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Contributing Writers Linda Boyd Kevin Cummings Cindy Esquer Melody Hudson TJ Jorgensen Matt Probst David Ramsey Satara Williams Shanna Wolfe
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Vol. 22 No. 4 • April 2014
Reel Reviews Kevin Cummings IGT’s “Phantom of the Opera" 6 Cover Story Health & Wealth Raffle “Play to Win – Play to Heal” 8 Boyd’s Eye View of Video Poker Linda Boyd “The Ying Yang of Video Poker” 10 Gaming News “Talking Stick Resort’s RELEASE Parties are Back” 12 Card Room Action Table Game Information Around the State 14 Entertainment Casino Entertainment State-wide 16 Gaming News “BlueWater Casino’s Biggest Jackpot in History 22 Horsin' Around Brian Mulligan “Kentucky Derby Tips” 24 Arizona Lottery News "More Big Arizona Lottery Winners" 26 Gaming News “The Q Awarded best Casino Again” 27 Travel “Jerome – America’s Most Vertical City” 28 $ Gaming News Player Hits Basket - Wins 77,777 & Desert Diamond WOF Winner 29 Gaming News The Diamond in the Desert Turns 30! 30 Gaming News Baseball Futures - Odds to win World Series & New Casino Coming to Prescott 32 Blackjack Corner TJ Jorgensen “St. Patrick’s Day Tournament” 33 David at the Snack Bar David Ramsey "Movie & DVD Reviews" 34 Contest Page This Month’s 23 Winners! 35 Jokes of the Month New Jokes to Lighten Your Day 36 Astrology, Bingo Games and Casino Directory 38
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EITHER WAY, IT’S A WIN. The Health & Wealth Raffle, benefiting Barrow and
The Raffle is more than just prizes. Since its
Participants who enter by midnight, Thursday,
St. Joseph’s, is back with more prizes and better
founding, the Raffle has contributed more than
May 1, are also entered to win additional prizes,
odds with a 1-in-25 chance of winning. Play to
$50 million to Barrow and St. Joseph’s. Dollars
including:
win Arizona’s original million-dollar cash prize, a
raised by the Raffle support research into new
• A 2014 BMW 320i
European vacation, a 2014 Porsche Boxster and
lifesaving medical care, education for young
• $10,000 cash
more. Whether you play to win prizes or play to
doctors and nurses, and healthcare services, both
• A Jackson Hole escape for two
heal patients, make sure you play before time runs
in the hospital and throughout our community.
• A James Taylor concert experience for
out on May 22.
“All of us at Barrow believe that healing is always
eight plus limo.
“The Raffle is a unique fundraiser that lets
possible, even in the worst of cases,” said Dr.
To date, the Raffle has awarded more than
everyone have a little bit of fun, while helping raise
Robert Spetzler, director of Barrow Neurological
134,500 prizes to Raffle participants, including 28
much-needed funds for Barrow Neurological
Institute. “Every ticket purchased helps make
homes, 474 trips, 501 vehicles and more than $17
Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital,” said Terri
Barrow a center of hope and healing for patients
million cash.
Hoffman, Health & Wealth Raffle director. “From
facing seemingly insurmountable odds.”
sun-soaked beaches and powdery slopes to concert experiences and sports packages, we really have a prize for everyone.” THE TOP TWO GRAND PRIZES ARE: • First place: $1,000,000 cash • Second place: 2014 Porsche Boxster convertible, $125,000 cash and a European vacation
Remember, it pays to play early. The sooner you
“Whether you’re playing to win prizes or playing
enter, the more prizes you can win. Entry deadlines
to heal patients, everyone comes out a winner,”
for the drawings are:
said Hoffman. “That’s what makes the Raffle so
• May 1, midnight for Early Draw deadline
special. One $100 ticket is all it takes to make a
• May 22, midnight for the Final Draw to win grand prizes, plus 2,400 other amazing prizes.
difference in a patient’s life or your own.” This spring, the Raffle has a number of amazing
Tickets are $100 each with a limited number
prizes, including:
of three-packs for $250. Don’t miss out on
• An Alaskan cruise for two
your chance to win. Support Barrow and
Last fall’s $1 million grand prize winner got the
• A Cardinals VIP suite experience for 12
St. Joseph’s and purchase your tickets at
surprise of her life when she learned that she
• A 2014 Mercedes Benz C250
HealthWealthRaffle.org or call 866.658.4068
was Arizona’s newest millionaire. “I never thought
• A Diamondbacks exclusive suite for 20.
before May 22.
I’d win the big million-dollar grand prize,” said Katherine. “To me, it’s all about giving to research at Barrow and St. Joseph’s. The research done here could help people like us someday.”
“The Spring Raffle is a bit different than past Raffles,” said Hoffman. “We’ve added 400 quality prizes, including Arizona-specific prizes, and improved the odds to 1 in 25, compared to the previous odds of 1 in 40.”
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A BOYD’S EYE VIEW OF VIDEO POKER
The Yin-Yang of Video Poker
by Linda Boyd
f you’ve spent anytime inside a casino you’ve already seen the yin-yang symbol on some slot devices. It’s the circle filled with two tear drops, one white with a black dot, and the other black with a white dot. This Chinese symbol is used to convey a balance and an interrelationship between seemingly opposite concepts. For example day and night are more than opposites because day becomes night and night becomes day; in other words they are complementary concepts and dependent upon each other. So what could yin-yang possibly have to do with video poker? Actually, it’s a concept related to all forms of gambling accounting for the adrenalin flow during winning and losing sessions. Game Volatility: Games with a high risk of losing your bankroll are said to be more volatile than those with a lower risk. A measure of the game’s volatility is its variance. If you’re an action junkie and want extremes in the yin-yang factor then you’re going to be looking for a more volatile game. High Variance: Games with an increased likelihood that short term results will vary from longterm expectations; the higher the variance, the greater the probability that your session results will be either higher or lower than the theoretical expectations (ER). Low Variance: Games with an increased likelihood that short-term results will be similar to long-term expectations. Not a radical yin-yang deoPoker_1/3page_vp 10/12/09 12:31than PM Page 1 coaster. ratio-- moread.qxp a merry-go-round a roller
Choosing Your Game: It’s important that you are able to separate the concepts of game variance (risk factor) from the game’s ER (expected return). You will, of course always want to head for the game with the highest theoretical return, provided that you know the basic game strategy. (If not I suggest you practice at home on tutorial software, like Dean Zamzow’s WinPoker before playing “for real” inside a casino.) Table 1.1 looks at only the ER and variance of four popular VP games: 9/6Jacks or Better (9/6 JOB), 8/5 Bonus Poker (8/5BP), 9/6 Double Bonus Poker (9/6DB) and 9/6 Double Double Bonus Poker (9/6DDB). Be aware that most Arizona casinos have either 9/5DDB (ER 97.8729%, variance 42.16708) or 8/5DDB (ER 96.7861%, variance 41.99487), both with lower theoretical returns than the 9/6DDB used on Table 1.1. Table 1.1 GAME 9/6JOB 8/5BP 9/6DB 9/6DDB
Expected Return 99.543%
Variance 19.51468
99.166% 97.806%
20.90408 30.77813
98.980%
41.98498
Looking at the data on Table 1.1 you may be surprised that 9/6 JOB has a higher ER and lower variance than any other game on this table. You’d think that gamblers would flock this game with a higher theoretical return and less risky to your bankroll than the others. The opposite is true. Gamblers will play 9/5 DDB (ER 97.8729%, variance 42.16708) or even 8/5DDB (ER 96.7861%, variance 41.99487) so most Arizona casinos don’t even have to offer 9/6DDB.
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The reason casinos can get away with the double whammy, that’s low ER and high risk is partially due to the yin-yang factor. Gamblers are often thrill-seekers and are willing to suffer lower lows in return for higher highs. Budgeting Appropriately: If you’ve already decided to play a high risk game - even one with a low ER, say 8/5 DDB, make sure you budget appropriately or plan to spend a lot of time on the sidelines. If you play for a quarter - each hand will cost $1.25 and failure to get any 4OAKs will burn through your cash quickly. A ballpark for quads is two per hour if you play around 800 hands per hour. In return you’ll lose 5 coins for each short pay on two pair which occur approximately once every eight hands or 100 times per hour. So that’s a loss of 500 coins per hour for choosing either DB or DDB instead of JOB in return for the higher payouts for 4OAKS. If you’re on the dark side of the bell-shaped curve for quads (that’s the yin) then you’ll have to absorb the 500 coins per hour loss. Final Thoughts: The yin-yang factor is what makes gambling sessions vary between exhilarating and down right frustrating. If all we did was lose or win then the excitement would diminish due to the very nature of the endeavor. (I’m sure you think that winning every single time would by one big heart-thumping event after another, but the risk is part of the thrill.) My point with video poker games is to by all means have fun and be entertained but, also, focus on selecting the best game and making sure you know basic game strategy. Your long run results are most important and that means finding the best odds available in your Arizona casino. Linda Boyd - a long-time table game player before turning to video poker, also writes for “Southern Gaming &“Midwest Gaming and Travel” her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedule & strategy cards for the most popular games. Look for her story in current editions of “American Casino Guide” and her YouTube videos, also with ACG. The2nd edition of her book is available in both paperback and kindle and is available at amazon.com, bookstores Toll free at 1-877-900BOOK or at Square One Publishers. www.squareonepublishers.com
gaming news Talking Stick Resort’s RELEASE Parties are back! Not only will the RELEASE pool parties feature performances by the hottest DJs hailing from Las Vegas, Miami, San Diego and San Francisco, but the expanded area now serve as an outdoor concert venue! Bands like Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, Staind, Collective Soul and 311 have already been booked to play the pool venue.
Leading Summer Pool Party Series Launched an Entire Month Earlier The wait is over for Valley partygoers in need of weekend fun! Talking Stick Resort proudly announced the return of its anticipated summer pool party series, RELEASE beginning Saturday April 5. The first official party of the season, attendees are in store for a grand summer bash including cocktail specials, cabana rentals and promotional giveaways. RELEASE will be offered on a grander scale this year, thanks to the property’s latest renovations that include a new day lounge pool, 16 semisubmerged lounge chairs, additional cabanas and an outdoor stage for concerts. Entertainment as a result of the renovations will be bigger and better than before.
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Since kicking off in spring 2012, RELEASE has continuously been deemed the leading pool celebration in Scottsdale. Arizona Foothills Magazine crowned the series one of the “Best Valley Pool Parties of 2013” and the Arizona Republic named it one of 2012’s “Top Pool Parties in Greater Phoenix.”
Year after year, hundreds flock to Talking Stick Resort to be a part of the Valley’s hottest scene. With drink deals, cabana rentals and more room than ever before, the property surpasses expectations and exceeds every need. The cabanas alone exemplify all things luxury with, personal refrigerators, high-definition televisions, sunscreens, misting systems and much more. RELEASE pool parties last all summer long, every Saturday and Sunday from 11a.m. – 6 p.m. DJ performances are from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. There is no admission fee during regular weekends. To learn more information about RELEASE, cabana rentals or daybed reservations call 1 (866) 8779897 or visit www.talkingstickresort.com. Patrons must be 21 or older to attend. Talking Stick Resort (TSR) is an AAA Four Diamond Rated Resort and a central landmark within the emerging Talking Stick Cultural and Entertainment Destination (TSCED). Located in Scottsdale, Ariz., just east of the Loop 101 on Indian Bend Road, TSR is locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The property offers culturally rich experiences and luxury accommodations throughout its 496 deluxe rooms, 240,000 sq. ft. casino, 11 restaurants and lounges, world-class spa, 650-seat showroom, 25,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, thriving cultural center and more than 100,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
CARD ROOM ACTION Apache Gold Casino 800-272-2438
Globe, AZ Dealing blackjack, and poker daily at 3pm
Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort 480-850-7777
Scottsdale, AZ Mon thru Fri, 11:15 am - NLHE $70 buy-in w/ $10 s/c Tues & Wed, 7:15pm - NLHE, $115 buy-in w/ $15 s/c Sat, Apr 12 & May 10 at 11:15 am “Super Bounty Super BIG Stack” NLHE - $200 Buy in w $25 s/c - $100 Bounties Sat Apr 19 & May 17 at 11:15 am Turbo Bounty NLHE - $200 buy-in w/ $25 s/c Sat, Apr 26 & May 31 at 11:15 am - Last Saturday NLHE - $125 Buy in w/ $25 s/c Sat, May 3 at 11:15am - Big Stack NLHE - $300 buy-in w/$30 s/c (optional $15 dealer Add-0n) Sun, April 13 & May 18 at 11:15 am Ladies No-Limit Hold-Em Tournaments Sun, Apr 27 & May 25 at 11:15am Jack & Jill No-Limit Hold Em Tournaments High Hand Promotion (Monday thru Friday, 2pm - 10pm) $100 winner every ½ hour! Weekdays from 2am-10am “Aces Cracked” Win $100 rack Food Specials; $3 breakfast! (2 am Noon) also $12 Prime Rib dinner Mondays & $15 Steak & Lobster dinner Thursdays (5-11pm) Also dealing blackjack 24/7
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BlueWater Resort & Casino 1-888-243-3360
Parker, AZ Poker Room opens at 2pm, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun and 4pm on Tues & Thurs Tues, 7pm, NLHE “Bounty” Tournament $35 buy-in ($5 bounties) Thurs, 7pm, NLHE - $40 buy-in, w/one $20 re-buy Wed, 2pm - 8pm “High Hand of the Day” pays $50 at 8 pm & any straight flush pays $50 Fri - 4 of a kind pays $50 & Any Full House pays $15 Sat, 5pm - NLHE Tournament Sun - Spreading 2-8 Omaha Daily-“Aces Cracked” pays $40 and Royal Flush pays $200 Also dealing blackjack daily at 9am
Bucky’s Casino 928-771-6779
Prescott, AZ Sundays at Noon (Thru Aug 31) - NLHE “Bounty” Tournament - $80 buy-in ($20 Bounties) Mon-Sat at 6pm - NLHE $40 entry w/$10 add-on, (top 3-5 cash) & top 5 earn points toward the Player of Month award (3 places $300, $200 and $100) Mon - Thurs, 10am & 2pm - NLHE Shootouts $20 entry w/$5 dealer Add-on Open Face Chinese Poker - 2, 3 or max 4 players to a table - you’re dealt 13 cards - an exciting fun game! Progressive “Aces Cracked” Fri & Sat 11am-11pm - increases by $50/hour till hit “Random Rewards” Various times and days - see poker room for pay-outs Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing “Texas Shoot Out” w/ Bonus jackpot and 3 Card Poker
Casino Arizona 480-850-7777
Scottsdale, AZ Blackjack Tournaments: Tues, noon $1,000 added “Break at Noon” $ 50 buy-in Fri, 3 am - The “Great Late” Tournament, $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 24/7
Casino Del Sol 520-838-6565
Tucson, AZ JUST ADDED! $25,000 FREE ROLL - July 22-26 (Qualify May 13 - July 21 with 60 hours of live play) see poker room for details Mon-Fri, 10 am - $800 Guaranteed NLHE, $ 15 buy-in/opt $5 chip up and opt $15 add-on Sun & Wed, 7pm - $800 Guaranteed NLHE, $15 buy-in/Opt $15 add-on Thurs, 7pm - $5,000 deep stack NLHE, $ 100 buy-in no re-buys Sun 11am & Tues at 7pm - $1,500 Guaranteed NLHE, $45 buy-in - no re-buys Sat, 9am - Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $15 buy-in, $5 re-buys + $5 add-on Mon 7pm & Sat noon - $1,000 NLHE - $35 buy-in Pro Basketball Pools on Sat & Sun Progressive high hands 24/7 - win up to $500 - see poker room for details
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 928-567-7952
Camp Verde, AZ Mon-Fri, 10am - NLHE Shoot-out, $30 buyin, w/ no re-buys
Wed, 7pm - NLHE Tournament $60 buy-in, no re-buys (Early bird chips for play up 5 hours before) Wed, 8pm - Mid “$100 Splash pots every hour Fri, 7pm - NLHE Shoot-outs, $ 150 added per table of 10 - $25 buy-in - re-buys thru level Sat, Noon - $500 added - NLHE $105 buy-in (Bonus chips for early live play starting at 8am) All Week - Royal Flush pays $100 “Aces Cracked” Sun - Fri first 4 per day wins a $100 rack Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Cocopah Casino 800-237-5687
Somerton, AZ Dealing blackjack daily at 10am
Desert Diamond Casino Hotel 520-342-1810
Tucson, AZ Mon & Thurs at 9:30 am, plus Tues & Wed at 7pm $500 added NLHE - $35 buy-in (max 40 - 50 players) Daily - Any Royal Flush $200 Hold Em and $100 Omaha, Straight Flush $100 Hold –Em $50 Omaha Special Poker Room menu at ½ off standard prices Dealing blackjack 24/7 with new progressive side bet and 3 card poker side bet
Desert Diamond I-19 Casino 1-866-332-9467 Sahuarita, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7
Fort McDowell Casino 480-789-4284
Fountain Hills, AZ Mon-Fri at Noon NLHE - $30 buy-in - $20 add-on - No-rebuys Sat at 7pm & Sun at Noon - NLHE Deep Stack tournament - $50 buy-in w/ opt $30 add-on Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sun at 7pm & Sat at Noon & 4pm - NLHE - $5 buy-in Mon & Fri, 7pm, NLHE - $60 buy-in w/ one $5 add on Sun, May 4 at 10am - Ladies NLHE Poker Tournament - $60 buy-in w/ $10 dealer Appreciation for extra 5,000 in chips “Aces Cracked” 24/7 win $100 New beginning April 14 $300 “Aces cracked” 3:30pm - 5:30pm for the first 18 seated players qualify till midnight “Easy way Jackpot” Aces full of tens beaten by Quads or better wins Jackpot! Dealing blackjack 24/7
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 480-802-5138
Maricopa, AZ WSOP TOURNAMENTS ARE BACK! Win a WSOP Seat! $10,000 WSOP Main Event Satellite - Sat & Sun May 17 & 18 - $250 buy-in OR win a free seat for time playedfree see poker room for complete details Sundays at 5:30pm - Win a $1,000 WSOP Event seat - $50 buy-in w/two $20 re-buys Mondays (starting at 7:30pm till close) $40 WSOP “Sit & Go” (no re-buys) starts whenever there are 10 players seated Winner of each “Sit & Go” wins a seat into the Sat & Sun Finals May 17th & 18th Finals, to win a $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat! Wed at 7:30pm - Win a $1,500 WSOP Event Seat! $65 buy-in w/ two $25 re-buys Tues, 7:30pm, Omaha H/L, $15 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Thurs, 7:30pm - NLHE, $10 Buy-in plus three $10 re-buys & two $10 add-ons Fri, 7:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no re-buys Sat, 12:30pm - Deep Stack Bounty NLHE - $25 buy-in, includes bounty chip $5
dealer appreciation = $2,000 extra chips $1,000 Saturdays & Sundays! Just get a full house and receive an entry to win $100 starting at 11am - See poker room for details Aces Cracked - Black aces $100, Red Aces $50 & Mixed $25 (Bonus 9-10am & 2am-3am =3X payout, 10am-noon, mid2am+double) Weekday splash pots at top and bottom of the hour all day - see poker for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - including “Push the bet”
Hon-Dah Casino 928-369-7555
Pinetop, AZ Mon, 6pm - NLHE Double Stack, $25 buy-in w/ $25 re-buy Tues, 6pm - NLHE “Speed Shoot-Out” $15 buy-in (no re-buys) Sun - Thurs - Aces & Faces Cracked & Splash pots win up to $400 daily - see poker room for details Wed, 6pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available every day & double on Tuesday Thurs, 6pm - No Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) “early bird” chips available Fri, 6pm - NLHE “$25 Bounty” Tournament, $45 buy-in (no re-buys) Sat, 4pm - NLHE, $30 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Sun, 4pm, Crazy Pineapple $30 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on
Lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452
Chandler, AZ Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Now playing “Push your Bet” PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $445,000 at press time!
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 800-777-7529
Payson, AZ Live Poker Wed –Sun at 10am, High Hands, win up to $250 Wed & Sun at 6pm NLHE Tournament, $ 50 buy-in no-re buys Sat at 3pm, NLHE Tournament, $25
CARD ROOM ACTION
buy-in - no re-buys Aces cracked “wins a rack” various times daily - Max 3 per day (see poker room for details) First Thursday of each month at 6pm, “Ladies Only” NLHE tournament - $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 10am to 1am, with $3 games daily till 3pm Mon - 6pm, Blackjack Tournament $40 buy-in w/two $25 re-buys
Quechan Casino & Resort 1-877-783-2426
Winterhaven, CA Open Wed-Sun at 10am, and Mon, Tues at 3pm - spreading 4/8 Hold Em with a kill, 4/8 Omaha hi-low split with a kill also 2-4, 3-6 & 4-8 limit Texas Hold-Em, plus 1-3 & 2-5 No Limit Texas Hold Em Sat & Sun, 1pm NLHE Tournaments $40 buy-in $5, 000 Guaranteed Last Saturday of the month (April 26) NLHE -$80 buy-in Thurs, 7pm NLHE Deep Stack - $80 buy-in Beat the Boss Tournament every Wed see poker room for details Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Special room rates for poker players
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort 928-856-7244
Flagstaff, AZ Live Poker Mon-Fri at noon, Sat & Sun at 10am NLHE Tournaments, Tues ($55) & Thurs ($35) at 7pm - Sat ($15) & Sun ($35) at Noon - Also Sat at 5pm NLHE single table “Shoot-outs” $20 buy-in Fri, 7pm Limit Omaha high/low 8/B - $35 buy-in “Aces Cracked” and “Faces Cracked” - wins $50 (Max 3 per day for each special) see poker room for rules $25 Morning and Evening “Splash Pots” daily at noon,12:30, 1pm,1:30pm,2pm, 7pm,8pm,9pm,10pm,11pm and Mid. Progressive “High Hand” & Progressive Bad Beat Jackpots - see poker room for payouts Dealing blackjack 24/7
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 - Ext 1507
Laveen, AZ Wed, 7:30pm, NLHE, $15 buy-in w/ $10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sat, 11am - NLHE, $20 buy-in w/ $10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sun 11am - NLHE, $30 buy in$20 add-on Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $ 200 - Plus “Bonus Royals” Mon-Thurs “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - (Quad 7’s or better beaten) “ACES CRACKED” wins a rack 24/7 with unlimited winners “NBA “Splash Pots” Select TV Games See poker room for payouts Dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $445,000 at press time!
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375
Chandler,AZ Mon & Thurs Noon - NLHE, $30 buy-in, no re-buys - $150 added per table Tues & Wed, 7:30pm - NLHE Freeze Out - $50 entry fee w/ $10 optional add-on $1,000 added to prize pool Sun, 3:30pm, NLHE - $30 buy- in, $5 dealer add-on, $20 add-at the break & bonus chips for play before tournament “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - (Quad 7’s or better beaten) was over $75,000 at press time NBA “Splash Pots” Select TV Games - See poker room for payouts “Aces Cracked” Win a Rack - Sun 11pm until Fri at 6pm “Rolling Cash Fever” Drawing every other hour 24/7, $100 min, increases by $100 if not hit Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $200 Any straight flush gets to spin the wheel - win up to $1,000 Food specials: ½ price poker room menu Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - including “Push your bet” PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was over $445,000 at press time!
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entertainment Apache Gold Casino Resort (5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70) 1-800-272-2438 Pavilion: May 3 - LaMafia Cabaret Lounge: Free live entertainment on weekends
BlueWater Resort and Casino
11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360 Amphitheater: Call for new concert series Special Event: The Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition – On display thru April! Call for tickets and information Dig Lounge: FREE Classic Movies on Monday mornings w/ free popcorn Live bands featuring Classic 50s & 60s music - 2pm Mon & Thurs also 3pm Tues & Wed Deejay 8pm-2am Thurs thru Sun and Karaoke Mondays
Casino Arizona
101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-8507734 Showroom: Apr 11 & 12 - Bostyx (Boston & Styx Tribute) Apr 18 & 19 – Blasphemous Rumors (Depeche Mode Tribute) May 2 & 3 – Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac Tribute) May 16 & 17 – Pettybreakers (Tom Petty Tribute) May 23 & 24 – The Ultimate Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute) May 30 & 31 – Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute Band) Arizona Room Patio Grill: Apr 12 - Pacquiao vs Bradley (World Welterweight Championship) Apr 26 – UFC 172 – Viewing Party – Jones vs Teixeira Sundays – Marley Taylor Band (Classic Rock & Top 40) Mon – “Pure Country Night” featuring Jordan Benson w/ Heartlyn Rae
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Tuesdays– “Latin Fire Dance Night” w/ free lessons w/ AZTEX Band Wed & Thurs – Country music (Tommy Ash Band) and dance instruction with Laina Lee Bingo Hall: Fri & Sat at Midnight, L-8 Night Bingo! light show, music, dancing and fun!
Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd. Tucson 520-8386506 Paradiso Bar: Free entertainment weekends and Tribute Bands every Thursday Apr 10 – “J-Roc” Edwards (Old school slow jams tribute) Apr 11 – Kings of Soul Apr 12 – Elaine Stepter & Company AVA Amphitheater: Apr 25 – Tejano Music Shootout Apr 26 – Gabriel Iglesais
Gabriel Iglesais
June 13 – Gavin DeGraw & Matt Nathanson w/ guest Christian Burghardt June 29 – Gran Festival De Folklore Mexico Y Mariachi featuring Mariachi Vargas Aug 6 – Counting Crows
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel
I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT Stargazer Pavilion: April 26 – Arizona’s 1st Lowrider Style Bagger & Custom Motorcycle Show and Concert featuring; The Dazz Band, Ray Carrion & the Latin All-Stars plus Sunny Ozona, Willie G and hosted by MC MAGIC – call for complete details Dragonfly Lounge; live music on weekends Apr 11 & 12 – Los Guys, Apr 18 & 19 – UPROOT, Apr 25 & 26 - Powerdrive
Desert Diamond Casino Hotel
7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson 1-866-332-9467 Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or DJ, Thurs – Sat “Dance Fusion” Dance music of all kinds “Noches Caliente Saturdays” Hottest Tex Mex & Tejano music in town Apr 12 & 26 – Los Gallegos, Apr 19 – “49 Laughs” Comedy Show
Desert Diamond Casino I -19
1100 West Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita 1-866-332-9467 Diamond Center: Apr 12 – Rob Thomas May 3 – Gloria Trevi May 31 – Rodney Carrington Sports Bar: Sports on big screens along with Karaoke on Wednesdays, Swingin’ Tuesdays and Golden Oldies every Thursday, plus music w/ Fiesta and Desert DJs on Fri & Sat nights
Fort McDowell Casino
N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Lucky 7 Saloon: Free entertainment on Fri & Sat – featuring; Apr 11 – Furious George, Apr 12 & 18 – Kenny G Project, Apr 19 – Rhythm Edition, Apr 25 – Basketball Jones Bingo Hall: Saturday, Apr 19 & May 17 – Late Night Lunar Bingo w/ music, games & giveaways May 3 – Mega Yard Sale (Free admission) you can also buy a booth – call for details Radisson Ballroom: Call for updated schedule Updates – go to fortmcdowellcasino.com
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort & Casino 15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 THE LOUNGE: April 12 – The Spinners
May 1 thru 3 – Tucson International Mariachi Conference May 15 – Alan Jackson May 24 – Battle of the Badges Boxing
Rodney Carrington
May 17 – Neal McCoy Aug 1 – Jason Michael Carroll
Wed, Noon – 4pm; Swing Tips, Yesterday Once More, The Chauffers, Guy Pennachio, and The Buddy Holly Review Fri & Sat evenings also includes; The Delta Saints, The JJ’s, Walkens, Shining Star, Rhythm Edition and Harry Luge For updates, go to harrahsakchin.com
Hon-Dah Resort and Casino
Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGH Timbers Lounge: Free entertainment, Monday is Comedy Night, Tues-Sat, Live bands Conference Center: May 16 – Colour My World Tribute to CHICAGO Festival Grounds: July 5 – AMERICA
America July 7 & 8 – The 17th Annual POW WOW in the Pines (free admission)
Lone Butte Casino
202 loop at the Kyrene exit – Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Cascades Lounge: Mon: (4pm-7pm) Apr 14, 21, 28, also May 12, 19 & 26 - Marty & the Party, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo) AZ Tex Band Tues: (4pm-7pm) Apr 15 thru May 27 – Thaddeus Rose Wed; (4-7pm) Apr 23 also May 7 & 28 – Silhouette, Apr 16 & 30 also May 14 & 21 – Spotlight, Wed; (8pm-Mid) Apr 16, 23, May 7, 14, 21 & 28 – JJ’s band, Apr 30 – Shining Star Thurs; Polka Party (noon-3pm) thru Apr 24 w/ Sylvia’s AZ band or The Varitones, Also on May 29 – Swingtips (Big Band) Thurs: (4pm-7pm) Apr 17, May 1, 8 & 29 – The Walkens, Apr 24 & May 22 – The Heat, May 15 – Shining Star, Thurs: (8pm-Mid) Apr 17, May 1, 15 & 29 – JJ’s Band, Apr 24, May 8 & 22 – Str8Up Fri: (4pm-8pm) Apr 11 thru May 30 – Marty & the Party Fri: (9pm-1am) Apr 11 thru May 30 – AZ Tex Band Sat: (9pm-1am) Apr 12 – Cold Shott & Hurricane Horns, Apr 19 – Soul Persuation, Apr 26, May 10 – New Frequency Band, May 3 – Smooth Groove, May 17 – CONTREband, May 24 & 31 – Rhythm Edition Verona Chophouse: Saturday: Talia 5-9pm & Sunday: (10am-3pm) live Jazz brunch Buffet
Bingo Hall: 11pm Fri & Sat - B.A.D BINGO w/ DJ “Rockin’ Rob” music, light show, bingo & giveaways
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com Event Center: May 23 – AQUARIUS 68 June 14 – “All My Rowdy Friends” Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Aug 8 – “One More from The Road” Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Apache Spirits Lounge: Apr 18 & 19 and May 23 & 24 – DJ Brent May 5 – Torres and Hendrix (Cinco de Mayo)
Paradise Casino
450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777-4946 Bingo / Concert Hall: Apr 26 – Little Joe June 7 – Thunder from Down Under (Male Revue) Aug 16 – Zapp Band w/ Special Guest Candyman Sharky’s Bar: Live bands or DJ’s on weekends
Quechan Casino Resort
525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi West of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 PIPA Event Center: May 2 – 1st Annual Mariachi Extravaganza starring Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles Sidewinders bar: Free weekend entertainmentfeaturing DJ’s or bands; Los Kodigoz, Mirage, Tropic II or Checker’d Past
entertainment Talking Stick Resort
Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7734 Talking Stick Showroom: Apr 12 – Pacquiao – Bradley 2 (World Welterweight Rematch) Apr 17 – Robert Cray Band Apr 19 - Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam World Tour Apr 26 – UFC 172 Jones vs Teixeira May 8 – Thunder From Down Under (Male revue) May 17 – Jerry Riopelle May 30 – Justin Hayward June 7 – Jimmie Vaughan June 20 – Gregg Allman July 25 – Tracy Morgan Aug 5 – Dr. John Aug 22 – The Australian Bee Gees Aug 29 – Asleep at the Wheel Sept 13 – The TUBES Grand Ballroom: Apr 10 – Rob Thomas May 26 – King of the Cage: Alliance (Watch the fights live) May 31 – Tim Allen June 1 – Gary Allan June 15 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited
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entertainment June 21 – Dennis Miller July 10 – Boz Skaggs July 18 – Russell Peters Aug 2 – COMIC Lisa Lampanelli The Pool at Talking Stick: Apr 12 & 13 – Tribute Festival Apr 27 – Wet Elictric June 8 – Staind June 27 – Collective Soul June 29 - 311 TSR Lounge: DJ Juma, DJ Theresa and others – Weekends Palo Verde Lounge: featuring Gustavo Angeles (Mon-Thurs) Paul Wells (Fri & Sat) and DJ Juma after 11pm on Sat Shadows Lounge: featuring Paul Wells or Tino Melendez Degree 270 Lounge: Fri & Sat, Top local DJ’s and from the West Coast
Orange Sky Restaurant & Lounge: Live jazz featuring Peter Ritz
Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
22181 Resort Blvd (I-40 @ exit 219) Flagstaff (928) 856-7200 Arrows Lounge: Live entertainment every weekend Apr 17, 18 & 19 – Kung Fu Grip Apr 25, 26 & 27 – Elaine Stepter
Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino
The West Valley Casino 51st Ave, 4 miles S. of Baseline – Laveen 1-800-WIN-GILA Event Center: Apr 11 – Dog N Butterfly (Ultimate Heart Tribute) Apr 12 – Boxing – Pacquiao vs Bradley April 18 – Como La Flor (Selena Tribute) Apr 19 – Jaleo Band Apr 26 – Michael Salgado May 3 – BOXING – Mayweather vs Maidana May 9 – Pardon My Spanglish (Comedy of Bill Santiago) May 17 – Kevin Sterner & Strait Country (Tribute to George Strait) May 23 – Chance Tinder & Kentucky Rain (Elvis Tribute)
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Jun 6 – DSB (Journey Tribute) June 7 – VQ Comedy Series w/ Frank Lucero featuring Bruce Heppler Outdoor Patio: Live Bands (Mon-Fri, 4pm-7pm) Reality band, Latino Rebel Band, Marty & the Party, Arroz Con Mango band, Rhythm Edition, Tyrone D & The Ledge, Yumi La Rose, AzTex Band, Powerdrive, Mariachi Rodriquez, Chuck E Baby, Shining Star, Chaka & friends, Otro Rollo Band, Mariachi Pasione, Priminition, Rhythm of the Sun band and Str8Up Bingo Park: Every Saturday at 11pm – BINGO ECLIPSE – Bingo, DJ music, light show & giveaways
Jun 14 – Sinbad June 20 – Air Supply June 21 – Los Tucanes de Tijuana June 27 – AJ Castillo July 4 – Kenny G July 26 – Paquita La Del Barrio OUTDOORS at Festival Park: call for updated schedule AIRIA – “Nightlife Unplugged” live entertainment – Fridays featuring JJ’s Band, Static, Smooth Groove and Shining Star, plus deejays on Saturdays: DJ BKNY, DJ Identaty, DJ Raya, DJ Nerd, & DJ Raia,
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA
Ovations LIVE! Showroom:
Apr 11 – SOS Band, Zapp band and Klymaxx Apr 12 – Comedy Legends CHEECH & CHONG Apr 13 – December 1963 (Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Apr 15 - Motorhead Apr 18 – Wilson Phillips Apr 19 – One Gunn, One Love (Tribute to Bob Marley) Apr 25 – Roger Hodgson (Formerly of Supertramp) with his band Apr 26 – The Living Color Comedy Tour with Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier May 2 – WAR May 3 – Empty Spaces – A Pink Floyd Experience May 9 – Kathy Griffin May 10 – Dennis DeYoung; the music of Styx May 16 – Mariachi Vargas de Tacalitlan May 17 – Latino Fashion Live! May 25 – Gipsy Kings May 30 – Rodney Carrington May 31 – Vietnamese Concert & Dance June 13 – Bobby Vinton
Gipsy Kings
Encore Lounge: Mid-day
entertainment Monday’s 11am-3pm & late night entertainment w/ bands; Powerdrive, Hamptons, Andrea & Los Guys, Str8up, Michael & Manuel, JJ’s Band, The Walkens, DyVerse, Chaka and Friends, New Frequency, Smooth Groove, Eagleheart, Rhythm Edition, Pima Express & Route 66
Yavapai Casino
1505 East Hwy 69 – Prescott 1-800756-8744 Yavapai Cantina: Fri – Karaoke w/ Cruisin’ Susan, Saturdays – Live Bands
gaming news BIGGEST JACKPOT IN CASINO’S HISTORY! BlueWater Resort & Casino in Parker, Arizona is proud to announce the largest jackpot ever awarded in the Casino’s history. Chanel, signed up at the player’s club hours before her celebrated event. That night, while playing her favorite slot machines, her luck dramatically changed. Around 11:00 PM on March 25, the WMS Industries Inc, LORD OF THE RINGSwide area progressive machine lined up three 3x Wild symbols, flashing the $1.7 MILLION jackpot! Chanel was an instant millionaire! BlueWater is a natural getaway for Phoenix residents as well as those in the high-county of Arizona. Each of its 200 hotel rooms over-look the scenic Colorado River against the backdrop of a serene mountain landscape. Whether your passion is river sports in the summer, golf or just a relaxing resort experience at affordable prices, BlueWater Resort & Casino is the perfect destination. Emerald Canyon Golf Course carved out of the mountains and canyons overlooking the Colorado River, is a must play for any true golf enthusiast and is just minutes from BlueWater.BlueWater is located riverside above the Parker Dam and is a summer hub of activity with its 100+ slip marina, featuring Wakeboard Island, a premier 2-tower cable system ‘skate park’ on the water – the best ride this side of the Rockies! Boats can dock at the River’s Edge Cantina, the ever popular indoor/ outdoor riverside café located on the resort property. Inside, there are many food and drinking spot choices with the BlueWaterGrille,serving trendy menu offerings andthe River Willow Steakhouse, the area’s premier dining spot
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featuring aged beef, seafood and a wine list that includes selections for the novice wine drinker as well as the true wine aficionado. The Dig Lounge provides live entertainment nightly and the Atrium Bar is a spot to relax amid the gaming excitement surrounding it.The Resort boasts a truly modern slot floor with many of the most recent titles. Over 500 Slots, Bingo, Blackjack and Poker are all part of the gaming mix. BlueWater could be the location for your next event. There are over 12,000 square feet of meeting space as well as a MarinaIsland, a popular spot for weddings and family gatherings. Check the website for the resort’s entertainment schedule – BlueWater’s outdoor Amphitheatre has recently hosted luminaries such as Willie Nelson, Wynonna, and Kenny Rogers. For a limited time (thru May 6) the BlueWaterShowroom hosts Leonardo da Vinci: Man-Inventor-Genius. Browse amongst exact replicas of the famous artist's most beautiful and fascinating works. This traveling museum exhibition features 23 artistic painting masterpieces and 60 models of his inventions. Tickets are only $15 for Adults, $10 for guests under age 21, and free to children 4 years and under.Visit bluewaterfun.com/davinci for more information. Purchase tickets online or in the gift shop. There is always something new to do at BlueWater Resort& Casino in Parker, so call 1-888-243-3360 for information, room availability or upcoming special events. You can also check the website for updates and special rates at bluewaterfun.com.
HORSIN’ AROUND
by Brian Mulligan
Next Stop K entucky
he Kentucky Derby countdown is in serious mode with just weeks left until the May 3 extravaganza at Churchill Downs and he’s a little insight on some legitimate contenders with an early pick to
boot. Recent important preps were concluded and both the Wood Memorial and the Santa Anita Derby appear to be powerful races. California Chrome looked like a winner as soon as the gates opened in the Santa Anita Derby Saturday and online sports betting site players now have a legit reference point as the Kentucky Derby approaches. The son of Lucky Pulpit broke a tad slowly, was a head off the lead after a half-mile in :47.02 and was the same margin back after threequarters of a mile in 1:10.81. And then the race was over. California Chrome quickly ignited to open up a 5-length lead at the top of the lane and stretched it another quarter of a length getting the 9 furlongs in 1:47.52 under a strong hold while not being asked for his best. This was the fastest Santa Anita Derby since Indian Charlie went 1:47 flat in 1998 and California Chrome final time was also quicker than Sunday Silence and Winning Colors, who both went on to win in Kentucky the first Saturday in May. And to consider that California Chrome was geared down makes his victory even more impressive. Chrome looks to be the early favorite America’s most famous race. Art Sherman trains California Chrome and he has been around the block and back. He was the exercise rider for the 1955 Kentucky Derby winner Swaps, who was also a California-bred. Sherman: “He’s my Swaps, let’s put it that way. If all goes well, we’ll ship to Kentucky probably a week before the Derby. It was awesome. That’s all I can say. I got a little spooked leaving the gate. He got banged around pretty good but I really think he’s a better horse stalking. Right now, he’s kind of freaky and I’m enjoying it. I can’t believe the races I’ve been seeing.” California Chrome has won his last 4 races by a total of 24 and a quarter lengths. A total of 7 runners have accomplished the SA Derby /KY Derby double including the 2012 hero I’ll Have Another. Wicked Strong was wickedly good on recently as he powered home to win the Wood. Wicked Strong was 2 lengths off the lead with a furlong to go but he quickened rapidly and drew off by 3 and a halflengths in 1:49.31. That final time holds up very well. It was the fastest Wood since 24 ARIZONA PLAYER April 2014
Bellamy Road freaked in the race in 2005 when he went 1:47.16. Wicked Strong earned a 104 Beyer Speed Figure. Classy performers like Gallant Man, Count Fleet, Seattle Slew Bold Forbes, Fusaichi Pegasus and Congaree and I Want Revenge did the Wood/Ky. Derby tango. The most famous loser of the Wood was the great Secretariat, who won the Triple Crown in 1973. Other serious runners that could challenge for all the money in the Kentucky include Constitution. He was impressive winning the Florida Derby and if he makes the gate at Churchill he will be trying to be the first runner since 1882 to win the Derby without running as a 2-year-old. He has impressed race watchers with his maturity and he is in the right hands of Todd Pletcher. Bob Baffert’s Hoppertunity ran 2nd in the Santa Anita debut and he could very well improve off of that effort. Intense Holiday comes off a second in the Louisiana Derby but he hooked a horse that had an easy lead that day. With a projected hot pace, he has every right to run better in Kentucky. And the winner is……. California Chrome. I don’t think we have seen the best of this runner and his tactical speed will give him first run on the deep closer on Kentucky Derby Day. Good luck. Brian Mulligan was the Daily Racing Form’s main West Coast line-maker for nearly two decades writing under the non de plume of “SWEEP.” He continues to contribute to the Daily Racing Form writing “A Closer Look” analysis.
lottery news $100,000 Birthday Present
A Fantasy Realized
Thomas Street and his wife were at Max’s Sports Restaurant and OTB at 6727 N. 47th Ave in Glendale having a celebration dinner for his wife’s birthday. While waiting to be served they purchased an assortment of instant scratch games from the Lottery vending machine. Their dinner arrived, and they finished scratching the tickets. They looked at each other in disbelief as one of the Neon 10’s was a $100,000 topprize winner. Thomas and his wife quickly finished their dinner, asked for the check, and went right home. Although a little uncomfortable having the unredeemed ticket in the house, they had no trouble sleeping that night. Thomas and his wife play instant scratch games about three times a week. They make their purchase from any store they’re close to at the time. They also play Powerball, Mega Millions, and Fantasy 5 on a regular basis. They rarely use their own numbers, instead letting the terminal pick their numbers for them. Thomas works for city government. In his spare time, he and his wife enjoy outdoor activities including a strong interest in archery; although they don’t compete. After paying off some bills, Thomas plans to put the bulk of the money into a retirement account..
Dale Gresham of Phoenix is a regular Fantasy 5 player. He uses his own numbers consisting of important family dates. He’s been playing the same numbers for more than 21 years. He considers the numbers lucky, as they’ve brought him a few wins under $1,000. Once he had his first win with Fantasy 5, he stayed with it. Dale purchased two lines for the January 30 drawing. At first, he thought there was a mistake when he checked his numbers. Then when he checked them again, he knew they were correct. The only thing that concerned him was that he didn’t know how many winners there were. Finally, his wife called the Lottery and asked. When they found out they were the only winners, they were ecstatic, as that meant they had won the entire $53,000 jackpot. Dale and his wife also have different sets of numbers for Powerball, The Pick, and Mega Millions. Dale is a retired warehouse manager for an industrial supply company. He enjoys surfing the Internet, reading, and spending time with his family. The couple plan to do some household repairs and, as a special treat, buy some “good seats” for the upcoming Billy Joel concert. The winning ticket was purchased at Fry’s Fuel Center, 1805 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix.
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gaming news
The “Q” awarded best casino again!
Yuma’s Best, an annual reader’s poll conducted by the Yuma Sun, has named Quechan Casino Resort as ‘Best Casino’ for the fourth year. Voting was held through the end of 2013, with hundreds logging in to vote for their favorites in local dining, shopping and services. Located in California, just over the Arizona border from Yuma, Quechan Casino Resort also known as the Q features a sprawling casino with more than 1,000 slot machines, a live poker room and other table games as well as the only high limit gaming room in the region. The resort also includes three distinctive restaurants and a food court, a 166-room hotel with eight spacious suites, and the 20,000-square foot Pipa Event Center, which hosts meetings, special events and live headline entertainment. “We greatly appreciate receiving this award again from our customers and guests who voted in the Yuma Sun’s poll,” said Richard Williamson, Quechan Casino Resort Interim CEO. “We offer each guest exceptional customer service, reason-
able prices, delicious dining options and fun and leisure in desert luxury, and are honored to be recognized as the ‘Best Casino.” While table games like poker, Mystery Card Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, and others entertain players in the casino, performances from local and national acts enthrall audiences in the Pipa Event Center. “One of the reasons we were voted ‘Best Casino,’ is because of the quality entertainment we bring to the Q,” explained Williamson. “In the past we’ve hosted legendary artists like Willie Nelson, Los Lobos Dwight Yoakam and Randy Travis, and upcoming performances include the Mariachi Extravaganza, and recently added Ziggy Marley in July.” For more information about what makes Quechan Casino Resort the “Best Casino” please visit http://www.playqcr.com/. Hotel reservations can be made online or by calling 877-783-2426.
Quechan Casino Resort (The Q) is a hospitality and gaming destination independently owned and operated by the Quechan Indian Tribe. Open since 2009, the 168-room property was inspired by Mediterranean design with tribal influences. The gaming floor includes a state-of-the-art casino featuring 1,000 of the latest slot machines, 15 table games, and a 10-table live poker room. The Q is home to three delicious restaurants including Sidewinders Sports Bar & Grill, the Ocotillo Café and Ironwood Steakhouse as well as the 20,000 sq. ft. Pipa Event Center featuring an array of headline concerts.
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Jerome: “America’s Most Vertical City” Located high on top of Cleopatra Hill (5,200 feet) between Prescott and Flagstaff is the historic copper mining town of Jerome, Arizona. Once known as the wickedest town in the west, Jerome was a copper mining camp, growing from a settlement of tents to a roaring mining community. Four disastrous fires destroyed large sections of the town during its early history, resulting in the incorporation of the City of Jerome in 1899. Founded in 1876, Jerome was once the fourth largest city in the Arizona Territory. The population peaked at 15,000 in the 1920’s. The Depression of the 1930’s slowed the mining operation and the claim went to Phelps Dodge, who holds the claim today. World War II brought increased demand for copper, but after the war, demand slowed. Dependant on the copper market, Phelps Dodge Mine closed in 1953. The remaining 50 to 100 hardy souls promoted the town as a historic ghost town. In 1967 Jerome was designated a National Historic District by the federal government. Today Jerome is a thriving tourist and artist community with a population of about 500. Jerome sits above what was the largest copper mine in Arizona and produced an astonishing 3 million pounds of copper per month. Men and women from all over the world made their way to Arizona to find work and maybe a new way of life. Today the mines are silent, and Jerome has become the largest ghost town in America. Jerome’s personality has changed dramatically in the past 30 years. Once a thriving mining camp between the late-1880s and early 1950s, Jerome is now a bustling tourist magnet and artistic community with a population of about 450. It includes a modicum of artists, craft people, musicians, writers, hermits, bed and breakfast owners, museum caretakers, gift shop proprietors and fallendown-building landlords.
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What is the Town of Jerome like today? Is it worth your time to visit? The answer is a resounding yes! Jerome is an enchanting town, and a photographer’s paradise. From its external appearances it hasn’t changed much in nearly 100 years. Many of the buildings used by present-day business folks are those built after the fires of 1894 and1899. A number of the buildings have been restored and more are planned for restoration. Due to the 30-degree incline of the mountainside, gravity has pulled a number of buildings down the slope. To the delight of some, one of those buildings was the town’s jail. Those buildings still standing make for interesting visiting and with a little research you can find their historical significance. One notable section is the “Cribs District.” You will find this area across the street from the English Kitchen, in a back alley where all the buildings were all part of Jerome’s ill-famed “prostitution row.” Make Jerome your next trip destination. Being centrally located, a stay at one of Jerome’s bed and breakfasts, inns or hotels is perfect for a home base to explore the entire northern Arizona region from. Drive from Jerome to Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Sedona, Prescott, Camp Verde, Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon and then return to Jerome to relax for the evening and dine at one of the fine restaurants. Then just relax to the peaceful surroundings that no other city in Arizona can offer. Once in Jerome, there are many things to see and do - Check out the many unique shops, relax and have a bit to eat at one of many restaurants, listen to some great music at a saloon or sit and relax with a glass of wine at the Jerome Winery. Once you have spent enough time shopping and relaxing in Jerome, where in the late 1800’s there was gambling a plenty, and now there is none - why not check out some nearby casinos where you can try to take home a load of cash. You’ll find Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos in Prescott and Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde just a few miles away for an exciting night of entertainment before retiring to the peaceful serenity of America’s largest Ghost Town – Jerome, Arizona
gaming news SUNS FAN WINS $77,777 FROM CASINO AZ!
$154,000 WINNER AT DESERT DIAMOND
A Very lucky Phoenix Suns fan won Casino Arizona’s Lucky 7’s Shootout promotion with a remarkable half-court short Thousands were riveted as they watched Tim Boven hit an unbelievable half-court shot during a Phoenix Suns game on Friday March 28th and even more have since watched the video online. Tim’s friends, family and fans shared in his joy again when he was presented with a check for $77,777 on April 4 in the Casino Arizona lobby entrance - Courtesy of Casino Arizona and its Lucky 7’s Shootout. Casino Arizona is located at 524 North 92nd Street (101 & McKellips) in Scottsdale.
On April 2, 2014, lucky guest Frank T. of Tucson visited Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment’s Sahuarita location and struck a jackpot of $154,320! Frank hit his massive jackpot on a 25-cent bet on the Wheel of Fortune quarter progressive slots. Treena Parvello, Director of Public Relations and Communications for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “Congratulations to Frank T. on his amazing jackpot—I hope he has some big plans for it! This shows once again that Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is the place to play for the biggest wins in Tucson and Sahuarita. We can’t wait to see who will hit the next big jackpot.” Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why), is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment on Twitter (@DiamondCasinos) and on Facebook
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gaming news THE DIAMOND IN THE DESERT TURNS 30! During April, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment is celebrating 30 years as a premier entertainment destination in Southern Arizona. The month-long festivities include fantastic music, special discounts, and more than $1 million in giveaways. Thirty Years of Growth While the history of gaming for the Tohono O’odham Nation dates back thousands of years, the start of modern gaming occurred on April 17, 1984 when the doors opened on the Papago Bingo Hall. As this enterprise quickly expanded, the Nation took a leadership role in negotiations with the State of Arizona for a tribal gaming compact, ultimately resulting in the opening of the first Desert Diamond Casino in 1993.
Nearly a decade later, in 2002, the Nation again took a lead role in securing passage of Proposition 202, which established updated guidelines for Indian gaming and ensured that it will continue well into the future. Now Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has grown to encompass three unique facilities near Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why, Arizona. Each location is commemorating this amazing thirty-year milestone with major offers and special prizes. Desert Diamond Casinos’ April Anniversary Bash On April 17, all Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment locations will celebrate the 30th Anniversary with an amazing array of giveaways, while supplies last. Starting at 10 a.m., all players can receive Anniversary T-shirts and Coffee Tumblers, while Table Game and Poker players can also pick up special Anniversary Baseball Caps. Even the casino bars are getting in on the action. Diamond-level cardholders can receive a FREE commemorative pint glass with $2.50 refills of their favorite draft beers and house margaritas. All other players can purchase the pint glass for $5 with first drink included. Refills are just $2.50 all Easter weekend long. Anniversary Cookies will be handed out throughout the casino starting at 11am and to all guests checking into the Hotel, while supplies last. The Bingo Room at the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Tucson location will celebrate 30 years with a four day Anniversary Party from April 17 through April 20, featuring drawings each session for fantastic prizes including tablets, MP3 30 ARIZONA PLAYER April 2014
players, and TVs. On April 17, players can also receive Anniversary Bingo Daubers during each session, while supplies last
Keno players will also get to join in the fun with a special four day Diamond Anniversary Keno Tournament at the Sahuarita and Tucson location, with a $30 buy-in. Casino music will be tuned to the best hits of the ‘80s all month long, while every Saturday local favorites ‘80s and Gentlemen will play live in the Sahuarita location Sports Bar for FREE.
At the Diamond Center, guests can enjoy an intimate performance from Grammy-winner Rob Thomas on Sat, April 12, while on Sat, April 19 the Native American comedy group 49 Laughs takes the stage at the Monsoon Nightclub for two shows. Tickets are available at Startickets.com or the casino Rewards Center. At the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Why location, guests can enjoy Diamond Anniversary Hot Seat drawings every hour from 11am – 11pm every Friday and Saturday in April, with prizes of up to $250 in Free Play. An anniversary Guest Appreciation BBQ is scheduled for April 12, from noon to 3pm featuring live music from chicken scratch band The Pick Up Kings. The Why location will also offer free cake and ice cream to guests at 7 p.m. on April 18 and 19, while supplies last. And, to close the month out with a bang, guests can participate in the $1,000,000 Diamond Anniversary drawings on April 26 and April 27 at the Tucson and Sahuarita properties. This promotion is a “throwback” with paper entry tickets being made available only on each drawing day, but with a state-of-the-art virtual real spin game. Entry tickets are based on guests’ current Diamond Rewards card-level. If the lucky winner spins three Desert Diamond Anniversary logos in a row, they’ll be $1,000,000 richer! Additional prizes include up to $1,500 in Free Play and guaranteed cash prizes up to $5,000.
Making a Difference - Both On & Off the Reservation Thirty years of gaming have made a tremendous difference on the Tohono O’odham Nation and across Arizona. On the Nation, gaming has created jobs, funded new health care, elder care and community facilities, and allowed the Nation to establish its own fire department. In the ten years since the current gaming compacts were approved by voters, tribal casinos across the state have contributed more than $780 million through revenue sharing to support Arizona’s state and local governments, education, health care, public safety, and other important needs. During this time, the Tohono O’odham Nation itself has made direct revenue sharing grants to more than 250 local governments and community programs that provide important
public services. And in just the past decade, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has donated more than $4 million in charitable contributions to almost 600 nonprofit organizations in Arizona, in addition to sponsoring major community events every year. Carrying On the Mission With a spectacular first thirty years of excitement, entertainment, and opportunity, the future looks bright for Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment. The gaming enterprise recently rolled out a new tiered Rewards Card program featuring extra rewards and savings, as well as Arizona’s first Tribute Card for veterans and active military. Through sponsorships, donations, and revenue sharing, Desert Diamond Casinos continues to support the wider Arizona community as it carries on the mission of service to the Tohono O’odham Nation that began at a bingo hall thirty years ago. Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment operates three locations near in Southern Arizona; Desert Diamond Casinos Tucson, 7350 S. Nogales Highway in Tucson, Desert Diamond Casinos Sahuarita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road in Sahuarita, and Desert Diamond Casinos Why, Highway 86, Milepost 55, Why, AZ For more information on Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment, call toll free at 1-866-DDC-WINS or visit www.ddcaz.com.
gaming news ODDS ARE: BASEBALL IS BACK!
New Casino Resort Planned for Prescott
The “Boys of Summer” have returned and being the gambler that you are – I suppose you were wondering “Just what are the chances my team will win the 2014 World Series?” As in past years, there were “Free Agent” signings, trades, spring training injuries, players that gave up the dream and retired and surprises like rookie players making the starting line-up and even the starting rotation. Here’s opening week look at the odds – called the “Baseball Futures” for the 2014 season - according to Vegas odds-makers. Remember these odds change daily based on trades, injuries to key players and the way a team is playing currently.
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Board of Directors announces preparation for a casino resort on a 12- acre parcel of land on the Northeast corner of Highway 69 and the Yavpe Connector. Groundbreaking is scheduled for early fall of 2014, with completion anticipated in late winter of 2016. Working with architectural, engineering, and interiors firm, Leo A. Daly, the Tribe envisions a destination resort that will consolidate the operations of its two current facilities Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos. The new state-of-the-art Casino and Hotel complex will feature approximately 50,000 square feet of Casino space with an attached 60 to 80 room upscale resort/hotel. The facility will offer restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, a central video bar and a flexible event space that will accommodate a variety of entertainment events. The facility’s “destination” design is focused on bringing more excitement and value for current customers, as well as drawing in new customers from outside the region. Once the new facility is up and running, the old Bucky’s Casino will be transformed into additional space for the Prescott Resort. The economic impact of this project to the Prescott region is estimated to be $80 million over the next 18 months. This figure is the result of an economic multiplier effect, based on the direct and indirect benefits to the region. These benefits are the result of the total project cost and related increased spending in the local economies. This multiplier effect number was provided by the Yavapai College Regional Economic Development Center. A press conference was held to discuss the project on Saturday, April 5, at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center’s Granite Mountain Room. This meeting was open to the media, the public, and to any employees who wanted to attend.
ODDS TO WIN THE 2014 WORLD SERIES: Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers St. Louis Cardinals Washington Nationals Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Atlanta Braves New York Yankees San Francisco Giants Tampa Bay Rays
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Oakland Athletics Texas Rangers Seattle Mariners Baltimore Orioles Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Royals Toronto Blue Jays
50-1 20-1 Colorado Rockies 25-1 Philadelphia Phillies 60-1 25-1 Arizona Diamondbacks 75-1 100-1 25-1 Chicago White Sox 100-1 35-1 Miami Marlins 100-1 35-1 New York Mets 100-1 40-1 San Diego Padres 125-1 50-1 Chicago Cubs 125-1 50-1 Minnesota Twins 200-1 50-1 Houston Astros Now, before you get too depressed - looking at your team’s odds (if they happen to be near the bottom)…keep this in mind, in recent history, some huge long shots went on to win the World Series in the past few years. So get out there and cheer your team on! Finally, again this year – there is no line available on Barry Bonds, Mark McGuire or Pete Rose being inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame.
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by TJ Jorgensen
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St Patrick’s Day Blackjack Tournament
n March 17th, 2014 Wild Horse Pass held their 10th annual St Patrick’s Day Blackjack Tournament. The Tournament was limited to 125 players and as in years past, the tournament was a sell-out. The Tournament had a $60 entry fee and the 1st place money of $10,000 was put up by Wild horse Pass. Second through 5th place was to be paid from the entry fees. New this year Wild Horse Pass added an additional prize of a Diamond watch for both the top Female and Male player. The Tournament consisted of three rounds, a qualifying, a semi-final, and the championship round. To reach the semi-final you had to win your table in one of the qualifying rounds. The qualifying rounds had five players per table and each player started with $1000 in play chips. At the end of 15 hands of Blackjack the player with the highest chip total would move on to the semi-final. I entered the tournament along with a friend Jennifer Madison, whom I have been sharing my vast tournament knowledge with. Jennifer has won four out of the first six tournaments that she entered, so I felt she was ready for this one. The odds of either won of us reaching the championship round and getting paid by luck alone were 25 to 1. We agreed that we would split any money won should either of us get paid effectively reducing the odds to 12.5 to 1. In the qualifying round Jennifer showed an amazing ability to recognize when she needed to make a catch up bet and caught three blackjacks to give her the chip lead at the end of 15 hands and advance her to the semi-final. The Semi Final had 5 players per table and at the end of 21 hands the player with the most chips would advance to the championship round. In Jennifer’s semi-final round the other four players were super aggressive trying to get an early lead, but the dealer was very hot. Jennifer lost the first four hands and instead of continuing to make large bets like the rest of the players
at her table she started betting the minimum. Good thing too, she ended up losing the first 12 hands but by making minimum bets and losing the least she was close to the lead by the chip count at hand 16. By hand 21 there were just two players left, Jennifer who had a slight lead and another player. Jennifer had to bet first. She knew that 31% of the time 2 players will both lose the hand and 30% of the time both players will win, she made the percentage play and bet her lead minus a chip. The other player went all in. On the final hand the Dealer made blackjack sending Jenifer into the Championship round. In the championship round Jennifer, another female, and three male players remaining decided to “chop” the prize money of $16,250 and each take $3,250 each. However there was still the issue of the men’s and women’s diamond watches to be settled. So the final five played 21 hands to determine who would receive the remaining prizes. At the end of 21 hands a brilliant game by Jennifer Madison found her with the most chips among all players and she was awarded the Ladies watch valued at $3400. T.J. Jorgensen has been a professional Blackjack player for over 20 years. He is well known for his live tournament play. He has competed against, and beaten, some of the top tournament players in the world and has won the prestigious World Series of Blackjack.
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DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR Captain America: The Winter Soldier While Steve Rogers struggles to fit into his new role in the modern world he is confronted by a new enemy, The Winter Soldier, but there is something familiar about him. Meanwhile, Nick Fury is attacked and left for dead, S.H.I.E.L.D. is compromised from by within by an old enemy and Captain America and Black Widow are David Ramsey declared an enemy of the organization. They have to uncover what is going on, why and who is on their side before they can determine how to fight it. And who is The Winter Soldier? Make sure you stay thru the credits for two scenes, one that helps set up the next Avengers movie.
David’s Video Details The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Noah Noah has a dream that the world is going to be flooded so he goes to his grandfather, Methuselah, to seek guidance. He realizes that God wants him to build an ark to save the animals of the world while it is cleansed of mankind. He gets help form an unlikely source, that makes some of the scenes appear to come straight out of The Lord of the Rings, and faces opposition from the local warrior-king. When the rains starts coming down, he gathers this family and tells them the final plan. The special effects are not that special and the story strays from what most of us remember being told.
Thorin and company have to seek the aid of powerful stranger, escape from giant spiders and orcs while escaping from the Elves. When they get to Lonely Mountain it will be up to Bilbo to find the secret door that will get them into Smaug's lair where they will confront the mighty dragon. They meet Legolas and Lady Tauriel who will play a bigger part in the next/final film in the series. Fans of the series will be delighted by how well the filmmakers tie the events into the events of The Lord of the Rings and its a darn good action flick.
The Secret Life ofWalter Mitty
Mitty is working on the final issue of Look magazine but can't find the perfect cover picture that was sent to him by a brilliant but reclusive photographer. He goes in search of the artist which leads him on an adventure that ends in Iceland. Along the way he daydreams of himself doing spectacular things to capture the heart of Cheryl from the office. The film is mostly boring, with very little adventure and even less humor. Rent the original with Danny Kaye if you want to see a good version of the Thurber story. 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 his reviews on the CBS 5 Morning News every Friday between 5:30 and 6:30am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday. Read more of his DVD reviews at WildAboutMovies. com. Contact him at David@TheSnackBar.net.
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Contest winners BREAK AWAY FROM THE BIG CITY SWEEPSTAKES Congratulations to not just one or two, but THREE Grand Prize Winners! Yvonne Krueger of Sun City, Brittan White from Tucson and Sara Hill who hails from Gilbert, Arizona are the big winners this month! Get ready for an enjoyable time at the Apache Gold Casino Resort in historic Globe, Arizona. The 3 lucky Grand Prize winners receive; 2 free nights at the Apache Gold Casino Resort, plus $50 in free slot play for the winners and their guests to hit a jackpot, dinner for 2 at the buffet and a round of golf for the winners and their guests! Yvonne, Brittan and Sara, let’s not forget all of the indoor excitement you and your guest will have at Apache Gold Casino Resort including; live entertainment featuring some of the top bands in Arizona along with some nationally known performers. There is also “live” blackjack and poker daily, plus some of the loosest and newest slots anywhere in Arizona.
Along with the Grand Prize winners, we also had 20 runner-up winners. These lucky players; Mary Hancock of Goodyear, Chris Sommer and Brittany Loring of Peoria, Michelle Hadley, Mikey Williamson, Derrick Keil and M Sedor from Phoenix, Cameron H of Cave Creek, Cindy W from Arizona City, Chris Hance, Sean Rhodes and Richard Schlling all of Scottsdale, Kathy Ladas and Don J of Mesa and Alan K of Tucson all won 4 tickets (over $80 in value) to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, held during February and March. These winners will receive a $25 gift card to some great restaurants; J.A. Stevens, Tramell Salkey from Phoenix, Charles Galanty of Surprise, Diane Evans from Tucson, and a real long distance winner; Penny Dickson who resides in Terace, British Columbia, Canada! Congratulations to all – You have either already received your prize or it’s on the way. THANKS FOR PLAYING! We want to also thank all you that went on FACEBOOK to “Like” Arizona Player Magazine. If you have not done that yet, do so even before the next contest and you’ll earn an extra entry! Remember you can also enter at the Arizona Player website – arizonaplayer.com and fill out the entry completely, or mail in the entry with your name, address, phone # and 2 other important things to list on that card – Your favorite casino and favorite casino action (slots, poker, blackjack, Pai Gow, Keno, entertainment, restaurants or whatever is your choice) Thanks for being a supporter of Arizona Player! Look for a new exciting contest in the May issue. Phil Scudella Publisher
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An old friend of mine met me for lunch in downtown Phoenix, A cop pulled over a pickup truck weaving across three lanes and I noticed he kept his sunglasses on throughout our meal. of traffic at 2am in the morning. Finally I asked him “what’s with the dark glasses?” He walked up the driver’s window and asked him “are you He pulled them off to reveal quite a shiner on his left eye. “I drinkin” The driver began bobbing his head back and forth, can’t wait to hear this story” I said “did you run into a door then turned and said “That Depends…Are you buyin?” or was it a wild bar room brawl?” He shook his head and replied “Neither, I was in an elevaA Mess Of Trouble tor in this very building after a productive meeting with a A very naive young lady enlisted in the Army, and when she client, and as the elevator was descending, it stopped on the was given her new uniform, the drill instructor informed her 7th floor and in stepped a voluptuous raven haired beauty that although her quarters would be in a separate building, carrying a shopping bag in each hand and she was wearing she would be allowed to mess with the men. the most revealing tank top I had ever seen in my life – it was a fantasy come true. I could not take my eyes off of her It was much later when she learned that what he meant was enormous breasts. And as I was enjoying the view, she asked – she would be eating her meals with them! “Would you press 1 please” so I reached out and did exactly that - and this was the result!
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