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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NEW SLOTS
14 TABLE GAMES 18 ELECTRONIC GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 24 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 26 GAMING NEWS 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES 38 CASINO DIRECTORY
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POP YOUR WAY TO PERFECT WINS WITH GAMING ARTS’ NEW SLOTS AT CASINO DEL SOL
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Writer Daniel Cruikshank shares his knowledge of and appreciation for this popular electronic game.
Read about all the new promotions, tournaments, and events featured this month at the Golden Nugget.
Everi’s exciting White Hot Diamonds slot machine pays out big at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley.
THE BASICS OF THE CRAPS ELECTRONIC GAMES
GOLDEN NUGGET IN LAUGHLIN, NEVADA
PHOENIX AREA RESIDENT WINS $452,936 ON SLOT
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EDITOR’S NOTE
Gaming Arts’ New Slots Pop’N Pays At Casino Del Sol In Tucson
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he casino gaming device manufacturer Gaming Arts, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been reinventing bingo, keno, slots, and casino systems since 2009. Their mission is to revolutionize the gaming experience for players through their continual focus on exactly that mission. Players can find Gaming Arts’ games and systems all over casinos in Arizona and across the country. This month’s feature focuses on their exciting and popular brand of games called Pop’N Pays, available first in Arizona at Casino del Sol in Tucson. Our readers, who are slot enthusiasts, will also be excited to learn about all the latest and greatest new slot installs in casinos all across Arizona and beyond. Plus, in this month’s installment, we’ve continued with the Electronic Table Games coverage. 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 09 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. The Arizona Gaming Guide (AGG) presents casino industry and gaming related facts and editorial opinions. AGG accepts no responsibility and no liability for any actions of readers based on articles and/or advertisements presented within. AGG is not liable for claims made in articles and/or advertisements. All pictures, images, logos, trademarks and trade names, etc. are the sole property of their respective owners. Intended for single use only. Reproduction in part or in whole in any form without consent is not permitted. Sale and/or distribution in any form without consent is not permitted. Check all details with the respective casino’s Players Club. Our full legal disclaimer can be found at AZGamingGuide.com/index_files/legal_disclaimer.html. 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: Aren’t all the casinos owned by the Indians here in Arizona? Why can’t the casinos get together and make sure they all have the same slots for us to play? This should be so easy and it’s so annoying when I can’t find all the games I like to play at [a casino] but I really want to play them! Magdalena Garcia – Tucson, AZ A: Magdalena, in Arizona there are 15 individual Native American Tribes that operate over 20 casinos on their own or they have an outside company run the casino for them. As you can imagine, this automatically creates a competitive environment. As a result, casinos are not going to make the purchasing of slot machines a collaborative process! Even if two or more casinos are operated by the same tribe, or by the same company on their behalf, there are no guarantees about the composition of the slot floor in terms of the games they offer. Each casino will ultimately make their own decisions about which slots to offer their patrons as every casino is unique in many different ways; all of which affect the slot floor. Q: I recently picked up one of your issues at Cliff Castle Casino. I’ve got a slot machine in my home and after reading the instructions it says that the payouts are adjustable by resetting a certain switch. My question is: If I can adjust my machine for more or less payouts, can the casinos also set their machines the same way and do they? Is there a way to get your magazine online each month? I do plan on reading your magazine each month from now on either by getting an issue at the casino or online. Thank you. D. Malnati – Wickenburg, Arizona The answer to your first question regarding slot machine payouts is YES! Just like you, the casinos can set their machines to various different payback settings. However, before casinos change the settings on their games, they must notify the Arizona Department of Gaming and document the changes. A request for a change must be submitted to the Department 30 days in advance and inspectors need to come out and verify the new settings. Employees from the casino, the Tribal Gaming Agency, and the Arizona Department of Gaming all need to be present when changes to the games are made. It’s just not as easy as many people believe for a casino to “tighten” or “loosen” their games. A strict process needs to be adhered to and several people from various different departments and regulatory agencies need to be involved. This is why many casinos don’t change their settings after the initial percentages have been chosen when the games are first installed! To answer your second question, you can read and enjoy our publication in several different ways! 1. As you know, you can pick up free copies of our magazines in casinos all across Arizona as well as in non-gaming locations. 2. You can subscribe to our e-newsletter through our website AZGamingGuide.com and have the magazine in your inbox. 3. Become our fan at Facebook.com/ArizonaGamingGuide! $
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NEW SLOTS
Star Watch Fire Now At Desert Diamond Casino In Tucson
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our stars will align at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson with Star Watch Fire! Experience erupting volcanoes and galactic phenomenon in this “slotapocalyptic” game from Konami. Luminous stars reward credit prizes, progressive wins, and bonus prizes, which may award wheel spins of a great magnitude. Courageous players are rewarded; higher bets result in a greater chance of a higher jackpot in this new betting structure. Star Watch Fire includes two times line and scatter wins during free games and action stacked symbols on all reels. Catch Star Watch Fire at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson! For more information on the latest slots at Desert Diamond Casinos, visit DDCAZ.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow them on Facebook (/ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $
Lucky Buddha By IGT
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ring good fortune to you with IGT’s Lucky Buddha Video Slots and its innovative repeating multipliers feature!
After a win, the winning symbol is added to the top of the reels and assigned up to a 10X multiplier that will apply to any subsequent win of the same symbol over the next seven spins. Three scattered bonus symbols on reels one, two, and three trigger one spin in the wheel bonus for a chance to win bonus credits, free games, or progressives. Offered on the CrystalDual 27 and CrystalSlant gaming machines, this 30 pay line game features a 60 credit cost to cover. For more information about Lucky Buddha and other exciting games by IGT, visit IGT.com. $
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NEW SLOTS
Coming Soon
Longship Legend By IGT
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xperience next-level player excitement on the casino floor with IGT’s Hyper Hits Longship Legend Multi-Level Progressives Video Slots.
During the Hyper Hits feature, all symbols on reel five are framed with gold or silver discs. When a five-of-a-kind win passes through a gold disc, the associated progressive jackpot is awarded. If a five-of-akind win passes through a silver disc, then bonus credits up to 50x a player’s wager are awarded. During the free games feature, any wild symbol that lands on the reels will expand, making the entire reel wild. Players can experience this exciting three level progressive game on the CrystalDual 27 gaming machine. For more information about Hyper Hits Longship Legend and other exciting games by IGT, visit IGT.com. $
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Coming Soon
NEW SLOTS
Dragon Surge By EVERI
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lot machine manufacturer Everi continues to expand its deep library of original content titles with the introduction of Dragon Surge on the Empire MPX cabinet.
The five reel, 720 Ways video slot features thrilling bonus features designed to fully engage today’s video gambler. The expanding reels feature expands reels 2, 3, and 4 up to eight reel positions high, increasing the number of ways up to 4,400 for exciting wins and heart-pounding excitement. One of three enticing progressives can be won whenever one to three Koi fish reach the top of the expanded reels. The free spin bonus is triggered by 3 to 12 scattered yin yang symbol combinations that award up to 60 spins plus retriggers. The space efficient Empire MPX is sought after by today’s most active players featuring a crisp 43-inch 1080p HD portrait based display, game-controlled lighting, and a convenient charging station for mobile devices. This game will be available for play at your favorite casino in Arizona and beyond very soon! For more information about this slot and other Everi products, visit Everi.com. $
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TABLE GAMES By Al Moe
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF GAMING—PT. III Psychology To Help You Beat The Casino
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o you know what your motivation to gamble is? Are you going to the casino to see other people? To forget about the day’s events, or to just have some fun? How and where you gamble should depend on your answers. If you’re shooting for a big score, maybe a slot machine with a big jackpot is the answer. Or perhaps you’ll want to play the side bets at Blackjack and try for a jackpot there. If you’re going for fun or interaction with the masses, skip the pricey side-bets and only make the standard wagers. You’ll risk less and probably find that your bankroll goes farther. You can dramatically improve your odds of winning by refusing to be dominated psychologically. It’s a good thing to learn a little Basic Strategy at Blackjack so you can mash the house edge down to less than 1%. When you do, the house will only beat you for one penny on every dollar you bet. But what about the slot machines? Don’t let the psychology of penny slots dominate you! They entice you with a low wager and chances to win on so many lines. You don’t want to miss out, right?
about making an important call or raise, or bluff. And, more than anything else, you’ll want to know what’s motivating your opponents.
But penny slots are designed to take a lot more than a penny to play. On most games, you’ll be playing 2 cents per line. And, the games offer multiple lines. The more lines you bet, the more chances you have to win, but the more you bet, the more the casino wins. It’s a vicious cycle.
What if your opponent is losing, cranky, and shoving raises in every hand? Don’t get mad; it’s good for you. Just be patient and play only your best cards, and sometimes you’ll be able to play a lesser hand because you’ve got great pre-flop pot odds.
Instead of trying to bet every line and win the biggest jackpot, you can bet just enough to get to the bonus screens and win those payouts. It’s the same with video poker. It’s not mandatory that you bet 50 credits. You just want to get the 4000-coin payoff for a Royal Flush, and that usually only costs 5 credits. At slots and table games, play at your own pace. Don’t let outside influences (other players, the music, your impatience) dictate your action. Take enough time to play accurately, and don’t settle for playing the slot machines you don’t really like or for limits you aren’t comfortable with. Psychology At Poker At the poker tables, you’ll want to be fresh and ready to play. You’ll also want to have a large enough bankroll to not worry
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Just don’t think you’ll be able to bluff. They’ll call you to the end, so you better have the goods. At the same time, make sure you value bet your reasonable hands because, again, they are going to call you all the way. And finally, don’t try to settle a score (love, hate, lucky-player frustration) in any gaming situation. You won’t be thinking clearly, and you shouldn’t take your issues out on your bankroll. Set a monetary limit and stay psychologically sound, it’s your best gamble. $ 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.
TABLE GAMES By TJ Jorgensen
$115 AN HOUR PLAYING BLACKJACK I Do It And, If You Put Your Mind To It, So Can You!
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any recreational players think that it would be fun and glamorous to be a professional Blackjack player. It does have its perks; it can be rewarding, and you can make a lot of money under the right conditions, but it is not fun. Making a living playing Blackjack is difficult because you have to put up with rude players, drunks, big losses, and casinos that want to throw you out because you are too good at what you do. However, if you can deal with all that, it is fun to play the casino's game, with the casino's rules, with the casino's dealers, with the casino's cards and walk out with the casino's money. It is simple to do and in this article I will tell you how to make about $115 an hour playing Blackjack. While it is possible to hammer out a living playing Blackjack in the Arizona casinos, I generally limit my play for serious money to the Las Vegas casinos. I have a lot of friends that work in the Arizona casinos as pit bosses and in upper management positions so I would prefer not to jeopardize my friendship by beating their casino out of large amounts of cash. You will see me playing in tournaments locally, but unless I am just playing for fun with some friends, you won't ever see me playing the high limit tables here in Arizona. In Las Vegas, I prefer a two deck game with double down on any two cards, including after splitting pairs, dealer stands on soft 17, re-split Aces, surrender, cut card is at least at 70%, and my betting limits are $50 to $400. I use an $8,000 bank roll for a four hour playing session, and I use an advanced plus minus count system with 42 basic strategy variations that are used for playing the hands according to the true count. Because I am a full time player with no means of replacing my bankroll through a full time job, the risk of losing my bankroll must be very low, around 1%. With a top bet of $400 per hand, the chance of me losing my entire $50,000.00 bankroll is .68% or about 1 in 100 because of variation alone. My betting schedule for one hand in a double deck game is as follows; Count Bet 0 or lower $50 1 $100 2 $200 3 $300 4 or higher $400
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You can see that it is easy to remember what to bet playing the double deck game because your bet is $100 x the true count. My long term advantage is 1.37% and my average bet is $112.50. My expected value in the long run is 0.0137 x $112.50 = $1.54 per hand. As long as I am not playing at a full table, I can usually get to play at least 75 hands per hour which gives me an expected income of $115+ per hour. While I do not win all the time, using this method of play, I win on average 70% of all my playing sessions. 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. $
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.
TABLE GAMES By Daniel Cruikshank
CRAPS BASICS—PART II Come Bet With Me
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n last month’s article, I provided a simple strategy based on the PASS line bet. In this article, I will expand on that strategy by adding the COME bet.
The COME bet can only be made after a Point (4,5,6,8,9, or 10) has been rolled. The COME bet works just like a PASS line bet, a 7 or 11 wins; a 2,3 or 12 loses; or a second Point is established. In the case of the latter, you can now make an ODDS bet.
FIGURE 1—MAKING A PASS LINE BET
To better understand the PASS, COME and ODDS bets, I will use the CRAPS layout diagram as a visual aid. Figure 1 on the right simulates the CRAPS layout before a Point has been established. The black circle containing the word signifies this is a Come Out roll. The player has made a $1 bet on the PASS line. The dice are rolled, the result is a 6. The OFF button switches to ON and is now appearing in the 6 box. The player makes a $1 PASS ODDS bet and a COME bet. The layout appears as shown in Figure 2. The next roll of the dice is a 4. Neither the PASS line or COME bets win or lose. The COME bet is moved to the 4 box. The player makes an ODDS bet on the 4. The amount you bet can be equal to, or a multiple of, the COME bet. Depending on the game manufacturer and/or casino, the amount of the ODDS bet is based on a multiplier—1x, 2x, 3x, 4x or 5x.
FIGURE 2—ROLLING A SIX
FIGURE 3—PASS AND COME BETS WITH ODDS
The CRAPS layout now appears as shown in Figure 3. A 4 is rolled again. You win $5. The amount you win is based on the odds. Let's figure it out. There are eleven numbers that can be rolled: 2-12. There are 36 combinations: 6x6. The 7 can be rolled six ways. The 6 and 8 can be rolled five ways each, 5 and 9 four each, 4 and 10 three each. The Point wins if it is rolled before a 7, thus the odds of the 4 winning are 6:3, or 2:1. The amount you win is $3; $1 for the 4 and $2 for the 4 ODDS. The total payout is $5, including your initial bet. Once a COME bet wins, the bet and winnings are returned to you. You can now make another COME bet. Do not increase your bet amount. Remember, if a 7 is rolled, your COME bet wins; however, your PASS and PASS ODDS bet lose. That's okay. The $2 you just won on the COME bet covers your PASS bet loss. If an 11 is rolled your COME bet wins and your PASS bet is unaffected. If a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled your COME bet loses.
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FIGURE 4—PRESSING THE COME ODDS BET If a 4 is rolled again, then press the COME ODDS bet by increasing the bet one unit, or $1 as shown in Figure 4. Continue to press the ODDS bet if the 4 continues to be rolled. If the 6 is rolled, then the PASS and PASS ODDS bets win. Since the PASS point is 6, then you win $1 for the PASS LINE bet, and $1.20 (6:5) for the PASS ODDS bet, a total payout of $4.20. The next roll is a Come Out roll. Next month I will cover the PLACE and BUY bets. $ Writer Daniel Cruikshank lives in Arizona, is retired, and has been an Electronic and Live Table Games player for decades.
COVER STORY—Gaming Arts’ New Slot Pop’N Pays
POP YOUR WAY TO PERFECT WINS!
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Gaming Arts is thrilled to introduce the all-new Pop’N Pays series of slot games, including Big Top and Piñatas Olé, to the state of Arizona! Gaming Arts, LLC is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and is an end-to-end gaming technology provider of slots, bingo, keno, and interactive casino promotional systems headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Long known as the world leader in bingo and keno games and technologies, Gaming Arts is now expanding its focus to reinventing the casino floor with an extensive library of unique and innovative video reel slot games, including Piñatas Olé, which was recently shortlisted for ‘Slot of the Year’ by the Global Gaming Awards. Now, players will have the opportunity to play these thrilling slot games offered exclusively at Casino Del Sol and other casinos in the State in the near future. Introducing Pop’N Pays Series of Games The Pop’N Pays series of games offers three unique game themes including Big Top, Piñatas Olé, and Sweet Spin. Each slot theme was designed to bring players the fun, joy, and awe-inspiring thrill to their gaming experience with colorful game content, stimulating audio effects, Pop’N Pays features, and exciting game mechanics that will leave all slot players dancing in their seats!
Be The First In Arizona To Play The Exciting Pop’N Pays Slot At Casino Del Sol! This new game series developed by Gaming Arts excites players through its approachable yet whimsical characters and exciting game features delivering exciting ‘popping’ wins, free games with retriggers, Rocket Rollup mystery progressives, and much more. The Pop’N Pays feature is activated when two or more Piñata, Balloon, or Gumball symbols appear in a winning combination. Each main character in the winning combination pops to reveal individual credit amounts that are added to the total feature win. (Continued on page 22)
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COVER STORY—Continued
Amounts in the feature range from 1/2 to 100 times the total bet. And the Mega, Major or Minor jackpots, or even multiple jackpots, can be awarded during the same feature! Exclusive to Big Top, multiple Balloons can appear on one symbol, awarding players with multiple prizes on one symbol! Players will find delight in the Free Games feature triggered by three or more scattered Bonus symbols, awarding up to 15 free games. Rapid retriggers are also prevalent during the Free Games feature when only 2 or more Bonus symbols appear! All free games are played with the same bet multiplier as the game that initiated the Free Game Feature. Finally, Pop’N Pays will fire-up players even more with the exclusive Rocket Rollup, a linkable two-level or three-level mystery progressive. This high hit frequency feature can be coupled with any Gaming Arts slot or bingo style game. With Rocket Rollup, players are destined to have a blast with skyrocketing mystery wins! Gaming Arts President Mike Dreitzer said, “The launch of our Pop’N Pays video reel slot titles signals a new era for Gaming Arts and is a significant milestone in our company history. We are thankful to our customer-partners for embarking on this journey with us. We look forward to a high level of performance by our new products that we are confident will be rewarding to operators and players alike.” This exciting new game from Gaming Arts will have you sitting on the edge of your seat with anticipation, not to mention tapping your feet to the music! This new slot game is sure to be a hit and our whole team can’t wait to play it! If you want to be the first to play Pop’N Pays then plan a trip to Casino Del Sol in Tucson. Want to see Pop’N Pays at your favorite local casino? Just ask a casino employee when Pop’N Pays will be offered on its slot floor next! For more information about Pop’N Pays and other exciting new games by Gaming Arts, just visit their website at GamingArts.com. $
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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA By Elizabeth Schueren
GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN Win Cash, Promotional Chips And ATVs In September
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ne lucky winner will drive home on a brand new 2019 Polaris Sportsman ATV every Saturday in September during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s ATV Giveaway. In a total of three drawings, three winners will receive $200 cash at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. and one winner will win a Polaris ATV at 9 p.m. Players can earn entries into Golden Nugget Laughlin’s Polaris ATV giveaway very easily! Earn one entry for every 25 tier credits earned playing any slot or video poker machines every Thursday - Saturday each week. That’s not all Golden Nugget Laughlin is giving away! Every Friday night, players can win $100 in promotional chips during their Table Game Hot Seat where every 30 minutes, between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., one lucky player will be sitting in the hot seat. To qualify, simply be playing at any table game with the 24K Select Club Card during each hot seat selection. Golden Nugget Laughlin is the place for down-to-earth fun along the banks of the Colorado River. They offer guests 300 stylish rooms and suites, live entertainment, bars and lounges, boutique retail options as well as Landry’s signature worldclass restaurants such as Saltgrass Steak House, Claim Jumper, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., The Deli and Bean & Bread. The award-winning casino features more than 800 of the most popular slot and video poker machines, exciting table games, a stateof-the-art Race & Sportsbook and a live Keno lounge. 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. $
Golden Nugget Laughlin recently announced the addition of Bean & Bread – the casino’s newest dining option. The coffee and pastry concept opened inside the casino and hotel located at 2300 South Casino Drive. “We are thrilled to welcome Bean & Bread to Golden Nugget Laughlin,” said Brad Rutledge, General Manager. “The Bean & Bread brand is the ideal complement to the diverse dining selections on property.” Offering exceptional grab-and-go options any time of the day, Bean & Bread serves delicious pastries and breakfast sandwiches. Fresh-brewed coffee including Cappuccinos, Caramel Macchiatos and Chai Tea Lattes are prepared daily. Enjoy Hot Chocolate, Shaken Iced Teas with flavors such as Arnold Palmer, Strawberry Mango and Passion Berry, as well as a variety of Blended Drinks like Java Berry, Mocha and Caramel with the scenic Colorado River just steps away from the River Walk. Bean & Bread is open seven days a week from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information on Golden Nugget Laughlin, or the Bean & Bread, please call 1.702.298.7111 or visit them online at GoldenNuggetLaughlin.com. $
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GAMING NEWS
Gila River Hotels & Casinos Wins Seven Prestigious Romero Awards
Pictured L-R Gila River Hotels & Casinos Marketing Leadership Team: Justin Sullivan, David Baggerly, Barbara Stillerman, Teava Vicente and Blake Katsnelson. Photo courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos.
Gila River Hotels & Casinos won seven prestigious Romero Awards during a special ceremony in Las Vegas. Winning an award in the international competition is regarded as the highest honor in casino marketing. The awards recognized innovative marketing and promotions campaigns in 2018 and 2019 at Gila River’s three properties – Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Lone Butte Casino in Chandler and Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino in Laveen. “We’re very proud and honored to receive this prestigious recognition for our work by such an esteemed panel,” Orozco said. “In a rapidly changing industry such as ours, innovation is imperative to success. We’re fortunate to have a creative, skilled, collaborative team that is doing an outstanding job with elevating our brand.” Gila River Hotels & Casinos took home the following Romero Awards: Diamond Award – Community Relations, 25th Anniversary Diamond Award – VIP Promotions, New Year’s Eve “James Bond” Gold Award – VIP Promotions, A Taste of Little Italy Silver Award – Community Relations, Gila River Night of Giving Silver Award – Casino Floor Promotions, Jacket Giveaway Silver Award – VIP Promotions, Run for the Roses Honorable Mention – Online Mkt/Social Media, 12 Days of Gila The Romero Awards, named after Mr. John Romero, honor gaming operators that are committed to effective, measurable, and accountable casino marketing. Categories divide large and small gaming facilities in areas such as direct mail marketing, community relations, and electronic marketing. For more info, visit PlayAtGila.com or call 1.800.946.4452. $
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Desert Diamond Casinos Presents $150,000 To Beneficiaries Of Their 2019 Golf Classic
Photo courtesy of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment.
On Monday, August 5, 2019 the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise presented checks to three organizations that serve the Tohono O’odham Nation. $150,000 was presented as part of the funds raised at the 16th Annual Desert Diamond Casinos Golf Classic. The ceremony was held at Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson. Over the past 16 years, the Desert Diamond Casinos Golf Classic has developed into one of the preeminent golfing fundraisers in southern Arizona. This year’s tournament, featuring a 1980’s theme, was held at Omni Tucson National Golf Course in March and was another huge success. More than 280 individuals participated in the tournament, with support of many volunteers from Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and beneficiaries. The tournament’s major sponsors included the Hunt Penta Joint Venture, Delta Diversified Enterprises, Bel-Aire Mechanical, Pepsi, Shippy’s Rolling Plains, Inc. and many others. Information on this year’s recipients: The Tohono O'odham Nation Department of Health and Human Services Dialysis Advocate Program, which provides crucial health services for tribal members. The Tohono O'odham Nation Cultural Center and Museum, which promotes understanding and respect of O’odham traditions through educational programs and public outreach. Ha:sañ Educational Services, which operates an academically rigorous, bicultural, and community-based school for Native youth in Southern Arizona. For more information about Desert Diamond Casinos, visit their website at DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. $
GAMING NEWS
Phoenix Area Resident Wins $452,936 Jackpot At Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
Casino Del Sol Earns Top Spot On List Of Best Casinos In America
A Phoenix area resident won big on Wednesday, July 10, when he hit a jackpot of $452,936 at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley in Glendale, Arizona while playing Everi’s popular White Hot Diamonds slot game. The game is one of twelve 3 reel mechanical themes featured on Everi’s Class II wide-area progressive (WAP) link, which also includes seven video game themes.
Casino Del Sol has landed a top spot on Business Insider’s list of 50 best casinos in America, coming in at No. 13 on the prestigious list. Business Insider, the largest business news site on the web, compiled the ranking based on data from 360,781 TripAdvisor reviews. The top casinos that made the list had the highest proportions of five-star reviews. Casino Del Sol shares the limelight with gaming hotspots such as Wynn in Las Vegas, Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, Harrah’s in New Orleans and more.
“Our signature Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Jackpot Celebration was in high gear for this lucky jackpot winner,” said Don Ayers, General Manager, at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. “White Hot Diamonds has always been a favorite, but after the big win, it’s really popular among our loyal players.” “Our Class II WAP link connects more than 700 original and premium licensed games and continues to be popular among players since its introduction in early 2017, having paid out 18 jackpots totaling more than $6.4 million to date,” said Dean Ehrlich, Executive Vice President and Games Business Leader, at Everi. “We are excited to see this lucky player at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley hit this very meaningful jackpot on our WAP link.” For more info about Desert Diamond West Valley Casino, visit DDCAZ.com/West-Valley/ $
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“Providing our guests with exceptional experiences is at the heart of everything we do,” said Kimberly Van Amburg, CEO of Casino Del Sol.“ Since the list is based on five-star customer reviews, being at the top of the list demonstrates our staff’s commitment to customer service, and we will continue to cultivate this high standard. Being named among casinos like the Wynn and Harrah’s is an incredible honor.” Casino Del Sol boasts 794 five-star reviews, ranking significantly ahead of any other casino in the state. Casino Del Sol is one of only three casinos in Arizona that even made this year’s list. In online reviews of Casino Del Sol, guests frequently mention the luxurious and comfortable rooms, Vegas-style gaming options, top-notch live entertainment, delicious food at the many restaurants on property including the award-winning PY Steakhouse, and the beautiful and challenging Sewailo Golf Club. For more info or to book a room at the highly-rated Casino Del Sol, visit CasinoDelSol.com or call 1.855.SOL.STAY. $
GAMING NEWS
Talking Stick Resort Names 2019 Arizona State Poker Champion
A new poker champion was crowned at Talking Stick Resort on Tuesday, August 13 during the 15th annual Arizona State Poker Championship. A showdown full of twists and surprise plays, which amassed a large boisterous crowd, ensued for nearly six hours until just one man was left standing. After many folds and rivers, Arizona native Albert Calderon was named the 2019 Arizona State Poker Champion, securing the victory with a winning hand of king-high. “It feels unreal to win especially because I’m kind of delirious,” said Calderon. “I haven’t had much sleep, so it still feels dreamy.” Three days of poker was not the only reason for his sleep deprivation. A few days before his win, Calderon and his wife welcomed a new baby. He hoped his win of more than $200,000 would make up for his absence. The number of participants during the five-day tournament, which kicked off on Friday, August 9, broke an Arizona State Poker Championship’s record with 1800 seats sold. By day two of the tournament, alternates were no longer accepted and The ARENA Poker Room, which is the Valley’s largest poker room, had reached full capacity. “Out of all the games and tournaments we host, the Arizona State Poker Championship is easily the most exciting,” said Tom Young, Director of Poker at The ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort. “The tournament was special this year, not only did it break records, but we had more regulars make it to the final table than ever before. It was so fun for our staff to be able to root for some players they interact with every day.” The semi-finals of the tournament began on August 12, with 235 contenders vying for the final 10 spots in the competition. The final table commenced the following day, with four Arizona locals, Calderon, Huy “Turtle” Nguyen, Randy Tucker, and Brett McCallum. After five hours, Calderon and Nguyen were the final two players left to battle it out until Calderon was deemed champion with the winning hand. The Arizona State Poker Championship was not the first time that Calderon had played in Talking Stick Resort’s ARENA Poker Room. A regular to the room, he counts it as one of his favorite places to play. “I like to play at Talking Stick Resort because they have the best games, the most action,” he said.
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There are other casinos that have poker, but there’s just way more energy here.” In addition to bragging rights, 32-year-old Calderon won $237,000, a trophy and a Rolex. Second place and third place winners, Nguyen and Tucker, were also rewarded for their performance, receiving trophies and payouts of $183,420 and $133,200 respectively. While the final table of 10 players received the highest payout amounts in the tournament’s history, the last 180 players were paid out. The following are the top 10 players in the Arizona State Poker Championship: Albert Calderon Huy “Turtle” Nguyen Randy Tucker Brett McCallum Jeffery Nicholes Michael Hubbs Franco Bownacci Eli Loewenthal Brandon Conrad Michael Weber
$237,000 $183,420 $133,200 $97,380 $69,480 $57,420 $43,740 $32,940 $23,400 $18,900
For more details about The ARENA Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort and upcoming tournaments, visit their website at TalkingStickResort.com or call 1.480.850.8693. $
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Editor’s Picks
Friday, September 20, 2019 Hon-Dah Resort Casino GYPSY: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Make sure to visit Hon-Dah Resort Casino on September 20, 2019 as they bring you GYPSY: A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Tickets are just $12.50 and are on sale now in the Gift Shop or by calling 1.928.369.7577. For more information about the casino and other events, visit their website at Hon-Dah.com or call 1.800.WAY.UP.HI (1.800.929.8744). GYPSY is a dynamic rock concert experience based in Los Angeles and performing throughout the U.S. they provide a complete show with costumes, storytelling and world-class musicians fronted by the amazing Lisa McCormick. Lisa’s vocals and appearance to Stevie are undeniable; Stevie Nicks herself has even remarked how similar they look! Whether in an intimate or a large concert performance, GYPSY provides the most authentic Stevie Nicks concert tribute anywhere. Lisa McCormick says, “When I’m on stage and performing as Stevie, out in the audience I see the smiles, everyone is singing along, all the hugs and so much love. It’s an unexplainable feeling and I am honored to be able to represent her.” Lisa adds, “Our Stevie Nicks Tribute band GYPSY began as a result of a chance meeting with Stevie Nicks. Then, I met Yuko Tamura, the band’s co-founder and keyboardist when our daughters were in school together. We both shared a common interest in music and became good friends.” When asked about the background to her art, McCormick commented: “I have spent many hours researching all I can about Stevie Nicks so that I can give the audience the best tribute experience. My goal is not only to recreate her music as closely as possible with our high-caliber band but also to recreate the same feelings and performance that you would have if you were viewing one of her concerts.” “I try to insert parts of her personality into the show by including stories about how she came to write her songs and multiple costume changes. It wouldn’t be a Stevie Nicks tribute concert if I weren’t honoring her timeless fashion sense,” added Lisa. “I love seeing how our shows can bring back memories for audience members of my generation and how they’re now sharing that music that’s so important to them with their own children and grandchildren.” GYPSY customizes a show specifically for each performance
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as they want to provide a memorable experience every time! At the concert, guests can expect to hear and enjoy a selection of the following popular songs: “Stop Dragging My Heart Around,” “Leather And Lace,” “Silver Springs,” “Gold Dust Woman,” “Talk To Me,” “Sara,” “The Chain,” “After The Glitter Fades,” “Seventeen,” “I Need To Know,” “Landslide,” “Secret Love,” “Dreams,” “Rhiannon,” “Starshine,” “Gypsy,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Second Hand News,” “Seven Wonders,” “Stand Back,” “Don’t Stop,” “Say You Love Me,” “Little Lies,” “You Make Lovin’ Fun,” “Never Going Back Again,” “Songbird,” “Over My Head,” “Rooms On Fire,” and “Vampires Dream.” You can see GYPSY’s upcoming performance schedule, as well as pictures, news, audio and video on their website at GypsyTributeStevieNicks.com and sign up for their mailing list. GYPSY is on Instagram at: GypsyTributeStevieNicks and on Facebook at: StevieNicks-GypsyTribute. $
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CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Anka
Lifehouse
Desert Diamond Casino—Sahuarita October 12
Harrah’s Ak-Chin—Maricopa September 20
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka is bringing his tour “Anka Sings Sinatra: His Songs, My Songs, My Way” to the Diamond Center on Saturday, October 12, 2019. Tickets start at $55 and can be purchased through Start Tickets and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Lifehouse, an alternative rock band from Los Angeles, will be bringing its energetic sound to The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Friday, September 20, 2019. The Events Center, which opened in early 2019, seats 2,000 people and is part of the Casino’s multi-million dollar renovation.
Born July 30, 1941, in Ottawa, Canada, into a close-knit family, Paul Anka didn’t waste time getting his life in music started. From an early age he sang in a choir, studied piano and honed his writing skills with journalism courses. In 1956, he convinced his parents to let him travel to Los Angeles to visit his uncle where he hitchhiked to a meeting with Modern Records that led to the release of Anka’s first single “Blau-Wile Deveest Fontaine.” In the early 60’s, Anka became a junior associate of Sinatra and the Rat Pack. In the late 60’s, Anka wrote “My Way” for Frank Sinatra and by the 70’s, he had another string of hits like “You’re Having My Baby,” “Don’t Like To Sleep Alone,” and “Times Of Your Life.” In April 2013, Anka released his New York Times Bestselling autobiography entitled “My Way.” During the same time, his new 14-song album entitled “Duets” featured artists such as Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Tom Jones, Celine Dion and Michael Bublé. Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and one in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at DDCAZ.com or by calling 1.866.DDC.WINS. You can follow them on Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $
Founded in 1999, the band, formerly known as Blyss, has been topping charts with multiple hit singles for the better part of 20 years. The group, including members Jason Wade, Rick Woolstenhulme and Bryce Soderberg, is best known for hits such as “You and Me,” “Hanging by a Moment,” “Sick Cycle Carousel” and “Breathing.” Since breaking into music in 2000 with their debut album “No Name Face,” Lifehouse has released seven albums – cumulatively selling more than 15 million around the world. They have also topped the Hot 100 with a number two hit, “Hanging by a Moment,” and shared the stage with rock and roll icons including the Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Matchbox Twenty. In recent years, Lifehouse has released “Lifehouse: Greatest Hits on Universal Music Enterprises,” a chronological collection of the band’s 18 hit singles and best songs. Tickets for Lifehouse are on sale now through Ticketmaster with prices starting at $34.50. 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 and other great performances coming to the Events Center, or Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, please visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com or call 1.800.502.8000. $
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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN By Sami Becker
BAD MANNERS Gone Are The Days When People Strived To Be Polite
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ear Sami, please inform your readers to remember their manners in and out of the casino. Too many people have become so rude and very inconsiderate. When people lose their money, they become even more angry and their manners just go out the window. I’m 78 years old, I can’t walk without the help of my walker, and just last night I was almost pushed over by a young couple who were obviously angry and in a hurry to leave the casino. Neither one said excuse me or sorry. Sometimes I really can’t believe the behavior I see in the world today and it’s much worse at the casino. Please do an article on manners. Urge people to be decent and courteous! Thanks Sami. Ethel Krakowski – Kingman, AZ
buffet, an elderly gentleman has both hands occupied with two cups of hot coffee, boy runs into man and both get showered with sweltering coffee. This is a situation I recently witnessed with unfortunate consequences!
Ethel, I absolutely agree with you 100%. When I’m out and about, I can’t help but notice how bad people’s manners have become. Gone are the days when everyone strived to be polite and show their best side to the public. Now it seems that most people either don’t care or are just downright oblivious to their own actions. I’m inclined to believe the egocentric tendencies of most people in today’s society just keeps them unaware of how their own attitudes and actions affect others. The question is: how do you even begin to combat a self-centered attitude amongst individuals who are just unaware? With the hopes that I won’t be preaching to the choir and that this article will actually open some people’s eyes, here are some of the most common bad manners I’ve encountered both in and out of the casino:
Rude And Inconsiderate People Please be polite! Remember what it feels like to hold the door for someone or have someone hold the door for you? Be particularly kind to the elderly and disabled people. Why not offer to help move the chair in front of a slot machine for someone who is confined to a wheelchair? Or, just let someone cut in line in front of you that seems to be having a difficult time standing! Simple gestures go a long way in making a person feel good!
Cell Phone Conversations In Public People just don’t seem to care what information they broadcast to the entire world during their cell phone conversations! I’ve overheard people discussing their health issues, their finance problems, and even their marital troubles! Any conversation in public is particularly annoying, especially when it is done at full volume and while you are trying to concentrate on playing your favorite casino game! Children That Misbehave Casinos have become vacation destinations and many offer arcades, movie theaters, and various other family-friendly options. Before you bring your children to any public place, talk to them about their manners! Although it may be okay for them to run around and scream at the top of their lungs at home, it is not appropriate to do so in public—especially in crowded places. Think about this scenario: boy is running around in a casino
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Pets That Misbehave Most casino hotels now allow pets. As much as I am fond of animals, I still have a difficult time accepting this new hotel policy. Besides dogs barking loudly at other dogs and people passing by, I’ve also witnessed dogs urinating in the elevators and destroying hotel property. Please don’t consider bringing your pet to a casino or any other public place if he or she is not well-trained!
Not Taking The Time To Show Gratitude I’ve written many articles over the years concerning tipping. I’m extremely frustrated when people don’t show their appreciation to service and wait staff. Recently, I’ve observed atrocious behavior where not only is there no tip involved, but drinks are snatched from the cocktail server without any eye contact, acknowledgement, or a mere thank you! It’s simple … do unto others as you’d want them to do unto you! Anger And Excessive Use Of Foul Language Yelling, screaming, pounding on machines, couples arguing, I’ve seen it all at the casino. Losing money, especially money you can’t afford to part with, brings the worst out in people. Hearing expletives in a casino and other public places are common occurrences. There’s something called self-control. Use it! $
Do YOU have 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!
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CHINESE HOROSCOPE—Year Of The Pig For September 2019...Pray for good luck on these dates: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 16, 21. The best days to travel: 23, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 21, 22, 25, 28. The best days to meet a friend or relative: 19, 25, 26, 30. There is no overlap this month! The people born under the Pig sign are: Warm-hearted, honest, tolerant, highly valued 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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