GREAT GAMES

Beast Uncaged Series

By Everi

The Beast Uncaged Series takes the existing Beast series to an entirely new level with the same brilliant 4K content and engaging lighting that brings magnificent and ferocious beasts to life. With jackpots available at all levels, more frequent free spins, and a respin bonus feature that adds a “caged” sixth reel, Beast Uncaged Buffalo, Beast Uncaged Gorilla, and Beast Uncaged Rhino are bankable and linked themes that will keep players engaged.

All three games are available on Everi’s new Empire Flex cabinet that features a 49-inch flexed display with eye-popping 4K content, flexible integrated light bars, and a larger enhanced glass button deck.

Look for these great new games by Everi during your next casino trip. For more information about Beast Uncaged Buffalo, Beast Uncaged Gorilla, and Beast Uncaged Rhino, or other exciting new games by Everi, visit their website at Everi.com. $

Bill$ & Thrill$

Now At Desert Diamond Casino Tucson

Match some bills and earn some thrills at Desert Diamond Casino Tucson. For the first time in Tucson, Konami’s Bill$ & Thrill$ is available for guests. This original new video slot by Konami Gaming, Inc. offers a wealth of winning opportunities including free games, random multipliers, and a Maxi progressive jackpot.

With a new, easy to understand win system, Bill$ & Thrill$ gives players what they want—Benjamins and McKinleys! With bills split in two on the screen, players spin to try and match for the dollar amount. The bigger the bill, the bigger the win. Players can win up to 24 free games, with wins multiplied with bill multipliers in the free games. Plus, win the progressive jackpot or one of two non-incrementing bonus prizes during the Jackpot Bonus Feature.

Visit Desert Diamond Casino Tucson to try your hand at Konami’s hot new slot game Bill$ & Thrill$. For more information on Desert Diamond Tucson’s latest slots, visit DDCAZ.com, call 1.866.DDC.WINS (1.866.332.9461), or follow on Facebook (@ddcaz), Twitter (@DiamondCasinos), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos). $

THANK HEAVENS FOR CASINO COMPS

During These Difficult Times, Some Comps Are Just What We All Need

Getting a free meal or room after a great night at the slots is like the perfect sunset. You see everything so well, the colors are spectacular, and the night ends in beauty. Strangely enough, when you get a comp after a bad gaming session, it can be nice too. Therapeutic even. And we need that, especially during these difficult times.

Gaming brings out the best and worst in all of us. It speeds up our hearts, gets the adrenalin going, and can produce muchneeded endorphins. Comps enhance the rush.

Gambling is supposed to be fun. And done correctly, you’ll keep your wagers at a level that doesn’t go beyond your entertainment budget. Along the way, you can earn some freebies, but only if you sign up for a player’s club card. It only takes a few minutes and a current ID.

Some casinos offer an instant bonus when you get your card. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, AZ most recently offered $25 in slot play, and they just finished a $180 million renovation. Their Caesars Rewards card is valid at all Caesars Entertainment locations.

Down the Beeline Highway near Shea Boulevard, Fort McDowell Casino is building the new We-Ko-Pa Casino, and they offer $10 in slot play right now for new club members. Mazatzal Casino in Payson, AZ also offers $10 in slot play on your next qualifying visit after joining.

Additional Rewards

The brand new Desert Diamond West Valley Casino offers many nice comps; plus you’ll get a 10% discount for food and gift shop cash purchases when you reach the silver card level of just 250 points.

At Casino Del Sol in Tucson, AZ, slot players earn 3 points for every $10 played and 2 points for every $1 spent in bingo. The payoff is $1 for every 100 points earned.

Blue Water Resort & Casino in Parker, AZ offers 1 point towards a player’s club account for every dollar in slot play. Two thousand accumulated points earn $5 rewards value.

Gila River Hotels & Casinos in the Valley also offer one player’s club point for every $1 in slot play. Their system rewards $1 cash, $1 comp, and $1 in point play (free slot play) for every 1,000 accumulated points.

At Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort, players earn $1 cash for every 500 points accumulated at $1 per point in slot play.

For most clubs, poker rooms also offer $1 per hour of play, and tables games come in at about a buck an hour for the average $15 per-hand player.

Go for the Mailers

Keep in mind that every casino has a player’s club that offers rewards. Quantifying and comparing them is difficult. It’s also difficult to compare them fairly if you don’t sign up and receive a casino’s mailers. The market is competitive and the monthly mailers can make a huge difference in what you receive beyond just the standard $1 in slot play.

Arizona casinos are great at offering discounted and free hotel nights, free meals, entertainment, and bets at blackjack that don’t cost you a dime. So, sign up for a player’s club card and then keep an eye out for those mailers! $ 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.

DISTRACTIONS

How Professional Blackjack Players Can Avoid Them & Use Them

You practiced playing blackjack at home. You think you have your game ready for the casino. But when you get there the waitress is asking if you want a drink, your friend is bugging you to leave, next thing you know you’re making mistakes and all your money is gone. If you are an aspiring professional player, you need to know what distractions await you in the casino and how to deal with them.

When I go to the casino it's for one reason, to make money. I am focused on that from the moment I walk in and nothing will distract me. In the casino you will encounter noise, attractive people, drinks, attitudes from other players, and idle conversation to name a few. To most players the casino is a really cool place and most people like being there. This is what the casino wants. They want you to feel like it’s cool to be a part of what’s going on. They want you to focus on that and not on winning.

Men can get easily distracted by attractive women. In fact, some casinos put very attractive women in their high limit rooms to bring men in. Be on your guard, the professional player is at the casino to make money, end of story.

I never drink when I play. Drinking affects your judgement and affects your game. There is a reason why Las Vegas casinos give away free drinks, and it’s not because they like you. Save your drinking for when you go home and celebrate after a big win.

The casino staff can also be a distraction. They are always nice to you when you’re losing. They want to keep you smiling while you lose. Stay focused on the task at hand, winning.

Casinos love amateur gamblers and losers. When you’re at the casino act like one. That’s right! If you’re a professional player, to avoid getting banned, you should always act like you are a loser. You don’t have to have a big “L” on your forehead, just act like you do. When I buy in, it's always for less than $100. That way the dealer doesn't have to call it out and they don't know what you started with. When you’re playing and winning, slip green chips in your pocket, don't ask for black. They know where all the black chips are. Don’t show how much you have won. You don't want to be identified as a winner. Be nice to the casino staff, tip the dealer. Don't call attention to yourself. When I’m playing, you can never tell whether I am winning or not. I don't show any emotions. I always claim to be losing when I play. Don’t ever argue or raise your voice, this will

attract unwanted attention. I am very good at hiding how much I have won. Remember you are there for one reason, to take money from the casino. The casinos don't like big winners, so make sure you don't act like one. The casino is a dangerous place, keep your eyes open, and your mind alert. Do all this and you will increase your chances of walking out a winner.

In my book How To Become A Blackjack Jedi, I teach you how to overcome the house advantage by counting cards and using a playing and betting strategy based on your true count. There are 41 variations from basic strategy. The one most used is when you are dealt a sixteen versus a dealer up card of a ten. When counting cards, there is a point that the correct play is to stand in this situation. I win on average seven out of every twelve times I play. If you want to be more than a recreational player, learning to count cards is the only way to mathematically overcome the casino’s edge. Then it is you, not the casino, that has the edge. You can get my book online at Amazon.com or through my website at FreeWebs.com/TJsBlackjackCorner. $ 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 books are available online at: Amazon.com and FreeWebs.com/TJsBlackjackCorner.