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Contributing Photography Peg Abbott Naturalist Journeys Production Assistants Cindy Esquer Charlie Scheeler Simon Fort John Olson Kevin Cummings David Ramsey Graphic Design Justin Sullivan CommuniGraphics Melody Walcott Editor Phil Scudella
Contributing Writers Peg Abbott Naturalist Journeys Linda Boyd Kevin Cummings Cindy Esquer Simon Fort T.J. Jorgensen Marianne Minneci David Ramsey Melody Walcott
Special Thanks to Simon Fort and his professional marketing team at Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos for all their help with this April issue The Arizona Player is published the first weekend of each month. All claims or guarantees are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. All comments and views of contributing writers are their own and do not reflect official policy of the Arizona Player which assumes no liability for any advertisement not supplied camera ready by the advertiser. Reproduction or use in whole or in part without written consent from the publisher and Copyright owners is prohibited.
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Vol. 19 No. 4 • April 2011
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Entertainment
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Cover Story Bucky’s Casino “PBR Invades Prescott Valley”
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Gaming News Lone Butte’s New Marketing Mgr & Premier of “Code Red”
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Card Room Action
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Lottery News & Draws
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Boyd’s Eye View Linda Boyd “Man in the Machine”
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Horsin' Around Brian Mulligan “Kentucky Derby tips”
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Reel Reviews Kevin Cummings Slot Machine Reviews
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Woman’s Point of View Marianne Minneci
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Gaming News NIGA Show in Phoenix
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Travel Gila River “White Mountains Ecotours
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David at the Snack Rar David Ramsey “Movie Reviews”
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Bingo Directory of Games
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Astrology, Jokes of the Month, & Casino Directory
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ENTERTAINMENT
Apache Gold Casino Resort 5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70 1-800-APACHE-3 In the Pavilion: April 22 & 23 - Gilson Wash Rodeo, April 29-May1 – Mexican Rodeo Cabaret Lounge: free live weekend entertainment: with bands like: Grey Wolf, Backstage Crew, AZ Rhythm, Beau Renfro, West 10 Band and Andrea & Los Guys BlueWater Resort and Casino 11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360 BlueWater Casino Outdoor Amphitheater: May 6 at 8pm, Gerardo Ortiz – with Baile after concert in Concert/Bingo Hall featuring Llegadores Dig Lounge: live bands or DJ nightly Casino Arizona 101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7734 In the Showroom: Wed-Sun, “Showstoppers Live” A musical tribute to Elvis, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops and Whitney Houston Pima Lounge: Live entertainment and dancing nightly The Arizona Room Piano Lounge, free entertainment nightly Casino Del Sol 5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson 520-838-6506 Paradiso Bar: FREE live entertainment weekends with bands like: Rainy Daze & Angle De Oro plus Tribute bands on Thursdays
Styx Cliff Castle Casino I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT Stargazer Pavilion: April 16 - Reo Speedwagon May 21 – STYX June 11 - Bill Engvall Dragonfly Lounge: Free entertainment weekends with bands like: The Mike Reeves Band, Rondavous, Filabusta, Latin Touch, Southern Flight and Heartbreak Alley Desert Diamond Casino Hotel 7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson Toll Free 1-866-DDC-WINS Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or DJs Thurs-Sun Desert Diamond Casino 1100 W. Pima Mine Rd., Tucson 520-294-7777 or1-866-DDC-WINS Diamond Center: Call for update 6 ARIZONA PLAYER April 2011
Fort McDowell Casino N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Lucky 7 Saloon: Free live entertainment Fri – Sun featuring bands like: The Real Tones, Furious George and Cowboy Floyd New updates at fortmcdowellcasino.com
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 Oasis Lounge: Free entertainment weekends April 27, Winter Dance Party – 50s & 60s music at 1 & 3pm April 30, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Call for updated schedule or go to harrahsakchin.com Hon-Dah Resort and Casino Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGH Hon-Dah’s Festival Grounds: June 4 & 5, POW WOW in the Pines (free admission) Camping available In the Timbers Lounge: Free live entertainment Mon, Comedy Club - no cover Tues-Sat, live bands like: Billy’s Gone, Clan Destine II and The CrEagles Lone Butte Casino 202 loop at the Kyrene exit – Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Free live entertainment Mon-Sat in the Cascades Lounge with bands like: Torres & Company, Route 66, Chuck E baby, Otis & the Beat, The Hamptons, Lounge Katz, Urban Country, Matt Bigler & the Sophistics, Tumbleweed Junction, Saloonnatics, The Needham Twins, Powerdrive and Marty & the Party Thursday nights, thru April 30th – Season 5 of “Lucky Break” singing competition In the Verona Chophouse: Fri & Sat nights – Talia and Sundays: Bridget & the Aug Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com May 21, Andy LoRusso – The Singing Chef June 25, Last Comic Standing winner - Jon Reep Paradise Casino 450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777-4946 Sharky’s Bar & Bites: Bling-Bling
Gypsy Kings
Karaoke on Wednesdays, D.J. Noriega on Thursdays and Bands like: Slick Nickel, Gruuve Masters or Tommy & the Drifters on Fri and Sat
Sinbad Quechan Casino Resort 525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi W of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 In the PIPA Event Center: May 6, Roberto Tapia Sidewinders: Free Live entertainment on weekends with bands like: Checker’d Past and Frogman Down
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA In the Ovations LIVE! Showroom: “BONKERS” Comedy Series - every Friday thru June 24 Apr 14 – Foreigner, Apr 30 – The B-52s, May 10 – Diddy-Dirty Money Tour (featuring Sean “Diddy” Combs, Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper) May 15 – Sinbad, May 20 – Gipsy Kings, June 2 – Al Jarreau, June 12 – Larry King Encore Lounge: live entertainment with bands like: The Hamptons, Route 66, and JJs Band, Rhythm Edition, Smoke Stack Lightning, Western Fusion, Eagleheart and The Needham Twins Talking Stick Resort Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7777 Talking Stick Grand Ballrom: April 23, Larry Fitzgeralds Double Play - Celebrity Softball Game & Comedy Night Talking Stick Showroom: Motown Memories thru April 30 every Thurs, Fri & Sat May 5, Los Lobos May 12, Kellie Karl - Hypnotist “Degree 270” Lounge: live entertainment, dancing nightly and a spectacular view of the city.
Los Lobos
cover story Professional
Invade
Bull Riders Prescott Valley!
n Saturday April 30, Professional Bull Riding is coming to Prescott Valley. And Tim’s Toyota Center is the perfect setting for a spectacular action packed bull riding weekend - The Bucky’s Casino Mile High P.B.R. is presented by Coors Light & Buffalo Wild Wings.
This event is full of family fun, as well as seat jarring, bone crushing action. You can expect to see some all-star faces and legends of the bull riding world. Watch as bullfighters like Darrel Diefenbach stare down award winning bucking bulls in the eye, while the announcer keeps you up to date with the play by play action.
Don’t forget to get your autograph from some of the Professional Bull Riding’s top cowboys. So pack up the family and tell your friends to join in the fun at Tim’s Toyota center in Prescott Valley “The World’s Most Dangerous Playground” and witness great
bulls like Daddy’s Boy from Professional Bull Riding world champion Owen Washburn and Tuxedo by Mann Creek Bucking Bulls. For more information about this bull riding event - call (928) 583-6091
As sponsors of the Bucky PBR, Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos has added a special bonus. Bring in your PBR ticket after the event to Bucky’s or Yavapai casinos and receive $20 in free play when you join the Gold Rush Club. If you are already a member, Bring the ticket in and the casino will load $10 on your account. See the Gold Rush Club for full details on this PBR bonus.
Bucky’s Casino is where you can enjoy a full range of games, from live table games to hundreds of the latest slots. Bucky’s Casino boasts the best Blackjack games in Northern Arizona - check out their Blackjack hourly specials Sundays-Thursdays. Visit their non-smoking Poker Room and try your hand at Texas Hold ’Em in live games or tournament action!
Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in a casual setting at Bucky’s Café: open for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the Café is the perfect hangout - whether it’s the Classic Juicy Hamburger, or simply a nice cup of Joe. If you’re looking for a fine dining experience with some of the most spectacular views in the area, look no further than the newly opened Icha Maajoh Restaurant at the Prescott Resort, just a few steps from Bucky’s Casino. Icha Maajoh features extraordinary Contemporary American cuisine prepared by their Executive Chef, Robert Davis. Yavapai Casino, located directly across the Prescott Resort on Highway 69, provides an intimate setting for maximum enjoyment. Casual, yet inviting, Yavapai Casino is a slot player’s paradise. Yavapai Cantina is the place to catch great sports action. Sit back and relax with delicious food and drink specials.
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gaming news WORLD PREMIERE OF “CODE RED” AT LONE BUTTE Lone Butte Casino located in Chandler unveiled a brand new casino game on March 30. Not only is it new to the Gila River Indian Community owned casino or even the greater Phoenix area, but to the entire world. The introduction of Bally Technologies next-generation casino game, Code Red, at Lone Butte is a world’s first. “It’s a really big deal,” said Jeff Martin, General Manager. “We are greatly honored and quite thrilled to be the first casino in the world to offer this remarkable new game to our guests. Code Red takes gaming excitement to an entirely new level and will contribute to the evolution of the gaming industry.” Indeed, Bally’s Code Red has been called a “game changer.” Featuring a first-of-its-kind, 22-inch curved LCD display. It looks like, feels like and plays like a traditional reel-spinning game, but is actually a video game according to Dan Savage, Bally’s Vice President of Marketing.
Along with Code Red’s leading-edge curved LCD display, the game contains Bally Technologies’ award-winning “U-Spin” gesturecontrol play mechanic and the fully integrated, interactive “iDeck” touch-screen button deck. The “U-Spin” feature in Code Red awards free games, one of three progressive jackpots, or bonus credits. Players activate the U-Spinenabled “Wheel Bonus” via a touch-screen glass display mounted in front of the curved LCD that allows them to touch and spin the virtual wheel—as if it were a real wheel. Code Red also debuts Bally’s new Free Games play mechanic, which shows possible bonus awards above each reel during free games. These awards may be bonus credits, locked wild symbols or a locked wild reel. When a Code Red symbol appears, players receive the bonus shown above that reel. A new, randomly selected award then replaces the one received. There is also a unique “Wildfire” stacked wilds play mechanic that,
when triggered, awards up to three additional wild symbols. “All of the great features of this new game add up to one unique, incredible experience,” added Martin. “And the most exciting part is that Lone Butte Casino’s guests are the first in the world to play it and enjoy it. We’re proud to be able to take this huge step in our continuing efforts to provide our guests with the very best gaming experience to be found anywhere.” Lone Butte Casino is located in Chandler off the Santan 202 freeway at the Kyrene exit. For more information call 1-800-946-4452, or go to their website at www.wingilariver.com
GILA RIVER NAMES CORPORTE DIRECTOR OF GAMING
NEW DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AT LONE BUTTE CASINO
Gila River Casinos, owner and operator of Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone Butte Casino and Vee Quiva Casino, has promoted Louis J. DiCampli to the position of Corporate Director of Gaming. In his new position, Mr. DiCampli will be responsible for driving gaming revenues through game performance analysis and new gaming product research. Louis J. DiCampli has worked with Gila River Casinos since 2003. He was hired to open the blackjack operations for the Phoenix area casino operator and created the first Dealer School to train and hire Gila River Indian Community Members as dealers. Additionally, he has helped open Gila River Casino’s two newest properties. “Lou has been an integral part of our team here at Gila River Casinos. His vast knowledge of gaming made him a natural selection for this position along with the respect he has earned from his colleagues and fellow Team Members,” said John J. James, CEO of Gila River Casinos. “Gila River Casinos takes pride in offering the best gaming experience to all of our guests and Lou plays an important role in maintaining our lead position in the market.” DiCampli has over twenty-six years of combined experience in the gaming industry. He has served in management positions for several casino properties during his career including: Players Island Casino, Beau Rivage and Bally’s Park Place Hotel-Casino. “I am excited to take on the new challenges associated with this promotion,” said DiCampli. “We have a number of thrilling new game experiences to launch in the coming months and I look forward to working with the Gila River Casinos team to introduce these exciting options to our guests.” Gila River Gaming Enterprises owns and operates three casinos within the Gila River Indian Community including; Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Lone Butte Casino, and Vee Quiva Casino.
Gila River Casinos, the leader in high energy gaming entertainment in the Phoenix Valley, has appointed Mike Dini Director of Marketing at Lone Butte Casino. Mr. Dini assumes the top marketing position at the popular casino as a veteran of the casino industry with direct experience in marketing with Native American properties. At Lone Butte Casino, Mike Dini will be responsible for formulating effective marketing programs and integrating all assets of the property to provide a robust guest experience. Mr. Dini will work with the marketing team to enhance promotions and create brand loyalty in the surrounding community. “Mike comes to us with a great deal of experience in the gaming industry,” said Jeff Martin, General Manger for Lone Butte Casino. “He has great ideas that will excite our guests and continue to build on Lone Butte’s commitment to outstanding guest service.” Most recently, Mr. Dini worked for the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort as well as Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Michigan where he increased market share and brand recognition while establishing a reputation for innovative promotions. At these properties, Dini directed advertising across multiple platforms and integrated entertainment and promotions schedules to enhance the guest experience. “Lone Butte Casino is a beautiful property in a terrific location,” said Dini “This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a brand that has already established a reputation for exceptional guest service and I can’t wait to contribute to the Enterprises success.”
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CARD ROOM ACTION Apache Gold Casino 800-272-2433 Dealing blackjack, daily at 10am
BlueWater Casino 1-888-243-3360
All new Poker Room is now open daily at 4pm Dealing blackjack daily 9am - 3pm
Bucky’s Casino 928-771-6779 $
Mon, 10am & 6pm, Hold Em, 30 - winners advance to “free roll” Tues, 6pm, Ladies Only Texas Hold Em Shootouts - $15 buy-in Sat 10am, Hold Em, $30 buy-in, Pays 3 places, winners advance to “free roll” Sun, 2pm, Bounty No-Limit Hold Em Tournament - $60 buy “Aces Cracked” $50 & “Kings Conquered” $25, Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm, Fri 10am-4pm see poker room for details Progressive “Aces Cracked” Sat 11am11pm - Starts at $50, increases till hit High Hand: Mon - Fri, see poker room for details FREE Sunday buffet for seated poker players Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing 3 card poker & Triple Attack Blackjack
Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips 480-850-7777
Dealing blackjack 24/7 $ 5,000 “Wild Wednesdays” Blackjack Tournament every other Wed, 7pm $ 100 buy-in
Casino Del Sol 520-838-6565
Mon-Fri, 10am, $200 added, No-Limit Hold Em, $13 buy-in, $5 re-buys
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Mon 7pm & Sat noon - $1,500 Guaranteed, NLHE - $35 buy-in, $6 entry fee Sun & Tues at 7pm - FREE ROLL, NLHE - Optional $10 add-on, $1,225 Guaranteed Wed, 7pm, NLHE, $1,500 Prize Pool (w/50 players) $35 buy-in, $5 re-buys $ 10 add-on Thurs, 7pm, $3,000 Guaranteed NLHE, $ 85 buy-in Sat, 9am, $200 added Omaha Hi-Lo, $15 buy-in w/$5 re-buys $5 add-on + $15 entry fee Sun, 11am $1,500 NLHE, $20 buy-in, $5 re-buys $10,000 Free Roll - see poker room for details
Cliff Castle Casino 928-567-7952
Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am, No-Limit Texas Hold Em Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in Tues & Thurs, 10am, Limit Hold Em Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in Wed, 7pm, No-Limit Hold Em, $60 buy-in w/$20 re-buy Sat, Noon, $1,000 added No Limit Hold Em, $80 buy-in, no re-buys Sun, 10am, Omaha shoot-out, $25 buy-in 1st place winners in $25 Shootouts qualify for Free Roll Shootout the last Sunday of each month Aces Cracked WINS $100 rack - MonFri, See poker Room for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Cocopah Casino 800-237-5687
Dealing blackjack, Fri & Sat, 10am-3am; Sun-Thurs, 10am-2am
Desert Diamond Nogales Hwy 520-342-1810
“Spin the Wheel” with Quads or better - win up to $400 cash “Easy way Jackpot” Aces full of anyMon & Thurs “Cup of Coffee” Tournathing wins Jackpot and every playing ment - 9:30am ($35 buy-in starts at live in the room wins $50 8am) Max 40 players “Mega Poker Jackpot” Quad 5s beaten Tues, 7pm, $100 added per table Holdby 4 of a kind or better wins - As of Em, $75 buy-in, with one $60 re-buy Wed, 7pm, $10,000 guaranteed* Hold-Em, April 13 Jackpot was at $96,000 $ 110 buy-in, no re-buys (*w/100 players) Also dealing blackjack 24/7 Sun, Noon, $5,000 guaranteed* Hold-Em, Lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452 $ 50 buy-in, $15 re-buys (*w/50 players) Dealing blackjack 24/7 - w/$5 games Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Desert Diamond Casino I-19 866-332-9467
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 480-802-5138
Sun, 12:30pm - NLHE, $25 buy-in, one $10 re-buy Fort McDowell Casino Sun, 5:30pm - WSOP $1,000 Satellite NLHE Tournament, $65 buy-in + 2 re480-789-1424 buys of $20 (min 15 players, max 60) MEGA Stack Bounty Tournament, Sun Tues, 7:30pm, Limit Omaha H/L, $25 at Noon & Fri 7pm, $120 buy-in, $50 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Bounties Wed, 7:30pm, WSOP $1,500 Satellite “Bounty” Tournaments, Mon-Fri at NLHE Tournaments, $50 buy-in + 2 reNoon, $30 buy-in, $5 bounties, BONUS, w/1-3 hours of live play before tourna- buys of $25 (min 20 players, max 60) Thurs, 7:30pm - NLHE, $10 Buy-in, w/ ments, Bounties increase to $10 $20 two $10 re-buys + $10 add-on and $50 (Tournaments are NLHE) Fri, 7:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no Sun, Mon & Wed, 7pm, $1,500 Guaranre-buys teed NLHE - $10 buy-in Tues & Thurs, 7pm, $1,000 Guaranteed Sat, 12:30 & 5:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no re-buys NLHE - $5 buy-in $ 50 Daily Splash pots on ALL tables, on Sat at Noon, $1,500 Guaranteed NLHE the hour Mon - Fri, 9am - 4pm & Sat & - $10 buy-in Sat 9pm, $3,000 Guaranteed NLHE tour- Sun 6-8am Progressive High Hand, daily 5pm-5am nament, $20 buy-in see poker room for details “Aces & Kings Cracked” by pocket Daily, Royal Flush (9am-5pm) pays $100 pairs Progressive payout - See poker and straight flush $50 room for details Aces Cracked wins $50 (In a NLHE Also dealing blackjack 24/7
poker room for details “Early Bird Mondays” First 9 players to sign up before noon get $50 in chips (min $30 buy-in) “Omaha Flush Tuesdays” Win chips for a straight flush Hon-Dah Casino “Flush Wednesdays” Win chips for 1-800-929-8744 straight or Royal Flush Mon, 6pm, 50/50, Hold Em & Omaha “Splash the Pot Thursdays” - Live $ $ Hi-Lo, 25 buy-in + one 25 add-on tables get splashed - Noon till Mid Tues, 2pm - Mid, “Aces Cracked” pays Mon - Thurs, Win chips for Quads $80 (first 5) (must have pocket pair) Wed, 6pm, No-limit Hold Em, $40 buy-in, See poker room for details on all the no re-buys special events Thurs, 6pm, Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 buy-in, no Special room rates for poker players. re-buys Dealing blackjack 24/7 Sat, 4pm, No-limit Hold Em, $30 buy-in, Talking Stick Resort $ $ 10 re-buys + 10 add-on Sun, 4pm, Crazy Pineapple $30 buy-in, 480-850-7777 $ 10 re-buys + $10 add-on Mon - Fri, 11am - No-Limit Hold Em, $ 60 buy-in Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Tues & Wed, 7pm - No-Limit Hold Em, $ 800-777-7529 115 buy-in + $15 s/c Live Poker daily - see poker room for May 7, June 4, July 2 & Aug 6, 10am details - $60,000 “Big Stack” Tournament Sun, 1pm, NLHE Tournament, $25 buy(based on 200 entries) - $300 buy-in in, no re-buys - $50 added per table + $30 s/c Wed & Sun, 6pm, NLHE Bounty Tourna- Aug 21, 10am - Ladies No-Limit Hold ment, $50 buy-in Em - $60 Buy-in + $15 s/c High Hands - win up to $500 May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 20 & Sept Dealing blackjack 10am-1am 17 - 9am - Super Bounty Big Stack Blackjack tournament, Mon, 6pm, $40 Tournament w/ $100 Bounties - $200 buy-in buy-in + $25 s/c Apr 30 & May 28, June 25 & July 30 Paradise Casino 888-777-4946 - 10am - $20,000 No-Limit Hold Em Dealing Blackjack 5pm-1am Tournament -$125 buy-in + $25 s/c Quechan Casino & Resort Apr 17, Aug 28 & Oct 30 - 9am - Jack & 1-877-QUECHAN Jill Couples Tournament - $50 Buy-in New hours, menu and new games! Call + $15 s/c game - up to 6 per day) Aces Cracked wins Pot Match (Mid4am) and 6-4 hi/lo wins a rack - see poker room for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7
CARD ROOM ACTION
May 21, July 16 & Sept 3 - 10am Omaha Hi-Lo Limit 8 or Better - $120 Buy-in + $30 s/c Daily, 2am-10am “Aces Cracked” Win $ 100 rack Also dealing blackjack 24/7 $ 5,000 “Wild Wednesdays” Blackjack Tournament every other Wed, 7pm $ 100 buy-in
“Big Hand - Big Money” High Hands Daily, Bonus Aces Cracked, “Splash Down” Splash Pots plus Basketball Splash Pots - See poker room for details! Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $200 Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - w/$5 games
Sun - Thurs, 11am, No-Limit Hold Em, $ 1,000 Guaranteed - $30 buy-in Wednesdays at 7:30pm, No-Limit Hold Em Tournaments, $15 buy-in, $10 re-buys “ACES CRACKED” wins a rack - daily from 6am - max 10 per day Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $500 Progressive Rolling Cash Fever drawings during live play every other hour - 24/7 D-Backs (& selected other Baseball games) Splash Pots - $50 splashed on 4 tables when D-Backs score - see poker room for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - w/$5 games
Sat, Sun, Mon & Tues at 10am - No Limit Hold Em, $40 buy-in w/$5 Bonus buy Wed & Thurs, 10am, NLHE “Bounty” Tournament, $50 buy-in w/$5 Bonus buy Fri, 10am, Wed & Thurs 7pm, NLHE, $60 buy-in w/$5 Bonus buy Sun, Mon & Tues, 7pm, NLHE, $40 buy-in w/$5 Bonus buy Fri at 7pm, NLHE, $100 buy-in w/$50 add-on Sat at 2pm, Monster Stack Texas Hold Em, $160 buy in, no re buys Sat at 7pm, NLHE, $60 buy-in, w/ optional $5 Bonus buy Sun at 2pm, “Bounty” NLHE, $70 Buy-in w/$5 Bonus buy
Vee Quiva Casino 800-946-4452 - Ext 1042
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375
Mon & Thurs Noon, No Limit Hold Em, $ 30 buy-in, no re-buys Tues at 7:30pm, No-Limit Freeze Out $ 50 entry fee - no re-buys Wed at 7:30pm, No-Limit Bounty Tournament, $10 0 buy-in
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lottery news THE PICK Date
LOTTERY OFFICE POOL WINS $250,000 On March 24, twenty five members of a 41-member Lottery pool arrived at the Arizona Lottery office to redeem their winning Mega Millions ticket. Also on hand to capture the excitement and the story was the Channel 3 News team. The pool hails from Microchip, and the leader of the very happy group is Steve Bowen. He’s been in charge of the group for about six and a half years. They only purchase tickets when the jackpot reaches $150,000,000. Since he’s been in charge, they’ve only played 90 times. They play Mega Millions and Powerball. Each pool member puts in $5 a draw or $10 a week. (Sometimes some people opt not to play.) If they have any winning tickets from the previous draw, they redeem them and add them to the pot. For this particular draw, they ended up with 215 tickets. The ticket was purchased from Fry’s Marketplace on Riggs Road in Chandler. Steve, who has a dry sense of humor, notified the group by e-mail. He told them that “We didn’t win the big one, but the jackpot rolled, so we roll.
The good news is it went to $300,000,000…..” At the bottom of the e-mail, he said, “By the way, the good news is we won $250,000.” Then he sat back and waited for the shouts; he didn’t have to wait long. Each member of the pool received a check for $5,952.38 before taxes. One member had paid double, so he received $11,904.76. Everyone had a different scenario as to how they were going to use their winnings. Steve Kennelly said, “I’ll probably do something stupid with it like buy scuba gear”; Lisa Macias, “Buy my husband a grill that he wants”; Steve Cowden, “This will pay for a recent trip, and the rest will go to my kids’ college funds.” Since the Mega Millions jackpot was won in New York, they’ll now focus on the Powerball.
SURPRISE! YOU’RE $250,000 RICHER
“One Line for 10 Draws, Please”
Aaron Johnson, who makes his home in Surprise, received another “surprise” when he checked his Mega Millions ticket from the Jan. 28th drawing - he’d matched five numbers for a sweet $250,000 win! He purchased the winning five-line “Quick Pick” ticket, at the Quik Trip located on Grand Avenue in Surprise. Aaron had gone to the store to purchase a gallon of water to take to work and get his Lottery tickets. He purchased his water, but forgot to get his tickets. It wasn’t until he returned to his truck that he remembered, so he went back inside the store, once again waited in line, and eventually bought his tickets. Aaron went online to check his numbers and rechecked them; so did his wife. The following day, he called his boss, told him he needed a day off and the reason, and asked him if he would please keep quiet about his win. The couple is excited about their win. Now they can start a college fund for their daughter and do some updating to their home.
When a second-prize winner from the Feb. 8, Mega Millions drawing went to her favorite Safeway store at 1650 McCulloch in Lake Havasu City, to purchase her ticket, she had no idea as to how lucky that ticket was going to be. She simply purchased her usual one-line, tendraw Mega Millions ticket with the Megaplier using the same numbers she’s used for years. (by the way, she uses the same numbers for Powerball) As was her usual procedure, she checked her numbers the morning after the draw. Then she checked them again and decided to have her husband take a good look. After rechecking them they knew they had a $250,000 winner. The couple then remembered that they had also purchased the Megaplier – So suddenly, their $250,000 win, jumped to $1,000,000. This win, although a large one, is not going to change their lifestyle – But it will take the stress off of daily living and allow them to have a more secure future. It will also allow them to spend more time with their grandchildren and partake of one of their favorite pastimes - travel. But, this couple stays busy as both are involved in their community and serve on various committees. And, yes, they will continue playing Mega Millions and Powerball, as well as the occasional Scratchers ticket.
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Numbers
March
11-14-34-35-40-44 06-32-34-37-39-41 03-05-07-09-17-44 05-22-23-24-41-44 06-12-34-37-41-43 08-12-14-17-18-34 01-03-15-20-29-36 04-11-21-23-34-44 07-08-10-12-24-37
02 05 09 12 16 19 23 26 30
March
01 02 03 04 05 07 08 09 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31
POWERBALL Numbers
07-31-50-51-58 02-23-31-42-48 12-20-28-40-48 01-04-12-41-47 28-39-40-48-53 03-11-20-27-46 05-15-26-28-32 04-10-11-19-33 19-20-42-56-58
PICK 3 CASH 4 4-1-6 2-9-7 1-2-3 8-0-8 6-7-1 4-9-9 8-3-7 8-1-4 7-9-6 3-2-5 5-6-0 8-8-8 2-6-8 5-9-3 4-3-9 7-2-5 4-8-3 8-9-7 6-0-0 3-5-4 2-2-3 6-9-3 7-0-6 7-7-6 9-2-3 0-9-3 3-3-3
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A BOYD’S EYE VIEW OF VIDEO POKER
by Linda Boyd
Man in the Machine
very now and then I like to go over the latest scuttlebutt regarding truth versus fiction as it relates to video poker. With all the latest technology there’s always plenty of fodder for the rumor mill. There’s no harm done by carrying lucky charms or wearing your winning hat, many gamblers do, even if they won’t admit it. However, if you allow these superstitions to dictate playing choices or strategy on video poker (or any other game requiring skill) you’ll be wasting money in the long run. The most mind-boggling tale was relayed several years ago when a lady in Vegas jokingly said there was a tiny man in the machine that dealt the cards. I wasn’t there but she swore the other person believed her. You may think it’s impossible for anyone to be so gullible, but over the years I’ve heard some strange and twisted tales.
Truth or Myth: Here are statements I’ve personally heard (some frequently) along with whether or not they’re accurate. They’re not as far-fetched as the “man in the machine” belief but any incorrect assumptions can interfere with playing smart.
Time of Day Matters: Myth: This is something I hear all the time. “I notice more four of a kinds hit late at night” or similar comments are just plain foolish, with one possible exception. If the casino has server-based technology, some do, then it’s possible to change the game or pay schedule from a remote location off the gaming floor. The time of the day might matter if management decides to make changes during peak playing times, like on weekends and during celebratory holidays, like New Year’s Eve. If you are wondering just ask management if they have server-based devices.
Machines Are Paying Less: Myth: The probability of being dealt any winning hand remains the same given a deck of 52 virtual cards. For example, there are 2,598,960 possible dealt hands and you will be dealt trips (three of a kind) one in 48 hands. In Arizona casinos we have RNG’s (random number generators) inside every device. Be aware that every one of the 52 virtual cards has an equal chance of being dealt or drawn. If you are being paid less - check the pay schedule to see if it has been downgraded. If not, it’s just a streak of bad luck.
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Some Machines Are Remotely Controlled: Truth: As mentioned before, this technology, called server-based, exists and is already in place in Las Vegas at the City Center and elsewhere. Look for more of these devices in the future especially in new casinos. (It’s cheaper to wire before the carpeting is installed.) This, however, is not a bad thing and may be good for players. That’s because you’ll get customized offers based on your play right at the machine instead of needing to go to a kiosk. Just make sure you carefully check both the game name and pay schedule before inserting money.
Same People Win Promotions: Partly True: The number of tickets you earn is based on your aggregate (total) coin-in; the more you play the better your chances of winning. Those who are frequent players will win more often; I consider this fair.
Don’t Play With a Slot Card: Myth: Hard to believe that some people still believe that your slot club card has any effect on the game. Use your card to earn comps, cash and promo entries unless the casino excludes the game you’re playing. There are a few casinos in Nevada that don’t award points for video poker because the odds are better if you select a good game. If a casino refuses to give you points then you should remove your card; fortunately this policy has not come to Arizona casinos. Final Thoughts: As the adage goes, if it sounds too improbable to be true, then it probably isn’t. Statements that defy logic, like a machine deals more of one rank than another make no sense unless you think the casino has somehow rigged their devices. If you really believe the machines are gaffed then you shouldn’t even be playing there. Keep in mind the casino can legally change pay schedules or slot chips so there is no reason to take the risk of cheating. For those who are still conversing with the “man in the machine”, it’s time to stop! Linda Boyd, a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, also writes for “Southern Gaming” and “Midwest Gaming and Travel”, her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and free strategy cards for the most popular games. Look for her story in the 2011 Edition of “American Casino Guide”. The 2010 Second Edition of her book is available in both paperback and kindle. Available at amazon. com, bookstores or Square One Publishers at 1-877-900-BOOK or at www. squareonepublishers.com
HORSIN’ AROUND
by Brian Mulligan
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here is no lack of a story line in the 137th Kentucky Derby with a full gate, a plethora of scripts and a very promising cast. It’s not easy picking the winner of a race with minutes to post so prognosticating for Derby this far out is in itself a long shot but the logical contenders will be mentioned here along with my top selection. In recent years, when talking the Derby, it’s been about death, taxes and Calvin Borel, as he has been aboard the Kentucky Derby winner in three of the last 4 years. He rides Churchill as well as anybody alive and his mount will be a factor for that trend alone. Todd Pletcher got the monkey off his back last year when his student Super Saver won the first Saturday in May and he has the likely favorite in this year’s edition in Uncle Mo despite his loss in the Wood Memorial. He will need a rebound race but he might have learned a lesson for his lone defeat. Mo clinched the championship last year taking the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and opened 2011 with a facile win in the Timely Writer. Bob Baffert’s star The Factor will be forwardly placed if he gets to Kentucky but he has some serious stamina concerns. That might not be the case regarding Baffert’s other star, Midnight Interlude, who took the Santa Anita Derby in game style. Interlude’s dam won at a mile and three 8ths on grass.
Soldat had trained well going into the Florida Derby but the race really didn’t set up all that well for him. Dialed In has a style that demands speed up front but that probably will not be a concern on Derby Day.
"It’s Hard For ThreeYear-Olds To Beat Four-Year-Olds This Time Of Year” To Honor and Serve had such a solid juvenile campaign but he has not been able to repeat that stellar form. Mucho Macho Man is a serious horse on the right day. He lost all chance of winning the Louisiana Derby when he threw a shoe at the start of the race but still settled for a very good third. If he is healthy, he’ll be a player. Elite Alex is an interesting runner. He is a grinder, that just carves out the same kind of splits but these types can wear down ordinary horses if things fall perfectly into place.
Animal Kingdom looked good winning the Spiral Stakes but he must prove he can handle conventional dirt. And that leaves us with this year’s top pick, Dialed In. The Florida Derby winner Dialed In punched his ticket to Louisville and the Kentucky Derby by swallowing up his rivals in the last 100 yards to win the million-dollar race in the Sunshine State. As for Dialed In, he came from far, far back on a speed-favoring track to post a winning 93 Beyer and has every right to get the classic distance. He overcame two bad trips to win his first 2 races and was getting to the winner in his first start at 9 furlongs but just ran out of real estate. Dialed In’s sire Mineshaft banked over $2.2 million in his fine career. He won the Suburban and the Jockey Club Gold Cup, both at the same distance of the Kentucky Derby. His Grade 2 placed dam just won 2 sprints and was never sent long. But she is kin to a runner that made over $700,000 in the Orient and to Country Song, who won at a mile and an eighth on grass. Dialed In’s half brother Mambo Master was stakes placed and a winner at 9 furlongs. As bright a future that Dialed In has going for him, the best thing in his corner is his trainer Nick Zito. Zito knows his way around a good horse. He saddled the 1991 Kentucky Derby winner Strike the Gold, and hit pay dirt three years later when Go for Gin succeeded the first Saturday in May. Talking about the race Dialed In had before the Florida Derby, Nick had this to say, Zito: “It was no easy race. He ran against four-year-olds, and if you look at it, it’s hard for three-year-olds to beat fouryear-olds this time of year.” One thing is sure, this is not Zito’s first trip to the rodeo and he will have his horse as good as it is possible on May 7. Good luck and have a mint julep on me if you cash. Brian Mulligan was the main West Coast linemaker for 17 years for the Daily Racing Form writing under the non de plume of “SWEEP.” He continues to contribute to the Daily Racing Form writing “A Closer Look” analysis daily.
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REEL REVIEWS by Kevin Cummings
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FROM A WOMAN’S POINT OF VIEW
A Successful Event for Easter Seals
he first annual “Hold-Em For Hope” tournament benefitting Easter Seals Southwest Human Development took place on March 19 at Fort McDowell Casino. Overall, it was a great success and everyone that attended had a by Marianne Minneci great time. When the tournament fist got under way, I was a little disappointed by the lack of a celebrity presence at the event, but then I came to realize that the real celebrities were the 82 individuals that played in our tournament and the volunteers who raised over $5,000 for a well deserving charity. After 5 hours of play the winner of the event was Daniel (Dusty) Rhoades, who took home $1,000 and a beautiful custom made watch courtesy of Gaston Jewelers. Second Place honors went to Steve Nichols who pocketed $625 for his efforts along with a two night stay at Twin Pines Resort. Additional winners at the final table also snagged $340 for their efforts, were as follows; 3rd - Michael Wetzel, 4th - Justin Van Dyke, 5th - Carol Bellemane, 6th - Ron Morenz, 7th - David Denk, 8th - Glen Brown, 9th - Shane Radle, and 10th - Terry Forsberg. True to my reputation, I managed to come in on the bubble in 11th place. No money, but the overall experience of working on this event and being able to raise funds for children and adults with disabilities was prize enough for me.
I want to give a special thanks to the volunteers who manned our donation table, Cheryl Hill and Nicole Schenk and the many players who put donations into our collection jug, they helped raise an additional $220 for Easter Seals. A Special mention goes out with our thanks to Kohl’s Department Stores for making a generous donation to our cause. I also want to thank Mike Byrne, Table Games Director and George Hitt - Tournament Director and all of the wonderful staff in the poker room for helping to make our event a successful one. We look forward to working with them in years to come to make this event bigger and better. Until next time, “Have a Lucky Month”. Write me at azpokerlady@cox.net.
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gaming news EYE POPPING NEW GAMES DEBUT AT NIGA SHOW By Kevin Cummings Every spring, the National Indian Gaming association puts on a show for the Indian gaming industry as a way to learn about new systems, services, products, entertainment and to inform people about the new technologies that will soon be available.
This year the NIGA Show was here in Phoenix at the Convention Center with vendors hawking everything from energy drinks on tap in casino bars to totally electric cars. Gaming vendors bring their new games and allow people to see what is in store for the future. The top manufactures each brought their latest and greatest games to show just how exciting slot gaming can be. WMS Gaming was proud to introduce “Alice,” an adorable multiple-bonus game similar to the wildly popular Goldfish series. The game is available as both a mechanical (Alice & the Enchanted Mirror) and a video (Alice & the Mad Tea Party) and will debut on gaming floors within the upcoming months. Another innovative game which was showcased at the WMS booth was “Attack from Mars,” based off the Williams Pinball Classic. The game features an alien theme in which the player can choose to play as the humans defending earth or choose to invade earth as the aliens. The game’s level of detail is amazing and is full of hidden surprises. Just like “Lord of The Rings,” the game is linked to PlayersLife.com which allows players to collect additional prizes and unlock new bonuses at home. International Game Technology (IGT) was there to impress with the G2E show stopping game “Ghost Busters.” The game is based on the hit 1980’s movie and your task is to defeat the ghosts without getting slimed! While Slimer does make a debut, he is on your side adding wilds. They also introduced a new “Sex in The City” game named “Big’s Diamonds.” Konami’s “Rock Around the Clock,” which is a 50’s themed progressive system, is sure to be a hit on gaming floors across the country. The game is featured in Konami’s Advantage Revolution cabinet which spins mechanical reels 180 degrees to show an LCD monitor for bonuses. 24 ARIZONA PLAYER April 2011
Bally Technologies brought many exciting new titles to NIGA including “Code Red,” which is currently making its world-wide debut at Lone Butte Casino in Chandler. The game features a curved LCD which mimics mechanical reels and displays amazing graphics which simulate a “Price is Right” style wheel for progressives and credit awards. The next big title is the “Money Vault” series... which is a successor to the “U spin” series. The game features an exciting top box which can award up to a $1,000,000 progressive.
Aristocrat Technologies was proud to introduce the King of the Jungle - Tarzan, a graphically rich game which feature multiple interactive bonuses feature on their 32” widescreen Verve cabinet. Even our own publisher Phil Scudella was really
impressed while playing the new game, when “Jane” stepped out from behind the cabinet and tapped Phil on the shoulder, he looked up and replied, “Now THIS is the kind of interactive bonus I was hoping for”…..Sorry Phil…your bonus is a free photo op. Cover Story continued from page 8
Mansion in Sedona
Finally, while it may be a company you have never heard of, Aruze Gaming showcased its line of interactive and unique gaming options such as “Vampire and Beauty,” “Howling Moon,” and “Paradise Fishing”...a large community style game which has fishing pole controllers that give motion feedback during the bonus when a fish is hooked. While the games are currently not available in Arizona, keep your eyes peeled as they will be debuting soon! If you’re planning to spend more than just a day watching the Bull Riding then visit the Prescott area – First call 1-800-967-4637 and book your gaming getaway at the Prescott Resort featuring the best views in Prescott. Then, venture out to golf one of the beautiful golf courses close-by, or head to one of the nearby lakes for boating, fishing and hiking. Plus it’s just a short drive to the famous ghost town of Jerome, or to Sedona - famous for its vortex sites, artists, restaurants and the Red Rock Scenic Byway - and we haven’t even mentioned world famous “Whiskey Row” in downtown Prescott where you’ll find The Palace, Arizona’s oldest restaurant and bar. And don’t miss the Sharlot Hall Museum. All this, and we have only scratched the surface of all fun places you can enjoy in the Prescott area. For more information, go to www.buckyscasino.com or call 800-SLOTS44.
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travel Ecotour in the White Mountains Walking into the game room of Hon-Dah Casino, one finds wolf eyes staring at them from several screens. Few players realize, that just outside the door, one may hear wild wolves howl! This June, two dozen lucky participants will venture forth to learn more about wildlife and wolves on tribal lands, in the company of White Mountain Apache biologists. Hon-Dah Casino hosts the wildlife groups on the first and last nights of the journey; in between guests stay at Maverick Camp, a prized location in aspen and mixed conifer forests, close to the tribe’s trophy elk meadows and a prime spot for viewing elk, wild turkey, a host of birds, and possibly – the elusive Mexican Wolf. The White Mountain Apache Tribe is now offering a unique culture and wildlife tour that will take you on a 6-day/5-night journey into the heart of the Southwest. The White Mountain Apache Reservation is situated on some of Arizona’s finest wilderness lands. Featuring lush forests at elevations of 7000 ft - the landscape blends elements of the Rocky Mountains and Mexico’s Sierra Madres. The Hon-Dah area and other White Mountain Apache lands offer a green oasis in an otherwise arid Southwest and June is a peak time for wildflowers, nesting birds, and elk calves – the latter a real key to locating local Black Bear and wolf activity. White Mountain Apache Journeys encourage participants to get involved. Hop on a horse to see one of the areas frequented by wolves. Learn to start a fire in traditional ways. Try your hand at flint-knapping. Walk to a scenic waterfall, and learn more about the Apache Trout program. A special part of this trip is informal time spent around the campfire, and a possible visit by the student group of Crown Dancers. Biologist Krista Beazley is featured in a video clip on the informational website, www.naturalistjourneys. com Wilderness Journeys are paced to match the rhythm of nature plan to be out early to see as much wildlife as you can. 26 ARIZONA PLAYER April 2011
Afternoons, return to scenic Maverick Camp to share Apache culture. One of the highlights is that of sharing time with tribal people, whether they are elders, working biologists, outfitters and guides, chefs or talented artisans. Maverick Camp offers travelers a place to be immersed in wild nature. “The Apache people respect every creature on the land,” says Krista Beazley, the tribe’s wolf biologist. “The mighty creator had them here for a purpose. That’s why we want to bring the Mexican wolf back to its natural area, which is White Mountain Apache land.” Today, the White Mountain Apache are helping to rewrite history for these highly endangered animals, opening more than 1.5 million acres of tribal lands to Mexican wolves… and to YOU! This is a rare opportunity in the realm of tourism - space is limited to about 12 guests per session. Cost of the guided journey is $1,500 - that includes meals and accommodations. White Mountain Apache Wilderness Journeys are open for 2011 registration now on the website www.naturalistjourneys.com. Call toll-free 866-900-1146 for further details. Sessions run June 5-10 and June 19-24, 2011. Final night celebrations include a special dinner at Hon-Dah Casino along with live music to celebrate your great adventure. You also have the option to add a night or two at HonDah to extend your stay. http://www.defenders. org/newsroom/defenders_magazine/winter_2011/ livin_la_vida_lobo.php Defenders of Wildlife ran a great story on last year’s inaugural journey – read more here!
DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR Hanna Hanna has been raised by her father in the frozen wilderness of Finland. She has never been around other people and knows little of the world. Her father taught her everyby thing she knows but concentrated David Ramsey his training on teaching her to be a perfect assassin. He tells her she much be able to protect herself once she enters the real world. He tells her she has to be prepared for a woman who works for the CIA that killed her mother and wants them both dead. When she turns 16 Hanna decides it’s time to leave the safety of her isolated home. She ends up on the run with CIA after her. This is a solid action film with great acting and a great script.
Arthur Arthur is a rich overgrown child with a penchant for alcohol. He has been able to indulge his every whim his entire life. Hobson, his former nanny, takes care of him. His mother is forcing him to marry a former girlfriend or lose his billion dollar inheritance. Then he meets Naomi and falls in love. Now he doesn’t know what to do. I really liked this remake, in many ways it is better than the original including the cast and the way they interpret their characters. The audience I saw it with laughed so much I missed more than a few lines. If you have not seen the original this is a funny endearing romantic comedy and if you have seen the original - I think you will enjoy the new interpretation.
David’s Video Details The King’s Speech The story of how King George IV overcame his stammer and lead Britain into and through World War II. While it was embarrassing his stammering was never a real issue until his brother abdicated the throne and he became king, just as the country was going to war with Hitler’s Germany. His wife enlists an Australian speech therapist with unorthodox methods. At first the future King is not sure of the unusual exercises but then he sees results. This is a story of family, friends and overcoming adversity. The acting is terrific and the story is well told.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1 Harry, Ron and Hermione decide to finish Dumbledore’s work and find the rest of the Horecruxes they need to defeat Voldemort. Meanwhile, the Dark Lord has taken control the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts, he has every wizard looking for Harry and his pals. The pace is slower than most of the earlier films allowing for more personal moments with the illustrious trio, including a touch of romance. There is plenty of action and lots of what you expect from a ‘Harry Potter’ film - I can’t wait for Part 2.
Tron: Legacy
Trooper Rick Grimes wakes up from a coma to find the hospital empty, in complete disarray and overrun by zombies. He collects he all the guns and ammo he can and goes searching for his wife and son. With zombies everywhere there is a lot of tension and a lot of action. Rick runs into other survivors on his travels and they have conflicting agendas whose resolutions keep the tension going. The series is about the survivors and their personal interaction while fighting zombies and occasionally each other. This is a short season with only 7 episodes and every one of them is intense. The violence is graphic and bloody, just like a good zombie story should be. I can’t wait for season 2. David Ramsey is the President and co-founder of the Phoenix Film Critics Society and a member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics Choice Awards). Watch for him on the CBS 5 Morning News every Friday just after 6am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday at 11am. Read more of his DVD reviews at WildAboutMovies.com. Contact him at David@TheSnackBar.net.
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ASTROLOGY & Joke
Aries March 21 to Apr 20 Cancer June 22 to July 22
Apr 7–13 Apr 14–21 Apr 22–30 May 1–6
Cards look good all week At last - the big one! Your instinct is right Unexpected pal returns
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Things are getting better Believe in yourself A great flop is coming Call from the past
Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23
Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20
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Win streak begins Good friend was right New friend – New fun Talk about excitement!
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Good advice from friend Trip is worth taking Unplanned pleasure Fun getaway you needed
Taurus April 21 to May 21
Leo July 23 to Aug 23
Scorpio Oct 24 to Nov 22
Aquarius Jan 21 to Feb 19
Gemini May 22 to June 21
Virgo Aug 24 to Sept 23
Sagittarius Nov 23 to Dec 21
Pisces Feb 20 to Mar 20
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I need that book for my coffee table, whether I ever read it or not…..Now here’s your joke:
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Fun time with friends Short trip – Tall win Take pals advice Keno - ripe for a win
Time to relax and chill Go with your guts Night of fun is extended Terrific weekend
Jim was sitting reading his paper when his wife walked up behind him and whacked him on the head with a rolled-up magazine. “What the hell was that for?” he asked.
“But you don’t understand sweetie” he pleaded. “Two weeks ago when I went to the track, Mary Lou was the name of one of the horses a friend told me to bet on.”
“That was for the piece of paper in your pants pocket with the name Mary Lou written on it,” she replied.
“Oh honey, I’m sorry,” she said. “I should have known there was a good explanation.”
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The Long-Shot Came In
This month before the Joke, I have to tell you about a new book, coauthored by Annabelle Gurwitch host of TBS “Dinner & A Movie” & her husband of 13 years Jeff Kahn... writer for Ben Stiller Show & Curb Your Enthusiasm. It’s about surviving marriage...The title of their book is “You say tomato…..and I say…. SHUT UP”
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