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Contents IN EVERY ISSUE 04 EDITOR’S NOTE 06 PLAYERS TALK 08 NEW SLOTS
14 TABLE GAMES 18 ELECTRONIC TABLE GAMES 20 FEATURE STORY 22 LAUGHLIN, NEVADA 24 ARIZONA LOTTERY 26 GAMING NEWS 32 CASINO ENTERTAINMENT 34 SAMI’S SMACKDOWN 36 FUN & GAMES
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EDITOR’S NOTE
ST. VALENTINE’S DAY Celebrate Love, Admiration & Friendship
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he modern version of Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th each year, is rooted in the traditions of the Catholic Church. Over time, meanings, traditions, and many other things change. But at the root of Valentine’s Day is a simple message: recognize love, admiration and friendship in your life. Of course, in modern times, gifts, extravagant gestures, marriage proposals and so on are certainly at the heart (sorry, I couldn't resist the pun) of February 14th. However, this day is not just for couples. Let’s take a look at the core of St. Valentine’s Day. LOVE (Noun) 1. An intense feeling of deep affection. 2. A great interest and pleasure in something. ADMIRATION (Noun) Respect and warm approval. FRIENDSHIP (Noun) The emotions or conduct of friends. Regardless of your relationship status the definitions for the three nouns above are something everyone can relate to in one way or another. I’m fond of saying “Every day is Valentine’s Day!” So, take a minute to reflect on what you can do to spread more love, admiration, and friendship around in your life and attract more love, admiration and friendship into your life. And, you don’t have to focus on all three, you can just focus on one. Like love. I LOVE playing slots! Thank You!
Alexandra
Alexandra Lang Editor-in-Chief editor@azgamingguide.com
Your Authority On Everything Gaming VOLUME 12 • ISSUE 02 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 TJ Jorgensen Lana Hartmann Heather Foreman Samantha Becker Daniel Cruikshank 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 © 2020 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 QUESTION: What day is the best day to play? ANSWER: Any day. Personally, I prefer to play on a day and at a time when I feel lucky, rested, free of distractions, grateful and happy. And I also prefer to play on a day and at a time where I’ll encounter the least amount of people in the casino. QUESTION: What slot machine is the best one to play? ANSWER: Any slot machine. Gambling is a matter of personal choice. That being said, video poker generally offers the highest rate of return to the player over time once you verify the pay table you are playing, and critically, involves player skill. After video poker, video keno pay tables can be verified for their rates of return. Beyond that, the higher the denomination slot machines have higher rates of return. Readers should note that other than a select few casino employees, regulatory agents at the tribal and state levels, and the slot machine game designers themselves (like the publishers of this magazine) there is no way of knowing the long run payback percentage of the slot machine you are playing at. Even if you know the long run payback percentage of the slot machine you are playing at, winning and losing is all based on the outcome of the random number generator. QUESTION: What should I bet? ANSWER: You should always wager within your budget and never over your head. Maintain an accurate budget for all your personal expenses, including gaming. Be aware of problem gambling behavior for yourself and your loved ones. More information about problem gambling awareness can be found online at ProblemGambling.AZ.gov. That being said, make sure to bet all lines or all ways on a slot machine at a minimum. Make sure to bet enough to qualify for any bonuses or progressive jackpots to ensure you are playing at the maximum payback over time. If those wagers are too high for your budget, don’t play the game. Understand that many bonus events occur, on average, every 100 to 200 spins over time. So, if you can cover all the lines and qualify for the bonus event with a 40 credit bet on a penny machine, that’s a 40 cent wager per spin. This means, you’ll need $40 to $80 just to experience a bonus, on average, over time. If your gambling philosophy is to wager at most a few dollars (or a handful of spins, say less than 100) on a slot and then get up and try the next slot, good luck to you. I can think of no better way to guarantee ending up feeling frustrated along with being a monumental loser every time you enter a casino. Remember, gambling is betting on the outcome of a completely random event and the casino has the long run advantage. $
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NEW SLOTS
Star Goddess Now At Hon-Dah Resort Casino In Pinetop
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layers are sure to enjoy IGT’s Star Goddess Video Slots and its frequently occurring scattered wilds feature. During the Stars of Wealth feature, wild golden comets land on the reels and turn them wild. When a comet hits a top symbol frame, the wild expands and turns all adjacent positions wild. The free games bonus is triggered when three, four, or five scattered bonus symbols land on the reels awarding 10, 20, or 50 free games. The Supreme or Mega mystery jackpot may be awarded at any bet level during the base game. This 5x4 reel, galactic-themed game is ready for play at HonDah Resort Casino in Pinetop. But wait, Hon-Dah Resort Casino has placed a total of 28 brand new IGT games on their slot floor! There are 6 new titles including: Golden Egypt Grand, Griffin’s Throne, Fortune Coin, Coin ‘O Mania, Golden Jungle Grand, and Ocean Magic all on the Crystal Curve cabinet. And, another 7 new titles are on the Crystal Dual/IncrediBell! Tournament cabinets, including: Star Goddess, Solar Disc, Scarab, Temple of Fire, Wild Pirates, Lucky Buddha, and Fortune Charm. Plan your next trip to HonDah Resort Casino right now to play these hot new games! IncrediBell! Tournament is IGT’s latest video reel tournament solution offering a distinct and varied game play experience loaded with interactive features that will have players in a frenzy right up to the final bell! Exciting tournament play takes players on a nostalgic journey through casino history as they progress through four different levels: Each level is themed to a different time period with iconic graphics, audio, reel configurations, and features. Level one: players spin three emulated mechanical spinning reels. Virtual coins fall into the bonus area, and players are prompted to swipe or touch coins to collect them. Level two: players transition to a 3x4 emulated mechanical spinning reel layout with the introduction of stacked bell symbols. Bells appear in the bonus area, and players touch the bells to break them and win additional points. Level three: players transition to a 3x5 video reel interface with the Stacked Wilds feature. Bells appear in the bonus area, and players touch the bells for additional points. Level four: the game expands to a 3x6 video reel interface with the Stacked Wilds feature, stacked multiplier symbols, and a mini bonus feature. During the Bell Hero mini bonus, bells will appear and dance across the bonus area. Players touch the bells when they land within the “Hit Zone” to earn additional points. Players are awarded higher multipliers for hit accuracy. So, look for Hon-Dah’s monthly slot tournaments for your chance to play IncrediBell! Tournament. For more information about Hon-Dah Resort Casino, visit their website at HonDah.com. For more info about the games, visit IGT.com. $
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NEW SLOTS
Coming Soon
Lion Dance By IGT
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his brand new slot gives players a unique gaming experience with IGT’s Lion Dance and its action-packed base game features!
During the base game, coins may spill from the treasure chest located in the top screen and are collected in the wilds bonus area located below the reels. If five coins are collected under the reels, the wilds bonus is triggered, and any additional coins collected turn into wilds on the reels. The Chest bonus is triggered when a treasure chest lands anywhere on reel three, increasing any existing wilds on the reels by 1X. Offered on the CrystalCurve, gaming machine, this 3x5 reel Asian-themed game features a 75-credit cost-to-cover and 50 pay lines. For more information, visit IGT.com. $
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Coming Soon
NEW SLOTS
WOF Triple Double Diamond By IGT
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ook for the most successful slot theme of all time on the casino floor with IGT’s Wheel of Fortune (WOF) Triple Double Diamond game. Players are sure to enjoy the title’s engaging wheel bonus which is triggered when three spin symbols land on a pay line. Players are eligible for the wheel bonus at any bet level for a chance to win up to 2,000 credits. Triple Diamond symbols multiply line wins by up to 9X: One Triple Diamond symbol in a winning combination multiplies the win by 3X Two Triple Diamond symbols in a winning combination multiply the win by 9X Three Triple Diamond symbols award the top prize Players are eligible for the progressive jackpot at a bet of 5 credits or more. As players bet up, jackpot eligibility on additional lines are granted along with multipliers in the Wheel Bonus. A bet of 5 credits awards one line of jackpot eligibility, 10 credits awards two lines and a 2X multiplier on Wheel Bonus awards and 15 credits awards 3 lines with a 3X multiplier on Wheel Bonus awards. For more information, visit IGT.com. $
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TABLE GAMES By Al Moe
PLAYING SEVEN CARD STUD Starting Hands, Betting Advice & More
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ith the fast and furious spread of Texas Hold ’Em poker, you might not find many Seven Card Stud tables in the Valley, but it’s a good game. Learning to play helps with reading opponents and possible hands. Those skills translate well to Texas Hold ’Em and Omaha. Seven Card Stud is played with a standard English deck. There are no community cards, and nothing is wild, but the action, which has a lot to do with having five betting rounds. In a typical $4-8 limit game, each player antes 50 cents. Like Hold ’Em, you get two cards down but then receive a third card face-up. The lowest card showing (starting with the deuce of clubs) is forced to bring it in for $2. Players may then call for $2 or raise to the full bet of $4. Or, they can be sissies and fold for free. Starting Hands If you aren’t the player forced to bring it in, you get to see your first three cards and the up card of each player before deciding to call or raise. Starting with three of a kind rolled-up is best, followed by a big pair in the hole like Aces or face cards. Next best is a pair of those with one in the hole and one showing. Other hands you’ll want to consider playing are three to a straight or three flush cards, especially with big cards. However, since you can see each player’s door card, you might have to dump a pair that can’t improve. If you have two 8s in the hole but see another 8 showing, you don’t have much chance of catching the case 8 to make trips. Often a player with an Ace or King up will raise. They may be bluffing and trying to steal the antes and the bring-in. If you don’t have much, go ahead and let them. Lots of Bets The $4 bets continue when the next card is dealt face up (fourth street), and then the wagers go to $8 after the fifth, sixth, and seventh cards. That’s a lot of betting rounds, and plenty of chances to punish poor play when you’ve made your hand early. Those extra cards are a tantalizing enticement to your opponents to stay in and draw-out on you. With that in mind, you’ve got to bet or raise your good hands to make it as expensive as
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possible for anyone to keep calling. If you check or call with good early hands, you are just asking to get beat on the river. The fifth and sixth cards are delivered face-up, with the final card down and dirty. With three hidden cards, you can surprise opponents, but with four up-cards, they can surprise you too. So, you better learn how to read what hands are likely in a showdown! You can do that by memorizing which cards have been folded by players out of the action. That’ll give you an advantage when it comes to guessing what’s out there. If your opponents were trying to catch cards that have been folded, they are less likely to show you a full house. Likewise, you can use all the cards you’ve seen to decide whether to fold your hand or go to the river to make a winning hand. Good luck and have fun! $
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
FROM MY MAIL BAG Answering Reader Questions
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his month I’ve decided to answer one of the many questions I get from my readers and fans. I get a lot of questions and I enjoy the interaction.
QUESTION: I found, after playing Blackjack a while, that in many cases it's good to stand on 15 against 17. Also, if a player starts with an Ace and 4, and gets a 10, it’s good to stand also against a dealer's 7, because in most cases the dealer will not have a high card underneath, and there's a big chance there will be an 8 or 9, underneath the dealer’s 7. I've done this trick that's not in the book numerous of times and the dealer busted more times against me than making a hand. Your opinions? Ablackjackplayer [sic] ANSWER: You are basing your conclusion on a very short trial, and in the short run anything can happen. If I randomly flip a coin there are two possible outcomes, a heads or a tails. Since each is as likely to come up when you flip it, there is a 50% chance of getting a heads or a tails. So if you flip the coin 10 times you would expect to get 5 heads and 5 tails, but you may get 10 heads or any variation, because in a short run trial anything is possible. If you got ten heads in a row, would you say that every time you flipped the coin it is going to be heads? The point is that if you flipped that coin 100,000 times your results would be very close to 50% heads and 50% Tails. In gambling there are two results, expected outcome and actual outcome. If actual outcome and expected outcome were always the same there would be no gambling. The player would always lose. In the short run, players do win, that's why people gamble. But in the long run, you will always lose if you play a negative expectation event. The casinos were built and stay in business because of the long run expectation. Eventually, expected outcome and actual outcome become the same value. Basic strategy is based on millions of hand simulations run on an IBM mainframe by Julian Braun. From these simulations it was determined the best possible way to play each hand in Blackjack. A lot of players think that basic strategy assumes the dealer’s hole card is a 10. That's not true. It’s based on the possible card combinations with the dealer’s up card. You are correct that only 1 in 3 times the dealer will have a 10 underneath when showing a 7.
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Getting back to your question, with an up card of a 7, the dealer will only break 25.99% of the time. This means roughly 3 out of 4 times the dealer will make a hand with a 7 showing. That makes standing on your 15 a loser 3 out of 4 times with a dealer up card of a 7. If you hit your 15, you will bust it 58% of the time or make a hand 42% of the time. Some simple math would show you that it is better to make a hand 42% of the time than win a hand 25% by standing. You are basing your "Trick" on a very short run trial. Over the long run you will come out worse playing your way than if you play the basic strategy way. If you play 4 hours a week with an average bet size of $10, standing on 15 against a dealer 7 will cost you $37 a year. 15 is a crummy starting hand to begin with for sure. Try keeping a log book over a year’s time and record every time this hand comes up. I think that you will find that hitting the hand is better than standing. Thanks for your question and good luck at the tables! I teach what it takes to be a card counter in my brand new book How To Become A Blackjack Jedi, available for sale now. You will learn everything you need to know and some things that you haven’t even thought of before. 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
BETTING STRATEGIES & SECRETS Repeat Bet, Double Bet & Press
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here is no flawless betting strategy. As I pointed out in the article in January’s issue, the betting strategy I described would eventually result in a negative return. Something is missing, and it’s right there in front of my face on the InterBlock (IB) Roulette or Craps betting layouts-the Repeat Bet, Double Bet and Press (Craps only) buttons. The Repeat Bet button can be used to restore the prior bet. This is the first button I press after a win so I can catch a streak. Many people try to outthink the computers by using a strategy known as “Due Theory.” These types of gamblers understand statistics and think that a certain number, color or dice roll is due, simply because it hasn’t occurred in a long time, based on the statistics. I have witnessed many back-to-back-to-back wins. The easiest way to miss out on a streak is to not repeat a winning bet. The Double Bet button is for those of us who do not bet the max. This is because I double my bets using the “Take and Press” strategy. For example, if my Craps bet wins on a Come-out roll, then I repeat the bet, taking the winnings. If it wins again, I push the Double Bet button. If it wins again, I Press the bet by one betting unit until it eventually loses. The difference between Pressing and Doubling is this; the Double Bet button will double all bets. For example, I have six Street bets totaling $1.50. A Street bet wins. I repeat the bet. It wins again. I push the Double Bet button. My total bet is now $3. I win again. I continue to repeat, take and double until I lose. Note: there is no Press button on the Roulette machine betting layout. The IB electronic Craps machine does come with a Press button. When a Point is established, my betting strategy is slightly different, I use a “Press and Take” strategy. For example, after a point is established, I will PLACE $1 on the 5, 6, 8 and 9 for a total of $4. If I win, I will push the Press button which doubles the bet for the winning number only. My bet is now $5, not $8. If the same number wins again, I take the winnings. If I win again, I Press the bet and continue this strategy until a 7 is rolled. On a good streak, I eventually may reach the maximum bet. Given a choice of machines, I always play IB over the Aruze electronic Craps machine. I find the IB betting layout to be far more intuitive for those of us who play live Craps. That said, I occasionally find
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myself at a casino which only offers the Aruze machine. I use the same betting strategy, but I must manually repeat, double or press my bets. I do find that the Aruze machine tends to have longer winning streaks than the IB machines. I have never made a $35 dollar bet on a single number, either Craps or Roulette; however I have made multiple bets, totaling more than $35 on the Craps machine. How is this possible when the maximum betting limit is $35? Here is the Craps betting secret. You can bet more than $35 on a single roll at the Craps table. How does that work? When a point is established, any multi-part bets made can be continuously pressed after each roll, until the bet is resolved. This allows you to exceed the $35 limit. Know the game. Enjoy! $ Writer Daniel Cruikshank lives in Arizona, is retired, and has been an Electronic and Live Table Games player for decades.
COVER STORY—BlueWater Resort & Casino
BLUEWATER RESORT & CASINO Come To Play!
It’s a Leap Year and that means you have one additional Saturday in February to “luck” into BlueWater Resort & Casino! February at BlueWater is loaded with legendary entertainment, fast boats, senior food specials, The Big Game and over 140 new slot games on the gaming floor…..Come to BlueWater – and come to play!
Electric Masquerade Punch Out Come punch it out at BlueWater! Members of theClub have a chance to ride away on an E-Lux Electric Motorized bicycle (valued at $2,000) or win a share of $3,600 in cash each Saturday in February. Drawing winners have the opportunity to select a punch out spot on the Electric Masquerade punch out board to see their prize. Drawings are held Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every half hour. Earn daily entries by playing your favorite slot or table games. Fat Tuesday Hot Seats Drawing It wouldn’t be February without a Fat Tuesday Hot Seat! Members of theClub have a chance to win $200 cash
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instantly by playing their favorite slot on February 25th from 2 to 7 p.m. Participants must be actively playing with their club card to participate, 1 winner every hour for $200 cash. Wednesday Slot Tournaments Wednesday Slot Tournament seats fill fast - new slot tournament games coming soon! Win your share of $1750 cash - payout awards have been increased from the top 3 to the top 5 highest scores. Slot Tournaments are each Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with rounds every 15 minutes. Earn 50 base points, register at theCLUB to reserve your seat. Events and Entertainment Southwest Showdown on the River 9 – Drag Boat Races You can hear their engines running from up and down the Parker Strip. BlueWater Resort & Casino will be hosting another great water race event promoted by the Arizona Drag Boat Association February 7 – 9, 2020. River’s Edge Cantina located at the BlueWater Resort & Casino beach is your official headquarters to view these drag boat races. For more details on this event visit ADBARacing.com. Eric Burdon and the Animals – February 22nd Eric Burdon has one of the most powerful and distinctive voices in Rock and Roll. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1994, and hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time, Burdon’s music has forged new territory while also topping the charts for more than five decades. Don’t miss this legendary artist performing live with The Animals on February 22nd. Ticket pricing is $20 General Admission (lawn seating, bring your own chair) $30 VIP (seating provided). Purchase tickets online at BlueWaterFun.com or in the BlueWater Gift Shop. Gates for Eric Burdon and the Animals will open at 7 p.m. and the concert is scheduled for 8 p.m. February Food Specials Meatloaf Mondays – Traditional Meatloaf plated with creamy mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable du jour, roll and butter. Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $4.95. Meal Deal Tuesdays – Cooked to order 6 oz. New York Steak, French fries, vegetable du jour, roll and butter. Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $6.95. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Wednesday – The name of this special says it all! Served every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., $6.95. As a theCLUB member earn 75 points on Wednesday and eat FREE!
Captain Bob’s Friday Seafood and Prime Rib Buffet – Don’t be late as this buffet is served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday. Guest price is $26.95, theCLUB member price is $23.95. Saturday Prime Rib Buffet – Pick and enjoy the cut you like with all the trimmings from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Members of theCLUB pay only $13.95, guests $17.95. Sunday Champagne Brunch – Come early before the games start! Brunch begins at 8 a.m. and is served up to 2 p.m. Members of theCLUB $10.95, guests $12.95 and kids under 10 $8.95. $ BlueWater Resort & Casino, 11300 Resort Dr., Parker, AZ 85344 BlueWaterFun.com – 1.888.243.3360
Thursdays are for Super Seniors! – BlueWater offers a special Super Senior meal each month. February’s Super Senior Special is hearty Pot Roast served with Mashed Potatoes for $5.95. Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. azgamingguide.com | February 2020 | Arizona Gaming Guide
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LAUGHLIN, NEVADA By Heather Foreman
WIN BIG @ GOLDEN NUGGET LAUGHLIN Over $55K Is Being Given Away All Month Long
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t all starts with winning a share of $5,000 every Saturday in February during Golden Nugget Laughlin’s $45,000 Winter of Wealth Cash Giveaway. Cash drawings take place at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m., with five winners drawn at each time. Top prize is $2,000. Players will receive one entry for every 25 tier credits earned on slot machine and video poker games, Thursday – Saturday, each week. Entries can be activated each Saturday starting at 5 p.m. by using a 24K Select Kiosk. In addition, players can win up to $10,000 in Golden Nugget Laughlin’s exciting $30,000 Chaotic Cupid Slot Tournament, from February 13-15. Everyone is a guaranteed winner of least $25. Plus, the top three scores of each round of the tournament will win up to $100 in free slot play. The entry fee is just $50 and includes two rounds of tournament play. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited. Take home a share of $15,000 in the Laughlin Golf Classic, February 21-22! The entry fee is $300 and includes a complimentary gift, 18 holes of golf tournament play, post golf awards luncheon, transportation to and from Laughlin Ranch Golf Course, and a three-night hotel stay. Call 1.866.714.4185 to register.
For more information about Golden Nugget Laughlin’s upcoming promotions or to book a stay at Golden Nugget Laughlin, visit their website at GoldenNuggetLaughlin.com or give them a call at 1.800.237.1739. $
GOLDEN NUGGET 24K Select Join the 24K Select Club for free at Golden Nugget Laughlin and feel the rush on and off the casino floor. Use it every time you play to earn free play, tier credits, even invitations and comp dollars redeemable not only at the Golden Nugget, but also at Landry’s, Inc restaurants nationwide. That’s access to more than 500 locations coast-to-coast! With four reward tier levels, you can play your way to priority services, VIP experiences, luxurious accommodations, superb dining and show-stopping performances. Just visit the 24K Select Club Booth to become a member of one of the best rewards programs! $
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ARIZONA LOTTERY By Ashley Bold, Public Relations Coordinator
GET READY TO BE BLOWN AWAY! Arizona Lottery Launches New $20 Million Blowout Scratchers Ticket
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layers will be blown away by the Arizona Lottery’s new $20 Million Blowout Scratchers® ticket.
With more than $20 million in cash prizes, including 24 top prizes of $50,000, this game gives players the best odds of winning $50,000 out of any current Arizona Lottery Scratchers games. Not only can players win the top prize, those who need a little more luck can also win on the ticket’s five bonus spots, each with a chance to win $100 instantly by uncovering a cash symbol. This $20 Scratchers ticket features a flashy design with cash raining down and it is loaded exclusively with prizes $30 and above, so every winner is guaranteed to win their money back plus some! “We are thrilled to bring our players a Scratchers game with great odds of winning,” said Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery. “The prizes on this ticket are amazing and, with no prizes below $30, all winners are guaranteed to take home at least $10 more than they paid.” The new $20 Million Blowout Scratchers kicked off in December 2019, bringing players more than 39,000 prizes of $100 or more, totaling over $7.8 million! Players can purchase the $20 Million Blowout Scratchers ticket at all 3,000+ Arizona Lottery retail locations. For more information about this game and other exciting Scratchers, please visit ArizonaLottery.com. Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery. DID YOU KNOW … $230.36 million went to Arizona communities in fiscal year 2019! Every year, hundreds of millions of dollars from Arizona Lottery ticket sales go to programs and organizations doing good in four key areas: higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation, and economic and business development. In total, state law requires that the Arizona Lottery fund 13 beneficiaries that support 20 vital programs in the community. For more information about how all the Lottery money benefitted Arizonans statewide, visit their website at ArizonaLottery.com/Giving-Back. $
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GAMING NEWS
Lucky Guest Hits $1,038,429 Jackpot At Desert Diamond Casino West Valley
Jackpot check being held by a Desert Diamond Casino team member.
One lucky guest at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is having a very happy holiday season, hitting a progressive jackpot for $1,038,429 on Friday, December 20, 2019. The guest, who has chosen to remain anonymous, was playing the Gold Crown machine from AGS. The million-dollar jackpot was hit on a one-credit bet! Desert Diamond Casino West Valley, located at 91st and Northern Avenues near Glendale, celebrated its fourth anniversary in the Valley on December 20. A major new expansion with a larger gaming floor featuring the latest slots, poker, blackjack, bingo, five new dining venues and more will open on February 19, 2020. A hiring campaign for the opening is underway; applications for various positions can be submitted at DDCAZ.com/careers. Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “We always love seeing our guests win big, so welcoming the West Valley’s newest millionaire on our fourth anniversary is an extra treat. It goes to show that Desert Diamond Casino is Arizona’s place to play, and we’re only going to get bigger and better when our new expansion opens on February 19!” Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is 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.DDC2WIN. You can also follow Desert Diamond Casino West Valley on Facebook (/DDCWestValley), Twitter (@DDCWestValley), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $
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Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos Roar Into 2020
Photo Credit: Tree Rose Photography
The ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration was enjoyed at both Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott, Arizona with over $24,000 in cash prizes awarded. The night went from mild to wild starting with early bird drawings and champagne toast enjoyed by all at Yavapai Casino where drawing winners were announced from Northern Arizona’s largest full service, private entry, non-smoking area. Searchlights stationed at the Prescott Resort above Highway 69 beckoned drivers to the excitement of even more cash drawings, dancing and libations at Bucky’s Casino. Guests were greeted by staff dressed to the nines in gorgeous beaded flapper gowns and dapper tuxedos. Every half hour from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. an excited winner collected $2,020 cash! After the countdown and the second complimentary champagne toast, guests and staff alike shared their positive outlook and sincerest best wishes for the New Year. The number of hugs exchanged could have set a world record; it was a heartwarming experience. As with every year, the fireworks show awed the crowd who gathered underneath warm patio heaters. 2020 is all about the money at both Prescott, Arizona properties. Get in to win with daily complimentary entries to the 20 for $20k promotion. Hot seats every Friday for up to 2,020 extra drawing entries and 10 more winners of $2,020 on February 29; everyone has a chance to win. Don’t forget, drawing entries are also valid for the grand drawing on Saturday, March 28 at 6 p.m. where there will be eight cash winners but only one will go home with $20,000 CASH! For more information, visit BuckysCasino.com. $
GAMING NEWS
New Loop 202 Freeway Gives Players Easy Access To All Three Gila River Hotels & Casinos Properties
Kelly Chipman, Senior Account Executive, YESCO (Young Electric Sign Co.); Carolyn Thompson, General Manager, Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Vee Quiva; Kenneth Manuel, CEO, Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte & Vee Quiva; and Dominic Orozco, Chief Marketing Officer, Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte & Vee Quiva. Photo credit: Justin Yee
In conjunction with the 22-mile segment of the new Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway that recently opened, Gila River Hotels & Casinos–Vee Quiva celebrated the long-awaited freeway opening with a rooftop party on December 21, 2019 and the lighting of the tallest pylon in the state. The pylon stands at 120-feet tall, equivalent to a 12-story building, and displays promotional and brand messaging for Gila River Hotels & Casinos–Vee Quiva that can be seen from the highway. The casino letters on the pylon alone stand eight feet tall and are made up of over 5,000 light bulbs. The pylon was fabricated and installed by the nation’s largest sign company YESCO (Young Electric Sign Co), taking approximately 1,300 hours for the installation. The new 202 infrastructure provides travelers with a new path to entertainment and easy access to all three Gila River properties: Wild Horse Pass and Lone Butte in the East Valley, and Vee Quiva in the West Valley, including a new freeway exit called “Vee Quiva Way.” Guests can now casino hop along one
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corridor and find three different gaming experiences within 20 minutes, all under the same loyalty program. “We’ve already had visitors from Tucson, Chandler and Ahwatukee stop by Vee Quiva for a little fun and relaxation as they make their way to West Valley attractions like Gila River Arena,” said Dominic Orozco, Gila River Hotels & Casinos Chief Marketing Officer. “We’ve even had visitors from as far as California stop by our property, all thanks to the convenient access the new Loop 202 now provides.” Vee Quiva, the Four Diamond-award hotel, is home to 90 boutique rooms, five dining options, two lounges, and a variety of gaming options. George Lopez’s Chingon Kitchen also generates a lot of buzz with its atmosphere and flavors that are as colorful as the comedian himself. Guests can enjoy mountain views and desert sunsets in an oasis environment at this property. For more information about Gila River Hotels & Casinos, visit PlayAtGila.com. $
GAMING NEWS
IGT’s After School Program Donates Computer Lab To Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada Which Marks The 316th IGT Computer Lab Opened Around The World
The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada unveiled its new computer lab as a part of IGT’s After School Advantage program with an official ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony on January 10. Through IGT’s After School Advantage program and $15,000 donation, IGT employees renovated the Club’s outdated computer lab and equipped it with ten new computer stations, fresh paint, upgraded fixtures and technology such as a 3D printer and an interactive white board. This is the second IGT After School Advantage program-sponsored facility in Nevada. “This new technology provides our students with the resources they need to succeed today and sets them up for success in their future careers,” said Andy Bischel, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada President and CEO. “IGT has been an exceptional partner and we are grateful for their investment which will help to ensure that every kid who walks through these doors reaches their full potential.” “IGT is proud to extend our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada to include the new IGT After School Advantage computer lab at the Organization’s flagship facility,” said Luke Orchard, IGT Chief Compliance Officer and BGCSNV Board Member. “It’s exciting to launch the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) element of our After School Advantage program in Nevada and to complement the good work that the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Nevada already accomplishes.” Several elected officials including U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto, U.S. Congresswoman Dina Titus, Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones, along with representatives from Senator Jacky Rosen and Governor Steve Sisolak’s office participated in the event. This lab marks the 316th IGT After School Advantage computer lab opened around the world and the first to incorporate the Company’s new STEAM initiative – an ongoing partnership that commits IGT employees in STEAM roles to volunteer their time and talents to the organization on a continuous basis.
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About IGT’s After School Advantage Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the After School Advantage program allows IGT to apply its technological expertise, as a leading provider of technology and services to lotteries and commercial gaming operators worldwide and to assist in the education of our youth. For each After School Advantage program, IGT donates, on average, $15,000 in new computers, printers, software, furniture, and volunteer hours to qualifying public schools and non-profit agencies in jurisdictions where IGT conducts business worldwide. Since the launch of the After School Advantage program on April 14, 1999, IGT has installed computer centers in the District of Columbia, Antigua, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, Rhode Island, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, California, Kentucky, Ohio, Arizona, New Jersey, Michigan, Kansas, Wisconsin, New York, Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, Illinois, New Mexico, Virginia, Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, Nevada, Washington, Indiana, North Carolina, and South Dakota. For more information about IGT’s After School Advantage program, or services and products that IGT provides, please visit their website at IGT.com. $
CASINO ENTERTAINMENT
Editor’s Picks
Terry Fator
Urban Cowboy Reunion Tour
Diamond Center—Sahuarita March 14
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino March 13 Don't miss the Urban Cowboy 40th Anniversary Tour featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee! These two country music legends will give you a night to remember as they bring back some of their chart topping songs complete with memories of the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy. Gilley and Lee have earned an outstanding 38 Chart singles with 20 #1 hits including Gilley's "Room Full of Roses," "Don't the Girls all Get Prettier at Closing Time," and Lee's "Cherokee Fiddle" and "Lookin' for Love." Sharing 10 years of their music careers together, these two are sure to put on an evening of great music, fun memories, and incredible entertainment!
The Voice of Entertainment, Terry Fator, is returning to the Diamond Center. His tour, inspired by his hit Las Vegas show, is stopping at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Tickets start at $40 and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased through Etix and at Desert Diamond Casino’s Box Office. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Terry Fator became a household name in 2007 when he won Season 2 of “America's Got Talent” with his unique brand of entertainment that combines singing, comedy and unparalleled celebrity impressions. After 25 years of honing his skills at county fairs and venues across the country, the Dallas-bred entertainer's big “AGT” win at age 42 catapulted him into the upper echelon of entertainers and led to a multi-million dollar deal with The Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas where his award-winning show, "Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment," has been running since 2009. With a cast of characters including Winston, the Impersonating Turtle; Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice; Maynard Thompkins, the Elvis Impersonator; Duggie Scott Walker, the annoying neighbor and many others, Fator has been raking in awards, accolades and industry admiration ever since. During his decade-long run at The Mirage, Fator released a DVD “Terry Fator: Live In Concert,” and a country music CD “It Starts Tonight.” In 2019, Fator marked his 10th year since his “AGT” win by launching the Terry Fator Foundation which supports various charities throughout the year. In 2019, Fator celebrated his 10th anniversary as headliner at The Mirage where he plans to stay entertaining millions for years to come. For more info about this show and other great performances coming to the Diamond Center, or Desert Diamond Casinos, visit DDCAZ.com or call 1.866.DDC.WINS. $
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Tickets prices are $40 in advance and $50 if purchased after March 8, 2020 and are available at the cashier’s cage or online at MazatzalCasino.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. On April 27, Mazatzal Hotel & Casino will welcome country music legend, Neal McCoy so make sure to mark your calendars for this exciting show as well. $
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR WITH CAIFANES IN CONCERT AT HARRAH’S AK-CHIN ON FEBRUARY 15 Spanish rock band Caifanes takes to the stage at the Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Known for their live performances and breaking the stereotypes of what is the norm for a musician, Caifanes performs an alternative style both sonically and visually. Caifanes, formed in 1987 in Mexico City, set a name for themselves as the pioneers of Spanish rock music during a time when pop ruled the radio. Their self-titled debut album “Caifanes” established the band as the catalyst for the explosion of Spanish rock music, quickly earning them international success. Their sound is a fusion of the history and sounds of Mexico with British rock music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, taking inspiration from counterculture rock, alternative and goth style. Hailing from Mexico City, the band is comprised of members Saul Hernandez, Alejandro Marcovich, Sabo Romo, Alfonso Andre and Diego Herrera. During their early days in the late ‘80s, they paved the road for alternative music in Latin America creating timeless hits including “Afuera,” “Viento”, “Mátenme Porque Me Muero”, “Perdí Mi Ojo de Venado” and “La Celula Que Explota.”
ing to the stage in 2011, fans will delight hearing favorites from the band’s previous studio albums. “The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin has played host to some great entertainers since we opened in April 2019. And Caifanes is right there at the top,” said Michael Kintner, Director of Marketing and Operations. “We’ve heard great things about this band and look forward to having them perform.”
By the mid ‘90s, the band had written four albums, completed several international tours and performed hundreds of soldout shows. They are noted for selling out the largest stadium in their hometown, Auditorio Nacional, performing for more than 25,000 fans. While the band quickly found success and dominated the radio in Latin communities during the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, they decided to take a break and pursue other musical projects. During the Caifanes hiatus, Hernandez, Andre, Romo and Herrera formed a new project to continue playing music. This time under a new name – Jaguares. The project included new musicians and most members of Caifanes, including the lead singer, making Janguares and Caifanes sound quite similar. Jaguares would go on to become another important name in the Spanish rock music scene for the next 15 years. After two successful runs with the two different bands, the original Caifanes members got back together in 2011 to play the world-famous music festival - Coachella. The band has been playing together ever since, touring both Latin America and North America.
Tickets for the Caifanes show start at $44.50 and are on sale through Ticketmaster. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. The featured magic show Criss Angel Raw—The Mindfreak Unplugged will perform on February 16. Flogging Molly, the Celtic, Punk and Rock sound infusion will kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend on March 13 and Josh Turner will take the stage on March 27. For more information about these and other exciting shows and events coming to The Events Center, visit their website at Caesars.com/Harrahs-Ak-Chin. $
Although the band has not released new music since return-
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SAMI’S SMACKDOWN By Sami Becker
AM I SAFE AT THE CASINO? 10 Casino Safety Tips
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ear Sami, I have more of a question for you rather than a rant or a rave. Last night I was at the casino and a security guard approached me and informed me that I need to hold my purse in my lap. At the time, I had it sitting in between my machine and the other person’s machine. I asked him why and he said that he didn’t want my purse to get stolen. Of course I understand and it makes sense that someone can snatch my purse a lot easier if I’m not holding on to it. However, I guess I just didn’t feel I needed to be that overly cautious. Somehow I’ve always just felt safe at the casinos with all the guards and the employees running around all the time. Do I have a false sense of security? I’ve never personally witnessed any occurrences at any of the casinos I go to, so I was wondering if you know whether theft is a problem at these places? How safe are the casinos? I really enjoy your column and I wanted you to know that your article is the first I read whenever I pick up a new Gaming Guide each month. Thank you and keep up the good work. Francis Lawson – Phoenix, AZ Francis, thank you very much for your kind words about my column and for being an Arizona Gaming Guide fan! If you’ve seen the movie Casino, then you surely remember Robert de Niro’s character as a casino manager and his narration about casino security – The dealers are watching the players. The pit bosses are watching the dealers. The shift bosses are watching the pit bosses. The floor manager is watching the shift bosses. The casino manager is watching the floor manager. And, the “eye in the sky” is watching them all! Let’s face it, a casino is probably one of the safest places to be. Anyone who tries to do something there they shouldn’t be doing will most likely get caught. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take precautionary measures to keep yourself safe! Here are some simple and practical tips to protect yourself while at the casino: 1. Don’t use the slot trays. Slot trays weren’t meant to house personal belongings such as purses, wallets, keys and cell phones. Someone can easily reach in and grab these items without your knowledge. 2. Use the valet. Take advantage of the valet parking most casinos offer for free. A small tip, or even a nominal fee, is an insignificant price to pay for the added safety and peace of mind.
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3. Make sure the machine has accepted your money. Watch the money as it goes into the machine and don’t look away until the machine has registered the inserted bill or ticket. 4. Be aware of your surroundings. Always be aware of the people that are playing next to you and standing around you. Be cautious of any person that is behaving in a suspicious manner. 5. Watch your purse. The safest way to carry a purse or hold it in your lap is in a crisscross fashion over the shoulder. It is much more difficult for someone to snatch the purse and run. 6. Ask for a security escort. If you’ve won a large sum of money, especially if several people witnessed your win, ask for a security escort to your car. Then, make sure you are not being followed home. 7. Guard your tax slip. Keep the tax slip in a secure location. Your name, address, social security number and other personal information is contained on tax slips given out by the casinos. 8. Put away your money. Don’t hold your money in your hand. When you’re at the cage or ticket machine, make sure to put away your money safely into your purse or wallet before you walk away. 9. When visiting the restroom, use the buddy system. The public restroom at the casino can be a very vulnerable place. Whenever possible, go with someone else who can watch your back. 10. Don’t get into an elevator with someone that makes you nervous. You can always wait for the next elevator if someone looks suspicious or makes you feel uncomfortable. Better to be safe than sorry. Have fun and stay safe! $
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Your Lucky Numbers For January 2020 Aries (March 21 – April 19): 3, 5, 24, 33, 48 Taurus (April 20 – May 20): 5, 13, 64, 66, 67 Gemini (May 21 – June 20): 11, 14, 19, 35, 47 Cancer (June 21 – July 22): 44, 45, 67, 69, 71 Leo (July 23 – August 22): 19, 23, 35, 50, 72 Virgo (August 23 – September 22): 9, 42, 46, 55, 59 Libra (September 23 – October 22): 28, 29, 31, 46, 54 Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): 31, 36, 42, 43, 44 Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21): 8, 29, 42, 48, 61 Capricorn (December 22 – January 19): 16, 31, 38, 45, 68 Aquarius (January 20 – February 18): 3, 5, 49, 50, 70 Pisces (February 19 – March 20): 2, 51, 53, 58, 73
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Lunar Year Horoscope For The Month Of February 2020—Year Of The Rat Best days to pray for good luck: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 28. Best days to travel: 2, 6, 10, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27. Best days to meet someone: 5, 7, 10, 17, 18, 21. The days overlap on 18! Ranking the first in the Chinese zodiac, the rat represents wisdom. The people born under the Rat sign are intelligent, charming, quick-witted, practical, ambitious, and good at economizing as well as social activities. Dates for Year Of The Rat: 02/05/192401/23/1925, 01/24/36-02/10/37, 02/10/48-01/28/49, 01/28/60-02/14/61, 02/15/7202/02/73, 02/02/84-02/19/85, 02/19/96-02/06/97, 02/06/08-01/25/09, 01/25/20-02/11/21.
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