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gaming news Bingo Bonanza at Casino Arizona
BOGO at CA
Bingo is back at Casino Arizona and there are plenty of ways to win big bucks! One way is with the property’s Bingo Bonanza where grand prize winnings can reach $20,000 and beyond. Played daily, Bingo Bonanza is a progressive game played as a coverall. At press time Bingo Bonanza jackpot stood at a whopping $37,000. “When we opened the new bingo hall last year, we made a conscious effort to offer our guests and bingo lovers a wide-array of games and ways to win cash,” said Eric Ramsey, bingo manager for Casino Arizona. “Bingo Bonanza gives our guests a sense of anticipation as the jackpot continues to grow week after week. It’s truly exciting.” Prior to the Bingo Bonanza session, 45 numbers are pre-called and marked by players. Once the game starts, the countdown to declare a jackpot winner starts in 50 called numbers or less. The first to obtain a coverall pattern within 50 numbers will win the jackpot! If no winner is determined, the game continues and a consolation prize is given to the first player to have a coverall. The progressive jackpot will remain in play and increase by $200 each Bonanza session until a player is rewarded.Once a winner has been established, the jackpot will reset to $5,000 and will continue to build daily. Bingo Bonanza games are $3 per card and run daily during matinee sessions from 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Daily evening sessions run from 6:30– 10 p.m. Daily matinee consolation prize is $300 and daily evening is $500.
Casino Arizona gives Bingo lovers more bang for their buck with the new BOGO special through Feb. 28 – For every electronic package purchased, players will receive another electronic package free. This “buy one, get one” offer doubles the player’s number of cards, while also doubling their chances of winning! Each of Casino Arizona’s electronic bingo machines can read up to 2,000 cards at a time! Regular games and specials are both available for purchase on the electronic machines. In addition to Casino Arizona’s Bingo BOGO offer, players will want to make sure they are registered Rewards Club members in order to earn points that can be redeemed for casino goods and services. Casino Arizona’s Bingo Hall is open daily. Daily Matinee games run from 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Evening games run from 6:30 – 10 p.m. Late night bingo offers an exciting nightclub feel every Friday and Saturday night from midnight to 2am and features a live DJ. For more information on Bingo BOGO, visit the Casino Arizona Bingo Hall or call (480) 850-7777. Players must be 21 or older to play. Casino Arizona is located in Scottsdale at the Loop 101 Freeway and McKellips Road. Independently owned and operated by the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community, the property offers visitors more than 100,000 square feet devoted to gaming and entertainment.
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Contents
PO Box 33393 • Phoenix Arizona 85067 • 602-373-8728 • azplayer@cox.net Editor Phil Scudella Production Assistants Charlie Scheeler John Olson Graphic Design CommuniGraphics
Contributing Photography Kevin Cummings Anne Groebner Melody Hudson David Ramsey Shanna Wolfe
Special Thanks To Tom McGill, Shelley Stewart and the entire marketing department at Fort McDowell Casino along with Stephanie Riley and everyone at rethinc Advertising.
Contributing Writers Tim Barrett Linda Boyd Kevin Cummings Cindy Esquer Mackenzie Griffin Anne Groebner Melody Hudson TJ Jorgensen Ryan Malikowski Brian Mulligan David Ramsey Stephanie Riley Shelley Stewart Shanna Wolfe
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Gaming News Bingo Bonanza & BOGO at Casino Arizona 3 Casino Entertainment Casino Entertainment 6 Cover Story “The Gaming Action is at Fort McDowell Casino” 8 Gaming News Apache Gold to Build a Second Casino 10 Boyd’s Eye View Linda Boyd “Making the Time” 12 Reel Reviews Kevin Cummings Great New WMS Game Aladdin 14 Card Room Action State-wide Table Game Information 16 Blackjack Corner TJ Jorgensen “Golden Nugget Tournament” 18 Lottery News Record Breaking Mid-Year Numbers 20 Morsels Found on the Road David Ramsey "Kiss the Cook Review" 22 Gaming News BIG Bingo Jackpot at Lone Butte & Vee Quiva “Fireball Winner“ 24 Jokes of the Month 25 Gaming News “New Video Lounge at Mazatzal Casino” 26 Gaming News Vee Quiva “Quick Hits Win” & Casino del Sol WSOP Champ Challenge 28 Casino Review Ryan Malikowski “Casino del Sol” 32 David at the Snack Bar David Ramsey “Movie Reviews” 34 Horsin' Around Brian Mulligan “Youngsters to Watch” 36 Contest Page Harrah’s Getaway 37 Astrology, Bingo Games and Casino Directory 38
entertainment Apache Gold Casino Resort
5 miles East of Globe on Hwy 70 1-800-272-2438 Apache Gold Pavilion: March 15.16 & 17 - Inter Tribal POW WOW Convention Center: Feb 15 - Heartbreakers Ball (male dance revue - only ladies admitted to this show) May 4 - Kumbia Kings Cabaret Lounge: Free weekend entertainment featuring Arizona’s top bands; Feb 15 & 16 - Kenny G Project Feb 22 & 23 - Jadi Norris
Casino Arizona
101 at McKellips, Scottsdale 480-850-7734 Showroom: Top Arizona bands on weekend nights Bingo Hall - Friday & Saturday at Midnight, L-8 Night Bingo! Including light show, music, dancing and fun! The Arizona Room - under renovation, entertainment set to return soon
Bill Engvall
BlueWater Resort and Casino
11300 Resort Dr., Parker 1-888-243-3360 Outdoor Amphitheater: March 2 - Willie Nelson April 6 - Los Tigres Del Norte Showroom: Mar 9 - Cage Rage 4 (Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fights) Dig Lounge: DJ, Karaoke or live bands and watch the “Big Game” on Sunday Feb 3
B.B. King
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Tribute bands on Thursdays PY Steakhouse: Every Wednesday Angle Pereza
Cocopah Casino
15318 South Ave B, Somerton, AZ (Yuma area) 1-800-237-5687 Fri & Sat nights - Live bands
Cliff Castle Casino
I-17 at exit 289 in Camp Verde 1-800-381-SLOT Dragonfly Lounge: Live bands on weekends (no cover) Stargazer Pavilion: Call for updated schedule
Desert Diamond Casino Hotel
7350 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson 1-866-DDC-WINS Monsoon Night Club: Live bands or DJ, Thurs - Sat Feb 21 & 22 –“Strait Country” Tribute Band “Thursday Thunder” (country) Groovin’ Fridays (Old School) Noches Caliente Tex Mex & Tejano on Saturdays
Casino Del Sol
5655 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson 520-838-6506 AVA Amphitheater: Call for updated schedule Event center: Feb 13 - B.B. King Mar 2 - WWF/MMA Cage fights Mar 16 - Bill Engvall Poker Room - Feb 14, 15 & 16 - Meet and play against WSOP Champion Greg “Fossilman” Raymer Paradiso Bar: Free weekend entertainment featuring; Boomer, Vibe Band, Jadi Norris, Rainy Daze and
Desert Diamond Casino I -19
1100 West Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita 1-866-DDC-WINS Diamond Center: Feb 23 - Kix Brooks
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort & Casino
15406 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa 480-802-5000 Oasis Lounge: Feb 24 - Kix Brooks (of Brooks & Dunn) Free weekend entertainment featuring Arizona’s most popular bands Harrah’s Outdoor Amphitheatre: For updates, go to harrahsakchin.com
Hon-Dah Resort and Casino
Highways 260 and 73, Pinetop 1-800-WAY-UP-HIGH Winter-fest has been rescheduled from January to Saturday Feb 23 At Sunrise Ski Resort - Sled-Dog Races, at Hon-Dah Festival Grounds - all other events! Conference Center: Feb 15 - Winter Meltdown Beach Party w/ Beach Boys Tribute Band Mar 1 - “Color My World” Tribute to Chicago Timbers Lounge: Free entertainment, Tues-Sat, Live bands - Monday is Comedy Night Feb 5-9 - Tom Dennon Feb 12-16 - Mocca
Fort McDowell Casino
N of Shea off Hwy 87, Fountain Hills 1-800-THE-FORT Lucky 7 Saloon: Free entertainment on weekends and Valentine’s Day, featuring Kenny G project, Shining Star & Furious George Bingo Hall: Feb 16, Mar 16 & Apr 20 - Late Night Lunar Bingo w/ music, games & giveaways Updates - fortmcdowellcasino.com
Mocca
Feb 19-22 - Creagles Feb 26 - Mar 2 - Ashley Buchart
Quechan Casino Resort
202 loop at the Kyrene exit - Chandler, 1-800-WIN-GILA Cascades Lounge: “Happy Hour” & Late Night Entertainment featuring bands; Otis & the Beat, Marty & the Party, Swingtips, Silhouette, Powerdrive, Andrea & Los Guys, Western Fusion Unplugged, Michael & Manuel, Kenny’s Project & Shining Star Wednesday’s Country Nights Thursday’s Latin Nights & Saturday is Top 40 Nights Verona Chophouse: Saturday: Talia 5-9pm Sunday Jazz brunch Buffet Bingo Hall: 11pm Fri & Sat - B.A.D BINGO w/ DJ “Rockin’ Rob” music, light show, bingo & giveaways
Talking Stick Resort
Lone Butte Casino
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
1/2-mile S. of Payson on Hwy 87 1-800-777-PLAY www.777play.com May 4 - “Aquarius ’68” (A Tribute to the summer of Love)
entertainment
525 Algodones Rd, Winterhaven CA (5 mi West of Yuma) 1-877-783-2426 Sidewinders bar: Free weekend entertainment Pipa Event Center: Feb 15 - The Temptations Mar 1 - Vicky Lawrence & Mama (a two woman show!) Mar 16 - Robert Irvine - Experience the Impossible Loop 101 and Indian Bend Road Scottsdale 480-850-7777 Talking Stick Showroom: Feb 16 - Wynonna & the Big Noise Mar 23 - Kenny Rogers Apr 20 - Dwight Yoakam Apr 26 - Foreigner May 3 - Gabriel Eglesias In the Grand Ballroom:
Jay Leno
Paradise Casino
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Vee Quiva Casino
The West Valley Casino 51st Ave, 4 miles S. of Baseline - Laveen 1-800-WIN-GILA Bingo Hall: Every Saturday at 11pm BINGO ECLIPSE - Bingo, DJ music, light show & giveaways
450 Quechan Drive, Yuma 1-888-777- 4946 Sharky’s Bar: Live bands on weekends
Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino
Dwight Yoakam
Feb 17 - Jay Leno Coffee Garden: Dueling Pianos at 8pm, Thurs - Sat Degree 270 Lounge: (14th Floor) Thurs, Fri & Sat - Live bands & Deejays and a spectacular view. Orange Sky Restaurant & Lounge (15th Floor) Live bands in the lounge area and a 360 degree view of the city.
I-10 at Wild Horse Pass exit - Chandler 1-800-WIN-GILA Ovations LIVE! Showroom: Feb 14 - Mark Cordes (comedy) Feb 17 - Neil Sedaka Feb 18 - Polka Me Crazy Feb 22 - Reckless Kelly Feb 23 - Wilson Phillips Feb 24, Mar 10 & Mar 31(Sundays) Legends of Country Music - Tribute to country superstars Mar 9 - Engelbert Humperdinck Mar 15 - Paul Reiser Mar 16 - Chino y Nacho Mar 22 - Gladys Knight Mar 23 - Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Mar 29 - Don Rickles (rescheduled event) Apr 6 - Polo Polo Apr 12 - Merle Haggard AIRIA - Nightlife Unplugged, live entertainment - Wed & Thurs (4pm-11pm) Fri & Sat (4pm-2am) Sun (11am-10pm) Encore Lounge: Mid-day entertainment every Monday 11am-3pm along with late night entertainment featuring top bands like; JJs Band, Michael and Manuel, Powerdrive, The Hamptons, Tyrone D & the Ledge, Route 66 and the Western Fusion Band
Yavapai Casino
1505 East Hwy 69 - Prescott 1-800-756-8744 Yavapai Cantina; Live bands Tuesday & Saturday, plus Karaoke with Cruisin’ Susan on Fridays Feb 16 - In-Folk-Us Feb 23 - Little Larry & the Drive
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You know that feeling you get at split second at the top of a rollercoaster? The adrenaline rush you experience the moment the gamewinning ball hits the rim and bounces into the net? Imagine a place where that thrilling sense of excitement exists 24 hours a day. Now hop on the free shuttle and we will take you there. At Fort McDowell Casino, their endless ways to win, delicious dining options and continuously changing lineup of live entertainment make every day as memorable as the first. Whether it’s the turn of a card or the bells of a slot machine, The Fort is sure to have the perfect way to get your heart racing. They feature the latest and greatest slot machines on the market, and new machines are being added all the time. The Fort is also proud to be the first local casino to house a video roulette machine.
If you’re a table game fanatic, The Fort is sure to please. If poker is your game of choice – Sit in on one of their No Limit Texas Holdem Tournaments, taking place daily in the newlyrenovated card room. Fort McDowell Casino also offers variations of your favorite table games including PaiGow, Let It Ride, and Three Card Poker. If 21 is your lucky number, you need to try your hand at the Blackjack Bonus Game, where a 25 cent bet can win you $75,000! You’ll never have a greater live bingo experience than in Fort McDowell Casino’s state-of-the-art and award-winning 1200 seat Bingo Hall. Seven days a week you can enjoy great games, fast tableside food service, free beverages while you play and spacious smoking and non-smoking areas for your total comfort and pleasure.
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gaming news Apache Gold Casino to add 2nd Location The San Carlos Apache Tribe is pleased to announce that the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council approved a second gaming site near the Aravaipa area of Arizona. The site is just East of Highway 77 at Milepost 127 between Mammoth and Dudleyville and lies within the south western boundary of the San Carlos Apache Reservation. This location is just 39 miles north of Catalina, Arizona in the far north suburbs of Tucson and just another 12 miles south to Ina Road and Oracle in north Tucson.
Beautiful Dudleyville area and the San Pedro River Under the 2003 State Gaming Compact, the San Carlos Apache Tribe is allocated two class III gaming facilities. The San Carlos Apache Tribe, in exercising its inherent sovereign rights, has selected the Dudleyville site as the second Class three gaming facility. The Tribe is planning on opening a temporary facility in 2014 that will house up to 400 slot machines, 10 to 12 table games, including live poker and a small lounge and restaurant. Future plans include building a perma-
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nent full service resort facility at this location that will include hotel and convention space. This project will bring much needed economic benefits to the Tribe and Apache Gold Casino Resort near Globe, Arizona – 40 miles north of the Dudleyville casino site. the surrounding communities by providing 400 plus permanent jobs and millions of dollars of new revenue to the region.It is expected that employment opportunities will be available for tribal members and the local communities starting in early 2014 including construction jobs, as well as numerous permanent jobs. The Tribe is excited to put this project back on track after the economic down turn of 2008 forced the postponement of the second casino site. The long term economic benefits for the Tribe and surrounding communities cannot be understated. The San Carlos Apache Tribe looks forward to working with local communities as planning and construction move ahead. The anticipated opening of the temporary casino is currently scheduled for the first half of 2014. The construction of a larger permanent facility will follow soon after the opening of the temporary facility. The Tribe will be holding community meetings prior to construction to better communicate the plan and long term growth opportunities for the region that this facility will bring.
A BOYD’S EYE VIEW OF VIDEO POKER
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Show: The software will show the correct holds after you play the hand and you will know imme“I didn’t make it to the gym today--that makes five years in a row.” diately whether you played correctly. Some people he gym quote is Classic Games: It’s frustrating to take the time feel rewarded by knowing they played the hand actually rather to learn how to play a VP game and then not be able correctly after each game. painful to me to find it in your favorite casino. Fortunately, the Test: If you make a mistake the software will because it really does most popular choices in the late seventies (IGT’s show the correct holds and you can either conby apply. For almost six Si Redd placed the first VP device on a casino floor tinue or make the change. Linda Boyd months running I went in the mid-seventies) and early eighties are still Analysis: It is important to understand why to the “Y’ five days a week for 1.5-2 hours of a around today. That’s because off-the-wall choices holds that don’t make sense to you are statistically balanced workout. All of a sudden, and for no par- were too hard to play correctly and money quickly accurate. That is why good software will have an ticularly good reason, I became a slacker. It’s quite went down the porcelain facility. The fastest way analysis section that can be accessed any time and simple to put things off until they no longer enter for a game to disappear is to have nobody playingwill give you the numerical specifics for a game, your mind at all -these devices are too expensive for management any hand or a session. How about when your hard-earned money is to allow them to gather dust. Some of the long-term Changing Pay Tables: Make sure you can on the line? Shouldn’t you raise the bar on selfsurvivors are: Jacks or Better (JOB), Bonus Poker change pay schedules on your software and that it expectations when it impacts your pocket book? (BP), Double Bonus Poker (DB), Double-Double will indicate both the expected return (ER) as well Of course it should. If you’ve been procrastinating Bonus Poker (DDB), Full Pay Deuces Wild (FPDW), as the variance (risk factor) for any version of a about learning the basics of your favorite video Not-So-Ugly Deuces Wild (NSUD) and Loose Deuces game. Also, you will want to have all classic games, poker game, then there’s no time like the present Wild (LDW). Make sure the software you select has some to be found in any casino offering video to download tutorial software (I recommend Dean most if not all of these iconic games. poker, along with a “user defined” option for some Zamzow’s WinPoker), grab an instructional book Learning Modes: Tutorial software should offer non-traditional games. on the topic and learn the key plays for the games several learning options so you can the select the Final Thoughts: When I was a high school you most frequently select. ones that work best for you. Here are some examples. math teacher one of my student’s least favorite Software: Practicing your game by using VP Warn: If you make an error a message box will adages was “once begun, half done”. It didn’t instructional software is way easier than workpop up indicating the degree of the statistical miskeep me from over-using the expression, though, ing out at a Zumba class--this I can tell you from take (major, moderate or minor). This is the mode because it’s too easy to procrastinate and later experience. Once you have the program on your I use since I want to see if I can make correct holds berate yourself for doing so. The best time for desktop it’s just a click of the button and you’re without help. becoming a smart player is right now, so what are ready to improve your skills. As I’ve often said in the Auto Hold: The software automatically holds the you waiting for? Linda Boyd ,a long-time table game player before turning to video past, there are many programs on the market, but correct cards. Visual learners like this technique poker, writes also for “Southern Gaming” and “Midwest Gaming the ones that don’t show the correct holds either because seeing the correct plays helps their retenand Travel” her book, “The Video Poker Edge”, includes free removable pay schedules and strategy cards for the most popular games. before, during or after the hand is over are virtually tion. If you don’t comprehend why it’s correct, Look for her story in the 2012 Edition of “American Casino Guide” (ACG) and her You Tube video, also with ACG. The 2010 Second worthless to you, the player. What good is it to prac- then go to the analysis option and you will see the Edition of her book is available in both paperback and kindle. Available at amazon.com, bookstores or Square One Publishers tice playing incorrectly? statistical data that makes it accurate. www.squareonepublishers.com Toll Free: 877-900-BOOK
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CARD ROOM ACTION Apache Gold Casino 800-272-2438 Dealing blackjack, daily at 3pm
Arena Poker Room at Talking Stick Resort 480850-7777
Mon - Fri, 11:15 am - NLHE, $50 buy-in w/ $10 s/c Tues & Wed, 7:15pm - NLHE, $115 buy-in w/ $15 s/c Feb 16-18, 2nd Annual Winter Poker Classic - $335 buy in Sat, Feb 23, Mar 30 & Apr 27 at 11:15 am-Last Saturday NLHE - $125 Buy in w/ $25 s/c Sat, Feb 2, Mar 2 & Apr 6 at 11:15 am - BIG Stack NLHE $300 Buy in w/ $30 s/c Sat, Feb 9, Mar 9 & Apr 13 at 11:15 am - Super Bounty Super BIG Stack NLHE - $200 Buy in w $25 s/c - $100 Bounties Sun, Mar 10 & Apr 14 at 11:15 am - Ladies NLHE - $60 Buy-in w/ $15 s/c Sat Mar 16 & July 20 at 11:15 am - Omaha Hi-low - $150 buy-in Sat May 18 at 11:15 am - Omaha Hi-Only - “pot limit”$ 230 buy-in Sun, Feb 24, Mar 31 & Apr 28 at 11:15am - Jack & Jill NLHE - $65 buy-in Get a Royal Flush, Spin the wheel - win up to $500 Daily, 2am-10am “Aces Cracked” Win $100 rack Jack it up! Tues & Wed - $20,000 added to Hold Em Progressive Bad Beat Jackpot - $5,000 added to Omaha / Stud Also dealing blackjack 24/7
BlueWater Resort & Casino 1-888-243-3360
Poker Room opens at 4pm, except Sun, Mon & Wed at 2pm Tues at 7pm, NLHE “Bounty” Tournament - $35 buy-in w/ one $20 re-buy ($5 bounties) Thurs at 7pm, NLHE - $30 buy-in, w/ 2 re-buys at $20 Wednesdays - Quads or Straight Flush pays $50 - also “High Hand of the Day” pays $50 at 10pm Mondays - $50 buy-in for $40 Daily- Any Royal Flush pays $200 also “Aces Cracked” pays $40 Dealing blackjack daily at 9am
Bucky’s Casino 928-771-6779
Mon - Thurs at 6pm - NLHE $40 entry w/one $10 re-buy, top 5 players cash & earn points toward $250 Player of the Month award Feb 17, 2pm - Omaha Hi-Low Tournament, $80 buy-in NEW! “Splash Pot Sundays” 11am-11pm - 1 table splashed every ½ hour between $10 to $150 Progressive “Aces Cracked” Sat 11am-11pm - increases by $50 each hour till hit Fridays - all day “Aces Cracked - wins a Rack” “Random Rewards” Mon, Tues & Thurs, 6 card flushes, splash pots and “Aces Cracked” see poker room for pay-outs Dealing blackjack 24/7 - Only Arizona casino playing “Texas Shoot Out” w/ Bonus jackpot, also playing Triple Attack Blackjack
Casino Arizona 101 & McKellips 480-850-7777 Dealing blackjack 24/7 Blackjack Tournaments: Tues at noon $1,000 added “Break at Noon” Tournament $ 50 buy-in & Fri at 3 am, The “Great Late” Tournament, $25 buy-in
Casino Del Sol 520-838-6565
SPECIAL EVENT - Meet and play against 2004 WSOP Champion Greg “Fossilman” Raymer Feb 14, 15 & 16 - Play in the Thursday night Deep Stack Tournament against Greg - also photo opts and book signings during his 3 day stay Mon-Fri, 10 am - $800 NLHE, $15 buy-in w/ optional $15 add-on Mon 7pm & Sat noon - $1,200 NLHE - $35 buy-in Sun & Wed, 7pm - $1,000 NLHE, $15 buy-in - Opt $15 add-on Tues, 7pm 2,000 NLHE - $55 buy-in Thurs, 7pm - $5,000 deep stack NLHE, $100 buy-in Sat, 9am - Omaha Hi-Lo, $15 buy-in, $5 re-buys + $5 add-on Sun, 11 am - $1,500 NLHE, $20 buy-in, $5 re-buys 16 ARIZONA PLAYER February 2013
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 928-567-7952
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri at 10am - NLHE Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in - no re-buys Thurs, 10am, “Limit” Hold Em Shoot-outs, $25 buy-in - no re-buys Fri at 7pm - NLHE Shoot-outs, $ 150 ADDED per table of 10 - $25 buy-in - no re-buys Wed, 7pm - $500 Added NLHE $40 buy-in, 1 $5 re-buy Sat, Noon - 1,500 added - NLHE $100 buy-in, no re-buys All Week - Royal Flush pays $100 Sun, Mon, Wed &Fri “Aces Cracked” wins pot match up to $100 (Max payout $400 per day Noon - Mid) Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Cocopah Casino 800-237-5687
Dealing blackjack daily at 10am
Desert Diamond Nogales Hwy 520-342-1810
Tues at 7pm, $4,000 Guaranteed NLHE - $130 buy-in Mon & Thurs at 9:30 am - also Mon & Wed at 7pm $500 added NLHE - $35 buy-in (limit of 40 players) Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Desert Diamond I-19 Casino 1-866-332-9467 Dealing blackjack 24/7
Fort McDowell Casino 480-789-4284
Mon-Fri at Noon - NLHE - $30 buy-in Sun at Noon & Mon 7pm - NLHE Deep Stack tournament - $50 buy-in Tues, Wed & Thurs at 7pm & Sat at Noon & at 4pm $1,000 guaranteed NLHE - $5 buy-in Fri, 7pm, Mega-Stack $50 Bounty NLHE - $120 buy-in Sun at 7pm $1,000 Guaranteed NLHE - $10 buy-in Sat, 9pm, $2,000 Guaranteed NLHE tournament - $20 buy-in Sunday, at 10am - Ladies NLHE Poker Tournament - $60 buy-in w/ $5 add-on “Aces Cracked” wins a rack “Easy way Jackpot” Aces full of tens beaten by Quads or better wins Jackpot Play More, Cash More - Play live for 4 hours in a day get $40 - Play 7 hours receive $100 Dealing blackjack 24/7
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino 480-802-5138
World Series of Poker events Mon at 7:30pm - WSOP Qualifying Sit & Go Satellites, $40 buy-in (min 10 players) Wed at 7:30 pm - WSOP $1,500 Qualifying Event, $65 buy-in (min 25 players) Sat at 12:30pm - WSOP Rotating tournaments (Senior, Ladies Only, Omaha & Casino employees) call for schedule Sun at 12:30pm - WSOP $1,000 Qualifying event, $50 buy-in (min 25 players) Tues, 7:30pm, Limit Omaha H/L, $25 buy-in, $10 re-buys + $10 add-on Thurs, 7:30pm - NLHE, $10 Buy-in plus two $10 re-buys & $10 add-on Fri, 7:30pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in, no re-buys High Hand promotion 9am-1pm & 9pm - 1am Hold-Em (Full House or better) or Omaha or Mixed game (Queens full or better) 3 places $100, $50 $25 Aces Cracked (pot match) 24/7 Max payout $600 Faces Cracked (1pm-5pm & Mid - 6am) pot match - Max payout $300 per time frame Start-up special - first 6 players each day, $20 back after 2 hours of play Progressive High Hand from 1pm - 9pm Weekdays (Quads or better) $50 pay out hourly or rolls over to next hour or even next day! Also dealing blackjack 24/7
Hon-Dah Casino 928-369-7555
Mon, 6pm - NLHE “Double Stack $25 Bounty” Tournament, $45 buy-in (no re-buys) Tues, 6pm - NLHE “Speed Shoot-Out” $15 buy-in (no re-buys) Wed, 6pm - NLHE, $40 buy-in (no re-buys) Thurs, 6pm - No Limit Omaha Hi-Lo, $40 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 Early bird chips available for all tournaments
Lone Butte Casino 800-946-4452
Dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot (was over $132,300 as of Feb 8)
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino 800-777-7529
Live Poker daily starting at 10am, High Hands, win up to $250 Wed & Sun - 6pm & Sat - 3pm, NLHE Tournament, $50 buy-in w/one $25 re-buy 1st Thursday of the month at 6pm, “Ladies Only” NLHE tournament - $25 buy-in Dealing blackjack 10am to 1am, with $3 games daily till 3pm - Bonus Blackjack, win a trinket with 777 or 678 blackjack (until 2/15) Mon - 6pm, Blackjack Tournament $40 buy-in
Quechan Casino & Resort 1-877-783-2426
Open daily at 10am, spreading 3/6 Texas Hold Em, 4/8 Texas Hold Em with a kill, 4/8 Omaha hi-low split with a kill (Tues & Fri at 10am) Also 1/3 No Limit Texas Hold Em Sat & Sun at 1pm NLHE $40 buy-in & Thurs at 7pm “Deep Stack” NLHE - $75 buy-in, $10 re-buys (extra chips for “live” play before these tournaments) Special room rates for poker players Dealing blackjack 24/7
Vee Quiva Casino 800-946-4452 - Ext 1042
NEW! “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - Quad 7’s or better beaten wins at least $25,000 Wed at 7:30pm, NLHE - $15 buy-in w/ $10 re-buys till the break Sat, 11am, NLHE, $20 buy-in, $10 re-buys & $20 add-on Sun 11am, NLHE, $30 “ACES CRACKED” wins a rack - daily starting at 6am max 10 per day Big Money Royals, Any Royal Flush wins $500 - Plus “Bonus Royals” Mon-Thurs Mon- Fri, 2am-6am -“High Hand” Promotion, Top 3 hands win $100, $75 & $50 Pro & NCAA Basketball “Slam Dunk Splash pots” Win $50 in chips on every table - see poker room for details Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games The PAI GOW Progressive Jackpot was hit recently for $205,079 and was over $104,900 as of Dec 5!
Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino 800-946-4452 ext 7375
Mon & Thurs Noon, NLHE, $30 buy-in, no re-buys - $150 added per table Tues & Wed at 7:30pm, NLHE Freeze Out - $50 entry fee w/ $10 optional add-on, with $1,000 added to prize pool NEW! “Super 77” Progressive Bad-Beat Jackpot - Quad 7’s or better beaten wins at least $25,000 Bad Beat Jackpot was over $123,000 on Feb 7th ! “Aces Cracked” Win a Rack - Sun 11pm until Fri at 6pm “Rolling Cash Fever” Drawing every other hour on the odd hours 24/7 - $100 minimum and increases by $100 if not hit Big Money Royals - Any Royal Flush wins $200 Also dealing blackjack 24/7 - with $5 games
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ust recently on January 18-20 the by TJ Jorgensen Golden Nugget in Laughlin Nevada hosted their “$20,000 Big Game” Blackjack Tournament. I played three of their tournaments last year and can tell you that Janette Hallmark and her staff put on a very well organized and smooth running event. The entry fee was $50 for a chance at the $10,000.00 first place grand prize. The prize pool totaled $20,000.00, and paid through 20th place. Additionally they had four $250.00 Bonus cash drawings for everyone who entered, and I was one of the lucky ones whose name was drawn. (yeah) This tournament had 158 players sign up to play and offered re-buys for those who didn’t qualify in the first round. The tournament had five tables of six players each in Saturdays qualifying rounds. Each player started with $500 in play chips and at the end of twenty hands the person with the most chips advanced to Sundays quarter finals. The players who didn’t win their table could re-buy for another chance. If they failed to advance in the re-buy round they would be eligible for the wild card drawings. The Re-buy rounds were held Saturday afternoon. On Sunday there were four quarter final rounds and prior to each round there was a wild card drawing held from the pool of players who failed to advance from the re-buy rounds.
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Depending on how many spots were available determined the number of wild cards drawn. I can tell you that they drew at least six or more wild cards prior to the start of each quarter final round, so even if you didn’t make it through the first round you had a good opportunity to get back in the tournament.
In the quarter finals they again operated five tables of six players each, and all players started with $500 in play chips. This time at the end of twenty hands the top two players with the most chips advanced to Sundays Semi-finals. In that round there were five tables of six players each all starting again with $500 in play chips. After 20 hands only the player with the most chips would advance to the final. As with the quarter finals they again drew wild cards for the semi- final from all of the players who were in the quarter finals and played in the re-buy rounds but failed to advance.
For the Final Played on Sunday they drew one wild card to join the other five players competing for the $10,000.00 grand prize. In the Final again all players started with $500 in play chips, however this time after 30 hands the player with the most chips would be crowned champion and take home the top prize. The prize structure was 1st place $10,000, 2nd place $3000, 3rd place $2000, 4th place $1500, 5th place $1000, 6th place $500, 7th place $250, 8th and 9th place $100 and 10th through 20th $50 each. This is a very fun event to play with a lot of opportunities to get some prize money. The next couple tournaments are scheduled for March 15-17, and April 19-21 at the Golden Nugget Laughlin. It’s a very inexpensive weekend with an opportunity to make some big money without a lot of out of pocket cost. I hope I see you there for the next tournament. Until next month... money won is twice as sweet as money earned. 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. His book, “Beating the Casino at Their Own Game,” is available through his web site www.freewebs.com/tjsblackjackcorner or by e-mail TJ4justice1@msn.com
lottery news Lottery Reports Record Mid-Year Results On January 29, the Arizona Lottery announced its mid-year results with sales pacing a record-breaking 10.7 percent over fiscal year 2012 and currently totaling more than $325.3 million. The exceptional year-to-date Arizona Lottery sales are due to a significant 6.4 percent increase in the sale of Scratchers℠ tickets and an even larger 18.5 percent increase in the sale of draw game tickets. “The incredible Powerball® jackpot run earlier this fiscal year resulted in a huge increase in Powerball ticket sales statewide and produced an Arizona winner of the record-breaking $587.5 million jackpot,” said Jeff Hatch-Miller, executive director of the Arizona Lottery. “This surge in Powerball sales heavily contributed to our strong mid-year sales figures.” As a result of strong Lottery sales, the State of Arizona has received more than $72.5 million in net proceeds year-to-date. Arizona Lottery dollars are allocated to fund a wide variety of public projects and programs throughout Arizona that fall under four main pillars: education, health & public welfare, economic & business development and the environment. In addition to the Arizona Lottery’s transfers to the State this year, more than $200 million has been paid out to players in the form of prizes, not including the additional $293.8 million that was paid to Arizona’s Powerball jackpot winner.
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Lottery retailers large and small also have benefited from the record Lottery sales, earning more than $21.4 million in commissions year-to-date, which many of them rely upon to support their businesses. “This has already been a remarkable year for the Arizona Lottery, which can be largely credited to the introduction of new, innovative products that continue to attract players and deliver sound results for Arizona Lottery beneficiaries throughout the state,” Hatch-Miller said. “We are confident that our strong sales trend will continue through the end of the year, as we work aggressively toward exceeding 2013 goals.” Players must be 21 years or older to purchase or redeem tickets. Overall odds vary by game. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, these materials may be made available in an alternate format. Gambling problem? Call 1.800.NEXT STEP Please play responsibly. The Arizona Lottery operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products; it receives no General Fund dollars from the State. Proceeds from sales of Lottery tickets - over $3 million per week - fund a variety of state programs. Since July 1981, the Arizona Lottery has paid out more than $5 billion in prizes to players, over $2.8 billion in net profit to the state and almost $591 million in commissions to retailers.
SURPRISE! You won $250,000 Tricia and Glen Edwards of Surprise received a belated end-ofthe year present from the Mega Millions® drawing of December 28, 2012. The happy couple won the second place prize of $250,000 with one of their two Quick Picks. While his wife dozed in their car in the Fry’s parking lot, Glen took their two tickets into the store to have them scanned. When the clerk scanned them, the terminal printed out the paperwork required to redeem the ticket. He asked the clerk if she knew what he’d won, but all she knew was that it was more than the store could pay. He hoped that it was $50,000 or even $10,000. A woman standing next to him in line who didn’t know him and had never seen the ticket, told him that he’d won $250,000. She repeated it again, and when he turned to leave the store, he looked back and she was gone. When he went to the car, he woke up Tricia and waved the ticket in front of her face telling her that they’d won $250,000. Her initial comment was, “Don’t toy with me!” After she realized he was serious, she checked the numbers using her cell phone and then they went home to decide what they were going to do. They were laughing and shouting with excitement. They talked about the unknown woman from the store, and until they find out differently, they’re calling her their guardian angel. The couple talked to their financial advisor at the bank, and plan to use some of their winnings to purchase a home. The balance will be put away for the future. The winning ticket was purchased from the Fry’s Food Store located at 15510 W. Bell Rd., Surprise.
Morsels found on the road MORSELS FOUND ON THE ROAD By David Ramsey
Editor’s note: I hope you enjoy the return of this really fun food column I started over 10 years ago. Last month we reviewed my favorite east valley breakfast restaurant – This month we head to the west side. This column was inspired by all the places I traveled to around the state while visiting Arizona Indian Casinos. The concept was to find restaurants in out-of-the-way places where locals in that area loved to frequent. Then, when Arizona Player readers were traveling, they could stop, check out the restaurant and enjoy a great meal. Since then, many readers have asked why we don’t run it more often, so, from now on- we’ll do just that, and either I will write the column or it will be written by a guest columnist, as is the case with this review. Before we get to David’s review, here’s a little history about Roger Hagadorn and how he developed a “taste” for the restaurant business.Back when Roger was about 6 years old - way before newspapers and magazines, (Just kidding) his dad delivered bread and bakery goods to local restaurants every morning in rural Michigan. One very special morning when his dad arrived at one particular location at the end of his route, the owner was having a horrible day. He delivered the bread and waited to be paid in cash. (a tradition back then) The owner grumbled as he pulled the money out of a drawer and said “It’s time I sold this place and got out of this business.” Roger’s dad then asked “Just how much do you want for it?”The owner thought for a moment and said in a disgusted tone “The first person who
walks thru that door and offers me $300 can have this place!” To which Roger’s dad checked his pockets for all the cash he had collected that morning and said “You’ve got a deal!” The owner wrote up a bill of sale on some butcher paper – and he was now the proud owner of his first restaurant, to the shock of his wife. Young Roger spent after school at the restaurant in the back typing the daily specials on an old typewriter. He never knew whether his mom used those daily special menus or if she just had him do it as a ploy to keep him out of mischief. So that’s how Roger Hagadorn got started in the restaurant business. Now, here’s guest columnist David Ramsey with his review of Kiss the Cook, one of his favorite restaurants.
Kiss the Cook has been a Glendale favorite for over 30 years, serving mouth-watering dishes in an eclectic atmosphere. The first thing you notice when you walk in are the antiques everywhere. Then you notice how busy it is. The friendly service here is a delightful surprise, as the staff hustles to fill every order and makes you feel special. The basket of delicious small muffins that accompanies every breakfast is a family recipe handed down by Roger’s mother. An average of 1,000 are baked and served every day. Hershey kisses also come with the check after every meal – which explains why the Hershey Kiss-Mobile visited back in May of 2007 to celebrate Kiss the Cook’s milestone 25thbirthday. The Kiss-Mobile gave out chocolate treats and sold promotional items with all proceeds going to the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. This was one of the final stops for the Kiss-Mobile as it is now retired and on display in Hershey, Pennsylvania in Hershey’s Chocolate Museum.
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Morsels found on the road But fear not – Mom and Dad are still regular fixtures at the restaurant helping out, serving, bussing tables, greeting customers and decorating the restaurant as they were earlier this month in preparation for the Valentine’s Dinner on Thursday February 14th.
Kiss the Cook is only open for breakfast and lunch, so make sure you get there early. The restaurant is only open in the evening two or three times a year, including a special Valentine’s Day dinner - make your reservations in advance because it sells out fast. The breakfast menu has everything from Homemade Biscuits and Gravy to a Snow Peas and Mushroom Omelet to Huevos Rancheros to a seafood omelet that folk’s travel many miles across the valley to enjoy. And don’t forget the light and creamy pancakes that were featured in Bon Appetit Magazine a few years ago! Lunch features sandwiches that are almost too large to eat in one sitting, freshly-made salads and homemade soups. And if it’s not on the menu, they’ll make if for you. Recently, I decided to break from my traditional Eggs Benedict (a taste sensation) and asked for a club sandwich - It’s not on the menu but our waitress, said no problem and brought out the best club sandwich I’ve had in years. Kiss the Cook is a family affair. Founders Roger and Carol Hagadorn leased the building back in 1972 with the dream of owning a restaurant. Roger, was a local banker back then and along his wife Carol opened Kiss the Cook. Their son Roger Jr. and his wife Asta Jean managed the place for about 3 years until they left to open another restaurant. At which point, Roger and Carol’s daughter Nancy Hagadorn Wallace returned from Pinetop to run the restaurant with parents. This great partnership continued for many years until just recently when Nancy purchased the business from her parents and is now the owner.
Carol, Roger, Nancy, David Nancy’s philosophy is to take care of their customers – they are special. She explains “If people come in here and don’t have a smile on their face – then it’s our job to put one there.” At Kiss the Cook – They know their customers, their names when they arrive, their favorite food orders even where they like to sit. Our editor Phil Scudella several years ago took a friend he has known for over 40 years (the ex-wife of his first radio newsman) she was visiting from Denver and brought her mom who had just flown in from Tampa. They had breakfast at Kiss the Cook and after eating the seafood omelet the 80ish mom demanded to see the chef and proceeded to live up to the name of the restaurant, and planted a big wet one on him for making the best seafood omelet she had ever eaten! When traveling through the Phoenix area, be sure to stop by Kiss the Cook – Your taste buds will thank you. Kiss the Cook Restaurant and Antiques is located at 4915 West Glendale Ave in Glendale. 623.939.4663
This month’s guest writer is David Ramsey, the president of the Phoenix Film Critics Society, who writes our movie review column, “David at the Snack Bar.” David can also be seen doing movie reviews on two TV stations - Every Friday mornings just before 6am on the CBS TV-5 “Morning News” and also on “Sonoran Living Live” every other Friday after 9am on ABC 15. ARIZONA PLAYER February 2013 23
gaming news First Ever Fireball Bingo Jackpot at VeeQuiva!
Bingo Jackpot hit at Lone Butte Casino
Henry Castillo of Glendale, Arizona became the first winner of the Fireball Bingo ProgressiveJackpotat VeeQuiva Casino on Sunday February 10th. The lucky winner scored just under $80,000 in the innovative bingo game which has six ways to win, including a linked progressive jackpot between VeeQuiva Casino and Lone Butte Casino Bingo Halls. Fireball Bingo tickets are only $3 and the game is available exclusively at Lone Butte Casino and VeeQuiva Casino. One ticket gives bingo players the chance to win up to $1,000,000! VeeQuivais the West Valley’s only casino and home to state of the art gaming entertainment. With over 800 slot machines, a newly redesigned poker room, an expanded table games area and a popular bingo hall, VeeQuiva Casino offers a wide variety of gaming action. VeeQuiva Casino is located at 6443 N. KomatkeLane in Laveen - 4 miles southof Baseline Road on 51st Avenue. For more information call 1.800. WIN-GILA or go to their website WinGilaRiver. com
Katherine P. of Chandler won $150,838 on January 22ndwhen she hit the Lucky 7 jackpot while playing bingo at Lone Butte Casino. The Lucky 7 jackpot is triggered when a player can make a seven on their bingo card in eighteen numbers or less. “I don’t believe it,” exclaimed Katherine when she described the feeling of winning the large bingo jackpot. The state-of-the-art 750 seat bingo hall at Lone Butte Casino features a range of games including; Fireball Bingo, Lucky 7, Super X, Grand Slam and Pick 8. Matinee and evening sessions are available daily with morning sessions and Bingo After Dark (B.A.D.) featured on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lone Butte Casino is located just off the San Tan 202 at the Kyrene Road exit in Chandler, AZ.
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Joke page
Jokes of the Month
As we continue to celebrate our 20th Anniversary year - Here are some classic jokes from past issues. More of our reader’s favorites to make you smile or better yet, bust out in laughter!Remember, laughing daily is beneficial to your health! Phil Scudella – Publisher
Professional Gambler Wins Again
During an IRS audit, the auditor looked at the tax payer and exclaimed... “Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time employment, which you explain by saying that you win money gambling. I’m not sure the IRS finds that believable.” “I’m a great gambler, and I can prove it,” says Ralph. “Would you like a demonstration?” The auditor thinks for a moment and said, “Okay. Go ahead.” Ralph says, “I’ll bet you a thousand dollars that I can bite my own eye.” The auditor thinks a moment and says, “No way! It’s a bet.” Ralph removes his glass eye and bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops. Ralph says, “Now, I’ll bet you two thousand dollars that I can bite my other eye.” The auditor can tell Ralph isn’t blind, so he takes the bet. Ralph removes his dentures and bites his good eye. The stunned auditor now realizes he has wagered
and lost three grand, with Ralph’s attorney as a witness. He starts to get nervous. “Want to go double or nothing?” Ralph asks. “I’ll bet you six thousand dollars that I can stand on one side of your desk, and pee into that wastebasket on the other side, and never get a drop anywhere in between.” The auditor, twice burned, is cautious now, but he looks carefully and decides there’s no way this guy can manage that stunt, so he agrees again. Ralph stands beside the desk and unzips his pants, and urinates all over the desk. The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win. But Ralph’s attorney moans and puts his head in his hands. “Are you okay?” the auditor asks. “Not really,” says the attorney. “This morning, when Ralph told me he’d been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty thousand dollars that he could come in here and pee all over your desk and that you’d be happy about it.”
A Different Approach Might Work Jerry and Lee were playing poker and drinking till about 3am, when they decided to take their losses and head home. As they headed for their cars, Lee turned to Jerry and said “The thing I hate most about this is the tongue lashing I’ll get from the wife about staying out late, drinking and losing money. When I get to the house, I turn off my headlights and engine, and coast into the driveway. Then I take off my shoes and slowly open and close the door and sneak in quietly. But my wife always wakes up and we end up having a fight. Jerry shook his head, smiled and said “Lee, you’re taking the wrong approach - What I do instead is squeal into the driveway, honk the horn, slam the car door, go in the house and slam the front door.” Lee was confused, as Jerry continued, then I yell “Honey, I’m home,” head to the bedroom - slap her on her bottom and say, “How about a little lovin, woman?” She never stirs or even says a word.
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gaming news gaming Lounge challenges one and all! The latest offerings from the video gaming world will challenge gamers of all ages at Tiger’s Video Arcade, the newest state of the art addition to Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. The arcade features 13 stations with the leading edge titles from PlayStation 3, XBOX 360 and Wii.All games are displayed in HD with over 50 titles to play. Games featured include the classic 80’s favorites to today’s newest releases. Tiger’s gaming Lounge has something for everyone including sports oriented themes, shooting games, adventure, puzzles, and the ever popular driving themes including Gran Turismo 5
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Games also include classics like Pac Man, Space Invaders and Super Mario Brothers. Non-violent themes like “Journey” and “Flower” offer the gamer a relaxing trip through a fantasy world to enjoy. With the eventual networking capability via the internet, gamers will have the ability to take on all challengers worldwide. All games have been rated by the Indie Game Magazine with stellar ratings of either a four or five. Both the young and young at heart will enjoy will enjoy their favorite gaming themes while relaxing in a safe, comfortable atmosphere. Pricing will be $4.00 per hour. All guests under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The gaming lounge is closed 9p-8a Sunday-Thursday and 10p-8a Friday and Saturday. Smoking and alcohol is prohibited in the gaming lounge and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. Tiger’s Gaming lounge was named in memorial to the late Mark Johnson, an enrolled member of the Tonto Apache Tribe, and passionate gamer. Mazatzal Hotel and casino in Payson is owned and operated by the Tonto Apache Tribe who celebrated their 40th year of federal recognition in October.
gaming news WSOP Champion Greg Raymer Poker Challenge!
BIG Quick Hits win at VeeQuiva
Poker Players Listen Up! Are you good enough to beat a World Series of Poker Champion? Well here’s your chance to find out! This is a rare opportunity to play against 2004 WSOP Champion Greg “Fossilman” Raymerat Casino Del Solduring his stay at the Tucson Casino Hotel. This very special event – you not only have a chance to meet this legendary champion - you will have a chance to play against this WSOP Champion in the Thursday night February 14th Deep Stack Tournament in the Casino del Sol poker room. Good luck – what bragging rights you will have if you can take out this champion in the tournament! Greg’s will also be signing his book while at Casino del Sol from Thursday February 14th thru Saturday February 16th. In addition, there will also be photo opts with this WSOP champ during his 3 day stay. Casino del Sol is located just 5 miles west of I-19 on Valencia Road in Tucson. Casino del Sol Casino Hotel has been awarded a Four Diamond rating and features incredible food options and legendary entertainment in the casino and at the AVA Amphitheater adjacent to the casino. For more information call the poker room at 1-520-838-6565 or go to casinodelsol.com
TeresitaTorga won the top Quick Hits Jackpotyat VeeQuiva Casino on Monday, January 21st. Playing the Quick Hits Platinum slot machine at the West Valley casino. Ms. Torga hit the big jackpot and netted $73,561.82. Quick Hit Platinum is one of over 800 slot machines at VeeQuiva Casino and one of Teresita’s favorite games. VeeQuiva Casino is located just4 miles south of Baseline Road on 51st Avenue at 6443 N. KomatkeLane in Laveen VeeQuiva Casino is the West Valley’s only casino and home to state of the art gaming entertainment. With over 800 slot machines, a newly redesigned poker room, an expanded table games area and a 366-seat bingo hall VeeQuiva Casino offers a wide variety of gaming action.
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cover story continued from page 8 The Fort is also the originators of a local Saturday night favorite – Lunar Bingo - An exciting twist on the traditional game, it boasts a DJ, black-lights, cocktail specials, promotions and giveaways. Join the insanity on February 16th, March 16th and April 20that midnight and experience the craze! Another favorite at The Fort is Keno, featuring payouts of up to $100,000. Choose from 23 different games. They even offer a game of “Speed Keno” for those who want to play fast. Your lucky numbers could be next!
Fort McDowell Casino always keeps things interesting with creative, ever-changing promotions. Who wouldn’t want more excuses to win? The highly anticipated return of Forto has arrived! Through March 14th, you could be a lucky recipient of one of their cash drawings, happening several times a week. And for the entire year of 2013, you can multiply your points with their exclusive 13X Bonus Points promotion, taking place on the 13th day of every month! Fort McDowell is also home of Bad Boy Fight Nights. Experience the excitement as boxers and MMA fighters go head-to-head in the hexagon ring on March 9th. Doors open at 5pm, fights begin at 7pm. Tickets are available at the Casino Gift Shop or at BadBoyFights.com. Want to discover some one-of-a-kind treasures? Don’t miss Fort McDowell’s huge Mega Yard Sale on March 23 from 7am-1pm. Admission is free, and with your Fortune Club card –you can enjoy a $1.99 breakfast feast at Red Rock Buffet during the time of the Mega Yard Saleevent.
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And speaking of breakfast – The Fort’s Café 87 is practically giving it away with their $2.99 breakfast special, every morning 7 days a week from 7am-11am. When it comes to dining, The Fort has got you covered with 5 quality restaurants; Noodles Sushiya, serving the freshest sushi in town; A New York Deli, known for authentic NYC-style sandwiches; Café 87, featuring contemporary American cuisine; Silver Platter, with 50’s-style burgers ‘n’ shakes; and of course, Red Rock Buffet, where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat crab legs for just $9.99 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-9pm. So come to Fort McDowell Casino and get in on the action. It’s time to live in the moment. Visit fortmcdowellcasino.com or call 1-800-THE FORT.
CASINO REVIEW - Casino del Sol One place comes to mind when walking into Tucson’s Casino del Sol…Las Vegas! Casino del Sol chose to set itself apart from the other Arizona casinos by really making you feel like you are on a vacation outside of the state. When you first walk into the casino, you realize how open everything is. Slot machine banks have an unusual amount of space between them and table games have their own section in the middle of the casino. Add to this that the casino is separated into multiple rooms that are connected by Vegas-like walkways lined with shops and restaurants. The slot machine selection is quite good and offers the newest games from all the major gaming manufacturers. As far as table games are concerned, it was nice to get away from the $10 minimum games that the vast majority of casinos everywhere seem to be stuck on. Casipo del Sol also has a comfortablelooking poker room that hosts many tournaments and leagues. Bingo is also offered and is quite popular with a large group of regulars. The hotel at Casino del Sol is yet another aspect that sets it apart from the majority of casinos not only in Arizona, but Las Vegas as well. Hotel registration and the elevators are nicely separated from the casino, meaning you don’t have to walk through gaming areas with your luggage to check-in to or get to your room. If you have the opportunity, definitely try to book a room on the Sky View level. This level offers amazing views, VIP park-
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ing, preferred restaurant reservations, turndown service, and much more. Each room in the resort is equipped with a new 42” flat screen HDTV. One of my favorite aspects of these rooms, and it may seem trivial, is that each room has a Keurig selfbrewing coffee/tea system –making it much easier to quickly brew a cup of coffee in the morning. The rooms were very nice and it is obvious that there was a great deal of attention to detail that went into designing and decorating everything. If you’re a food lover, Casino del Sol has you very well-covered. With six different restaurants, Casino del Sol has something for everyone. The main draw of the resort is the PY Steakhouse. It offers only the best cuts of meat and some amazing seafood selections as well as a very expansive wine list. If sushi or Asian food is what you’re looking for then you definitely need to check out An del Sol. Creative and innovative Japanese food is served at the sushi bar, while more contemporary Chinese cuisine is served in the main dining room. Casino del Sol offers a couple of options for lovers of Mexican food. The Tequila Factory is a very authentic old-school Mexican restaurant, while Abuelitas Taqueria is great if you are just looking for a quick bite. If you are a burger and fries type of person, Moby’s is the place for you – This 1960’s beachthemed diner will transport you back into the days when malt shops ruled the streets. A casino resort would not be complete without a buffet. The Fiesta International Buffet more than fills the bill. While smaller in size than many buffets, it makes up for it
by offering some terrific selections. There is also a deli located in the bingo hall as well as a couple of Starbucks scattered throughout the casino. I did not have a chance to enjoy the pool. However, it is set up very nicely with lounge chairs and cabanas surrounding the entire pool area. Sky View guests receive preferred access to the cabanas which is yet another reason to book a Sky View room. Slated to open this year is the Sewailo Golf Course. I caught a great glimpse of this displayed near the elevator bank and it looks absolutely gorgeous. The course was designed by Notah Begay III and will also feature the Jack Nicklaus Academy of Golf. It has been announced that Troon Golf will manage the course, which means that it is sure to be one of Tucson’s finest. Whether you want to enjoy a long weekend or just take a day trip, Casino del Sol must be considered as one of your getaway destinations. The great gaming selection combined with the amazing new resort truly makes it a wonderful place to escape to. Casino del Sol is located 5 miles west of I-19 on Valencia Road in Tucson, Arizona. Ryan Malikowski has been living in AZ for the past 14 years almost exactly half his age. Ryan was born and raised in Chicago, where he learned to appreciate great food. He is an avid golfer who also enjoys watching all types of sports, searching out the best restaurants in Arizona and, of course, gambling.
DAVID AT THE SNACK BAR Warm Bodies -
After a zombie epidemic sweeps the planet there is only a small hand full of humans living inside an area protected by a huge wall. Their leader sends out a scouting party that includes his daughter, Julie, to get much needed medical supplies from the pharmacies in the nearest city. by At the local airport a young male David Ramsey zombie who can only remember that his name started with an R wanders aimlessly among many others of his kind. He is hungry and decides to lead a group to the city looking for food. The two groups encounter each other leading to a deadly battle. In the middle of eating R sees Julie and something is rekindled in him and he protects her from the others. This leads to a most unusual romance between a human and a zombie. As R and his friends become more human Julie has to convince her father there are good zombies. They are all in danger from the killer “bonies” deadly skeletal creatures. Warm Bodies is a perfect blend of action, romance and comedy, making it a delightful film.
Beautiful Creatures Ethan enters his senior year in high school longing to get out of his small Southern town. Then he meets the new girl in town, Lena, who lives with her Uncle Macon at the mysterious Ravenwood estate. Trouble seems to follow Lena as something strange always happens when she comes to a new school. The girls shun and make fun of her and after an incident at school the parents want her expelled. Everyone but Ethan believes the rumors that Lena and her family are witches. (They prefer the term ‘casters’ saying calling one of them a “witch” is like calling an athlete a “jock.”) It’s not long before Ethan discovers Lena’s secret, not only is she a caster, on her upcoming 16th birthday she could become a dark caster because of a family curse. He mother and cousin come to town to claim her for the dark but with the help of Uncle Macon, she fights to stay with the light. Ethan has to help her break the curse but the cost may be too high. This is not “Twilight” with witches. “Beautiful Creatures” is a surprising good film with a very good cast and a well written script. 34 ARIZONA PLAYER February 2013
David’s Video Details Argo
As the American Embassy in Tehran was being overrun six Americans managed to get out through a back door and find refuge at the home of the Canadian Ambassador. While the world watched the hostage crisis in the embassy play out those six hid in fear. After a few months the United States government decides they had to get them out because the revolutionaries will soon be onto them. They turn to a CIA extraction expert who comes up with a bizarre plot to get them out. Based on a true story taken from declassified documents “Argo” is a tense hold your breath thriller that not only could happen - it did. The cast is brilliant, the script is crisp and the direction is masterful. “Argo” is a must see.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Charlie starts his freshman year at high school as an introverted, lonely outsider struggling with the suicide of his best friend and his own mental issues but two seniors, Sam and her step-brother Patrick, take him under their wing. They are unique but popular and introduce him to life and the real world. This is more than a coming-of-age story, Stephen Chbosky adapted and directed his novel into a funny and touching film. The cast is brilliant. “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is one of the best films of the year.
Skyfall
Bond is back and this time he has to protect his boss, M. James has to find out who stole a hard drive with a list of British deep cover agents before their names and locations are released. It turns out that the villain, Silva, is from M’s past and he wants her dead. Meanwhile, M is being blamed for the loss of the disk and may be forced to retire. Bond goes after Silva and just when he thinks he has him, he doesn’t. It is too long with more plot holes than usual, too many action of David Ramsey is the President and co-founder Phoenix Film Critics Society and a member of movie cliches and anthe ending that just doesn’t work. the Broadcast Film Critics Association (The Critics Choice him on the CBSis5 too Morning “Skyfall” is a throwback toAwards). the oldWatch Bond, which News every Friday around 6:20am and on ABC-15’s “Sonoranthe Living Live”Bond every other Friday at 11am. bad because I much prefer new of “Casino Read his DVD reviews at WildAboutMovies.com. Royale.” Contact him at David@TheSnackBar.net.
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his is the fought nose with a solid 99 Beyer. time of the He has been given time to mature and has year when trained at Palm Meadows this winter. One of the by hope springs eternal best things he has going for him is his stellar Brian Mulligan for trainers and pedigree. Go deep in the bloodlines and one will owners that have promising youngsters and it find stakes winner and near $250,000 earner appears there is no shortage of talented runners Irish Cloud. His dam was unraced but the dam is aiming for the Triple Crown road. kin to a pair of runners that banked 6 furlongs. I always loved the Saturday Night Live skit And his half-sister Meadow Breeze was just with the mishearing Gilda Radner complaining a sprinter, but she won the Grade 1 Matron and about too much ‘violins on TV’ or the ‘deaf penbanked over $300,000. The future is bright for alty’ but the Violence we will likely encounter this near $400,000 purchase and he will likely this spring is the real deal. kick off his run for glory at Aqueduct in March The $600,000 purchase won his debut at 4/5, in the Gotham. took the Grade 2 Nashua next out and then You don’t forget how to ride bikes and you flew 3,000 miles to win the Grade 1 CashCall don’t forget how to train horses and that’s a Futurity going away with a 92 Beyer. He is listed good thing for D.Wayne Lukas, who has won the as the Kentucky Derby Future Book favorite Kentucky Derby 4 times. He won the LeComte and will be one tough cookie if he stays healthy. Stakes in a romp and he is bred to run all day as Sometimes in this game one can think too much his dam is kin to double Breeders’ Cup winner and not see what is right in front but in this Tiznow. Look for Lukas to not baby this horse case it’s okay to Over-analyze because this is but to have him dead fit the first Saturday in one talented runner. May. The Todd Pletcher student debuted last Just like in sports, you have to stay healthy in summer at Saratoga as the 3-5 chalk and this game and connections that are patient are promptly dismissed his rivals. He was fried in often rewarded with victories down the line. a duel in his next race but made amends for Enter Palace Malice, who ran well in the the defeat by taking the Grade 2 Futurity at debut but was clear of the show horse for fun. Belmont. The son of Curlin won his next start going away Shipped to Churchill, the son of Dixie Union as chalk and considering the stamina of the sire, never seemed comfortable with the surface he has a right to run all day long. oPoker_1/3page_vp ad.qxp 10/12/09 12:31 PM Page 1 in Kentucky and just did not fire but again he The runner was on track to try the stakes responded by winning the Remsen by a hardin the summer but he had sore shins and was
stopped on. This maneuver could be seen as a blessing in disguise if this guy runs to his potential. And Doug O’Neill may once again be loaded for a Triple Crown run as he conditions Goldencents, who is owned in part by Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. This guy has only lost once and that was when he had to ship 3,000 miles and was troubled to boot. He is already battle tested as he has run 4 times at 4 different tracks. And the way he extended his winning margin when he won the Delta Jackpot going 8 and a half furlongs suggests he will thrive with more real estate. He opened up 2013 with a tactical speed win in the Grade 3 Sham and to cap it, he came back and drilled 1:10 and small change the end of January. Bob Baffert is again primed for a huge spring. He watched his Flashback win the Robert Lewis on February 2 controlling the pace and outcome while posting a 92 Beyer. This guy has the pedigree to thrive. His full sister Zazu won multiple Grade 1 races routing on way to a near $700,000 bankroll and although he is still green, the upside is huge. As the weeks and months unfold, more contenders will come out of the woodwork – stay tuned. For nearly two decades Brian Mulligan was the main West Coast line-maker 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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