special white painted beam with a Christmas tree placed on top was hoisted into place by a large construction crane to bring the building good luck and mark the intermediate point of the construction project.

Tribal President Bernadine Burnette signs the commemorative beam for the Topping Out ceremony for the new multimillion dollar We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

Photos by Larry Arbanas, courtesy of We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

GAMING NEWS

Congress Members Petition The U.S. Treasury To Increase The Tax Reporting Threshold On Slot Machine And Bingo Jackpots To $5,000 In a letter dated May 13, 2019, members of Congress Dina Titus (D-Nevada) and Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) wrote to Assistant Treasury Secretary David Kautter to use its authority to increase the threshold for reporting slot and bingo winnings.

The letter states, “the current threshold for bingo and slot was set at $1,200 in 1977 through regulation and has not been updated since then. As the value of a $1,200 jackpot has decreased due to inflation, the number of jackpots hitting that threshold and requiring reporting has increased.”

The industry has long argued that the low reporting threshold is detrimental to the customer experience and disruptive to the casino floor.

The letter maintains, “When a player hits the jackpot on a slot machine above the $1,200 threshold, the machine locks up and

stops play. Staff must issue a W-2G form to the player and validate its accuracy. Raising the threshold would reduce the paperwork burden on businesses and players while ensuring the tax code reflects current economic realities.”

Titus and LaHood also argued in their letter that, “If indexed to inflation, the current threshold would be around $5,000.”

In 2016, the IRS attempted to lower the threshold even further down to $600 but was prevented due to serious protests from the gaming industry and the American Gaming Association. $

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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

Editor’s Picks

Josh Turner

Felipe Esparza

Harrah’s Ak-Chin—Maricopa September 28

Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita July 26

Josh Turner, MCA Nashville recording artist, will be bringing his rich, deep voice and distinctive sound to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Saturday, September 28, 2019. The Events Center, which opened in early 2019, seats 2,000 people and is part of the Casino’s multi-million dollar renovation.

“Last Comic Standing” champion Felipe Esparza is making a return visit to Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Diamond Center on Friday, July 26, 2019. Tickets start at $25 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Star Tickets and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. This is an ages 18 and older show.

As one of country music’s most recognizable talents, Turner has been honored with multiple Grammy, CMA and ACM award nominations, as well as received six Inspirational Country Music Awards. Turner is known for his unique voice and many hits including “Hometown Girl,” “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man,” “Time Is Love,” “Why Don’t We Just Dance” and “Long Black Train.” In addition, Turner is one of the youngest members inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, selling more than eight million units and topping more than 1.5 billion in global streaming and populated radio.

Along with his success as a musician, Turner has also tackled the written word as an author. He released his first book, “Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood,” in 2014, highlighting songwriting and performing in his childhood. In support of early music education, Turner created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist other children following the same path and mirroring his own upbringing.

Tickets for Josh Turner—Live in Concert are on sale now through Ticketmaster with prices starting at $35. All ages are welcome to enjoy the performance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

For more information about this show or Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, please visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com or call 1.800.502.8000. $

Comedian and actor Felipe Esparza is best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. After 17 years of stand-up comedy, various television appearances, and two movies, Felipe competed on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2010, walking away with the top prize. Two years later he produced and released on Showtime his first one-hour stand-up special, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You.” In 2014 he launched his podcast, “What’s Up, Fool?” on the All Things Comedy network where it entered the top 15 comedy podcasts and the top 70 podcasts in all categories within the first week of its release.

Over the course of his career, Felipe has appeared in a national Honda campaign and a national Target commercial. He has also been on “The Eric Andre Show,” regular segments on TruTV’s “World’s Dumbest…,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Comics Unleashed,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” Showtime’s “Comics Without Borders,” TBS’s “Lopez Tonight,” and Galavision’s first English-speaking show “Que Locos.”

For more information, visit their website at DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. You can also follow Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $ 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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Editor’s Picks

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT

The Mavericks & Los Lobos

4NR—A Tribute To Foreigner

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino July 5

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino July 26

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino will welcome The Mavericks and Los Lobos to The Events Center stage July 5, 2019. Doors 7pm, Show 8pm. Tickets start at $34.50 and are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets. The Events Center, which opened in early 2019, seats 2,000 people and is part of a multi-million dollar renovation.

On Friday, July 26, 2019, Mazatzal welcomes 4NR a tribute to Foreigner. With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million.

The Mavericks’ genre-defying music has been connecting with fans for the last three decades, with hits such as “What A Crying Shame” and “All Night Long.” They also took home the American Music Association’s award for Best Duo or Group of the Year in 2015. With such diverse musical abilities, the band is able to seamlessly blend elements of Tex-Mex, Cuban bolero, R&B, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. These multifaceted artists have also been able to translate their musical talents behind the scenes, founding their own record label Mono Mundo Recordings in 2016. With their newfound independence, they were able to produce their own album, “Brand New Day,” in 2017.

Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” Foreigner also features strongly in every category in Billboard’s Greatest of All Time listing.

Los Lobos is a Mexican American band with hits such as “La Bamba,” “Too Small Heart” and “Son of the Sun.” The award winning band has taken home a Grammy for Best Mexican American/Tejano Music Performance, as well as a nomination for Best Americana Album. Their dynamic songwriting and eclectic style also shot “La Bamba” to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987. In recent years, the band released their album “Gates of Gold,” continuing to foster their unique sound with a blend of Tex-Mex, country, folk, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music.

4NR is an upper-echelon tribute of the highest caliber. Comprised of experienced, world-class touring and recording/ session musicians from Los Angeles, Boston, New York and Great Britain. Their explosive show is matched by their uncanny ability to replicate Foreigner's powerful repertoire. In 2014 the band performed on AXSTV "World's Greatest Tribute Bands" in front of an estimated 1 million viewers and stunned the audience with the near perfect replication of the Foreigner sound. 4NR plays all the hits - from Foreigner's late-70s FM Radio-hits - all the way up to their MTV Top 10's of the 80s as well as some "deep-cuts", for the die-hard fans.

A 4NR show will have you on your feet from the first note to the last leaving you with a feeling of not just another tribute show, but a 4NR experience!

UPCOMING SHOWS AT HARRAH’S AK-CHIN CASINO Los Lonely Boys & Ozomatli—June 8 Creedence Clearwater Revisited—June 15 Bell Biv Devoe—August 30 $

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the event, and are available online at MazatzalCasino.com or at the cashier cage.

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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN

By Sami Becker

SOFTWARE GLITCHES Who’s Really At Risk—The Player Or The Casino?

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ast month’s article regarding slot machine malfunctions raised quite a stir amongst readers of my column! I received numerous emails and handwritten letters with concerns and questions about whether or not we players need to be worried about the legitimacy of the statement malfunction voids all pays and plays. Dale from Glendale was just one of dozens of readers who wanted to know, “Are we, as players, at risk of software glitches?” Susan from Buckeye was curious “what could happen during a software glitch.” And, Ron from Avondale needed reassurance that “software glitches don’t happen on a regular basis.”

First, rest-assured that software glitches are extremely rare!

And, second of all, the casinos are the ones most at risk if a software glitch does occur! Several years ago, gamblers at Caesars in Indiana raked in nearly half a million dollars in two days on one slot machine that was registering ten times more money than the players were inserting. Putting a $20 bill into the game was actually being recorded as $200! Players didn’t even need to play the slot. They could just cash out their inflated ticket and leave. Security tapes later showed people just walking up to the machine, inserting $100 and cashing out $1,000! A young couple finally reported the problem to security and it was determined that the machine’s bill acceptors had been incorrectly set for the Philippines instead of the United States which instructed the machine to multiply credits by ten!

We asked a Gaming Device Compliance Manager at the Arizona Department of Gaming if he has ever come across a situation where a player was actually being cheated by a software glitch?

He said he couldn’t recall a single incident during his tenure as an inspector for the Department, and during the time he was a slot technician previously, that there was an instance of slot software cheating a customer.

“Based on my experience, when there is a problem with a slot, the casino is at a disadvantage. Slot machines are a huge liability and risk for the casinos! It’s not the other way around. Players are not the ones who are at a disadvantage if a blip occurs.

Even though there is a disclaimer on every slot machine that states malfunction voids all pays and plays, casinos tend to provide some form of compensation to a player in the event of a malfunction anyway. One time a slot’s touch screen stopped work-

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ing while the player was in the bonus and the casino paid out the maximum possible bonus award on the slot to the customer as a result since they couldn’t complete the bonus!,” said the Gaming Compliance Manager.

Obviously, software glitches can pose serious problems that no casino, slot manufacturer, independent laboratory or regulatory agency wants to deal with. Ultimately, if something goes awry with a slot machine one individual or a group of individuals will be held accountable and the repercussions can involve fines, loss of jobs, and even lawsuits! That is why casino gaming is so secure. There is so much testing, certifying, and regulating to prevent these kinds of problems from occurring and that is why software glitches are so extremely rare! $

FUN & GAMES

CHINESE HOROSCOPE—Year Of The Pig For July 2019...Pray for good luck on these dates: 1, 3, 6, 11, 13, 17, 22, 26, 31. The best days to travel: 1, 6, 9, 11, 16, 17, 23, 28, 29. The best days to meet a friend or relative: 13, 16, 19, 21, 22. There is no overlap this month!

The people born under the Pig sign are: Warm-hearted, honest, tolerant, highly value and have many friends, help friends without hesitation, and like to share what they have with others.

Dates for Year Of The Pig: 02/04/35-01/23/36, 01/22/47-02/09/48, 02/08/59-01/27/60, 01/27/71-02/24/72, 02/13/83-02/01/84, 01/31/95-02/18/96, 02/18/07-02/06/08, 02/05/19-01/24/20.

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