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Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Bets It All On Green. From Energy Management To Community Outreach, The Property Goes The Extra Mile To Stand Out Through Their CodeGreen Initiative.

When it comes to meeting the needs of guests and the planet, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is second to none. From energy management to community outreach, the property goes the extra mile to stand out through the organization-wide CodeGreen initiative. A program inspired by the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s deep roots in farming, agriculture and passion for protecting and sustaining land, air and water, the CodeGreen sustainability program is focused on reducing the property’s carbon footprint, energy, water consumption, and recycling. The CodeGreen initiative introduces real solutions to the world's environmental and sustainability problems today.

One way Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino stands out from the crowd regarding environmental initiatives is through participation in the Clean the World program. As a part of Clean the World, a global health organization committed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities worldwide, hotel soaps are recycled and then redistributed worldwide to prevent unnecessary deaths from hygiene-related diseases. The property has also taken it further by creating hygiene kits for veterans and holding kit-building events.

And recycling doesn’t stop with soap; Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino recycles thousands of pounds of cooking oil every year to be turned into biofuel. Primarily used as transportation fuels, many may also use biofuels for heating and electricity generation.

And if you are as conscious about vehicle emissions as Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, you are in the right place. Don’t worry about finding a charging station on the way to your next destination or pitching in gas money for your friend’s vehicle. The property has eight free electric vehicle charging stations available for guests in their garage and surface parking, making Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino the perfect place for you and your car to recharge.

Another way Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino makes a difference is by participating in the Earth Hour movement. To kick off Earth Month in April, they joined millions of other businesses worldwide and turned off all non-essential outdoor lighting to demonstrate support for climate action. And participation in Earth Hour is just one part of Harrah’s Ak-Chin’s commitment to Earth Month every year. Employees also participated in the 11th annual Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup, the casino held a CodeGreen Educational Exhibit Booth, and an Earth Day Volunteer Appreciation Event organized to honor employees and their good deeds. Protecting the planet is beneficial and can be an enjoyable community relations experience.

Even though April is action-packed with environmental initiatives, conservation is at the core of Harrah’s Ak-Chin yearround through the hotel’s energy management system, which conserves energy in unoccupied spaces by resetting air conditioning to 75 degrees. In the hotel rooms, refrigerators are set to low when rooms are unoccupied, and showers are installed with low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators to help decrease water consumption on the property. Housekeeping also conserves electricity and water by changing sheets and towels upon request.

And on the gaming floor, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino has an enhanced focus on improving air quality through cold plasma ionization bars that kill viruses, bacteria, and mold and UVDI purification units that improve the quality of air and keep guests healthy through multi-stage filtration.

“While Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino can’t solve today’s environmental problems alone, we all have a role to play. We are and will continue to do our part to introduce solutions and meet sustainability goals while encouraging our guests to do the same,” said April Stovall, Director of Surveillance and Facilities for Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino.

And, they do this and more … all while continuing to provide memorable experiences with top-notch services. For more information about Harrah’s Ak-Chin and their amenities, visit their website at HarrahsAkChin.com. $

“Desert Diamond Arena” Unites Regional Partners For AZ’s Premier Entertainment Destination We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Launches State-Of-The-Art Sportsbook In Partnership With Betfred

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment and ASM Global just announced plans for a major new partnership that will rename the City of Glendale’s 18,000 seat facility to Desert Diamond Arena. Located less than one mile apart in Glendale’s vibrant sports and entertainment district, the partnership will integrate new opportunities and synergies between ASM Global, Desert Diamond Casinos and a world-class arena. New head-line events, interconnected promotions, special offers and other amenities will all be part of an unparalleled entertainment mecca in one of the fastest growing regions in Arizona.

Planned major upgrades to the arena, and future hotel and resort expansions to Desert Diamond Casinos will ensure additional future opportunities. The announced agreement will be in place for at least a decade beginning this fall, and brings together partners that share in the commitment to supporting the community by bringing expanded entertainment and economic opportunities. The announcement comes as ASM Global has transitioned to offering a full schedule of top-level concerts. Upcoming acts include renowned talents such as Alan Jackson, Roger Waters, Professional Bull Rider Teams, Pepe Aguilar and Ateez. Additional headline acts have already been secured for 2023, including Rage Against the Machine and Carrie Underwood.

Mike Bean, CEO of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise said, “Desert Diamond Casinos has always been committed to building a successful West Valley community with diverse entertainment options. It just made sense to connect our capabilities with our neighbors at ASM Global and the City of Glendale so we can deliver the best possible experience for all of our guests. $ The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is proud to introduce the awardwinning property’s new Sportsbook powered by Betfred, featuring state-of-the-art 4K video walls and displays, a cashier stand with four wagering terminals, and strategically located betting kiosks designed to appeal to sports betting enthusiasts throughout Arizona.

“We took our time in creating our new Sportsbook because we wanted to learn from those that came before us, maximize existing resources, and leverage the latest electronic advancements so we could take our facility to the next level of gaming excellence,” explained Kirk Brumbaugh, Table Games Director for the We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort.

Powered by Betfred Sportsbook (with whom the We-Ko-Pa Casino has partnered since August 2021 to bring sports betting to Arizona residents), the new Sportsbook boasts a massive Planar 4K direct view LED video wall (47’ wide by 9’ tall) that can show three separate games side-by-side, with each screen measuring about 18’ diagonally. Each screen can be further split into four separate roughly 9’ diagonal sections, allowing up to 12 separate games to be seen simultaneously.

Opening just in time for football season, the new Sportsbook is connected to WKP Sports & Entertainment, a full-service sports bar that offers a variety of innovative appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, salads and entrees along with more than 45 draft beers, signature cocktails, their proprietary Party Punch, beer cocktails, wine, premium spirits and adult milkshakes. The new Sportsbook is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. on weekdays (9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays) until closing. For more information about We-Ko-Pa Casino’s new Sportsbook, visit WeKoPaCasinoResort.com. $

Gila River First Native American Owned Gaming Entertprise With Logo On NHL Team Jersey

The Arizona Coyotes and Gila River Resorts & Casinos announced a multi-year partnership extension agreement that provides Gila River with the branding entitlement on the Arizona Coyotes official home jerseys. This historic announcement marks the first time in NHL history that a Native American owned gaming enterprise will have its logo on an NHL team jersey. The Gila River Resorts & Casinos logo will be on the Coyotes black Kachina jerseys for all home games played at Arizona State University’s Mullett Arena beginning in October for the 2022-23 season. Additionally, Gila River will be the season-long presenting sponsor and participate in a variety of community activations throughout the season.

“We are thrilled to announce our extended partnership to add the Gila River Resorts & Casinos logo to our beloved home jerseys,” said Coyotes President & CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez. “Gila River has been a long-term partner for the Coyotes, and we are grateful for their tremendous loyalty and support over the years. Like the Coyotes, Gila River prides themselves on their commitment to excellence and to positively impacting our community. We look forward to having Gila River’s distinguished and respected name and logo on our incredibly popular black Kachina jerseys.”

“Gila River is honored to be the first-ever Native American owned gaming enterprise to have its logo on an NHL jersey,” said Kenneth Manuel CEO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos. “As local leaders, we have developed an incredible partnership with the Arizona Coyotes driving positive change in the community as well as bringing world class hockey to the Valley. We are thrilled to embark on this historic journey paving the way for other Native American gaming enterprises.” $

Charles Haley’s $250,000 Pro Football Challenge Is In Full Swing Now At Both Quechan & Paradise Casinos

Football season is in full swing at Quechan and Paradise! From Now – January 8, 2023 pick the game winners each week for your chance to win cash, rewards play or memorabilia! If a participant picks 212 of 244 games correctly, they will win $250,000 in Cash! Games will consist of Sunday and Monday games including the Saturday games on December 24, 2022. Plus, pick the winners of the weekly NFL lineup and win up to $500 in cash.

Registration: Players Rewards Card members can swipe their Players Rewards Card at any of the designated football kiosks located on the casino floor at Paradise Casino, Quechan Casino Resort, or through their Player’s Portal once per day up to seven times per week.

There will be ten weekly winners who will receive the following prizes: 1st Place—$500 Cash and Charles Haley autographed football 2nd Place—$200 Cash 3rd Place—$100 Cash 4th-10th Place—$50 Rewards Play

Elevate Your Rewards: Now players can earn more weekly rewards on Thursdays at both Paradise and Quechan Casinos. How many points Players Rewards Card members earn on a single Thursday will determine how much Rewards Play they will be able to redeem at the kiosk machine. The amount of Rewards Play that can be earned ranges from $5—$500. Only one prize can be earned per Player Rewards card member per promotional day. Rewards Play offer must be claimed on the day the points were earned. For more information about these and other great promotions, visit Playqcr.com or Paradise-Casinos.com. $