Arizona Gaming Guide Magazine - November 2022 - 14:11

MANTRAS & MEDITATION

Your Authority On Everything Gaming

VOLUME 14 • ISSUE 11

MANAGING DIRECTOR & VIDEO POKER GURU

Elizabeth Torma liz@azgamingguide.com

any of us experience difficulties concentrating and regulating our emotions. In my opinion, one way to bring back your ability to focus and also center yourself emotionally is to practice empathy, compassion, gratitude, “choose happy” (yes, it is a choice), and to regularly meditate using a mantra.

You may be asking yourself, “Why would I do any of that ‘new age’ stuff?” Well, based on a systematic review and meta analysis in March of 2022 of studies on the effectiveness of mantra based meditation (MBM) on mental health, “MBM appears to produce small to moderate significant reductions in mental health.” MBM generally involves the continuous repetition of a word, phrase, or set of syllables (either silently or aloud) with or without religious or spiritual content. The sound of a mantra within meditation has been suggested to act as an effective vehicle to override mental speech, which is the predominant form of conscious thought for most people, and to redirect those negative or intrusive automatic thoughts that perpetuate distress.

So, my solution when I’m unfocused and need to feel a little more lucky at the casino is to chant my good luck mantra in my mind, focus only on the game I'm playing and my breath. I’ve found from many years of experience, I am able to immediately focus and I do feel a lot luckier. I encourage everyone to come up with their own mantra and to practice a little meditation on a daily basis. You can start with the mantra, “I feel lucky!” Or, create your own!

Have A Lucky Month!

Alexandra

Alexandra Lang Editor in Chief Editor@AZGamingGuide.com

PUBLISHER & SLOT GURU Chris Höft chris@azgamingguide.com

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Dear AZ Gaming Guide, please give a big thank you to all the casinos in Arizona for staying smoke free. And, please tell them that we hope they never go back to smoking facilities again! It has been so nice to be able to play in a clean, fresh environment. My friends and I were talking the other day and we honestly don’t think we’d be able to go back to playing where there’s smoking allowed. Recently, we took a trip to [a casino] in Laughlin, Nevada over the summer and we had to cut our trip short because we couldn’t take it anymore. Come to find out while we were there, ALL the casinos in Laughlin still allow smoking! We had terrible headaches and we were sick to our stomachs. We are never going back to Laughlin, unfortunately. That was a place we really enjoyed going to but not anymore. Kudos to the Arizona casinos for going and staying smoke-free!

Karen Newman Chandler, AZ

Karen, thank you for your comment. My team and I agree with you wholeheartedly. Some of us here at the AZ Gaming Guide used to be smokers and are not anymore, some never smoked in their lives, and a couple still enjoy the occasional ciggy. However, whether we’re smokers or nonsmokers, we all have one thing in common and that is we all agree that the casinos should be smoke free. The air is cleaner, it’s healthier, you don’t smell like an ashtray when you come home, the machines (and chairs and tables and floors and, and, and) aren’t covered with ash.

Regardless of where you’re at, in a bar, a restaurant, a movie theater, a grocery store, on an airplane, you just can’t smoke indoors anymore. The same rules should apply for the casinos. In fact, all of my friends and family members who are smokers agree that they also prefer that casinos are non smoking because it is much more sanitary. And, our readers who smoke actually continue to tell us that they too prefer that the casinos remain smoke free. Because, according to them, they are used to going outside to smoke since they don’t smoke inside of their homes either.

Now, to be perfectly clear … not all casinos in Arizona have gone smoke free. There are casinos who allow smoking. And, to be honest, those casinos are doing a really great job in keeping the air fresh and the environment as clean as possible. In addition, there are smoke free casinos that allow smoking in certain areas only. Therefore, there are options for those who still prefer

to smoke inside. So, kudos to the casinos that have made their non smoking customers happy and kudos to those that have tried to accommodate those that smoke. Everyone wins and everyone is happy! Let’s just hope it stays that way!

Dear Editor, my wife and I just got seriously burned playing a slot. It’s a must hit by game where the jackpot says it will hit before it reaches $5,000. It was at $4,928 when we sat down. We thought it was close so we decided to play for it because we’ve seen other people doing this. Well, that was a nightmare! We didn’t hit it until the number was at $4,998.26! First of all, it took 9 hours to finish even though we were playing pretty fast. Second of all, we were down almost $4,000! Yes, that’s correct. We had to pump over $8,500 in just to get $5,000 back! Once we got the jackpot to $4,980, we were already in the hole $6,000 so we figured with $5,000 back after we hit it, we’d only be down $1,000 so we kept going. The game took another $2,500 from us before we got the jackpot to hit. What I want to know, was that incredibly bad luck on our part or did we start it way too early? How is anyone able to make money on these games playing for the jackpots? I don’t understand?

Burned But Never Again Tucson, AZ

Well, Burned But Never Again, not to be mean, just direct, that’s why it’s called gambling, my friend! This is yet another example of how there are no guarantees in the casino. When we walk in to the casino, we have to be prepared to handle losing. I did say handle, not expect! A Must Hit By Progressive (MHBP) is a challenging undertaking as each slot’s manufacturer has a different philosophy on the design of the math model governing the MHBP. There is no way of knowing (unless you keep meticulous records over time or have the proprietary math model) if a MHBP has an equal chance of popping at any value, or if the chances are weighted to the upper end of the progressive’s range. Then, there is the factor of the slot’s game mechanics itself. If it’s a crummy game, you may be in for the tough experience you describe. If the game is “cold” for long stretches, you’ll be kicking yourself! You most likely experienced a stretch of bad luck. You may have started too early for the game you chose to play. And, gamblers aren't making money on MHBPs. Exceedingly few gamblers have the consistent discipline, positive attitude, and luck during one play session (let alone multiple), paired with the appropriate knowledge, to make money on a MHBP, or on any game at a casino in the long run. $

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Ready For Play

Stinkin Rich—Skunks Gone Wild

By IGT

In the latest evolution of the iconic theme, Richard the Skunk is back to entertain with IGT’s Stinkin’ Rich Skunks Gone Wild. Energetic and engaging, the game introduces new features, including big base game wins, an added jackpot award, random wilds, and an enhanced Trash for Cash pick bonus.

During the base game, a player can wager the gold bet, play 100 lines at 125 credits, and be eligible for the random wilds feature and the jackpot award. The Stinkin’ Rich jackpot is awarded in the base or free games with a blackout of wilds on reels two, three, and four.

Enhancing the game, the pick bonus is triggered with three Trash for Cash symbols at any bet level, and the player selects trash can lid symbols to move up and boost meter values until a collect symbol is revealed to determine the prize.

Completing the fun, the free games bonus is triggered when three or more Keys to Riches symbols land, awarding up to 45 free games. This latest Stinkin’ Rich Skunks Gone Wild slot game is a five reel, 125 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

The $25,000 Pyramid

By IGT

This game brings the thrills of a classic game show to the casino floor with The $25,000 Pyramid slot game by IGT. Certain to be a crowd pleaser, the game is packed with exciting bonuses reflecting the namesake jackpot and includes the option of player selectable multi denomination bets with one, three, or five pay lines.

The $25,000 Pyramid features a base game modeled after the ever popular Double Diamond slots, with classic symbols including cherries, red 7s, a variety of bars, and 2x wild symbols.

Highly entertaining, The $25,000 Pyramid bonus is triggered when two bonus symbols and a pyramid symbol land on a played line. When the player collects one of six specific symbol combinations denoted on the pyramids, they will move to the Mega Pyramid feature, which can award a boost, a multiplier, or the jackpot.

Like the Pyramid bonus, the Winners Circle bonus is activated when two bonus symbols and the Winners Circle symbol land. The player can be awarded the $25,000 Pyramid Bonus or the jackpot, with the added feature of an enhancement wheel that awards free games and multipliers. The $25,000 Pyramid is a 7 credit cost to cover game. For more information, visit IGT.com. $

Silver Dollar Shootout

By Aristocrat Gaming

The rootin’est tootin’est is back! Aristocrat Gaming brought back the player favorite Old West original you know and love and updated it with modern mechanics, sounds, and visuals Which means the fun characters are fun er, the free spins blasting siren is blastin er, and the dynamite bonus is more explosiv er you’ll have a hoot helpin yerself to the loot playing Silver Dollar Shootout!

There are a total of six bonus features to enjoy and win with including the Red Screen Free Spins where players are rewarded with five reel free spins. The explosive Blow’d Up Good bonus is triggered by Dynamite symbols on the reels. In the Newton The Nudger bonus, Newton comes out of the machine and turns losers into winners. The namesake Silver Dollar Shootout is a collecting bonus with credit wins when six coin symbols land on the reels. You’ll keep playing until you match two coins and win that amount. Line up the letters B O N U S to trigger the Gold River Canyon bonus. Revealed credits are added to the total prize with credit awards. And finally, the Rootin’ Tootin’ Shootin’ Bonus is triggered when players collect six targets. Pick a target and find the loot!

For more information, visit AristocratGaming.com. $

Rich Little Piggies

By Scientific Games

Players are going wild for Rich little Piggies Meal Ticket & Hog Wild, an entertaining new game that showcases a unique Free Games Feature. Players chase Red, Blue, and Gold Pig Coins that, in any combination, may trigger the Feature.

Each Coin awards a different free games enhancement: Blue Pig Coin Progressive Free Games that can award up to 100 free games; Gold Pig Coin Jackpot Free Games, where Mystery Symbols may open to reveal a jackpot symbol, which is collected in a meter that, once filled, awards the jackpot; or Red Pig Coin Active Symbols Free Games where only the symbols in the Red Coin meter are active.

Many casinos around Arizona have this game. Some casinos continue to add more units on their floor. In our opinion, those casinos in Arizona that don’t have this game should get it. And, we think you should try this game and tell us what you think. While you’ll recognize the perpetuating bonus game mechanic, Rich Little Piggies Meal Ticket & Hog Wild is not the same frustrating experience you expect from other slots. This is a fun game and it doesn’t play like other slots on the floor, so it’s a uniquely refreshing change of pace. As always, Scientific Games keeps the player experience cute and entertaining. The staff at the Arizona Gaming Guide were fans of the original Rich Little Piggies which was released in the early 2000s. For an official sneak peek of the updated version, just go to our website at AZGamingGuide.com. Our digital readers can just click the slot’s picture! $

VIDEO POKER CORNER

By Lana Hartmann

STRATEGY CHANGES IN ULTIMATE X

Know Before You Go And Play A New Game With Different Rules

On the heels of all the questionable video poker holds I observe at the casinos, I see even more strange holds with Ultimate X (UX). If you are going to play UX, you should know what you are up against in terms of strategy. No, you can’t play UX the same way you play non UX games. That is, go ahead, play UX the same way and hand your bankroll over to the casino even faster than you may already be doing (that’s sarcasm, by the way).

So, here are the first twenty rules in a strategy for Double Double. This is for a straight up version of the game regardless of denomination or single hand and multi hand This is what you need to hold, in order. As I don’t have pages and pages to devote to the entire strategy, I’ve just picked the first twenty.

DOUBLE DOUBLE 9/6

Royal Flush

Four Aces/2s/3s/4s with A/2/3/4 (or kicker)

4 of a kind

Straight Flush

4 to a Royal Flush 3 of a kind (Aces)

Full House

4 to a Royal Flush Flush

Straight 3 of a kind (2s thru Ks)

4 to a Straight Flush 1 pair (Aces)

2 pair

3 to a Royal Flush (JQK) 1 pair (Kings)

3 to a Royal Flush (TJQ) 1 pair (Jacks or Queens)

4 to a Flush

3 to a Royal Flush (TJK/TQK, TJA/TQA/ TKA/JQA/JKA/QKA)

Now let’s move over to UX. I’ve listed the first twenty rules for the strategy for Double Double 10 Play at 9/6. Now the first few rules are pretty obvious. But then it gets interesting. Hold the Full House with Aces and don’t drop the pair! That’s a major rule change as this happens, to me at least, all the time! If you are a fan of UX, you should know why. And then, hold the two pair before you hold just the Aces! I constantly see players messing this up. Don’t make the same mistake from now on.

DOUBLE DOUBLE UX 10 PLAY 9/6

Royal Flush Four Aces/2s/3s/4s with A/2/3/4 (or kicker) 4 of a kind Straight Flush Full House 4 to a Royal Flush Flush Straight 3 of a kind 4 to a Straight Flush 2 pair 1 pair (Aces)

4 to a Flush with 3 high cards 1 pair (Jacks/Queens/Kings)

4 to a Flush with 0, 1, or 2 high cards 3 to a Royal Flush 4 to a Straight (2345 TJQK) 1 pair (22/33/44/88/99/TT)

3 to a Straight Flush (9JQ) 1 pair (sevens)

Send us an email if you want to know how to hold a hand! Doesn't matter if it’s holds you are seeing other people make, or if you just want to be sure about your own holds. Write us at Editor@AZGamingGuide.com, or send a letter to: Editor, AZ Gaming Guide, PO BOX 20636, Mesa, AZ, 85277. $

By Al Moe

TABLE GAME FREEBIES

The More You Play, The More They Pay

Gamblers love free stuff. You can admit it. You can’t just walk into a new casino and ask for a free room and a steak dinner; you’ve got to “earn” it. But the player’s club is happy to reward your excellent action with complimentary goodies. The more you play, the more they pay.

Are they freebies? We could argue the semantics of “free,” but if you say it’s something you didn’t pay for directly, I think it counts. So, play when you want, show your player’s club card, get tracked, and enjoy all your perks.

Free Bet Blackjack

Free Bet Blackjack does give you free wagers. When you are dealt a two card 9, 10, or 11, you get to double down without adding any more chips to your bet. If you win the hand, the dealer pays your original wager and a free bet of equal value. You get more action with no risk.

You can split any pair except 10s, so stand on those, and you should free double down on a pair of 5s. In the proverbial nutshell, take every free double down and free split opportunity. We all crave action, and Free Bet offers it cheaply. It’s great when you’re running bad or on a short bankroll.

The house edge is only about 1% at Free Bet, even with the trade off that every hand pushes when the dealer busts with a 22. That might sound scary, and it’s a bit frustrating when it happens, but you don’t lose your wagers. It’s a push.

Think of it like rolling eleven at the dice table. It might be this roll, or it might not show for 20 minutes. Only the gaming gods know, and they don’t ever tell us in advance.

Arizona EZ Baccarat

Like Freebet, EZ Baccarat doesn’t charge the standard 5% commission on winning Banker wagers. Are they free? Sure, until the Banker makes a winning three card 7, and it’s not a winning wager; it’s a push.

Like Free Bet, EZ Bac has a slight house edge of about 1%. How often will the Banker draw a winning three card 7? Not very often. It only pops up about once in 45 hands, so you might play for hours, never pay a commission, and never get a winning Banker 7 that turns into a push.

EZ Bac is for you if you like to gamble and never pay commis-

You may have played various games over the years, from Pai Gow tiles to Pai Gow Poker, Commission Free Pai Gow, and now EZ Pai Gow.

Is the EZ variety a freebie? It depends on how you look at it. You’ll find EZ Pai Gow in Arizona casinos featuring no commission and a faster game. The EZ game makes any dealer queen high Pai Gow a push for every player. You can even have a lower Pai Gow and not lose.

Craps Odds Bets

When you bet the Pass Line at craps, you get Free Odds, meaning the casino pays you the true odds when you win with no edge for the house. Play 3 4 5 Odds offered in Arizona, and you’ll drive your Pass Line and Come Line bets down to a tiny house edge of .37%. $

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

21—THE MOVIE

How Close To The Truth Is It?

Iam often asked about the movie 21 and how accurate it was. For those of you who don’t know, the movie was about college students from MIT who learned to count cards in blackjack and beat Las Vegas casinos out of millions.

In 1994, MIT students put a blackjack team together that did very well in Vegas, although the film made it seem like the money was flowing in. The Spotter and Big Player depicted in the movie is a very effective card counting tactic. They got the idea from the team I was on with Ken Uston in the late 70s and early 80s. Ken lived in Paradise Valley and was one of the best blackjack players in the world. They also made a movie about us called The Big Player

The way it worked, as shown in the movie, the Spotter would sit at a blackjack table making minimum bets and counting cards. When they received a good count they would signal the Big Player to come play. A good count means that the remaining cards are rich in Tens and Aces which favor the player. The Big Player would come to the table and the Spotter would say a code word to give the count. He or she would then starts making large bets and leave when the dealer shuffles, the count gets bad, or there’s a run of bad cards. In the movie, the Spotter stayed at the table and continued to play, but in reality the Spotter would find an excuse to leave the table for a phone call or bathroom break because this player wouldn’t want to take valuable cards away from the Big Player. Also they wouldn’t want the Pit Bosses to see them at the same table together and suspect them of working together. By using several Spotters they could wait for good counts at many tables.

The truth is counting cards is time consuming and not very exciting. It wouldn’t have made a very good movie to watch some guys playing cards and losing half the time. As a result, the movie added some Hollywood drama and a love interest.

The movie made it seem like there was only one guy in Vegas that knew about card counters. If he caught you, they would take you in the back room and you were beaten. In the 70s and 80s, when Vegas was run by the mob, that was probably true. Today if you are a suspected card counter or advantage player the casinos can ask you to leave or even ban you from playing, and they put you in what’s known as the “Griffith Book”, a book of known card counters. Once you are in the book, it

makes it very hard for you to play at any casino, especially since nowadays one casino might own twenty other casinos. While card counting is legal, it is frowned upon by most casinos.

Being from MIT the students were pretty smart but you don’t have to be a genius to count cards effectively, you just have to be willing to put in the time. If you make the effort, and learn to count cards, learn the playing strategies (there are 43 changes from basic strategy) and learn how to adjust your bets according to the true count, then you can get about a 1.5 percent advantage over the casino. Overall I liked the movie 21 and would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in blackjack. $

Writer TJ Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 25 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 newest book “How To Become A Blackjack Jedi” is available online at Amazon.com.

Welcome to Arizona’s Premier Play stination, Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos! Come elevate your play with a short 90 mile climb north of Phoenix. Prescott offers historic charm and a hometown atmosphere. Surrounded by the Prescott National Forest, visitors can enjoy many outdoor adventures including hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos are located close to the heart of downtown Prescott and historic Whiskey Row where you will find exciting events, shopping, dining and sightseeing.

Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos have upped their game on their already exciting, smoke free, casino floor offering a wide selection of entertainment including over 200 amazing new slot machines. AND players can now roll their luck with live action Craps and Roulette, as well as Blackjack. You will find the Craps table open 4 p.m. to midnight, daily.

The casinos invite you to “Let The Good Times Roll” by joining them as they celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 on December 31st! Win cash prizes from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. when one lucky guest will win $23,000 to help them celebrate their 2023! And, become a Gold Rush Club member and become a part of even more excitement. Membership leads to points, points lead to entries and entries lead to big cash winnings.

Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos offer exciting promotions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesday, it’s Veteran’s Appreciation Day with $10 Gold Rewards, $8 Food Comps, 3X Points As You Play, and a free entry for an end of the month $100 cash drawing. On Wednesday, it’s 55+ Seniors Day where after earning 10 points guests receive $10 Gold Rewards and $1.99 to $2.99 food specials. On Thursday, it’s Ladies Day where after earning 10 points, ladies receive $10 Gold Rewards, food and drink specials, and an entry into a drawing for a handbag stuffed with prizes!

The mission at Yavapai Gaming is to provide a fun work environment and welcome guests in as part of the family and to give visitors creative promotions that will WOW their senses and give them memories that last forever. “The more you play, the more we pay!” Because it matters where you play, come relax in beautiful Prescott, enjoy a smoke free gaming experience and Let’s Play! For information visit BuckysCasino.com. $

Deck The Halls With Arizona Lottery Holiday Tickets With More Games To Gift & Chances To Win Big!

on everyone’s wish list this year) with a top prize of $500,000.

The best part? All Arizona Lottery holiday themed tickets are eligible for this year’s “Holly Jolly Jackpot” Players Club promotion. As more players enter, the progressive jackpot will grow with a chance of reaching $250,000.

Plus, each time you enter a holiday ticket into the Players Club, you’ll be able to play the “Holiday Winnings” digital game to earn bonus entries into the monthly cash drawings. To participate, download the Players Club app on your mobile device or visit their website at AZPlayersClub.com.

This holiday season, you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by gifting and winning big with the Arizona Lottery’s latest collection of eight Holiday Scratchers® and Fast Play™ tickets.

These new holiday themed games range from $1 to $20 and give you the chance to win and gift up to $500,000. So, whether you are shopping for friends and family or treating yourself this holiday season, there is a game for everyone at a price that is right for you.

Not only do these festive games provide an easy gifting option for adult players, but they are the gifts that keep on giving with additional chances to win prizes in the Arizona Lottery’s Players Club. All holiday tickets can be entered into the “Holly Jolly Jackpot” promotion for a chance to win monthly cash prizes and a progressive jackpot that grows each time a ticket is entered up to $250,000!

The Arizona Lottery’s holiday tickets are the perfect gift for any adult (21+), like your neighbor, your secret Santa, a co worker, or a family member. Plus, these festive tickets are available at more than 3,200 retailers across Arizona, making your holiday shopping easier than ever, especially during the hustle and bustle of the season.

Everyone will love these easy to gift, easy to play games including: $1 "Stocking Stuffer," $2 "Polar Payout," $2 “To Me, From Santa” Fast Play, $3 "Candy Cane Crossword," $5 "Sleigh Bell Bucks," $5 “Holiday Cash Drop” Fast Play, $10 "25 Days of Winning," and the $20 "100X Cash'' (which is the ultimate gift

“Our holiday Scratchers and Fast Play tickets mark the start of the holiday season at Arizona Lottery,” said Arizona Lottery Executive Director, Gregg Edgar.

“Every year this popular group of games brings friends and family together, offering fun, affordable, easy to gift grown up stocking stuffers or office holiday party gifts. Plus, part of every Arizona Lottery ticket purchased helps give back to the community, so gift givers and players alike can spread the joy with gifts that keep on giving all year long.”

The Arizona Lottery’s Holiday Scratchers and Fast Play games are available to purchase now through December 2022 at more than 3,200 retailers throughout Arizona.

For more information about Arizona Lottery’s new holiday themed games, or to learn more about the Arizona Lottery Players Club, please visit ArizonaLottery.com. $

Scratchers® is a registered service mark of the California Lottery.

Harrah’s Ak-

Chin

Casino Announces New Casino Manager And Promotions On Operations Team

Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino, part of Caesars Entertainment and the state’s only tribal casino to have an international management partner, recently announced that gaming industry veteran Carolynne Moore has joined Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino as Casino Operations Manager.

A casino management professional with more than 25 years of direct management experience, Moore will be responsible for monitoring payroll, budgets and gaming revenue, assisting with large scale projects and daily interactions with guests and team members.

Prior to joining Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino, Moore was Casino Manager for the Gila River Gaming Enterprise. Previous experience includes casino operations management positions for Daily Gambling Vessels, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Oceans. A Chandler resident, Moore received her bachelor’s degree from Liverpool University in Liverpool, England.

“We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and continuously look for motivated individuals who want to join our team,” says Michael Kintner, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino. “Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino offers tremendous opportunity for anyone interested in growing their career with a fun and fast paced organization and we love to promote from within.”

Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino, also recently announced several key operations team promotions. Samantha Gulick has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Hotel Operations. In her

new role, Gulick will continue to oversee all marketing efforts including advertising, public relations and outreach strategies that drive traffic and build brand awareness for the casino but will also oversee all hotel, spa and pool operations. Gulick has been with Caesars Entertainment for more than eight years, most recently as the Director of Marketing.

Nathan Kinstlinger has been promoted to Director of Food and Beverage operations. In the new role, he will be responsible for implementing short and long term strategies for all food and beverage operations as well as maintaining cost and inventory controls to positively impact the property’s bottom line. In addition, Kinstlinger will also oversee all retail operations. Kinstlinger has been with Caesars Entertainment for more than 10 years, most recently as Food and Beverage Manager.

Cody Hansen has been promoted to Food and Beverage Operations Manager Hansen will oversee all guest facing food and beverage service for the casino, pool bar and banquet area. Hansen joined Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino in 2017, serving most recently as the Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.

“Harrah’s Ak Chin regularly looks for opportunities for growth and advancement from within our team,” said Michael Kintner. “These promotions reflect that commitment and are a demonstration that these individuals have been instrumental in spearheading our performance and success. Their expertise, skills and leadership continue to support the ongoing evolution and growth of Harrah’s Ak Chin.” For more information, visit HarrahsAkChin.com. $

Carolyne Moore

Samantha Gulick

Nathan Kinstlinger

Cody Hansen

Aristocrat Gaming Helps Operators Take Their Gaming Floors To The Next

Level At The 2022 Global Gaming Expo

Independent research shows Aristocrat Gaming is the most valued and trusted supplier partner in the gaming industry. In October, at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022, Aristocrat demonstrated how they will help operators take their gaming floors to the next level with a groundbreaking mix of innovative games, cabinets, customer experience solutions and real money gaming (RMG) offerings.

For Arizona’s casinos, Aristocrat is offering leading titles. Headlining Aristocrat’s options are all new games including Tarzan Link™, Lightning Buffalo Link™, and Cash Express Mega Line™, each of which made their world premiere at G2E.

Tarzan Link is a premium, two game Tarzan® experience on Aristocrat’s Neptune Single™ game cabinet and combines Aristocrat’s Hold & Spin mechanic with the legendary Tarzan wheel for exciting game play. Lightning Buffalo Link combines two of the industry’s biggest ever titles to create an entirely new game with a rapid hitting $50,000 MSP Super Grand Jackpot, and an all new twist on the player favorite Super Grand Jackpot mechanic.

In Cash Express Mega Line, players can play four Cash Express Luxury Line™ games at the same time. Players can choose which four games they want to play as they vie for the MEGA LINE train.

Aristocrat’s games at G2E were a spectacle, filled with 100 percent all new content with industry leading portfolio depth and breadth. Titles include Buffalo Strike™, Wonder 4™ Collection for Neptune Single, Cashman Double Bingo™, and Lucky’s Wild Inferno™.

Appearing on the advanced MarsX Flex™ cabinet is Buffalo Strike. The MarsX Flex is the next generation of Aristocrat’s large top box cabinet with gorgeous graphics and an eye catching cabinet profile. Buffalo Strike was created specifically for the MarsX Flex and marks the first use of the community timed frenzy feature combined with the classic Buffalo™ gameplay to create player excitement and anticipation with credit prizes, jackpot prizes, and enhanced features.

The Neptune Single cabinet offers mind blowing game play, and now a new collection of Aristocrat’s Wonder 4 titles has been reimagined exclusively for the cabinet, including Buffalo Gold Collection™, Fire Light™, Pompeii™, and Wild Pan-

ther™. A new Super Free Games Feature offers players a chance to win more than 250x their original bet.

Cashman Double Bingo on the MarsX Upright™ has two bingo cards that doubles players’ cash on reels chase. Plus, a win on one bingo card does not reset the other, giving players something additional to look forward to, even after a big win.

Lucky Wild Inferno is the premiere of a fun new devil character to the Aristocrat cast of loveable characters portfolio. He keeps gameplay exciting by randomly triggering feature wins.

Aristocrat’s Customer Experience Solutions (CXS) is focused on enabling operators of all sizes standalone and enterprise to maximize their guests’ entertainment experience, both in the casino and online. CXS showcased guest and mobile experiences product offerings with Loyalty 2.0, a flexible and highly extensible guest engagement platform, PlayerMax™ a mobile hub, and Oasis™ Digital Wallet.

Aristocrat’s new real money gaming division debuted at G2E. The group was created to be the go to destination for RMG for casino operators and for players and offers play with tailored entertainment that is smart, fun, and playful. The company launched its offering with eight player favorite Aristocrat titles including the Wild Wild™ series, Miss Kitty™, Sun & Moon™, and Timber Wolf™. Using the platform, Aristocrat customers can offer their players the opportunity to play Aristocrat slots on their mobile devices via customers’ online casino apps!

To see where you can play Aristocrat’s slots, visit their website at AristocratGaming.com/us/where to play. $

Let’s Get Together At Mazatzal Hotel &

Casino!

Win A Brand-New 2022 CAN-AM

At Quechan Casino & A Home Makeover At

Paradise Casino

For banquets, conferences, meetings, and other special gatherings, Mazatzal offers a variety of beautiful, customizable spaces to make an event magical. They deliver extraordinary cuisine, elegant presentation, and packages for every budget.

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC IN THE MOUNTAINS

Whether it’s an intimate gathering in their Fireside Room, a lavish reception in their Event Center or something in between, their team is committed to creating a magical experience for you and your guests in the Rim Country, the heart of Arizona. They are confident that planning your special event at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino will be a wonderful experience.

MAKING YOUR DREAM DAY A REALITY

Every little girl dreams of her wedding day, and at Mazatzal they are committed to bringing your dream to life. They offer an elegant yet affordable banquet hall for weddings, anniversaries, religious celebrations, corporate parties, and much more... For smaller gatherings, consider the cozy elegance of the Fireside Room. Choose from a variety of Reception, Buffet, and Plated Menu Packages.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

They’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to! Treat yourself to a stay in the lavish Presidential Suite, complete with private patio. They also have two additional patio suites adjacent to the Presidential Suite. Their beautiful hotel features 40 luxury suites. The magic is in the details with granite and warm woods throughout and enchanting views of their namesake, the Mazatzal Mountains. Their team of outstanding service professionals is just a call away, or a short ride on one of the most scenic highways in the country. More information is available on their website at MazatzalCasino.com. $

Quechan Casino Resort will give Players Rewards Club members a chance to win a Brand New 2022 CAN AM Maverick Slingshot during their Ride the Dunes CAN AM Giveaway November 5 & 19! Players Rewards Club members can begin earning entries for this promotion starting on Saturday November 1 through Saturday, November 19, 2022. On each of the drawing days (Saturday, November 5, 2022 & Saturday, November 19, 2022), $5,000 in cash and a 2022 CAM AM Maverick X3 MAX DS Turbo 4 Seat Passenger Off Road Vehicle will be given away!

Paradise Casino is helping you remodel your home during their Home Makeover promotion happening on select Saturdays Now through December! Earn entries into the hourly drawings with your Players Rewards Club Card starting on Monday, August 1, 2022 through Saturday, December 10, 2022. During each of the drawings (Saturday, November 12 & 26; Saturday, December 10, 2022), $8,900 in cash will be given away and one winner will match two window photos from the display. Each window has a corresponding wheel, the winner will spin the wheel a total of three separate times and win a total of three different prizes.

Window 1 Primary Bedroom

Window 2 Backyard Remodel

Window 3 Living Room

Window 4 Kitchen Remodel

Window 5 Appliances

(The cash equivalent of each prize will be awarded.)

For more information about these and other great promotions, visit Playqcr.com or Paradise Casinos.com. $

Jingle All The Way To A Merry Holiday Party At Talking Stick Resort And Casino Arizona

HotStreak Poised To Launch

SharpTM, WEB3

Infrastructure In Regulated Sports Gaming

The Talking Stick Resort and Casino Arizona catering professionals specialize in making seasons bright! Eat, drink, and be merry with festive holiday menus. Arizona’s top holiday party destination is the ideal setting for intimate gatherings and large parties from 25 to over 1,000!

TALKING STICK RESORT

Two distinct and exciting locations each offer a variety of unique indoor and outdoor event venues including festive holiday menus, professional event staff, and luxury accommodations. The resort offers a full casino with slot machines, bingo and live table games to keep everyone entertained before or after the event. The Holiday Menus offer extensive options to cater to any size group or dining preference. The Salt River Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 2,000, can be configured into 8 separate rooms, and is perfect for banquets or large gatherings. The Conference Center configures into 12 separate rooms, is perfect for smaller gatherings, and the rooms open onto the pool area. Degree 270 accommodates up to 180 with flexible configurations and is perfect for special events with scenic views from the 14th floor! For more information, visit their website at TalkingStickResort.com.

CASINO ARIZONA “We’re Your Better Get Together!”

Whether there are 25 or 100+ guests, Casino Arizona can accommodate your gathering. Guests will love being able to take advantage of all the exciting gaming, entertainment and fun experiences available there. The Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is an award winning venue perfect for hosting smaller crowds in an intimate setting. Perfect for larger parties, the Showroom offers banquet menus featuring dishes from a Cordon Bleu trained pastry chef. For more information, visit their website at CasinoArizona.com. $

HotStreak, a fast growing daily fantasy sports micro markets company, recently announced its $9 million Series A funding round. Led by Polychain Capital, HotStreak is also announcing that Fanduel co founder and former CEO, Nigel Eccles, is joining as Chairman of the Board.

“We’re incredibly excited that HotStreak’s technology and growth have attracted such an incredible set of investors,” said Greg Dean, CEO of HotStreak. “We realized that with our background in web3, we were uniquely positioned to solve a huge inefficiency in the industry. The Sharp™ protocol will bridge the worlds of regulated sports gaming with the superior set of web3 solutions that exist for digital currencies. With Sharp, a whole class of industry wide problems will disappear.” With this new round of capital, HotStreak will launch the Sharp Protocol, a permissioned blockchain infrastructure for regulated sports betting and fantasy operators. With Sharp payments, “Know Your Customer” requirements and settlements are handled at the protocol level, with integration being just a few lines of code.

The Arizona Gaming Guide had the opportunity to speak with CEO Greg Dean who said, “HotStreak’s technology removes the headache and costs of users and operators dealing with a ’wallet’ in user accounts. Winning bets are posted to a user’s funding source directly and immediately! We are building infrastructure for the entire regulated sports betting and daily fantasy industry. Our target is to have early adopters on board by the end of 2022. Arizona’s sports betting enthusiasts could be using HotStreak’s technology as soon as 2023.” When I asked Mr. Dean about his favorite casino game, he enthusiastically responded, “Craps! I enjoy playing craps at the casino because of the social aspect of the game.” $

APACHE GOLD CASINO Globe Live Music In The Bar

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CASINO ARIZONA TRIBUTE BANDS Scottsdale

Bonfire (AC/DC) November 4 & 5

Rockin’ The Paradise (STYX) November 18 & 19 The Long Run (The Eagles) November 25 & 26 DSB An American Journey (Journey) December 2 & 3 Mick Adams & The Stones (Rolling Stones) December 9 & 10 The Pat Benetar Experience December 16 & 17

CASINO DEL SOL Tucson 17th Annual Tamal Festival December 3 Los Angeles Azules De Iztapalapa April 15, 2023

CLIFF CASTLE CASINO HOTEL Camp Verde Music & Comedy Are Back At The Dragonfly Terry Wayne Project November 4 & 5 Dennis Yazzie & The Night Breeze Band November 11 & 12 David Voss & Big Country November 18 Ilusion Norteño November 19 Andrea & Gemini November 25 & 26

COCOPAH CASINO & RESORT Somerton Beatles vs. Stones (A Musical Shootout) November 4 Only In America (Brooks & Dunn) November 18 Margarita World (J. Buffet & A. Jackson) December 2

DESERT DIAMOND CASINO Sahuarita

Cheap Trick November 18 John Tesh December 2 Felipe Esparza January 21, 2023

HARRAH’S AK CHIN CASINO Maricopa Wheel Of Fortune LIVE! November 4 & 5 Tracy Lawrence December 9 Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience January 21, 2023

HON DAH RESORT CASINO Pinetop Live Music Tuesdays Through Saturdays Monday Funday Comedy Shows Are Back

QUECHAN CASINO RESORT Winterhaven Terry Fator November 11 Los Tigres Del Norte December 1

TALKING STICK RESORT Scottsdale

Ron White November 25 ZZ Top December 2 The Mavericks December 9 Fitz & The Tantrums January 28, 2023 Kathleen Madigan February 4, 2023

WE KO PA CASINO RESORT Fountain Hills Live Music In Ember Steakhouse Live Music In WKP Sports & Entertainment

WILD HORSE PASS RESORT & CASINO Chandler

Three Dog Night November 6 Da Vu Con Duong Mau Xanh November 12 The Cult November 20

Native American All Star Comedy Night November 26 One Of These Nights (The Eagles) December 2 Saturday Night with Mike Epps December 3 Voyager (Journey) December 9 Michael Jackson A Thrilling Tribute February 3, 2023

Theresa Caputo @ Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino

ZZ Top @ Talking Stick Resort

Cheap Trick—Rescheduled!

Desert Diamond Sahuarita December 9, 2022

Due to a scheduling conflict caused by travel logistics, Cheap Trick’s Diamond Center concert slated for November 18 has been rescheduled for Friday, December 9, 2022. Guests should hold onto their tickets to the performance, which will be honored at the rescheduled show. Tickets continue to be on sale starting at $40.00 through Etix and at Desert Diamond’s Box Office. Facemasks are optional. Anyone exhibiting COVID 19 or flu like symptoms, or with recent exposure to a person with COVID 19, is asked to stay home. For more information visit DDCAZ.com.

Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock 'n' roll. The band Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from "He's A Whore," "California Man" and "Dream Police" to "Surrender” and "I Want You To Want Me.” After a year of show cancellations due to the pandemic, Cheap Trick began touring once again with the same lineup of the last several years which includes Robin Taylor Zander on rhythm guitar and vocals.

Treena Parvello, Director of Government and Public Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “We want to make sure our guests have the opportunity to see Cheap Trick live at the Diamond Center. Thank you for your patience and understanding with the rescheduling on what is sure to be a fantastic show.” $

Terry Fator Quechan Casino Resort

November 11, 2022

Terry Fator is back on stage after his record breaking residency at The Mirage, where he played in front of millions. Catch his award winning act, live on stage at the Pipa Event Center!

Terry Fator is the most gifted and accomplished ventriloquist/singer on the planet, whose repertoire includes more than 200 celebrity voices, many of whom we see on stage. Being onstage is Terry’s lifeblood and he is wildly excited to return to the stage to share his talents with his fans. Nothing connects people like laughter and song, and Terry is so grateful to once again have the opportunity to bring people together under the same roof after a year of being apart.

Terry Fator is perhaps the first entertainer to combine the art of ventriloquism with celebrity impressions. His puppets, including Cowboy Walter, Emma Taylor and Winston the Impersonating Turtle, effortlessly perform the singing styles of an eclectic group of stars including: Tony Bennett, Elvis, Maroon Five, Garth Brooks, Nat King and Natalie Cole, Roy Orbison, Marvin Gaye, Gnarls Barkley, James Blunt, Brooks & Dunn, members of The Rat Pack, Louis Armstrong and even Kermit The Frog.

Terry Fator is truly living the American dream, and has the opportunity to do what he loves each night: entertain audiences of all ages with his wholesome blend of family entertainment and dazzle them with his amazing talent. For more information visit PlayQCR.com. $

By Sami Becker

BAD BEHAVIOR & CONSEQUENCES

Fists, Beer Bottles, Bar Glasses, Canes, What’s Next?

AZ Gaming Guide, you need to do something about all the broken machines and the people at [the casinos]. They are acting [in a way they shouldn’t in public, in my opinion]. So many [casino patrons] are angry. If [the patrons] are this angry, why are they gambling? Isn’t it problem gambling? I’m scared to visit a casino [based on what appears to be an escalating situation]. I know everybody is angry [outside a casino]. But why do I have to tolerate [anger and bad behavior] when I just want to have fun and relax at [the casinos]? I’ve talked to employees and some supervisors at [the casinos] but nothing changes and it keeps getting worse every time we go. You have to fix this because I want [our casinos] back! [The casinos] belong to nice, fun-loving, happy people like us, not [angry and misbehaving patrons].

James & Martha S. Phoenix, AZ

James and Martha, thank you for being loyal readers. We truly appreciate your support of our publication!

While the Arizona Gaming Guide can’t fix this problem, we can only highlight how you feel. We know other patrons feel the way you do. They write us all the time. We feel the way you do. Scared for our safety, uncomfortable because of the anger, disillusioned because casino management does nothing.

Let’s make an analogy...I decide to go to a Phoenix Sun’s game (the season just started!) and throw my drink in the general direction of the court because I’m angry. Who cares why I’m angry! Rather, what do you think will happen to me? I’m on video surveillance and there are witnesses. Well, here’s the Footprint Center’s House Rules:

Footprint Center wants to ensure that guests have a fun and safe experience at the arena. ... Footprint Center staff and Phoenix Police Department will provide security for all events, guests, and performers. Footprint Center intends to provide all guests with a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable atmosphere. Consequently, arena management does not intend to allow a pleasant experience to be disrupted or ruined by unruly guests. Therefore, we have established the following rules for guest conduct: ... Guests using foul or abusive language or gestures will be ejected from Footprint Center with no refund. Guests appearing intoxicated will be denied entry or ejected from Footprint Center. Guests attempting to interfere with the progress of any event at Footprint Center will be ejected and subject to arrest. To enforce these policies, Footprint Center event staff and Phoenix Police Officers are located throughout the arena. Guests who are not here to enjoy the event or who cannot comply with these rules will not be welcome at Footprint Center.

Wow! I think they mean business. Don’t you? If only the casinos took their own house rules (those that post them) seriously.

I’ve personally witnessed fists, beer bottles and bar glasses used to hit the slots. The one that really scared me was the senior citizen who used a cane to hit the slot’s display and yell “F*@# You!” three times before shuffling off. The noise scared me. But his behavior scared me even more. If he was that enraged, where will all of this anger and frustration by patrons end?

Just the other day I was walking past a bank of games being “played” in full view of no less than three employees. One patron was hitting their slot so hard it was rocking back and forth on its base. The employees couldn’t have cared less.

Let me tell everyone this right now. The next time I witness angry and violent behavior from patrons and if security, casino employees, and management refuse to defuse the dangerous situation immediately, I’m calling the tribal police and I encourage all of our readers to do so as well. If they allow this behavior to continue, then they clearly don’t care or haven’t been trained as to what to do in this situation. I’m not sure what type of liability insurance the casino has, but it better cover a slot falling over on a patron when there is ample evidence (both from surveillance video and other patrons, can you say “cell phone” anyone?) why the slot tipped over and how long the episode had been going on for prior to the event!

And then there are the purses, man bags, backpacks, luggage, shopping bags, attached bags to strollers, walkers, and scooters, which are all allowed to be carried into a casino without so much as a bag check. In most casinos, the posted house rules clearly say “NO BACKPACKS.” Why then are people with backpacks allowed inside without having their bag scrutinized? Many women's purses (and some man bags) are so big, I think they qualify as backpacks. Why aren't they searched?

Have you seen broken slot machines? Have you seen violence in the casinos? Have you heard abusive language directed at slots, patrons, employees? Do you still feel safe walking into a casino? What should management be doing about the escalating anger and violence at the casinos in your opinion? I want to know what you think!

You can write me at Sami@AZGamingGuide.com. Thanks for your letters and emails! Have fun and good luck! $

WORD SEARCH

Jokes & Quotes

Research shows that laughing stimulates the immune system and may help prevent or reverse some medical conditions.

For those of us who are still actually competent household handymen, where our fathers trained us and trained us to do things right and use our thinking caps, we know the line “Lefty loosey, righty tighty” and why it’s reversed for natural gas, we know what a tire iron is for and where the spare and the jack are in addition to being able to use them, we can jump a car in our sleep, we know there’s a difference between a vise and a vise grip, and that’s just the basics, thank you, we are a vanishing breed in this modern world. This is for you…

Work alone. Audiences are of no use to you.

Work in the kitchen whenever you can. It’s warm. It’s dry. It’s close to the refrigerator and the pantry.

If something you’ve done is stupid but it works, it is definitely not stupid.

Always take credit for miracles. Even if you dropped it and now it works again without you having done anything.

Zodiac Lucky Numbers

Aries (March 21 April 19): 5, 6, 14, 28, 44, 58

Taurus (April 20 May 20): 4, 19, 21, 28, 47, 59

Gemini (May 21 June 20): 9, 18, 26, 40, 46, 59

Cancer (June 21 July 22): 11, 20, 20, 33, 44, 62

Leo (July 23 August 22): 6, 7, 14, 30, 43, 64

Virgo (August 23 September 22): 8, 10, 17, 40, 51, 69

Libra (September 23 October 22): 1, 18, 26, 39, 47, 61

Scorpio (October 23 November 21): 2, 3, 19, 34, 54, 64

Sagittarius (November 22 December 21): 1, 6, 16, 41, 45, 59

Capricorn (December 22 January 19): 4, 17, 26, 29, 47, 66

Aquarius (January 20 February 18): 10, 20, 25, 37, 56, 63

Pisces (February 19 March 20): 2, 10, 26, 36, 51, 63

Water Tiger Lunar Year

Ask for good luck: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22, 26.

Best days to travel: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25.

Best days to meet with someone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 26.

There is overlap on the 7th & 9th this month!

Ranking third in the Lunar zodiac, Tiger is the symbol of bravery in Asian cultures. People under the sign of the Tiger are usually friendly, brave, competitive, charming and endowed with good luck and authority.

Dates For Year Of The Tiger: 02/13/1926 02/01/27, 01/31/38 02/18/39, 02/17/50 02/05/51, 02/05/62 01/24/63, 01/23/74 02/10/75, 02/09/86 01/28/87, 01/28/98 02/15/99, 02/14/2010 02/02/11, 02/01/22 01/21/23.

Next year of the Tiger is 02/19/2034 02/07/35.

E G T N H P N V V A O E L O A F S O A T O X B C M L S P O I R K E I K X L B N S F T C F V K

N S D I H X P D X Y F J E I Y A O N E A Z L L M A Z R M U D

H I I L M E A U E M H O H A E T J S F I M D H P C M W Y Y S

04. Bucky’s Casino 1500 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800 756 8744 258

Y Y Y 05. Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips Scottsdale 480 850 7777 1,033 Y Y Y Y Y 06. Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 855 765 7829 1,058 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 07. Casino Del Sol Marketplace 5405 W Valencia Rd Tucson 855 765 7829 8 08. Casino Of The Sun 7406 S. Camino De Oeste Tucson 855 765 7829 287 Y 09. Cliff Castle Casino & Hotel I 17, Exit 289 Camp Verde 800 381 7568 643 Y Y Y Y Y Y 10. Cocopah Resort Casino 15318 S. Ave. B Somerton 800 237 5687 570 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

11. Desert Diamond Casino Tuc. 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. Tucson 866 332 9467 1,289 Y Y Y Y Y

12. Desert Diamond Casino Sah. I 19, Exit 80 Sahuarita 866 332 9467 623 Y Y

13. Desert Diamond Casino W.V. 101 & Northern Ave. Glendale 833 332 2946 1,450 Y Y

14. Desert Diamond Casino Why Hwy. 86, Milepost 55 Why 866 332 9467 40 Y

15. We Ko Pa Casino Resort Hwy. 87 & Ft. McDowell Rd. Fort McDowell 800 843 3678 926 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

16. Harrah’s Ak Chin Casino 15406 N. Maricopa Rd. Maricopa 480 802 5000 1,126 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

17. Hon-Dah Casino 777 Hwy. 260 Pinetop 800 929 8744 806 Y Y Y Y Y

18. Lone Butte Casino 1077 S. Kyrene Rd. Chandler 800 946 4452 1,150 Y Y Y Y

19. Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Hwy. 87, 1/4 mi. S. of Payson Payson 800 777 7529 373 Y Y Y 20. Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Dr. Yuma 888 777 4946 447 Y Y 21. Quechan Casino I 8, Exit 166 Winterhaven, CA 877 783 2426 1,000+ Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

22. Spirit Mountain Casino 8555 Hwy. 95 Mohave Valley 888 837 4030 179 Y 23. Talking Stick Resort 101 & Indian Bend Scottsdale 480 850 7777 1,030 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 24. Twin Arrows Navajo Casino I 40, Exit 219 Flagstaff 855 946 8946 1,016 25. Vee Quiva Casino 6443 Komatke Ln. Laveen 800 946 4452 1,298 Y Y Y Y 26. Wild Horse Pass Casino 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Chandler 800 946 4452 1,129 Y Y Y Y Y Y 27. Yavapai Casino 1505 E. Hwy. 69 Prescott 800 756 8744 227 Y